Politics & Government - 2 August 2007

Minnesota seems to have plenty of money for free abortions, but not enough to fix their failing bridges.

Minnesota State Budget
Major Spending Area: ($ in millions)
Health & Human Svcs $21,257
K-12 Education 15,165
Higher Education 4,836
Transportation 3,092
Property Tax Aids & Credits 3,218
Public Safety 2,180
Environment, Energy & Nat Res 1,537
Debt Service & Other 1,708
Economic Development 1,165
State Government 806
Agriculture & Veterans 429
Total Spending $55,393
http://www.budget.state.mn.us/budget/index.shtml

Minnesota spends $7.2 million on taxpayer funded abortions:
http://www.mccl.org/fp_news/taxpayer_funded_abortion.htm

2007-08-02 15:30:04 · 11 answers · asked by Eukodol 4 in Other - Politics & Government

Would you rather go to church or get laid? Even if you're a hard core Jesus freak that has to be a toughie....so why are these politicians yankin' us about their 'faith'?

2007-08-02 15:29:08 · 7 answers · asked by Noah H 7 in Politics

I think the status they have right now suites them just fine. They're defeated; a minority; and they thrive on AM talk radio. Seems to be their natural place in society.

2007-08-02 15:26:56 · 20 answers · asked by Remember the GOP? 2 in Politics

2007-08-02 15:26:53 · 23 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

I think this is one of the biggest problems America faces today. There is only change after something collapses, gets blown up, or shot up. I think this is pretty naive thinking on my part but this can be tied to any subject from 9/11 or the current immigration problem. Does American policy only change at the last possible second?

Do you believe we can continue like this?
Do you believe this is a liberal/conservative viewpoint?

2007-08-02 15:25:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-02 15:24:49 · 17 answers · asked by MrNeutral 6 in Politics

should I get some type of discount..they had the little ones and it should be thier respondabilites and not mine...I should get to kick the father of the kids in the groin once a year...

2007-08-02 15:23:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm sure these people think they are "firing up the base" but they are actually just turning people into democrats one by one.

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"I'll just wish that John Edwards would get killed in a terrorist attack..."
"I was going to talk about John Edwards but I hear they send you to rehab for using the word "fa**ott"
- both quotes from Ann Coulter

"Thank God for 9/11 and the Virginia Tech Massacre. He is gracious in giving America punishment for sponsoring f@ggotry..."
"I fully support [Bush's nomination of] James Holsinger to the position of Surgeon General... there is no more qualified person."
- both quotes from Fred Phelps

2007-08-02 15:23:32 · 12 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Politics

Any takers?

2007-08-02 15:21:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I mean , been on the immigration site for the last couple months , has dramaticaly changed my life ,I discover that today when I was so entretained answering a question my wife came to ask me for something and to my surprise , I got angry
at her for interrupting me , so then i realize that this is gone too far , and all for nothing I have not help to solve anything but only to fuel the fire , even more . so I'm just moving on to new things , cheers for some , good luck to all. I wish there was a magic stick so we can talk to each other in a civil manner . without insults , or racist comments , good day .

2007-08-02 15:21:07 · 20 answers · asked by santos laguna 3 in Immigration

I have a problem with the fact that you can be 18 and join the military fire weapons go to Iraq and get shot but you can't legally buy beer and alcohol

Then a teenager can't buy cigarettes, buy beer and alcohol, some can't get a license in some states, can't vote but CAN get charged as an "adult" for some crimes

Or this one an 18 and a 85yr old are okay but a 15 and 18 are bad yet the 15 and 18 are closer in age and are in the same high school in some circumstances

ju bored wondering LOL what do you think........

2007-08-02 15:17:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I have seen several plans proposed by Congress, but have yet to see the cut-and run plans that people keep talking about?
can someone give me an example of plan that calls for immediate removal of US troops? Thanks.

2007-08-02 15:15:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I really want some solid informative awnesers, I understand only estimates will probably be availabe. What I don't want is some speculation from a racist who only hates illegals because they are hispanic, and not because what they do to the economy.

