Politics & Government - 10 August 2007

This is not a dems vs republican question. I really want to know how many of you actually think Bush has done a good job, and why? He has a pretty low approval rating. I would like to know why those of you who approve of him do so? what makes him a good president? (on his own, not compared to other presidents)

2007-08-10 07:33:05 · 1 answers · asked by writenimage 4 in Politics

What is your real opinion about the troubles that the Republicans are having right now? There is unrest in the ranks because you don't have a candidate that you all can get behind. Truly, and not trying to ruffle any feathers, there is a perception of corruption in general coming from the White House. Your congressional members are grumbling about Bush and Iraq, causing a rift in your party. The candidates have to find a way to distance themselves from Bush and stay within the party line at the same time and that's a heck of a fence to walk. Whether you like President Bush or not he has damaged the reputation of the Republican Party and caused many Independents and moderates to turn toward the Democrats for '08.

What do you think needs to be done to correct these perceptions among so many Americans? Do you think the Republicans can repair the damage in time to win in '08?

2007-08-10 07:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

way to pay for it ? Or are they just planning on getting the bill and raising taxes to whatever it costs .

Anyone have a link that gives a detailed plan proposed by Hillary or Obama .

2007-08-10 07:29:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

obviously, there's no clear-cut consensus, because i understand that not all conservatives are alike, but in as general terms as possible, what value does art (in all of its forms) have to society as far as conservative philosophy is concerned? should there be government funding to support art? if so, should there be restrictions as far as who gets it? should art be censored? should there be an emphasis on art in the educational system? etc.

2007-08-10 07:27:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

ok...i really really dont like bush...hes made bad decisions && he looks like a monkey...i mean not to be hatin on anyone...he just really gets on my nerves...all my neighbors love him...they act mean to me cuz i dont...what should i do...its not like i bring him up at all...they do then ask for my oppion...help?? any ideas??

2007-08-10 07:26:21 · 2 answers · asked by kansas city girlie 1 in Politics

Its so retarded. Calling a person from your opposing viewpoint a "troll" or any other name really doesn't make you look any more intellegent, it just makes you look immature and frankly, stupid because you have to resort to name-calling instead of defending your opinion.

There are millions of BOTH viewpoints in this country (and people with many more), and BOTH sides have smart people, and stupid people, rich people, and poor people.

So seriously, get over it, because rarely have a I met a person who doesn't hold the same political viewpoints as their family does, which just goes to show you how they are developed.

2007-08-10 07:23:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why do conservatives think that if you do not think like them that you are liberal, when in America there are many independent and libertarian thinkers?
Or, do conservatives not think but mindlessly agree with whatever their leaders tell them?

2007-08-10 07:22:36 · 1 answers · asked by mom2jjorion 4 in Politics

And yes, you can be all those things at once.

Bring it on, trolls!

2007-08-10 07:21:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

current problem with sub prime mortgages - in other words do you think they should offer the loans at lower fixed rates to people who showed before that they could pay the mortgage before interest rates increased therefore avoiding the fall out predicted and govt regulation and oversight ?

2007-08-10 07:12:36 · 1 answers · asked by rooster 5 in Politics

Not like South American or Asian sociliasm...but more like European socialist.

Its worked out extremely well for countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Finland, which have been declared in the top 10 as least corrupt countries and most livable places in the world (http://www.infoplease.com/toptens/leastcorruptcountries.html)

2007-08-10 07:11:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Or just party bashing?

I asked several direct questions for the left and few actually answered the questions. Yet you are constantly saying you want debate not bashing.

So it seems to me you just like to complain.

2007-08-10 07:09:21 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The plan, at least the one being proposed by Obama gives people the option of buying into affordable plans, but they have to pay for it. I keep seeing people talking about a free ride...it is not a free ride, it is affordable healthcare.

2007-08-10 07:06:15 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-10 07:05:07 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I want to send a letter to Maxine Waters on my mother's behalf. Her work permit is going to expire soon, and I'm hoping she could help me. My mom is an immigrant, so she doesn't have her green card, although she has been here for 23 years.

But I'm not sure of the template for the address in the left hand corner. Can someone help me with that? I've seen a couple of templates online, but they don't help me very much.

Also, where should I send it since she's a senator, right?

Thanks!

2007-08-10 07:03:20 · 3 answers · asked by nessa 2 in Immigration

Ok maybe if Bill was back in office, since he did nothing.

2007-08-10 06:58:37 · 66 answers · asked by fullyunderstand 2 in Politics

2007-08-10 06:57:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Or do they owe nothing because they acted on the premise of sincere belief in his guilt of the crime for which he was convicted and, therefore, his deservance of death? Or because judges can choose not to follow the sentence recommendation if not the only option.

2007-08-10 06:57:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

HOW MUCH does it cost to supply the US military with armored vehicles, protective gear, armored helicopters, etc.?

The military budget was cut back so much by the Clinton administration's 8 years in office it's amazing our ARMED FORCES even had a chance to fight for their lives - let alone for their own country.

Can you imagine how much it could have saved George W. Bush from having to spend upgrading our military from that hapless existence?

Honestly, what are the numbers to get our military ON TRACK with weapons instead of playing catch-up from being financially pillaged by the Clinton administration?

COULD FEWER U.S. SOLDIERS DIED? Well of course!

Does anyone care to add up and account for how many billions of dollars Clinton cut from his budget and how many billions Bush had to shell out just to get caught up?

Why is this something the liberals conveniently IGNORE when it comes to BLAMING who caused so many US deaths?

2007-08-10 06:53:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Noone really answered this question when I asked earlier, so I thought I would try again.

So, whats your goal?

2007-08-10 06:52:04 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-10 06:51:41 · 15 answers · asked by jimboyd1 1 in Military

Health care for example.
Most healthcare is ok as long as you dont get a dibilitating injury or very sick. Then it becomes too expensive.
If you mention that they will say well if you cant afford it its not my problem because I can.
Thats not the issue of course.
The world is not so black an white.
Some people arent able. Pure an simple.

So because they wealthy they dont deserve good healthcare.

Oh yeah in a nationalized healthcare you can still choose your
doctors. And if you get a dibilitating illness or injury you will be taken care of.
And in america if you are sick and then try to get insurance forget about it. They only will insure those who dont need insurance.

2007-08-10 06:51:16 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

greedy oil companies?

greedy defense contractors?

Hillary Clinton?

Joe Liberman?

Saudi Arabia?

Osama bin Ladn?

Diabold, Lockheed Martin and Haliburton?

Illegal immigrants?

Big business?

God?

Bill O rely?

hillbillie?

Texans?

Dick Cheney?

Terrorists?

Bush's dog Barnie?

2007-08-10 06:51:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

i am a 47 year old male.
i am shocked at the amount of children, as young as 11, on here that post questions about sex, and email me questions about sex because they see an answer i gave someone else.

a 12 year old boy asked me to add him as a friend to my myspace page !

what parent lets a child on the internet unsupervised ?

i always tell these kids they are too young and i will not help them with sex questions.
many of them write back and argue with me that they are old enough, and they know what they are doing.

when they post a question like " does anybody want to date me ? " i check their profile, if i find a question where they state their age is under 18, i answer the question with" sorry your under 18. not interested."

and now the question.
could i get in trouble for these children emailing me? or answering a question about sex with "your too young ".?

if yes, how should i handle this ?

i like helping adults with sex questions. helping women understand men.

2007-08-10 06:50:03 · 2 answers · asked by Jr. is angry 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

Health = free, $20 copay
Dental = 12 monthly
Vision = 7 monthly

It's a state job. Wouldn't I end up paying more than this in taxes?

2007-08-10 06:49:58 · 32 answers · asked by Abu#2 4 in Politics

what happens, can i just take care of it when im older, im only 17

2007-08-10 06:48:11 · 2 answers · asked by peeweefourstar 4 in Law & Ethics

What are the chances of actually getting hired? Does anyone know a person who went throught the process.

2007-08-10 06:47:52 · 1 answers · asked by Steven P. 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Recent discussions in the Senate from the Democratic Party have been over the question of granting voting privileges to illegal immigrants. Do you think this is a good idea?

2007-08-10 06:47:46 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

And mind my own business. It doesn't appear to be anything like retail street drug trade. She has this very expensive house, and every week or two huge trucks show up and deliver stuff or take it away. What do you think she is doing?

2007-08-10 06:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

Now don't go reading into this question as any kind of political statement or liberal anti-police hogwash, cause it's neither. If you answer "no" please list alternative methods of force compliance noting that "reasoning and verbal commands" have been used and have failed. Criminals and Police haters and whiners need not answer.Thanks.

2007-08-10 06:47:40 · 20 answers · asked by SGT. D 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

I have never blocked traffic in downtown marching with signs that have dumb slogans

I don’t stifle free speech on college campuses by throwing pies at and shouting with people who don’t share my political beliefs

I don’t vandalize the headquarters of the other party before election night

I don’t go on private property to vandalize signs supporting the other party in an election season

I don’t sneak into the other party’s convention to heckle their candidate

I have never complained about the government not finding me a good paying job

I think the Rich pay more than their fair share

I don’t explain all the failures of my party with nutty conspiracy theories

I fly an American Flag on my property

I think most Americans are Smart good People regardless of who is in office

I think my country, the United States, is the greatest country in the history of civilization

2007-08-10 06:43:58 · 30 answers · asked by PNAC ~ Penelope 4 in Politics