Politics & Government - 3 August 2007

What would they stand to gain from losing in Iraq? They got blamed for us being there to begin with, wouldn't a victory justify their war?

2007-08-03 04:36:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

long story short, my neighbors and i ended up in an argument at which point i decided to stop all contact with them. today one of them knocked on my door to verbally accost me, when i shut the door (and in my state of irritation i did tell her "this, this is me slamming the door in your face"... i will not try to claim innocence) she chose to contact via yahoo messenger. does anyone happen to know if i have any recourse if this continues? i refuse to keep my son and myself reclusive because she feels the need to yell at me.

2007-08-03 04:36:25 · 15 answers · asked by Jenessa 5 in Military

$19 BILLION tax dollars are missing in Iraq.
Hmm.
Something a tad bit odd about that -don't you think?

2007-08-03 04:36:11 · 18 answers · asked by Your Teeth or Mine? 5 in Politics

2007-08-03 04:35:12 · 2 answers · asked by Amy P 1 in Military

2007-08-03 04:34:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Instead of building a wall to protect the border with Mexico, wouldn’t it be easier to have a satellite equipped with thermal imaging (and all the other good stuff) send a live feed to a central command center? This way when illegals are spotted, border agents can be dispatched to intercept them. I know that it won’t work in absolutely all parts of the border but it will work in most parts of the border. Wouldn’t it also save money since border patrol can be dispatched only to where they are needed, much like firefighters or paramedics, and we won’t have agents patrolling empty parts of the desert?

2007-08-03 04:34:01 · 6 answers · asked by JG T 2 in Immigration

2007-08-03 04:31:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I asked earlier if General Petraeus reported progress in Iraq would a continued effort be supported. Most people said no because they thought Petraeus would say whatever Bush wanted him to about the success of the troop surge.
General Petraeus may have been appointed by Bush, but his appointment was approved by congress. Congress, therefore, must give this general some credibility.
Has the level of trust in our government reached an all time low that Americans aren't willing to believe even our military leaders? Why is it that General Petraeus will only be believed if he reports this fall that the situation in Iraq is without hope?

2007-08-03 04:29:53 · 21 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

If congressional Democrats seem a little hysterical these days, it just might be due to news that the surge counteroffensive in Iraq is yielding some progress.

Rush Limbaugh and other conservative pundits have made the observation in recent years that for Democrats to win, America must lose. Their point is that with a Republican in the White House, good news on the economy, the war, and just about any other major issue, is good for Republicans and bad for Democrats.
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/LorieByrd/2007/08/03/if_democrats_are_upset_there_must_be_good_news

2007-08-03 04:28:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

question. He is writing to us telling us that what the recruiters told him is NOT what is going to really happen with him. He is 18 years old. My husband wants to go talk to the recruiter and see if he can straighten it out. I'm telling him NOT to do that because my son would be punished even more so if his parents get involved. Am I right? Can you PLEASE give me some insight into this so I can explain to my husband what could happen if the parents get involved. They're trying to make men out of these boys and I understand. I've heard stories. Can any of you share any similar experiences (either positive or negative) if a parent gets involved in this stuff? Thank a bunch.

2007-08-03 04:25:09 · 21 answers · asked by butterfliesRfree 7 in Military

August 1, 2007

From Associated Press:

A grand jury has indicted three Marshall County men on charges they ran a prostitution ring with women they brought in from other counties. U.S. Attorney Alice Martin says the three were Mexican citizens.

They are 31-year-old Miguel Leon Mora, 25-year-old Jose Fernandez-Gonzales, and 41-year-old Jose Elias Miranda-Gullien.

2007-08-03 04:23:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I just rented an apartment at my new house. I told the couple that I required a 1 year contract. I heard nothing from them until the day they were going to move in. That same day, I mentioned the contract but both of them were not present so I said i'd go back when they were both there. My husband and I went August 2, and they REFUSE to sign!!! I told them that if they dont sign it, they have to leave at the end of the month. What should I do??

2007-08-03 04:21:46 · 6 answers · asked by Mommy to Joel 2 in Law & Ethics

I am an american teen.

2007-08-03 04:20:35 · 13 answers · asked by shadow_doggy_lover 1 in Civic Participation

Is the NEW $300 million U.S. Embassy in Iraq – (The one being built using slave labor), just a phallus extension for the Bush Administration?

You known; sort of like an 80-year-old man driving a Red Convertible…

What is the point?

2007-08-03 04:20:16 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know i would have to get a green card but is there a way to join without one? i have heard of people in other countries joining and serving so the military will give them citizenship? anyone know of anything?

2007-08-03 04:18:47 · 5 answers · asked by tmcblue 3 in Military

Then why don't you want to cut off funds for the Department of Education?

Its creation in 1979 was controversial and opposed by many in the Republican Party, who saw the department as an unconstitutional, unnecessary federal bureaucratic intrusion into local affairs.

It's been a total failure, why do you want to throw more money at it?

2007-08-03 04:18:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Was it supposedly bribe money?
Who gave it to him?

I never heard the end of that story.

2007-08-03 04:15:43 · 10 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Politics

2007-08-03 04:15:15 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

in Pennsylvania

2007-08-03 04:12:55 · 1 answers · asked by donellew2002 2 in Law & Ethics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_go_ot/raid_on_congress

When will the feds get their acts together to enable the courts to put these loser politicians away once and for all???

2007-08-03 04:11:26 · 4 answers · asked by vinny_says_relax 7 in Politics

Ed. from Kimberley A. Strassel, WSJ:

"Back in the hot summer of 1990, Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell proudly engineered the infamous "luxury tax," a nasty little tithe on everything from furs to jewelry to yachts. Democrats were proud: Not only were they throwing new dollars at the Treasury, they'd done it by socking it to the rich. The wealthy, in the words of then-House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt, would finally pay "their fair share."
Within a year, Mr. Mitchell was back in the Senate passionately demanding an end to the same dreaded luxury tax. The levy had devastated his home state of Maine's boat-building business, throwing yard workers, managers and salesmen out of jobs. The luxury tax was repealed by 1993..."

--Used with permission from OpinionJournal.com, a web site from Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

To read more:

http://www.opinionjournal.com/columnists/kstrasselpw/?id=110010422

Poor liberals, listen up: Taxing the rich always trickles down to you.

2007-08-03 04:09:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I am starting my own business and i am wondering if any one knows if being ¨bonded¨and obtaining a ¨criminal check¨is the same?

2007-08-03 04:09:20 · 6 answers · asked by tar66 1 in Law & Ethics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_re_as/china_living_buddhas

Just look at the government control over Buddhism in China.

Could the recent efforts in Congress to redefine the meaning of what lobbying means lead to churches having their speech and actions controlled through the courts (and therefore effectively suppressed, at least in part)?

2007-08-03 04:08:17 · 3 answers · asked by MoltarRocks 7 in Other - Politics & Government

But Mom! The other 61-year-olds get an allowance!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/italy_mother_dc;_ylt=AhcZA6wLZg_usd7wjP0ONEUE1vAI
She should of given him the boot years ago!

2007-08-03 04:08:08 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-03 04:06:54 · 28 answers · asked by Eyota Xin 1 in Politics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070803/ap_on_go_ot/raid_on_congress

These hypocrites often make their living trying to find ways around the constitution yet when their hiney gets in a bind, they are quick to assert their rights. Let me get this straight. You don't like the bill of rights when it comes to something you want to do to others, yet you want to use it when you get in trouble. Either you
take what you dish out or you respect the rights when passing laws and when the law is on your case. Opinions?

2007-08-03 04:06:36 · 2 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5 in Other - Politics & Government

It was 1990 when the federal government first issued an ominous label for Minnesota's busiest bridge: "structurally deficient." This from
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/03/national/main3130372.shtml

1990 was during the first Clinton era- NOT under Bush.
Yet, some people are hollering Bush did it.

When you make remarks like that, you show the world who you really are.

If ten thousand people believe a foolish notion, then ten thousand people are fools.
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2007-08-03 04:06:03 · 15 answers · asked by krazykyngekorny 4 in Politics

Isn't that the ultimate example of Bu-Shiite?

2007-08-03 04:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by topink 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-03 04:04:05 · 5 answers · asked by B 1 in Military

Well,at least send special forces in to get the terrorist.

2007-08-03 04:02:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military