Politics & Government - 20 June 2007

now iraq is a mess and over 3000 lives would have been saved.

2007-06-20 03:46:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If yes, does it not scare you???

It scares me.

2007-06-20 03:43:54 · 29 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

If I buy a flag, it's my property, and I can do what I want with it. Even burn it in protest. If I legally cannot, then my rights have been infringed-- the government has appropriated by property and owes me compensation.

Remember, the biggest flag burners are the American Legion. It's how the Flag Code specifies that worn-out flags be retired. So it's not the burning that upsets people-- it's the sentiment being expressed. Which is something the First Amendment protects. If you disagree with that, you're desecrating the Constitution. And that's not just a symbol!

Again, I wouldn't burn a flag. I Do, however, burn Bibles. Want to make THAT illegal?

2007-06-20 03:43:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

My cousin was killed in a house fire back in april. They are doing an autopsy on the body and have opened a criminal investigation on the case. I was wondering how long it usually takes for the results to get back. We haven't heard much of anything, they did tell us they are leaning towards suscide. Do you think they could just be saying that because they might have a suspect in mind but they don't want them to get away? Please help the family is really getting upset about all of this. Thanks

2007-06-20 03:42:04 · 10 answers · asked by Matt S 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I'm usually a very liberal democrat on this site (you can see my Q's & A's) But I've been becoming more conservative every day lately, and I have to be honest, I cannot see myself voting for Obama and Hillary because I'm kind of scared of having a democrat in charge of the country. I also have a problem with my tax dollars going to welfare programs that I've seen first hand not work very well. The issue of abortion also bothers me as I've been becoming religious, life's painful and meaningless as an atheist. I've been considering changing parties and joining the republican party. Should I do so right now?

2007-06-20 03:41:38 · 44 answers · asked by New Jersey Steve 5 in Politics

Most talk about Iraq centers around the Bush administration, which, has performed dismally as commander in chief. But, just as true, is that Congress gave Bush the power to strike Iraq, a congress that is using the Iraq debacle for political gain.

Back in 2002, prior to the vote in the Senate giving the authority to the Bush administration to invade Iraq, a CIA report was made available on Iraq'a wmd capabilities, and, ties to terror organizations that had complicity in 9/11. The report was top secret, so, as a safeguard, only the Senators themselves could read the 100 page report, no staff could review the document. ONLY SIX SENATORS BOTHERED TO READ THE REORT. The report had serious reservations about clearly assigning Iraq wmd capabilities, and, seriously questioned any ties to Al Qaeda, which, have borne out to be true.

Fact is, our representatives dismally failed America in an hour of troubling need!

2007-06-20 03:40:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Subject: Taps


> AN INTERESTING HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps were
> played; this brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something Every
> American should know. Until I read this, I didn't know, but I checked it
> out and it's true:
>
> We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's
> the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our
> eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you
> will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
>
> Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army
> Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing in
> Virginia . The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip
> of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a
> soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a
> Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and
> bring the stricken man back for medical attention Crawling on his stomach
> through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began
> pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his
> own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the
> soldier was dead.
>
> The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb
> with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his
> own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke
> out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate
> Army.
>
> The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his
> superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy
> status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if
> he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his
> son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a
> Confederate.
>
> But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only
> one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a
> series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of
> the dead youth's uniform. This wish was grant ed.
>
> The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" used at military funerals was
> born. The words are:
>
> Day is done.
> Gone the sun.
> From the lakes
> From the hills.
> From the sky.
> All is well.
> Safely rest.
> God is nigh.
>
> Fading light.
> Dims the sight.
> And a star.
> Gems the sky.
> Gleaming bright.
> From afar.
> Drawing nigh.
> Falls the night.
>
> Thanks and praise.
> For our days.
> Neath the sun
> Neath the stars.
> Neath the sky.
> As we go.
> This we know.
> God is nigh
>
> I too have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have never seen
> all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was more
> than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't
> know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have an
> even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
>
> Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Their Country. Also Remember
> Those Who Have Served And Returned; and for those presently serving in the
> Armed Forces.

2007-06-20 03:38:37 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Military

Should we try to breed out the fat/ugly gene that some people possess..... And it would help as fat people have a much bigger carbon foot print than a normal person has....

2007-06-20 03:38:07 · 13 answers · asked by Fox Hunter 4 in Law & Ethics

I think so. So, why is it that some people don't want us to be on the offense when it comes to terrorists?

2007-06-20 03:35:25 · 11 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

2007-06-20 03:34:18 · 12 answers · asked by Dirk von Pelvis 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I have no idea what to do here. I was with my husband for 18 years and he has left me but we work at the same place he is my boss! He has got with my ex best mate and he may be employing her full time. Can he does this if i go somewhere like tribunal? I am so confused i need help if i cant stop this from happening i will have to find another job. Please help.

2007-06-20 03:34:00 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-06-20 03:33:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Bad news: A Dutch think tank says that, due to a flurry of construction of coal-fired power plants, China has passed the US by and is now the world's #1 polluter.

We can't take this lying down, Patriotic Americans! What can WE do to increase the amount we pollute?

Off the top of my head, I'd say we could subsidize the Oil Industry. Oops! Already do that! Or maybe we could give tax breaks to purchasers of big gas-guzzling SUV's. Oops! Already do that. Oh well, excuse me while I go burn plastic in my backyard burn barrel...

