Politics & Government - 24 September 2007

2007-09-24 04:33:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have a law firm after me for a huge credit card debt, which I incurred during a lengthy nursing home stay over 5 yrs. ago. I was very ill, and came close to dying at the time. I had received a letter from a law office, only after I had gotten out of the nursing home, but I didn't realize what it was. I had contacted them after another letter was sent, later on (after I had figured out what the purpose of the letter was), telling them that I am on Soc. Security for disability. Then it was passed on to another law firm, sometime in the past few months. Should I contact them at all, or leave it alone? I am 53, and own absolutely nothing-not even a vehicle. My question is-can they still come for me with a court case, and sue me? Please Help!!!

2007-09-24 04:29:41 · 7 answers · asked by kb 1 in Law & Ethics

If you feel that police is not really doing anything to bring your rights.

If you feel that no one is really listening

Would you go in the street carrying a sign to bring attention?

Would you think that might work?

That is really a serious question as I am thinking about doing it.

Thank you

2007-09-24 04:25:47 · 30 answers · asked by riyad abbas 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

if so, can i get some intelligent opinions? especially concerning the book "manufacturing consent." but anything will do. good or bad.

if you haven't read him please do not bother answering. you will only be demonstrating your ignorance.

2007-09-24 04:23:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Please rate on a scale of 1-5 your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of your health care. (1=terrible, 5= excellent). Please add any comments you wish.

1. The quality of care received

2. The price you pay for your coverage

3. The number of things it covers

4. Wait time to see doctors and specialists

5. The relationship with your doctor(s)

6. The price and coverage of drugs that you've needed

7. Your overall experience with your insurance company

2007-09-24 04:22:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I keep hearing that the police who should secure the president of Iran should be Jews .
Does this imply that Jews will not do their Job or is it a way to blame the Jews if something happens .

2007-09-24 04:22:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My boyfriend is in the Air Force, we have been together for about a year and a half. My boyfriend has had a medical restriction for the past couple of years due to testicular cancer so he has not been able to be deployed outside of the United States. He feels this is limiting his opportunities and is working on getting the restriction removed. When/if he does get stationed at an overseas base, I am worried about being able to find a job. By then we will be married, I currently work in ATM/Debit card processing and have had experience in various career fields and am working on getting my degree. According to my boyfriend, a lot of military wives have a difficult time finding a job overseas. I am not the type to not work, how difficult is it to find a job as a civilian overseas?

2007-09-24 04:17:26 · 5 answers · asked by Mandy 1 in Military

If we say we stand for the rule of law, freedom, the first amendment and we also have the best thing going for all in the world then why be afraid to have Mr. Ahmadinejad talk all he wants. If I were a student and had the opportunity to listen to a world leader I would get their early with pad and pencil and prepared questions on issues I disagreed on. You cannot learn hiding in the closet or under your blankets. If we are right we will prevail. Diplomacy works...weren't we preparing to do in the north Koreans not to long ago. Lets talk so that we may walk or all fight, no chicken hawks, no exemptions, no you go and I'll make millions like some are doing now. BS, I have lost enough family members to misguided wars. I spent some of my best years in a God forsaken place serving in the Armed Forces while some people went to school and prospered. I had to start from the bottom, playing catch up and never did. So no, celebrate courage like that of Pres. Lee Bollinger of Columbia.

2007-09-24 04:14:30 · 11 answers · asked by cristales 5 in Politics

Also,isn't it against the law?

I would think it's a very strange situation to say the least.How does this work anyone know?

http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=slv8-msgr&p=mail%20order%20women

2007-09-24 04:11:26 · 11 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4 in Immigration

2007-09-24 04:09:00 · 14 answers · asked by Spartacus 3 in Politics

My asylum was denied at the appeal level,but i have appealed to the higher courts of appeal.Its usually a very long time to wait for a decision,could be a year and more.Ive got an english boyfriend who is willing to get on an invitation if i returned voluntarily.He satands as my sponsor and a company is offering me a job but i need to go to africa and get a visa.My boyfriend is willing to put in writing that he will take care of me,shelter and everything,and to support myself,i have had a job offer with a sales company.Unfortunately my boyfriend cant sign a marriage contract with me.I will have to let my country embassy no dat i sort asylum and want to go back to uk on de above grounds.any chances of getting a visa?banck statement given by my boyfriend.

