Politics & Government - 2 September 2007

When we were at peace, Democrats wanted to raise taxes. Now there's a war, so Democrats want to raise taxes. When there was a surplus, Democrats wanted to raise taxes. Now that there is a shrinking deficit, Democrats want to raise taxes.

Last democrat to cut taxes; JFK in 1962!

2007-09-02 08:52:43 · 37 answers · asked by DANCER 2 in Politics

The americans are in Iraq and the american partners, Canadians are in afghanistan. Are we losing the war on terror. Is this another Vietnam war, Are we losing in Iraq and Afganistan? Please answer Honestly, and mature answers.

2007-09-02 08:48:36 · 16 answers · asked by soccerfan10td 2 in Military

Like when you go shopping at a store, and go through the checkout and on the way out an employee asked to see your receipt and look into your shopping bag, do they have a legal right to do so? I know your probably asking "if you have nothing to hide why don't you show your bag"...I'm just trying to find out what my legal rights are. The only exception I could find would be at Costco since you agree when getting a membership to consent to this search.

2007-09-02 08:46:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-02 08:42:55 · 15 answers · asked by glenn c 1 in Law & Ethics

I was in the Marine Corps myself, but honestly, I can't remember a time that I was in uniform off base for any reason. But last week I was at a festival and I saw FOUR Marines in their service Alphas, each with a big mug of beer. Not only that but they were outside without their coves on. I think the highest ranking person was a Sergeant, but I cant remember. What are the rules regarding this?

2007-09-02 08:38:39 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Rio, Kelly B and Bush isn't a Conservative just to name a few that I know of. These users are civil and respectful to everyone. Protesters are being arrested on the street and banned from "websites" now.

Has the constitution of the US really become just a piece of paper?

2007-09-02 08:38:23 · 17 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Government

2007-09-02 08:35:26 · 5 answers · asked by ballerdaddymac 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I can seem to dumb down enough to agree with them.

2007-09-02 08:34:36 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-02 08:32:46 · 20 answers · asked by tomtom 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I think it would most likely be McCain but I don't know for sure.

2007-09-02 08:27:24 · 8 answers · asked by samir s 1 in Elections

The last three conservative presidents have run up 70% of the national debt (two Bush's and a Reagan).

"Fiscal conservatism is a political phrase term used in the United States to attack government spending and advocate instead lower spending and a lower federal debt..." (source: wiki)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiscal_conservatism

Does it just not work...or was it implemented in the wrong way?

2007-09-02 08:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by powhound 7 in Government

Okay. They have been saying they will legalize marijuana for a while now. I don't understand why. They want everyone to stop doing drugs right? They are illegal. So why change there opinion? Just because they haven't completely tackled the issue why give in? Marijuana can often lead to higher drugs.

2007-09-02 08:23:01 · 8 answers · asked by Kendra. 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-09-02 08:22:30 · 18 answers · asked by Lucius Vorenus 3 in Politics

2007-09-02 08:19:50 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

it's time to turn the Statue of Liberty into a "do not enter statue"

2007-09-02 08:13:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Isn't there some type of fashion etiquette or tradition involved here?

2007-09-02 08:12:23 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

They want to settle BUT They want to put the money in a trust fund . Can they do that ? And Since he is mentally hadicaped and she is the the sole caregiver, his Mother, can't they not just give it to her in one lump some? Thanks !

2007-09-02 08:06:34 · 7 answers · asked by tina seagraves 2 in Law & Ethics

i dont know too much about gun laws in new york state but

i have a house upstate (oneonta) and a house in long island

do i have the right to open fire on anyone that broke and entered my house with a legally purchased rifle?


and at that also, i know u cant purchase firearms in new york city(i think)

is it possible to purchase rifles on the island and upstate new york? (oneonta)




thanks

2007-09-02 08:04:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-02 08:04:10 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Lead story from Yahoo:

"N.Korea agrees to disable nuclear program in 2007
North Korea's lead nuclear negotiator Kim Kye-gwan leaves a hotel in Geneva, September 2, 2007. North Korea agreed in weekend talks with the United States to fully account for and disable its nuclear programs by the end of this year, negotiators said on Sunday."

So, my "Liberal" (supposedly fair, open minded) friends, can you admit for once Bush got it right? (and I won't harp on the fact that Clinton got bamboozled).

2007-09-02 08:03:00 · 23 answers · asked by pachl@sbcglobal.net 7 in Politics

Yesterday, I stopped at the store and was getting my son out of the car and thought I heard a camera clicking. I turned around and saw two men taking pictues of me from a car (i was parked on the street and their car pulled up alongside). I confronted them and asked what they were doing and the passenger kept taking pictures! I reacted by raising my voice and putting my hand up to block the camrea. At that point, he put the camera down and made a very lewd comment and they just drove off!!

I wrote the license plate number down. I want to go to the police but I'm very embarrased. Do I have a case here? Isn't this against the law?! Will the police do anything with this? I'm scared that the pictures will wind up online. I don't think they got anything bad but I was helping my son out of the car at the time and any mom knows what you have to go through to get kids out of the car sometims. I'm very worried about this.

2007-09-02 08:01:38 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-09-02 07:59:28 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-02 07:56:22 · 18 answers · asked by steely 1 in Military

2007-09-02 07:56:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

or is there another Country as well?

2007-09-02 07:53:37 · 7 answers · asked by belle 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-02 07:52:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what happened to the legislative branch it seems they arent really doing anything but putting timelines on everything and 3 of them are the top runners for the next presidency can we really trust them to do anything at least half decent

2007-09-02 07:52:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

do u have to contribute every month to get retirement pay?

is it gonna stop?

2007-09-02 07:51:21 · 9 answers · asked by Lynx S 1 in Military

How long would it take to actually get all the troops, support systems, sub contractors and especially all of our trillions of dollars of equiptment back on US shores. Or are we just going to leave all those armaments for the Muslims?

2007-09-02 07:48:24 · 16 answers · asked by Mezmarelda 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Is it good for the citizens, or the immigrants? At what point is enough enough? Los Angeles won't be diverse for long, it will be 99% hispanic if things continue the way they are.

2007-09-02 07:46:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration