Politics & Government - 21 August 2007

Am I obligated to vote?

2007-08-21 16:57:11 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I'm simply amazed at how many people received thumbs down when they answered yes to this question. What rock, bridge or alley way do you people come out from??

Could it be anymore obvious?

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Amg3n9cYaet92DJ0lBYDcCjsy6IX?qid=20070821202114AAD2I0b&show=7#profile-info-vvgmyX04aa

2007-08-21 16:55:05 · 19 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Immigration

http://www.townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2007/08/21/an_investment_in_failure

Progress in general seems to hold little interest for people who call themselves "progressives." What arouses them are denunciations of social failures and accusations of wrong-doing.
One wonders what they would do in heaven.

2007-08-21 16:51:23 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i am 15 and live in kansas and was recently fired from my job working for Mc Donalds. They are refusing to give me my last check until i return the uniform. the uniform was never given to me by the company but by a previous worker who no longer needed it . I plan on giving back the uniform either way,but i just want to know if they can do this legally?

2007-08-21 16:50:20 · 18 answers · asked by Nelson R 1 in Law & Ethics

...or should the Iraqi cabinet be held ever so slightly responsible?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/20070821bcusiraq_attn_national_foreign_editors_ytop

2007-08-21 16:49:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have a friend who works at the movie theatre and constantly complains about having to stand and tear tickets w/o a break for anywhere from 5-8 hours non-stop. That seems a little extreme to me as well, and I was wondering if there was a limit as to how long an employer could make someone stay on his feet w/o a break

2007-08-21 16:46:30 · 7 answers · asked by nobody045 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-21 16:38:23 · 24 answers · asked by Richo Fev 5 in Military

After all is said and done, are the Dem's just jealous of Republicans?

2007-08-21 16:37:47 · 13 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics

I'm a 24 year old Chinese guy. I want to get into the Navy to get educatin and to serve as an interpreter. What is required to get into the Navy? How long does it take to be noticed?

Do they teach swimming also?

2007-08-21 16:36:54 · 4 answers · asked by ? 3 in Military

I don't want to blow away some dude who is fighting because of religion...do you think Canada will be in another one of these type of peace keeping missions?

2007-08-21 16:34:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-08-21 16:33:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Ok. We all agree that "big business" is here for the money and nothing more. So, when they can't make big profits by exploiting undocumented workers (who presumably will work for little to nothing), how many of these companies will simply move production over seas? And, when they do, how will that affect our economy?

Nearly 2 years ago, my husband became obsessed with only buying items made in the USA. YOU would be amazed at how few things we could find. Clothing is nearly entirely made elsewhere. We even tried Farm & Fleet (farmer store) and they only have 1 brand (Carthall?) that is made here. WE looked at Wal-mart (thinking they spouted american slogans) and found nothing. Nothing made in the US. what do you think?

2007-08-21 16:33:09 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda h 5 in Immigration

From what I understand they were really close to getting crushed, my understanding of it is that there was a mis calculation by Eygpt. Please correct me if I'm wrong

2007-08-21 16:25:09 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

record. He has been to court on it and has been found not guilty but the recruiter says he still cannot enter into the service. Has anyone heard of this before and if so how does he resolve it?

2007-08-21 16:25:02 · 10 answers · asked by stunston 2 in Military

Any website that gets updated often?

2007-08-21 16:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by Tyron 2 in Politics

What do you think?

2007-08-21 16:21:14 · 18 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Immigration

I would like to go to school. I am just wondering if anyone out there knows if I am eligible to have my tuition covered through my husband's GI Bill? am I covered as well? please answer with any links to any info if possible.

THANKS!

2007-08-21 16:19:55 · 10 answers · asked by sugarBear 6 in Military

How did fidel castro gain power???

2007-08-21 16:18:31 · 10 answers · asked by Moomac 2 in Government

Lets say you are about 4 blocks away from your house, your mom is talking to you on the phone and all the sudden her ex boyfriend comes in and starts beating her up and you hear it... the phone gets hung up and you call 911 but instead of just continuing to do what you are doing -- you speed back to your house ignoring red lights and all that while on the phone with a 911 dispatcher...

Will you still get a speeding ticket or a red light violation since it was an emergency and you could probably get there before a cop?

2007-08-21 16:16:33 · 8 answers · asked by Matt C 1 in Law & Ethics

Do you think the citizens of the US are far more apathetic than previous era's/decades?

In your opinion, do you feel you are more or less apathetic than previous generations, coworkers and peers of your era?

2007-08-21 16:13:44 · 6 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Civic Participation

Okay, so im goin in tomarrow for my drivers lisence. i had my permit and my picture sucked.....i swear it wasnt even me.
how should i do my hair, should i smile....what i need help because i dont want a shitty picture!
Thanks

2007-08-21 16:13:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-21 16:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by COBRA~KR~ 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-21 16:12:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

During my Sr. year in high school, we had a MOCK voting to practice how to vote in real life. Well, I knew nothing about politics & the differences between Democrat & Republican. I voted for Bush. This was back in the year 2000. Everyone got mad at me & started throwing things at me & they all voted for the other Democrat president. I don't remember who he was. & everyone hated me ever since then. I didn't know who to vote for, & we HAD to choose something. This was for a class grade. Now that we DO have Pres. Bush, I feel bad. I still don't know anything about politics & I'm almost 24 with a college degree.

2007-08-21 16:12:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-08-21 16:08:05 · 3 answers · asked by samantha007_99 2 in Law & Ethics

In 2 separate instances recently, a homeowner and a car owner were shot to death when they caught criminals breaking into their respective property. If you caught someone breaking into your car or your house, would you approach them? Or would you keep your distance and call the police, suspecting that they may be armed?

If you do approach them, what do you say? "Hold on while I call the police." doesn't seem to work well. Assaulting them may wind YOU up in jail.

What is the most recommended solution in a situation like this?

2007-08-21 16:05:20 · 6 answers · asked by leothelionator 2 in Law & Ethics

They are saying they would like to withhold their services for a week.
Do you think it would have any serious impact?
Your thoughts?

2007-08-21 16:04:44 · 14 answers · asked by chuck_junior 7 in Immigration

A company, 10 years ago, put a new basement wall/foundation in my house/basement. I had tons of stuff in my house, so I wanted a new basement to put all the stuff somewhere. A day after the foundation and such was complete, I lined up the basement walls with shelves and such, never to see it until a month ago.

A month ago, I cleaned my basement for an estate/rummage sale, as I'm planning on moving in a year or two. After clearing the basement to the bone, I realized the wall was cracking. Along with the wall, the foundation was too.

My question is, do I have a lawsuit who installed/created the foundation/wall? A foundation should last for hundreds of years atleast, not 10 years, so I believe it was a faulty job on their part.

Do I have a case?

2007-08-21 16:02:54 · 4 answers · asked by Jeff S 1 in Law & Ethics

Fox News has guts

CNN is like a man in a dress

2007-08-21 16:00:48 · 19 answers · asked by Whitest_American 3 in Politics

Haven't we learned our lesson yet?

Vote Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Barack Obama, or any Democrat!

If you want another Bush, something must have snapped in your brain, or your part of the 26% that actually thinks this man is doing a GOOD job tarnishing our reputation with other countries, starting an unnessesary war, or violating international and Constitutional laws.

Vote Democrat! Renew our tarnished reputation!!!

2007-08-21 15:57:57 · 24 answers · asked by ChaiTea 5 in Elections