Politics & Government - 4 August 2007

I hear a lot about people 'sending troops' here or there or sending our 'kids off to die'. I never asked anybody ever to join the military, personally. That's a personal decision that adults make for themselves.

2007-08-04 09:03:40 · 11 answers · asked by eldude 5 in Politics

2007-08-04 08:59:13 · 5 answers · asked by jdryan123 2 in Civic Participation

2007-08-04 08:55:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-04 08:54:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-04 08:45:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-04 08:45:25 · 19 answers · asked by sally 1 in Politics

If the crime took place in 1999 can I still bring up charges? I was 19 and in college then. I know it's been about eight years but it's taken this long to realize that it wasn't my fault. I realize I should have said something about it then and it's going to be very hard to prove now, but is it too late? Can anyone suggest a website that would be helpful?

2007-08-04 08:42:36 · 3 answers · asked by ~Squoosh~ 3 in Law & Ethics

This family member now lives in his own home that needs to be condemned. He collects social security and disability benefits.

2007-08-04 08:42:10 · 2 answers · asked by Lisa T 1 in Government

Who wants the president impeech? And why?

2007-08-04 08:40:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know who's calf it was, by the brand, and I know that he will not pick it up, doesn't care. The brand inspector says it's the highway department's responsibilty, the sherriff's say it the livestock inspector's responsibility, and the highway department says it's the sherriff's responsibility. I'm just a lowly taxpayer here with my own ranch and animals and I don't want to look out at a dead calf.

2007-08-04 08:38:27 · 3 answers · asked by horselady 3 in Law & Ethics

Just curious

2007-08-04 08:37:09 · 12 answers · asked by Hiram Abiff 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

I just turned 18 and I got jury duty already. Anyways I have some "special" jury duty or something for 2-3 weeks that they won't let me off for even though I have college coming up soon. What can I expect?

2007-08-04 08:36:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i want to enroll in ROTC but if it costs a lot of money then i might not be able to. ANY information about rotc would help me but i mainly want to know how much it would cost

2007-08-04 08:34:27 · 3 answers · asked by terry 1 in Military

And, what did they do with it?

2007-08-04 08:33:45 · 12 answers · asked by south of france 4 in Military

Is your mental comfort more important than the freedoms you enjoy everyday?

2007-08-04 08:32:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

According to a recent online poll held at webcosmo.com, a free classified ad site, 83% people believe
that gas prices are largely being manipulated by politicians.

When asked "Is gas prices largely being manipulated by politicians?" 83% of respondents voted Yes,
9% respondents voted No, and 6% respondents voted Not Sure.

Petroleum politics have been an increasingly important aspect of international diplomacy since
the discovery of oil in the Middle East in the early 1900s. As competition grows for an
increasingly scarce but vital resource, the strategic calculations of major and minor countries
alike place more prominent emphasis on the pumping, refining, transport and use of petroleum
products.

Like to hear your opinion.
Here is the link to actual poll. http://webcosmo.com/Polls/PollResults.aspx?pollId=1&countryId=1

2007-08-04 08:32:15 · 18 answers · asked by webcosmo.com free classifieds 2 in Politics

If we leave Iraq now who would fill the power vaccum? So would it be wise to leave and if we do how long before we do?

2007-08-04 08:30:06 · 15 answers · asked by angela m 3 in Military

My father has Custody of my daughter that is almost 3 and if some of you are wondering (...no i did not give him Custody of my daughter he found a Judge that found me unfit b/c My daughter was sick alot)...yea it was a judge that my father knew personaly MY QUESTION IS WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF GETTING MY DAUGHTER BACK...i know have a 4 mth old daughter that has never been sick a day in her life and is the happiest baby in the world and i want her big sister to be with her......SO PLEASE ANY LEAGL ADVICE THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL HELP...IF ONLY ITS WORDS OF ENCOURGEMENT

2007-08-04 08:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

How do you see the world in the next 200 years? Some great advances will be made. Maybe time travel is possible through space. But how do you see the economy in this globe and the policies that affect us? What other things do you believe will come abroad?

2007-08-04 08:27:49 · 7 answers · asked by anarchy0029 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Universal health care is all the rage on the Left. John Edwards and Barack Obama have unveiled plans for government medicine. Since 1993, Mrs. William Jefferson Clinton has been this idea’s poster girl. And why not? As this cause’s advocates insist, every American has a right to medical treatment.

“I want to set a goal of universal, quality, affordable healthcare for every single man, woman, and child,” Hillary Clinton said July 3 in Iowa. As Senator John Kerry (D., Mass.) has explained, “I’m committed to universal healthcare coverage because, in America, healthcare is not a privilege, it’s a right.”

But why stop there?

Rather than target public assistance to the needy, Uncle Sam should do more. Lots more.