2007-09-24 04:03:05 · 3 answers · asked by lolo 1 in Immigration

because he knows he's going down, would his accomplices still be charged if the killer was the only person who identified them as accomplices?

For something i'm writing....

2007-09-24 04:02:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I see the left refer to the Rich, but never define it. How much income makes one "Rich"?

2007-09-24 04:00:18 · 9 answers · asked by Stereotypemebecauseyouknow 7 in Government

Pundit TV - O'Reilly, Hannity, Olbermann, et al. Have they formed our opinions for us? The danger I see is that TV is now too one-way; there is little to no consideration or input from the populace before they put their opinions on the air. Does anyone else find this troubling?

2007-09-24 03:57:16 · 16 answers · asked by El Duderino 4 in Politics

Four-year-old stab victim named
Police have named the four-year-old boy who was stabbed to death at a house in West Yorkshire at the weekend.

Ryan Hawkins was found badly injured in a house on Royd Street in Slaithwaite at lunchtime on Sunday.
Police said the attack, which also left a 14-year-old girl with knife wounds, was "not random". Both victims were taken to hospital; Ryan later died.
Two men, aged 30 and 47, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

Teenager dies following stabbing
A teenager has died after being stabbed in the chest at a house in County Fermanagh.
The 19-year-old died at Townhill Park, Irvinestown. Police were called to the scene shortly after 2330 BST on Sunday.
It is understood the man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old woman has been arrested.
The house has been cordoned off while forensic tests are carried out. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

more isoated events ?

2007-09-24 03:56:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Will the moderate-conservative majority get out and vote this time?

2007-09-24 03:55:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

We have lived in this Neighborhood for the past 14 years, along with 4 other surrounding Neighbors. The new, rental move on's, have lived here for about 6 months and they have called the cops on us 3 times because of our dogs barking. Now, when I mean barking. I mean anywhere from about 10min. to 40 min. They are little Pomeranian puppies just running around having fun. We are fed up with policemen coming to our door every 2 weeks, and when the cops do eventually come. They hear no dogs barking, not our dogs. Not any of their neighbors or ours. *The people on the opposite side also have about 4 dogs, who bark as well* And when the cops come, they tell us they don't hear anything and will leave a note on the report saying there was no sounds. So, what can WE do to stop this? It's really annoying and redundant to have cops coming. any suggestions?

2007-09-24 03:55:07 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Let me be the first to point out that I give polls little to no credence but have repeatedly seen people post polls here and some who do it almost daily.

I did find this to be of interest and for those who do pay attention to polls, do you only post them and pay attention if it heralds your side? Also, based on this poll, do you think that our Presidential election is going to be closer than most people think?

Exerpts:

Clinton and Obama -- Drags on the Ticket?
September 23, 2007 12:44 PM
Very interesting Democratic poll, revealed in today's Washington Post, showing that GOP frontrunner Rudy Giuliani is more popular in key congressional Democratic swing districts than Obama or Clinton.
This would seem to show that despite enthusiasm among Democrats (and some in the media) for their candidacies, Obama and Clinton may not be as powerful in a general election match up as they may right now seem -- and in fact, may be a drag on the ticket in some areas, an argument Sen. John Edwards is trying to underline as he depicts himself as the more mainstream Democrat.
The Clinton and Obama campaigns dispute the findings, of course.
Link for article:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2007/09/clinton-and-oba.html

Link for poll:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/22/AR2007092201024_pf.html


A recent survey by Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, however, showed Clinton and Obama trailing former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani (R) in the 31 Democratic-held House districts regarded as most imperiled in 2008, and even potentially serving as a drag on those lawmakers' reelection chances.
The poll was conducted in August but has not been previously reported. It paints a "sobering picture" for Democrats, according to a memo by Lake and Daniel Gotoff that accompanies the poll report.
Giuliani takes 49 percent to Clinton's 39 percent, while the former mayor's lead over Obama is far smaller, 41 percent to 40 percent. "Despite Obama's relative advantage over Clinton, both candidates are significantly underperforming against the generic Democratic edge in the presidential and even against party identification," Lake and Gotoff wrote.
The news gets worse for Obama and Clinton as one delves deeper into the survey.
While the average lead of Democratic House members stands at 19 percentage points in the 31 vulnerable districts -- all but two of which are part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's incumbent-protection program known as Frontline -- that number sinks considerably when the lawmakers are linked to either front-runner.
"Some people say [your Democratic incumbent] is a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton and will support her liberal agenda of big government and higher taxes if she becomes president," the poll stated, before asking respondents whether they would still vote for their incumbent or choose a Republican candidate.
Of interest, these are Democratic pollsters.

2007-09-24 03:54:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Jay Leno did a gig where he had two college students (highly acclaimed colleges ) travel the country(apparently blind-folded or something) and then placed them at famous American Landmarks and asked them where they thought they were . Other follow-up questions too . At the Hoover Dam Leno had each one hold opposite ends of a dollar bill right over the spot where the time zone changes . He explained that the middle of the bill was exactly where the time zone line was . He then had them move the dollar about 2 inches and said "It's 11:00pm Pacific Time on one side so what time is it on the other "? -- LMAO . One said " 11:15 " ? And the other said " 10:50 "? - YEP !!

So while you're pondering your answer I'll give you just a little more food for thought .. . . . Read this and then try to convince me that college students are capable of discernment. . .. . . >>> http://archives.cnn.com/2002/EDUCATION/11/20/geography.quiz/index.html

2007-09-24 03:49:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

He sent me a letter last tuesday and its already been almost a week...when should i expect it to come in the mail?
thanks in advance =]

2007-09-24 03:47:41 · 5 answers · asked by marie 1 in Military

Well, im doing my first round to iraq soon and I plan on taking my laptop with mic/webcam with me so I can keep in touch with my family at home. my question is how do I go about getting internet/phone in iraq? and will I have a phone on base that I can use untill I get these? Im not worried about going over there but just the thought of not being able to at least email my wife is making me a nervous wreck. thanks for the answers. =)

2007-09-24 03:46:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

3 part question:
1. How long does a copyright last?
2. How many times can a copyright be renewed?
3. Who can renew a copyright? Does it have to be the original author, or can relatives do it?

2007-09-24 03:45:00 · 2 answers · asked by Amber 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-24 03:44:54 · 4 answers · asked by Jenh 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2007/09/bush-hillary-cl.html

EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE:
"I think our candidate can beat her, but it's going to be a tough race," Bush tells the author. "I will work to see to it that a Republican wins and therefore don't accept the premise that a Democrat will win. I truly think the Republicans will hold the White House."

2007-09-24 03:41:22 · 44 answers · asked by Still Beautifully Conservative 5 in Politics

For a person who was an accomplice to a murderer. Who never actually killed someone himself, but was present at at least two killings. He was the backup in case things got out of hand, but they never did.

2007-09-24 03:39:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I prefer one way ticket then i can leave USA whenever I want in those three months

2007-09-24 03:38:32 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

i don't know where he's at so i don't know where to begin. i don't want him to have anything to do with my daughter. he was a drug dealer when we were together.

2007-09-24 03:34:05 · 9 answers · asked by serenity_tk 1 in Law & Ethics

Say you're pulled over because you have a head light out. The police run your license and you have a bench warrent for an unpaid speeding ticket. You're cuffed and put in the back of the police car. Your girlfried is sitting in the car when the police make her get out and start searching the vehicle. They say you gave them permission to search, you say you didn't. How do you prove a 4th amendment violation?

BTW: This happened, I'm the girlfriend. They arrested my BF and said they found drugs in the car. No permission was given for the search & there was really no probabal cause...

2007-09-24 03:33:42 · 12 answers · asked by divarhd 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Where we can ask & answer questions on it?

2007-09-24 03:31:48 · 7 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Government

can we shut it off since they did not pay us for three months and they couldn't get the water in there name since they owe the water company. They have no plans of paying, and we are going to toss them out legal way but don't want to give them a 30day notice thats one more month free. WTF! We have told them, no they don't have kids, two adult females in thirty and forty's. We have bounced checks that now we have check fees from our bank for. Is it ok to shut off our utilities even though they wont leave yet. Plus it cost us money to pay to have papers drawn up just to kick them out. So now we are farther behind. We happened to be nice, she had a sob story how she was on family leave cus of her dad, but found out that was a lie and she doesn't have a job. Scums We got screwed over and know it. But don't want to loose more money.

2007-09-24 03:30:13 · 3 answers · asked by Bonny G 1 in Law & Ethics