2007-06-20 03:33:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Wal Mart is relentless in it's persuit of efficiency. It causes other companies (affiliates and competitors alike) to improve their efficiency, or perish.

The tremendous pressure Wal Mart brings to bear on the distribution chain has resulted in revolutionary changes in the way business is done, resulting is a huge reduction of waste and redundancy.

Imagine if the US government was run in the same manner...we could save trillions of dollars! Civil Service employees could be stripped of collective bargaining rights, and unions abolished. It would be great. The saving would be phenomenal.

2007-06-20 03:33:15 · 12 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Politics

2007-06-20 03:32:54 · 3 answers · asked by snfcricket 3 in Politics

Peter, a businessman residing in Singapore enters into a contract to supply toys to Mike who is a citizen of Malaysia. The letter of acceptance is received by Mike in Malaysia. Mike then receives the consignment of toys but refuses to pay $100,000 being the price of the goods.

Peter wants to know what are his contractual rights including advice on jurisdiction and the application law.

2007-06-20 03:27:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Does Fox want to Spread FEAR....???? and scare Americans??

2007-06-20 03:26:26 · 20 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

In my research, I've found that the federal government consumes about 30% of the nation's resources and only contributes about 10% to my local schools' operating budgets. My state has NO income tax and yet it affords to pay 45% of the school budget and the state shares tax dollars with the city, who pays the other 45%. This means 90% of education in my city is paid for out of a 3% property tax and a 7% sales tax.

If the federal government is taking 30% from just about everyone, why isn't it paying 80% of the education costs? Why is it that if you want to go to a good cheap college you go to one paid for by the state? Wouldn't it be better if healthcare, education, and other social programs were funded and operated closer to home?

Why does anyone think Washington D.C. is better off controlling the schools than your own city hall?

2007-06-20 03:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by freedom first 5 in Government

So why do we have the medical industry do it . Imagine going to the police department and filling out page after page of of your crime history and providing you insurance information when your home is robbed or your car stolen before the police will try to arrest the guilty party .
Imagine your fire department showing up but first needing you to show proof of insurance before going to work .
So why do we do this with health care . Why must we have Insurance companies who take billions and billions in profits from your premiums and distribute them among investors and the 30 million Insurance workers in America .
Because they have a lobby and have thousands of laws on the books now entrenching them in the american business sector .
Why ! Why have them at all .
Automatic tax returns filed and checks issued .
Automatic health care billing and checks sent to doctors .
Dump the 100 billion $$$$ middle man raising the cost of health care and complicating doctors office billings .

2007-06-20 03:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

He says he won't be running for President, but if he did, what kind of chance would he have of winning it?

2007-06-20 03:21:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-20 03:20:26 · 14 answers · asked by Lara S 1 in Immigration

2007-06-20 03:19:46 · 7 answers · asked by Jack 5 in Politics

in office?

And if you have a question about Democrats and their excuses, use your own five points for it. I'm serious. How long before Republicans stop obsessing about Bill Clinton, who hasn't been President for well over six years?

2007-06-20 03:18:16 · 28 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

I am having a problem with someone right now who has a police officer in the family. I have no record and did nothing illegal. But I have found out that she had him run my name. What is the reason for this? What information can be obtained?

2007-06-20 03:15:30 · 7 answers · asked by i cant think 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Iraq has a government. Iraq has a military. Yet we state they cannot defend themselves and much like children have be protected. We cannot kill every terrorist in the world and we cannot protect these people from themselves. How long will it be before Iraq is forced to grow into adulthood and begin to tend to it's own interests?

2007-06-20 03:14:29 · 6 answers · asked by Bryan 7 in Military

Our military is understaffed and their tours of duty are getting longer. The President and the GOP presidential candidates support a troop surge. Clearly, the US military needs more soldiers on the ground. Those who don't want to join the infantry can serve as mechanics, medical staff, cooks, truck drivers, etc.

If the Iraq war supporters are so passionate about it, why don't they go down to their local recruiting office and enlist to serve their country?

2007-06-20 03:13:33 · 17 answers · asked by feline11105 2 in Politics

2007-06-20 03:12:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-06-20 03:11:20 · 2 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Law & Ethics

I had changed my doctor last 6 months ago, I did not tell my doctor about my illness, however the question is could the dla process my application without the doctor's report they have requested, I wrote them a letter ststaing I do not wish for my doctor to pass on my info

so does anyone know if this is possible?

2007-06-20 03:09:52 · 7 answers · asked by Perfectionist 6 in Law & Ethics

Do You Want Lower Taxes? The US is the third lowest taxed country of the industrialized world. BUT, what If I told you that your taxes could be lowered, our schools, roads, bridges, first responders, emts, police, and fire departments could all receive more funding and in addition to all of that we could finance research and development for renewable, clean energy sources and break our dependence on oil, coal and nuclear power just by ending Corporate Subsidies(also known as corporate "welfare")?
Please visit: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeactio...
and help us end Corporate Welfare. Any questions? Check out: http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa592.pdf.....
or email me. Thanks for taking action!!

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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeactio...

Sources:
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2007-06-20 03:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by R H 2 in Government