Politics & Government - 18 September 2007

In the 90's a wrench was thrown into the Presidential Elections by Ross Perot, and in the ots, by Ralph Nader. Were there instant run-off elections in these cases, we could have been assured in who the President should have been. There is nothing that I can find unconsitutional about instant run-off elections in this our non-parlimentary democratic republic, so why don't we have them?

2007-09-18 02:15:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

What is it that propels Hindus in Congress or Communists party to abuse, hate and become animous towards our own Sanatan Dharm? What is this culture, this brainwashing, this strategy? Where is Ambika Soni from.
"The loss of face is loss of mind. But the loss of faith is the loss of life."

2007-09-18 02:14:26 · 12 answers · asked by dhakkansingh007 1 in Government

Did the authorities go too far with this young man?

http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/09/whats-new-9.html

2007-09-18 02:12:06 · 27 answers · asked by Still Beautifully Conservative 5 in Politics

Given the premise that lying is allegedly the new currency, what would be the outcome WERE politicians were to tell the truth... the WHOLE TRUTH... and NOTHING BUT the TRUTH?

Feel free to give an example.... or 6...

2007-09-18 02:11:15 · 19 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Politics

If it's such a grand idea to have national healthcare -- why do people from other countries that HAVE national healthcare make trips to the U.S. to receive medical attention?

2007-09-18 02:08:27 · 15 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics

Should the next president have the military leadership of Eisenhower, the diplomatic ability of Ben Franklin, the fiscal management ability of Bill Clinton, the unifying ability of Ronald Reagan, the drive for social change of FDR?
What's you take on the next president. If you could take bits and pieces of past presidents or statesmen and roll them up into one person, what would that president be like?

2007-09-18 02:06:02 · 10 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

Regarding the Democratic candidates' health care reform plans.

2007-09-18 01:58:32 · 9 answers · asked by Time to Shrug, Atlas 6 in Politics

In a poll I supervised the results showed that 100% of Canadians are happy with their health care system. They also said that any negative comments/stories you hear are U.S. propaganda or urban legends.

I don't think 100% of U.S. citizens are happy with their health care...

2007-09-18 01:58:01 · 17 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5 in Politics

Stick up for Vick and O J proclaiming they are innocent and being "picked on" in the face of mountains of damning evidence, supporting them regardless of the outcome !
Take Micheal Vick
The reason people were outraged by this was because he killed dogs. If Ben Roethlisberger or Brett Favre had done it, the reaction would have been the same, I guarantee you. The difference is, had Ben Roethlisberger or Brett Favre done this, you wouldn't see white supporters rallying behind them.
Take O J
Now we here from some in the black community that his crime is akin to spitting on the sidewalk !!
Do people actually think that toting guns and going into a man's room, threatening him with death, confiscating items from the room, is no worse than spitting on a sidewalk??!!
What kind of country would America be, if anyone who felt wronged could get a mob of heavyweights and guns and TAKE what they think they are entitled to?
That is Gangsta crap-----and should NOT BE TOLERATED

2007-09-18 01:48:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-18 01:48:01 · 13 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Politics

A work colleague was assaulted & sustaind serious injury. The case went to court and after 5 days the person was found not guilty. He has just found out that the reason given by the police was "No case to answer".

Can anyone explain how this works?

2007-09-18 01:43:28 · 11 answers · asked by lee o7 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

You know you wana be green cmon just do it.

2007-09-18 01:40:57 · 2 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6 in Elections

we american are supposed to be a rich country yet many don't have what they need or want...and i'm talking about the poor and the homeless not people like me and maybe even you who have what we need and maybe more than we really want. i give to charity alot and people think i'm nuts for giving so much and i know many others do too yet there is no improvement in the quality of life for the sick the poor and the homeless..again if we qare a rich country how can we not get what we want or need to help our own?

2007-09-18 01:32:27 · 13 answers · asked by angel of hell 2 in Government

2007-09-18 01:31:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Maybe I'm missing something >sarcasm<

2007-09-18 01:30:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-18 01:28:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-09-18 01:24:23 · 17 answers · asked by Jack 5 in Politics

as an Englishman who is currently the manager of the biggest company in the USA i feel i must ask this.
Yes it was funny at first,but enough is enough.Just think how you would feel if people laughed and mocked you wherever you were.I have many of these American types working for me and most of them seem o.k.
They are an easy target for us all, but lets cut these chaps some slack.

2007-09-18 01:21:57 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Do you agree with this statement ? Why or why not .

2007-09-18 01:18:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I don't understand if the press is just ignoring her or whats going on here.

2007-09-18 01:18:22 · 15 answers · asked by Hillarys lovehandles 4 in Government

I wouldn't like to tar all politicians with the same brush, but the job does have a notorious image of drawing in people who are unscrupulous in their pursuit of power and abusive of their position.

If you think the state having the power to monitor individuals behaviour as a matter of routine is a good thing, does it necessarily follow that you trust the politicians who are implementing this system, both now and in the future?

2007-09-18 01:16:17 · 13 answers · asked by smith.w6079 3 in Politics

I study a few martial arts, but seem to be getting conflicting messages from tutors about when it is alright to use what I'v been taught.
For example, 1 Tutor said that if someone pulled a knife out and *threatend* to use it, you can (if you want to risk it) take the from them by force as a pre-emptive measure, whilst another tutor told me you can only defend yourself if they actully attack you first.

I would really like to know the UK laws about self defence so that I know if I am ever in that situation (or one like it) that I will not be charged by the police for assult as well.

PLEASE NO USA ANSWERS (your laws dont apply in UK!)

2007-09-18 01:15:14 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Law & Ethics

now I am convinced he did something wrong.

2007-09-18 01:11:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-18 01:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-18 01:07:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

world leader Fidel Castro already support Obama and Hillary. This great news and I pride if this dreamteam win election. Hopeful they bring era of palestinian peace, and more hopeful they follow in footstep of leader Arafat. This great news if so.

2007-09-18 01:05:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-18 01:05:15 · 4 answers · asked by s7godz 1 in Law & Ethics

I think it's not.
I think if you are found Not Guilty in crimminal court than a)that's it you can not be sued for the same crime or b)the burden of proof shoul be made the same as a criminal trial



What do you think?

2007-09-18 01:03:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-18 01:03:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

What "effects" could this have?
Will he be appointed?
What do Democrats and Republicans think? Is he too liberal/conservative/pro administration..

Etc..

Thank you very much.

2007-09-18 00:59:53 · 5 answers · asked by Yow Joo 6 in Politics