Politics & Government - 18 August 2007

There is two groups basically saying that they want freedom from the elite controlling us? Isnt the enemy of the people the elite..
Have they divided us with our differences on abortion, gay marriage, helping the poor etc....

2007-08-18 14:42:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It is clear the republicans clearly represent policies that favor the rich and wealthy, so from an economic self interest point of view it is illogical for that support to exist. Please name then, the other reasons why ordinary joe american would be a republican.

2007-08-18 14:42:12 · 25 answers · asked by bush l 1 in Politics

in training for the army, during basic or ait, how many days do you get off for christmas/new year and what days are they? dec20 to jan3 or what? please and thank you.

2007-08-18 14:39:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

The Bush Junta insisted that this guy be tried in some kind of Star Chamber military tribunal because some terrible 'secrets' might be revealed. Eventually he made it to a regular court...after being held for over three years without a lawyer in a navy brig. An American citizen stripped of his rights...it gives me the creeps. Does it bother you?

2007-08-18 14:38:38 · 10 answers · asked by Noah H 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

It was reported that he is going to serve a 3 year jail sentence earlier this year .

2007-08-18 14:37:15 · 5 answers · asked by abhik001 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-18 14:33:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-18 14:27:05 · 15 answers · asked by Princess 2 in Military

What is the fairness doctrine? Why do democrats want it back? Why are republicans against it? Why is it such a big deal to those in talk radio? Would it really make that much difference if it were to be reinstated?

2007-08-18 14:22:21 · 8 answers · asked by Nat 3 in Other - Politics & Government

They think Bush Daughter getting married is a conspiracy.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ken-shepherd/2007/08/17/liberal-blog-finds-scandal-jenna-bush-engagement

2007-08-18 14:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2 in Politics

I've taken a sudden interest in U.S./ world history.

Educated answers that aren't too complicated to understand for a beginner like me, is what I'm mainly looking for.

God Bless

2007-08-18 14:12:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Man was kicked to death by 2 x15 yr/16 yr olds last week in england. He objected to them damaging his car. Reminded me what happened to me 10 yrs ago. Walking from visitng mother @12 noon, accosted by 8 youths wanting my flying jacket. Sufferd concussion, broken nose, 8 stitches cut lip. One of attacker got 2 broken ribs.. Me still on feet by time ambulance/police came... I called. Could not indentify any of attackers, they went free. Im 2nd Dan karate instructor, run own club, 60 this year. Knowledge kept me alive. Last year, wife woke me up, someone was in house at 4 am. Went downstairs dressed pygama btms (not pretty sight), burglar getting in our car with laptop/valuables. Car didnt start first time, by time it did start, I was sat at side of him beating him. he stopped car, tried to escape. I kncked him out b4 he cud, went to see wife was ok and ring police. when got back he had gone with no valuables.Should i have killed him? and why not? I cud have, easily???

2007-08-18 14:12:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

crime while under the influence, but was too drunk to remember it, could I sue him in a civil lawsuit?

2007-08-18 14:10:42 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-18 14:10:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Yes or no is fine. More detail to support your opinion appreciated.

2007-08-18 14:09:48 · 17 answers · asked by hufstabe 2 in Politics

When you really think about it, Liberals came first, didn't they?

When America was a Brittish colony, it was liberal types who opposed the rule of a monarch thousands of miles away. It was a liberal ideology, a questioning of authority, and an anti-establishment way of thinking that made America what it was back then - and what it is today!

Liberals came before conservatives, when you really think about it. Had there been nothing but conservatives back then we would still be ruled by some guy in London to this very day.

Do you see my point?

Do you agree?

2007-08-18 14:09:10 · 21 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Politics

I started writing a short story (just for the sake of my love of writing) about a national elite, elite, elite unit xD Its a rip/spin off of Rainbow Six, Ghost Recon, etc. But I have no idea what to name it.

I'm looking for a military name (i.e. 5th Special Forces Group)
and a public name (i.e Ghosts) etc. It doesn't matter to me but I'd like the short story to include a cool unit name ;)

2007-08-18 14:08:41 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

If a man is charged with the felony 'driving across state lines to have sex with a minor' would the minor have to testify against him in court if they had already been questioned by the feds?? I'm wondering if they would just use the statements in order to hide the identity of the 'victim' or would they have to go to court. Thanks.

2007-08-18 14:05:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

My faincee and I lived at my great grandmother's house. We moved out back in Febraury and she's still been getting mail at her house. I recently saw that she's been opening my mail. I confronted her and asked her why she was, and she said she thought it was for her, but it clearly wasn't. She even put the mail back in the envelope like it wasn't even touched. It was mail from my work and tax revenues. Is this illegal? and what steps can we take in law.

2007-08-18 14:03:11 · 10 answers · asked by be_my_gumby 1 in Law & Ethics

I read about this baby that was born at 27 weeks and weighed less than one pound. She was born in January and is now very healthy. I thought this was crazy. Aren't abortions legal that late in some states?

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1072321/posts

2007-08-18 13:57:43 · 8 answers · asked by love 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-18 13:55:17 · 16 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Politics

2007-08-18 13:53:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

If both partners genuinely consent to the sex, why would the older person still be charged with rape? I understand the whole "adult should be more responsible" thing, but I just read something about how if a 16 year old marries an adult over the age of 18 with legal consent from her/his parents..the married couple could legally have sex. How does just being married make a difference in the whole thing? Does only the fact that they are married by law mean they can have sex even though the 16 year old is still technically a minor?

2007-08-18 13:52:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Yes, I guess strange times calls for strange logic. Here are some people that say saying we need more terror attacks so people can appreciate the job the president is doing on the war on terror or something like that.

"At the end of the day, I believe fully the president is doing the right thing, and I think all we need is some attacks on American soil like we had on [Sept. 11, 2001]," Milligan said to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "and the naysayers will come around very quickly to appreciate not only the commitment for President Bush, but the sacrifice that has been made by men and women to protect this country."

http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Arkansas_GOP_head_We_need_more_0603.html

To save America, we need another 9/11. America's fabric is pulling apart like a cheap sweater. What would sew us back together? Another 9/11 attack.

http://www.philly.com/dailynews/columnists/stu_bykofsky/20070809_Stu_Bykofsky___To_save_America__we_need_another_9_11.html

2007-08-18 13:51:16 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I recieved an e-mail more than 20 times about Starbucks refusing to send the military coffee. I don't know about any of you but no matter how you feel about the war don't you think a company should support a human being for thier efforts to keep thier company free not to mention yhier employees?
I will no longer be buying any products from this company who has turned thier back on thier fellow Americans!
I have sent this e-mail out to all my contacts and I ask that anyone who wishes to see the e-mail about the Starbucks company e-mail me through here.
And even if you don't want to read the e-mail I would think all americans would stop buying Starbucks products.
In conclusion....OOH RAH!!!
Sempre FI !!!!

2007-08-18 13:48:56 · 23 answers · asked by Angelmaiden 5 in Military

it was passed curfew, we had alcohol in the car, and he was driving my car in my name..

2007-08-18 13:48:19 · 2 answers · asked by drunkin driver 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Everybody in my family has tried to explain what fascism is to me except they make it sound more complicated. Can anybody help me?

2007-08-18 13:48:13 · 7 answers · asked by rainbowhatgirl 1 in Politics

2007-08-18 13:47:14 · 31 answers · asked by Wrong number 5 in Politics

White House wants more time on subpoenas By DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press Writer
Sat Aug 18, 12:18 AM ET
CRAWFORD, Texas - The White House on Friday asked a Senate panel for more time to produce subpoenaed information about the legal justification for President Bush's secretive eavesdropping program.
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy had set Monday as the deadline for administration officials already subpoenaed to provide documents and testimony about the National Security Agency's eavesdropping program.
In a letter to Leahy, White House counsel Fred Fielding argued that the subpoenas called for the production of "extraordinarily sensitive national security information," and he said much of the information — if not all — could be subject to a claim of executive privilege.
Fielding asked Leahy to suspend the deadline until after Labor Day.

history repeats itself again, yet with another republican president.

cons, this is what you project. deal with it!

2007-08-18 13:45:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-18 13:43:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/public_support_strong_for_new_immigration_enforcement

2007-08-18 13:42:51 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration