Politics & Government - 28 June 2007

I have often wondered who the President is waving and smiling (sometimes pointing) at when the news media shows him getting off his helecopter at the White House ? They never show the throngs of cheeering supporters behind the cameras.

2007-06-28 10:23:33 · 11 answers · asked by Mezmarelda 6 in Politics

I recieved a bill from my chiroprator for service in 2004. When I called them, they could not tell me specifically what I was being charged for. Do I have to pay this bill almost 3 years after the fact??

2007-06-28 10:22:44 · 6 answers · asked by summer6726 2 in Law & Ethics

I noticed over the last years there seems to be a war between the "liberals" and "conservatives". I seem to be both. I vote my conscience and usually split the ballot. I voted for a Democratic president the last two elections, but next election I like one or two of the Republicans and none of the Democrats.

I guess I'm liberal about not giving the top 2% huge tax breaks (after Brazil we have the biggest imbalance between the wealthy and the poor). But I am against tax and spend policies.

I don't believe it is up to Government to set a moral standard. Politicans are the last people who should claim to know morals. But I also do belive money should be spent to educate people about better moral practices.

Can't we all just get along?

2007-06-28 10:19:04 · 23 answers · asked by Robert B 2 in Other - Politics & Government

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LAW/06/28/scotus.race/index.html

why was this bill "bitterly divided" among the court?

2007-06-28 10:15:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I have just returned home from meeting with a Navy recruiter in my town, and he gave me a great deal of information on the Navy and all of its perks and whatnot, and how it could help me become a pharmacist later on. He was extremely persuasive and got me seriously thinking about joining, but I would like y'alls opinions on the Navy. Seeing as how he is in the Navy, his views are going to be biased in favor of it. I would just like y'all's views on the Navy--its pros *and* cons.

By the way, I'm 17 and will be a senior this year.

Thank you!

2007-06-28 10:13:12 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Should a child be held accountable for criminal actions of their parents??

2007-06-28 10:13:10 · 6 answers · asked by MDA2009 2 in Law & Ethics

all the visas only to the 'good' companies like Microsoft who aren't using them to outsource? Recent discoveries changed my mind that increasing the H1B cap was the way to deal with this, and I never wanted to let as many students who could get a masters or better from our worst colleges to get them without cap, but that is what IT wants. Expect a follow up bill.

What do you think?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/infoworld/20070628/tc_infoworld/89769_1

2007-06-28 10:11:10 · 3 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Immigration

2007-06-28 10:07:10 · 9 answers · asked by Thomas from Miisk 2 in Government

Think that would change that mind about health insurance being a bad deal?

2007-06-28 10:06:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have always wondered, why navy personal stand around the edge of a ship when it comes into port. Can someone point me in the right direction to find out why this is done, and what the significance of iit is.

2007-06-28 10:04:06 · 4 answers · asked by pccomp666 2 in Military

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070628/ap_on_go_pr_wh/congress_immigration

The Bush/Kennedy Amnesty bill has got shot down. There was some good points to the bill, but I belive by being more aggressive with our immigration laws we can take control of this problem.

Can we now look foreward to seeing our current laws enforced ?

2007-06-28 10:00:56 · 12 answers · asked by clone_marshal_bacara 2 in Immigration

"A man of the people"?

Charging $175,000. per speech on his baby "Global Warming" now.

The left is so gullible they do not even noticed a very polished businessman when he is standing right infront of them.



Financial disclosure documents released before the 2000 election put the Gore family's net worth at $1 million to $2 million. After years of public service--and four kids needing high-priced educations--Al and Tipper used to fret occasionally about money. Not anymore. They have a new multimillion-dollar home in a tony section of Nashville and a family home in Virginia, and have recently bought a multimillion-dollar condo at the St. Regis condo/hotel in San Francisco. Available data indicate a net worth well in excess of $100 million.

http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/117/features-gore.html

2007-06-28 09:59:15 · 14 answers · asked by Dina W 6 in Law & Ethics

damn, for a second i thought that budget was gonna go to AIDS-agonizing people in Swaziland, or starving children in Ethiopia, refugees in Darfur, families of raped women in Rwanda, people suffering from diseases due to the lack of safe drinking water in Kenya.....hell, at least reforesting the whole world. You could feed a continent.

Oh but wait, yeah I forgot, war is more important! War "sets people free"! Hundreds of thousands people are dying, and for what? adding zeros to Cheney,Bush,Lesar and-the-list-goes-on's income. So now that Afghanistan and Iraq are a total waste, the next target is Iran and the Persian Gulf while Israel and Pakistan do the rest of the job. Then we'll all be a star on certain flag. It's the sick truth. clap clap clap.

2007-06-28 09:57:06 · 14 answers · asked by Heart-Shapped Poe 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Do you know any history of the process?

2007-06-28 09:56:02 · 10 answers · asked by kelmadics 2 in Immigration

(feel free to add Edwards, Thompson, etc.)

2007-06-28 09:50:06 · 10 answers · asked by Unknown 3 in Elections

I find it interesting--that despite this latest defeat--Bush still thinks that amnesty for illegal immigrants is "the top of many Americans' minds"--as he puts it.

I personally believe that this is just another example of a waning 'lame duck' administration--whose twilight days have come and gone.

2007-06-28 09:47:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I used to work part-time at a doctor's office and, of course, had ZERO benefits. After two years with out a vacation and having to go to the free clinic for my health problems, I asked my boss if I could be moved to a full-time position that I qualified for. She told me "no" because she was worried about what effect a full-time job would have on some one in school as I was (and still am) in college. I understand her concerns, but can she legally/seriously use that as an excuse for not giving someone a full-time position?


(I was just reminising about my old co-workers and was simply curious)

2007-06-28 09:43:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-06-28 09:38:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

That`s when it all started, right ? What do you think ???

2007-06-28 09:38:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=

2007-06-28 09:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by $1,539,684,631,121 Clinton Debt 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Marriage is a religious rite. In the U.S., the church and state are supposed to be legally separate. So why is that the government enforcing and regulating what is essentially a religious institution?

2007-06-28 09:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by Jimmy Scythe 1 in Law & Ethics

I ask this question because their are a lot of people who drink and drive all the time and never get caught. Will you ever change your bad habits? Or do you truly believe alcohol doesn't affect your ability to drive? We are quick to judge other people who are slammed on TV for a DUI arrest? Seriously, do you ever try and stop your friends from driving drunk? Hide their keys? Call someone to pick them up? Call a cab?
I'm not saying you can't party your butt off and have a good time but what plans do you make to get home safe?

2007-06-28 09:34:49 · 10 answers · asked by Moongrl76 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

How can a country who brought thousands of slaves to our country agaisnt there will to do the jobs we didnt want to do now reject hundreds of ppl who are coming on their own accord to work for next to nothing for us???

2007-06-28 09:32:57 · 15 answers · asked by bobby k 1 in Immigration

the liberals are trying to "save " you!

2007-06-28 09:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by andy c 4 in Politics

2007-06-28 09:31:29 · 19 answers · asked by iceb8ebe 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

So you guys say the US has to enforce the laws it has.

I don't think they will enforce them.

But if they do, and millions and millions of "illegals" lose their jobs, how would they have money to go back home, they won't. These poor mothers who work to feed their children will be left homeless and dead. And their children will probably die of hunger since there will be probably millions with parents who were fired for being "illegal."

I know some of you anti's will say "well illegal is illegal, they shouldn't have been here in the first place, they could have still been alive back in their contries." But that's not the point.

Wouldn't that not be good if we risk the lives of these immirgants by unemploying all of them if the laws are enforced?

What do you guys think? (remeber, think before you TYPE)

2007-06-28 09:27:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

suppose his parents r not cooperating in any field & the person doesn't want to have any relation with them. Nextly, the person wants to take admission in a college/univ, & parents sign & address r required. Then what is the action required to do.

2007-06-28 09:24:39 · 3 answers · asked by mohit 1 in Law & Ethics

Do you think Jeff Golden would be a good choice to replace Gordon Smith as Oregon's junior senator in 2008?

2007-06-28 09:23:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

The reason for the discharge being desertion for emotionally purposes. I needed to be with my son and family and felt it was the right thing for me to be with them. I felt in my heart I knew that if I had gone to war that I wouldn't have made it back. Would people look down on that or be willing to give a second chance? It was the hardest decision ever and it effects me everyday. Is there anyone that would give someone another chance for doing something like this? Any advice or comments would be helpful.

2007-06-28 09:22:34 · 11 answers · asked by james c 1 in Military

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070628/ap_on_go_su_co/scotus_rdp

2007-06-28 09:22:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics