Politics & Government - 21 September 2007

As I remember it, General Westmorland, commanding our armed forces in Vietnam, went before congress in 1968 and gave his expert assessment of how we were making significant progress, the VC were starving, and it was only a matter of time until North Vietnam surrendered.

A few days later, the North Vietnamese/VC launched the Tet Offensive which nearly took Saigon.

It took six more years and 21,000+ additional American lives before we left.

How many American lives will it take this time before we leave?

2007-09-21 06:02:05 · 8 answers · asked by lunatic 7 in Government

http://ronpaul2008.com

He passed it sometime this morning and is currently at 1828. Ron Paul is getting 4-5% in the "scientific" polls, is winning nearly every GOP straw poll, is winning virtually every online poll, and is clearly the most popular candidate on the Internet.

Does this prove he is for real? If not, what would prove that he is for real?

2007-09-21 06:00:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

and get it passed to quell speech like they did in 1949??
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070921/ap_on_el_pr/democrats2008_moveon

2007-09-21 06:00:18 · 7 answers · asked by Boss H 7 in Politics

... a camera catching you going 40 in a 30mph zone?

2007-09-21 05:59:23 · 14 answers · asked by C4 Snake 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Katie and Jen were walking through the woods when Katie discovers a large piece of quartz. Both agree that it is the largest piece of quartz that either have seen. Jen offers Katie $50 for the stone and Katie accepts. Later the quartz is determined to be worth $600. Which of the following is true?
(i need help.. i think its d, but i just wanted to be sure)

a. there has been a bilateral mistake as to fact and either may enforce the contract.
b. there has been a bilateral mistake as to judgement and either may enforce the contract.
c. there has been a bilateral mistake as to fact and either may rescind the contract.
d. there has been a bilateral mistake as to judgement and either may rescind the contract.

2007-09-21 05:56:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-21 05:56:05 · 3 answers · asked by N\marragansett 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-21 05:55:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-21 05:53:58 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

You'd probably stilll have to deal with Federal government, but at least you don't have to pay the State.

2007-09-21 05:52:38 · 6 answers · asked by trer 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-21 05:51:43 · 6 answers · asked by Run Lola Run 4 in Politics

They refused to have the ROTC on campus, treated the minute men despicably, but now want a terrorist to speak.

2007-09-21 05:51:42 · 20 answers · asked by Miss Kitty 6 in Politics

I know that cops don't file the charges, but do they have to inform you when files get charged against you. Or would they say nothing and just put a warrant out for you and wait till you get caught?

2007-09-21 05:49:55 · 8 answers · asked by James 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

With all of the complaints about America losing jobs to foreign nations, and the recent stories of recalls, will the government look at the way that Businesses are taxed, and the fees that they have to pay just to be in business in the US?

I am a business owner, and by doing things right (licensed, insured, bonded, filing taxes, etc.,), we have to raise the costs of our jobs just to break even . . . can anyone really blame companies for leaving the US?!?

2007-09-21 05:49:50 · 2 answers · asked by vinsa1981 3 in Law & Ethics

On Friday, December 1, 2006 there was a private party, attended mostly by whites, at the Fair Barn. Five black youths, including 16-year-old Robert Bailey, attempted to enter the party at about 11 p.m. According to U.S. Attorney Washington, they were told by a woman that they were not allowed inside without an invitation. The five youths persisted, stating that some friends were already in attendance at the party. A white man, who was not a student,[5] then jumped in front of the woman and a fight ensued. After the fight was broken up, the woman told both the white man and five black youths to leave the party. Once outside, the black students were involved in another fight with a group of white men, who also were not students.[5] Police were then called to investigate. Several months later, Justin Sloan, a white male, was charged with battery for his role in the fight and was put on probation. Bailey later stated that one of the white men had broken a beer bottle over his head.

2007-09-21 05:49:17 · 8 answers · asked by jazz41 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I workED for a small company where there were two owners and two other people icluding me in a small office, no cubicles, just open desks. One owner was, cool & funny, the other was always stressed and always talking down on us and treating us very poorly. I talked to the other person in the office about how she felt about Keith and she says they've had this talk with him before and he's very one sided so when I talk to him about it to have Tuan in the room. I asked the "cool" owner if we could discuss it with him the next day and he agrees. Next day we go in the office, I am more than professional and reasonable. I tell him I am uncomfortable with the way he treats Kiana and I. He spends 30 minutes telling me to "deal with it." We get absolutely no where and I am STUNNED at our conversation. I just sat there with my jaw dropped, it was so crazy. This morning, I'm called into the office and told that they have to let me go because My & Keith's "personalities clash." Is this legal?

2007-09-21 05:48:51 · 6 answers · asked by fwerds 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-21 05:48:48 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

and was just taken to that Hotel room to identified his stolen property which was in the hands of some dangerous criminals !
Who don't know in law that he just acted in good believe and in any case , it was wrong him screaming at some thieves asking them to give him back his things ?
Where is the people's understanding of law in this Country going , yes , trying to make a criminal case from something that if done by any other people everyone will had been calling it " done by a hero " !?

2007-09-21 05:48:34 · 7 answers · asked by Orestes A 1 in Law & Ethics

Are they pleased to see such a fine example of hate & smear, or do they condemn it like hypocritical idiots?

2007-09-21 05:45:08 · 11 answers · asked by John M 2 in Politics

Well OK actually I can afford it, but can you see the stupidity of the attack? Just because someone doesn't have something doesn't mean someone else owes it to them. Even if it's not their fault they don't have it, that STILL doesn't obligate someone ELSE to provide it to them. A free society means individuals are not bound to each other in that respect - they aren't responsible for each other, they're just responsible not to harm each other. If you're obligated, simply by the fact that you exist, to support someone else - that's the opposite of liberty. It's the opposite of the principles on which this nation was founded.

2007-09-21 05:44:54 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-21 05:44:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Maryanne makes the following offer to her niece Amber: "I promist to pay you $15000 if you graduate from college with an overall grade point average of 3.5 and join ten campus organizations. Amber enrolls at CalU, joins ten campus organizations and completes her first two years of course work with an overall grade point averafe of 3.6. Prior to starting her junior year, Maryanne informs Amber that she is revoking her offer. Which of the following is true? (i think its either a or c... any suggestions?)
a. since this was an offer to enter into a unilateral contract, the offeror may withdraw the offer anytime prior to complete performance.
b. " a bilateral contract, the offeror may withdraw the offer " "
c. maryanne will be liable for 7500 since amber made it half way through the program.
d. none of the above.

2007-09-21 05:44:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

John Kerry,Ted Kennedy,Jack Murtha,Jim Webb and Barbara Boxer will Resign from Office?

2007-09-21 05:37:56 · 26 answers · asked by john 2 in Politics

Fred makes the following written offer to Brad: "I will pay you $50 dollars after you have cut my lawn. Bravo has made an offer to enter into an ..........., ........... contract.
a. express, bilateral
b. express, unilateral
c. implied in fact, bilateral
d. implied in fact, unilateral

I chose a, but i just want to make sure.

This next one goes with the above ?.

Assume that Brad responds "I accept your offer"
a. a valid unilateral contract would be formed
b. a valid bilateral contract would be formed
c. no contract would be formed.

I think this would be b, but like I said before I just want to make sure.

2007-09-21 05:37:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

The government has always and and more recently will admit to huge drastic mistakes that we the people should be questioning yet we do nothing?

Recently there was a situation where NUKES were ACCIDENTALLY mounted on a military plane that was supposed to be carrying missiles headed for modification or to be placed out of commission.

There are strict protocols that are followed by military when handling NUKES so what the hell happpend here? Does the government explain? No. They admit to the mistake and since nothing happend no questions it.

Not to mention one of the officers that was under investigation for possibly being involved in the MISTAKE is now mysteriously DEAD? No cause of death mentioned Ohh and he was just 20 yrs old.

I know not every American knows how the military handles things but when the country is in danger from possible threats we are supposed to know these things.And the military needs to tell us more of what happend than just it was a mistake.

2007-09-21 05:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Tone Teezy 2 in Civic Participation

2007-09-21 05:33:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It wasn't too long ago that conservative meant that you were a staunch supporter of the US Constitution. But today conservatives, like John McCain prove everyday that they haven't even read the US Constitution. You read Article 1 section 8 and tell me how John McCain could claim that it is "unConstitutional" for the legislature to make rules affecting the "Government and Regulation of land and naval forces"? What does it mean to claim to be conservative, yet claim that when the legislature does exactly what the Constitution says that they should do, their actions are "unConstitutional"?

http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html#A1Sec8
The United States Constitution - The U.S. Constitution Online - USConstitution.net

2007-09-21 05:31:36 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-21 05:30:48 · 12 answers · asked by universatile love 3 in Politics

Okay my husband has done 2 tours to iraq i know some of you are saying big deal. I married him before the army stepped into his life but here are his times.
we got married in may of 03 with a 2 month baby.
in july of 03 early july the 12 of july he left for basic.
I didnt see him until oct 1 03 for one day
i didnt get to see him again until nov 03 for 1 week
than again in dec 03 for 2 weeks christmas
than again in feb 14 04
in march 24 04 he left and i didnt see him again until oct 04 for 2 weeks r and r
than he got home feb 16 2005 left again nov 9 2005 didnt see him again until march 15 06 for 2 weeks r and r
he returned home nov 1 2006
since his return until now he has been gone for training which has been weeks at a time several times and 24 hour duties several times
my question is am i shelfish for wanting him to get out of the military his time is near up

2007-09-21 05:29:40 · 13 answers · asked by Rachael 3 in Military

700,000 casualties, millions of refugees, millions of displaced people, destruction of 2 countries, producing hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination worldwide. Can we see again liberalism and tolerance?

2007-09-21 05:28:50 · 10 answers · asked by albandazole 2 in Politics

2007-09-21 05:26:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration