Politics & Government - 9 August 2007

... here at YA, and that the content of your posts, along with your identity, would become known nation-wide, would you continue to express yourself in the same terms you use now?

For instance, would you be any more or less respectful of other people and their views? Would you use bad language? Etc.

This question is for all, regardless of political affiliation.

2007-08-09 11:08:52 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Legal question. Would like a lawyer to answer or someone who's been involved in this type of situation. Can discrimination happen illegally at a workplace if different races of all types (Hispanic, black, asian, etc) have put in for the same types of promotions as whites, yet everytime a white caucasian is given the job and it is proven that the promotions were by the same set of people in each promotion? Or does the discrimination have to happen to a set race group? (Black)(Asian)(Hispanic)

2007-08-09 11:06:28 · 4 answers · asked by Carrie C 2 in Law & Ethics

I spotted this shirt in Galway Ireland.

2007-08-09 11:02:58 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/070809/wall_street.html?.v=79

Must be, right? After all, our economy is fantastic right now, and you guys have been using the Dow as evidence.

2007-08-09 10:59:58 · 16 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

The Fox News Channel has put out a fake comedy news show (no im not talking about the o'rielly factor haha) called the half hour news hour (or something like that). so should and fake news show on Fox be accual news???

2007-08-09 10:58:23 · 8 answers · asked by patsfan 3 in Politics

The cost of the war is a drop in the bucket compared to cost of universal health care and all the other freebies they promise.

2007-08-09 10:58:10 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

For the power over mortal men? Or for the hot devil chicks?

2007-08-09 10:54:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

You know what I mean, they admit they are working the system, and like it that way???

2007-08-09 10:54:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

when can we end this unconstitutional bs?????

2007-08-09 10:53:43 · 6 answers · asked by patsfan 3 in Politics

Do you think emailing the media to complain will make any difference, or do they just ignore it?

(For those who don't think there is a rightwing bias, here is proof: http://www.mediamatters.org.)

2007-08-09 10:52:15 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

...come on we really need 2 weigh this out?

...if your clueless go get a snack or something and don't waste our time.

2007-08-09 10:49:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Investigative reporter John Buchanan broke 60 years of silence recently when he uncovered documents showing Prescott Bush's business was seized by Congress in 1942 for trading with the enemy. Now Buchanan has gone even further, documenting Prescott's role in many more Nazi-related businesses as late as 1951. "[Democrats.com co-founder Bob] Fertik and others, including former Justice Department Nazi war crimes prosecutor John Loftus... believe Prescott Bush and the Harrimans should have been tried for treason. Now, say Fertik and Loftus, there should be a Congressional investigation into the Bush family's Nazi past and its concealment from the American people for 60 years. 'The American people have a right to know, in detail, about this hidden chapter of our history,'

2007-08-09 10:48:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A lot of you probably saw Michael Moore's new movie, Sicko. While it is great that more people have become interested in the healthcare of the U.S., Sicko is not the best source of info. You come out of the theater thinking, Wow...what a great idea universal healthcare is. The insurance companies don't care about squat, its all about the money. While some of that is true, universal healthcare (UHC) isn't all that peachy. For example, many people complain aot the high cost of healthcare when you would just be paying the around the same amount in taxes. Nothing is "free." Competition among companies has always led to greater cost control and effectiveness Waiting times for regular check ups and surgeries can take up to 6 months, a year, or longer. Is it fair that you, a healthy person, will have to pay for operatios caused by smoking, drinking, obesity, etc. when the atients could have prevented this. Will the gov. be willing to pay for costly new technology or medicines?

2007-08-09 10:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by jamba_jive 1 in Law & Ethics

please give me some pros and cons...tell me your opinion about constitutional monarchy and executive monarchy...

thanx

best regards from germany

2007-08-09 10:42:58 · 8 answers · asked by Dr. SuperGirl 2 in Politics

It's so silly to hear right wingers say that any of the TV news networks are "leftist"
Hahaha
If there really WERE a liberal (not even really leftist) station, can you imagine the boycotts and rage from the neo-cons?!

2007-08-09 10:42:35 · 16 answers · asked by topink 6 in Politics

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-remit9aug09,1,733566.story?track=rss

What do you think?

2007-08-09 10:32:55 · 11 answers · asked by DAR 7 in Immigration

i know President Bush has a ranch in crawford but the rest of the family seems to move away from your belovied state so dose that anger you?????

2007-08-09 10:30:22 · 12 answers · asked by patsfan 3 in Politics

For example, on a discussion of universal health care, a neocon will inevitably write "I don't want to pay for other people's health care" (even though they do so now if they have insurance) or "it will destroy freedom of choice." Other examples: invoke the evil spirit of Bill Clinton by mentioning that he was impeached or had an affair with Monica; mention France in some disparaging way (e.g., "why don't you live in France with all the other surrender monkeys?").

Give as many examples as you want, mentioning the context if necessary to make the question more understandable. Go!

2007-08-09 10:29:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Immoral: Contrary to established moral principles; violating principles of right and wrong.

Was Saddam that great of a guy that we shouldn't have him taken him out of power and give Iraq back to the people?

But then you say " There wouldnt be as much chaos and suicide bombings as there is now "

Maybe but there still would have been a unnatural amount of deaths under saddams rule
Why didnt the UN force him out of power and take more action against him when he invaded Kuwait. I mean WOW, no fly-zones and sanctions/ bans on trading, that caused hundreds of thousands of deaths amoung the Iraqi population. Then came the oil for food program lasted almost 6 years. Throughout the years the sanctions had to be eased because of the mass malnutrition of the people. Obviously Saddam didnt change , or the Iraqis take a stand against him because of the amount of fear built up over 20+ years amoung the Iraqis That didnt affect him in one bit but it did put more burden on Iraqs people.

2007-08-09 10:28:00 · 12 answers · asked by shawn s 1 in Politics

Is it true that if a child recieving child support is 16 or 17, they can recieve the money themselves without a middleman?

2007-08-09 10:26:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Are they, at all, relevant in today's mainstream media? Do you think they are a reliable source for news and/or punditry?

Finally, who do you think their "equivalents" might be on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, ect.?

2007-08-09 10:23:08 · 21 answers · asked by Sangria 4 in Other - Politics & Government

I know of an incident where there were four people involved in a crime. Everyone was locked up except for one person whose parent is involved with a cop who was on the case. Can something be done about that? The person can not lie about being there because they are listed as one of the witnesses.

2007-08-09 10:21:32 · 5 answers · asked by Bam B 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-09 10:19:17 · 14 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

Yes, a man named Pedro Guzman was wrongfully deported back to Mexico. Now, how is that since he's American (born and raised)? But he was found, thankfully?

It seems that they were iiresponsible and down right wrong to have make a mistake like that.

It seems as if they need to fix whatever they need to so this wouldn't happen again.
What do you think? And if you were deported, how bad would you want to sue the government?

LINK. . . .

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/08/us/08border.html

2007-08-09 10:07:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I am!!!!!!This section is flooded with (negative) liberal based questions. People, can we begin asking questions that we all can honestly answer without biased opinions. I'll start with one. Why does America insist on forming a democracy form of government in other countries? Haven't we learned our lesson with Vietnam?

2007-08-09 10:06:57 · 25 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

2007-08-09 10:06:56 · 25 answers · asked by Paperdoll 1 in Politics

According to this poll, he would take more votes from Guiliani than from Clinton.

Without Bloomberg in race
Clinton 47%
Guiliani 41%

With Bloomberg in race
Clinton 42%
Guiliani 34%
Bloomberg 11%


http://www.pollingreport.com/wh08gen.htm

And is it too bizarre to think that three candidates from New York would be vying for President?!?!?

2007-08-09 10:06:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

my mother remarrried 35 years ago so my step-father has been in my life for 45 years im now 50, sadly mum passed away 2 years ago and now my step father is very poorly, he has a son he has nothing to do with, i have never met him but he has not made a will, there is a lot of money still of my mums and his where do i stand will it automatically go to his son

2007-08-09 10:04:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-09 10:00:06 · 17 answers · asked by captbullshot 5 in Politics

Is he a conservatist, or independent, or is that the same thing?

2007-08-09 09:59:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics