Politics & Government - 28 August 2007

My Ideas: 1 Give the citizens shares or stock in the oil industry.
Break up the oil industry into hundreds of parts or companies, give every Iraqi shares of each company equally.

Have no Iraqi Government involvement in the oil industry.

Let the locals police themselves and create local laws.

Have only a small Central Government with limited power.

We paid 1 trillion dollars to restore a new government there and what Bush installed is not acceptable.
We need to create a new government in Iraq. The Iraqi Government now has total controll of all resources. This is a dangerouse system The power structure curently set up is perfect for a new totalitarian system to evolve and I believe it was done intensionaly By Bush so they may controll it like they do in saudi Arabia and Pre 2001 Iraq.
What if All natural resources were controlled by the government here in the USA. Then the first person to win the election would simply would not fund opposition parties. Game Over

2007-08-28 19:03:59 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I've looked over old naturalization papers of my great grandfather from the early 1900's and it looks as though he waited about 5 years.

Is this the current waiting period?

2007-08-28 19:02:26 · 4 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Immigration

if the furniture company damaged one piece of the 3 piece-sofa while bringing to the house and after promising to replace it in 2 days but it has been already 4 months and now when I'm sewing them how much should i put the amount of money they owe me ?

Should i put the money only for that one piece or the hall furniture since the total was $2300 including 2 other small tables.

And what kind of problems should i write that it caused me?

also do u think the judge will be no my side?



Thanks for your time!!

2007-08-28 18:56:38 · 5 answers · asked by curly_josefin 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-28 18:51:02 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I found out that I have the option to withdraw my TSP when I get out of the military and I'm going to college when I get out where the money would ensure I wouldn't have to worry about bills.
What is the better choice:
Leave it in my TSP for retirement
Withdraw it for college with approx 22% taxation
Withdraw it (with 22% taxes) and reinvest it in a roth IRA

2007-08-28 18:50:25 · 4 answers · asked by Jon 4 in Military

the liberals all move to Canada and Cuba for the excellent health care?

2007-08-28 18:50:20 · 13 answers · asked by hardwoodrods 6 in Other - Politics & Government

O'FALLON, Mo. — Random state inspections of some construction sites to look for illegal immigrant workers and routine checks of the residency status of people arrested by the Missouri Highway Patrol are part of new initiatives launched by Gov. Matt Blunt.

"Illegal immigrants are openly breaking our laws," Blunt said at a news conference Tuesday at O'Fallon City Hall. "Because Washington has failed to deal with this issue, states must do even more."

The worksite inspections, by the state Department of Economic Development, will be limited to privately developed projects benefiting from state tax credits or other economic incentive programs.

Blunt said his directive also demands that such companies recertify in writing within the next 30 days that they, their contractors and subcontractors do not employ illegal immigrants. Any company discovered to be using illegal immigrants will be banned for at least five years from getting such state aid. That's the maximum penalty allowed by state law, he said.

"With this measure and others, we will help to ensure that Missouri taxpayers are not somehow subsidizing illegal immigration," Blunt said.

Blunt came to O'Fallon to announce the economic agency's new effort because the city has had two controversies involving allegations of illegal immigrant workers at construction projects aided by state and local bonds.

On Monday, the governor issued his separate order on arrests by the Highway Patrol. That order also applies to the Missouri Water Patrol and the state Capitol police.

Officers with those agencies have begun verifying the immigration status of every person they arrest.

Blunt also has told the three state agencies to work out an agreement with the federal government to allow officers to be deputized to directly enforce federal immigration laws and to get special training. Only six other states have such an arrangement, Blunt said.

Blunt added that he's asking federal officials for "expedited approval" of the agreement, which would allow more than 1,000 state officers to take illegal immigrants to federal detention centers instead of having to wait for federal authorities to do so.

"This is a significant force multiplier for enforcing our immigration laws," Blunt said, noting that the state has only about 50 federal agents available for such duty.
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stcharles/story/743587BA403936F186257346000EC189?OpenDocument

2007-08-28 18:45:27 · 11 answers · asked by ShoeShine 1 in Immigration

Loose change provides much evidence that 9/11 was an inside job. Why do people smear emotion over the facts? Are people afraid of the truth?
1.People say Loose Change is not fact, but many individual points in the video are fact, and must be addressed point by point. gov't says titanium engines disintegrated at pentagon.Titanium's melting point is hotter than the fire at the pentagon site. It is a FACT that the fire didn't melt the titanium. The truth is no Boeing engines therefore hit the pentagon. So the gov't version is a lie. This is a FACT. Why are people fighting the truth. What psychology ails these americans in denial?
2.A guy claimed OBL/qaeda took credit 9/11 on video. Who is OBL? What FACTs do u have on him? 4 all u know OBL could be a hired actor/cia asset used 4 propaganda. Titanium is fact. propaganda news clips=NOT FACT.
3.When people say bush sucks. People say why blame 1 guy. prowar say we got Saddam.so what? Its only 1 guy.
4.Stick to TI, molten steel, facts.

2007-08-28 18:43:33 · 19 answers · asked by the truth and nothing but 1 in Politics

2007-08-28 18:42:20 · 11 answers · asked by kevin d 2 in Military

2007-08-28 18:38:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

According to the latest news headlines, Bush is about to request the congress to pay $50 billion more to run the iraq war. Do you think Congress should give him $50 billion blank check of taxpayer money? I think they will because Bush says we should never forget 9/11. What do you think?

2007-08-28 18:38:34 · 8 answers · asked by Math 7 in Elections

If Bush pushes any harder, and we throw a bomb on Iran, would you be for this move or not? And which presidential candidate do you think will go along with a plan like this as well?

2007-08-28 18:38:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

ok well, I'm just entering grade 12 and have decided that I want to go to law school after high school. Finally, I have come to a conclusion. haha, it took me forever to figure out what I wanted to do. But I have a problem, I don't know what kinds of high school courses I should take in my last year at high school. I don't know what classes you are expected to have before entering law school. I don't exactly know what I want to study when I enter law school but I know for sure I don't want to do anythign else besides go to law school. Altogether, I have to take 8 classes. So far, the mandatory classes I am taking are Eng 12, Art 10( I need a fine arts credit). Other than that, I have a void of 6 spaces to fill. So sorts of grade 12 classes do you think I should take in my last year at high school. Oh, also I wanted to let you know that I do have law 12. I took it in grade 11. So please tell me every class you think I need to take in order to get into law school. Thanks.

2007-08-28 18:37:32 · 5 answers · asked by inferno5757 1 in Law & Ethics

My passport washed rain in last pages,the words are not clearly in the passport.I got passport last 2001 year at Trichy.valid upto 2010.I am living chennai.What is the procedure get dublicate
one.How much possible expenses will meet?

2007-08-28 18:37:05 · 5 answers · asked by geetha.m 1 in Immigration

I've heard different ranges of numbers upwards of 70 million Americans believe that Bush and the administration was behind 9/11.

What are they reading/seeing/hearing?

Do people realize that theories can only be disproved?

2007-08-28 18:36:25 · 35 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics

I was looking into buying a restaurant from an old couple who is retiring. A week ago a black woman who's a student at the local college applied for a waitressing job. When she left, the owners threw away her application and said they won't hire her because she's black and if they hire a black waitress no one will come into the restaurant. I told them that this wasn't true, but they didn't listen. Once I bought the place I would've hired her. Unfortunately, I discovered that the owners have a history of criminal transactions so I'm not going to buy it.

So do I tell the black college student what happened? It's my word against their's so if she filed a complaint it could be difficult to prove, and I'm worried how it could affect her.

Yet, I don't think this kind of behavior should be ignored. These days there is a great push to do away with affirmative action, but how can we if we ignore things like this?

Minority responses greatly appreciated.

No rude comments, please.

2007-08-28 18:34:21 · 15 answers · asked by BOOM 7 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-28 18:34:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Many people I've met from other countries are amazed at how 'afraid' North Americans are to just talk with each other about political issues. In many other countries people meet after work and talk and argue and debate and then go home friends and do it again on other nights. In the U.S. people seem to act as though debating is dangerous to people's friendships or acquaintanceships. People seem to be less able to avoid hard feelings if they express different opinions about issues. Why is that do you think? Why are we so afraid of just talking and talking and talking openly with people we don't agree with?

2007-08-28 18:28:28 · 22 answers · asked by Habitus 4 in Other - Politics & Government

If I, or Akon or Vick do something illegal, there is a certain set of rules that give us guidelines for punishmet of our crimes, in some way or another, we have to pay for it. Why are there situations in this country where illegal is ok, and where those doing the illegal action (being in this country illegally) is actually rewarded with health care, education and other social services? Why is illegal, (NOT LEGAL), a standard for some situations and not others?

2007-08-28 18:21:27 · 8 answers · asked by Wendy C 1 in Law & Ethics

I'm thinking about joining the USMC in October 08, would have I have to wait until the next summer to go to boot camp or could I go right away?

2007-08-28 18:18:04 · 8 answers · asked by jt89 1 in Military

2007-08-28 18:16:35 · 9 answers · asked by lunistan 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-28 18:16:09 · 30 answers · asked by soperson 4 in Politics

2007-08-28 18:15:30 · 5 answers · asked by soperson 4 in Politics

2007-08-28 18:12:38 · 8 answers · asked by soperson 4 in Politics

Would you pay attention to the poles and worry? In the movies they show the bodyguard taking the bullet. Would you take the bullet?

2007-08-28 18:08:29 · 15 answers · asked by suigeneris-impetus 6 in Politics

to have a connection to welfare and other "free" stuff

2007-08-28 18:05:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I HEARTILY ACCEPT the motto, — "That government is best which governs least";(1) and I should like to see it acted up to more rapidly and systematically. Carried out, it finally amounts to this, which also I believe, — "That government is best which governs not at all"; and when men are prepared for it, that will be the kind of government which they will have. Government is at best but an expedient; but most governments are usually, and all governments are sometimes, inexpedient. The objections which have been brought against a standing army, and they are many and weighty, and deserve to prevail, may also at last be brought against a standing government. The standing army is only an arm of the standing government. The government itself, which is only the mode which the people have chosen to execute their will, is equally liable to be abused and perverted before the people can act through it.

2007-08-28 18:05:38 · 4 answers · asked by Jessica B 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-28 18:03:42 · 13 answers · asked by stop global warming!!! 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Let me begin by saying that not only is Craig a republican and an staunch defender of family values, but he is also married. Why then are the democrats launching a partisan attack on him based on his sexuality, which should not matter as long as he upholds family values and common decency. Democrats claim to be for gay rights but are very intolerant if it's for someone who opposes higher taxes and a secure foreign policy, which Craig does.

Granted the alleged charges are false and Craig is not gay, why do Democrats attack him with absolutely NO EVIDENCE to back up their claim???

2007-08-28 18:03:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-28 18:01:04 · 5 answers · asked by lunistan 2 in Politics