Politics & Government - 24 June 2007

I just had a democrat (my party) argue with me in the most polite way, and just had a republican complement me and say that I helped our country. I'm not important.
What is is the two people's actions (not them personally) which speaks to our ability to discuss things without the nonsense like name-calling, spreading unfounded rumors, or treating each other as "guilty until proved innocent", let alone things like sedition (which isn't always the same thing as the previous three, but sometimes is). What a place this could be if we all spoke up against the latter and supported the former!

What a place. I'm really honored to be part of this group. I'm far from a major participant, being a daddy and all (baby says, "Hi"!), but I've never been treated like I should leave (I don't do that either, saying, "But please keep speaking up", and recently, due to someone brave and kind enough to correct me, "...but sedition is better than silence".

What do you think. Should we all be proud?

2007-06-24 16:31:03 · 6 answers · asked by mckenziecalhoun 7 in Civic Participation

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Is anybody else getting tired of hearing Ron Paul?

2007-06-24 16:30:53 · 22 answers · asked by and socialism 4 in Elections

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Did cheyney really remove the system of check and balance?

this is direct violation of constitution

2007-06-24 16:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

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what's the difference between communism and democracy?

can you give me a list of the differences between communism and democracy.

2007-06-24 16:27:46 · 12 answers · asked by Frank 1 in Government

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Prove your manhood by driving a humvee?

In Iraq. Go out everyday driving that vehicle knowing that you might be killed. Come home and know that your life will never be the same. Come home and listen to people saying it's all about oil. Listen to it and remember the guys who died and the ones who are messed up forever. If no one ever fought for this country, none of us would have what we have. Argue all you want, I'm not keeping my mouth shut about the real heroes.

2007-06-24 16:27:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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Can you help me defend current US immigration laws? (see details)?

I am going to be supporting US immigration laws in a speech and my class is composed of nothing but minorities (mostly Mexicans) and the ignorant ones are loud mouths. So you can pretty much imagine how hard the audience is going to be on me. I already know that US immigration laws are hardly enforced at all but thats an entirely different story, I just support them. I need to be able to come up with effective responses to anticipated statements while not offending anyone. Also, PLEASE people who are against our current immigration laws do not answer this question unless you are gonna help me, I already looked on both sides the argument and I don't need further influences to change my opinion. By the way, if you guys know other things they'd say, then I am all ears. Now, this is where you guys come in, I need help replying to these statements.....

1. Why should the US have strict immigration laws when it is composed entirely of immigrants from foreign countries to begin with?

2007-06-24 16:26:04 · 10 answers · asked by JackOfAllTrades 2 in Immigration

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Why is OK for Cheney to try to abolish the agency responsible for overseeing the VP's use of secret documents?

This can be one of the things that gets Bush and Cheney impeached and removed from office. This is in violation of the Constitution. The laws apply to all elected officials.

2007-06-24 16:24:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

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What happened with building that wall along the border to keep illegal aliens out of the United States?

Why can't our government make any decisions these days? They're always too busy arguing and trying to make the other party look bad to actually look out for the best interest of the country.

2007-06-24 16:22:12 · 8 answers · asked by whitechocolate 1 in Immigration

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Why even bother voting its all done by the electoral college, i bet they already know who will be next pres.?

2007-06-24 16:22:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

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What are some of the training required for someone to join the U.S Navy?

2007-06-24 16:20:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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Would you rather be a sheep or a hippie?

2007-06-24 16:20:28 · 17 answers · asked by ænima 4 in Politics

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What are the odds of someone joining the Navy and becoming a Naval Aviator?

2007-06-24 16:19:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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Why even consider amnesty or immigration reform ?

Every one knows, that it will be bad for the American public, and the only ones that will gain from it in the long run will be the Politicains and the corporations that are backing them.

It just appears to me that any one that is fighting for amnesty is blind to what it will lead to.

2007-06-24 16:15:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

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I love Dixie Chicks! Country music ... not so much!?

Do you feel the same ? :)

2007-06-24 16:12:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

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Do Liberals want the United States to lose in Iraq?

More importantly, are they secretly happy when more service men and women are killed?

2007-06-24 16:12:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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If it became mandatory, would you be micro chipped?

2007-06-24 16:10:13 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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Getting a care package together and need some ideas?

My husband is in Iraq and I am getting ready to send him his first care package with family pictures, cards and a flag that my son made out of popicle sticks and the requested Q-Tips that he wanted.
I needed some ideas of what else I should send?

(And please don't suggest porn, thanks)

2007-06-24 16:02:41 · 17 answers · asked by LS 4 in Military

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Has It Occurred To You That Those Against The Human Rights Convention May Really Be Aliens?

Because to be human and be against this is like being a pig actively against the abolition of bacon?
What do you think?

2007-06-24 16:00:57 · 18 answers · asked by K. Marx iii 5 in Politics

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Is Egypt in Top Ten Most Politically Influential Countries?

Besides having a burgeoning population and economy of it's own, Egypt would seem to be in a great position to influence the 21st century. It has a large sphere of influence in both Africa and the Middle East. Will it be a follower or leader?

2007-06-24 15:58:23 · 7 answers · asked by Menehune 7 in International Organizations

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Abortion double standards?

Lacey Peterson
Jesse Marie Davis

I'm sure these names sound familiar. Anyone who wasn't living on the moon knew about these women who were murdered, while still carrying their unborn, holding the last two years of top news headlines.

The Peterson case set a new law precedent. The persons responsible can and will be charged with TWO counts of murder, for the lives of the mother and the life within her.

What's the point of charging men with two counts of murder when some women get away with murdering their unborn everyday?

2007-06-24 15:54:43 · 28 answers · asked by Karma 6 in Politics

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Do you believe that there exist relatively portable atomic bombs of which USA should be afraid?

2007-06-24 15:51:11 · 14 answers · asked by Don Atanacio 4 in Military

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help help help?

what are the majour characteristics and what is the extent of organisational criminal activity?

2007-06-24 15:50:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

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If you think that the war is necessary, 11/9 is it a part of the war?

2007-06-24 15:47:52 · 8 answers · asked by Don Atanacio 4 in Military