Politics & Government - 25 September 2007

If tax cuts for the rich help expand the economy (of which I agree)…

...then by the same account, would giving the same huge tax refund to the middle and lower classes not accomplish the same thing merely on the basis that their spent dollars tend to flow to the most productive members of society (back to the rich)?

While I agree that giving the money back to the members of society who are producing (and who actually paid the taxes in the first place) seems to offer the biggest benefit, it seems to me that in the long run (more than a year) it won't matter anyway who it is going back to because the middle and lower classes spend it frivolously (making profits for the rich) anyway which is why they are poor in the first place. At least this would give them a better chance to become better producers themselves.

So why harp on who is getting the tax cut, just make a tax cut and give it back to someone. It all ends up being positive.

2007-09-25 09:29:32 · 17 answers · asked by Marcello 2 in Politics

can you please help me out and give me some examples of treason

thanks

2007-09-25 09:28:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I have had an open DCFS case. I just learned that I have to to appear at the City Attorney's office for a hearing to see if they want to persue criminal charges. I won't go into deatils but my kids have NEVER been abused - I believe my son's daycare was overzealous in phoning in their concern over literally a scratch on my son's face. Anyways, I just heard from DCFS today that my case has been closed. How will this affect the City Attorney's appt? Thank you!

2007-09-25 09:26:26 · 2 answers · asked by SugarFreeRedBull 1 in Law & Ethics

Bush said "long rule of a cruel dictator is nearing its end" about Cuba....i think this phrase is ironic comming from bush, when his 7 year dictaorship is nearing its end...1 year left. Anyone else find it highly ironic, and offensive that he would say such a demeaning thing?

2007-09-25 09:26:03 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-25 09:25:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Improving the appalling state of US education for starters.
America ranks behind 16 third world countries in literacy standards and for a developed nation a staggeringly low level of tertiary education.

The outlay for what can only be described as a war for profit at the expense of future generations must surely disgust most US citizens.

I shall stand by for the abuse from certain quarters...

2007-09-25 09:24:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It seems as though politics is quite a volatile topic here (with good reason), for liberals, conservatives, and everyone in between. I'm just wondering how many of you feel as strongly about your convictions when applied to your personal life.

Answering honestly, do you think you could do it? Which issues do you foresee that you MUST agree upon, and which are you willing to leave alone? To what extent must your political views match?

2007-09-25 09:24:10 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Fox news is reporting that the Senate will vote to pass a bill giving free healthcare to school age ILLEGAL immigrant children TONIGHT. I can't find anything on this bill or amendment. Anyone out there have anything on this???

2007-09-25 09:23:41 · 19 answers · asked by chuck_junior 7 in Immigration

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070925/ap_on_re_mi_ea/nuclear_israel

I am reposting this, Yahoo deleted it on claims of violation of community rules. How????? I am in contact with yahoo so that they explain this censosrhip.

It is likely that a group of masonic demons, opposed to free speech in the same way their bolshevik ancestors were, complained.

2007-09-25 09:21:32 · 14 answers · asked by Novus Ordo Seclorum 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Ok, so my Pop passed away in March. He was in the air force as a young man and spent most of the Korean war in intelligence. He deciphered morse codes all day long. He gave tribute to doing so by tattooing the plane on his forearm.
As a tribute to him, I had his name tattooed on my ankle. My mom also did the same thing. My brother is very adamant about having that plane tattooed on his shoulder. For the life of us, we CANNOT remember what its called. Is there something called a Boenig? Was anyone in air force during the Korean war who would be able to give a closer to exact model? thanks.

2007-09-25 09:21:08 · 14 answers · asked by savannah710c 3 in Military

BAGHDAD, Sept. 25 — Sunni extremists appear to have begun a systematic campaign to assassinate police chiefs, police officers and other Interior Ministry officials throughout Iraq, with at least 10 attacks in the last 48 hours...“The main reason behind all these attacks is the signs of improvement of the security situation mentioned in the Crocker-Petreus report,” said Tahseen al-Sheikhly, a spokesman for the Iraqi security forces"

2007-09-25 09:20:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

true or false?

