Politics & Government - 2 October 2007

Let's face it, if the lawmakers wrote the laws clear enough, the judges would not have the leeway to interoperate laws in a way that the law was not meant to be.

So why do we blame the judges, when the blame clearly should fall on the shoulders of congress for bad legislation?

2007-10-02 08:37:03 · 9 answers · asked by sprcpt 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Sounds like a dream team to me.
What say you, enough punch to throttle Hillary?

2007-10-02 08:34:54 · 20 answers · asked by Moody Red 6 in Politics

2007-10-02 08:34:30 · 11 answers · asked by zebbie g 2 in Politics

2007-10-02 08:33:36 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Truth is, it DOESN'T. No one actually knows what a real military needs to beat their opponents until it actually goes to war. World War I is a fine example, along with World War II. In the first World War, there were many advancements with weapons, but it took many years before the Allies could figure out how to beat the Germans.

Then in World War II, the United States was as unprepared as it could be for the war, still yet it came out on top. The Russians were pretty much in the same position. It was the development of weapons during the war by the Russians and Americans, tailored more to beat the enemy than to be superior in every way, that won the war. Germany's weapons were the finest in the world, except for the fact none of the German high command realized that superiority does not equal practicality and victory on the field.

I feel America has fallen victim to the mentality of the German army during WWII. There are many parallels that I feel are vulnerabilities for the US.

2007-10-02 08:32:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Talk-show giant Rush Limbaugh sharply escalated his war of words with Democrats in the Senate today, calling for the resignation of Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

He also characterized as "boneheaded" Reid's effort to enlist senators to pressure Limbaugh's syndicator, Clear Channel Communications, to censor him.

"And the thing that we ought to demand here," Limbaugh told his listeners, "is that Harry Reid step down and resign as the leader of the Democrats in the Senate, for his constant, uncontrollable contempt of our armed forces; his repeated use of our troops for political purposes. Harry Reid has failed in his mission to lead the Democrats in the Senate, to get what they want . . . He is the one who is dishonoring the troops; he is the one who is making a mockery of their service."

Reid has charged that Limbaugh called America's service personnel in Iraq "phony soldiers."

Limbaugh's remarks appeared to actually refer to a specific soldier, Jesse Macbeth, who appeared in a YouTube video stating that he and other American soldiers had killed Iraqi civilians. Macbeth was later sentenced to five months in prison for falsifying his service record.

Joining Reid's broadside against Limbaugh on the floor of the Senate was Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, who suggested that perhaps Limbaugh was "high on his drugs again" when he made the "phony soldiers" statement. Limbaugh called Harkin's remarks "pathetic."

Limbaugh responded: "[It was] such a demeaning thing that [Harkin] did and so below the decorum and the stature one would associated with the United States Senate. But that's what these people have become."

Limbaugh called him "Tom 'Phony-War-Hero' Harkin."

"What do I mean by that? He lied about being in Vietnam in combat," Limbaugh said.

Limbaugh told his listeners that the attack on him was actually intended to distract the activist base from the inability of Democratic leaders to stop the war in Iraq, and the historically low ratings of the Democratic-controlled Congress.

"The left, ladies and gentlemen, is imploding," Limbaugh said. "They are fixated in taking down anyone and anything in the process — me, General Petraus, anyone they think stands in the way of their ascension to the White House, and their further consolidation of power. They are Stalinist-like.

"Anyone who says something they don't want to hear, that they don't like, must be officially condemned by the state, publicly. Even private citizens who get in their way, in the free market, must be condemned, must be smeared, must be lied about."

Limbaugh also said Reid and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and other Middle East leaders, are employing a common tactic: distracting supporters from their own failures.

"Ahmadinejad in Iran, no different," Limbaugh said. "He needs the Great Satan to hang onto control there. Harry Reid needs to do the same thing. Both men, Ahmadinejad and Harry Reid, have been disappointments, miserable failures to the people they claim to lead. Both of them are in trouble, and their publicity stunts prove it."

Limbaugh said Reid has a "long, sorry record of abandoning troops on the battlefield. What do you think 55 resolutions to bring the troops home since they took office in January of this year is about? It's about defeat, it was about destroying this presidency, it was about using the U.S. military to advance his own party's political fortunes."

Limbaugh repeated his invitation for Reid to appear on his show. "Come on the program, say those things to my face, and let's discuss this," Limbaugh urged.

"Harry Reid challenged my patriotism yesterday," he added. "He did so openly and blatantly on the floor of the United States Senate."

He added, "Everyone of us who loves this country should be outraged at the things these Democrats have said, the things that they have tried to do. And it's laughable to watch them now try to redeem themselves as supporters of the United States military, after months and months and months of proclaiming the surge a failure, after calling General Petraeus essentially a liar before he had said a word before them when he came to issue the report they required on the effects of the surge."

2007-10-02 08:32:04 · 9 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

2007-10-02 08:31:45 · 67 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A black man sits on the supreme court today and berates affirmative action. He, among others, thinks it's time to end affirmative action. But, here are some questions to consider;
Is the ratio the same among blacks and whites as to upper income, middle income, and lower income?
Is the ratio among blacks in our prison population the same as in the general population?
Is the ratio among black students going on the college the same as white students?
In other words, are black people enjoying the same success in America as white people?
Even if the bias against blacks may be gone for the most part among white people, black people still have trouble climbing the ladder of success in America. The fact that blacks, as a minority in this country, make up a majority in our prisons gives credence to the notion that blacks are still struggling to succeed in America.
If affirmative actions make it a little easier for blacks to grasp opportunity, then it is still needed.
Any thoughts?

2007-10-02 08:29:10 · 12 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

What do people out there think of him as a candidate ? I like him, but mostly as an actor. He's sort of the John Wayne, Ronnie Reagan type, on the outside anyway. I like what I've seen & heard of his politics so far.

What do you think ?

2007-10-02 08:28:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-02 08:28:19 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Serious answers only. I think the Republican party has a serious tension in it between the pro-business interests that want the labor force to remain in the economy and the other groups that want illegal immigration done. The first wants some amnesty or temporary visa arrangement, the later wants the complete opposite. Bush can't hold these groups together, can any of the candidates actually do so?

2007-10-02 08:27:26 · 9 answers · asked by C.S. 5 in Immigration

2007-10-02 08:26:08 · 21 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Military

When in reality they believe in a form of faith known as "enlightenment". It is Luciferian, and they teach their followers that their roots go back to the ancient mystery religions of Babylon, Egypt, and Celtic druidism. They have taken what they consider the "best" of each, the foundational practices, and joined them together into a strongly occult discipline. Many groups at the local level worship ancient deities such as "El", "Baal", and "Ashtarte", as well as "Isis and Osiris" and "Set".... these people teach and practice evil."

Is it fair to the American people that they are elected under a false campaign and do it to fool the people who do have faith in God.

2007-10-02 08:23:50 · 13 answers · asked by scottanthonydavis 4 in Politics

how do i sell my car in massachusets withought being liable for any repairs?

2007-10-02 08:20:42 · 3 answers · asked by Princess Consuela B. Hammock 5 in Law & Ethics

I have, I was just curious how many others who are/were in the construction trades who no longer has work because illegals charge close to nothing. I am a painter, been painting for 5 years..and people only want to pay 8-10$ an hour. who else has been effected by the flood of Illegal Immigrants?

2007-10-02 08:16:48 · 18 answers · asked by vern 5 in Immigration

No one was in our dorm room when the RA (not ours) entered and found 4 empty beer bottles. He said he was looking for the TV that was taken from the Common area. We have a 48 flat screen of our own so we do not need theirs. Why our room was chosen is unknown. The four of us are on the football team (I think that was the reason). The RA said he came in at 8:00 p.m., but we didn't leave the dorm room until 10:30 p.m. so he is lying. We feel he had no just cause for entering our room when we were not there. The bottom line is we are now suspended from the team for having empty beer bottles in our room. No one saw us drink them and we never cause any disturbances in our dorm. Yes, we do know that alcohol/drugs are not allowed on campus. Do we have a legal leg to stand on? The college keeps flip/flopping back and forth. Today, they said they our writing us up and we are now suspended. The RA is not being reprimanded at all.

2007-10-02 08:15:17 · 9 answers · asked by footballfan 1 in Law & Ethics

I won a boat motor off this guy's auction about a month ago. I sent him nearly $700 for the motor and shipping in the form of a personal check (I know, not very smart, but Paypal wouldn't work for some reason)
Anyways, he claims he shipped the motor but won't give me any tracking information or information on who he shipped through.
Now, I can't get ahold of this guy and he has my money and the motor.
Can anyone provide me information on how to get my money back?
I'm not sure about state laws, but I'm in Michigan and he is in Massachusetts.
I figure I may have to sue him to get the money back, but what kind of proof will I need?
Thanks in advance for any help!

2007-10-02 08:13:52 · 4 answers · asked by MCandDC 1 in Law & Ethics

Will I be subject to a pre-employment drug test if:

1) I have received a job offer from a small private firm in Virginia. I have received an offer letter as well as an employment agreement. There is no mention of any drug test etc in either document.
2) Can they test me on the first day of work?
3) Do I have to sign something that explicitly states their drug testing policy before they can ask me to take a test?
4) How can I ask them about their drug testing policy without sounding like I am a user and therefore jeopardizing their perception of me?
note: Please do not answer to preach to me about the merits of being drug free. I have scored a near perfect score on advanced level standardized tests "under the influence" of marijuana and since this is an academic job (and does not entail operation of heavy machinery), my use will not limit me at all. I enjoy it and I feel that drug testing is a gross invasion of privacy.

Thanks

2007-10-02 08:13:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

What is today`s senate all about ??? Why did you people put these people in there ???

2007-10-02 08:13:41 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Selective Outrage: Harry Reid Uses Rush Limbaugh for Deflection

http://www.nationalledger.com/artman/publish/article_272616405.shtml

2007-10-02 08:13:04 · 16 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

Two men who crashed into and killed a Nederland teen while fleeing police after a string of robberies last year pleaded guilty Monday to their respective roles in the crimes
With a jury panel waiting outside the courtroom and prosecutors Ed Shettle and Ashley Chase preparing to try both cases, Cuevas and Fuentes entered the 11th-hour plea agreements.

Each will serve at least 20 years in prison before they are eligible for parole.

Humberto Cuevas Jr., 21, and Romualdo Fuentes, 22, both of Port Arthur, robbed patrons at three Mid-County convenience stores on April 8, 2006, before attempting to outrun Jefferson County deputies responding to reports of the crimes, according to prosecutors and court documents.

Deputies slowed their pursuit as the chase approached a group of motorcyclists near Twin City Highway (Texas 347) and Nederland Avenue, Sheriff Mitch Woods told The Enterprise in April 2006.

But the green 1993 Honda driven by Cuevas ran a red light at the intersection, striking a 2004 Scion driven by 18-year-old Nederland High School graduate Bryan Oliver Turner. Turner died at the scene.

Both men were charged with three counts of aggravated robbery and one count of felony murder.

Cuevas, through an interpreter, pleaded guilty to the felony murder charge and was sentenced to 40 years in prison by 252nd state District Judge Layne Walker. The aggravated robbery charges against him were dismissed.

Fuentes, who pleaded guilty to the three robbery charges, also was sentenced to 40 years. Prosecutors dismissed the felony murder charge against him.

A tall, thin man, Fuentes had a dramatic scar across the top of his skull and walked with a pronounced limp. Court documents indicate Fuentes was severely injured and suffered brain damage in the wreck that killed Turner. A psychologist found him competent to stand trial.

County jail records indicate Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has requested a hold on both men, reflecting questions about their immigration status, prosecutors said.

Neither man has a significant criminal history.

The first robbery that night was in the parking lot of the E-Z Market in the 100 block of U.S. 69 at about 10:30 p.m. Cuevas then drove the pair to Leo's Food Mart at U.S. 69 and Spurlock Road where Fuentes again robbed a person in the parking lot, according to court documents.

The final robbery before deputies gave chase was at the Crossroads convenience store in the 2500 block of Twin City Highway at Spurlock Road, where prosecutors said Fuentes stabbed someone in the parking lot with the box cutter.

In fleeing the police, Cuevas sped north on southbound Twin City Highway before tearing through Sheffield trailer park and across residential yards, finally returning to Twin City Highway. The chase lasted less than five minutes.

2007-10-02 08:09:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071002/od_nm/usa_politics_laugh_dc

Neither of these mannerisms has anything to do with qualifications. *sigh*

2007-10-02 08:08:36 · 14 answers · asked by Pfo 7 in Politics

How much do you want to bet!

I'll bet that some man made disaster will happen in California before January 1st 2008 and it will be staged in order to get Arnold the Governator into the political spotlight.

Any takers

2007-10-02 08:08:23 · 6 answers · asked by scottanthonydavis 4 in Politics

As if we needed more. Have Americans ever been so at odds with each other as they are now?

2007-10-02 08:07:47 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Hello, anyone with legal education/experience, please help!!!! Is it legal for an excutor of a will to ration out the money as opposed to giving it in a lump sum? The excutor is seemingly doing it to help the person manage their money, but, assuming this is NOT a stipulation in the will, is this legal? Please help!

2007-10-02 08:07:31 · 5 answers · asked by reginachick22 6 in Law & Ethics

Suppose I am in my car following right behind a truck for approx. 30 miles. The truck is driving 85MPH in a 65MPH zone. A state trooper pulls me over for speeding, but he doesn't pull the truck over and instead lets that driver keep going. I was just following the truck and obviously the truck was the first person to break the law (I was just following), but the officer doesn't charge the truck driver with a crime. Do you think the officer is just being a racist? Why didn't he catch the truck? If he let the truck go, then he should have let me go too! If not, that's discrimination.

This type of thing happens all the time, why do you think the cops would just selectively pull people over??

2007-10-02 08:06:31 · 10 answers · asked by Eleanor Roosevelt 4 in Law & Ethics

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071002/ap_on_re_us/simpson_goldman

2007-10-02 08:05:59 · 6 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

I hear so many dems grip about how much money Bush has spent, I agree. But will Hillary do anything to stop spending when she i president? She already said we won't be out of Iraq by the end of her first term.

2007-10-02 08:05:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Would the animal be compared to the sexual harassment human rights? If you’re touching in private breast areas on an animal for milk like the old dumb ways how would you feel about the animals body rights?

2007-10-02 08:02:30 · 8 answers · asked by monitor3x3 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Car was left on my property to be stored. The owner will not remove the vehicle.

2007-10-02 08:02:21 · 7 answers · asked by DRock 1 in Law & Ethics