Politics & Government - 20 July 2007

spend an hour in a phonebooth with Rosie O'Donnell discussing conservative values, or smoke a yak dung cigar?

2007-07-20 07:59:10 · 3 answers · asked by TeeHee 3 in Civic Participation

cause for every building they take down, we take down one of thier country's..... they can't be that dumb... can they,,, Bush has a hair line trigger finger....

2007-07-20 07:58:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I dont have the passport from my country. Can I use the US's re-entry permit to get VISA Stamps on it so that I can travel internationally?
Thanks you very much.

2007-07-20 07:56:56 · 4 answers · asked by Nathan l 1 in Immigration

I know it is hard to define “evil”, so I will put it this way:

You find a jinni, and he gives you a special weapon, which would allow you to go back in time and magically end one of the following regimes.
Base your decisions ONLY ON MORAL reasons, not strategic or political.
Which one would you want to take out from the list:

Nazi Germany / Hitler
The Khmer Rouge / Pol Pot
USSR / Stalin
Afghanistan / Taliban
The DPRK (North Korea) / the Kim family
PRC / Mao
Iraq / Saddam
Imperial Japan / Emperor Hirohito

And why?

Ya, I know it is a silly question, but have fun with it.

2007-07-20 07:56:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

"How about that Osama bin Laden? He's got another one of those videos. ... This is really creepy stuff. ... He is a maniacal extremist, he's full of threats, there's a lot of ranting. No, wait a minute. That's Rosie O'Donnell's blog"

what you think?

2007-07-20 07:56:04 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Or is the problem soley that of the black community?

2007-07-20 07:54:16 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-07-20 07:54:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070718/ap_on_re_us/prisons_racial_disparity

(Please keep the racism to a minimum, this is not meant to be a hateful forum)

The survey released today notes that there is a giant gap between whites and black and hispanic prisoners. In some cases the number of black inmates is 5 times the number of whites while hispanics are jailed at almost twice the number as whites. The numbers are there, but does that mean there is a bias among law makers, police, and judges? Is it a sort of rite of passage for young blacks and hispanics to go to jail, or commit crimes (see Goodfellas)? Your insightful thoughts and comments are welcome.

2007-07-20 07:54:01 · 6 answers · asked by shortstop42000 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-07-20 07:53:41 · 14 answers · asked by desireelyb 1 in Military

Doesn't it keep us from being truthful?

2007-07-20 07:53:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I thought a full stop was just momentary but Lynnwood seems to have a 3 second rule as the traffic camera shoots a picture when you get to the intersection then another one 3 seconds later and if you moved you are deemed to have not made a full stop. I cannot find this in the traffic law however. I also wonder if this is enforced on bus drivers and police who seem to make tne same short stop ( less than full second ) as most drivers do.

2007-07-20 07:52:38 · 2 answers · asked by anteater 69 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Don't you feel scared by the fact that everyone could come and shoot you anytime?
Dont you think that punishing one person (eg:a killer) by death is just some kind of revenge which is not what a state should do?
I ask you this because I love America but I'm scared by these two things

ps:I'm European

2007-07-20 07:52:03 · 19 answers · asked by Kissa 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

There is legislation in the Congress to accomplish this, but it appears the Democratic leadership was trying to defeat it.

What say you?

2007-07-20 07:49:23 · 7 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Law & Ethics

This story was posted on Yahoo.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070718/ap_on_re_us/prisons_racial_disparity

If you are going to say that blacks are more likely to become incarcerated than whites, then is it only fair to state in the report how blacks are much more likely to commit crimes?

Blacks as a % of their population are much more likely to commit a crime than whites.

As an example, say that blacks are 10% of the population, but 30% of the criminals. These numbers are only for explanation and may or may not be true.

Then, blacks are 3 times more likely to be in jail simply because they commit more crimes per 100,000.

Where is this in the report? I cannot see it.

How about what types of crimes? Violent crimes are almost mandatory jail time, while petty crimes are generally not.

Is it any wonder why conservatives like myself do not pay attention to the press when they completely distort the story by leaving out relevant facts.

2007-07-20 07:45:38 · 12 answers · asked by GOPneedsarealconservative 4 in Politics

Do men and women have natural rights?

