Politics & Government - 26 July 2007

or is it "Spend and spend"?
Can someone tell me where there is proof that lower taxes for big oil, for example, is generating enough revenue (by trickle down theory) to pay our rising debts? (hint: Iraq war)

2007-07-26 03:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by topink 6 in Other - Politics & Government

He is legal, married to a white woman, and lives in the United States. They have 2 kids together. He wants a divorce and wants the kids. He is responsible, working .... all good things. His wife wants the kids as tools and support from him. I say white woman because what I am wondering is if there is any Panamanian Law about the custody of the children will go to the father to protect his culture and I guess blood line from him to his children.
Example: The Native Americans have a law that protects all Native American children. That the children in any way possible to stay part of their culture and tribe. So, A Native American man has 2 kids with a white woman, they want a divorce, the kids go to the man, because their culture is protected.
I don't know if I am making sense. Any help with the Panama child custody or culture protection laws would be great.

2007-07-26 03:54:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

In theory, it's not a bad idea...I've never understood why we treat it like it's evil...still. Think about it, in theory mind you, a bunch of people working together toward a common goal of bettering the lives of everyone and eliminating hate and violence based on wage disparities? If it wasn't so easily corrupted, I don't think that it would be a bad way to organize a government...who's paying for your healthcare or making sure that you are able to find employment...not the capitalist system. Any thoughts other than calling me an Anti-American Communist?

2007-07-26 03:50:24 · 26 answers · asked by jaimelleonard 4 in Politics

Long gas lines and video of exploded helicopters attempting to save the hostages plastered all over the television. Those poor hostages blindfolded and giving confessions 24/7. Would that have made his popularity in the single digits?

2007-07-26 03:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I've always heard Republicans accuse Democrats of being the 'gimmiecrat' party..or giving government handouts to people.

But what about Republican welfare handouts to companies?

Isn't corporate welfare just as bad as individual welfare?

Okay..the argument is...companies create jobs so that seems to make it okay..but the reality is..if people have to fend for themselves without handouts...why shouldn't corporations have to fend for themselves as well? If a company can't survive without a government handout..let it fold!

Basically, isn't it true Republicans love giving government handouts as much as Democrats?

2007-07-26 03:47:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

An hour and a half to go-- HURRY, I can't miss class!

Thanks so much!

2007-07-26 03:45:09 · 9 answers · asked by SEXIEST AVATAR™ is HERE. 6 in Politics

I just finished watching that democratic propaganda film, "An Inconvinent Truth" and Al Gore should have to pay me back for the time I spent watching it. I know all my loyal conservative fans out there are thinking, Why C.L.? why did you watch it? I watched it because somebody lied to me and told me Gore admited he hated America in it, so I watched the whole thing waiting for it to happen. But since I watched it, I want all the hippie tree hugging liberals to tell me why do you care? Lets pretend all those scientist are right and It's going to happen, I won't be around so why should I care? I can prove to you it's not true

On one side you have a bunch of respected scientist saying it's going to happen. These are the same scientists that used to think the world was flat! On the other side we have big Oil and George Bush telling us it's not going to happen. Bush has never lied to us, and big business cares more about us then profit. I believe Bush his record speaks for itself.

2007-07-26 03:44:59 · 4 answers · asked by Chuckles 4 in Politics

I want to join the Airforce but all I have is my GED.

2007-07-26 03:43:50 · 9 answers · asked by Jamie 2 in Military

Why are americans so naive about thier own leaders? is it the Disney Factor? Living in a false fabricated La La land of vapid distractions? They lack sophistication and knowledge of history..pathetic

2007-07-26 03:40:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A very good friend was recently arrested for shoplifting. It's completely out of character for her. She's going to court soon and her lawyer asked me to write a letter of refrence for her.
I am stuck on what to write. So far all I have written is how long I have known her and that she is a close trusted friend.
The fact that this is completely out of character for her makes it even harder to write this letter.
She's a telented musician and an excellent student. (she's my room mate, we both go to UMass)
I just have absolutely no clue what to write.

2007-07-26 03:36:54 · 6 answers · asked by Gwenilynd 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-26 03:36:03 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Back in the early 70's tobacco advertisments were banned from television apparently because they were considered a health hazard. I agree with this sentiment even though I smoke myself, however it has come to my attention that very few people have been killed in traffic accidents due to tobacco. I feel it is unfair to the public in general that alcohol is still advertised when thousands of people are killed in alcohol related accidents. I would like at least 100 views on this subject from all my fellow Y/A users. Thank you and God bless.

2007-07-26 03:34:50 · 22 answers · asked by Emissary 6 in Law & Ethics

According to news reports we are heading for a recession. But we do not need the media to tell us becausde we know it. My neighbour's homes have been reposessed, they cannot meet the mortgage repayments.Unemployment is on the increase.A Third of our economy is financing War. $2Trillion to be exact. While property's in freefall slumped by 30%. What's going on ? Thousands of our troops have been sent home in body bags always in dead of night they don't want to publicise the increasing Iraqi death count. Hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians have been slaughtered and for what? Oil Green and Dollars. Meanwhile Cheney is smirking all the way to his offshore account to the tune of $1Billion from the sale of his Haliburton Shares! If that is not blood money I don't know what is. How can they sleep at night while our young men and women die as their kids part in Palm Beach and the Hamptons not the hell hole that is Basra
http://www.counterpunch.org/roberts01102006.html

2007-07-26 03:34:20 · 20 answers · asked by Eric 1 in Politics

Most normal people are content to raise their family and live a normal life. They do not need to be in control of everything around them. As long as the system will supply them with what they need to survive from a reasonable work effort. They do not get involved in the process of trying to control the government or anything else. It seems that those people that suffer from paranoia need to control everything around them to reduce their fear. These people seem to always gain control because of their persistence. Is it possible that most of those people that have managed to gain control are those same people that suffer from paranoia?

If this is true. We need to call on Mr.and Mrs. Normal to get off their *** and get involved. Come save us from the crazies.

2007-07-26 03:32:33 · 5 answers · asked by everymansmedium 2 in Law & Ethics

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AnxVXR5deaCvTDBROYT0Pz_Y7BR.?qid=20070726071256AAbEz8z

2007-07-26 03:31:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-26 03:30:14 · 13 answers · asked by MSz. SLiM 2 in Military

2007-07-26 03:30:04 · 11 answers · asked by the man 1 in Elections

Directed mainly towards Bush supporters:

The facts:
Gas prices have tripled since 1999 (anyone who has paid for gas in 1999 and today can verify that)

Health costs have gone up double digit per year since 1999

The government added nearly 4 trillion to the debt under
Bush (source..Dept of Treasury..bureau of public debt)

We're borrowing and spending hundreds of billions on that sandpit Iraq..

Osama bin Ladin is still alive and so is Al Queda (recent generals report on Al Queda)

Unemployment was lower in 1999 vs today (Dept of Labor statistics)

Wages were higher on an inflationary basis during the 1990s
http://www.epinet.org/content.cfm/webfeatures_snapshots_20060111


..These are all facts that can be verified through government reports...so if you even say its wrong..you're basically an ignorant moron who has no use for facts.


So really..how can anyone say that the economy is better in the 2000s vs 1990s? Prove it.

2007-07-26 03:28:29 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It is due in two hours. Darn my procrastinating ways!!!

2007-07-26 03:25:26 · 17 answers · asked by SEXIEST AVATAR™ is HERE. 6 in Politics

I read somewhere that he was and now that he is campaigning he is "christian"

2007-07-26 03:23:34 · 9 answers · asked by panda 6 in Elections

are intellectually inferior to yard gnomes?

Its true! They cant think for themselves, they spew the same thing they heard at Starbucks that morning from other hatemongers.

Sad state of affairs when these kids sit around and try to dictate what our country should do. Bunch of big mouthed know it alls with a big opinion they got from another coffee drinker.

2007-07-26 03:21:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Since libs hate America why don't they move to a communist country like France or Russia, where they'll fit in better?

2007-07-26 03:17:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I recently graduated college so I have started interviewing for jobs and I can not believe what is happening during the couple of interviews I have been on. One interview the guy asked me if I was married, how long I had been married, and where I met my husband. Now what does that have to do with the job?? Ok another interview I went on the guy told me everything went great and he would schedule me to start coming in for training then that night I get an email saying they are not interested. I was very confused did he lie to me because he did not have the guts to just tell me he was not interested. I have no problem with him not giving me the job but he could at least just be honest about it or if he did change his mind the the two hours since I last talked to him then call me do send me a generic attachment rejection letter. So my question is with especially the first situation and maybe even the second is there anything I should do about this like report it or something?

2007-07-26 03:14:43 · 9 answers · asked by Carrie Y 1 in Law & Ethics

If you do then you are single minded and biased! If you do not vote straight ticket tell me who you have voted for in the past who is opposite of your party. Lets get it out in the open for all to see.

2007-07-26 03:12:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am not talking about the first term soldier, but the real professional soldier.

2007-07-26 03:11:25 · 17 answers · asked by ffperki 6 in Military

2007-07-26 03:00:13 · 19 answers · asked by FEDERITO T 1 in Government

It's about time that American's see the truth for themselves instead of letting the government bully them into a program that is not based on law or fact!

Hurray for the few that know the FACTS!!!

http://wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=56855

2007-07-26 02:59:56 · 4 answers · asked by elmar66 4 in Government

are the trade unions exploiting their right to strike?is it a mistake to have granted them the right to strike?give your opinions....

2007-07-26 02:53:17 · 14 answers · asked by vishnu prasanna 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-07-26 02:51:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My dear friends you; who are seeking for justice , peace , human rights ......Tell and try to convaince me why the world is so silent about what's happenning in Irak ; Afghanistan and in all that poor countries ?

2007-07-26 02:51:37 · 4 answers · asked by mk.mk67 1 in Politics