Politics & Government - 20 August 2007

I've been listening to Pundit Review Radio on WRKO on Sunday Nights, every other week for the last few months. At 9 pm they have a segment called "someone you should know" and it's about a heroic soldier or marine. And it's always the same thing - - our soldiers are taking heavy fire from multiple points in a building, and our guys find a way into the building and take out the snipers....

......Last time we won a war, the rules of engagement were, if you're taking heavy fire from inside a building, especially if it's from multiple locations in the building, you take out the building.

THIS is my problem with the war. We're not FIGHTING it like a war. We're fighting it with one hand tied behind our back.

I deeply respect the troops for fighting on these terms - but I take serious objection to our leaders' asking them to do so.

2007-08-20 03:18:43 · 14 answers · asked by truthisback 3 in Politics

2007-08-20 03:17:56 · 13 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

Yes, I am aware he is running now. But he is obviously inexperienced.

I must admit, the man is promising. He is smart and he has fresh ideas, but putting him office right now just isn't realistic.

I wouldn't vote for him (I most likely won't be voting for any Democrats anytime soon unless Joe Lieberman runs) but he (speaking as a Conservative) is more refreshing then Edwards or Clinton or the others.

Or is a lack of experience a good thing? Look at what he had to say below:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20346455/

'Democrat Barack Obama on Sunday tried to parlay his relative lack of national experience into a positive attribute, chiding his rivals for adhering to "conventional thinking" that led the country to war and that has divided the country.'

What do you think? Would he stand a better chance and be more qualified to run this nation in another ten years?

2007-08-20 03:15:25 · 12 answers · asked by Still Beautifully Conservative 5 in Politics

I am going to be marrying a soldier soon but not just yet but i was wondering what the military clause is and if when ur military if the army pays ur housing costs or not or some and thanks...p.s. i would ask my soldier but he is deployed and we havent been able to talk so i am asking ya'll. thanks in advance.

2007-08-20 03:08:52 · 11 answers · asked by bubblehead_hw 1 in Military

is it true? i just heard it somewhere that if a boy whos not even raping the girl gets her pregnant before shes 13, he will go to prision.

2007-08-20 03:08:42 · 8 answers · asked by SCU 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

Hey, the Iraq War isn't gonna last forever - even Bush wants it to end eventually - but we gotta keep the terrorists from following us home!

What if we pull our troops out, but instead of bringing them HOME, we pull them back to Guantanamo. Then, the terrorists - incapable of knowing how to get anywhere without following us - will just come to Gitmo, where we can have a giant sheet hanging in front of Camp X-Ray so the terrorists won't suspect, and then our soldiers exit out the back and lock the door behind them, and our other soldiers holding up the sheet just drop it and lock the front door, and the terrorists WON'T KNOW WHAT HIT THEM!

It will be just like on "24", only better!

And you know what? It will SERVE THEM RIGHT FOR TRYING TO FOLLOW US HOME!
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POINT (for the reason-impaired): What stops a terrorist from leaving Iraq TODAY and coming over here? US troops in Iraq? So then how did they bomb Madrid and London while Spanish and British troops were in Iraq?

2007-08-20 03:06:37 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Abortion: Murder or a choice?
Hillary: What is her "natural" hair color?
Naked Twister: Who would be in YOUR game?
Who on Y/A do you enjoy answering, and not answering?
Why I am not a "Top Contributer"? I am smart, funny, and people like me. LOL
Racing: Horse or car?
What has this question to do with politics??

2007-08-20 03:02:41 · 15 answers · asked by Supercell 5 in Politics

It appears they are the same.

2007-08-20 03:01:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-20 02:58:59 · 19 answers · asked by Open your eyes 4 in Politics

Yes? No?

And if yes, under what circumstances?

thanks.

2007-08-20 02:57:01 · 28 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I'm focusing on what to do going forward. thanks.

2007-08-20 02:55:58 · 13 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-20 02:55:07 · 9 answers · asked by ihavereawaken_2006 1 in Elections

I know I will, and I hope it's soon.

2007-08-20 02:51:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if i am inside the missouri state line and i shoot a person across the line in the state of iowa,which state tries me for the crime?

2007-08-20 02:50:30 · 8 answers · asked by gunsmoke_55_75 2 in Law & Ethics

I am German but lived in the states because my step dad is in the Army.I graduated from American High School, and pretty much only speak English. Now im 21 and loose my green card..I have a 1 year old son who is half American but im not married to his father! My son was born in Germany so he only has a german passport. We want my son to get citizenship so we both can live in the states but we don't know how to do it..My sons father is in the states and i am in germany. What do we do?

2007-08-20 02:49:45 · 5 answers · asked by dchica85 2 in Immigration

Ron Paul Dominates Straw Poll Double Header

Presidential candidate wins big in Alabama and New Hampshire



August 18, 2007

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – Representative Ron Paul handily won two Republican presidential straw polls today.

The first contest, sponsored by the West Alabama Republican Assembly, was held in Tuscaloosa at the University of Alabama. Dr. Paul garnered 216 of 266 votes, or 81 percent. Mitt Romney placed second with 14 votes, or 5 percent.

The second straw vote, sponsored by the Strafford County Republican Party in New Hampshire, was attended by fellow candidates Mike Huckabee and Tom Tancredo. Dr. Paul received 208 of 286 votes, or 73 percent. Mitt Romney finished second with 26 votes, or 9 percent. Huckabee and Tancredo received 20 votes and 8 votes respectively.

"Our campaign is growing by the day and continues to build momentum," said campaign manager Lew Moore. "Today's victories demonstrate Dr. Paul's tremendous grassroots support across the country."

2007-08-20 02:47:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

That would help solve the problem of leaving the anchor babies behind.

2007-08-20 02:47:31 · 14 answers · asked by OBX 3 in Immigration

2007-08-20 02:45:32 · 3 answers · asked by shuffleup_&_deal 1 in Government

Heya, I was just a bit too young to vote at the last election and I definately want to vote in the next election. What are the chances of Brown calling an election this autumn because of his current lead? I'm going to be away at my final year of Uni and I can't really fly back home and miss classes just to vote so I really hope there's not an election til after I graduate next summer and am living back home where I'm registered on the electoral roll!

2007-08-20 02:44:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

One night Officer Tackleberry arrests Joe Blow for DWI and Resisting a Police Officer. During the booking process the Officer Mirandizes Joe and tries to ask him questions about his drinking that night. Joe tells the Officer to get lost and invokes his right to a lawyer. Tackleberry stops questioning Joe at that time. Joe is placed in jail that night. The next morning Detective Callahan learns that Joe is in jail. Joe is a suspect in a robbery Callahan is working. Joe has not seen a lawyer yet and has not been to court. Detective Callahan does not know that Joe has already been read Miranda. Callahan goes to the jail and Mirandizes Joe again. Joe waives his Miranda rights and talks to Callahan. Joe is alone during the interview and eventually confesses to the robbery. Was Miranda applied properly in this scenario? Why?

2007-08-20 02:44:19 · 14 answers · asked by El Scott 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-20 02:44:12 · 5 answers · asked by bhavani g 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I know some of them are boasting about it, but really...is it possible?

2007-08-20 02:43:03 · 13 answers · asked by Heather 1 in Elections

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070820/ap_on_re_us/immigration_activist

2007-08-20 02:42:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Celebrating the fact that i was accepted into arguably the best university (post-graduate) in the world for what i do, i had a few too many and got cautioned (the £80 kind) for drunk and disorderly. I have worked damn hard to get where i am (about 18hrs/day every day for 5 years) dont want to lose the chance for the international career i have developed. Have i screwed it all up, am i over-reacting, is there anything that i can do ... please help!

2007-08-20 02:41:47 · 14 answers · asked by Nic 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I was a Trooper in the TA for 2 years and I'm considering maybe joining the French Foreign Legion. Reason is theres F*** all for me back here. Trouble was I was discharged on a medical for a stupid reason. Anyone whos been and done it, like to hear from you with advice and experiences.

2007-08-20 02:40:33 · 9 answers · asked by Slick Digby 2 in Military

I'm just wondering, if it is.. it just pisses me off everytime I think about it... happenned about 2 years ago, and
I still get pissed off everytime I think about it...
it was for no reason too, they "thought" that I was gonna do something bad, so they tackled me to the ground and then punched me and kicked me ..i am not sure if they can do that legally or not, i mean they can probably tackle you if you try to run away or something (which I didnt), but is it ok for them to do the punching/kicking also? just wondering..

2007-08-20 02:39:18 · 14 answers · asked by Daniel V 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

For those of you who are unaware, John Edwards is a predator, he and his fellow trial laywers prey on the medical community, feasting on contingency awards of 30% - 40%.

Doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and the entire medical community pay excessive insurance costs to protect themselves from personal injury lawyers. Insurance companies and drug companies are besieged by these cretins, passing on the expense to the consumer.

With jury awards looking like lotto pay-offs, is it any wonder how predators like Edwards, are gazillionaires, as a result?

For those of you who have had needless cesarians, thank John Edwards.

Democrats fight tort reform and don't want you to know that the USA is the ONLY country in the world where you can file a frivolous law suit and lose, not have to compensate the innocent party for their legal expenses and loss of reputation. In other countries, the loser pays- these country's courts aren't filled with frivolous suits- thanks John Edwards!

2007-08-20 02:35:42 · 6 answers · asked by ? 7 in Elections

I moved to washington state from canada with my boyfriend. We are soon getting married, and I brought my 4 yr old daughter with me. yesterday he took pics of private convos I had on my email. Then he tried to txt his friend to bash me. I went to grab his phone and clawed his hand. HE CALLED 911! It was an acciden, and the cops came. I told them it was ridiculous, they took my name, dob, and my daughters info. They said im not charged. Hes threatning me, saying if I argue with him again, he will get me in trouble. Should I be worried about this? Can he charge me for accidentally scratching his hand, and could I lose my daughter over this? My family are in canada, my best friend told my mom, and shes freaking out wanting me to leave. I dont know anymore...

2007-08-20 02:34:27 · 7 answers · asked by Krista 3 in Law & Ethics

I'm thinking about quitting my job soon, and would like to stay in the UK for 6-8 weeks after I quit before returning to the US. I've heard that once employment is terminated, the visa is no longer good and you have <2 weeks to leave. Is this true? Can I just stay and then leave in 2 months with no problem? Or can I leave the country soon after I quit and then come back right away on a tourist visa?

2007-08-20 02:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by jysy 1 in Immigration

My brother is a piece of crap but im just wondering whats going to happen to him. he got arrested yesterday and i guess was charged with 2 counts of a class A felony. He tried to sell ecstasy and special K to a undercover police officer I believe. Hes the black sheep of our family, Ive never even done drugs! I had to look up what special k even was. They also charged him as well with a class a misdeamenor for having marijuana as well. How much jail time is he looking at?

2007-08-20 02:31:00 · 10 answers · asked by glitterchick20016 1 in Law Enforcement & Police