2007-07-20 07:42:54 · 4 answers · asked by the_defiant_kulak 5 in Law & Ethics

For example, Jews create a racist Jewish project called Israel/Zionism in the Middle East and the American taxpayers are forced to support this Jewish state with hundreds of billions of dollars. Where is the so-called Separation doctrine when it comes to Jews?

2007-07-20 07:42:26 · 16 answers · asked by jeremiahjjjjohnson 2 in Other - Politics & Government

because

2007-07-20 07:40:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

afterall, you think it is us who did 9/11 right? How do you think the US Government will do it this time?

2007-07-20 07:39:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This is a grisly hypothetical - I sincerely hope and pray it never happens. But let's assume, for this question only, that it has. Terrorists have succeeded in "nuking" one or more US cities.

I'm not really asking what should take place in response as much as what do you think WOULD happen, in terms of law enforcement and military response, especially in our country.

The whole issue gives me the willies. But have at it anyway. Thanks.

2007-07-20 07:39:10 · 2 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Government

I got this from a local radio station:

The Speech George W. Bush SHOULD give:
Thursday 05-17-2007 11:31am
Normally, I start these things out by saying “My Fellow Americans.” Not doing it this time. If the polls are any indication, I don’t know who more than half of you are anymore. I do know something terrible has happened, and that you’re really not fellow Americans any longer.

I’ll cut right to the chase here: I quit. Now before anyone gets all in a lather about me quitting to avoid impeachment, or to avoid prosecution or something, let me assure you: there’s been no breaking of laws or impeachable offenses in this office.

The reason I’m quitting is simple. I’m fed up with you people.

I’m fed up because you have no understanding of what’s really going on in the world. Or of what’s going on in this once-great nation of ours. And the majority of you are too lazy to do your homework and figure it out...........

2007-07-20 07:36:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It's amazing, but I entered college as a farily liberal person. Education changed me. I understand Consrvatism is not for everyone, but it is the best choice for me. I believe in being self reliant. With my views where else could I go?

I am Pro Life, I think marriage should be between a man & a woman, I think no american should be taxed by the US government at a rate higher than 33%, I beleive in self reliance and giving to charity not being over taxed and creating a giant Nanny State, I believe the US has no choice but to police the World because if we did not who would?

I don't think our founders were conservatives or liberals. I do know this - no where did our founders advocate the socialist policies found on the left. They detested high taxes. I am sure they would be in favor of americans keeping the majority of the income that they earn. Today's democrat party always raises taxes and never cuts them. Our founders were definatley not democrats!

2007-07-20 07:35:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am curious about this, really. A visit to the Democratic Underground website convinced me that there are those who take this possibility seriously.

I do not. But I'm curious as to who does, and also as to what others think of those people. Thanks.

2007-07-20 07:35:15 · 11 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Government

I mean, if Bush dosen't keep the troops\pressure on the Fantic Muslim terroristsin Iraq and afganastan,,, don't you think they will build up streangth and try to attack us her in the US?

2007-07-20 07:34:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I was wondering if someone who currently lives in France or any other country can become a U.S. Marine.

2007-07-20 07:34:04 · 8 answers · asked by Ivana la piba 1 in Immigration

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070720/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us_troops

This guy or Congress?

2007-07-20 07:33:46 · 11 answers · asked by Brad the Fox 3 in Politics

How does the energy efficiency of the personal residence(s) of Clinton, Gore and Bush compare?
Which are practicing what they preach?
How about Mr. Kerry?

2007-07-20 07:33:16 · 5 answers · asked by Jewel 1 in Politics

is it true that in or around november, Bush has to pull out of the middle east, b/c a new president will be taking over and it was his decision to go in, so the congress and house would have to revote under the new president to decide if we will go back over there??

2007-07-20 07:30:54 · 5 answers · asked by UGHwhatever 3 in Other - Politics & Government

I can't figure it out.
These guys are making Americans look like chumps and yet they keep coming back for more.

2007-07-20 07:30:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Hillary for her last name
Obama for his voice and "charisma"
Edwards for his looks
Yet the two candidates with the most experience, best legislative and ethical records and have actual platform's with actual plans of action are hardly noticed.

Joe Biden is by far the best DNC candidate if based on substance and qaulifications

2007-07-20 07:28:34 · 18 answers · asked by mymadsky 6 in Politics

2007-07-20 07:28:25 · 19 answers · asked by Casey D 2 in Politics