Politics & Government - 9 July 2007

1) What do you spend per month on cable tv, cell phone (unless you don't have a land line), video games and gambling (including lottery) combined?

2) Do you max out on your 401-K contribution? ($15K per year)

3) Do you at least contribute enough to get your employer's maximum match (or do you say 'no thanks' to free money)?

4) Do you max out on your IRA or Roth IRA every year?

5) How many hours a week do you spend watching CNBC or Bloomberg?

6) How many hours a week do you spend watching all other television shows combined?

7) Do you read the Wall Street Journal, Investors Business Daily, Barron's or other investor publication?

8) Do you have a brokerage account?

9) Do you know that trades cost $7-$12 at most brokerages now, even for limit orders, regardless of order size (i.e., nobody is frozen out of investing)?

10) Do you know what a DRIP is?

11) What ideological camp are you in (Lib, Con, Libertarian, other, etc...)?

2007-07-09 05:01:43 · 6 answers · asked by truthisback 3 in Politics

"IAHF.COMWith both State and Federal government employee retirement plans hopelessly entangled in pharmaceutical investments: example: State of New York: NY State Retirement fund CAFR. http://cafr1.com/STATES/NEWYORK/RETIREMENT/NYRINV2001.PDF we've really got our work cut out for us to get what WE want!!"

2007-07-09 05:01:25 · 6 answers · asked by bruce b 3 in Other - Politics & Government

vs evil mentality has led to tragic consequences. My nephew was one of those tragic consequences. Has a myopic view of world politics and an arrogance not seen since the presidency of LBJ led us into a morass where there are no good choices?

2007-07-09 04:59:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

In my opinion , Sheehan is crazy and unstable , and I knew that before the left latched on to her and used her for their agenda .
But amongst all that craziness , there is no denying that she was misled and lied to . That's a sad story all on it's own. . .. Taking advantage of a mentally distraught person only for the sole purpose of forwarding the Left-Wing Liberal Democratic agenda .

I get disappointed by notions of my own party sometimes(Immigration) , and I'm wondering how many honest Liberals can admit that not only did your party lie to you , they also used a mentally unstable person to forward their agenda ??

What Do You Think ? And Has That Move Caused You To Question The Very Veracity Of The Current Democratic Party ?

2007-07-09 04:59:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I was sitting at a red light when an ambulance can form behind the guy to the left of me pulled forward diagonally in front of me. After the ambulance went throught and the light turned green the guy pulled into the lane that I was in and drove at around 15-20 mph in a 45. He then slowed even more as if he were going to pull into a gas station, when he didn't turn I got right on his butt and he flipped me off. I got into the left lane and passed him and returned to the right lane. I got about 50 foot on him and hit the brakes while flipping him back off. The road was wet in this spot because of a banks sprinklers, and the wheels locked up for a split second. He didn't even have to hit the brakes because I had enough room. At this point he started to point to the side of the road like he wanted me to pull over, but I continued and he followed for two miles. he then got next to me at an intersection and said that I could expect a ticket in the mail for careless driving.

2007-07-09 04:58:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

1) What is the Phillips Curve?

2) Do you think it applies (was Phillips right or wrong)?

3) Why or why not? (If why, how do you explain the 1970s, if why not, why is there often a temporary correlation between CPI and employment)?

4) What camp are you in ideologically (Lib, Con, Libertarian, other...)?

Yes, there is a "right" answer to 1, 2 and 3 and I'll reveal it when I choose a best answer.

2007-07-09 04:55:06 · 15 answers · asked by truthisback 3 in Politics

2007-07-09 04:53:47 · 4 answers · asked by Ethan 2 in Elections

"The New York Times on Sunday called for US troops to leave Iraq now, writing that President George W. Bush's plan to stabilize the country through military means is a lost cause. 'It is time for the United States to leave Iraq, without any more delay than the Pentagon needs to organize an orderly exit," the daily wrote in a rare.' "

2007-07-09 04:49:04 · 13 answers · asked by bruce b 3 in Military

Open up a Scottrade account, save, research and invest? Oh, wait, to research a stock you have to first research the economy, which would mean at some point you'd have to confront the fact that the class warfare rhetoric just bears no resemblance to reality - - - - -hmmmmm, to admit you're wrong and make yourself better off, or to avoid having to admit you're wrong.........

That choice is what separates the Liberals from the rest of us....

2007-07-09 04:48:12 · 11 answers · asked by truthisback 3 in Politics

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8Q8OG4O0&show_article=1

2007-07-09 04:46:50 · 6 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7 in Elections

How do you find a lawyer who will work pro-bono on a criminal charge that is several years old? The case has come back up, no money for lawyer.

2007-07-09 04:43:35 · 3 answers · asked by me 4 in Law & Ethics

My dad says that, unlike liberals, many conservatives feel blessed to live in this country and want to give something back to the greatest nation on God's Green Earth. This is why conservatives give more to charity and make up 80% of the armed forces. Liberals are just along for the ride!

"Military Meets, Exceeds Recruiting Goals"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/12/AR2006121200808.html

Liberals don't give to charity, Why?

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/opinion/298992_givemoney10.html

Liberals just whine and complain and put there hands out!

2007-07-09 04:42:23 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-09 04:41:28 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

now iam in chennai, i want address&phone no.,email address for contact the immigration office ,please give me the details .

2007-07-09 04:41:08 · 4 answers · asked by kathir k 1 in Embassies & Consulates

No official inquiry to speak of........
Bunch of unanswered questions.......

2007-07-09 04:38:32 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I was given a 30 day extenstion for a civil citation issued by the DNR ( fishing lines left unattended 95 doller fine) . i called the court and asked for an additional 20 days to pay it and was told they cant extend it but for me to make the payment anyway at that time and no warrants will be placed on me. how is that possible since i will be paying ticket 20 days after my extenstion due date?

2007-07-09 04:38:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

my friend was talking about being liberal and how theyre mainly realists, but then a lady that was there started debating and saying that liberals are dreamers? i just want to know which makes more sense, or if it even matters?

2007-07-09 04:37:11 · 23 answers · asked by kendra 1 in Politics

with the raised seal? Thanks

2007-07-09 04:34:48 · 6 answers · asked by Susan E 1 in Other - Politics & Government

dont forget Algore Jr would be your daddy and what fun that would be..Algore 3rd was driving a primus and was doing drugs and driving while drunk ..I feel for him I really do ..how on god's green earth can you get any action in toyo primus..yes I misspelled I think..so sue me..and how many times has this poor slob had to sit and watch that b.s. film of algore's Jr..not me..I would not trade for any thing..not even a chance to get up with Chelse Clinton...yeah..I like redhead ..and she is so hot...

2007-07-09 04:30:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I do not want hatred posts, please post your opinions.

2007-07-09 04:26:16 · 9 answers · asked by BaN 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-09 04:22:02 · 45 answers · asked by ucitychuck 1 in Politics

And would you do it again.

2007-07-09 04:17:39 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

For example, the use of seat belts, or if and where one can smoke, or the use or the carrying of firearms. How can government best balance the public good with freedom of choice?

2007-07-09 04:17:28 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What were the specific charges? What acts were alleged that led to the intictment, trial and conviction? what evidence was presented for each side? What are the alleged grounds for appeal?

I'm asking this because the questions and answers here all seem to be discussing everything but the specifics. Any details would be appreciated. Thanks.

2007-07-09 04:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Law & Ethics

In regard to the President refusing to comply with subpoenas issued relating to the midterm firing of the US Attorneys, Hatch said there were just some thing the President would not share with Congress, and things Congress would not share with the President. Since this issue has nothing to do with national security, why would there be items that the people of the United States is not entitled to know? Neither the President nor Congress should work "in secret", that is, secreting their deeds from the Citizens they are suppossed to be serving.

2007-07-09 04:13:56 · 5 answers · asked by cathy e 3 in Law & Ethics

Oh by the way, did I mention that my son is dead?

2007-07-09 04:12:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

What do you think?

2007-07-09 04:12:08 · 27 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

I want to get the webnursery.com's "firstfotos" of my niece, but for only a fe wpictures it is $36, most of the being wallets. There is no copyright on the front or anything but I am sure that most people no what baby's hospital pictures look like...and the stores say everywhere no copyright. But what would happen if I just sent them to Walgreens or Walmart over the computer to be printed? I just want to make sure I don't get arrested or something in the fricken store!

2007-07-09 04:11:01 · 3 answers · asked by DogLover 2 in Law & Ethics

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/06pdf/06-157.pdf

2007-07-09 04:07:25 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

if someone had the intent to steal but stole something free, does he or her charged with theft

2007-07-09 04:06:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics