Politics & Government - 3 August 2007

government vacations.Guess - like Cheney said - they aren't taking 2 months off as planned or else one could get the feeling that our soldiers are expendable to the government there - don't you think?

2007-08-03 04:01:45 · 8 answers · asked by Your Teeth or Mine? 5 in Politics

2007-08-03 03:59:52 · 31 answers · asked by razor 5 in Politics

decisions he makes with regard to how to use those armed forces? And further, if something suddenly happened and the war started to go really, really well, does the fact that we're not allowed to blame Bush for the failures of the war also mean we wouldn't have to credit him for the successes?

2007-08-03 03:56:43 · 10 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

2007-08-03 03:55:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-03 03:55:06 · 8 answers · asked by Gregory 1 in Military

2007-08-03 03:54:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

after their fourth successive rollicking by the british public

2007-08-03 03:53:07 · 9 answers · asked by Digby 3 in Other - Politics & Government

The fall of a bridge in Minnesota. The destruction of the levees in New Orleans. The northeast blackout. NYC steam pipes. 27% of the nation's bridges judged structurally unsound. Cracks appearing in 1930s hydroelectric dams.

And nobody talking about it. Tony Snow says that these are 'isloated incidents,' but are these just the ripple that precedes the tidal wave?

Fixing bridges and dams isn't as interesting as national health care and the war in Iraq, but shouldn't it be a top priority of the next administration, and a top issue in the 2008 elections?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/02/AR2007080202410.html?hpid=topnews

2007-08-03 03:52:44 · 3 answers · asked by Chredon 5 in Politics

Because we're spending all that money that WAS earmarked for infrastructure repairs in Iraq.............oh, wait..... The bridge was labelled 'structurally unstable' in 1990--and yet no money was earmarked for replacing it for the past 17 years. Okay then, I know it's been a hot summer in Minneapolis. It probably collapsed due to global warming which MELTED the bridge. Wait. Steel can't melt right (ala Twin towers collapse). Which brings us back to back to the only 'lib-logical' conclusion. It was a controlled demolition--planned and executed by Bush himself! How am I doing?

2007-08-03 03:52:29 · 18 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

I have been driving since 1996 and have never had any trouble with the courts. I passed my advanced driving test in 2000, and like to think I am a good driver. I am not certain the police have this right, so can I contest this, and win? Seems unfair when my car was scratched, the police knew it, and did nothing, also the company never paid for the car to be fixed up. Guess I am just p*ssed off. Help !!

2007-08-03 03:49:31 · 9 answers · asked by Rachel_Louise33 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

When Americastan is finally established we will get to choose what colors we want. Because dumb cons will have the Patriot Act taken away from them and their 'fight the enemy' attitude would be diminished.

Extremist Muslims will then have free reign over us so we can finally live in peace with them!!

Make burkas, not war!!!

Down with protecting ourselves, Up witih appeasing terrorists!!

http://ginacobb.typepad.com/gina_cobb/images/2007/04/03/nancy_pelosi_3.jpg

2007-08-03 03:49:04 · 3 answers · asked by SEXIEST AVATAR™ is HERE. 6 in Politics

I have an MBA and yet my CEO makes more than 141 times my annual compensation.

The question isn't about my gap, but about how the gap in our country as well as many others can by narrowed.

2007-08-03 03:47:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

We all know it's just a matter of time. No way any lib is going to let this go without somehow blaming Bush or Global Warming.

2007-08-03 03:41:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My Aunt owns a consignment shop in MD. Last night, someone threw a rock threw the glass door and unlocked it, went inside and stole her cash register. How can we catch whoever did this? I'm thinking fingerprinting the rock, but I've heard it's expensive. What can we do?

2007-08-03 03:37:51 · 4 answers · asked by the_proficient_1 1 in Other - Politics & Government

(assualt). What are his chances of joining the Army or Marines?

2007-08-03 03:34:24 · 16 answers · asked by rgdave2323 1 in Military

The Minneapolis brige collapse has been POLITICISED! Yes, the Liberals are up to it again! Minnesota Democrats - who have controled the State for almost 30 years mind you - have balmed President Bush for the lack of funds to keep Minneosta's infrastructure up to date. Let's see if I have this correct:

(1) Democrats have ruled Minnesota for the better part of 30 years, right?

(2) Ten years ago that bridge was inspected and needed some big repairs/improvements then, right? Someone needs to start asking Elwyn Tinklenberg where all that money went.

(3) 9/11 had not happened then, right?

(4) We weren't at war with Iraq then, right?

(5) Bush wasn't President, right?

But yet the bridge collapse is blamed on Bush.
Can someone explain that to me? Or should I just chalk it up to Bush Derangement Syndrome?

2007-08-03 03:33:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And if so, why has he ignored them?

2007-08-03 03:32:03 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

quizmaster gave was true and feasable or was he having a laugh. the question was

WHAT WOULD FBI CHIEF AND RABID ANTI COMMUNIST J EDGAR HOOVER NEVER DO IN HIS CAR

answer- HE WOULD NEVER TAKE A LEFT TURN


Do you believe this is something that j edgar would have done

2007-08-03 03:30:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

can you help a brother out?

2007-08-03 03:28:20 · 15 answers · asked by not_omniscient_enough 1 in Elections

Well, if you consider Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hanity, or Michael Savage Liberal then yeah I would agree that the Media is Liberal. Oh yeah and there are people with TV shows like Glen Beck or Bill Oreilly. Are they Liberal too?

Oh, yeah and if the Media was SOO Anit-God then why, why do I have about 4 Chriatian chanels on my T.V. that talk down about abortion and Homosexuality.

Why can't I get any Liberal talk shows in my local area. Everytime I turn the dial on AM, there's ONLY conservative talkers. I used to get Allan Colmes but then replaced it with freaking Rusty Humphries.

How are there still any Conservatives left anywhere if EVERYWHERE we turn there's the "Gay agenda", and other things they rant about... How are there still kids who believe in Conservative "values" if we are SOO Liberal.

2007-08-03 03:15:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Ihave a mentally disabled son who lives with his parents He cannot make decisions for himself He is 42 yrs of age and goes to Spindletop M. H. M.R.

2007-08-03 03:04:46 · 4 answers · asked by purpleangelslove 1 in Law & Ethics

I feel US though claim itself to be most superior in military still lacks war tactics, strategy and military techs.

2007-08-03 03:04:20 · 11 answers · asked by intellect_inside 2 in Military

I am answering a classified, the description sounds like something I have done before, but when I called he said i had to have been a chief stewart before. Anyone know what that is is?

2007-08-03 03:03:53 · 3 answers · asked by dufourmaria@att.net 2 in Military

What were ur criminal charges? Were they misdemeanors or felonies? and what did ur recruiter tell u?

2007-08-03 03:02:27 · 3 answers · asked by Antonio R 2 in Military

I work in a school district that has an exclusive contract with a local private mental health provider. The contract allows this provider the ability to come onto any of the campuses in the school district to provide counseling and case management services to only the students who are already receiving services by the provider in the provider's clinic. Other students who are not already going to the clinic are not seen by the personnel of the provider at the school.

The problem is that there are two other mental health providers who see some of our students but they are not allowed to step into the schools during the school day, even with permission from a parent. Thus, the benefit of receiving counseling from their providers is denied by the contract.

Something about this doesn't seem right and I am hoping to find out a court case or legal statute that either supports this or doesn't. Thanks ahead of time.

2007-08-03 03:02:02 · 2 answers · asked by fosgate3 3 in Law & Ethics

I do, for these simple facts

1. we didn't catch Bin Laden, you can say we ruined his life, and he's living in a cave somewhere but we dont know where he is, he could be in a mansion in saudi Arabia for all we know

2. According to reports being done by the government (not the democrats or republicans) Al Qeada is as strong as it was when they attacked us.

3. We have given up some of our freedoms to make America safer, I know some of people don't care that the government can wiretap your phone, or get a secret warrent to arrest people but I certainly do, those sound like gestapo techniques to me

4. We are arguing amongst ourselves, boths parties are agasint each other and fall back on name calling and don't try to work together, both think they are right and won't listen

5. The world supported us after 9/11 and now they don't, It's a global economy, we should at least listen to what other countries say and consider it.

I blame this on our leaders.

2007-08-03 02:55:01 · 13 answers · asked by Chuckles 4 in Government

Heres the short:

One married couple; father cited for domestic violence;twice

Mother has a separate house besides the house she's living in; she's a landlord. She bought the house when the two separated; but when they got back together, the house become "ours" instead of "hers".

Father as spent every drop of money on his failing business; has lost his proper licenses for the state of NV; had a lend put on the Mother's other house. So she's in the hole just has deep has him.

She wants to get a divorce, he saids he would sign it, but torn it half a refuses to.

As for kids....
15yo Female - wants to be with mom considering dad treats her bad also.

(2) 12yo (twins) - Male wants to go w/ mom; Female can't decide

5yo Male- Verbally saids he wants to go with mom.


How can she get full custody easily with his history?
How can she get her name out of HIS debt?
Bottom line; Wife wants out, without HIS name; with the kids, with support, HOW?

2007-08-03 02:53:19 · 3 answers · asked by ~Diz Iz Why Im Hot~ 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-03 02:42:38 · 1 answers · asked by waterzone 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-03 02:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by shaheer 2 in Law & Ethics

How is is possible for docters you are involved in administering the death penalty ie with leathal injection..

isn't there are conflict because of the hippocratic oath???


Aren't doctors meant to save lifes not kill them??

Are doctors who work in the administering of the death penalty allowed to call themselves doctors?

2007-08-03 02:37:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics