Politics & Government - 16 September 2007

Of more high profile people and experts who will proove once and for all how flawed Bush and his administration is and how destructive in every way his presidency has been?
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan slams President Bush and today's Republicans, while calling Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton "the smartest presidents" he worked with, according to an advance copy of his upcoming book.
He further says the GOP deserved the stomping it took in November's congressional elections -- a ballot that saw both houses of Congress wrested from Republican control -- because the party "swapped principle for power."

His book, "The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World," is scheduled for release Monday. CNN obtained a copy Saturday.
In the book, Greenspan wrote that Bush essentially left an unbridled GOP Congress to spend money however it saw fit, and by not vetoing a single bill in six years, the president deprived the nation of checks and balances.

2007-09-16 13:03:20 · 7 answers · asked by Myles D 6 in Government

Throw them out of the country rather than debate the issue?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l67jNjNbO5Y

Didn't he swear an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States (including the "freedom of speech" part)?

2007-09-16 13:01:48 · 10 answers · asked by john_stolworthy 6 in Civic Participation

I sometimes see Antis say to Pros (US citizens) that they are unAmerican or racist to white people or that they value illegals more than US citizens.

And it upsets me. For real. Especially when they are saying it to people who I like and respect very very much and I know hate racism and I know do a lot of good FOR AMERICA. They know who they are.

And you know who you are. Do you Really think that Pros are traitors?

p.s. I'm asking about your fellow Americans.

2007-09-16 12:59:53 · 26 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Immigration

Treehuggers oppose drilling for oil unless it is in an ugly place. It seems no one wants to defend our oil interest in the Middle East. Yet whenever oil prices go up and gasoline skyrockets, everybody wants the President to do something.

What do you want? Why can't we use a little common sense and think beyond what we have been told by a few self proclaimed experts that are usually only washed up Hollywood types?

2007-09-16 12:55:42 · 25 answers · asked by Alan B 2 in Politics

Why are they willing to let soldiers die,just so they have an issue to use in the election?

2007-09-16 12:54:26 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-16 12:52:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

like with all the physical hitting and stuff and getting punished for little stuff and memorizing the rifle's creed. im interested cuz im leaving in a couple of months for parris island

2007-09-16 12:51:46 · 10 answers · asked by ssj 4 pluto 2 in Military

Would you ever vote for hillary if not why?
Cant be a reason because of shes is a female.


Good reasons please,


and id deffently vote for her..
she is amazing

2007-09-16 12:48:15 · 21 answers · asked by ABBBYY 2 in Politics

"It's the Soldier, not the reporter,

who has given us freedom of the press.



It's the Soldier, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.



It's the Soldier, not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to demonstrate.



It's the Soldier, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to a fair trail.



And it's the Soldier who salutes the flag,

who serves under the flag,

whose coffin is draped by the flag,

that allows the protester to burn the flag"

2007-09-16 12:47:01 · 23 answers · asked by KittyCatFishApe 3 in Politics

A woman dies in NY without a will, She never married, had no children. Her only living relatives at the time of her death were one brother and 15 neices and nephews. In life, she had 5 or 6 siblings, so the neices and nephews now still living are from both dead and (at the time of her death) her one living brother. Who inherits. Specifically.

2007-09-16 12:44:51 · 2 answers · asked by dlg54321 1 in Law & Ethics

Is this a part of the contract?

2007-09-16 12:44:47 · 2 answers · asked by _ME_ 1 in Law & Ethics

These articles give you an idea of what will happen if mass deportation was enacted. . .please read the articles before you answer! Theres nothing i hate more than lazy opionated people that don't bother to read, and base their arguments on their ethnocentric idealogy. . .



http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2007/09/16/opinion/091607a.txt

http://www.santamariatimes.com/articles/2007/09/16/opinion/091607c.txt

2007-09-16 12:40:48 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Of course they have had the power to stop the war anytime they wanted for close to a year now,yet have chosen to let it continue.

2007-09-16 12:32:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Imagine that you work for a company that is managed entirely on the principles outlined in The Prince. What would this company be like? Describe it from the point of view of an entry-level employee. How would this person be treated, and what could they expect from the company? Then describe it from the point of view of an executive. How would this executive view the employees, and what would this executive’s relations with others be like? Consider the company’s competitors. If they were also Machiavellian companies, what would interactions between the companies be like? How would a non-Machiavellian company fare against a Machiavellian one?

2007-09-16 12:30:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-16 12:30:02 · 5 answers · asked by saints23 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

....what about Alan Greenspan's comments that Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton were the "smartest" Presidents he ever worked with?!?

http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/

2007-09-16 12:29:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Will a general under honrable conditions discharge stop someone from getting a Govt job? Are there any stipulations concerning what the enlisted serviceman got discharged for?

2007-09-16 12:27:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Technically, he could be in there for over 100 years. Hpefully, he will get the 35 year sentence for each of the 3 charges against him so justice will finally be served, 13 years later.

2007-09-16 12:26:24 · 8 answers · asked by FootballFan1012 6 in Law & Ethics

Specifically, who decides what constitues next of kin for purposes of inheritance?. My fathers aunt died without a will. At the time of her death she had one living brother and 15 neices and nephews. So who inherits? It would all go to her brother, would it not?
Thanks.

2007-09-16 12:25:05 · 5 answers · asked by dlg54321 1 in Law & Ethics

like say they were a year or two apart. They got together before the elder of the two turns 18. Can the younger one press charges to the elder one because the younger one is now considered "underage"?

or is this just silly?

2007-09-16 12:17:07 · 11 answers · asked by questionprincess 1 in Law & Ethics

so.. the real question.. who are the top mafia organizations right now at this moment.. where are they based at ?? i am from houston.. also wondering if there is mafia there that are being watched or whatever.... the thing is.. i tried to google.. nowdays, or modern mafia blah blah., i even went to fbi.gov... i didnt get much info.. i know all about the lucchesse, gambino the well known crime families.. i just want to know what are the big crime families now.. and who knows there would be a movie of them 10-20 years later ya know..

2007-09-16 12:16:25 · 4 answers · asked by dman 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Why is it that when Democrats are in the minority, and they stand against the majority, and the President, (like Bush) they are called "loyal opposition", but when Republcans are in the minority, (as now, in congress and when Bill Clinton was President) and stand against the majority, they are called obstructionists.

Tell me the difference between Democratic loyal opposition, and Republican obstructionism, when actually it is the same thing from both sides.

2007-09-16 12:16:25 · 9 answers · asked by Grayrider 6 in Politics

I've been in NZ 4 5 weeks now, visiting my children who have been here 4 6 years now. I can qualify on a Parental unification visa. I am here 4 3 months without a visa. This is such a great country and I would like to stay permanently - I don't want to be a burden on the kids and would like to get a job to pay for my work viza and perm. residency - where can I get a job without a viza in the meantime - I do secretarial work and administration, but, at this stage I'll try anything (within reason). Help!!

2007-09-16 12:14:28 · 2 answers · asked by Embarrassed 2 in Immigration

I am a grad student doing a research paper, and I wanted some fresh aspects for my paper...I am running out of creativity. :)
Thank you all!

2007-09-16 12:13:02 · 19 answers · asked by jrhod263 3 in Politics

I feel like spiders are all over me

2007-09-16 12:12:12 · 5 answers · asked by dreampo 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

Hey all-
Im sure you get this alot but I had a question about how much sports help when applying to the air force academy--

my overall gpa: 3.7 (My highschool is highly ranked-- gpa should boost up)
sat: 2000 (out of 2400)
I am in the national society for highschool scholars
1 year of extra circular programming (game)
1.5 years of jujitsu (purple belt)
1.5 years in civil air patrol
vice president of 2 clubs (cancer out reach/climate control - going on second year for both)
good amount of community service +100 hours
member of my church

but no sports in school- how much will this harm me?
(I already have the senator recommendation)

2007-09-16 12:08:56 · 9 answers · asked by f22 rocks 1 in Military

2007-09-16 12:07:52 · 2 answers · asked by RLP 5 in Government

How can you find out if a Marine has been dishonorably discharged?

What happens to your life after the discharge?

2007-09-16 12:00:37 · 11 answers · asked by Peekaboo 2 in Military

PETRAEUS AD?

2007-09-16 11:56:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I used my gi bill up and was having trouble finding out if i could use it twice if you could help me out that would be great.

2007-09-16 11:56:11 · 7 answers · asked by mary d 2 in Military