Politics & Government - 6 July 2007

The Republicans had control before, and seemed to do little worthwhile.
Now the Democrats are in control and they don't seem to be doing any better.
Which one is worse ?

2007-07-06 02:00:23 · 19 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

"The hard fact is that so long as Saddam remains in power, he threatens the well-being of his people, the peace of his region, the security of the world.

The best way to end that threat once and for all is with a new Iraqi government -- a government ready to live in peace with its neighbors, a government that respects the rights of its people."

2007-07-06 01:57:06 · 10 answers · asked by Abu#2 4 in Politics

Everybody in this world knows tht Israel has nuclear reactors and nuclear bombs and they refused to sign the agreement of Nclear Weapons spread Prohibiting, and thats a clear bad intention of nuclear energy abuse and we keep supporting Israel and prevent any other middle eastern country of having peaceful nuclear energy.
I hate to say it but we shouldn't support any of the two sides (Israel or the Arabs) "cause this created terrorism as when we supported Israel Muslims became furious and decided to revenge as we threaten them
and if we supported the Arabs Israel willbecome furious and will decide to revenge as we will be threatening it.
And if we supported both we'll be playin' both sides and both will revenge as we will be traitors and we will be doublin' terrorism
I think we should stay away from the middle east and then both sides will respect us and then we can try convincin' them with co-existance in one country.
we should do like Japan and the east asians.

2007-07-06 01:56:33 · 8 answers · asked by Joshua S 1 in Politics

If the USA is hit with more terrorist attacks, the Dems win and Repubs lose.
If the poor get poorer, the Dems win; if the poor get richer, the GOP wins.
If the USA wins in Iraq, the Republicans win, if we lose, the Dems win.
If the tide of illegal aliens is turned back, the GOP wins. If amnesty happens, the Democrats win.
If government regulation and spiraling lawsuit spending continue forcing health care costs upward, Democrats win. If medical costs come down, Republicans win.
If childrens' test scores improve, Republicans win; if they decline, Dems win.
So, again, why would any reasonable thinker vote Democrat?
(Feel free to provide additional examples)

2007-07-06 01:56:32 · 11 answers · asked by Tommy B 6 in Politics

unborn babys.

2007-07-06 01:52:55 · 10 answers · asked by Working Stiff 3 in Law & Ethics

"As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of grave importance to all nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."
Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi
December 16, 1998

2007-07-06 01:52:30 · 8 answers · asked by Abu#2 4 in Politics

A bill came before the House today, HR 1606, known as the Online Freedom of Speech Act. The main idea was that online communications (such as blogs, web sites, etc) were not considered “communications” according to the rules governing the FEC. Thus, it would ensure that those of us who discuss political matters online wouldn’t run afoul of the FEC. Of course, I’ve taken the Patterico Pledge, so even if the FEC tries to regulate my conduct I’ll be more than happy to tell them exactly where they can go. It is a truly non-partisan bill, as it was introduced by Rep Hensarling (R-TX) in the House, and an identical bill (S. 678) was introduced in the Senate by Harry Reid (D-NV).

The measure was to be passed under suspension, which means that it requires a 2/3 vote in the affirmative to pass, not the typical simple majority. This is typically done with non-controversial measures expected to pass easily, and thus measures are passed with limited debate and without any amendments added during the debate process. In fact, the two other measures voted on under suspension today were passed by votes of 407-0 and 408-0.

HR 1606 failed by a vote of 225-182, about 55%, well short of the required two-thirds. That link has the vote tallies, so I’d suggest taking a look. If you’re a blogger and your Representative voted against this measure, you just might want to give him a call. In fact, that’s grounds to use all your bloggy powers to get his butt tossed out of office come mid-term election time. Thankfully, my Rep, Tom Price, voted yea on this one.

Republicans voted in the affirmative 179-38, and Democrats voted against by a 143-46 margin. Now, I just wonder why Democrats vote so overwhelmingly against online freedom of speech? Can someone help me out on this? This seems like a pretty strange thing to oppose. After all, the things I read on DailyKos and DU are dangerously close to being obscene, and Democrats are always willing to defend obscenity on any level. Could it be that they’re trying to limit a medium they’re destined to lose? I’m quite sure that’s why they hate talk radio. The internet is like talk radio for the masses. I mean, are they so afraid of competing in the realm of ideas and the written word that they dare not let us plebes speak out?

2007-07-06 01:49:09 · 9 answers · asked by Dina W 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-06 01:46:10 · 10 answers · asked by john s 1 in Immigration

I was watching Law&Order and there was a similar case. If a woman knows who the father is and he agrees he ho the father, is there any law in which the father can stop an abortion?

2007-07-06 01:44:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i want your opinion on prostitution in your country because am doing a research on prostitution

2007-07-06 01:43:28 · 7 answers · asked by karain 1 in Law & Ethics

France is one of the largest nuclear powers in the world. Isn't the war today REALLY ABOUT THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD 20-50 YEARS FROM NOW?

2007-07-06 01:38:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Or did he talk about the event straight from his heart?

What does it say about a leader/party that would have to get together a group of people in order to figure out a response to such an event?

2007-07-06 01:37:03 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

can everybody who is charged,or been convicted, be released citing this precedent? if not, why not?

2007-07-06 01:32:18 · 16 answers · asked by steve a 3 in Law & Ethics

Congress didn't cut funding for the Iraq occupation.
Congress hasn't started impeachment proceedings.
It seems like Congress has done little with their power to discipline Bush.
Is this the reason their approval ratings are as low as the President's ?

2007-07-06 01:31:53 · 23 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

I assume that wasn't what Bill was hoping for.

But, every single fact is part of a legacy. Right?

2007-07-06 01:31:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-06 01:30:52 · 25 answers · asked by marvin 1 in Military

I keep seeing posts from liberals who who say conservative radio and television lie about their ratings. If so few people are listening to these shows why do you need the so called "Fairness Doctrine"? Why are you so afraid of these shows that hardly anyone watches or listens to?

2007-07-06 01:29:08 · 15 answers · asked by osborne_pkg 5 in Politics

2007-07-06 01:29:01 · 2 answers · asked by Amanda D 1 in Government

If so, why did Clinton say "Oh God?" Was he responding to the tragedy or something else?

2007-07-06 01:21:53 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-06 01:21:52 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

recently i have read of a teenager in indiana, who was ticketed, hauled into court,fined and given community service,all for saying a four letter word in school.can you beleive it?is this political correctness gone mad?to think real,armed police were called and actually responded!thats scary.... thats orwellian.what ever became of the first ammendmant.? isTHIS what were paying taxes for?my god, if the kid had farted he probablywould have been charged with a felony!!!!!!

2007-07-06 01:18:36 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Law & Ethics

Immediately attaches that idea to bestiality and pedophilia?

This is definitely one of those areas that conservatives are deeply wrong on,why is it often posed as this slippery slope where if you legalize same-sex marriage all of the sudden it's "what if some wants to marry their dog?" or "should we then legalize pedophilia?" or nonsense like that. In fact I would say that many supposed Conservatives are absolutely deranged on this issue. So what is the real problem with legalizing Same Sex Marriage,why are you so threatened?

2007-07-06 01:15:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-06 01:14:11 · 16 answers · asked by wylee 1 in Military

2007-07-06 01:13:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What were his shining moments in history and his high points of his presidential career?

2007-07-06 01:10:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I thought Dems said they were going to make us leave Iraq. Did they lie to us?

2007-07-06 01:10:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What were is shining moments in history and his high points of his presidential career?

2007-07-06 01:07:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-07-06 01:06:21 · 14 answers · asked by suzanne 1 in Civic Participation

2007-07-06 01:05:59 · 18 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Immigration

My friend was recently accused of suspected sexual harrassement, he was arrested and bailed while investigation took place, there was no proof, no witnesses just a little sexual bantering went on that this women took the wrong way and "cried rape". No further action was the result by the police but throughout his whole ordel he was suspended for a while, all his work friends obviously knew and ruined his self confidence and respect and the woman that did this is still working in the same company and dropped all charges as she knew she had taken it all too far. Can my friend sue her for all what she has put him through.

2007-07-06 00:56:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics