Politics & Government - 19 July 2007

Other than put on a big show and bring in beds so they can sleep on the job, other than the lowest approval rating in history, other than trying to let all the law breaking wet backs go free, what have they done? Their whole motive is to rase all the heck they can. It has been said that even bad attention is better than no attention at all.

2007-07-19 12:01:22 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if i cant, will it go on my record for running red light? higher insurance? bad driving record?

2007-07-19 11:59:25 · 7 answers · asked by nick9283 1 in Law & Ethics

I received a "Summons" letter from the district court of our city attached with a "complaint" from the collection agency (also it's been witnessed by the clerk in our district court). We owe $624.74. Ok, obviously, this is the beginning of being sued. My husband and I know we owe this money...the bill was actually around $1,000 originally and we made a payment of $300 then 4 payments of 75 dollars. So we're not trying to fight it, but unfortunately, due to other medical circumstances, we ended up paying several more $100's and quit making payments to the collection agency which has landed us where we are. What can we do at this point?! I'm desperate. My husband and I are good people, and I'm willing to get this paid off in 30 days if need be...is it too late or do we HAVE to appear in court now?! This is so depressing and we've never been in this situation before and I just don't know what we can do...will they accept payment arrangements now? Someone please please help!!? :-(

2007-07-19 11:58:24 · 9 answers · asked by no one 2 in Law & Ethics

Everyone knows that his drug of choice is cocaine....Shame on you, Comedy Central

2007-07-19 11:55:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what does it take to be a firemen in california? What are the requirements? how physically capable must one be? Any help is greatly appreciated. any extra advice is also appreciated.

2007-07-19 11:55:01 · 2 answers · asked by Ninja 2 in Government

Israel has well over 300 nuclear weapons, and has threatened to use these weapons, even if the whole world is destroyed in a third world war.

2007-07-19 11:53:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I was talking to a man currently in the Military { no I am not going to say his name } and I asked him - Why are all soldiers in the U.S. Military not trained as Navy Seals ? After all one would think they would be unstoppable .

He then looked at me as though he was thinking , then looked away and calmy said - Unstoppable indeed but if all U.S. soldiers were trained as Navy Seals wars would end alot quicker .

Question - What are your thoughts on this ?

2007-07-19 11:52:09 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I just saw on CBS News that the New York Times just did a poll and 63% of the people interviewed said that they would.

I would. I am doing this as a straw poll to see if it jives with the NYTimes.

2007-07-19 11:51:48 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

If you were given the choice to elect either Hilary Clinton, as the first female president, or Barack Obama, as the first African American Muslim president, who would it be and why?

2007-07-19 11:51:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

The EEA family permit is valid for 6 months. I checked in the UK embassy website and read almost everything about EEA family permit, but they are not very clear to me.
So if anyone can give me the answer. Thanks

2007-07-19 11:48:09 · 2 answers · asked by twin s 1 in Immigration

more specifically between the BIA and indian tribes, tribal leaders are never answered directly by an agency supt or area director. almost all agency supts never reconize the tribal council"s actions and decisions, are they trained as such by the Bureau of Indian Affairs? the BIA, has tried everything such as genocide by war, desease spreading by offering goods to the indians, now by not directly dealing with the indians.the tribes are told to go thru steps in order to accomplish their (tribes) goals. even with internal tribal problems we are bound by the CFR 25 codes. how can we govern our selves, when we are stuck with the CFR 25 codes and the BIA? our BIA bureauracy is fat and overfed by incompetent indivduals, appointed by people who are unaware of what is really going on in INDIAN country. all you have to do is listen and read the news about the proverty, unemployment,starvation, and the amount of insufficient mony being let by the us congress. billions given to IRAQ.

2007-07-19 11:47:32 · 1 answers · asked by dake from boone 1 in Government

2007-07-19 11:46:12 · 17 answers · asked by SANAT 5 in Government

I'm not looking for the general answer. I'm looking for why Bob, Carol, Laronda, Amanda, Steve, Taylor, and whomever doesn't do it. For me on most issues; It just doesn't hit my wallet hard enough.

2007-07-19 11:45:35 · 15 answers · asked by splatman32 1 in Politics

With all the craziness in the world going on, do you think we'll turn enough national attention towards their genocide?

2007-07-19 11:44:08 · 16 answers · asked by Sanman 2 in Politics

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mlNW1yTpgss

2007-07-19 11:44:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

technology tells us now , that there is a heartbeat before the woman even knows she is pregnant .
ultrasound reveals that a baby 3 mth old in the womb sucks their thumb . a baby in the womb has been seen trying to get away from the abortion tools . after reading this , how can you vote for a democrat ?????

2007-07-19 11:42:47 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-07-19 11:42:25 · 6 answers · asked by TEXAS 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Since Bush will not tattle on himself that he was Commander in Chief of the leak, it's best that the case ends now.

2007-07-19 11:41:00 · 20 answers · asked by Lou B 4 in Politics

des·pot (dspt)

NOUN:

A ruler with absolute power.
A person who wields power oppressively; a tyrant.

2007-07-19 11:40:14 · 13 answers · asked by El Duderino 4 in Politics

2007-07-19 11:38:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-19 11:36:08 · 20 answers · asked by CL 3 in Military

Democrats Aid Radical Islamists, Trial Lawyers

News item: "Democrats are trying to pull a provision from a homeland security bill that will protect the public from being sued for reporting suspicious behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack..." This bill was proposed by Peter King, and it was in the aftermath of the flying imams, those six of them that got on an airplane in Minneapolis and started behaving in a manner similar to what was reported on the flights on 9/11. So some passengers and flight crew reported 'em, and the imams threatened to sue the airline and the passengers and all that. So they introduced this legislation that would protect the public from being sued for reporting suspicious behavior. But the government itself is telling us to do this. "Be vigilant out there! Keep an eye out! Keep a sharp eye out for suspicious behavior!" Now, the Democrats are trying to take this out. "This legislation moves to a House and Senate conference committee this afternoon and will implement final recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, and Peter King said, 'Democrats are trying to find any technical excuse to keep immunity out of the language of the bill to protect citizens who, in good faith, report suspicious activity to the cops or law enforcement. It's a slap in the face of good citizens who do their patriotic duty and come forward and it caves in to radical Islamists.'" It does! What in the world is the benefit to the Democrats of this? The trial lawyers! All right. "How dare you try to limit lawsuits?" is the answer to the question, ladies and gentlemen. The trial lawyers. This is a potential goldmine out there waiting to be raked in. I'm glad you asked.

http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070719/WEEKEND01/70719001/1001

2007-07-19 11:34:17 · 9 answers · asked by GREAT_AMERICAN 1 in Politics

Because of a national emergency?

2007-07-19 11:33:51 · 16 answers · asked by El Duderino 4 in Politics

They are against Barack Obama's idea to fund programs that teach children the difference between appropriate contact with adults and inappropriate contact. Since children are easily confused, this would certainly help them defend themselves. And he's not saying it's mandatory, a parent does not have to place their kid in any program like this at their school. It's a matter of choice. He simply believes these programs are healthy and deserve funding.

What is the Republicans' problem with that? Or is this just another lame attack from an irrelevant party whose ship is sinking?

2007-07-19 11:33:23 · 15 answers · asked by Incognito 5 in Politics

We were on holiday and noticed there were many different names and uniforms worn by the police. Why is this? I thought they were all just the gendarmerie!

2007-07-19 11:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by steph c 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Ok, so I'm only 15 and I won't be voting in the 2008 presidential election, but I will be able to vote in a couple years.
I just don't understand why people vote in the presidential elections when their votes don't even count. I mean, we (as the public) don't decide who is president..the electoral college does! Do they sway their votes sometimes to match the popular vote? or do they just vote for who they want no matter who won the popular vote?
I'm just wondering if i should even bother when I'm old enough to vote for president. I'm going to vote for more local candidates because those votes actually do matter..but for president..idk. I just feel like its pointless when some other people are deciding who's gonna be president anyway.

2007-07-19 11:33:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Or is it someone else, a despot like Hitler, Franco, Mao, or Chavez?

2007-07-19 11:32:34 · 11 answers · asked by nom de paix 4 in Politics

*For those who are bashing Ron Paul, I would urge you to read these facts before making your decision on another candidate when Ron Paul is what the country needs.*

Ron Paul is a constitutionalist.

Ron has never voted to raise taxes.
Ron has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
Ron has never voted for the Iraq War.
Ron has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
Ron has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
Ron has never voted to raise congressional pay.
Ron has never taken a government-paid junket.

Ron voted against the Patriot Act.
Ron votes against regulating the Internet.
Ron voted against NAFTA and CAFTA.
Ron votes against the United Nations.
Ron votes against the welfare state.
Ron votes against reinstating a military draft.

Ron votes to preserve the constitution.
Ron votes to cut government spending.
Ron votes to lower healthcare costs.
Ron votes to end the war on drugs.
Ron votes to protect civil liberties.

2007-07-19 11:31:14 · 9 answers · asked by Gordee 2 in Elections

It seems as though Bush can do whatever he wants. He refuses (or so it seems) to give pardon to two border patrol agents who shot an illegal trying to smuggle drugs into the US. That is pathetic. This administration has lied, deceived, and destroyed the middle class. Yet the American people don't seem to care very much, pop culture - sex, celebrities, and parties is all they want. I am making a generalization, I know not all of you are like that, but it's an accurate generalization.

One last story to keep in mind. Several decades ago there was a protest in New York because some subway station raised the price by one cent. Everyone went ahead and protested there the next day.

Bush's administration has destroyed the country in every possible way, and where is the protest?

2007-07-19 11:31:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

President bush knows that he is losing the support of the americans because of the war. Why won't he listen to his people and pull out the soldiers? Even if it's a few of them.

2007-07-19 11:29:14 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military