Politics & Government - 20 June 2007

In 1776, Americans fought a war of independence. It was a struggle to be free of the bonds of government. They wanted to make their own rules and not have rules forced upon them by an oppressive government. They formed a government of their own. A government designed not to interfere with their personal liberty nor their freedom of choice.
Is this independent spirit waning in America? Are Americans becoming too dependent on their government?
A national healthcare system will be one more way for the government to control your life. Are you willing to give up more independence?

2007-06-20 02:21:05 · 8 answers · asked by .... . .-.. .-.. --- 4 in Politics

2007-06-20 02:20:29 · 8 answers · asked by wilson314 1 in Government

Also, tell me why you choose that answer !!!

2007-06-20 02:20:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

One being not so evil, ten being worse than Stalin.

Personally I rate them at a 7, which is below Saddam and Hitler, but not by much.

2007-06-20 02:17:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Conspiracy theory run amuck. Wouldn't a simpler explanation be that those who wish to dismiss ideas that challange and inform the public tell their followers books and newspapers and magazines are a liberal plot against America. That way, you have someone tell you it is ok, even patriotic and righteous, to be uninformed. Should Limbaugh and Hannity combine forces and have book burning meetings across the country! Limbaugh, Hannity, UNITE!!!

2007-06-20 02:17:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A local resident is putting bollards outside his house on a public road to stop other residents and road users from parking - is this ilegal

2007-06-20 02:15:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Tomorrow, with a single stroke of his cruel veto pen, President Bush will dash the hopes of millions of Americans seeking cures through the miracle of stem cell research.

By vetoing a bill that expands stem cell research, the President will say "No" to the more than 70 percent of Americans who support it, "No" to our Democratic Congress' fight for progress, and "No" to saving lives and to potential cures for diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson's. He will say "No" to hope.

Unfortunately, this is an all-too-familiar pattern in Washington these days. Once again, Democrats are offering the American people hope and progress, while a stubborn President responds with roadblocks.

2007-06-20 02:15:04 · 3 answers · asked by courage 6 in Politics

Funny. All the heroes of 9-11, the firefighters and police, were union members. Want to tell me how you really feel about their work ethic?

Before unions, people could be worked 10 or more hours a day, 6 days a week, in whatever kind of miserable conditions employers felt like offering. You have unions to thank for 40 hour workweeks, two days off per week, and living wages. Experience has long shown that employees making a living wage contribute tremendously to economic growth, and that employers freed of constraint exploit their employees.

2007-06-20 02:12:05 · 4 answers · asked by Robert L 1 in Government

He was talking about funding stem cell research.

But isn't he spending $200 million/yr of our tax dollars to destroy human life in Iraq? Doesn't that count?

2007-06-20 02:08:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Suggestions wanted. The wife claims that American law enforcement processes are so biased against people of color that justice is impossible. She refuses to suggest what to do about it other than to accept at face value even accusations such as the recently disproved claims against the Duke University lacrosse players. [She's defending the actions of the now dis-barred District Attorney.]

My counter position is that in the case in question, the government in the person of the District Attorney ignored both the lack of facts and (a month later) exonerating evidence. I'm supporting giving judges the authority to over-rule prosecutors and juries when they've clearly ignored the evidence or decided in opposition to the evidence.

Ok ... does she have a point? If so, what actions or reorganizations of law enforcement can be implemented so that "justice", both individual and collective, will prevail?

GL ... you'll need some thinking on this one.

2007-06-20 02:06:51 · 5 answers · asked by Spock (rhp) 7 in Law & Ethics

I know wolves but it would not fit...........

2007-06-20 01:55:12 · 18 answers · asked by ThorGirl 4 in Politics

...give up the Liberal things such as.....clean air and water standards, worker safety protections, the 40 hour work week, the social security program, the civil rights movement, the equal rights movement, the free speech movement, discrimination protections, the school lunch program, birth control, rural electrification, organized labor, child labor laws, minimum wage, employee health care benefits, public assistance, Americans with Disabilities Act, fair housing legislation, the Freedom of Information Act, the Voting Rights Act, food and drug safety regulations, federally subsidized student loans, collective barganing....and everything else we have done to put power back in the hands of the individual and out of the hands of the ruling and corporate elite?

Would you be willing to? All or nothing, get rid of the Liberals and you have to give up what the Liberals worked for that benefit you also. Would you be willing?

2007-06-20 01:54:39 · 17 answers · asked by citizenjanecitizenjane2 4 in Politics

I found a few hundred nukes and a program built by spies working against America.

I hope America is credible about removing WMDs from the Middle East and confronting spies working against the United States.

Map of where the WMDs / Nukes can be found:

http://www.mideastweb.org/misrael.htm

2007-06-20 01:51:25 · 2 answers · asked by Deport all illegals NOW!!! 1 in Politics

So why does Alpo Bet Soup think Beer is republican?

2007-06-20 01:50:16 · 4 answers · asked by ThorGirl 4 in Politics

The recent bill which was passed in the house, but is set for veto by GWB,(http://www.yahoo.com/s/608546), aimed to ease restrictions on federal funding for stem cell research. It also outlined a policy for which stem cells could be obtained, stored, and usage....whereas, they would have to be harvested from embryo's that would have been otherwise discarded anyway, and with the donor's consent. This is where I do not understand the argument against stem cell harvesting. Procedures such as invetro-fertilization, which is very common, produces hundreds of embryo's which are subsequently destroyed. These are the very embryo's that scientists want to use.

My question is.....if they are going to be destroyed in the bio-medical waste container anyway....why shouldn't they be used to help find cures for diseases and possibly save thousands of lives ?

Where is George W. Bush's logic on this ? We all get that he is pro-life, but I have yet to hear a valid argument on stem cell issues.

2007-06-20 01:42:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I only ask this question because for some reason I have this masochistic tendency to be abused and I am sure this question will bring all the ignorance out of the walls of the 50 states.

2007-06-20 01:41:50 · 6 answers · asked by bruce b 3 in Politics

Hi,

In New Jersey state.
My friend drunk too much and assualted a police officer. He says he pushed him. He is now out in bail. What will be his sentence ? Will he go to jail ? Any possibilties for probation or fine ?

Charges on him:
Simple assault on Police officer
Resisting Arrest

Its reported as he pushed the officer and tried to punch him on face.

2007-06-20 01:37:37 · 12 answers · asked by sarp 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I was fired whilst still in probationary period. Reasons given were bad attitude towards my team & non communication to my line manager. I refuted this & have spoken to my team since being fired, with several members saying they would happily argue that this was not the case.

The letter given to me on the day states "further to our meeting" yet all points were obviously written prior to it.

No previous opportunity was given to discuss any of the points.

On three prior occasions I had requested a review with my line manager to improve communication and had provided, in writing, my available dates but had no reply.

I had also highlighted to my line manager that I had not been provided with any clear targets or goals.

I was very succesful in my role, however, and took sales from £200/day to £6,500/ day over the 4 weeks.

I feel my line manager who conducted the meeting saw me as a threat and conducted a witch hunt agaist my better character.
What are my rights please?

2007-06-20 01:27:30 · 11 answers · asked by Liam B 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-06-20 01:26:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-20 01:21:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Guys you want to go golfing soon?

2007-06-20 01:16:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

can a verdict of a jury be over turned by the judge

2007-06-20 01:15:17 · 8 answers · asked by patrick 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-06-20 01:15:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Saw on NBC last night that Hilliary is putting out a video spoof of "The Sopranos" with herself playing Tony Soprano. Will Obama counter this move by putting out a video spoof of "The Little Rascals" ("Hi! I's Buckwheat")?

2007-06-20 01:14:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My "boyfriend", who is Bahamian, wants to move to the US. But we don't want to get a fiance' Visa. Is there any other way that he can come here and work while we work on a relationship?

2007-06-20 01:12:12 · 13 answers · asked by bahamianLuv 2 in Immigration

2007-06-20 01:10:11 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This tool has as much chance of getting elected as Denis Kucinich does...zero, zip, nada, no way

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070620/ap_on_el_pr/bloomberg_politics

2007-06-20 01:06:52 · 14 answers · asked by dr_methanegasman 3 in Politics

2007-06-20 01:05:57 · 10 answers · asked by urvija a 1 in Other - Politics & Government

It looks like many people lump all immigrants into the same category. They are not ALL causing trouble for the USA. We should deport the ones that turn to criminal activity, (I don't mean just breaking the law of entering the country illegally; I mean if they start to assault, rob, get into gangs, start dog fights, etc.) We can't deport the U.S. citizens that are career criminals (unfortunately), but the law that deports immigrants that are felons could be tightened to include some misdemeanors, too.
Unfortunately they'll probably spend months thinking of a simple solution that considers all immigrants the same. This all-or-nothing thinking is why there's a lack of wisdom in our legal system today.
Those who say illegal immigrants don't pay taxes have forgotten about sales tax, gasoline tax, tobacco tax, etc.
Those who point at immigrants for all the problems are really narrow. Point at "outsourcing" for a while. Big corps screw us more than immigrants.

2007-06-20 01:04:30 · 20 answers · asked by topink 6 in Immigration

I hate George Bush as president, I think he is incompetant and a moron. I can't wait until he leaves office. I've always considered myself a loyal American, do you think it's OK to say you hate the President of the United States.

2007-06-20 01:02:17 · 18 answers · asked by paul g 2 in Politics