Politics & Government - 5 October 2007

2007-10-05 02:46:35 · 15 answers · asked by Watch it bub! 3 in Immigration

Do you know how many programs there are? Do you believe that we need more?

cite sources. I only ask because in Upstate NY we have more layers of government and more programs that any other State in the country. We also have some of the highest poverty rates, worst test scores, and few jobs. The Liberals here blame Bush, but this has been going on for decades (so their argument is flat out false, and Federal spending has INCREASED under Bush). How can we create jobs, lower taxes, and increase government programs because the math does do add up.

2007-10-05 02:46:32 · 8 answers · asked by Stereotypemebecauseyouknow 7 in Other - Politics & Government

Al Qaeda can only survive if it can get a steady flow of new recruits & with a strongly Republican backed Iraq war Al Qaeda will always get those new recruits who want to fight US infidels which means Al Qaeda will be around as long as the US military is in Iraq.

And Republicans will keep US troops in Iraq because the war on terror keeps getting Republicans elected which keeps them in power in Washington & more importantly the Dems/libs out of power.

The Iraq war works out great for both Al Qaeda & the GOP & as long as Americans can live with maybe 1,000 US military deaths a year then the war in Iraq can go on forever which makes Republicans/Lieberman & Al Qaeda very happy.

2007-10-05 02:46:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I would think this day an age we should be going off the popular vote.

But if we still use the electoral vote because it is in the constitution... Well then I think we need to make the number of electoral votes the same for all states. Why does California, Texas, Floria, & New York have more pull than Wisconsin, Minnesota, Dakota's, etc?

2007-10-05 02:45:33 · 4 answers · asked by sargenthp 2 in Elections

Wasn't this an act of terrorism, by our present definition?

Didn't the Militia of the Continental Army operate as a non-uniformed force that "hid behind the skirts of women and children" when not fighting?

Wasn't the Boston Masscre fomented by unruly mobs rioting in the streets in an anarchic manner?

Did not foreign fighters (who came b/c of their hatred of the British) from France and Germany participate, bringing in Arms as well as people?

Did not our "Militia's" seek retribution against Tories and their sympathizers?

Did our Militia's not fight unconventional warfare through guerilla tactics (euphemistically called "Indian style - {not a sex position, btw})?

Our "Freddom Fighters" were terrorists, had help from foreign sources, tormented their internal foes (tories), and fought, unconventionally and by hiding behind their civilian garb...

Perspective.....

2007-10-05 02:45:29 · 7 answers · asked by outcrop 5 in Politics

I was certainly happy when I did, but I don't think I was nearly as happy as some of the people there with me that day. I think it was because of the circumstances that brought every one of us here in the first place. I did not come here fleeing poverty or war, prosecution, repression, any of that. Mine was a choice when I met my husband who is an American born citizen. It would have been hard for him to move to my country because of his disability, so we just decided to live in the US.

Among the people getting their American citizenship that day was a gentleman from, I can only assume, Africa, he had a smile from ear to ear and he seem just about ready to clap and jump for happines. Also there was a family from, (because of the name I got to read on their certificate) I think they were from some eastern european country, they had the smile frozen on their face. I can only imagine what they must have gone through to get here or what they were leaving behind.

2007-10-05 02:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by delina_m 6 in Immigration

my bro works at walmart. they have a new night supervisor that harrasses employees(targets blacks) my bro have been having trouble with her for a while like others. Last night she fired him b/c they got into it. so he goes to clock out then goes to to the music dept. to check out some CD's she follows him back there and yells I TOLD YOU TO GET OUT. so he tells her this is walmart a public store he has rights to buy even tho he not employed there. so she calls the police for criminal trespassing by the time the police do arrive he's outside and they pick him and take him to jail. he still in there this morning no word when he will get out yet. DOES THIS SOUND LIKE A CASE? he didnt provoke her he just clocked out and went to the cd dept. My aunt has worked there for about 30 years and said people get fired all the time from there and walk around they dont have to leave. so did his rights get violated when he went to jail?? lawsuit yes or no

2007-10-05 02:41:22 · 14 answers · asked by jordynorr100 1 in Law & Ethics

The company I work for just did this to one of my co-workers. They are a young company run by a 20-year old guy without a high school diploma and they do alot of things that most would consider unethical. I am worried because I want to leave the company as well, but I am afraid that if I put in a notice, that they will fire me before my last day as well. I haven't done anything to warrant being fired, but neither did my former co-worker. To make matters worse, the company manages the apartment complex where I live. I am afraid of what they might try to do to mess with me if I leave! A week ago they made all the employees that live in the complex sign a document stating that they could be made to vacate the premises for any reason at any time. Is that even legal? I refused to sign. I've only been here a month and apparently the turnover at this company is off the charts. What should I do??

2007-10-05 02:41:04 · 7 answers · asked by lonelymagpie 2 in Law & Ethics

The last a U.S. Senator was elected President was Kennedy in 1960.
Everyone since them has either been a Governor or Vice President.
Does this bother you since the Top Two Democratic nominees are United States Senators.
If the Republican nominee is a Governor, or Mayor, will this Executive experience help or hurt?

Thank You

2007-10-05 02:38:59 · 9 answers · asked by Supercell 5 in Politics

A judge working a double-murder case tells the defendant, “You’re charged with beating your wife to death with a hammer.”

“You bastard!” yells a voice from the back of the courtroom.

“You’re also charged with killing your mother-in-law with a hammer,” says the judge.

“Bastard!” the same person yells.

The judge addresses the man sitting in the back of the courtroom.” Sir, one more outburst and I’ll charge you with contempt.”

“I’m sorry, you’re Honor,” says the man. “But I’ve been this bastard’s neighbour for 10 years, and every time I asked to borrow a hammer, he said he didn’t have one.”

2007-10-05 02:35:44 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-05 02:33:32 · 5 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-05 02:31:43 · 19 answers · asked by Lady Luck 81 1 in Law & Ethics

a man is injured and sustains brain damage. wife has DPOA. this man now is alert and making treatment and medical care decisions for himself. the man is viewed as competent by his treatment team. is the DPOA still valid? does the man need to file or petition for revocation of the DPOA?

2007-10-05 02:29:09 · 5 answers · asked by poetsinger 2 in Law & Ethics

Late one night a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into a path of a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs "give me your money," he demanded. Indignant, the affluent man replied, "you can't do this – I am a United States congressman!" "In that case," replied the mugger, "give me MY money."

Have a good day!!!!!!

2007-10-05 02:27:41 · 6 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2 in Politics

Here are some facts. With out being in Florida we are having trouble getting answers (or understanding the 50 pages that were served).
1. Mother was in Florida and owns a home that was in foreclosure.
2. There is something about a Homestead Property Act in Florida
3. Mom died and the 4 kids are being served all over the states for the balance.
4. The bank is trying to take the kids assets
5. The loan is not the original one, this is from back in 1984
6. Now that mom is dead what do the kids do? Not sure they can all make it to Florida
How can they clear the debt with out being sued? Why are they being sued?

Thanks for all your help

2007-10-05 02:25:47 · 6 answers · asked by sportypenny 1 in Law & Ethics

Do you think we should re-elect bush? why or why not?

2007-10-05 02:22:27 · 14 answers · asked by Slim 2 in Elections

2007-10-05 02:19:31 · 1 answers · asked by trevor_carr 1 in Law & Ethics

THROUG HITECH RECRUITMENT

2007-10-05 02:18:42 · 11 answers · asked by ram 1 in Embassies & Consulates

There is one troll in here who keeps spouting about "Non-vets" well my question is can someone who perhaps was unable to serve for whatever reason still be a Patriot? (and I don't mean a fan of New England's football team)

2007-10-05 02:18:23 · 26 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Politics

I am going to need them to sign some papers for me? Where online can I get a form like this, or should I buy one from office max? Does office max or some store have something like that, or can I print something off the web? Please give me some valid information and links?