2007-09-25 09:20:39 · 6 answers · asked by lily_evans 2 in Government

Who is this guy and is he suing everybody for everything? Look, you have the right to sue in civil court if you were done wrong. But how much is James Sokolove going to keep if you are awarded damages? 10% sounds ok. It will be much more than that I'm sure. Does anybody know? Do such lawyers really care if you receive damages or are they only out to make money?

Really? Why doesn't he charge less?

2007-09-25 09:19:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

opinions?

2007-09-25 09:18:38 · 29 answers · asked by mitlehmukle 3 in Elections

Please no hateful answers.

2007-09-25 09:18:37 · 20 answers · asked by Ktcyan 5 in Politics

Just Curious... Thank you in advance for your time and honesty.

2007-09-25 09:18:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

on taxation for its revenues?
Consider the problems in the middle east. Oil rich countries get their revenues by selling oil. In those countries, the government doesn't need a thriving economy to tax the incomes of its people.
Since they pump their money out of the ground, they need not educate their people. They need not to build an infrastructure to encourage business growth. They don't need more jobs for an expanding population. They don't need a strong manufacturing base to compete on the international market.
All they need is oil pumps and pipelines.
In such countries, where would the common person direct his or her frustration over such a disconnect?
When there are two children in a family and one gets all the attention from the parent while the other is ignored, does the ignored child blame the parent or the other sibling for the lack of attention?

2007-09-25 09:17:37 · 3 answers · asked by Overt Operative 6 in Politics

To have them build a fence across the U.S.-Mexican border and have them work from their side of the fence only.

Do you agree?

2007-09-25 09:14:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I know congress has to approve the budget. I'm just saying I know the president prepares the federal budget for submission to congress. What five programs would you cut to reduce gov't spending now?

2007-09-25 09:13:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

How does the US get to have so many resources? Could it be it gets them through war and coercion?

2007-09-25 09:12:34 · 5 answers · asked by Washington Irving 3 in Politics

and downtrodden?http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070925/pl_nm/usa_court1_dc_2;_ylt=Aij7cf.A6HSfEdKn3jAwelkE1vAI and would you file a suit if they took away your right to vote?!

2007-09-25 09:11:51 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

It looks like the House may pass bill to authorize free health care for the children of illegals.
The vote is set for tonight!!
This will be the first step for widespread free coverage for all illegals!!

2007-09-25 09:11:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

my brother in law told me this story today. he told me he was on his way to work just before the exit he ran out of gas so he pulled off to the side not blocking traffic at all. he goes and gets some gas in his can as he is walking back up to the car there are 2 cops with his car doors open going through the car. as he walks up they ask him if it his car he says yes with the gas can in his hand. they search him and tell him to sit on the side. he thinks the car was locked but can they search a car even if it is unlocked for just being on the side of a road

2007-09-25 09:10:00 · 24 answers · asked by whynot 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-09-25 09:07:25 · 3 answers · asked by crazy 1 in Law & Ethics

Is it:

A) Mahmoud Ahmandinejad
B) Hugo Chavez
C) Fidel Castro
D) Kim Jong il
E) All of the above.

Thanks guys for your responses.

Just pretend that this is a test.

But I will be fair though and say that not all liberals are in bed with dictators.

Good for them.

Any ways... is it A,B,C,D, or E?

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

2007-09-25 09:06:44 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Or what is it.... thanks

2007-09-25 09:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations

2007-09-25 08:59:54 · 22 answers · asked by Kalidas 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I have been told to look under legal malpractice attorney's but I only get attorney's who sue other professions.

2007-09-25 08:58:40 · 6 answers · asked by the truth 1 in Law & Ethics

Most people know the reason there are none is because being exposed as one would probably mean a death sentence. Where are the radical homosexual groups??...they are so brave confronting Christians who they know will not retaliate or come for them at night never to be seen again...why aren't these radical groups in A-jads face screaming I'M QUEER AND I'M HERE???

2007-09-25 08:50:01 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-25 08:44:43 · 11 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics