Politics & Government - 8 August 2007

The nation as a whole is more conservative than it is liberal and it seems that the leading candidates are very liberal. If the party wants to win the election, then they should back a candidate that is more conservative. I understand that most of the media supports those liberal candidates that they like to push down are throats, but you would think that the party would realize it needs to become more conservative. What are your thoughts?

2007-08-08 13:10:11 · 18 answers · asked by blue81696 2 in Politics

and
if one speek their mind against the govenment; does this make one less patriotic?

2007-08-08 13:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by specal k 5 in Government

Incredible Shrinking Bush Deficit?
Incredible Shrinking Bush Deficit And the new Democrat deficit. The Treasury Department’s tax-collection data for April puts the federal deficit over the 12-month period ending April 30 at $144.7 billion. This leaves the deficit at about one percent of GDP, and declining, which is not a significant economic problem. The decline is due to surging tax revenues from a booming economy. The deficit is down about $120 billion, or 45 percent, since last April. It has declined by $309 billion, or 68 percent, over the last three years from the peak of $455 billion in April, 2004. This experience shows that combining pro-growth tax cuts with just moderate spending restraint can sharply reduce, and, indeed, eliminate the deficit. The deficit has declined now for 26 consecutive months and will continue to do so over the next 5 months until the end of the fiscal year. The deficit will consequently soon be well below one percent of GDP. Even with some modest slow down in economic growth, this deficit could be eliminated over the next two years with reasonable restraint in the growth of federal spending. But any such reasonable restraint in spending is not going to happen with the new Democrat Congress. Their emerging budget plan calls for even more rapid increases in federal spending, sopping up all projected increases in revenues, which will leave no scope for continued deficit reduction in the next fiscal year. They tout a plan to eliminate the remaining rapidly shrinking deficit over a ridiculous five years, and that only with tax increases. Starting this fall, therefore, Democrats will be harping on a deficit which was rapidly falling toward extinction, but which they chose instead to sustain and perpetuate with excessive spending increases. Tax revenues this fiscal year are running at about 19 percent of GDP, which is in line with historical averages over the last 50-plus years, showing there is no justification for a tax increase. But the Democrats’ plan for history-shattering tax increases starting in the next fiscal year, to support record-setting increases in spending. Their long-term budget plan is for truly massive increases in taxes and spending, like nothing ever seen before. Those conservative commentators who argued last year that Democrats would be better at fiscal discipline than the Republicans played a major role in bringing down the Republican congressional majorities. They are being proved quite wrong. Now just wait until you hear about the Democrat plans for entitlements.

2007-08-08 13:04:47 · 16 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

thanks a lot for giving my question a look. It means a lot to me.

Ciao.

2007-08-08 13:03:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-08 13:02:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

If he ISN'T? I wonder how the blood got in his PANTS, and why he told his driver, "I think I killed someone."

2007-08-08 13:02:47 · 5 answers · asked by thewordofgodisjesus 5 in Law & Ethics

Im 17 and ive been dating a guy that is 25. I may be pregnant, but we dont know for sure yet. I have my legal guardians consent to be with him. By the state of west Virginia's law is that legal? if not..how much trouble can he get into to?

2007-08-08 13:01:53 · 14 answers · asked by scorned1228 1 in Law & Ethics

I need to know where I can go to pay my rent of 1273.00 ? I am in norfolk, va 23505. I want to know where I can go to be financed this money. I do not have this money now and I need to pay it within five days from now.

2007-08-08 13:01:31 · 10 answers · asked by nexus 1 in Law & Ethics

On our local news a black woman say's she expect violence in the streets if the City (other tax payers) don't provide her & her neighbors with Fans & Air Conditioneers, she appeared to be a woman in her mid 30's, there were around 20 male neighbors complaining also.

They didn't show other minorities complaining or asking for hand-outs, they showed several "Cooling-Centers" filled with African Americans.

I asked my next door neighbors who are hispanic, they came from Mexico 10 years ago if they needed cooling...she told me her husband was at work and their 400k house was plently cool, 69 degrees she said.

I told her what I saw on the news and she said those people do nothing but complain and want free hand-outs from the other tax-payers

I was shocked at the threrat of violence...the black woman said they would riot if they didn't get help from others..now!


how can we help these people?

2007-08-08 12:58:58 · 11 answers · asked by LoveUSA 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-08 12:57:07 · 12 answers · asked by Karasu 1 in Elections

were denied WITHIN the Federal Government and more?

examples:
http://www.doi.gov/hrm/pmanager/st3f.html
http://www.nysscpa.org/cpajournal/old/07551184.htm

2007-08-08 12:56:45 · 4 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I am shopping for a candidate and I like his business experiance.

2007-08-08 12:53:29 · 23 answers · asked by DANCER 2 in Politics

Im Mexican and proud and i have noticed that most puerto ricans doesnt support ilegals like the americans, i just want to know why? since they are immigrants just like the rest of us.

2007-08-08 12:52:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Who should pay for your healthcare and at what quality would you expect that health care to be that is purchased for you? If you believe that you should purchase your own, what quality of healthcare would you buy for yourself?

2007-08-08 12:51:48 · 5 answers · asked by cutterfam3 2 in Politics

A Government has to be overthrown every 200 years to kill off corruption? And if so arn't we a little over do?

2007-08-08 12:51:31 · 9 answers · asked by Spades Of Columbia 5 in Politics

This past weekend I had a BBQ at my house. It was great! Neighborhood kids came over and played with my dogs, family constantly coming to the grill asking for seconds and thirds. Even my next door neighbor came over to eat since his wife is out of town and he's tired of 'nukem food'.

The question came up while we were eating, "If I was called by the USMC tomorrow, would I serve again?" Would I go through years of empty holidays, all the pain, the hard work? All those sleepless nights under foreign stars, never knowing what the dawn would bring? Would endure combat again? Would I be willing to die for my country?

Would I do it all again?

My answer was simply..."Yes." I say this with resolve because I know, freedom isn't free at all. That BBQ we were enjoying came at the cost of those who stand silent guard over us everyday. They never ask for a 'thank you', but from my family and I, they get one everyday.

So, to those that have served, would you serve again if called?

2007-08-08 12:48:01 · 20 answers · asked by 2012, Change it back!! 4 in Military

2007-08-08 12:45:38 · 14 answers · asked by Alias 1 in Embassies & Consulates

How about as Attorneys and Doctors?

And yes, they DO deserve to be there. They simply needed the obstacles of sexism removed via AA to make it happen.

2007-08-08 12:44:52 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

then we might get an honest answer out of them. wouldn't that be nice for a change.

2007-08-08 12:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by out for justice. 5 in Elections

I have already gone to MEPS and signed but have not gone to basic yet. Can i just tell my recruiter that im not interested anymore. I want out because i wanted to be in EOD. After being told that it wouldn't be a problem, Meps said that i couldnt because i had an MIP. My recruiter said just to pick a job and i could transfer to EOD later before bootcamp. Well that never happened so im stuck with Jet Mechanic (AD) and hate it.

2007-08-08 12:37:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

My sister is 19 years old and she was in a car accident, she was awarded 10,000 for bodily injury. Her lawyer had her come to his office and sign the back of the check, stating that he had to deposit it into his account then deduct 3300 for his fees then cut her another check in 4 days. It has been a week and when she called he stated that he had to first pay the hospital bills before he gives her the check. We called the hospital and they stated that her health insurance has already covered all of the medical bill, so there is no bill out there. My question is what can she do to make sure the lawyer is not pocketing money that is rightfully hers and just saying that he is paying medical bills, also was she supposed to sign the check over to him and around how much of it should she recived considering ther aren't any outstanding bills?

2007-08-08 12:36:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

somehow, gays and their bedroom issues are more important to them than fighting islamofascists. Why?

2007-08-08 12:34:50 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

For NASJRB and NSA NOLA (new orleans bases) for 2007, any details about location etc.

2007-08-08 12:32:47 · 3 answers · asked by Nessa 2 in Military

2007-08-08 12:32:44 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Hillary is not the only woman who tries to become president...if u google to back in the days..many others tried to run but of course the media suppresses these women.
Why are americans as oppressive as the countries they try to "free"

2007-08-08 12:32:36 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-08 12:31:18 · 17 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

How would that work?

2007-08-08 12:17:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Yes, Barry Bonds.. his homerun ball worth 300 to 400k.. Not bad... huh... well, relative to my homeruobballs... Alas, but McGuire's lesser feat fetches 3 to 4 million... Ok, so of course there is no racism here..The reason for the discrepancy is rather obvious...Answer this question without reading any other answer.. let's see if your reason for the discrepancy is the same as the others... or merely pre-&^&-text.

Answer this question without reading any other answer.. let's see if your reason for the discrepancy is the same as the others... or merely pre-&^&-text.

2007-08-08 12:14:28 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-08 12:05:26 · 12 answers · asked by Pro-American 3 in Politics

I keep reading American posters going on about him. (I'm British so not clued up on American politics)

I obviously know who Hilary Clinton is (Bill's wife) - is she standing for President or something?

But I have no idea who this Obama character is. Enlighten me!

2007-08-08 11:58:18 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government