Politics & Government - 18 August 2007

Liberals or Democrats tend to believe in the potential of government to have effective programs; conservatives and Rebublicans seems to believe otherwise. So let's get closer to a resolution: Make a list of successful programs and not-so-successful ones. I'll start:

Successful: The federal highway system.

Unsuccessful: the best example I can think of is Herbert Hoover's programs to mitigate the effects of the Depression--the economy still got worse. OK, maybe a bad example, but please work with me if you know better or have further examples.

2007-08-18 09:00:28 · 9 answers · asked by L Dawg 3 in Government

that way when they get older they will be more prone to join up and fight in Iraq?

2007-08-18 09:00:27 · 12 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Politics

What is the military to get done?

2007-08-18 08:57:58 · 16 answers · asked by Dirk von Pelvis 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-18 08:56:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This is not the only agenda to me, but it is important. Basically I want to know which presidential candidate would be most likely to move this country towards legalized marijuana. and on the same note, who would be least likely.
Also, PLEASE dont give me your opinion on why pot is bad or should not be legal, Im gonna smoke it every day for the rest of my life regardless of legality, and i understand how bad it is for my body and mind, but i really dont care, the consequences do not out weigh the pleasure in my mind. thanks

2007-08-18 08:56:17 · 14 answers · asked by Alex J 1 in Elections

2007-08-18 08:54:17 · 35 answers · asked by K. Marx iii 5 in Politics

2007-08-18 08:53:10 · 13 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics

Shouln't every miner have some sort of gadget or radio or transmitter that allows their location to be pinpointed in case of a mining cave in?

Is having such a law or regulation so bad?

2007-08-18 08:53:04 · 22 answers · asked by bush l 1 in Politics

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A UK television programme many years ago viewed by millions was conducted by a British CSI team. Their analysis was very military and astoundingly convincing. Essentially they concluded JFK was shot from the front seat of the Limo by the security agent sitting in the front passenger seat. They argued analysing the film footage that the aired and most commonly seen news coverage itself was edited. The agent in the front seat going for his weapon drawing it, they deturmined a second or two where they concluded the agent shot JFK under the chin at close range blowing the back of his head out, aND HIS GUN returns TO THE HOLSTER.

2007-08-18 08:51:44 · 20 answers · asked by George C 1 in Military

Newly elected chairman of the Young Republican National Federation, Glenn Murphy Jr., has resigned amid a controversy that he s........y attacked a young man by performing ......... on him while he slept. (This after a similar incident in 1998!) A lawyer for Murphy points out that no charges have been filed and he claims the ...... was consensual, but there’s no denial that Murphy was involved. Considering Murphy used gay marriage as an instrument to promote his conservative politics, we want to know, who would be the most ghastly Republican to wake up to a morning ..... from" http://www.out.com/detail.asp?id=22757

2007-08-18 08:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by bruce b 3 in Law & Ethics

Free Taiwan. Free Tibet

2007-08-18 08:37:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Okay, so i'm 19 years old and I got an underage drinking citation at a club. the club was for 18 an older, but someone knew someone and we weren't asked for our ID's and we were given bracelets indictation we were 21. A guy bought me a drink and gave it to me, and right when he gave it to me, an ABC cop asked me for my ID. I got the citation for possession of a mixed drink and misrepresentation of my age. I'm a good kid, no record, college student (pre med at that) and really don't want this on my record. What are my options? Lawyer? Take a class? How much will the fine be and how much is the class? Is there any way to beg for a LONG probation instead of a huge fine , since being a college student, i really don't have the extra 300 dollars to pay. The ABC cop told me i'd have to talk to a probation officer and not a judge. Any ideas? PLEASE PLEASE HELP! Also, why am I getting lawyer letters in the mail? Thank you!

P.S. I live in INdiana, but got the citation in Kentucky.

2007-08-18 08:35:53 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

We already hand out more than $1 Trillion each year.

How much will ever be enough?

The odd thing is that Hillary and the Dems will hand out more than $1 Trillion to illegals over the next decade.

2007-08-18 08:35:52 · 15 answers · asked by junglejoe 2 in Politics

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/northwest/chi-monoglotaug17,1,3078350.story
just plain and simple facts. Why aren't people able to learn English and what is it going to be like have whole cities that are spanish speaking only?

2007-08-18 08:33:49 · 29 answers · asked by eldude 5 in Immigration

My father is aware that his health may deteriorate quickly. The power of attorney became official today.
Do I have to notify his bank and financial advisor that this is now in place?
My dad is in hospital but capable of managing his own affairs.
I hope he will always be this way but there is a small chance he won't be. He has already had a series of mini strokes.
Should I leave things as they are or notify the people in charge of his finances?
I want my father to have peace of mind but not sure what to do for the best.
For the nasty people on this site: I do not want his money.

2007-08-18 08:32:49 · 31 answers · asked by Ilkie 7 in Law & Ethics

my mate says you can override shotgun by calling "double barreled shotgun" can i override that?
the situation isn't only for riding in a car.

2007-08-18 08:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by maniconmonday 2 in Law & Ethics

I'm for it and at the same time against. Sometimes yes I think they deserve to die for taking another life. But let's take in consideration. What if they convict and sentence a man or woman to death and find evidence that the person was innocent. But once you kill them......you can't bring them back. Plus taking the killers life will not bring back the victim back. But in my heart I feel karma should come back IF they did do it. Gosh I'm confused. I need more opinions please.

2007-08-18 08:30:27 · 17 answers · asked by Mommyof5 2 in Law & Ethics

If you believe your job is not guarenteed, give me your explaination of why.

2007-08-18 08:28:16 · 12 answers · asked by ? 6 in Military

The lack of border enforcement has led to silent amnesty over the last 20 years.

2007-08-18 08:26:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Do larceny and assualt and battery misdemeanors 3 years ago hinder chances for federal employment? What about if it is for a position for a nonsensitive position with a NACI background check?

2007-08-18 08:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by Mr. Jingles 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

My company was just bought by another company. We were given 60 day notice that our jobs were going to be elimintated. We were promised a 6 month severence. The top guy @ this new company (CEO) is a bully and manages by belittling everyone. He has a GOD-complex. All the admins have been sending emails back and forth about the attitude of these people. We have also been sending jokes back and forth forever. I send an email (powerpoint) with demotivational pictures (opposite of motivational) pics. Saying these were being shipped from the CEO and we would all get these for our department... hehe. I was brought in to the HR office and told that I was being fired because of it. Before this happened, I have always been an exceptional employee, great reviews and liked by everyone including the previous management team. No one else has been fired for emailing jokes. Can I sue that company for singling me out and firing me? Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!!! : )

2007-08-18 08:25:07 · 17 answers · asked by Chilling in DFW 1 in Law & Ethics

As in this previous post?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070818120933AArTxMG&r=w

Look at the angry responses.

2007-08-18 08:24:15 · 22 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I thought that doing PT was mandatory or not??? Please explain

2007-08-18 08:14:19 · 16 answers · asked by Ambitious27 3 in Military

Israel has a total of 6 1/2 or so million people in the entire nation. Our $3 billion indirectly fund their kids college tuitions.

2007-08-18 08:13:20 · 20 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Bin Laden must give "infidels" time to convert before attacking. There have since been five Bin Laden videos asking the US to convert to Islam. So now Bin Laden has...

Permission to Kill 10 Million Americans
http://sixthcolumn.typepad.com/sixth_column/2006/08/bin_laden_has_p.html

2007-08-18 08:09:33 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

2007-08-18 08:09:02 · 29 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

The French Revolution occurred as a result of

the enormous size of France

the large gap between the rich and the poor

a new king trying to take the throne

the Roman Empire initiating a revolt

2007-08-18 08:07:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

--Quote by Arthur Schlesinger

Council on Foreign Relations Journal.

2007-08-18 08:06:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The people who earn it or the government?

2007-08-18 08:06:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A tourist in SAUDI ARABIA is not aloud to drink alcohol even in his room hotel and if he is caught drinking alcohol he can be prosecuted and punish.

2007-08-18 07:59:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics