Politics & Government - 28 June 2007

I read in the depression of the 1930's Americans had absolutely no money and not too many jobs. So bartering skills, useful home-made products, home grown food, horses, cattle, chickens, served in some cases as money.
Apparently, the old USSR reached that point also, when it collapsed.
How will you handle it?

2007-06-28 11:48:21 · 5 answers · asked by beesting 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Conservatives are always accusing Bill & Hillary Clinton of that. Depsite no evidence to back their beliefs.

Yet when it comes to George & Laura Bush it's reported:
Another Bush divorce bombshell exploded when the boozing president confessed to his wife Laura that he has a cheating heart and begged her to forgive him for lusting after other women, sources tell GLOBE in a world exclusive! But fed up with the president's drinking and infidelity, the first lady is now threatening to pull the plug on their troubled marriage immediately.

http://www.globemagazine.com/media/Issue-27.jpg

2007-06-28 11:47:45 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I read a lot about the coups of war-torn African states during the 1960s- present, where the major focus was on seizing control of the presidential palace (or equivalent) and the nearby barracks, getting rid of the ruling power and establsiging a new power.

Theoretically, could a coup be staged in a developed western country, such as the USA, UK or mainland Europe today? Would seizing control of certain parts of the capital cities (Washington D.C., London) and the corresponding governmental seats be enough, as it was in those African states?

This is a light hearted question, I am obviously not planning to do this but serious answers would be appreciated. Thanks

2007-06-28 11:47:15 · 16 answers · asked by Nelson 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Is this too big to be soloved?

2007-06-28 11:44:06 · 23 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Other - Politics & Government

It makes me wonder if it would be better if it did pass.
If we get a Democratic President elected next year ( and it is very possible ) wouldn't you think that what they put together will be even more liberal than the one Bush put together ? Let's not kid ourselves, Bush is for cheap labor . But Dems are for keeping their fan base happy and the ACLU and I think whatever they come up with will be worse. And by that time people may be so sick of hearing about it that they will figure that a little fence is better then no fence .What do you think ? Who is our best hope ( D or R only) that will give us the toughest laws or better yet enforce the ones on the books without Corporate greed or bleeding hearts guiding them ? Who will stand up for the rights of legal immigration and strong borders with no excuses?

2007-06-28 11:43:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I often see GWB supporters say he is a good president because after 9/11 America hasn't been attacked by any terrorist. On the flip side, doesn't that make you wonder. If America hasn't been attacked since 9/11, do you think GWB had some involvement with the 9/11 incident? Do you really think GWB is doing all he can to prevent any attacks on America?
I believe GWB uses terrorism as a scare tactic to gain control of Americans. It's the oldest trick in the book. People have been using fear to control people since the begining of mankind.
**Also, I think GWB believes that the fear of terrorism, justifies his reasons to invade American's privacy and the creation of the Patriot act.

2007-06-28 11:40:17 · 51 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

2007-06-28 11:38:37 · 4 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Other - Politics & Government

SOURCE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n-nT-luFIw&mode=related&search

2007-06-28 11:37:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have to renew my passport but I need to travel asap

2007-06-28 11:37:15 · 3 answers · asked by Mayra R 1 in Immigration

2007-06-28 11:36:11 · 17 answers · asked by PRINCE 1 in Politics

I thought we always WAY overproduced corn and it was done on government subsidies to farmers often...

maybe that was "then" or I'm just not remembering correctly, but if we're way over producing, then why is it such a big deal to use some for ethanol? it is just the volume needed?

I'm really looking for some cites or something that may explain this with some fairly up to date numbers...

2007-06-28 11:35:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have two honorable discharges. One from the Air Force and one from the Navy. I would be more proud to have a less than honorable. Why? I was part of the USA Government that put the hurt on smaller innocent nations and I'm ashamed of that. The USA is a country that believes it is a world Police .

2007-06-28 11:35:06 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Does America hate Muslim people. Why is it only Bush taking everything into consideration about other people country. How come not Russia, China or not come country like France or may be India.

2007-06-28 11:34:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-06-28 11:34:28 · 11 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

What do you feel the main issues are?

2007-06-28 11:32:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-06-28 11:24:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Could be another legal arguement in his authority if it is incorporated within National Security.

2007-06-28 11:20:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I think the hostility toward america by the British was born from resentment to being dragged into a war we did not want to fight due to Blair's brown nosing of Hitlers second coming... I mean Bush by the way.

2007-06-28 11:20:30 · 26 answers · asked by Wayne Kerr 3 in Politics

2007-06-28 11:19:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Quote " this weapon that was designed to protect the Russian people from their enemies but was quickly turned against them. Its inventor says he wishes he had invented a lawnmower instead. There are now thought to be more than 70 million AK47s in the world. AK47: The Story of the People’s Gun " UNQUOTE http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/starttheweek.shtml

Hindsight is a wonderful thing I guess, but there's no denying the versitility of this weapon.. designed so boys could use, bury in sand or ground and it's still ready to use.. but after Beslam, Col K admitted he wished he'd never invented it.

Do you?

Please check the link below - it's self explanatory..

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AszR1H1aqKrmWAHIWYW5FC4gBgx.?qid=20070628144340AAZqbkU

2007-06-28 11:17:33 · 11 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Military

Source: Michigan. Home to 500,000 Arabs.

2007-06-28 11:17:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I have 2 Containers that are very old marked "Property of Civil Defense Administration" "Handle with Care" "Human Blood Container". As far as I can find out these were used during the Korean War. I need to know how to find out what they are worth and if I can sell them or if any collectors of these types of items are interested in buying them. I know they have some historical value and need information on these containers.

2007-06-28 11:17:00 · 3 answers · asked by luvsgirlswhosmoke 2 in Military

2007-06-28 11:15:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Does he think of Bush? How about his parents? Girlfriend? Republican party? His former job?

2007-06-28 11:15:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-06-28 11:14:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

he have anything to hide?

2007-06-28 11:14:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A stimulating career, but is it for you?
http://www.rumration.co.uk/cpgn2/

2007-06-28 11:13:58 · 13 answers · asked by ffordcash 5 in Military

what would our gas prices be if we actually used Alaska for our main source for oil?

2007-06-28 11:10:30 · 19 answers · asked by Jorgy411 2 in Politics

By Civil Unions I also mean Domestic Partnerships and Reciprocal Benefits.

2007-06-28 11:07:31 · 26 answers · asked by Lil'D 3 in Politics

The legalization of prostitution would alleviate a lot of work for our police force, allowing them to focus better on felonies which are much more serious and is a better use of time. More importantly, it would provide AT LEAST hundreds of millions of dollars annually for our economy and NOT to the Black Market and with government regulation added, it would help to control sex trafficking therefore putting abusive pimps out of a job now because the prostitutes would be legal sex-workers with certain rights and protections under law if we change the policy. What I think is most though is that a person should have the right to spend his or her money the way he or she wants so long as it doesn't hurt others. Plus, it's not for me or anyone else to tell somebody, especially a stranger, what to do with his or her own body!

2007-06-28 11:07:19 · 9 answers · asked by Lil'D 3 in Politics