Politics & Government - 7 August 2007

Please consider or address your position in the context of the 1st Amendment to the US Constitution which says : "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

2007-08-07 05:38:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Most people trust in Chaplains,so when the kin of the suspects seek information ,Chaplains can play an important role posing as "the good-ones".The kin of the Terrorists know about the contacts of the Terrorists , they can give information that we cant obtain even under torture.
This great Chaplain was very useful for us during the Argentine military Goverment 1976-1982, sadly he is now on trial accused for "crimes against humanity" ,can you believe it !! ?
We were defending the supreme interests of USA!
http://www.boston.com/news/world/latinamerica/articles/2007/07/06/ex_police_chaplain_on_trial_in_argentina/

2007-08-07 05:35:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

ok, u know when u enlist in the army for 4 years and you serve the 4 years well ur obligation to your country is the 8 years right. and i guess u can get called to active duty in time of need. well, how do they select the soldiers they are calling back? my fiance already did his 4 years and so he could still get called if they need him. the thing is that his friend that was in his old unit just got called back and he's been out for a couple years already. do they just do like a random selection, or do they call back by former unit or what? does anyone know?

2007-08-07 05:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by jbarker 2 in Military

http://marketplacechristian.blogspot.com/2007/07/proof-of-abuse-by-our-troops-not.html

2007-08-07 05:34:28 · 22 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

the most heanus of crimes is murder especally froma repeat offender that has no control or remorse should they be allowed to live

2007-08-07 05:31:33 · 8 answers · asked by longtreebeard 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-07 05:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by No Religion 2 in Immigration

They stuck pork-barrel spending for peanuts and spinach on a bill meant to fund American troops in harm’s way.

They created slush funds for secret earmarks, attempting to spend billions of taxpayer dollars without transparency.

They jammed “green pork” accounts into the energy tax bill, allowing taxpayer funds to be used to subsidize things like Lexus Hybrids in Beverly Hills and putting copies of Al Gore’s book in children’s classrooms.

I thought they said they were going to 'clean' all this up, if you would just elect them.

2007-08-07 05:28:47 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have a late birthday(nov 16). Election day is usually Nov 5-7. I would be turning 18 like a week afterwards. would I still be able to vote? is there a rule that says 18 or people turning 18 in the year? or do you officially have to be 18?

2007-08-07 05:25:46 · 17 answers · asked by Matt D 2 in Elections

bowin to mecca how can i get him to fess up? the president says we can torture peepel but i dont feel like thats right can i play country music really loud until he gives up? iknows terrorists hate the sound of good american music kin you help

2007-08-07 05:25:09 · 12 answers · asked by proudamericangal 1 in Politics

last year my husband applied for a uk visa in Ankara Turkey, and he got turned down. So i had to go to court in Stretham england to appeal against the decision, i went on the 18th july. It seemed to go really well and im praying it will be a YES. The judge said in court i will have to wait no longer then 2weeks for the decision by post, she said no by law she has to let us no by then. We have now been waiting 3weeks well it will be 3weeks tomorrow. Has anyone else gone thro this and how long did they wait, im scared to complain incase they then say No! Me and my husband have been away from each other for a year and a half. I just cant stand the waiting. Should i ring up or what i really dont know what to do.

2007-08-07 05:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by missjayleigh 3 in Immigration

2007-08-07 05:21:09 · 22 answers · asked by ASKER 3 in Politics

This may seem like a stupid question but if welfare is to support the needy why are so many on the streets? Are they not entitled to a better life as well?

2007-08-07 05:19:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

With politics being so much in the news these days, it got me to thinking about a bit of history that I remember, and how wonderful our country is that we are equal in the voting booth, as it should be.
If you remember the poll tax, find some young person and explain it to them! If you don't know what the poll tax was, find a "seasoned" individual and ask them questions. You'll be amazed at the history you will learn! Plus, you'll learn why the Poll Tax doesn't exist anymore (which is a good thing).

2007-08-07 05:15:13 · 4 answers · asked by MAGGIE MAE 4 in Politics

Without so much as a hearing, Democratic leaders rammed a bill through the House that cuts seniors’ Medicare benefits and raises taxes to expand government-run health care that illegal immigrants can receive. They silenced Republicans who rose to object to the process by which this irresponsible legislation was brought to the floor. Then they overturned the 215-213 vote.

2007-08-07 05:14:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Prime Minister Olmert of Israel has a 3% approval rating (and that's being generous with a +/- rating of 3%) and is under investigation for several jail worthy criminal activities and refusing to step down from power. Bush hovers around a 30% approval rating on any given day. 1 out of 3 people approving of the job of the leader is bad, but much better than 3 out of 100. What should a democracy do when its government refuses to represent the views of the people and engages in criminal behavior usually at the expense of its own people and against its own people?

2007-08-07 05:13:06 · 5 answers · asked by shrugger 4 in Politics

I might be living in India for some years after I marry my fiance in Bangalore. I am a USA citizen and I read that after seven years, you can become Indian citizen. Although, I realized India doesn't agree to dual citizenship...so I would lose my USA citizenship, and I really don't want to do that. My question is: Do you have a choice whether or not to go for Indian citizenship or is it a requirement after residing there for so long? Also how many years do you have to reside in India if so?

2007-08-07 05:12:42 · 8 answers · asked by laluna7580 1 in Immigration

According to most of the conservatives on here, George Bush has been a wonderful president, but has been the victim of a worldwide conspiracy to undermine his presidency. So just so I have this right:

pro-Bush..truth
anti-Bush...lies and part of the worldwide conspiracy

2007-08-07 05:11:01 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Sure, the Iraqi government has big problems. But why have a defeatist attitude when progress is being made in Iraq?

2007-08-07 05:08:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why do you think the U.S. was attacked on 9-11? Because they hate our freedom? Or aggressive U.S. foreign policy? They want the world to convert to Islam? An intricate web of events going back to the end of WWII involving Israel, Islam, and Oil?

2007-08-07 05:08:42 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

I returned from holiday 2 find my neighbour took down 9 panels of MY fence which I had errected 3 years before he moved in. He had straightened out the fenceline +was errecting a new fence.
He was told by our builder that we would be away +it was plotted 2 B done without our knowledge. We had given him permission 2 straighten 3 panels but didn't expect either of them 2B so deceitful +do all the work while we were away. My mother who was looking after the house was in tears when she saw the mess.
The fence was slightly crooked was because was put up 2go around some trees instead of chopping them down. He knew we didn't want trees chopped down but while we were not there he removed all signs of them +is now burning them together with our old fence on a massive bonfire.
He told a young lad who had come round 2 walk our dog that if he didn't dig out all our plants that they would be destroyed 2.
I cannot beleive they could do this +would like 2 know if I can do anything about it all?

2007-08-07 05:07:25 · 8 answers · asked by mishka_aurora 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-07 05:06:22 · 2 answers · asked by deeanna292 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-07 05:05:04 · 11 answers · asked by James P 1 in Government

or is fundamentalist/militant conservatism just a way of life for you?

2007-08-07 05:03:20 · 17 answers · asked by 2012 4 in Politics

--------------------Immigration-------------------
Although as to other foreigners it is thought better to discourage their settling together in large masses, wherein, as in our German settlements, they preserve for a long time their own languages, habits, and principles of government, and that they should distribute themselves sparsely among the natives for quicker amalgamation, yet English emigrants are without this inconvenience. They differ from us little but in their principles of government, and most of those (merchants excepted) who come here, are sufficiently disposed to adopt ours." --Thomas Jefferson to George Flower, 1817.

Our founding fathers thought it prudent to divide people and not suggest they settle into communities of one race or culture .

Whats so hard to understand about this . We have china towns mexican town puerto rico town and cuba town black town or in New york Harlem where for some reason all these people tend to gather .
Safety in numbers when attacked

2007-08-07 05:02:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-07 05:02:05 · 5 answers · asked by gazhumphrey 3 in Immigration

Most everybody will agree that texting while driving is dangerous. But do you think a law targeting is the right solution?
If so how do you differntiate between texting vs. scrolling through your contact list?
Or looking at the clock on your phone?
Or simplying holding your phone in you hand while driving?

2007-08-07 05:01:08 · 10 answers · asked by Dennis D 2 in Law & Ethics

What do you think are some problems or limitations of the current Social Security system? How do you think it could be changed to make it better? Do you think it will really run out like they say? Should it be privatized? I just want to know what other people think about this.

2007-08-07 04:56:47 · 13 answers · asked by love 6 in Government

2007-08-07 04:55:47 · 27 answers · asked by Kooties 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

I'm not trying to be mean or speak ill of people but it seems like the Democrats are more intrested in bringing down bush and our soldiers than bringing down al queida. Also, have you ever tried to testify to a liberal about accepting Christ into your heart? They always say 'NO'! Hmm, I wonder if this has anything to do with why they are against the war on terror???

2007-08-07 04:54:55 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I was trained by USA in The School of The Americas, where I learnt how to detect Terrorists in the common day life, that´s how I detected this Terrorist , Raymundo Gleyzer. He was an Argentine Filmaker,( BTW Jewish )and now he is part of "The missings", but I know he is dead because he is one of the hundreds I killed. Terrorist propaganda films lead him to death.There are many terrorists hidden among you my beloved Americans, many teachers are terrorists, and they poison the minds of our childs, Unionists are Terrorists also, that´s the first thing we learnt in The School of The Americas.
Web site of Raymundo Gleyzer:
http://www.filmraymundo.com.ar/english/index.htm

Web site where the resume of Raymundo Gleyzer:
http://www.desaparecidos.org/arg/victimas/g/gleyzer/

Viva The School of The Americas !

2007-08-07 04:54:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military