Politics & Government - 2 July 2007

I am wondering if President Bush's commutation of Libby's prison sentence will preclude Libby from continuing his appeal of the guilty verdict. If that appeal is allowed to go forward, might the verdict be upheld and might a future President refuse to honor the commutation and reinstate the prison sentence?

2007-07-02 11:52:49 · 6 answers · asked by Europa 2 in Law & Ethics

For the ongoing efforts put in that Country.

2007-07-02 11:46:46 · 20 answers · asked by realdolby 5 in Military

Bush poll numbers will NEVER rise above 35% no matter what that idiot does after office. He can cure cancer, wipe away AIDS and destroy radical Islam and he will still be a PATHETHIC excuse for a human being. HE IS A JOKE!!!

2007-07-02 11:45:48 · 10 answers · asked by Brandon ツ 3 in Government

2007-07-02 11:44:52 · 15 answers · asked by Thomas Paine 5 in Immigration

2007-07-02 11:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have read that passports are required if you fly. I would be driving to Canada. There is going to be a change, however, in 2008 where everyone entering and leaving will need passports. I want to take the kids with me too.

2007-07-02 11:42:12 · 3 answers · asked by acker 2 in Immigration

I mean up to 1980 when Ronald Reagan was sworn into office, "Little Mussolini" was on the demo ticket & flirting with the independent boys! Ronald Reagan winning the presidency seemed to move ole Rudy into the republican camp, tho I'm sure that was not to further his agenda with the winning team, could it!? Rudy seems to have packed along the demo agenda tho in his "move". Does the repubie party even have a platform for candidates/representatives to adhere too? I mean if Ted Kennedy wanted to run on the repub ticket what would stop him from doing so, Gingrich, McCain? I doubt it! Seems like THE "good ole boys" club is loaded with "magicians" that just morph back & forth between two different titles! Dumping the politicians(magicians!) that infest THE republocratic party was like taking a breath of fresh air for me! Does anyone else see a morphy/slippery obscurity between the candidates of this "supposed" two party entity???

2007-07-02 11:39:16 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-07-02 11:38:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Just released. Scooter Libby gets commuted by President Bush, not Pardoned, but it lands somewhat close to one. No jail time will be served and Libby will still get to be a lawyer and such. He will still have to pay a $250,000 fine, which is easy for him considering how much money sympathizers of him donated for his defense. He gets probation for those 2 1/2 years. I hear he got off pretty easy considering what other criminals like him have to serve. I don't think he fits into any special categories, do you?

2007-07-02 11:38:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-07-02 11:37:18 · 16 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

SO what do you think? It just happenned EST. 620pm
The language is loose yet ? ABC NEWS Charles Gibson lead story. He will not go to jail.

2007-07-02 11:36:22 · 14 answers · asked by Mele Kai 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Libby must know where ALL of Bush's bodies are buried.

2007-07-02 11:35:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

hummm........

2007-07-02 11:35:27 · 10 answers · asked by JOSE G 1 in Politics

I'll preface this by saying some of the practices at my company I find discriminatory towards women, which, unfortunately is an industry wide problem.

I was recently laid off (not because of discrimination I hope) and was given a severence package. My concern is with some of the language and I'm hesitant to sign away my rights for what I consider a meager sum of money.

I understand the agreement to not sue them and keeping trade secrets confidential. What I'd like to know is what can or can't I say or do, if the language also includes "the employee further agrees not to disparage or otherwise criticize the Company, its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, agents and representatives."

It's also unclear what constitutes "proprietary information". If it includes health benefits, company practices, etc.

I do need the money, but is it worth losing my voice? I'm a writer. My voice is very important to me. I'd appreciate any insight or advice.

2007-07-02 11:34:33 · 8 answers · asked by crittlet 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-02 11:33:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Everyone seems to hate GW for one reason or another. I just want to know why.

2007-07-02 11:32:42 · 14 answers · asked by noquestionsasked 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I am 15 now. I want to know if I could join the army National Guard at 17, finish high school, let the army pay for my college , and then get a commission as an officer in the army. Could that work?