It seems that illegals really contribute to agriculture, after all, every country needs workers and I doubt an english speaking american with a high school degree will want to work in the fields for minimum wage, but im not so sure about other aspects of the US economy.

What benefits is an illegal immigrant in the United States benefiting from without giving back is basically what I want to know.

2007-08-02 15:11:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

My grandfather is a veteran of the pacific campaign and I need to know if I should look into this before I have his medals mounted.

2007-08-02 15:10:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I know that people into subjects such as pedophilia or bestiality in this country are considered to be sexual offenders, especially for having possession of child porn on their computers. However, I was wondering if illustration wise if such images could be created legally. I know for instance there are illustrations out there depicting murder, rape, and torture of women (which is also immoral/illegal). I'd imagine that since that is legal to have such fantasy illustrations that other subjects would be also legally acceptable no?

2007-08-02 15:09:50 · 6 answers · asked by Amy 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-02 15:09:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-02 15:08:36 · 26 answers · asked by MrNeutral 6 in Politics

2007-08-02 15:05:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-08-02 14:59:10 · 15 answers · asked by Soylent 4 in Politics

I'm speaking of the Pro's and Anti's who have nothing legitimate to add to the conversation.Those who only make a "case"by spouting racist or inflammatory remarks to just get a reaction.Is there some type of game going on to see how many answers these get that I'm unaware of?What is the purpose and why are we drawn to them?

2007-08-02 14:55:59 · 17 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4 in Immigration

It is not my desire to hurt anyone, only to give extra food for thought. Is it not possible that we are being herded like sheep to an inevitable end? Have we come to believe the lies of politicians because we have no will to do our own thinking from not knowing how to think for ourselves or do we just not want to deal with it?

2007-08-02 14:52:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I know you cons are always complaining about liberals, so I was wondering what you thought we could do worse? In the last six years, we have been:

1: bogged down in someone's civil war
2. stretched our military so thin that we have to extend tours of duty
3. Ignored the will of the American people
4. Spied on innocent Americans illegaly without consent
5. destroyed every alliance we have

2007-08-02 14:51:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-02 14:50:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It was either 2 trillion USD or 3.5 trillion USD, I can't remember -_-

2007-08-02 14:49:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

It seems to me that the Republican candidates should start dis-associating themselves publicly from the paranoid radio hosts and filth spewers that used to pass as "the moral majority".

I have a feeling that a close association with someone like Ann Coulter or Rush Limbaugh could really hurt someone in the '08 election.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6otjSCjgm48

Will you hesitate before giving a thumbs up to someone on here who agrees with you for all the wrong reasons?

2007-08-02 14:47:17 · 12 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Politics

do you think your ideas would help?

2007-08-02 14:43:42 · 12 answers · asked by Ms. V 5 in Government

Karl Rove belongs in the Kremlin in the old USSR.

2007-08-02 14:42:36 · 10 answers · asked by amazed we've survived this l 4 in Politics

Yet they believe that Clinton had a body trail behind him and that there is a "liberal media"...I guess when I was seeing Monica's dress for six months, it was the "conservative media"...you guys are hilarious...btw, I think they are all ridciulous

2007-08-02 14:41:48 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

As an African American, it is very frustrating looking at folk using racist remarks to go against or defend their stand for or against illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is a serious problem in the United States. Why do (SOME) whites use hatred and start attacking all hispanics by saying very derogatory things? On the other hand, why do (SOME) hispanics vilify whites by calling them bigots and racists simpy because they speak out against uncensored migrations? Will any of this help? We cannot and will not be able to effectively get to the bottom of having open borders until we deal with the issue like rational adults. How can we confront the greater issue without confronting personal ethnic ones?

2007-08-02 14:39:31 · 7 answers · asked by Richard S 4 in Immigration

When something is going well, they hop on and support it 100%. When something else is not going as planned, the liberals put blame on the right. This really shows weakness on the left. Liberals never have ideas to solve any problems, but have a lot of hateful comments.

2007-08-02 14:38:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics