Politics & Government - 9 July 2007

If all the illegal immigrants came here legally, and spoke English when out in public. I am not an American Indian therefore I can not say this was my home first. My family came here and wanted to learn English many moons ago. I think more people would have more of an understanding on this issue if things went this way. I don't care who comes here, just please learn the language and come legally. That's all I ask. Does anyone else feel this way?

2007-07-09 11:33:36 · 10 answers · asked by The Hollow Girl 4 in Immigration

2007-07-09 11:33:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And putting our troops in danger for no clear purpose?

2007-07-09 11:32:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-09 11:30:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Right-wing nut jobs blow up hospitals, gay night clubs, and federal buildings, and kill doctors, minorities, and liberal activists.

For example, before Rush Limbaugh, the most popular radio talk show host in America was liberal jewish radio host Alan Berg. Alan Berg was assasinated by "The Order", a neo-nazi group that robbed banks and targetted minorities.

The left-wing extremists in America, on the other hand, are chaining themselves to trees, parading around naked, throwing oil on fur coats, and at most burning SUVs.

2007-07-09 11:29:51 · 7 answers · asked by trovalta_stinks_2 3 in Politics

everything, and told them to finish the job?

2007-07-09 11:29:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

The head of US forces in Iraq, Lt Gen David Petraeus, has told the BBC that fighting the insurgency is a "long term endeavour" which could take decades.
Speaking to the BBC's John Simpson in Baquba, Gen Petraeus said there was evidence that the recent troops surge was producing gains on the ground. But he warned that US forces were engaged in a "tough fight" which will get "harder before it gets easier". His comments come as US calls for a rapid troop withdrawal gather strength.
Gen Petraeus was keen to emphasise that the ongoing unrest in Iraq is not something he expects to be resolved overnight. "Northern Ireland, I think, taught you that very well. My counterparts in your [British] forces really understand this kind of operation... It took a long time, decades," he said. "I don't know whether this will be decades, but the average counter insurgency is somewhere around a nine or a 10 year endeavour."
He went on to say that more important than the length of time it would take to stabilise Iraq was the number of US troops which would be required to remain in the country. "I think the question is at what level... and really, the question is how can we gradually reduce our forces so we reduce the strain on the army, on the nation and so forth," he said.
He said everyone wanted the US forces to be able to leave, both Americans and Iraqis alike, but he said it was vital to ensure that "the gains that have been hard fought in places like Baquba and Ramadi could be sustained, maintained and even built on by Iraqi forces and Iraqi political leaders". In the last few weeks US forces have captured two big insurgent centres, Ramadi and Baquba, which was the main stronghold of al-Qaeda.

2007-07-09 11:28:11 · 16 answers · asked by zeca do trombone 5 in Military

2007-07-09 11:27:58 · 12 answers · asked by bbbbriggs04 3 in Politics

2007-07-09 11:26:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I lost a trial and the defense lawyer filed a motion for attorney fees totalling over $100k. But at a hearing the defense withdrew the motion.

The problem is, the judge tried to reinstate the attorney fees because she's a total b*tch. So the defense may refile for the fees. But I've been told that time to refile has passed (60 days after verdict) so what are the chances the defense can refile and win the fees?

What recourse would I have if they refile and win? Wouldn't the judge be breaking the rule by allowing the defense to file after the 60 days period????????

2007-07-09 11:25:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i thought a law court is where one faced their acussers and and that wearing a hijab by juror, wittness or defendent would not be allowed. today a juror is found to be listerning to a mp3 player whilst at a murder trail (you've got to give it to these musslims as they grasp at western life with both hands whilst spouting cr*p) surely a court is no place for masks .or cover ups

2007-07-09 11:24:10 · 18 answers · asked by dave c 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-09 11:22:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Are the muslims fighting against the new world order?

2007-07-09 11:22:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I personally don't think either her or Obama would strengthen the country. You need a war veteran or even better, a war hero like John McCain, who has experience with dealing with extreme pressure and dealing with the military to make this country strong. Unfortunately, McCain supported the bogus amnesty bill and he no longer has my vote, but he still has my respect. He is right about how it is wrong to leave Iraq and that withdrawing will lead to the terrorists getting stronger and rebuilding after we leave. We must stay there and I am sick and tired of the country having to aplogize for bringing democracy to countries like Iraq and Afghanistan because of a couple lefties who complain about every death that happens in war and they complain about every war when 3,000 allied troops could die in one battle during WWII, but the lefties were not allowed to complain because it would make us lose the war and they would be imprisoned and we won because they couldn't complain.

2007-07-09 11:21:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Will I be incarcerated for the remainder of my sentence (99 days {I've already done 81}) if I turn my self in for failure to appear warrant issued in Dec 05? Since Dec I lived in a sober house for 13 months, secured a position as a social worker, volunteer countless hours to community organizations, totally changing my life for the better.

2007-07-09 11:21:18 · 4 answers · asked by Brently Y 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Are they a fundamentalist threat to democracy or just humble country folk trying to intill their christian values in our schools and government?

I have to say the former. Barry Goldwater, conservative liberterian Republican icon of the past, agrees:

SOME GOLDWATER QUOTES:

"If they succeed in establishing religion as a basic Republican Party tenet, they could do us in."

"When you say 'radical right' today, I think of these moneymaking ventures by fellows like Pat Robertson and others who are trying to take the Republican Party and make a religious organization out of it. If that ever happens, kiss politics goodbye."

2007-07-09 11:20:17 · 16 answers · asked by trovalta_stinks_2 3 in Politics

I am putting in for orders soon and I wanted to know what that jazz/jass website is. This is my first tim eputting in for orders. Thank you for your help!

2007-07-09 11:17:52 · 2 answers · asked by Queen_of_Nice 2 in Military

In the past, the Democratic and Republican conventions actually chose the candidates for each party. People rejected the "smoke-filled back room deals" which chose candidates for most of our history. By choosing nominees through primaries, it was thought they would open the process to a more democratic ideal.

What it really did, however, was concretize the fringes of each party, giving veto power over nominees to the religous right for the Republicans, and radical/socialists for the Democrats. Since these blocks mobilize large numbers of voters for the primaries, they can choose their candidates, or effectively block candidates who don't follow their line on issues like abortion, gun control, etc.

This has hurt the Dems much more than the Repubs, and explains why weak-kneed candidates from Humphrey to Kerry have met with resounding defeat. Is it time to change?

2007-07-09 11:15:09 · 5 answers · asked by A Plague on your houses 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Do you want lower taxes, lower gas prices, lower health insurance? Do you want to collect social security? Do you want a higher standard of living?? Then deport all the illegal aliens in the country. This will make all of the things you want happen.

2007-07-09 11:14:48 · 14 answers · asked by Logan 3 in Immigration

When pressed about Bush's shortcomings as a leader, many people on Y!A say (paraphrased), "Yeah, well he's better than Clinton." Does that really make up for Bush's failings? Why don't people analyze his record objectively, successes and failures noted?

2007-07-09 11:12:53 · 22 answers · asked by El Duderino 4 in Politics

Does Iran truly care for Lebanon, or is it using Lebanon as a proxy battle against Israel? Why is it concerned with Lebanon's internal politics?

2007-07-09 11:11:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why do they all come from south of the border?

2007-07-09 11:10:43 · 17 answers · asked by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 in Immigration

Coming to your video store very soon!

2007-07-09 11:08:34 · 9 answers · asked by Bonneville P 2 in Government

2007-07-09 11:08:33 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations

"the farther left Soros pushes the Democrats, the more dangerous they grow. The Party is becoming more cult-like and fanatical by the day. History teaches that a fanatical minority can prevail over a moderate majority. The Bolsheviks proved that in 1917. Before our eyes, the Democratic Party is transforming into a totalitarian cult, bent on seizing power by any means necessary. This is a time for vigilance, not complacency"

http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=24073

2007-07-09 11:06:15 · 38 answers · asked by UMD Terps 3 in Politics

Recently I was watching a movie called Mr. Smith goes to Washington. In the Movie Mr. Smith goes to Washington, Mr. Smith, a senator, is able to hold the floor of the senate for a extended period of time as long as he 1st does not sit down 2nd that he doesn't stop talking. I was wondering if those rules still applied today and if not, what are the rules regarding it?

2007-07-09 11:04:36 · 4 answers · asked by zigavivei 1 in Government

Someone posted this on another board, and while I am no fan of the Soviets or communism, it makes a kind of perverse sense:
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If the Russians were victorious in Afghanistan:

Bin Laden would have either killed, captured or left a beaten man without any fanfare or sense of invincibility ;
The Muslim world would have been defeated by an atheist power that challenges every premise they hold sacred.
Women would have been allowed to be educated in Afghanistan.
The Poppy Fields would have been destroyed.
We wouldn't be in the mess we're in today.
Maybe the "Evil Empire" wasn't so evil (at least compared to what we face today)
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The guy who posted that left out one little historical asterisk though: Jimmy Carter's national security advisor, Zbigniew Brzezinski said we were funding the mujahideen to harass the Soviet-backed government BEFORE the Soviets invaded to make it necessary for them to intervene to prop up their ally.

2007-07-09 11:04:30 · 11 answers · asked by yurbud 3 in Other - Politics & Government

just a thought

2007-07-09 11:04:09 · 13 answers · asked by Randy 2 in Military

People that jump people to try and force them to believe what they believe. Like some type or cult or sick minded gang.

2007-07-09 11:02:31 · 11 answers · asked by HIPHOP 1 in Politics

I work mon-fri 7:30am to 4:00 pm. I was force to work on sat and sun. I only want to know if I could now take those days off at a later time/day. My administrator says I am not allowed.

2007-07-09 11:01:51 · 12 answers · asked by ren q 1 in Law & Ethics