2007-07-02 11:27:48 · 7 answers · asked by dlwise92 2 in Military

My friend is currently paying child support to for his 6 yr old (has been paying since she was born). At one point in time, his child's mother needed money to purchase a car. He let her borrow $2500 to purchase the car under the stipulation that she would be paying it back in good faith and in a timely manner. About 5 years have passed. In that time, she has purchased a house and another car, but he still has not been paid back all of the money. Through the arguments and years, she has paid back approx. $500. Can he sue her for the remaining monies owed, though he is currently obligated to pay her every month?

I say that he can, as this money was loaned outside of the child support agreement and he has proof that is was a loan. He's unsure, as a judge told him that he couldn't during a separate court proceeding that involved review of his monthly payment.

If anyone has any legal advice or has experienced this, please post all info. Greatly appreciated!

2007-07-02 11:24:11 · 18 answers · asked by Tita 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

After running on the fact that he was a man of God and of integrity. Bush has presided over the most criminal administration ever. Now, a convicted felom let go for nothing but political reason. Shame on Bush and shame on anyone who supports his presidency.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_leak_trial

2007-07-02 11:20:43 · 12 answers · asked by Frank R 7 in Politics

On May 9th Bush signed into law an order that gives him 100% control in the event of "anything he declares an emergency".

Why isn't Congress fighting him on this one?

2007-07-02 11:19:19 · 15 answers · asked by DougDoug_ 6 in Politics

but still won't pardon the two Border Patrol agents. Does this just shine a flashlight on what this president is really all about.

2007-07-02 11:16:35 · 3 answers · asked by booboo 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I learned that the Movie "The Trip" with Peter Fonda is banned in the US. This is kind of shocking given that this is supposed to be a free speech nation and all that. Are there many other titles like this?

2007-07-02 11:15:30 · 7 answers · asked by LG 7 in Law & Ethics

Lil bushy has again ignored the system of law that has served the people of the USA for generations to help insure the silence a criminal who intently acted to blow the cover of a US government operative during a time of war and then when the people of the united states tried to hold him accountable (convicting him in a US court of law of having lied while under oath in a court of law to help lil bushy win reelection).

What do these lying republicans and neo-cons model to our children and the rest of the world. Why should anyone follow any law while criminals hold office and power? Where do we look for help when elected and appointed leaders who swore to follow the law and who should be protecting the rights and liberties of the public are all criminal or second raters. Is this is the death of any illusion of sense of honor or justice in America. ~ Rudy C.

2007-07-02 11:13:32 · 12 answers · asked by rcabrave 2 in Law & Ethics

...claim a ''conviction by a jury of one's peers" holds merit when it DOESN"T involve a CONVICTION OF A REPUBLICAN OR A REPUBLICAN EMPLOYEE ?? (SCooter Libby)...

What a joke...suddenly it's ''justice'' to interpret Libby's CONVICTION as meaningless...

More mindless Neocon garbage...

2007-07-02 11:11:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am giving serious thought towards enlisting in the coast guard. My teeth aren't that good. I know they provide dental care; would they start dental care before or after basic training/more advanced training?

2007-07-02 11:11:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/07/02/bush-commutes-libby-sentence/

In a written statement issued hours after that ruling, Bush called 30-month term “excessive.” But he also rejected calls for a pardon for Libby, and said the onetime adviser will still have to pay a $250,000 fine and remain on probation for two years.

“The consequences of his felony conviction on his former life as a lawyer, public servant, and private citizen will be long-lasting,” Bush said. But he said Libby was given “a harsh sentence based in part on allegations never presented to the jury.”

Does Bush not have the balls to pardon Libby? Is he once again trying to show that he and his cronies are above the law?

2007-07-02 11:10:10 · 9 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Politics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070702/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_leak_trial

2007-07-02 11:09:48 · 2 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

What is your feedback? WHY?

2007-07-02 11:09:41 · 9 answers · asked by vitabella083 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-02 11:09:11 · 9 answers · asked by snozzberries 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

Just goes to show you, that some fish are too big to fry.
(A grown man named SCOOTER? And he's the vice
president's right-hand man, and not a retard cutting grass
at the cemetery or what have you? ONLY in 21st-century
America..!)

2007-07-02 11:08:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics