Politics & Government - 8 August 2007

I think we've gotton too big. So much for one central government to handle. Maybe we should be.....
The East Coast
The South
The Mid-West
The West Coast

2007-08-08 11:15:21 · 6 answers · asked by tarro 3 in Politics

i am seeking anyone in Indianapolis interested in Flying Tigers memorbelia.

2007-08-08 11:15:20 · 1 answers · asked by ETHEL M T 1 in Military

2007-08-08 11:14:49 · 19 answers · asked by Think Richly™ 5 in Other - Politics & Government

don't you think that instead of appeasement ...witch leads to more kidnapping the governments should just take the lists of people being asked for release in exchange and shoot 1 per hour till the hostages are released and kill 6 prisioners for each hostage killed?
killed?

2007-08-08 11:14:01 · 2 answers · asked by cosmo_02 2 in Military

I am divorced and remarried, ex-husband is also remarried. My husband and I had to file chapter 13 back in 2004. March 2007 we were discharged from bankruptcy. My exhusband says that he had to pay what I didnt pay on those bills I threw into bankruptcy. He now says I owe him over $11,000. and wants me to pay it back to him. In the meantime I am taking him to court because he owes the kids $28,000+ in back child support. So what he proposes is that we negotiate by subtracting the $11,000 from the child support he owes the children. Is it possible that the creditors went after him for the bills I threw into bankruptcy, also, I live in a community property state.

2007-08-08 11:13:17 · 4 answers · asked by Brown eyed girl 7 in Law & Ethics

(Note: I asked the same question in another way earlier.)

From mediamatters.org:

What Clyburn said... is that if Gen. David Petraeus were to report in September that the military effort in Iraq "is working very, very well at this point; we would be foolish to back away from it," it would cause "those 47 Blue Dogs ... to want to stay the course, and if the Republicans were to remain united, as they have been, then it would be a problem for us."

I can agree that he probably didn't mean he wanted defeat so that the Democrats would score a political victory. But what did Jim Clyburn's statement really say about his own feelings about Iraq? On the one hand, he thinks that if the surge is working, we should stay. On the other hand, he is concerned that if it really is working, the Demos will not be able to get us out. This is not necessarily "rooting for defeat," but he is blatantly fence-straddling.

Can anybody tell me exactly what he wants, both in Iraq and in Congress?

2007-08-08 11:12:50 · 7 answers · asked by Martin L 5 in Politics

2007-08-08 11:11:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

How much time can a woman use to have a baby with a complicated birth? This is different that FMLA. Under FMLA this woman is running out of time. I understand that the Family Care Act is more worker friendly.

2007-08-08 11:10:47 · 3 answers · asked by Ben H 1 in Law & Ethics

When I vote, I go with the candidate that best fits what I feel are major concerns. They all talk and most of the time don't do anything. So far, John Edwards is the only one I've seen speaking up for the middle class which has become a very important issue, with regards to jobs being lost. Sometimes I think people classify themselves as liberals and conservatives because they feel more comfortable fitting inside a class and group of people, instead of stepping aside, gathering there own thoughts, opinions, and ideas, and becoming an individual.

2007-08-08 11:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-08 11:09:48 · 11 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

I'm leaving for training at the defense language institute soon and I was wondering what I could bring with me?

2007-08-08 11:08:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Personally, I think it's just another of their stupid mantras designed to get the ignorant and unworldly worked up about nothing at all.

For those of your in the ignorant and unworldly camp, I invite you to do a bit of research and discover just who is paying just how much in federal income taxes. I guarantee you that you will be surprised after all the blather on the subject that the left hands out decade after decade.

Just to whet your interest a bit, about 35% of tax returns filed show that no tax is owed on the declared income. By this I mean that no matter how much income is declared on the tax return, the filer of the return owes no tax on any of the income. And, no, it isn't "the rich" that are filing these no-tax returns - don't even go there!

Now, THAT'S a perfect place to start the conversation regarding fairness. Is it fair that a third of taxpayers pay no federal income tax at all? I don't think so!

2007-08-08 11:05:20 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I see enough indications that there's a contingent of Conservatives and Liberals who are well able to engage in productive dialogue with each-other, here at YA.

But, are we getting swallowed up in all the anger and hatred generated by the flamers? Are we reacting to the knee-jerk remarks that the flamers are generating in the opposing camps... by otherwise rational, civil people?

2007-08-08 11:02:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-08 11:00:26 · 8 answers · asked by Jamie 1 in Military

Some law firm from UTAH called my mother's answering machine left a rude msg that they are going to sue me and take me to court over a Providian CC I once had. I called them today and and the guy hung up on me 2x. Finally I called back and got a "manager" he basically told me that the collectors sold it to them and they will serve me papers and sue me if I do not pay it off. I am a student and only make $8/hour!!! He basically is trying to force me into paying a sum of $25 a month w/post dated checks! He also is demanding that I get to a fax machine immediatley so he can fax me some papers to sign and then wants me to give him 3 months worth of post-dated checks! I don't know what to do but I have had other bills that I am worried about paying besides a cc bill from 5 years ago! Is there any free legal advice, can they really do this and should I sign those papers???

2007-08-08 10:59:19 · 11 answers · asked by greenangel192002 2 in Law & Ethics

anyone ever notice these little college hippies sitting on these forums talking about how theyre going to change the world and end poverty and promote world peace and all this cheesy crap? sounds like they either need to grow up and learn the harsh realities of reality, or they need to quit smoking so much weed and get back to reality.
its just funny how theyre so naive and optimistic when theyre 20, then when they become 40 the cliche's dont mean anything anymore because they realize that its incredibly difficult to help someone who wont help themselves.
age really seems to make a difference in party affiliation.

2007-08-08 10:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by privatize 1 in Politics

Hi. I am in jrotc (marine). I am in color guard. This is my first time doing any of this because now I am in 9th grade (freshmen). But I wanted my mom or someone else to take a few pictures of me while I am doing the color guard on the football field during my high schools game. The band will be playing the national anthem, and I wondered if it was rude to take picture during the anthem. If it is I will tell my mom or who ever to not take any.

Thanks for and help/info you can give me.

2007-08-08 10:57:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Here is my platform:

Pro-Gun
Pro-Gay Rights
Pro-Choice
Pro-MilitaryPro-Government spending for Medical Research like Stem Cell Research
Pro-Privatised Welfare
Against Illegal Immigration

2007-08-08 10:55:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Is anyone else sick and tired of having one bad president after another?

2007-08-08 10:53:18 · 35 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Hello everyone:

Does anyone know what an Azad Visa is... It is usually issued in the Gulf countries of the Middle East. Any help here?
Thanks!

2007-08-08 10:53:05 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. Riz 6 in Embassies & Consulates

My son is facing a felony. It is his first offense. I live 70 miles away and would have to take the day off with no pay to go. Is there a reason for me to be there? Will it make a difference?
His father will be there, he lives close to him.

2007-08-08 10:52:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0708/S00290.htm

2007-08-08 10:52:16 · 6 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Immigration

Okay so I moved in with my 2 roommates a little over 2 months ago, neither of which I knew. Sadly, one of my roommates is this crazy chick from Texas, no offense. Anyways, she basically used me and my other roommate to get an apartment . Her parents got so sick of her that they pay for her to live in California. Long story short, we got in a fight, she pulled a knife on me, I have gone to the apartment manager a million times with a restraining order, and a police report stating that she broke the restraining order. She says that she will leave when she finds a new place, but every single day there is a fight. I have had to call the cops 3 times. The apartment manager says I need to get her arrested to get her out, but she runs everytime the cops show up. I don't want it to get to where she has to stab me in order to get her the hell out. I start school in a few weeks and she has completly made my life and my other roommates a livving hell. Any advice please help I am desperate

2007-08-08 10:52:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

ok, I am retired air force and during the 25 years I was in the af there was a program that paid ten percent interest on money deposited in a special military savings account. you were limited to how much you could put in and you only accrued ten percent while you were actually in the war zone itself. does that plan still exist?, what exactly are the rules? and how do we sign up for my younger wife's upcoming deployment to war?

thanks,

alan hickey

2007-08-08 10:50:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I was watching the news this past weekend and heard there is some governor trying to do away with "Ladies Night's" at local bars and clubs. If I remember correctly, this MALE political figure was arguing that it's sexist and degrading to women.

I understand why someone would think that, but c'mon...it's been around for centuries and I have NEVER in my life heard of anyone complaining about it -- unless it's a guy being a baby about paying having to pay $ to get into a bar on this said night. But regardless, that has no bearing on this political figures reasons for banning Ladies Night's -- unless of course he's trying to seek revenge on all those nights he had to pay 5 bucks to get into a club.

Anyways, what does everyone think about this?????

2007-08-08 10:45:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i mean sure going through all their training then become a green beret but without serving in any other unit

2007-08-08 10:44:51 · 10 answers · asked by Hector the Trojan 2 in Military

It is very expensive, and the number one cause for personal bankruptcy.

2007-08-08 10:43:19 · 14 answers · asked by Bachii 3 in Other - Politics & Government

since 1948 or from the old bible testament?

2007-08-08 10:42:51 · 3 answers · asked by Naruto 1 in Immigration

2007-08-08 10:41:59 · 10 answers · asked by me 3 in Politics

"CHICAGO - The AFL-CIO, the nation's largest federation of labor unions, has postponed making an unanimous endorsement in the Democratic presidential primary, freeing its 55 unions to choose for themselves from the eight contenders.

"There is not a consensus candidate," Karen Ackerman, political director of the AFL-CIO, said Wednesday, one day after the candidates tried to impress union leaders at a presidential forum."

2007-08-08 10:38:05 · 12 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Politics