Politics & Government - 19 June 2007

If a person stole the identity of a deceased person, who would have to pay for the fraudulent spending if the criminal could not be located?

2007-06-19 11:57:06 · 7 answers · asked by pocketful_of_sunshine 4 in Law & Ethics

...from speaking at a presidential candidates forum on June 30 in DesMoines, but allow presidential candidates Mitt Romney, Sam Brownback, Jim Gilmore, Mike Huckabee, Tommy Thompson, and Tom Tancredo to participate?

2007-06-19 11:56:34 · 6 answers · asked by jfeucht82 2 in Elections

2007-06-19 11:49:59 · 2 answers · asked by Half-pint 5 in Politics

I've seen Michael Moore talk about Sicko and as much as i despise the things he did in Fahrenheit 9/11, I think Sicko looks great and is completely(of what i saw of the previews and him talking about it) right.

2007-06-19 11:47:35 · 16 answers · asked by TJ815 4 in Other - Politics & Government

And not proven to be caused by MAN or even CARBON DIOXIDE !! Hmmmmmm , I wonder how many people who have been fooled will now rethink their positions . And from an extremely Liberal Institution too. . . . UW Madison !! Hmmmm , very interesting !!
His name is Reid Bryson and I'm sure you can find a link . I don't have one because quite simply I didn't learn this from a website . Instead , I read exact quotes from him on the news .
BTW , he also displayed complete disgust with 'An Inconvenient Truth' and Al Gore !! Hmmmmm .

If you believe that man is not only responsible , but also is even capable to change Global Warming , then I ask you. .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. .Will You Rethink Your Position ?

Son of a gun. . . things that make you go Hmmmmmmm !!!

2007-06-19 11:47:13 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

When they do stupid things like blaming homosexuals for the pedophile priest scandal they tried to cover up.Also is it legal for those same churches to lobby government for laws against gay marriage when the constitution says congress shall pass no law bearing respect to an organization of religion or barring the free practice thereof.

2007-06-19 11:46:37 · 6 answers · asked by Amy m 6 in Law & Ethics

I see a whole bunch of questions asking what the penalties of being gay in the Navy are, but I have no clue why it's frowned upon to be gay. It's like racism. Gays can't help being gay, so why punish them for something they can't control?

2007-06-19 11:43:33 · 25 answers · asked by Ian F 1 in Military

I have always leaned right but hate to identify with any LABEL. Most of the republicans candidates and democratic candidates really have similar agendas.

So will you people stop asking questions "why do republicans think....or why do liberals believe...." It is freaking annoying. Stop labeling!!!

2007-06-19 11:42:32 · 13 answers · asked by Beauty&Brains 4 in Politics

I say yes. The media is mine mine mine!! All mine!!! What's this? Wa wa wa wa wa... Mommy!!!

2007-06-19 11:41:54 · 19 answers · asked by RP McMurphy 4 in Politics

It's like they fixate on below the belt issues that concern others, and they overlook or refuse to acknowledge more serious problems.
--Example: Think of all the energy and time they spend ranting against gay rights; if only they'd pay half as much attention to some of the unwanted and neglected poor children in a nearby city, all of whom are the result of heterosexual activity.
--Another example: They'd decide their vote based on the candidate's "pro-life" rhetoric. They campaign so strongly against abortion, but don't lift a finger to help so many children without healthcare or loving homes. They vote for the politician who speaks against abortion, but cuts funding to programs that help poor children.
--3. They interfere in law-abiding gay adults' affairs by going to anti-gay rallies or preaching against "home-sexshuls"
The larger issue they don't pay attention to anymore is rampant (usually) heterosexual child abuse. Or how girls are treated in Africa, Asia, or Utah.

2007-06-19 11:36:57 · 5 answers · asked by topink 6 in Law & Ethics

My cousin, a very loud democrat,...

b****ed and moaned about my dad, bf, and her grandmother's smoking(we were out side in wide open area);
made fun of the military even though my dad, my mom, my bf, our grandfather and her dad was in the military;
wouldn't stop cursing;
and brought her 'friend' to a family picnic but as loud as she is, didn't have the balls to say is was her girlfriend(we don't care that she is Les, we care that she's basically lying to our faces).

She's also a high school drop out, doesn't work and is on welfare, she goes out every night bar hopping, and has done every drug I can think of.

2007-06-19 11:35:19 · 42 answers · asked by TJ815 4 in Politics

fully and without bias. I see some of the most ridiculous answers posted in the politics section. It is obvious that many of the people here have jumped onto a bandwagon without really knowing what they are talking about. Why would you do this? It makes you look stupid in front of the people that are not ignorant and have done their homework on these issues.

2007-06-19 11:33:52 · 10 answers · asked by sage 5 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-06-19 11:31:34 · 8 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-06-19 11:31:14 · 8 answers · asked by Mays 2 in Military

Amendment 14
3. No person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.
But Congress may by a vote of two-thirds of each House, remove such disability.

2007-06-19 11:31:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Iran will have enough refined uranium for a nuclear bomb in less than a year. The only way to stop Iran from nuking the U.S. is to use military action to destroy their nuclear facilities, and to destroy their whole regime so as to prevent them from using more secretive facilities in the future. Such an action has too much political opposition, so it will not happen. The iranians vote with bullets, not ballots, so they are not handicapped by a pacifist political contingent like the western countries are. Therefore, the United States WILL be nuked by Iran, and there is probably nothing that we can do to stop it.

However, we CAN place bets on which city or cities will get nuked first, to our personal monetary profit. It's like how the original nuke-testers at Los Alamos bet on how large the first nuclear blast would be. Iran will most likely transport nukes via ship, so they will most likely attack a coastal city or cities.

Which city or cities do you think that they will target with highest priority? Washington DC? Los Angeles? New York? Seattle? San Francisco? Somewhere else? Do you think that they will attempt to strike an inland target, such as Dallas? Do you think that they will try to make a coordinated strike that simultaneously obliterates several major coastal cities? Do you think that they will use cobalt-salted 'doomsday bombs' to make patches of the United States permanently uninhabitable? Do you think that they will use high-fallout nukes against areas with small towns, from which so many U.S. soldiers come?

Those are all interesting possibilities to bet on. What do YOU think they will nuke?

2007-06-19 11:31:08 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Has anyone been stationed there, if so are we allowed to take our pets? we have 2 cats...we were told we arent allowed to take our ford explorer and we are only allowed to take 10% of our personal belongings...whats it like over there..good, bad experiences..any thing would be helpful... thanks!!!!

2007-06-19 11:31:01 · 1 answers · asked by *Army*Wife* 3 in Military

If we pull out what would they do if everything that we worked for over there is destroyed and is controlled by terrorist supporters. It be on there heads they would have created that thanks to the very left wing. But they will change my question about Bush anyway they never answer questions without using his name anyway.

2007-06-19 11:31:01 · 7 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2 in Politics

This is a pretty stupid question, but I'm going to ask it anyway. Here goes.
How do you form you're own political party?

ThankYou

2007-06-19 11:29:57 · 2 answers · asked by Cool Guy 2 in Politics

I hate smoking, and I can't wait until the ban starts in England. But I still don't think we are doing enough. Putting the prices up isn't effecting anyone, they are addicted, they don't care about the price! Whats your thoughts?

2007-06-19 11:29:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

Settlers to America forged a nation in a wilderness. Without any welfare system, social security system, or national healthcare system, they survived. They fed their families, built homes, and raised crops without any government aid.
Today, Americans seem to turn to the government for every solution to the problems of life. Many Americans seem to think big government can solve big problems in their lives. They fail to see that every one of life's problems ceded to the government also cedes freedom of choice. Every problem ceded to government cedes independence.
One by one, big government will remove the choices in life, for your own safety of course. Government sponsored healthcare will come with a lot more rules than just wearing a seatbelt when you drive.
Are you ready to lose what little independence you may have left?

2007-06-19 11:29:01 · 4 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

i live in Fairbanks,Alaska and i need to get in contact with the Millitary's JAG office...I'm looking to divorce my military husband whom i have been seperated from for like two and a half years...how do i get a hold of their phone number?

2007-06-19 11:27:55 · 10 answers · asked by lilpieces16 2 in Military

It's like they fixate on below the belt issues that concern others, and they overlook or refuse to acknowledge more serious problems.
--Example: Think of all the energy and time they spend ranting against gay rights; if only they'd pay half as much attention to some of the unwanted and neglected poor children in a nearby city, all of whom are the result of heterosexual activity.
--Another example: They'd decide their vote based on the candidate's "pro-life" rhetoric. They campaign so strongly against abortion, but don't lift a finger to help so many children without healthcare or loving homes. They vote for the politician who speaks against abortion, then cuts funding to programs that help the poor children living in America.
--3. They want to interfere in law-abiding gay adults' affairs by going to anti-gay rallies or preaching against "home-sexshuls"
But the larger issue they don't pay much attention to anymore is rampant heterosexual child abuse..

2007-06-19 11:27:46 · 10 answers · asked by topink 6 in Law & Ethics

Why is it a problem...people always assume a gay person will probably like them or be attracted to them when that is not true. Why is it right to force someone hide who they are and fire them if they reveal it?

2007-06-19 11:26:15 · 18 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Politics

Large teams of newly trained suicide bombers are being sent to the United States and Europe, according to evidence contained on a new videotape obtained by the Blotter on ABCNews.com.
Teams assigned to carry out attacks in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Germany were introduced at an al Qaeda/Taliban training camp graduation ceremony held June 9.

A Pakistani journalist was invited to attend and take pictures as some 300 recruits, including boys as young as 12, were supposedly sent off on their suicide missions.

The tape shows Taliban military commander Mansoor Dadullah, whose brother was killed by the U.S. last month, introducing and congratulating each team as they stood.

"These Americans, Canadians, British and Germans come here to Afghanistan from faraway places," Dadullah says on the tape. "Why shouldn't we go after them?"
The leader of the team assigned to attack Great Britain spoke in English.
"So let me say something about why we are going, along

2007-06-19 11:25:54 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I know this is true...but my republican relative believes that only Clinton did this.

2007-06-19 11:25:35 · 10 answers · asked by Treebeard 2 in Other - Politics & Government

at the highest it has ever been,and higher than most coutries in europe.population in 1950 was around 20,000 now 80,000 is this because it used to be called hard labour and it was.now you get three good meals a day you can take in playstations,t.v.'s,stereo;s e.t.c.Why can't these prICks that are running this country into the ground see that jail is no longer a deterant.Make them work! twelve hours a day doing the jobs they allege we need the eastern europeans to do the prison population would be sorted over night they can pay compensation to their victims,tax,N.I.and for their keep.WE NEED A COMMON SENSE PARTY.sorry if i offend the p.c. brigade but the victim needs looking after not the scum bags in jail

2007-06-19 11:24:15 · 14 answers · asked by golden 6 in Other - Politics & Government

FOXNews.com Rave Review Included In TV Ads for Michael Moore's 'Sicko'
Posted by Tim Graham on June 19, 2007 - 14:22.

Sometimes, it’s a little tough for the Fox News-bashing left to stamp the Ailes Network with the Uniformly Right-Wing complaint. For example, it’s not every day that Fox News looks liberal on CNN. But I caught the new commercial for leftist propagandist Michael Moore’s new mockumentary "Sicko" on CNN late this morning. One of three ecstatic reviewers in the TV ad is Roger Friedman of FOXNews.com ("Brilliant!")

Is that one of those tricky studio edits that doesn’t really represent the critic’s opinion? Um, no. Friedman’s online review was a rave. It began: "Filmmaker Michael Moore's brilliant and uplifting new documentary, ‘Sicko,’ deals with the failings of the U.S. healthcare system, both real and perceived. But this time around, the controversial documentarian seems to be letting the subject matter do the talking, and in the process shows a new maturity."

Friedman added: "Unlike many of his previous films ('Roger and Me,' 'Bowling for Columbine,' 'Fahrenheit 9-11'), 'Sicko' works because in this one there are no confrontations. Moore smartly lets very articulate average Americans tell their personal horror stories at the hands of insurance companies. The film never talks down or baits the audience." Friedman even agreed with Moore that the film was not partisan – but the commercial has two jokey cuts mocking President Bush, including the old gaffe that OB-GYNS can't "practice their love with women" due to the liability problem. Mature? Nonpartisan?

Of course, film reviewing is about the art of film, and not just the politics, I haven't seen the film so I can't comment on its maturity or lack of confrontation. (The commercial does feature Moore lying to a security guard about whether his camera was on. Cheeky? Or too casual about lying?)

But Friedman also raved the last Moore film was "brilliant" at FOXNews.com: "It turns out to be a really brilliant piece of work, and a film that members of all political parties should see without fail. As much as some might try to marginalize this film as a screed against President George Bush, "F9/11" — as we saw last night — is a tribute to patriotism, to the American sense of duty — and at the same time a indictment of stupidity and avarice." He added it was a must-see: "But, really, in the end, not seeing 'F9/11' would be like allowing your First Amendment rights to be abrogated, no matter whether you're a Republican or a Democrat."

So much for the cartoon image of Fox News as a land of Bush-loving automatons. The other rave reviewers in the commercial are Leah Rozen of People Magazine ("A massive home run!") and Jan Stuart of Newsday ("Wildly entertaining!")

UPDATE: Scott Whitlock e-mailed that Friedman had a similar rave for Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth" -- it's featured on the cover of the DVD, he says. The quote: "It doesn't matter whether you're a Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative...your mind will be changed in a nanosecond."

2007-06-19 11:24:09 · 8 answers · asked by GREAT_AMERICAN 1 in Politics

Having been called a Neocon so many times, and not knowing what that meant, I decided to look it up.
It began as a movement aroung 1945, by the "Intellectual Liberals" who felt all the Social Programs under FDR would hurt America in the Long Term. The first prominant Neocon was Harry Truman. After that, JFK. As they were Democrats who thought a very tough military, tough stand against Communism and Socialism, and a Lower Individual Tax Rate were very important for America.
The first Negative use of the Term Neocon, was by "Michael Harrington" against the "Intellectual Democrats" who were not Liberal enough.
Some of Michael Harrington's Highlights:
In the 50's and 60's had a growing interest in Marxism.
Joined the "Independant Socialist League" under former Trotskyist leader Max Shactman.
Led the "Norman Thomas Socialst Party"
Died in 1989 as the most wll known Socialist in America".
Being I despise Sociaism.
Isn't it a Compliment to be called a NeoCon?

2007-06-19 11:22:03 · 18 answers · asked by Ken C 6 in Politics

more of an experiment in repressive censorship than a Q & A forum? I've had some questions removed for no reason other than posting known facts about democrats and radical liberals, but I've repeatedly seen slams against anything slightly conservative or anti-amnesty. Who else has had this experience?

2007-06-19 11:21:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics