Politics & Government - 1 July 2007

In the US...if you are charged with some online scam, where the case is flimsy to begin with, can you pay off the money you supposedly owe and avoid a trial? Or do they make you go to trial for sure? If you get convicted at the trial, do they definitely give you jail time or can you get off with some fines?
Anyone who knows the mechanics of how it works. I was set up by someone I trusted who used my ebay and paypal and bank account information to pull scams that i am now watned for. The net amount is 30,000 dollars. Can anyone help? What'[s the worst I can expect?

2007-07-01 23:54:08 · 2 answers · asked by Riya Layne 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-01 23:39:31 · 5 answers · asked by Indian wizard 2 in Military

Do you think she really believes what comes out of her own mouth?

2007-07-01 23:38:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My friend got beaten up (real bad) by 10- 12 taxi drivers in Malta during the weekend! (one of em stole his wallet, and when he tried get it back they all ganged up on him and 2 friends). Apparently its the most corrupt hole of a country.
And the policeman that he went to was bragging about how he beats ppl up all the time!!!!

2007-07-01 23:35:50 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

In u.k. is it legal to advertise an event as "Free" and then apply a caveat in order to gain admission. e.g. The disco is advertised as free but on arrival you find there is a buffet laid on and it is compulsory to pay £5 contribution towards the food or you can't get in.

2007-07-01 23:30:18 · 12 answers · asked by kinvadave 5 in Law & Ethics

In high school I didnt have very good grades and I ended up getting my GED after I failed senior year, but I have been attending a community college. My question is, if I maintain a 2.5-3.0 GPA while in community college will I be able to get a ROTC scholarship or will I automatically be passed over because of my lack of a high school diploma and lack of strong academic background? This is for you recruiters or ex-recruiters or just anybody else who has been or has known somebody with this problem. I know it says on the Army website a list of requirements but I would like to know some first hand information.

Oh and I plan on getting into a four year school of course before trying for the Army ROTC scholarship. SUNY Cortland to be exact in New York State.

2007-07-01 23:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by 11 Bang Bang 3 in Military

The right wing of the Republican party occupied by evangilical christians who are generally chicken hawks claim to have a lock on God and Country and does that preclude Democrats from the gates of heaven?

2007-07-01 23:28:13 · 9 answers · asked by telwidit 5 in Politics

They both seem to be quite good.
What do you think?

2007-07-01 23:13:36 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-07-01 23:11:46 · 3 answers · asked by S Lounger 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-01 23:09:59 · 9 answers · asked by SweetDeath! 3 in Other - Politics & Government

I am thinking of joining as an Officer as it seems like the life for me. However I am puzzled. A lot of my old school friends have gone off to join the regular infantry, Engineers, Paras and even Marines (UK of course) and you always here about the actions of these forces; the Marines and Paras have a reputation and everyone has heard of the light infantry.

But what do other serving UK military personnel think of the RAF Regiment? What sort of reputation do these guys have- are they merely regular infantry or something a bit more 'special'? I know their main job is to protect the RAFs material assets.

It's just you never hear about the RAF Regiment and I'd like to know how other servicemen and women percieve them. Thanks!

2007-07-01 23:09:28 · 15 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Military

http://www.wakeupfromyourslumber.com/node/1656

2007-07-01 23:07:41 · 8 answers · asked by soubassakis 6 in Civic Participation

2007-07-01 23:01:35 · 2 answers · asked by Robots 4 in Politics

had to put politics in answer as this Q kept appearin in 'homes'

2007-07-01 22:49:55 · 13 answers · asked by Digby 3 in Politics

The Daisy Cutter or the MOAB?

2007-07-01 22:45:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

OK, here's my idea. Have companies that hire illegal immigrants pay them their salary (like when a worker is fired) and also pay for their tickets back home. If companies don't do this within a week, the Chamber of Commerce will put these companies on a black list. Companies refusing to do this will be closed down and the whole business will be bankrupt. There would be talks between the U.S. government and the governments of the illegals involved to provide for these governments not to send these people back into the country illegally. Escorts will take these illegals back to their home country, with agents receiving them in their home country. No companies will be exempt from this. I personally think that this idea is good because you're punishing the ones that start this problem, the employers.

2007-07-01 22:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

i am taking part in a debate about democracy and i got to argue against democratic government..
so could u giv me some disadvantages of democratic govt??
that is point which i can put forth to establish myself against democracy???

thnx!!!!!!!!

2007-07-01 22:40:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-07-01 22:38:26 · 4 answers · asked by Say It Like You Mean It 4 in Politics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_070629184784;_ylt=AoxuOETsFlgNI3kudHGWVv4E1vAI
so how will the pro Iranian supporters like Nancy P and Hairy Reid spin this?

2007-07-01 22:31:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My brother died in February of 2005 in, Polk County Florida...The Medical Examiner,reported him as being 6 feet tall..when in fact he was 6'6" tall... said "the nose is straight"...like hell it was ,he had been in a bar fight years ago,and had his nose broken,by way of being hit with a hammer! When it came to his heart she made no mention of his "Stent"...when asked by my mother,why she had not put it in the report. She told my mother he didnt have one! Mom told her she was looking at his medical card.. as they were speaking...and yes he did! The ME went back to the Polk county Sheriffs office to let them know. They just said Oh its him,we asked "a family"! Also she reported no cirrhosis of the liver...his heart was enlarged from years of drinking and fact...his liver had been damaged too. How do we get someone to listen to us?...that was NOT him, we do not think he is alive and well....we think foul play!

2007-07-01 22:28:44 · 4 answers · asked by 2Bad4U 3 in Law & Ethics

When republican's are in office they take care of wealthy business, and they are expected to trickle on the rest of Americans. Bush's time in office is one of the best examples of that.
I'm not going to say Democrats are perfect, but during the Clinton years, life was so much more fair, for everyone.
I'm sure you can guess how I'll be voting in 08.

2007-07-01 22:08:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-07-01 22:06:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness...The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them" - George Washington
http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/washing.htm

"Democracy is, first and foremost, a spiritual force, it is built upon a spiritual basis- and on a belief in God and an observance of moral principle. And in the long run only the church can provide that basis. Our founders knew this truth - and we will neglect it at our peril." - Harry S. Truman
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=14347

2007-07-01 21:55:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

As these Western Oriental Terrorists (herein after called WOTS) seem to be against our culture, whether it be religion or otherwise, can escape notice, and try to push, THEIR culture onto the freespeaking world, should we not fight back and use EXACTLY the same laws as they use against our women in THEIR countries. The main and obvious being to be able to identify persons. Failure to do so would mean an automatic "opportunity" to visit an open public gallery court appearance and if they are of immigrant status, also the "opportunity" to have an aeroplane flight back to their own country.
We already have a situation whereby people with bad heads do not need to comply with the crash helmet law, (they do if they visit the rest of Europe). Lets explain to these persons, our laws are thus, they are there for a reason, if you do not like them, sod off...
Many many persons of all religions, christians atheists, muslims, are sick of being singled out when extremists get what they want.

2007-07-01 21:51:13 · 28 answers · asked by rinfrance 4 in Law & Ethics

already been 3 months.. i would like to know if whether her parents will be able to extend her visa there in india itself? please get me your honest answers asap..

2007-07-01 21:40:33 · 1 answers · asked by 近义词 2 in Immigration

The United States Of America is well known to interfere with other countries domestic affairs etc. I like to know who think it is necessary to protect Americans or Americans' interest, trying to stay ahead in cultural and economic supremacy or any other reasons. please note that i am neutral and just trying to analyze the situation. You opinion needed. thanks

2007-07-01 21:36:23 · 11 answers · asked by royaliscross 4 in Civic Participation

My nieces have had black eyes, bruises, diaper rashes so bad they turned into open sores & bled, they've had their stomachs pumped for eating dice, drinking kerosene. They've gone days without being fed, and weeks without being bathed.

Child Protective Services has gone to their house dozens of times and the most they made them do was clean up the house because there were dirty diapers and garbage and mold everywhere.

Their mom is bipolar and their dad has other mental and emotional disabilities as well. Their parents often goes hours and hours without feeding themselves, and neither of them bathe more than once every few weeks. The girls are treated the same way.

Their mom is addicted to pain killers and has a reputation for stealing from friends and family. When the girls get hurt and taken to the emergency room, she suddenly gets ill or her back hurts and she has to get seen at the hospital, too. I suspect that she hurts them so that she can be seen at the hospital, too.
HELP!

2007-07-01 21:24:12 · 6 answers · asked by Caring Auntie 1 in Law & Ethics

My wife is stationed at Fort Drum as a supply clerk, she is 11 months pregnant and lives in base housing. If we choose to stay in the army or for some reason they will not let her out, her unit will get deployed 3 months after the baby is born to Iraq for 15 months. I will have to quit my job and stay home and care for the baby which I would gladly do. But if something were to happen and she were to be killed in Iraq what would happen to us? Were would we go? I assume we would get some death benefit but I imagine we would have to leave. Does anybody know what would happen in this situation?

2007-07-01 21:15:50 · 9 answers · asked by fordguy 2 in Military

Seeing the mis-governance of some of Africa's leaders, I'm having difficulty determining how a common economy will benefit the continent. What garantee do we have that leaders won't be using the endowments for personal gain as seen in most African states? Bulding inte-continental bridges and common language all sounds very appealing and important, but do we have the capacity to do all these things?

2007-07-01 21:11:20 · 3 answers · asked by PassionateB 1 in Politics

Just wondering. If so what branches?

2007-07-01 21:06:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military