2007-10-05 02:18:22 · 3 answers · asked by . 3 in Law & Ethics

what is they are not mexican citizen?

2007-10-05 02:15:23 · 5 answers · asked by confused 2 in Immigration

England or Italy?

2007-10-05 02:12:12 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Politics, & The New World Order( NOT FOR ME)!!!
How can the following problems be solved, very possably within 4 years?
1. The petrolium money grabbing? (for those who believe the war is over money).
2. Our shortage of military troupes?
3. The 'illegal alien' problem of the millions of Mexicans, here in the USA?
4. The 'electrical power shortage'?
5. Ensecure borders?
6. Cease the political battlings!!!(NWO Controls ALL)
7. Create a nation, over 40% of the rest of the world wants part of.
8. ("Revelations" Bibical predictions) Prepare for the 'inevitable'!
9. And on, and on!
The way this could happen??
Hillary (NOT, NOT my choice) WILL become the next Prez, regardless of what ever it takes.
USA ANNEX'S MEXICO, ALL 28 STATES!!
Mexico has:Oil, Trained Military in place, Millions more Democrat Voters, Coal fired power plants, No 'illegal aliens(They become US citizens), POSSABLE? NOT FOR ME!!! BUT, in Mexico GWB is"PRESIDENTE JORGE", HRC is "LA SENIORA"(THE WOMAN)!!!

2007-10-05 02:11:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A few issues are ridding us of the IRS and stopping foreign intervention.

2007-10-05 02:09:37 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Please see the passage, and my reasoning for asking for your opinions about this, here:

http://pro-christian.blogspot.com

I wrote the article, and it's the background for my question.

2007-10-05 02:08:41 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This is something that has been a question I have had for a long time.

All you hear on here is complaints about how the Goverment (both Dems and Republicans as a whole) mess up everything they put their hands to. I agree when they oversee anything completley they mess is up. It is alway over budget, non functional, tends to miss the people it is intended to help and doesnt end up being what they said it was going to be.

The goverment doesnt have a great track record. With this in mind for those that want Goverment run health care. WHY? Why would you want someone who is know for messing everything up to oversee something as big and difficult as National health Care?

Just like I wouldnt trust my 401K to Enron I wouldnt trust my healthcare to the goverment.

If you would please tell me what would make you think they will even come close to getting it right

2007-10-05 02:07:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Inevitable, on a daily basis, several Y!A users are bemoaning tax cuts for the rich and crying "what about the poor?!" So....

Lower income people, especially those with children, frequently get back more than they pay in. If you take deductions and tax credits into account, a single mother could pay $1,000 in federal income tax withholdings throughout the year, but get a $3,000+ refund. $2,000+ more than she even paid in. Likewise, a college student using education tax credits could also get more refunded than paid in. Etc. Etc.

America's biggest tax consumers are also America's worst tax contributors.

So the question is, how do you cut taxes for a group of people that have NO effective tax rate? How do you cut taxes for a group of people that pay NO taxes and in fact profit from income tax every year?

2007-10-05 02:05:06 · 9 answers · asked by Chad 5 in Politics

Hey all. Getting married in a year in Guam. Need to find vendors for the following services:

1. Photography
2. Chaplain
3. Bakery (for small wedding cake)
4. Florist (for my boquet)
5. Salon (for hair and makeup)
6. What's the best/nicest hotel on Guam from your experience with the nicest ocean view rooms and most helpful staff in wedding planning?

Thanks a ton!

2007-10-05 02:03:29 · 3 answers · asked by ~*Mrs. GM2*~ 5 in Military

what would it be called in hillary liberal democratic party ?

2007-10-05 02:01:32 · 11 answers · asked by seawolf 5 in Politics

... yet another reason why neither side should accuse the other of restricting freedom of speech. Can we bring this to a close now???

2007-10-05 02:01:31 · 7 answers · asked by Big Paesano 4 in Politics