Politics & Government - 28 September 2007

This is not intended as an insult. I see many liberals complaining about being charaterized as socialists, but it seems to me that many of the policies that most liberals seem to favor are of a socialist nature because they revolve around greater government control and the redistribution of wealth. (Welfare assistance, Social Security, Universal Health Care, opposition to tax cuts, etc.). Being called a socialist is not the same as being called a communist, although I will concede that some conservatives seem to incorrectly equate them as being one in the same. Again this is not intended as an insult, I am just honestly curious how you classify these particular types of views to be anything else and how you see yourself if not as a socialist. Please do not provide the "it's the right thing to do" answer. I understand why you feel the way you do, just not how you classify yourself. All decent answers will be considered, insults and bashing will be ignored.

2007-09-28 05:35:35 · 14 answers · asked by Bryan 7 in Other - Politics & Government

If so, what do you do to be patriotic?
If not, why not?

2007-09-28 05:34:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why aren't we called "Caucasion American"? Why do we not feel offended by being branded as "white? I honestly do not care which of these we are "labeled". I just want to be known as a PERSON and not a COLOR!

2007-09-28 05:31:21 · 20 answers · asked by Miss Behavin 6 in Law & Ethics

Limbaugh's 'Phony Troops' Comment
http://www.foxcarolina.com/politics/14225149/detail.html?rss=gsaa&psp=news

2007-09-28 05:30:42 · 27 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Do you think he has his priorities out of whack?

2007-09-28 05:28:05 · 33 answers · asked by wyldfyr 7 in Politics

They should be ashamed of themselves. Hillary and Bill. I realize that they are a big part of these far left nut sites but still. They don't have enough class to stand for our troops and their leader.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2SIIwUOj20

2007-09-28 05:21:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-28 05:17:48 · 3 answers · asked by ferengifighter 3 in Immigration

Sept. 29 is the first anniversary of the day that a true hero selflessly gave his life to save the lives of his comrades.

Micheal A. Mansoor a member of Navy Seals was awarded the Silver Star in May 2006 when he and another team member pulled a fellow SEAL to safety while bullets ricocheted off the ground in Ramadi, Iraq.

Then on Sept. 29, 2006, Mikey and four of his fellow soldiers were manning a rooftop structure being used as a sniper hideout. Mikey was near the doorway when a grenade thrown by an Iraqi insurgent hit him in the chest and then bounced to the floor without exploding. In a motion as natural as breathing, Mikey jumped on the grenade and shielded his comrades from the blast. ''He never took his eye off the grenade, his only movement was downward toward it,'' said a lieutenant who was injured in the blast. ''He undoubtedly saved mine and the other SEALs' lives and we owe him.'' Mikey gave his life for those around him in an act of unbelievable self sacrifice.

2007-09-28 05:17:01 · 16 answers · asked by ? 5 in Military

Check out what is going on in Burma.

2007-09-28 05:09:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-28 05:08:49 · 12 answers · asked by reaganite27 5 in Politics

2007-09-28 05:07:12 · 5 answers · asked by roan 2 in Military

I guess his small internet support spammed 500000 dollars once and goin on it twice boy those people have alot of money to waste.

If this doesent prove he has a massive following i dont know what does.

2007-09-28 05:04:15 · 6 answers · asked by SS4 Elby 5 in Elections

to soldiers and Congressmen on a tax- free basis while we tax all other citizens and require the latter to pay for their healthcare. In other words: I am asking this Q: Is socialized medicine ok for citizens in Congress and in the Military, but not for the rest of the citizenry? What has happened to the concept of equality for all citizens? Shouldn't all citizens have the same access to medical care and treatment if we are all equal?(rhetorical Q as stmt)

2007-09-28 05:01:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I did not pay a deposit.

I had to get out of my previous house as I had exchanged contracts with our buyers. So I was homeless!

Can i get compensation?

The house has not sold yet and it was 1 year 3 months ago, I physically lost £5,000 worth of costs.

Someone has put an offer in to purchase the property now, can we get our costs back from the equity of the sale?

I do believe the couple are extremely in debt.

2007-09-28 05:00:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

It totally beggars belief that people in a hospital are being told that knitting is forbidden as the needles could injure someone. Also, the case of a young boy drowning because two PCSO's stood by waiting for somebody trained in water rescue to turn up. This compensation culture is total and utter LUNACY and it is high time the whole legal profession was given an almighty kick up the ****. Greedy lawyers who I feel are to blame (anything to help them line their pockets) should be struck off. This stands a far greater chance of happening if the British people wake up and get rid of Gordon Brown and his fat, piggy bunch of w@nkers in power.

2007-09-28 05:00:49 · 13 answers · asked by TrueBrit 3 in Law & Ethics

just curious...

2007-09-28 05:00:38 · 4 answers · asked by Kyle 4 Ty (Sparkles can watch) 2 in Elections

2007-09-28 04:59:47 · 12 answers · asked by me_always 2 in Immigration

Is it because the hard working Americans have to pay for all of the handouts that the Dems promissed to their voters?

2007-09-28 04:58:34 · 10 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics

Please read all of this.

I was discharged from the Army during my 12/15 weeks of infantry training. Due to flat feet. I passed everything decently except for road marches. I did terrible on those. I had a heat incident where I collapsed and the DSergeant noticed my feet and suggested I go to sick call. I have JUST talked to Army recruiters online and they told me I can reenlist with them without a problem.

I just spoke with an Air Force advisor regarding this issue and he told me I cannot join Air Force. Because flat feet is also a disqualifying factor. He was unenthusiastic about being there to answer my questions and a little too straight forward. I told him I just talked to an Army recruiter and he told me, ok, well they will take you, but we won't.

Question is:
Is this just a case of an @sshat advisor? Or does the Air Force seriously read word for word and go by the book?

2007-09-28 04:53:43 · 2 answers · asked by anonymousryu 4 in Military

I see all kinds of things about Michigan shutting down. This is the first I have heard of it. Please educate me on this. Thank you.

2007-09-28 04:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by Miss Behavin 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-28 04:50:02 · 8 answers · asked by junglejoe 2 in Politics

Specifically, I'm talking about the recent health care plan vetoed by Bush.
Think about this before you answer -
No, health care isn't written into the constitution, but remember Doctors didn't charge a hundred bucks for an office visit, and the country has changed vastly since 1776. Health insurance was non existant back then. (and for the record, slavery was legal and women didn't vote...we changed that for the better, didn't we?)

Don't think you have to support other's people's kids? Technically, No, you don't. But the schools you and your family attended, the home you live in, food you eat, the roads you drive on, and life as you know it was established by the blue collar worker. The lower class is the foundation of the upper classes. I could not have gotten where I did today without them, neither could you.

So the question, do we have a moral obligation to help those of a lesser status?

2007-09-28 04:49:48 · 16 answers · asked by Rosebee 4 in Law & Ethics

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57845

Responding to pressure from Christian groups, the Miller Brewing Co. is asking organizers of a "gay" street celebration in San Francisco to remove its logo from a promotional poster portraying Jesus Christ and his disciples as "half-naked homosexual sadomasochists."

2007-09-28 04:49:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

They refuse to go to any debates about issues among the minorities in America .

Do they think as Bush does that these people and the specific problems they have are of no concern and should be ignored .

The media also seems to do a fine Job of this also .

2007-09-28 04:48:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm a freshman in college. My current major is professional pilot. My life long goal is to fly for the navy. I'v talked to recruiters dozens of times to try to get straight answers but so far have not come up with a reasonable plan. My first (and what the recruiter told me) is to enlist after my first year of college. After I get my first duty station I can start applying to be an officer. I know that plan has a lot of flaws in it but from what i know it is very hard to just come out of college with a degree and tell the navy you want to be an officer. I heard it was very competitive that way and much more likely that you will get picked for OCS if you were enlisted prior. My second plan is to join the reserves and still continue until i get my degree than request a transfer to active duty. The flaw in that i heard is that it is very hard to be transferred to active duty from reserves. Please if anyone can help tell me what would be the best way to become a naval aviator.

2007-09-28 04:48:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I was Whole Foods Market. I walked past the cheese section. I asked her for a cheese that tastes very good. She gave me a sample of a cheese that was not very good. Ummm hellloooo FALSE ADVERTISEMENT! How much can I get?

2007-09-28 04:46:27 · 13 answers · asked by Orange County is great! 2 in Law & Ethics

I would like my wife to attend parent/teacher conferences with me for my child who she is very close to.The problem is my exwife(mom) who DOES NOT want my wife to go "as she is not my sons mother".Can my ex "legally" keep my wife from going if i want her there?I have joint custody with my exwife and the only reason my ex does not want her there is bitterness and control issue.if this goes to court what will the judge say?

2007-09-28 04:43:04 · 9 answers · asked by Bob F 1 in Law & Ethics

Will you vote based upon the letter next to the candidates name?
Or what color they are?
Or based upon what they have or don't have between their legs?
OR will you let issues and leadership decide who you will vote for?
Do you think other people will use issues, or superficial characteristics??

Thank You All!!

2007-09-28 04:40:50 · 7 answers · asked by Supercell 5 in Politics

has anyone heard of the non smoking ban in your own car.
here in wales i was told as from today you are not allowed to smoke if you are driving as it may ditract you,if caught you will be fined,what are your views??

2007-09-28 04:39:39 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

If you only have those choices, which one is the most appropriate? It shouldn't take more than 10 words to answer.

2007-09-28 04:38:16 · 27 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5 in Military