In 2003, for example, the then-GOP Congress and the Republican White House enacted Medicare drug benefits for all seniors, including multi-millionaires. Similarly, Washington should shower tax dollars on national challenges, like a plane spraying fire retardant on a blazing forest.

So, after 231 years of rugged individualism, the time is now, as Eva Peron sings in Evita, for “a government able to give us the things we deserve.”

Washington owes America the Omnibus Universality Act of 2007. This comprehensive reform would offer citizens a cornucopia exploding with delights:

Universal food. Every American has a right to food. Without it, you starve. We cannot let the savage free market control something as life-or-death as starvation prevention.

Government Food Stamps already help poor people buy groceries. That does not go far enough. Low-income Americans still must choose from among Safeway, A&P, Whole Foods, and more. Having picked a store, more choices await: Meat or fish? Fresh peas or frozen? Coffee or tea? If tea, hot or iced?

How dare we force the poor, or anyone else, to make so many decisions?

The new Federal Food Board’s menus will be balanced, tasty, low-calorie, protein-rich, transfat-poor, free-range, and free of charge. Once the FFB controls those competing grocery stores, it will be a snap to assure that every FFB Calorie Maintenance Center provides just enough of these foodstuffs. To guarantee that Americans don’t eat too much, or too little, Universal Food Stamps will be mailed to every home with that month’s ration schedule. Cuba has perfected this system. It could be imported quickly and easily, without wasting precious time on new FFB feasibility studies or detailed guidelines.

Universal housing. Every American has a right to housing. Without it, you freeze, especially in iceboxes like Chicago. That’s where Cabrini Green once stood. The government began blowing up much of that massive housing project in 1995. Nevertheless, its blueprints must exist somewhere. Washington should follow them to construct millions of similar units. Every American will receive free housing. Imagine the joy when we all share a single landlord.

Universal transportation. Every American has a right to transportation. Without it, you’re stranded. Every city without a subway system should get one. Existing subways should expand and offer even more stops. As for long distances, let high-speed trains crisscross the country. And why not use abandoned Air Force B-52s to fly people from coast to coast? Of course, everyone rides for free.

Universal clothes. Every American has a right to clothes. Without them, you’re naked.

Once the new Federal Style Council nationalizes the Gap, Brooks Brothers, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, and more, every American will have the free clothing needed to stay warm and dry, according to FSC standards. Every American will get new, uniform garments for work or play, specially crafted to eliminate design disparities and spare certain people the discomfort of looking unfashionable. Those navy-blue and bamboo-green outfits that took Peking by storm in the 1960s would make excellent patterns for such simple, easily maintained, ready-to-wear attire.

Universal shoes. Every American has a right to shoes. Without them, you’re barefoot. And that’s no way to walk around this Great Society. The same principles apply as with Universal Clothes, but with respect to your feet.

Yes, these are big changes. But the American people will understand them — and they will like them — thanks to a series of instructional motion pictures that will make all of this perfectly clear. And the ideal film company already exists to produce them:

Universal Studios.

2007-08-04 08:25:55 · 7 answers · asked by GREAT_AMERICAN 1 in Politics

Hurricane Katrina- liberal state but its still bushs fault
Minneapolis Bridge collapse, liberal state but its still bushs fault.

Anyone see a pattern here?

2007-08-04 08:21:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

SYEP..I LIVE IN NY

2007-08-04 08:19:47 · 6 answers · asked by steezy 1 in Law & Ethics

I've heard about these other countries, like in Asia, where they teach the kids to fight in school.
Shouldn't we do that here? I mean, everyday the terrorists grow more balls, and it seems our government get less competant. How longs it gonna be before one of these terrorist groups plan a massive invasion with one of our "friends" in South America, or the Chinese who are arming up to take something over.
Shouldn't they know that we AMERICANS would not put up with any of that bull, and will fight out in the streets for our right to survive?
Can i get an "Amen"?

2007-08-04 08:19:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-04 08:18:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Because I probably would.

2007-08-04 08:17:45 · 7 answers · asked by jennifer 1 in Elections

2007-08-04 08:16:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-04 08:16:17 · 2 answers · asked by kirstylee 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-04 08:16:05 · 7 answers · asked by eldude 5 in Elections

How many precincts will be corrupted? How many will we find out about?

2007-08-04 08:15:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Rep. Michael Arcuri......D- NY....tntroduced amendment to stop Feds from catering to big companies[power companies in this instance] and property from people that have houses for 30 years and small business that are established. They're taking people's property and them what they want,not what it's worth. The Ayes,had it. Blocked by Rep. Joe Barton......R- Texas. What are your views. C-Span [House of Represenative]

2007-08-04 08:13:40 · 8 answers · asked by Josephine C 3 in Civic Participation