Politics & Government - 24 September 2007

I understand Charles Manson, Sirhan Sirhan and many other Terrorists and Murderers have a lot of time on theur hands these days..........

2007-09-24 23:55:57 · 12 answers · asked by Moody Red 6 in Government

First detail:today I need all the answers because I candidate to be president (in my class) at hygiene and health.And I make an "political capaign" and tomorrow I will give leaflets to everybody.And they have to contain (have) images and reasons why to vote me.Suggests?And another details:How can I wake up tomorrow fast as I will be the first in my class to give everybody before they come in room?

2007-09-24 23:52:08 · 2 answers · asked by Francesca 1 in Elections

First blackwater and now this....

WASHINGTON - Army snipers hunting insurgents in Iraq were under orders to "bait" their targets with suspicious materials, such as detonation cords, and then kill whoever picked up the items, according to the defense attorney for a soldier accused of planting evidence on an Iraqi he killed. Gary Myers, an attorney for Sgt. Evan Vela, said Monday his client had acted "pursuant to orders."

The transcript of a court hearing for two of the three accused snipers makes several references to the existence of a classified "baiting" program but provides few details of how it works. A copy of the transcript was provided to The Associated Press by Vela's father.

The Washington Post, which first reported the existence of the "baiting" program, cited the sworn statement of Capt. Matthew P. Didier, the leader of a Ranger sniper scout platoon.

"Baiting is putting an object out there that we know they will use, with the intention of destroying the enemy," Didier said in the statement. "Basically, we would put an item out there and watch it. If someone found the item, picked it up and attempted to leave with the item, we would engage the individual as I saw this as a sign they would use the item against U.S. forces."

The Post said the program was devised by the Army's Asymmetric Warfare Group, which advises commanders on more effective methods in today's unconventional conflicts, including ways to combat roadside bombs.

2007-09-24 23:45:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In August I went on a gulet cruise in Turkey which was spoilt by a child being on board the boat. His mother started a relationship with the Captain of the boat, leaving the child to his own devices, which caused disruption to other passengers and raised serious health and safety issues. The Captain also left the boat with the child's mother on a number of occasions, and they spent a considerable amount of time in his cabin. This is my real concern, because his lack of attention was dangerous and caused all passengers problems.

I have sent letters to the companies involved, but am dissatisfied with the lack of response - they are supposed to be ringing me back today.

I now want a full, or at least substantial refund. I have not had to complain about a holiday before so I'm not sure what companies to contact with regard to making a claim.

Thanks for any advice.

2007-09-24 23:41:38 · 5 answers · asked by Wibble 3 in Law & Ethics

http://www.pm.gov.uk/output/Page13285.asp

What do you think?

For the benefit of our American allies, I admit this is mainly a UK Govt petition that I along with others signed... and I received an email today from "10 Downing Street"

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Aidourtroops/#detail This is the link to the actual petition.

Your thoughts...?

2007-09-24 23:31:16 · 13 answers · asked by Hello 3 in Military

In Particular weapons located in space aimed at targets on earth. Which countries would be likely to have these weapons?

2007-09-24 23:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

My soon to be husband is going to joins the army. Well we have a 16 month old son but were not married yet. My question is about the BAH . Now if we do NOT get MARRIED before he sighns his life away does are son get that? Or is it half of that? Also I was reading that it said they pay were his dependents are located while he is in bootcamp is this true? Now when we do get married and I dont want to move with him if he gets put over in Germany do we still get that BAH? Please explain to me how this works. Also if anyone that has been in the Army give me some more information on anything. Thanks so much.

2007-09-24 23:27:51 · 7 answers · asked by star840306 1 in Military

Hi. My husband left early this year. Before leaving he persuaded me to increase the morgage to pay off some loans thet were in his name only. He promised to pay the morgage for 5 years. He then said 2 years. Infact he never paid it at all. He has only given me basic child support as per CSA guidlines. And he has defaulted on that a couple of times. He now tells me he is likely to go bankrupt shortly. His name is on the morgage. The building society wont take his name off the morgage as they say i cant aford it... even though it is me alone who has paid it for the last 9 months. My question is what will happen to the house in the event of his bancrupcy? Who will be responsible for finding My young son and I a home? I cant aford to see a solicetor they charge too much. I have a new partner and he is willing to sell his house and buy this one. Is it likely the reciever and building society will give my partner time to sell his house? Thankyou.

2007-09-24 23:27:02 · 7 answers · asked by sweetsue_2k03 5 in Law & Ethics

How typical that the leader of a foreign country could visit the US and be on the receiving end of abuse and ridicule from a high racking US academic, without a word of protest about his treatment by Doggy Rice. The USA exhibits such arrogance, yet its people wonder why they are hated so much.

Freedom of Speech?..., more like Bush's rent a crowd getting a few extra dollars to make a scene. Hatred of the USA will only escalate, for no other reason than seeing the hypocrisy of USA democracy.

It really is the pot calling the kettle black. I can't wait for the downfall of the USA...it certainly is coming soon.

2007-09-24 23:22:15 · 13 answers · asked by wotzthepoint? 5 in Politics

Can’t we say he heartless or barbaric?
Can’t we say people who support it are inhuman?
Can’t we say it was a holocaust for Japanese?

2007-09-24 23:21:38 · 36 answers · asked by Voltage Transformer 33kV 5 in Military

i can think of several states that glamorized the military and felt that no criticism should ever be leaven on it.

2007-09-24 23:18:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

When were airplanes first used by the US Armed Forces?

2007-09-24 23:16:55 · 35 answers · asked by nancykep 3 in Military

can i just bye some land from a government and then call it genesis land? and make a big flag and my own currency?

2007-09-24 23:11:23 · 22 answers · asked by Genesis 2 in Government

Who was the first female general in the US armed forces?

2007-09-24 23:07:03 · 28 answers · asked by nancykep 3 in Military

2007-09-24 22:56:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I have a disagreement with my university and now I'm looking for a government agency where i could file a formal complaint. Google doesn't seem to be much help.

2007-09-24 22:53:25 · 2 answers · asked by pakaapiens 1 in Government

2007-09-24 22:47:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Picture this scenario witnessed at a party (as told to me): A group of people were gathered discussing Bush and the Iraq war. One young Lib (who, seemingly, had done his homework) was spouting facts and figures to back his case for bringing the troops home. A near-by Bush supporter sat silently smirking for several minutes as the Lib droned on. At the first lull, the Con piped up...."Buddy, if you're not with us, you're with them!" A few high-fives, pats on the back from neighboring Bushies - and that was that. Game over. The Lib walked away - shaking his head and mumbling under his breath. (The person relating this story didn't hear exactly what he mumbled, but thought it sounded something like "how'd he do that?" or possibly "Howdy Doody".) With nine short words, he'd been both shut down and shamed! This made me think: If the stuation had been reversed, what could the Lib have said? Can't those Dems give even that much? a slogan or two? such as Bush spouts (ad nauseum)?

2007-09-24 22:45:55 · 6 answers · asked by 1staricy2nite 4 in Politics

It was more Tory than cameron could ever do.
- British Jobs for British people, had Micheal Howard stated that, the Guardian would play havoc at the xenophobia.
-Punishing absent fathers - Labour laughed when John Major suggested it.
-Health and education policies were straight from the Tory manifesto.
-Less paperwork for Police on the beat
- Stop and search powers.

Not much mention of the Unions either, the point is the Unions bloody loved it, so does that mean they are Tories in Disguise?
The best one was repatriate immigrants who sell drugs or carry weapons - its all crap. talk good do nothing. The European Court of will put a stop to that!

2007-09-24 22:34:35 · 11 answers · asked by Nelson 2 in Other - Politics & Government

Like Naval mobile constriction battalion ?

2007-09-24 22:29:28 · 4 answers · asked by Hector the Trojan 2 in Military

2007-09-24 22:26:51 · 5 answers · asked by black moon 1 in Military

2007-09-24 22:25:43 · 7 answers · asked by jeffwey m 4 in Military

My husband has 87 crds hours. In which "category" he can enter, someone told him that he could enter as E-3 or E-4, is that true? 10points to the best explained response and more detailed. thanks

2007-09-24 22:23:14 · 3 answers · asked by Pinky 5 in Military

Seriously it would ease the burden on us young people and solve unemployment

2007-09-24 22:18:41 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

How many of them are killed there, Pak army show that they were killed in north Wazirastan (inside Pakistan) by local Talibans, to cover up their lies.



May be this is the reason USA wants to keep P. Musharraf, by any means, till the Iraq war ends.

2007-09-24 22:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/military/20070923-9999-1n23generals.html

I'd like to see proof that these guys are really generals. I'll bet they are just whining libs in costumes.

2007-09-24 21:50:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-09-24 21:48:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

Looks like there'll be over 4,000 dead US troops by Christmas, innocents sent to their grave over a lie about weapons of mass destruction. When will US citizens get a spine and speak out?

2007-09-24 21:46:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR5RBIBNrmY&mode=related&search=

2007-09-24 21:19:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-09-24 21:16:12 · 2 answers · asked by Pariah 5 in Government