Politics & Government - 7 August 2007

2007-08-07 08:30:38 · 22 answers · asked by Ray M 1 in Law & Ethics

It is deligneated in the Constitution. Go ahead, think about it...

2007-08-07 08:29:43 · 9 answers · asked by momatad 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-07 08:28:51 · 3 answers · asked by manu1 1 in Law & Ethics

They stonewalled lobbying reforms that require lobbyists to disclose taxpayer-funded earmarks for which they’re lobbying Congress, repealed Republican reforms requiring earmarks in tax and authorizing to be publicly disclosed and subject to challenge on the House floor, and killed legislation requiring taxpayer-funded state and local government lobbyists from following the congressional gift ban as they lobby for pork.

They trumpeted passage of a lobbying reform bill largely indistinguishable from the one Republicans passed through the House last year – the bill Democratic leaders condemned at the time as a “sham.”

2007-08-07 08:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Don't you think Joe Lieberman was a terrible choice for VP and cost Gore millions of votes?

2007-08-07 08:26:54 · 17 answers · asked by TJTB 7 in Politics

At the time my husband was in the army, the age cutoff was 33 but I have heard that the age has been increased to 42 and I wanted to know if it is true. He is 34 and thinking of re-enlisting and I am curious about whether or not he is too old.

2007-08-07 08:23:25 · 9 answers · asked by cheyennepine 2 in Military

It can be anything:
Terrorism,
corporate domination of our political and media institutions,
One party system with 2 wings.
bankruptcy,
communism,
fascism,
etc. etc.

Be specific and back up your reasons. Please refrain from calling other parties names and slandering. Let's get beyond that negativity and really hash this out objectively. If you have sources, provide sites. That is always appreciated.

2007-08-07 08:22:56 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i know there are the pro-bono representing veterans with their problems withe veterans administration but i was wondering if there are any attorneys that will represent a soldier who is the victim of malpractice and substandard care while in the army medical system.

2007-08-07 08:19:59 · 10 answers · asked by ?! 6 in Military

I hope they show honor . I really do . <<< Read that again Liberals . I really hope you show honor .

Of course I'm referring to the up-coming Iraq war report to be delivered by the Democratic supported General Petraeus . He is a man of honor and integrity . Already I'm quite disturbed to see some liberals setting the table for disbelief and disgrace . I hope that doesn't apply to you , but there are liberals already saying that GENERAL Petraeus will LIE . That my friends is hypocritical(dems already gave him respect and honor when he first started) and not just that , but it's also disgraceful and purely wrong on every level .

So , Will You , As A Liberal , Show Honor Or Disgrace When General Petraeus Delivers His Assessment ?


( This is such a monumentally important moment in our history . Therefore , I will forego my regular policy of not reporting anybody , and I will report anyone who does not answer this question)

2007-08-07 08:18:33 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

hi, i would be really greatful if you tell me what do you really think of islam and muslims?. i am an arabian girl, an egyptian one and i am a muslim as well i am not sure that you like us but i want to know how do you feel about us and why??!. and believe me if you think that we are terrorists we are not this is what they tell you in your country but we are not. we just want to be free and have our lands back believe me we never mean to hurt you but you are the ones who took our homes.......hope you understand me......

2007-08-07 08:17:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

*I do not support universal healthcare
*Pro choice, unless the fetus is in late stage of pregnancy
*I am for the war on terrorism, but see no point of being in Iraq right now. Take out troops for now, and should Iran start becoming trouble - that's the next target. Air strikes.
* I am against giving tax cuts to rich people. They don't deserve any special treatment.
*Very strong supporter of Israel, will give them money and weapons to defend themselves
*I would strive to bring us toward energy independence, so we wouldn't have to buy oil from people who use that money to kill us.
*Secure borders and NOT give amnesty to illegal immigrants
*I will reduce taxes
*I am pro-gun ownership, but I would make the permits a lot harder to get.
*I would change the education system. I would focus on making public schools more competitive.

2007-08-07 08:16:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I've seen questions in tests on correspondence courses that says ideally a soldier should have at least one day off a week, if possible two. Is there a reg stating this somewhere?

2007-08-07 08:14:33 · 8 answers · asked by jsmmthomas 2 in Military

I'm doing research on inner city violence and it seems that crime statistics for every other area are easier to find in local news papers BUT Washington D.C. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

2007-08-07 08:14:32 · 2 answers · asked by deontaer 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

RAF mechanic Kenneth Ecott was acquitted of raping a girl on the grounds that he has 'sexsomnia', a pseudo-sounding condition, which meant that he involuntarily carries out sexual actions in his sleep. What research has been done into this condition? Is it just the word of those who claim to have it that has deemed that is it a real condition? His girlfriend's testimony that he had fondled her is not proof that it, or this incident, was actually involuntary.

2007-08-07 08:13:55 · 10 answers · asked by _Picnic 3 in Law & Ethics

I found it interesting.

http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110010438

2007-08-07 08:12:38 · 10 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

My husband is in the Marine Corps and in order for him to get a military discount from his cell phone company he needs to set up an accout with them using his military email account. Problem is....he, nor anyone he asks, knows how to do this! Any help would be greatly appreciated...thanks!

2007-08-07 08:12:35 · 3 answers · asked by Cass 1 in Military

I know a reversal is where an appellate court reverses a lower court when the appellate court changes the outcome of the case.

2007-08-07 08:12:22 · 3 answers · asked by *Mina Stina* 2 in Law & Ethics

....and other countries are so much better just get the heck out and go live there?

I mean, I'm not saying "Love it or leave it". Of course they are free to stay or go, but if it is so much better "there", why are they still "here"?

2007-08-07 08:11:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

With 900 confidential files of political enemies, has Hillary used this information for her political gain?

2007-08-07 08:07:45 · 5 answers · asked by ? 7 in Civic Participation

http://blowingsmokethemovie.com/archives/2007/08/ctu_cuddle_tree.php

*Travel from one end of LA to another in 15 minutes on a bicycle.

*Replace power-sucking PDA with pad of Post-Its and No. 2 pencil. ("Chloe, send it to my sticky note.")


*Yelling releases excess carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Interrogations will be conducted via sign language and harsh glaring.


*After torturing terrorist with plugged-in lamp cord, buy carbon offsets to make up for wasted electricity.


*All explosions will be rendered South Park-style with red, yellow, and orange construction paper (recycled).


*Cancel the show because it sucks now anyway.

*Al Gore must be very proud* LOL!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-07 08:07:28 · 4 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3 in Politics

This is the second part, if you will, to the question posted by Msafwat:

When Muslims the world over riot and march and burn flags and threaten terrorism - because of a few cartoons in a Danish paper - do you think they are being oversensitive? Are they over-using the term 'anti Islam'?

When Muslims the world over burn the British flag, and vow to kill innocent Britains - all because author Salman Rushdie gets knighted - do you think they are 'crying wolf' and over-reacting?

MSAFWAT suggests that Jews are too quick to alledge 'anti semitism' or 'anti zionism' or 'anti Jewish' feeling.

But is this absurd - given the aforementioned response of the Muslim community to cartoons and knighthoods...?

2007-08-07 08:07:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I tried to live in San Diego 10 years ago and spent 2 months trying to find a job in my profession. I had to work temp jobs daily and take cans to be recycled for money because no one would hire me because I was not bilingual. What about this? I am highly educated but I refuse to have to speak another language so I can get a job in the USA english speaking country.

2007-08-07 08:06:01 · 19 answers · asked by aintlifegrand 4 in Immigration

The purchasing power of minimum wage was higher in the 50s and 60s. Today, it takes TWO minumum wage workers to match the buying power of one minimum wage woker in 1968.

The current effective rate on the richest 1 percent, whose income is at least $900 billion per year, is about 25 percent. During the prosperous decades of the 1950s and 1960s, an effective tax rate of 50 percent on the very richest 1 percent of Americans was imposed.

The effective tax rate on corporate profits was 50 percent in the 1950s. Today, corporate profits have risen dramatically, to over $600 billion per year, while taxes have remained at an effective rate of about 25 percent.

I think we should strive to get back to these good old fashioned values! What say you?

2007-08-07 08:04:53 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My sons dad's gf has someone call and tell me that my ex's gf can't meet me In Muncie so i can see my son. I tell this girl that they should have no excuse not to beable to meet in Muncie instead of ALbany, In. I live in Indpls, In after making arrangements to meet in muncie. Then my ex's gf emails me and says i cussed this other girl out when i didn't. What can i do about this? Can i take him back to court with emails showing that my ex is cursing me out in emails when i never did it to him while trying to see about seeing my son without an attorney.

2007-08-07 08:03:34 · 6 answers · asked by stefanie b 1 in Law & Ethics

i was arrested and released in 24 hours in pomona for talking back to a police officer, with no other reseasonable cause for arresting me, can they do that is that in the penal code?

2007-08-07 08:01:11 · 18 answers · asked by Anthony W 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I recently purchased a mh. although, under agreement my mom co-signed on title unitl i can pay her back. they won't turn on gas because my mom has a bill. my mom isn't even living there. I have no gas for my water heater, stove, or furnance...is it against the law to deny me?

2007-08-07 08:01:03 · 4 answers · asked by shortie 1 in Law & Ethics

I would like to start by saying thank you for your service, for our country.

I was wondering why you had originally signed up for the service. Were you immediately willing to risk your life for your country in battle, or at the time was it a financial opportunity for you more than anything else (the promise of the Army paying for your college education)?

I don't judge you badly in either instance... this is just a genuine question from an inquisitive mind.

2007-08-07 07:57:24 · 17 answers · asked by Lily Iris 7 in Military

I'm going to some this up and avoid the excuses on why i did it ext.

I'm 17 years old and my girlfriends parents were buying a house. The land-lord gave them the leese contract. My girlfriends mother signed it and moved to another part of the house, and the father not exactly wanting to commit, convinced me to sign a totally randomized signature because since im 17 theres no way i could get in trouble. The mother found out and now she thinks she might loose the 4000 she put down on the house. I need to know if i can get in any kind of trouble if i was breaking the law. Whats the worst that could happen to me if the mother takes the father to court or something like this?

2007-08-07 07:57:17 · 3 answers · asked by Alex Savager 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-07 07:57:05 · 8 answers · asked by amazed we've survived this l 4 in Politics

does anyone know which law firms give half an hour free advice? I've already tried the CAB but they said it needs a lawyer to deal with it. the issue is a neighbour dispute and i need to know my legal rights but dont want to pay £100's for no reason. it would help if its in the staffordshire area.

2007-08-07 07:54:47 · 6 answers · asked by curlywurly 4 in Law & Ethics