Politics & Government - 10 August 2007

I have seen all who dissent , liberals and conservatives, pilloried for publicly expressing their dissent opposing the war in Iraq. Why? And is this good for the future of this democratic Nation- the US-- which must depend on freedom of speech to get to the truths and the lies in order to make good choices and decisions--individually and collectively?

2007-08-10 15:53:46 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My dad was in this unit when he was in the Army in 1945. It was the 96th Division He was a wire operator.

2007-08-10 15:50:04 · 2 answers · asked by prodoehld 1 in Military

Do you really feel as though he could run this country? or do you think he's just another rich politician trying to make a name for himself?

2007-08-10 15:48:00 · 14 answers · asked by Whoooa Mule 3 in Elections

I mean, do you think it is a coincidence that there just happens to be all these "terrorists" living in US-backed dictatorships that sell us cheap oil?

2007-08-10 15:47:14 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have no problem with gays but I don't think gays should be allowed to marry.
I have no problem with a gay person being a parent but they should not do it as a couple. They should be a single parent who acts normal ( I'm not trying to be offensive either) just don't be all "fabulous Oh my God" you know.
At least give a kid the chance to grow up and make choices about sexuality on there own when they're old enough. It's not fair the kids will be teased and face abuse from gay bashers and stuff because the parent is so selfish.

Like I said I don't have anything against gays, I'm VERY STRAIGHT and I'd be a gay persons friend, I mean they're GREAT clothing designers, know how to talk to the ladies, what man don't LOVE watch 2 girls go at it!!!, they're better interior designsers and home decorators than most women. But I just say if you're going to be gay just don't be so obvious about and don't force kids to live with that life style.

2007-08-10 15:47:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

World War 2, Australias than Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies became HATED by his own people and earn't the nickname "Pig Iron Bob" because he collaborated with Japan in exporting a feighter full of srap metal to Japan at the time of the 2nd Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) bravely trying to turn the Japs back on the Kokoda Trail, sorry actually I beleive it was our National Guard fighting them off as Brittain refused to release the 2nd AIF from Africa and France !

So after many "bloody srtikes" and picketing of the wharfs "Pig Iron Bob" won and the ship set sail for Tokyo, with a full load of scrap metal to be fired back at our Boys in New Guinea ! True ! Australias Darkest hour ? Why wasn't Menzies shot ?

If you know more please correct me or fill me in ! Thankyou.

2007-08-10 15:45:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Here are two misconceptions / urban legends that I read constantly.

They are not required on every arrest. They are only required when one is arrested and BEING INTERROGATED.

It is NOT a crime for an officer to NOT read you the Miranda warnings.

So...Will you ignorant people stop perpetuating this crap or what?

2007-08-10 15:45:39 · 14 answers · asked by California Street Cop 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

In anything that comes out of her flap?

2007-08-10 15:44:57 · 10 answers · asked by Whoooa Mule 3 in Other - Politics & Government

-Is Al Qaeda out of Iraq?
-Has the Civil war stopped?
-Have Iraq's borders been secured?
-Has the Iraqi Govt. gotten any better?
-Has a political solution been found?
-Have the IEDs stopped killing US troops?
-Is the Iraq oil (which was suppose to pay for the reconstruction) getting out on the market?
-Have the 500,000 Iraqi Army troops finally been adequately trained?
-Has the US military found the 1000s of weapons they lost that were suppose to go to the Iraqi Army?
-Is life better for the Iraqi people right now under Bush's war or under Saddam's reign?

2007-08-10 15:43:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

For everyone out there who passes off every UFO sighting as people just looking for attention, what's your retort to all the testimonials by former government staff who have confessed with all seriousness that they have worked with, seen and investigated extraterrestrial craft? I've looked at some of the testimonial films by the disclosure project and it just seems strange that elderly Air Force and Navy veterans would make these things up. Most of them have faced much ridicule and even lost jobs willingly because they felt it was that important to bring truth to the people.

2007-08-10 15:43:00 · 12 answers · asked by le.hutton 1 in Military

To get votes for the next election?? It's an old method the Republicans have also used, and very hypocritical.

Rudy Guliani welcomed illegal immigrants when he was mayor of New York, and Romney hired a bunch of illegal Guatemalans to do landscaping on his house. And now to get votes from the conservative right, they hate them?? But we know if they get elected just like Bush they're not going to do anything, because big business loves illegal workers.
Serves them right if Hillary or Obama get elected.

2007-08-10 15:40:08 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Or was Bush lying when he made that claim? My money is on "Bush was lying"... How about you?

2007-08-10 15:39:18 · 10 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

In Australia we apparently have the Worlds largest unmined deposits of Yellow Cake and Uranium, we are currently riding on a HUGE mineral and mining resource export boom with China ! I can see a possible future conflict of interest here ! Can't you ? Rather than supplying the worlds largest economy China, who are yet to prove themselves an Allie why doesn't the US enter into a joint arrangement to mine and share the vast deposits we have here ? It can only make us stronger and a further advance our collective strengths, than couldn't we actually be "the" watch dog for the US in South East Asia, I beleive we already are but this could be improved ten fold ! Also it would ward of any short sighted profitering by exporting enriched Uranium to China, A JOINT EFFORT is required here. The chinese realised the importance of securing mining supplies, atleast the Government refused to sell our mines offshore, but by exporting raw resources we're doing just that !

2007-08-10 15:33:12 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Would you even want either of them to run again?

2007-08-10 15:32:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

We'll hear that sweet whooshing sound as they scurry up north.

2007-08-10 15:28:31 · 5 answers · asked by charbatch 3 in Politics

2007-08-10 15:25:08 · 16 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I would prefer your own personal opinions please

2007-08-10 15:21:28 · 41 answers · asked by islandmonkey 3 in Politics

What is your opinion?define professional as high educated & skills worker.e.g lawyers & doctors.Hw abt nurses in singapore??

2007-08-10 15:14:36 · 3 answers · asked by mmmk10 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Probably never in my opinion...

2007-08-10 15:13:46 · 15 answers · asked by curious_25m 1 in Elections

What do u think of George W. Bush and why do you think that?

2007-08-10 15:07:59 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I think the government is testing the waters, putting out feelers via news stories to see if the public has an appetite for the draft.

2007-08-10 15:02:10 · 12 answers · asked by Dave D 1 in Military

Many Chinese (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan) are convinced that the 21st is China's century. Other than the growing economy and large military, are there any political or social reasons that would lead to China becoming a world leader?

2007-08-10 15:01:20 · 4 answers · asked by WMD 7 in Other - Politics & Government

Bill Clinton's life became an open book after he said "I did not have sexual relations with that woman ". Covers of grocery store magazines speculated his wife (Hillary) would divorce him.

She stood by her man after Jennifer Flowers....She stood by her man after Monica. ....

"I'm not sitting here like some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/04/weekinreview/04healy.html?ei=5070&en=a4fe7383c485c49a&ex=1186027200&pagewanted=print

2007-08-10 14:59:05 · 23 answers · asked by a bush family member 7 in Politics

forces us to support the US and make decisions that we dont really want to. some people on the other hand say that while this is true, britain is the only country that can in fact persuade america to do things it really doesnt want to do ( a thing that no other country can do ). the 2 things that people over here say that the US did for the UK , but didnt really want to was the , criminalising of NORAID, in america and also we forced america to choose our side during the falklands war, when in fact ronnie reagan was big friends with argentina and like minded south american countries, he was in fact forced against his will to side with the UK against his wishes by maggie thatcher, what do you think

2007-08-10 14:57:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=14965

Its been there for a few years now. Thats why you have so many illegal immigrants. George Bush doesnt care as the plan is to have all 3 counties as one, a common currency called the amero also.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5547481422995115331&q=zeitgeist+movie

Watch this for the full plan.


Watch it all and read the article and tell me what you think

2007-08-10 14:56:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

issues that we can come together on and win some victories for "we the people".

2007-08-10 14:53:04 · 19 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Politics

2007-08-10 14:52:34 · 6 answers · asked by MIC 1 1 in Law & Ethics

That would be like comming to my house for dinner, taking a sh"t on my table and asking what I`m gonna cook next

NOTHING!!
THIS IS TRUE TRUE TRUE!!!!

Carlos Mencia


White people came from Europe but at least they had the b%lls to say it sucked over there.

What are your thoughts

2007-08-10 14:51:33 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Open for all but especially the pros. This was written by a pro and i'm wondering if you think this is okay or if you find it offensive?


"Whites are not Homo sapiens but a mix of H. sapiens and H. neanderthalensis. They are NOT fully human. Hence, laws like "manslaughter" or "homicide" shouldn't be applied when a white is the "victim"!"

2007-08-10 14:43:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57017

2007-08-10 14:43:36 · 2 answers · asked by dianer 5 in Other - Politics & Government