Politics & Government - 30 September 2007

Total annual cost of illegals on taxpayers exceeds $1 billion .

LA County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has announced that a new report shows illegal aliens and their families in Los Angeles County collected over $35 million in welfare and food stamp allocations in July.

In the report, illegals are said to have collected nearly $20 million in welfare assistance for July 2007 and an additional $15 million in monthly food stamp allocations for an estimated annual cost of $440 million.

“Illegal immigration continues to have a devastating impact on Los Angeles County taxpayers,”said Antonovich. “In addition to $220 million for public safety and $400 million for healthcare, the $440 million in welfare allocations bring the total cost to County taxpayers that exceeds $1 billion a year -- this does not include the skyrocketing cost of education.”
http://www.hometownstation.com/illegal-alien-welfare-2007-09-28-11-41-4.html
Billions are wired back home to Mexico. How many of the people who wire good money out of the country then apply for financial assistance programs?

2007-09-30 07:02:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Why should our gov subsidise big business, and why should presidential canidates be allowed to accept big donations from big buisness. Laws will be passed or lifted to support those with deep pockets regardless of party. why should we not stop this.

2007-09-30 07:02:21 · 13 answers · asked by Boston George 3 in Elections

And what are some examples of those characteristics? thanks

2007-09-30 06:59:45 · 6 answers · asked by mac_addict 3 in Politics

I don't think so... maybe military, but Blackwater is catching up. Does this show how Beauracracy is messing up the country?

2007-09-30 06:57:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

yes i have a ? i have someone who i like and i wondered is it illegal to take my cousins pic from my page and make a fake account for her and play like her to get him to say he forgives me and then delete the accoutn even after she told me not too

2007-09-30 06:56:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Our Two Term President, 4 Star General Petraeus, Joe Lieberman and Ex President Bill Clinton who say they support the war.

Or

MoveOn.org, DailyKos, Al Qaida, Hamas, George Soros & Cindy Sheehan who call the war 'illegal' and blame America

Where do you come down?

2007-09-30 06:50:38 · 21 answers · asked by DANCER 2 in Politics

2007-09-30 06:50:24 · 3 answers · asked by bxladycamila78 1 in Politics

2007-09-30 06:48:34 · 6 answers · asked by Spartacus 3 in Politics

Keep in mind that the military was embarassed to have to serve under her husband. With her as Commander in Chief they will leave the military in droves, requiring a reinstatement of the draft. GIs will put up with a lot, but they won't put up with her. Take it to the bank.

2007-09-30 06:47:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Can it happen again in the US? Is this a good example of a bill of attainder?

2007-09-30 06:47:25 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Law & Ethics

My boyfriend quit his job back in August. He has had several interviews and one of the jobs gave him a call back until they got the results from the background check. My BF has a trespassing petty misdemeanor (dismissed) and a fireworks misdemeanor on his record from 2005. Can these types of misdemeanors be preventing him from getting a job???

2007-09-30 06:45:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

There was a 250 million dollar drug bust, and they were taping stacks of money to be taken away. I wonder what they do with it if the suspects are found guilty. Real answers please.

2007-09-30 06:45:39 · 3 answers · asked by U Wish 2 B Me 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-30 06:44:44 · 1 answers · asked by DJ Cowboy 2 in Government

I simply said that bush was the worst president the world has ever known and i got branded as a racist for saying that..where is the reference to race? can somebody tell me?..thanks in advance..

2007-09-30 06:43:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-30 06:43:38 · 2 answers · asked by DJ Cowboy 2 in Politics

How many camapaign promises have they kept?

Is Bush Impeached? Are the troops home yet? Do we still have the wire taps and Patriot act? Have the tax cuts for working people been rolled back? Is Rove in Jail? Can gays marry?

2007-09-30 06:42:32 · 11 answers · asked by DANCER 2 in Politics

- Cut spending and taxes
- End the war and bring troops home
- shrink government and let state side decide on more issues
- Secure borders and not grant anmesty




Ron Paul seems to be the only candidate which will do something about the borders and end the war. Voting to continue the war will eventually lead to high taxes to pay for it.

2007-09-30 06:40:07 · 18 answers · asked by Edge Caliber 6 in Elections

My ex-partner is refusing to have his name on my sons birth certificate and is refusing to take a DNA test. I want my son to know who his father is formally. How can I compel my partner through the uk courts to take a DNA test and then have his name put on my sons birth certificate for my sons peace of mind in future?

2007-09-30 06:39:27 · 11 answers · asked by nonsane7 1 in Law & Ethics

What can the President do to influence the bureaucracy?
What can the Courts do to influence the bureaucracy?

2007-09-30 06:38:19 · 3 answers · asked by colt 1 in Government

I just read this article http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070930/ap_on_re_as/taiwan_politics
I am confused by the statement that we are obligated by law yet we condemn the constant pushes from Taiwan to declare independence. Why not change our policy and stay the hell out of it? Otherwise risk a conflict with a country with a billion people dedicated to the the idea that they are the future rulers of the world. This is a tough one. I mean, after living on the mainland for quite sometime I get this ever growing feeling that the people are just itching for an excuse to prove their ever growing military. Any thoughts???

2007-09-30 06:35:35 · 5 answers · asked by Kevin 2 in Other - Politics & Government

If a woman knowingly exposes her fetus to drugs/alcohol/any harmful substances, should she be prosecuted in the criminal justice system?

This is an issue actually being considered right now. These substances can cause physical harm, birth defects, and addiction in the baby when it is born. I just wanted to see everyone's opinions.

2007-09-30 06:35:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-30 06:28:12 · 12 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

2007-09-30 06:27:33 · 14 answers · asked by alison j 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I just don't see what their value is any more?

The big countries like ours ignore them,
They are counter productive as far as Africa is concerned...
Israel has never obeyed it's resolutions....

They are just a fat bureaucracy, that takes a lot of our money...

2007-09-30 06:27:01 · 20 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2 in Politics

1. we live in Ohio
2. we are not married
3. the father signed the birth certificate, however no test was ever done.
4. the child resides with me

the father and i are on good terms as far as the intentions of our son (which is only 6 months old right now) I'm just curious as to what the status of custody would actually be since there was never a hearing. I appreciate all answers and hope for a link maybe to a page that can further explain how these things work. I would like to educate myself on this incase something should happen in the future between us.

2007-09-30 06:25:23 · 3 answers · asked by lee 1 in Law & Ethics

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul gave fellow candidate Rudy Giuliani a list of foreign-policy books to back up his contention that attacks by Islamic militants are fueled by the U.S. presence in the Middle East.

Among the books on Paul's reading list were: "Dying to Win," which argues that suicide bombers only mobilize against an occupying force; "Blowback," which examines the unintended consequences of U.S. foreign policy; and the 9/11 Commission Report, which says that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was angered by the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia.

Another book on the list was "Imperial Hubris," whose author appeared at the press conference to offer support for Paul.

"Foreign policy is about protecting America," said author Michael Scheuer, who used to head the CIA's bin Laden unit. "Our foreign policy is doing the opposite."

The entire article can be found here... http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N24342743.htm

2007-09-30 06:21:40 · 11 answers · asked by Darin H 2 in Politics

I am completely deaf in my right ear, (well over 100db hearing loss), but my left ear has no loss and actually hears above average. By no means am I "hard of hearing." But here is where my questions comes in:

1. Is it possible to join the Air Force? (this doesn't just include being a pilot, but maybe other areas within, like medical?)

2. Can I be in AFROTC? (again, maybe not just a scholarship to be a pilot but for anything else maybe?)

3. I know the answer to this is probably no, because I have hearing loss, but Is it at all possible for me to be a pilot in the air force?

Thank You

2007-09-30 06:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by Sakura 1 in Military

I can't keep up. In the 50's they were communist, 60's & 70's the called themselves Socialists, 80's and 90's it was back to LIBERALS and now it's PROGRESSIVE.

What is their problem with people being self reliant?

2007-09-30 06:20:41 · 28 answers · asked by DANCER 2 in Politics

I can't believe that America has become so brainwashed that most Americans willingly vote for whoever is the candidate covered the most on CNN. CNN is owned by members of the globalist Trilateral Commission and CFR which are both criminal groups. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney all are Bildeberg and CFR members and this has been proven, and it is not speculation. If someone casts a vote for Hillary, they are destroying America. People who are not affiliated with these crooks are Joe Biden, John Edwards, Mike Gravel, and Ron Paul, and that is why they are not winning. Most people hate Hillary, yet she seems to be winning in every national poll, including the New Hampshire one. I have traveled to New Hampshire for long periods and lived there for several months, and what's funny is most people in New Hampshire hate Hillary Clinton and said they would never vote for her, but CNN says she is winning by a large margin in New Hampshire. That is a lie.

2007-09-30 06:19:13 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This question has no nefarious intent. Just a thought.

2007-09-30 06:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by doomgrr 2 in Government