Politics & Government - 19 July 2007

"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came
across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.

It must be true given the source, right?

The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy With
the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country Is unhappy
with the performance of the president.

In essence 2/3s of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.

So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What we are So unhappy about?''

Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?

Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?

Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?

Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.

Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.

You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a Fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and
your belongings.

Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a Burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a Bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against Attack or loss.

This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents.

Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?

Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the World has ever seen.

No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet has a great disdain for its citizens.

They see us for what we are.

The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

I know, I know. What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out?

The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating?

Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11?

The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession?

Could this be the same guy who has been Called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the
Spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?

The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?

Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show?

Did this news affect you so much, make you so Unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the Good things and be glad?

Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.

Make no mistake about it.

The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom.

There is currently no draft in this country.

They didn't have to go.

They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' Discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case Scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.

So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans?

Say what you want but I blame it on the media.

If it bleeds it leads and they specialize in bad news.

Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.

How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner?

The media knows this and media outlets are For-profit corporations.

They offer what sells , and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another.

Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way......Insane!

Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media.

Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage.

Then start being grateful for all we have as a country.

There is exponentially more good than bad.

We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative."

"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Jay Leno

2007-07-19 02:55:12 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

How many times has a citizen actually used a gun against a government official and been protected by the constitution? And in what circumstance do you think that the second amendment could be used and you would be protected? I am just trying to imagine what scenario would occur where you could use your weapon against the government and be protected by the second.

2007-07-19 02:55:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-19 02:54:51 · 28 answers · asked by derek m 3 in Law & Ethics

how many have died ?

2007-07-19 02:54:34 · 8 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Military

2007-07-19 02:49:29 · 6 answers · asked by manu 2 in Law & Ethics

Why when we talk about U.S. law , the pro-illegals start yelling about the indians once living here. What does that have to do with these people breaking U.S. law ? Every country has dark areas in their past.

I tend to think it is hypocritical for them to make some of their statements, considering Mexico's past history.

2007-07-19 02:49:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

He really wants to stay in the military and I've heard that the Army has of the Blue to Green program. How likely is it he can go from the AF to the Army or for that matter the Navy or Marines? He has just over 4 years of service.

2007-07-19 02:49:09 · 12 answers · asked by rgdave2323 1 in Military

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/07/20070717-3.html

This was on top of reddit.com this morning. Does this really apply to a war protester, for example?
How does one quantify if someone is "undermining efforts to promote economic reconstruction and political reform in Iraq or to provide humanitarian assistance to the Iraqi people" ?

2007-07-19 02:47:11 · 17 answers · asked by xoil1321321432423 4 in Politics

I live in FL, and I own lots of guns...love to shoot and hunt.

I support less taxes, and less government.

I think abortion should be legal always, except partial birth because that's just sick.

I'm against the Iraq war.
I support the Afghanistan war.

I like capitalism, I think it works well.

I go to church....sometimes when my wife makes me.

I believe in global warming, and that mankind is the primary cause.

I hate Bush with a passion.

I don't trust the federal government.

2007-07-19 02:46:37 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-19 02:45:24 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

or Neil Bush having sex with 14 year old hookers in Thailand

2007-07-19 02:44:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I had this question removed.. anyone tell me why?

"What’s happened to our Forces?"
ok, so here is my latest grumble...
Scene 1: Your 16, leaving school, what shall i do? I know, join the Forces so I can serve my Country, Queen and defend the nation, or die trying.
Scene 2:"Men, we've got terrorist’s to go get, need you to go to Iraq/Afghanistan, pack your stuff"
Scene 3:**News Bulletin** “There's never been so many resignations in the Forces before”

Anyone else see what’s wrong with this picture??

They sign up, get the training (and most probably the girls) then one day they have to actually do something to defend our great nations.

And they all run like girls!!

Why join the forces if your not willing to actually defend the country when we need it most?

Why moan and complain when your job IS to go to these countries... you job IS to police other countries... Your job IS to be in the line of fire....

Oh, I’m sorry… did they not tell you that when you signed up?

2007-07-19 02:43:00 · 5 answers · asked by wiccan140684 2 in Military

Don't get all shook up, it's just a thought, what say you ?

2007-07-19 02:42:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

So, I'm a temp working in the government and am interested in applying for the position I am temping in. The problem is I'm scared because while going through a divorce with my husband he filed false charges against me, dropped them later on but they are still on my record. They are criminal charges (second degree assault). How will this play out when they run my background check? What are the chances of them still hiring me if I am open and honest on my application? OR should I just not apply for the position? PLEASE HELP! I am a good woman who was dealing with a spiteful husband and now I have these charges on my record that will follow me forever. Will the government hire me anyway? OR..??

2007-07-19 02:41:58 · 8 answers · asked by A Lady 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-19 02:39:47 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Congress's approval ratings hover at or near an all time low. Is it because opposition to the war is blocked by the Republicans?

2007-07-19 02:39:16 · 14 answers · asked by jxt299 7 in Politics

After all the UK government has always been the No1 supporter of the war in IraQ, and Blair turned in office without major political/civilian incidents

2007-07-19 02:39:04 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

As of now there isn't anyone walking on this great planet who has an airtight solution . All of the fairly decent solutions that have been proposed would also require many , many , years. . . . decades or even generations . And this writer thinks that we don't have the privilege or convenience of 'decades or generations' before Radical Islamists actually succeed at destroying our great country. . . and others . Not enough other countries are doing their part and this problem is so far-reaching and worldwide that we alone cannot do it ourselves . Securing our borders would be great , but don't fool yourself into thinking that would be an 'airtight' solution . Any well-trained military man knows that it wouldn't be all that difficult to circumvent so-called 'secure' borders .

The Bible speaks of times like these and I'm just wondering how many people are aware that the Anti-Christ is said to be the 'one' with the 'solution' ??.... and many will follow and believe ?
Think folks .

2007-07-19 02:38:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I heard that if you have ever been convicted of a felony you can NEVER travel outside the US. Is this true and do you have anything to back up your answer if it is true?

2007-07-19 02:38:39 · 10 answers · asked by Katie 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-19 02:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by HIPHOP 1 in Politics

I consider myself a moderate liberal, but I have watched Mr. Beck on Headline News and enjoy him. Am I a traitor to the liberals for getting so much enjoyment from a conservative? I

2007-07-19 02:33:54 · 15 answers · asked by boredcollegekid 3 in Politics

Wonder why these geeks (reporters) never goes after Cheney and the congressmen at the Whore House? = Better ratings for sure

2007-07-19 02:33:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

and the person's father is also on the checking account, can funds still be levied or garnished? I know that having a spouse on the account doesn't necessarily prevent this from happening, even if the spouse is not the one who has been sued and had the judgement against him. However, if a third party is present on the account, such as a father, and he is not part of the judgement, will this prevent a bank garnishment from happening??

2007-07-19 02:30:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I sure do and its time to stop. Your party leaders are playing both sides having you focus on the other in a constant state of red vs. blue only to occupy your time and your minds. Politicians are on the side of politicians make no mistake about it. They get what they want done and have the media throw up some good story to steer you off the course of what they are really doing. So instead of bickering over the internet, the most useless action in all of history, use these medias as a way to make all political players held accountable. When Barrack O'Bama asks a question do not answer his question ask him a question. Even though most of these people are not leaders they still work for the people. Same goes for celebrities and journalists. Stop playing by the rules they made up and force them to play by a set standard of rules.
(Pardon the typos my E key sticks)

2007-07-19 02:28:51 · 10 answers · asked by Scratchy_Joe 4 in Politics

Leno was making jokes about the "Sleep Over" at the Senate, and Mathews started to get upset. So Chris actually said this about Bush: "It is time we Journalists, quit being so Objective about reporting the news, and take the Gloves off".
I thought it was a Journalists job to BE objective when reporting the news?
This is not a comparison with Rush or anyone else.
But does that statement seem odd or scary to anyone else?

2007-07-19 02:27:08 · 7 answers · asked by Ken C 6 in Other - Politics & Government

When in 2004, Obama said that a quick withdrawal from Iraq would be "a slap in the face" to the troops. And in 2006, he said that he did "not believe that setting a date certain for the total withdrawal of U.S. troops [was] the best approach to achieving" our goals.

General Patraeus is on the move with this surge and is set to report back in September to see what the next move should be... With our troops on the move, the democrats throw a pajama party to attempt to pull the rug out from under them.
What are they afraid of? a successsful campiagn?

2007-07-19 02:27:05 · 18 answers · asked by Antiliber 6 in Politics

2007-07-19 02:26:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-19 02:26:55 · 5 answers · asked by Joey M 2 in Law & Ethics

When they have the lowest rating of all time. bush is in the low 30's and congress(democratic congress) is in the low teens. Nice deflection nancy.

2007-07-19 02:23:45 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Is there a true constitutional "Freedom of Speech" when one must also legally concern themselves with whether or not they are offending others and of the possible consequences?

2007-07-19 02:21:32 · 6 answers · asked by withlovelesa 1 in Law & Ethics