Politics & Government - 20 September 2007

"I think I got a B in Econ 101."
- GWB, 9/20/2007

His Yale transcript says otherwise.
Look closely and you'll find his grade was a 71 or 72...
http://2004.georgewbush.org/bios/yale-transcript.asp

All who voted for this C- student, kindly raise your hands.
Thanks!

2007-09-20 06:25:19 · 52 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

the quiz would be hard enough to show that the person had some political understanding but easy enough to not discriminate any ideas for what should be asked on the test

2007-09-20 06:22:44 · 9 answers · asked by mama 1 in Civic Participation

Does it all come down to morals? Are different cultures, geographic regions or countries raised with different sets and priorities of ethics? Ethics can be used to argue both sides of the debate, in different ways.

Thanks in advance for responsible answers. This is a serious question, I just want to know what others think.

2007-09-20 06:21:56 · 18 answers · asked by steddy voter 6 in Immigration

Doesn't this sound like the republican party?

1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism

From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.

2. Disdain for the importance of human rights

The regimes themselves viewed human rights as of little value and a hindrance to realizing the objectives of the ruling elite. Through clever use of propaganda, the population was brought to accept these human rights abuses by marginalizing, even demonizing, those being targeted. When abuse was egregious, the tactic was to use secrecy, denial, and disinformation.

2007-09-20 06:18:01 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i think it is better just to go down to mexico than go all the way to iraq don't u think.

2007-09-20 06:16:49 · 13 answers · asked by tony h 1 in Military

http://www.rense.com/general78/eve.htm

(I realize you probably can't comprehend it through any other lens.)

2007-09-20 06:15:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Cons. I really don't get it. You guys had the run of the place for 6+ years and despite serial incompetence, corruption and morally and financially bankrupting this country, somehow you are still convinced that the Liberal Political and Media Complex exert ultimate power. I mean seriously. Can you give fact-based, rational thought a shot? If nothing more, it would improve your credability.

2007-09-20 06:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by loudwalker 2 in Politics

Is it possible for intolerant persons to grossly force their beliefs and practices on others, through the political realm?

USA is quite unique in this aspect; we have many various cultures and religions--how do we respect them all individually?

2007-09-20 06:13:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

and learning how to chat and im, and all that bs i've ignored for better'n a decade now. putting this in politics, because that's what interests me, but i like other stuff too. don't want a big headache. so please vote--do it, or NOT!!!?

2007-09-20 06:11:27 · 1 answers · asked by daddio 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I feel since 911 every muslim is a terrorist by UK white people so much that i want to go to live in muslim state, like Birmingham.

2007-09-20 06:08:56 · 15 answers · asked by HI 2 in Politics

Can someone on here explain to me why we have political parties. Each stand for this or that. If you take the main two dem. and rep. for example. If one side thinks this is right the other thinks its wrong. Shouldnt we get rid of all parties and do whats right in the particular situation and vote according to whats best for the people and what is morally correct instead of voting a certain way b/c thats the way your party votes. It just doesnt make sense to me. I feel like no parties have our best interest in mind, just how their party can control everything. Can someone please explain this to me.

2007-09-20 06:07:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

We all know this incident was a hate crime. But, do you think racism towards blacks or whites is justifiable due to the aftermath of this occurrence?
**I've noticed the inner racism slowly coming out of people after this incident occurred.

What are your thoughts?

2007-09-20 06:07:19 · 23 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

I am currently 17 years old and would like to have a job answering phones for companies at home. Is there any companies that hire 17 year olds for this type of work?

2007-09-20 06:05:21 · 3 answers · asked by blue55 1 in Law & Ethics

Almost every major newspaper
Almost every major news outlet
Almost every major network
Almost everything out of Holywood
Almost every single College Professor
Almost all aspects of Public Broadcasting
Almost every government employee
Campus Speech Codes
Diversity Training

What can we do to fight this oppressive system?
How can we FIGHT THE POWAH?

2007-09-20 06:04:11 · 26 answers · asked by Private Deek 2 in Politics

Imagine the quality of questions here if no one had a TV!

2007-09-20 05:59:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-20 05:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by xSweet 17 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-20 05:54:47 · 23 answers · asked by john 2 in Politics

Thousands rally in La. to support Jena 6 By MARY FOSTER, Associated Press Writer
25 minutes ago



JENA, La. - Thousands of chanting demonstrators filled the streets of this little Louisiana town Thursday in support of six black teenagers initially charged with attempted murder in the beating of a white classmate.

The crowd broke into chants of "Free the Jena Six" as the Rev. Al Sharpton arrived at the local courthouse with family members of the jailed teens.
Martin Luther King III, son of the slain civil rights leader, said the scene was reminiscent of earlier civil rights struggles. He said punishment of some sort may be in order for the six defendants, but "the justice system isn't applied the same to all crimes and all people."

The six teens were charged shortly after the local prosecutor declined to charge three white teens who hung nooses in a tree on their high school grounds. Five of the black teens were initially charged with attempted murder

2007-09-20 05:53:55 · 20 answers · asked by star 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

what does Hitler, F.D.R., F. Batista and A. Salazar have in common

2007-09-20 05:52:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

In 1984 there 18 cases of violence, death threats and/or harassment from so-called "pro-life" groups in from of reproductive clinics, namely Planned Parenthood.

20 years later in 2004, that organization reported that a third of ALL clinics have experienced this, including arson and the need for bulletproof vests.

From a self-proclaimed "pro-life" movement. NOW can you see why these glaring right wing hypocrites are called not just intrusionists, but "terrorists".

The end justifies the means to serve their God.

So why cant pro-life Republicans talk about this in their party?
Fear of being called a "babykilling liberal" by "moral" people?
Most have told they the feel intimidated and shut out by the friong element that has hijacked the GOP.

2007-09-20 05:50:21 · 9 answers · asked by Jim W 3 in Politics

pay date falls every month of the 22nd, if the 22nd happens to fall on a saturday, is the employer obligated to pay on friday the day before the 22nd

2007-09-20 05:47:33 · 12 answers · asked by Dee 1 in Law & Ethics

If the murder victim has no family there will be less people impacted by his or her death.

2007-09-20 05:42:32 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-20 05:42:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have been notified i am a witness in a trial, i cant do it firstly because i go to University with the mother of the girl being prosecuted. Secondly i am have had 3 panic attacks just thinking about it. There were many witnesses, i have spoken to the CPS and they asked if i could not attend, prosecution said ok she doesnt need to attend but defense insisting i attend, thing is i am a witness for the prosecution so scared even more now. Why would the defence want me there????
I cant do it, im on the verge of just running away i cant cope with this at all!!!!! Does anyone know if there is a way to get out of this???

2007-09-20 05:41:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

It really isn't necessary, and robs some people of thier voice in elections.
Why do you think we should or shouldn't?
In the state I live in, it is virtually guaranteed that my vote will not make a difference(for presidential elections). I know lots of other people are in the same situation. Looking for civil, well thought out answers. Thanks.

2007-09-20 05:39:41 · 9 answers · asked by rayb1214 7 in Elections

a local department here did at one point i knwo because i saw them in the barber shop..i thought they were cute...do all departments do that?

2007-09-20 05:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by Princess Consuela B. Hammock 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

One example of many:

Recently their Bill O' Reilly (one of the most famous pundits in America) described ongoing fierce fighting in Afghanistan as a 'myth' spread by anti-Americans.

I think the families of our (British) servicemen fighting and dying in Helmand Province would consider this a gross insult.

2007-09-20 05:36:24 · 15 answers · asked by James T 3 in Politics

i think she will make our country into a socialized country,where anything goes,gay marrige,tax payers will pay so much more.and their will be another attack on our country cause she will take out the troups,make our millatry weak.

2007-09-20 05:35:32 · 15 answers · asked by freebird403us2001 3 in Politics

Collective punishment is the punishment of a group of people as a result of the behaviour of one or more other individuals or groups.

2007-09-20 05:35:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

What kind of conclusion are we supposed to draw from all of this?



The Clinton’s accept contributions & profit from criminal, communists

John Edwards made millions by suing doctors and hospitals in frivolous lawsuits thereby driving up medical costs

Planned Parenthood profits from abortion

The pro-abortion lobby headed up by drug companies and the corporations who produce the abortion vacuum machines profit from abortion

The ACLU profits by attempting to crush Christianity

Organizations like Moveon.org profit through contributions from socialists like Soros

Al Gore and leftist organizations like the Sierra Club profit from the Global Warming hysteria

Liberal Sean Penn worships socialist tyrant Hugo Chavez

Al-Qaeda’s #1 man bin Laden tips his hat to the Democrat Party

Communist Castro endorses a Hillary – Obama ticket

The Democrat Party pushes freedom of thought & speech restricting hate laws

2007-09-20 05:26:18 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics