Politics & Government - 6 August 2007

If not, what are you waiting for? It's a great read:

http://www.anu.edu.au/polsci/marx/classics/manifesto.html

You have nothing to lose but your chains. And a world to win.

2007-08-06 16:12:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Sometimes I will see one poster get like 6 or 7 thumbs up and one thumbs down, and yet that poster does not get the "best answer." Instead the "best answer" is sometimes given to a person who didn't even get a single thumbs up or down rating OR got more thumbs down then thumbs up.

How can the voting and the thumbs up/down system be so completely opposite of each other for some posters? You would think they would line up at least somewhat.

2007-08-06 16:10:01 · 12 answers · asked by trovalta_stinks_2 3 in Politics

After 3 massive Democratic losses in 1980, 1984, and 1988, a moderate Democrat won in 1992 and 1996, a moderate-liberal Democrat *actually* won in 2000, a very liberal Democrat *actually* won in 2004, and the Democrats re-took Congress in 2006.

Why do you think the country has put the Reagan era behind it?

2007-08-06 16:06:04 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm 23, & my 16-yr. old step-niece asked me to take a picture of her wearing a shirt with her belly showing. Is this wrong? I see plenty of teens with their bellies showing. I thought it was the new fashion trend or style. My sister got mad & went off on me & threatened to sue me for soft child porn. Do you think she blew th situation out of proportion? I had no wrong intentions. & my step-niece ASKED me to take a pic showing her belly. Could I go to jail for this?

2007-08-06 16:05:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

No regulations, no taxation, no import/export controls, no enforced monopolies (like energy companies, U.S. postal Service, etc). Just let pure capitalism reign and allow profit to completely drive the markets.

How would that be? Pure capitalism?

Or...are there social concerns that outweigh concerns over profits? Does capitalism need to be limited by and subservient to those concerns?

2007-08-06 16:05:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I was on probation until I turned 18 for attempted arson and did community service. I am now 25 and currently going through a background check with the sheriffs department. isn't my record supposed to be sealed after I turned 18?

2007-08-06 16:01:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I have been married 16 years and my husband has been in the Army 14 years (and still going strong)..well our son will be starting high school this year, when I went to the clinic here on post to get a copy of his shot records, they werent in my sons file, they said they lost them (someone stole our safe from our house that all records in it) and that they would have to give him all his immunizations over again...isnt there anyone else that may have a copy of them..i never heard of doing all the immunizations over

2007-08-06 15:59:29 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Those of you who support ILLEGAL immigration, please answer this !!!

2007-08-06 15:57:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

What do you think the secret is behind area 51?

2007-08-06 15:56:23 · 20 answers · asked by p_flew 1 in Military

hi my name is amber and my father was in the marines around the 70's and he got differant metals before he came home but they were all stolen out of his locker as was his flag and uniform my ? is does anyone know if there is a way they can re-establish them or somthing like that and where i would find out how to if anyone know's i would greatly appreciate iti would love to frame them and keep them

thanks in advance , amber

2007-08-06 15:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by amber j 1 in Military

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zf2nCiBJLo This video is Fahrenheit 9/11 Trailer from youtube.com where it states clearly that after 9/11 all flights were cancelled except chartered plane of osama bin ladin family which flew outwards from US air space when no commercial plane even President's plane was allowed to use the air space of US. And the fact about oil is that it used to be $25/barrel before Iraq war and now it is more than $90/barrel in international market and the fact is that production of oil (due to exploration of Iraq by US) has been increased significantly as Iraq has 3rd biggest oil reserves in the world and most of contracts are won in Iraq by the Bush's top tyre party members. My question is who is benifiting? Iraq, Bush Party or Muslim World? Doesn't it seems dodgy. This is not the only fact which made me think that government was involved but many other facts as well which made me think this. If you want some of them, just email me and I will share them with you.

2007-08-06 15:52:37 · 34 answers · asked by samranelahi 2 in Politics

I never enslaved anyone
My ancestors died to free them
My ancestors fought to give them equal rights

Should these people who push for it stop trying to be victims?

Dr. Michael Savage has a great debate with a reperations guy here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuXTV8YYtj0

2007-08-06 15:49:21 · 27 answers · asked by Serpico7 5 in Politics

Did you know she went to the Daily Kos convention and got booed?

2007-08-06 15:45:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm undecided between the two and I'd like to hear other people's opinions.

I am not interested in Republican, third party or Libertarian views, and any such responses will be flagged. Thank you!

2007-08-06 15:44:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Before I put my 2 weeks notice in...I was employed by an Apartment Management company. I was there during the selling and new ownership of the property. I stayed around and they raised me to Assistant Property Manager and were going to hire a leasing agent for me. Well, the only resume that was received was of a very nice and professional black lady. I was for her being hired...however, they didn't want to hire her due to the fact she was black. They told me that they were worried that it would hurt their potential leasing and bother the current residents if there was a black girl in the office. They did hire her...but then soon after she got fired. Due to this comment and other incidents with this company--is there anything I can do to maybe bring this to someones attention?? Nevertheless, they accused me of being racist after telling them to hire her!!! Which that was humiliating enough---My husband is Spanish and my best friend in the whole world is black. What can I do???

2007-08-06 15:39:14 · 3 answers · asked by Raven 2 in Law & Ethics

Can you get away with telling a policeman you think he is hot by saying, "I think you are hot!" A friend of mine said that you have to word it like that or you could get in trouble. But she said if you worded it as, "you're hot" (stating it as a fact rather than an opinion) you could get in trouble. Is she right? What else not to say to a hot officer? I know you are not able to ask for sex. Can you ask for his number?

JUST WONDERING!!!!

2007-08-06 15:35:18 · 14 answers · asked by sea228793 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Gotta love that "ethics" thing Hannity claims to love.

Mark Fuhrman's 10/2/96 Plea Agreement To Felony Perjury
http://www.lectlaw.com/files/case63.htm

2007-08-06 15:31:28 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Sometimes I wonder if the reason liberals call Bush a liar is because Bill Clinton was a liar- thus a bit of Freudian projection is used, and liberals ascribe Clinton's negative traits onto Bush.
Clinton lied, was found guilty and impeached for his lies. Bush didn't lie- he was presnted with intelligence that turned out to be wrong- But there is no evidence he lied...
Pres Bush brought wisdom and integrity to the white house..
Can anyone cite a single example of when Bush lied, and how can you suggest his lies were anywhere near as bad as clinton's?

2007-08-06 15:30:47 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Hi guys, i was born to be a swat, i love to see them doing theyre job, i got theyre movies, davds, even games, i really wanna be a swat, its the best career ever, i dont only want to worry about money, i want a job that i will enjoy, i live in philadelphia, can you guys tell me where is a law enforcement school near me? and why do you have to be a police officer first? man =( i mean, can you just be a swat first, or how long do you have to be a police officer to be swat, and what are the requirements? please tell me. i really wanna be a swat, best job ever.

2007-08-06 15:30:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

For some it may be mainstream news stations, newspapers, television, etc... some may also claim certain individuals from past to present.

I'm not going to give a choice of answers since it may inhibit others from answering, but I am curious to know one thing.

What or who has caused you to be of the "political nature" that you are?

Third parties are encouraged to answer, also.

2007-08-06 15:24:50 · 9 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics

He is the only anti war Republican candidate. He is the only Pro-Life Republican candidate. He is the only candidate campaigning for limited constitutional government. And, he has the highest ratings on YouTube, FaceBook, and GOP Strawpolls.

2007-08-06 15:21:39 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Doesn't this stifle capitalism and a free-market economy? If competition drives prices down and improves service, why is this monopoly allowed to exist?

2007-08-06 15:20:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The University of Maryland maintains the Global Terrorism Database.

Today I looked at those numbers in many different ways and was shocked at what I found? Many of you will call it propaganda and lies. I can't help you, but today was such a 'bad day' in Iraq that the news is reporting about the political crisis where Sunni Iraqi ministers have decided to do their jobs but not attend cabinet meetings.

The numbers are similar news that isn't getting reported. 98-04 demonstrates a worldwide decline in terrorism, with an increase in attacks killing more people at a time and a concentration of attacks against our allies and in the "hot spots."

Don't believe me? I have the link to the databases on my blog. Crunch the numbers yourself and see if you can come up with ANY way to refute the data.

War on Terror Blog: http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-DfkctJU7dK5B7LcNROoyVQ--?cq=1
No politics. Just the groundtruth from a combat veteran of both fronts backed up by independent research

2007-08-06 15:20:04 · 4 answers · asked by John T 6 in Politics

I have been reading a lot of debate regarding this question. I want to hear what you think, and your rationale.

2007-08-06 15:15:12 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-08-06 15:12:37 · 11 answers · asked by rescueneptunes 1 in Military

....or should we all remain blissful?

2007-08-06 15:11:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Ok, we all know that Sadam had nothing to do with Sep. 11
(if you want to know what really happened, see 9/11 Mysteries

http://www.truth911.net

(Watch these videos with an open mind and look at the hard
physical evidence proving an "Inside Job" false-flag attack
designed to get Western people to all hate Muslims)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa7PN-8T2VY

Now comes the big question:

What are US troops DOING in Iraq? Why are they still there
after 4 years?

What does oppressing, subjugating, bombing & TORTURING
people in oil-rich countries have to do with fighting terror?

What did Iraqis do to the US to deserve endless occupation?

Look at the photos

http://www.einswine.com

http://www.einswine.org

http://dahrjamailiraq.com/gallery/albums.php?set_albumListPage=3

http://dahrjamailiraq.com/gallery/albums.php?set_albumListPage=4

Iraqi body count: 655,000+

US Soldiers dead: 22,000+ dead. (Officially, around 3,400
which is deaths on the field)

2007-08-06 15:10:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have an image in my head of working in a political campaign-- a zealous, proselytizing kind of vibe that I get from it. I would like to support a candidate for an upcoming election whose voice I respect. What is a good way to contribute to a political campaign while not trying to cram something down others' throats? And if this is a wrong way to look at the whole thing, please disabuse me of my point of view! Thanks.

2007-08-06 15:10:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

Could it be considered a form of mental illness? Elaborate, please.

2007-08-06 15:09:53 · 10 answers · asked by Austin W 3 in Politics

Claim your affiliation to the either party if it applies;

Now, instead of generic answers, what would be 3 points of argument for one partisan or the other to convince the "other" party to denounce affiliation with their current party.

2007-08-06 15:09:10 · 6 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics