Politics & Government - 24 July 2007

2007-07-24 16:23:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I had what appeared to be a very successful phone interview. The employer had offered at the end of the phone conversation to fly me to another state for an in-person interview. He asked about my availability to travel, and requested that I email him with specific dates. I did. He has not responded to two emails and a phone call. Is there something I can do? I think his silence is unprofessional and unethical. He reneged on his oral promise. Is there any recourse I have? I don't understand his silence at all. Why doesn't he simply communicate to me what he decided with respect to the position, even if he had decided to retract his offer for free travel?

2007-07-24 16:19:33 · 11 answers · asked by KC 1 in Law & Ethics

And congress should have only the right to fund them?

Isn't the reason we have a Democracy is so all that power isn't in the hands of one man?

Not saying we shouldn't have gone to war (I happen to know how grateful much of the populace is) but it seems to me he wants a bit too much power.

My opinion, whats yours?

2007-07-24 16:19:24 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I was involved in a collision with an 11 yr old on a motorized scooter. He ran into the side of my vehicle and after the accident was investigated by my insurance, he was deemed 90% at fault. The cost of my repair ($1124.36) will not be covered completely by my insurance as I only have a $1000 deductible. I would like to proceed to small claims court in order to be compensated for the damages. However, I would like to know what are my chances in a case like this. Please inform me if you can. Thanks.

2007-07-24 16:18:40 · 5 answers · asked by michiboo2 2 in Law & Ethics

Yes the USA Canada border is about as secure as (insert analogy that would imply our border is not secure here). If you look at the 9/11 commission report they mentioned a lot about how the terrorists used our lax enforcement on our NORTHERN border against us. Notice there was very little about the US mexico border. Also if you have crossed those border quite often in my case you would know how easy it is to illegally hop back and forth across the border. Very little to no patrol along the great lakes. One border crosses doesn't even have live crossing guards and is done by teleconference and is really only done based on an honor system. Seriously if you think Mexico is a joke look at our 49th parallel.

2007-07-24 16:16:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-07-24 16:16:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

When I was young men were in charge of everything. They really didn't listen to their women at all, which was a mistake. Things began to change in the 60s, some for the better and some for the worse. Women got paid equally in the job force, which was a good thing. Unfortunately though, women eventually began to take charge of everything, not so good. Women are so much better at relationships than I am ( another good thing) but not so good at thinking without the influence of the emotions. Men are much better at that. We pretty much balance each other out in a healthy relationship.
What America needs now are men who will stand up and be men. Thinking without the dominance of emotion.
Are you the man? Or will you just say "Yes Dear."

2007-07-24 16:15:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what would you do if you were under constant threat of suicide bombs killing you and your family. israel has never instigated a war. i admit the last conflict with lebanon was handled poorly but israel did everything in its power to limit civilian casualties. but i will say again, look at the history books israel has never stuck first and the Palestinians are constantly bombing israelis and people call israel the terrorists.

2007-07-24 16:13:08 · 10 answers · asked by larry j 3 in Politics

After giving us all those dramatic speeches, full of sound and fury, about how their strategy would win the war,---we now learn that most of their nominees plan to "stay the course", and do the same things Bush has been doing.
One wonders why they would choose to follow a man who they called "dummy" for the past 5 years. ---Are they dumber than the "dummy"?

2007-07-24 16:09:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Media sources including Pauls Rogers said its coming.

2007-07-24 16:04:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-24 16:03:07 · 16 answers · asked by Kenneth E 1 in Elections

Some stores will not accept bills higher than $50, is that legal?

Also, some stores only allow use of credit cards if the amount is over $10.00, is that legal?

Can anyone help. Thanks.

2007-07-24 16:02:11 · 4 answers · asked by RR 2 in Law & Ethics

In a world where the news is filterd so much that what you end up with is only a percentage of the truth. Can there be something said about "fake news" shows?

2007-07-24 16:01:56 · 18 answers · asked by Bibliomaniac 2 in Other - Politics & Government

The Sombrero or the Turban?

2007-07-24 16:01:48 · 20 answers · asked by American Man 3 in Politics

Terrorists use the local population to foment attacks on our soldiers with impunity. WHO allows the "jihadists" to plant roadside bombs ? WHO uses religious sites to attack our troops ? The local population are accomplices in these attacks and yet they suffer, not at all. If ALL were treated as though they were active combatants, I believe that there would be a lot less loss of our troops.
A famous Muslim conqueror gave cities 3 days to surrender.
Day 1 The leader would die.

Day 2 ALL the fighters would die.

Day 3 ALL would die.

Tamerlane didn't have too much problem after the first city.

Unfortunately, we (the U.S.) have forgotten how to WIN, and therefore we are doomed to fail.

2007-07-24 16:01:08 · 2 answers · asked by meyer441 1 in Military

Ashcroft was a tighty whitey kook who thought the statues in the Justice Department should have their private parts covered - but his replacement is far worse.

Alberto Gonzalez authored the infamous "quaint torture" memo, and even went so far as to try and pressure a hospitalized Ashcroft into approving what we now know was another secret intelligence gathering program so intolerable even Ashcroft wouldn't put his signature on it. Exactly what that program is - and what happened between the two is still unknown, and Gonzalez spent his day in front of congress today backpedaling and BS'ing to avoid all the questions he was asked.

It's clear this man is a liar - and this situation recalls the days leading up to the Watergate scandal.

Gonzalez needs to go - and his boss knows exactly why but isn't telling us the truth.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/prosecutors_gonzales;_ylt=AoMV7OfssK7Dpl7gXb3.592s0NUE

2007-07-24 16:00:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Does anyone know if the US Army gives soldiers Columbus Day (Oct 8) off and the previous Fri (Oct 5) off this year?

2007-07-24 16:00:09 · 6 answers · asked by TMF 3 in Military

2007-07-24 15:58:42 · 8 answers · asked by Kevin 6 in Elections

2007-07-24 15:57:21 · 2 answers · asked by robjd_2103 2 in Law & Ethics

news link---> http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070725/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/terror_threat

2007-07-24 15:56:19 · 15 answers · asked by clue2 1 in Immigration

Mine is Barack Obama or Joe Biden
but i''m interested in hearing who yours is

2007-07-24 15:55:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-07-24 15:55:37 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Since the USA is the greatest best most successul nation on earth ever, we have a moral obligation to share our success with the rest of the world...and I dont mean hands out, I mean to impose our system on them. The time is ripe for it...since we are the world's only super power right now...we should strike while the iron is hot and create a great "American Peace" by spreading ourselves all over the globe militarily and economically. Our culture should be all over ...a starbucks and mcdonalds in ever corner of the globe, and capitalism spreading like wild fire along with democracy compelled by our military.

It is our duty...and our destiny.....right?????

2007-07-24 15:52:52 · 11 answers · asked by ningis n 1 in Politics

2007-07-24 15:52:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Yes Fred Thomson (the guy who played Arthur Branch on Law and Order) is the same person I'm talking about now

2007-07-24 15:52:23 · 13 answers · asked by osunumberonefan 5 in Elections

All great civilizations have fallen from within.

2007-07-24 15:52:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

WASHINGTON — The Bush administration has acted to block a lawsuit against the United Arab Emirates by the families of children abducted from African countries for use as jockeys.
Officials said the State Department has been directed to help prevent a trial in a Miami court by representatives of an estimated 10,000 children forced into becoming camel jockeys in the UAE. The suit has targeted UAE Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of the Dubai emirate.

See link - http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2007/ss_gulf_07_23.asp

Question - What are your thoughts ?

2007-07-24 15:50:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

When Barack Obama responded to the question posed to him and Hillary Clinton, concerning meeting with leaders of Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Syria, etc.

He said sure, within the first year he would make efforts to do so.

And Hillary Clinton said she would not meet PERSONALLY with any of them in her first year (if elected president).

Now the media is saying that Barack Obama erred in his answer, because of in-experience.

But what I think Barack Obama meant was simply this.

* He would make diplomatic efforts to meet with those leaders, via the usual diplomatic channels that are already in place at the State Department.

What EXACTLY is Your View On This matter?

2007-07-24 15:50:19 · 3 answers · asked by BringBaka 3 in Politics

I am in a situation where behind closed doors, I was told by my company ," We really do not want an OSHA. If you work w/ us we will look out for you , BUT you have to do what you think is best." Nudge, wink. I have just gotten the job and I am not protected by the union. It has been 5 days now, and none of my superiors have given an ounce of comfort about my job.I am left in LIMBO. My peers on the other hand are very upset w/ how I am being treated. What to do ?

2007-07-24 15:49:55 · 11 answers · asked by boomboom222222 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-24 15:49:17 · 10 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics