Politics & Government - 22 August 2007

How long does it take to get released from the military after medical discharge has been ordered? I have heard a month or so, and I have also heard a few months. Are there any situations that might make it take longer than "ususal"? My fiance was told by his doctor yesterday that he should be released on medical discharge due to a perminate injury to his ankle. How long should all of this take?

2007-08-22 07:51:19 · 5 answers · asked by Just Me 7 in Military

if the government did everything they piss and moan about or would they have to invent something new to whine about??

2007-08-22 07:50:58 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-22 07:49:12 · 2 answers · asked by hillybilly135 1 in Law & Ethics

Was there champagne?

"I had other priorities in the 60's than military service" said Dick Cheney http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/01/politics/campaign/01CHEN.html?ex=1398830400&en=1c0259e620183dd6&ei=5007&partner=USERLAND

2007-08-22 07:45:05 · 21 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I have noticed my male neighbour taking pictures from his house of my 12-year old sister playing on a trampoline in our back yard. Is this illegal in British law, considering that my sister is on her own private property when this is taking place? He has not yet specifically complained about her playing on the trampoline, which I would expect if this was the reason for the photo-taking.

2007-08-22 07:44:57 · 8 answers · asked by NLJ 2 in Law & Ethics

I voted twice for Arnold Schwarzenegger for Governor and Kerry for Pres. I am Pro Choice and death penalty but anti illegal immigration. My daughter goes to parochial school but I am strong for the separation of church and state and can’t stand the religious right; anti Iraq war, but I strongly support our troops (military in my immediate family). In the past decade I have been registered Democrat, Republican, back to Democrat, and then Independent (which sucks because we can’t vote in the Dem/Rep. primary)

My mother gives me a hard time because she says I am “conservative,” and my father-in-law teases me because I am too “liberal.” When did the parties start defining our beliefs? If we join a party, is it all decided for us because it’s their party platform? You never hear politicians criticize their own group which leads to decay. I know I will get #$%$^ from both sides of the issue. Am I the only one out there looking for a party that won’t tell me what I should believe?

2007-08-22 07:44:57 · 29 answers · asked by raindrop123 2 in Politics

The headstock was cracked and the guitar will not be the same even if it's repaired. I bought the electric guitar to practice for an audition and now I'm screwed!

2007-08-22 07:44:34 · 7 answers · asked by sparkynat 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-22 07:41:27 · 11 answers · asked by Nana A 1 in Elections

Neither of them have a snowball's chance.So do you think it is merely a tactic by the DNC to put them in the running? It does make the two front runners more appealing to independents--by comparison they could almost pass for moderates.

2007-08-22 07:40:34 · 13 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

2007-08-22 07:38:49 · 3 answers · asked by smokering420 2 in Law & Ethics

to do mathmatics as it seems their expense claims are nearly always wrong,but they probably get away with it, and yet members of the public overlook a small bill and big brother is threatening,court,prison and usually within a couple of days past the bill due date, do you think this is a case of one rule for them again and another for the public?

2007-08-22 07:38:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

These outstanding Vets says it all. http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/08/21/3308/

2007-08-22 07:37:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Is it pure liquid cheese?

2007-08-22 07:37:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i am not prejudice. i am of latin decent, but, i'm American.
my neighbor has this huge Mexican flag flying over his house. i want to ask him to replace it with the American flag, or at the very least fly the American flag next to his. should i just mind my own business?

2007-08-22 07:34:38 · 22 answers · asked by mighty_mom 3 in Law & Ethics

The guy has enough money to buy good lawyers, so they should focus on the people who don't have the financial resources.

Also, how can they defend a guy who inhumanely abuses animals?

2007-08-22 07:33:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

He served proudly and Honorably during the Vietnam War. And, today he said that he learned valuable lessons back then, and that he knows what it takes to win this war, despite liberals siding with the enemy.

2007-08-22 07:32:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

We should mind out own business.

2007-08-22 07:32:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

And how many know what a cherry marine is? Are you aware that only the cherry marines get promoted to Full bird and higher! If you see one of those eagles or any of the stars then you know for a fact he's a cherry marine!

2007-08-22 07:30:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I think it's interesting that there are so many people who think Hillary stayed with Bill simply for her political career. I don't agree that's the whole reason, but let's play devil's advocate and say that she did. What does that make her? Ambitious, yes. Calculating, yes. Intelligent, yes. Knowing her history, this seems to be a woman who has harbored the dream of being President since her college days. Even when First Lady, I suspect she had her plan laid out to become a Senator, then the President. Why should she have let her husband's infidelity ruin those plans? If she would have had a harder time as a divorced woman, and it's pretty clear she would have, why let his idiocy ruin her plans? Why is that bad? Why is it okay for men to be calculating, ambitious and aggressive about protecting their career plans but not a woman?

Would love to hear some opinions on this.

2007-08-22 07:28:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Can we use this $3 billion to fund the first year of college books, meals, and partial tution for students with a 3.0 highschool GPA and above?

- OR -

How about funding 1 year of preschool?

Either would be an investment into the nations future

2007-08-22 07:26:05 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

http://100777.com/node/61

Why do some people still believe it's a democratic little battler? South Africa was forced to grow up, why not Israel?

2007-08-22 07:24:54 · 7 answers · asked by skywardphallus 1 in Government

Is this unbecoming of the Russian President or just another pleasant pic to behold?

http://www.comcast.net/news/international/index.jsp?cat=INTERNATIONAL&fn=/2007/08/22/745502.html&cvqh=itn_putin

2007-08-22 07:23:56 · 1 answers · asked by egg_sammash 5 in Politics

Will the NAACP support Imus, and claim he deserves a second chance too? Or is calling thugie looking blacks, nappy headed ****** worse then executing dogs, gambling, and violating federal law?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070822/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_vick_naacp;_ylt=Almgx6ydNWTHBH.OGPQZ3vGs0NUE

2007-08-22 07:23:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I constantly follow news whether it be print, television, or radio, and I always wonder when I will hear of any real progress being made in our legislature over isuues that matter to me. It is rare that you ever hear about congress solving any real problem that is vital to our nation. It seems like our government is bogged down trying to serve the special interest groups. I am just an ordinary American trying to do my own thing and earn a living. I dont care about who fixes problems in society be them democrats or republicans, I just want progress. I don't want the issue of gay marriage or global warming to halt progress on congress fixing the economy or dealing with the situation in Iraq. I just think as a nation we have to get our priorities straight. I do not have a problem addressing gay rights or global warming just dont campaign on them. Make plans to solve the problems of today. Quit catering to every liberal interest and get something done.

2007-08-22 07:22:46 · 33 answers · asked by macbrain_99 2 in Government

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/08/22/iraq.democracy/index.html

How does this make you feel?

2007-08-22 07:22:19 · 9 answers · asked by Buying is Voting 7 in Military

-does it mean upholding the letter and the spirit of the constitution, even when politicians abuse it?

-does it mean sticking by a particular party or politician even when that person may have lied, acted immorally, or even acted criminally while in office?

-does it mean supporting the policies/agendas of a particular party or politician even when those policies/agendas conflict with the constitution or existing laws?

-can a person disagree and be critical of present day politicians, policies, current affairs, or political parties and still be considered to be a patriotic/loyal American?

2007-08-22 07:21:53 · 14 answers · asked by Free Radical 5 in Politics

2007-08-22 07:18:57 · 20 answers · asked by mickeypammie 1 in Politics

Yes, with out liberals, conseravtives would immediately
1.The south would succeed again
2.Medicaid, Medicare, and SSA, would be abolished
3.All Taxes would be abolished
4.All Blacks would be sent back to slavery
5.Minimum Wage would drop to $1,00 and hour
6.Public Education would be abolished
7.Workers Comp would be abolished
8.Freedom of Speech would be abolished
9.America would become a theocracy
10.Their would be more concentration camps, worser than the present ones Abu Gharib, Gitmo
11.Banks would charge 250% interest on every loan
12.PBS, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC, MSNBC,BBC,AL-JAZERA, AND SKYY TV WOULD BE TAKEN OFF AIR, AND FOX NEWS WOULD BE THE TV MONOPLY
13.BUSH WOULD BE DECLARED KING, AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY WOULD IMMEDIATELY REPLACE THEIR ELEPHANT WITH SWASTIKAS

NOW DO YOU SEE WHY LIBERALS NEED TO STAY HERE IN AMERICA. WHAT A NIGHTMARE, THE CONSERVATIVES WOULD BE IN TOTAL CONTROLL

2007-08-22 07:15:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

OK my Mom and Dad got a divorce when I was 3 years old.And my mom remarried and my step dad.And he has taken care of me and my sister very well,But my Biolodgical Father barely EVER paid child support.And when he did his boss would take him to the court house and my dad would refuse to go in so his boss would tell him if he didn't go in and pay up he would and then take it out of him check the next week.So he was thousands of dallors behind so my step dad( my REAL dad) told my mom to have it cancled so he wouldn't go to jail.And I NEVER see him It's been aleast 3 or 4 years since I've seen him.And now I'm 14 and i think he should be giving me a little bit of money or something.Can I take him to court and get him to pay me and my sister some money ever week or month?What are my options?Do I have any options??

2007-08-22 07:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by ~♥~Tiffany~♥~ 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-22 07:14:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government