Politics & Government - 19 July 2007

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,22090734-5001031,00.html

Gore and his guests at the weekend ceremony dined on Chilean sea bass - arguably one of the world's most threatened fish species.

Also known as Patagonian toothfish, the species is under pressure from illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities in the Southern Ocean, jeopardising the sustainability of remaining stocks.


I believe global warming exists, but libs, this is why your boy Gore has ZERO credibility.

2007-07-19 02:20:54 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know it sounds childish but I recently went on a rant about an ex friend in a blog. I used no names and no threats just your everyday venting and b*tching sort of thing. How far would I have to go in order for it to no longer be considered free speech?

2007-07-19 02:18:52 · 4 answers · asked by Mandy G 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-19 02:17:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

In my opinion, I believe Washington is far too corrupt to adequately serve the American people. To this end, what if we changed the requirements for elected officials to eliminate the financial and politcal motivations.

Here's a start:

- Create a process which allows anyone to run for office, not just those with money. For starters, eliminate all campaign contributions and fund the campaigns from the government campaign fund, controlled by candidate requirements.
- No income (including non-cash gifts) from outside sources while elected.
- Eliminate the political parties and make candidates stand on their own values.
- Upon being elected, the person must turn over all assets to the government (including cash, stocks, bonds, etc.). After their term, they would receive a pension, sized according to position.

I believe this would be a start to getting true civil servants in our government and eliminate the corruption.

Thoughts? More ideas?

2007-07-19 02:15:54 · 4 answers · asked by KAVE 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Is it any wonder our society is materialistic and shallow?

2007-07-19 02:15:39 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/18/AR2007071801434_pf.html

I can't fathom why Bush wouldn't want this program to go forward. Any ideas?

2007-07-19 02:14:23 · 22 answers · asked by xoil1321321432423 4 in Politics

from my other Q-the answers say that it does not stop crimes in America,so why does it still excist?
cant think of a better word than excist at the mo.

2007-07-19 02:13:47 · 19 answers · asked by I dont know 4 in Law & Ethics

it has red stains at the top and bottom and yes you can see benjamin franklin when you hold it up to the light.
im just making sure so that i dont get in trouble when i try to use it and its fake.

2007-07-19 02:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Law & Ethics

For a school in NY, i'm filling out a certificate of residence and there is a line that says notary public. What do I put there?

2007-07-19 02:06:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

We have been having problems with someone who lives next door to our business, he has been making physical threats against myself, the owner and the business in general. He feels he has been wronged by us, when in all sincereity he wronged us. He has threatened to come to our houses and F*** us up and that he has a lot of friends and this that and the other. I am a young female and 7 months pregnant and just dont need the stress. And would rather the entire thing would just go away. I just started being the General Manager here and this had been going on for a sometime before I started, now because I stood up to the guy he seems to have targeted me. I have called the police and they say that it is a matter for the civil courts to decide. I dont want to wait that long for this to be resolved civilly. I am a passive person and threats of violence have never been a part of my life. Any help would be great

2007-07-19 02:06:24 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

If so let me know Ill love to see someone other than my friend jose work hard.

2007-07-19 02:06:13 · 23 answers · asked by ill vato! 1 in Immigration

... college and are having a tougher time is life vote for Dems.

What gives?

2007-07-19 02:04:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Sheriff left note on my door. said i can go pick up these papers or they will come to my home or work to serve me personally.

I haven't don anything. What could it be?

What will i have to pay?

Will I go to jail if I can't pay what they're asking?

2007-07-19 02:03:44 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I'm a security officer in training my supervision and some security officers with good experiences they teach me how do the job.
My problem I'm to good with the people even the jerks
and I refuse to be arrogant like many senior officers
they working with me.

I don't want quit this job because I love it
what do you think?
I should keep my good attitude or
I should adopt the method of the senior officers?

2007-07-19 02:01:08 · 6 answers · asked by Sean 2 in Law & Ethics

bonikingv

2007-07-19 02:00:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

And which states?

2007-07-19 01:59:26 · 4 answers · asked by Mezmarelda 6 in Civic Participation

2007-07-19 01:56:32 · 17 answers · asked by Wendy A 1 in Military

I posted this in another section and got only 4 responses in 17 hours. Trying it here in what seems to be the proper category.

2007-07-19 01:55:34 · 2 answers · asked by credo quia est absurdum 7 in Civic Participation

People often say he's worse than a terrorist and more powerful, what's your position on that?

2007-07-19 01:54:29 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If the American people could vote on key issues The results may shock you.
1. Universal health care- CBS news poll 64 % favor
2. Gay marriage- New york Times poll 55% against
3. Aborton- CNN poll 77% legal
4. Late term abortion- ABC news poll 62% illegal
5. Stricter gun control- Time magazine poll 93 % against

So by going with these figures there would be universal healthcare, gay marriage would be not allowed, aborion would be legal, late term abortion would be illegal and gun control laws would remain the same.
Your thoughts?

2007-07-19 01:53:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

as a whole ,no duty ,no tax,no nothing,no regulations whatsoever,free as a bird,if yes
how?

2007-07-19 01:53:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations

I just recieved a confirmation email from my bank that someone set themselves up as a direct payee to recieve a check for $1800 in the mail. I am in NY and it was to be sent to California. I called the bank last night and they said that they will put a stop to the check. How does someone do that? And should the bank be liable for allowing this transaction?

2007-07-19 01:47:12 · 4 answers · asked by catherine v 2 in Law & Ethics

Why don't more people in this country vote? Also, why do we make election days on Tuesdays versus the weekend?

2007-07-19 01:45:37 · 16 answers · asked by Ainhoa 1 in Elections

The solution to the problem with people abusing too many IDs would be a requirement to pay a monthly subscription fee for posting limited number of messages. Only one ID per credit card would be allowed.
A pricing scheme similar to monthly cell phone plans could be introduced (the number of messages posted per month would be equivalent to minutes of talk time). If a person exceeds the monthly limit, additional messages would be charged at higher rate.

Would you be willing to pay for this service and how much?

Please provide answer in the following format: $ per month / number of posts allowed ( for example: $5 / 300 posts)

How much should additional posts (beyond limit) cost?

2007-07-19 01:38:34 · 4 answers · asked by nosf37 4 in Other - Politics & Government

Obviously get a lawyer. This is a first time offense, how much is it gonna cost? Will it really be on my record forever? Do I have to go to SATOP? Please help me, I'm stressing.

2007-07-19 01:31:47 · 5 answers · asked by Baby 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

I want to do a bricklaying course and if I go to prison perversly I can do one for free!
If I'm a law obiding citizen I have to pay!
This is all a bit tounge in cheek.. but I'm sort of curious.

2007-07-19 01:30:07 · 24 answers · asked by Stuart 2006 1 in Law & Ethics

Should we marry here in the Philippines or should he petition me with fiancee visa and marry in Norway?Thank you for the help.

2007-07-19 01:28:47 · 2 answers · asked by miles 1 in Immigration

The Declaration passed through the General Assembly and was adopted by a majority of two thirds. However State D voted against it. Does the Declaration bind State D. Please include your reference and/or source. Thanks

2007-07-19 01:25:37 · 2 answers · asked by jeanne.paris 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-19 01:23:56 · 2 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

where can i get the piece of law saying things like: imitation of name, design and other features is prohibited

or

any kind of law about penalties for forgery?

thanks

2007-07-19 01:23:54 · 3 answers · asked by hado_hl3130 2 in Law & Ethics