Politics & Government - 6 October 2007

2007-10-06 09:12:50 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Why did we find enough Yellow Cake Uranium to build a nuclear bomb?

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/22/politics/22NUKE.html?ei=5007&en=32e4a82798061939&ex=1400558400&partner=USERLAND&pagewanted=print&position=

http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2005/11/12/103450.shtml

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/02/AR2007040201286.html

Also, why did a Senate Intelligence Committee have this to say about Joe Wilson?

"The panel found that Wilson's report, rather than debunking intelligence about purported uranium sales to Iraq, as he has said, bolstered the case for most intelligence analysts. And contrary to Wilson's assertions and even the government's previous statements, the CIA did not tell the White House it had qualms about the reliability of the Africa intelligence that made its way into 16 fateful words in President Bush's January 2003 State of the Union address.

2007-10-06 09:09:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

These clowns have managed to kill and maime over 200 people in the past 12 months alone! They always try to justify their actions by saying that "They are on duty at the time and rushing to an incident". I know, FOR A FACT, that this is not the case! Most "accidents" happen when coppers are taking advantage of their "abilty" to carry on any way that they please," speeding past red lights with lights flashing and sirens blaring just to get through traffic, speeding just they can get back to the station before the "free" take-a-way gets cold!
The public has got more to fear from these maniacs, than from the criminals that we pay them to protect us from!

2007-10-06 09:06:22 · 30 answers · asked by STAND2 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Wearing a flag pin or upholding the Constitution?

2007-10-06 09:03:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The First Amendment of the Constitution reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
More recognizable perhaps than any other provision of our Constitution, the freedoms bestowed to the American people by the First Amendment have been treasured for more than two centuries. Throughout our history, Americans have vigilantly fought to defend these freedoms.
Shockingly, Americans today face a Democrat Congress seeking to deteriorate our freedom under the guise of “fairness.” Our First Amendment rights are being threatened by Congressional Democrats who seek the revival of the Fairness Doctrine, a law to drastically increase government regulation of free speech on television and radio. The proposal requires Washington regulation of news and debate in the media.
The American people know an open society, the ability to speak freely, is fundamental to a functioning democracy. The free flow of information empowers the electorate against an overbearing government. It is impossible to have a government of, by and for the people without an active media and electorate freely sharing information and opinions.
Throughout history, freedom-averse nations have used government control over the media to advance political propaganda and suppress opposing voices. During the Cold War, the Soviets used censorship to hide the atrocities of their oppressive government from its unknowing people. But Mikhail Gorbachev’s openness doctrine, Glasnost, led to the demise of the communist regime.
Even today we can see the practice of oppressive censorship in place in Venezuela. For more than five years, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has used the media to spread his socialist propaganda and silence those critical of him. In May of 2007, freedom-respecting Venezuelans protested in the streets of Caracas as Chavez closed the last remaining independent television network.
The dishonestly named “Fairness Doctrine” was a 1949 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that required broadcasters to provide equal time for “contrasting points of view” on matters of public importance. It is a relic of a bygone era when the majority of news and information was distributed by one or two outlets. At the time, a lack of competition in news raised concerns that a lone broadcaster could control the nation’s thinking.
But after nearly 40 years of trial, the Fairness Doctrine proved to actually stifle public debate and discourage important reporting. In 1987, the FCC discontinued the Fairness Doctrine, citing its unintended consequences that left the electorate less informed.
Today, justification for the Fairness Doctrine is folly, as Americans have innumerable resources to access public information and debate. The advent of the internet and the booming cable and satellite radio industries have given an interested American more competition of ideas than at any time in our nation’s history.
The crux of this debate is the Democrats’ desire to stonewall conservative talk radio. While talk radio may lean to the right, this is not because of any inequity in our system. Talk radio is among the most egalitarian, open vehicles for political speech. No other medium gives Americans as much freedom to share with the masses their individual views on the issues of public importance.
Democrat leaders are unwilling to recognize that, regardless of the current political climate, we are a right-of-center nation. Poll after poll has shown that the average voter considers themselves leaning right. Liberal rhetoric simply does not resonate with the average hard-working American, and this is translated over the radio waves. Rather than accept public discussion of ideas that conflict with leftward Democrats, they desire to silence public opinion.
Their proposal is about suppressing political speech that is inconsistent with a liberal ideology. An insult to American intellectual freedom and a blow to the freedom of the press, the proposal reveals to all Americans that Democrat leaders do not respect your right to speak freely.
At every turn, this new Democrat majority is calling for increased Washington control over the lives of Americans. Now they are working to extend their blanket of authority onto political speech and the public airwaves.
The American people refuse to move in the direction of Soviet-era Russia and Chavez’s Venezuela. There is no greater fairness than freedom, and America will forever vigilantly stand for our freedom of speech and expression.

2007-10-06 09:02:39 · 21 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

Hello,

I have paid my contractor in full and all of a sudden he does not want to finish the job. I have receipts of my full payment to him and several written contracts which I made myself and he signed that state that he would complete the work. I do not have an actual contract which is supposed to be provided by the contractor. The contractor is licensed and fully insured. I have all documentation of his license and information regarding his insurance and workers disability stuff. Please help..What can I do?

2007-10-06 09:01:44 · 7 answers · asked by maniac0788 1 in Law & Ethics

Hello. A friend of mine sent me the discharge papers of his grandfather. We are trying to find more information about him. Does anyone know were we can find more information? Are there any bureau's or agencies that help with this?

2007-10-06 08:59:31 · 4 answers · asked by Gaz 2 in Military

What does the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America mean to you?

To learn more about the First Amendment, go to

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

2007-10-06 08:55:05 · 3 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Civic Participation

the U.S., which would probably mean big business telling us what to think, gun murders everywhere, racism in our cities, too much idiotic religion, dumb and corrupt politicians, more pornography, etc. If a neighbouring country fears domination by the U.S., is it any wonder that an Arab country would fear U.S. ways?
Canadians can live with the changes that we get when we elect our left, middle or right-wing parties, even though they will make some changes we won't like, but we are deathly scared of the kind of changes that an American system would make, and we could probably be convinced to fight to prevent that.
So while the Talilban may be nasty, it probably seems more tolerable to the Arabs, including women, than the scary prospect of an American system that even scares Canadians!

2007-10-06 08:54:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I want to hear from people who really buy into this notion that Iraq is but another Vietnam. As far as I can tell, the only similiarity is that we have troops coming home and getting spit on. Care to name any other similiarities? Particularly real ones you didn't have to make up?

2007-10-06 08:48:14 · 27 answers · asked by Russell 2 in Politics

i am 7 months prego my boss cancelled my insurance aug 1. he said he was going to get me another plan...he didnt. And friday he fired me because I have a conscience and wont charge customers for parts they dont need. He said the guy he replaced me with has NO conscience and will make him more money. I want to sue him , what kind of attorney would i need?

2007-10-06 08:45:49 · 7 answers · asked by DragnFlyzBaby 2 in Law & Ethics

John F. Kennedy was a great, patriotic American, and relatively conservative Democrat who I still have a lot of respect for. One of my favorite lines from J.F.K. is: And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.

Zell Miller was a former Congressman from Georgia who happened to be a conservative Democrat who I also have a lot of respect for.

So, why don’t we have great men like these two running the Democrat Party?

How has that party been hijacked by the really radical, communist, and anti-American liberals?

Case in point:

Look at John Murtha and how he defamed our brave Marines by accusing them of false lies.

Look at John Kerry how he said that are troops are stupid, they can’t win the war, and he even flipped the bird at the Vietnam War vets.

Then there’s the creep Dick Durbin from Illinois. Remember how he accused our referred to our troops as “Nazis”.

2007-10-06 08:41:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-06 08:39:07 · 19 answers · asked by Anna s 1 in Military

Seriously, I want to hear from you libs out there who've got so much to say about the economy and the state of affairs in America, tell me when and where the ideals of liberalism have ever benefited anybody? Anybody besides a criminal?

2007-10-06 08:35:52 · 23 answers · asked by Russell 2 in Politics

Hi, I have a link here to my last question explaining that my grandfather was an RSM during WW2.

I have my interview on Monday at my local Army careers office, so they can size me up and I can ask any questions (but I thought I'd try here first!).

I know that the rank of RSM is a long, long way away for a recruit such as myself, but please tolerate my dream here for a moment.

What sort of qualities do you need to get to RSM? How can I give myself the best chance of getting there in many years, are there any jobs I should/ should not do to give myself a better chance?

I know it's a long way off but I'd just like to hear what you think. Do you have to join a particular sort of Regiment to stand the best chance of becoming RSM?

Many thanks.

2007-10-06 08:34:34 · 10 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Military

Anyone else a Marine Ordie? Active or Inactive? Where did you serve? What was your best deployment?

2007-10-06 08:33:39 · 5 answers · asked by LC 5 in Military

Republicans ruled the House and Senate the last 6 years of Bill Clinton’s presidency. Why was his economy so good? Republicans came up with “Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997”. If we weren’t attacked on September 11th I’m sure we wouldn’t have all our debt. Excluding all expenses related to 9/11 where have Republicans overspent

2007-10-06 08:30:54 · 12 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

Like old boxers whom were paid to lose,it makes sence that she is paying him to screw up.He can't be that stupid to not wear a flag can he?Or how bout wanting to bomb our allies comment.

2007-10-06 08:26:46 · 14 answers · asked by ak6702 7 in Politics

Are SHORT conversations normal? He's made attempts to call me several times from his deployment destination, but the calls last only 3 minutes max...is this normal?

2007-10-06 08:26:04 · 4 answers · asked by marie 1 in Military

2007-10-06 08:24:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Should those for murder get life in prison without parol or get sent to death row? Give your reason behind your answer.

2007-10-06 08:22:01 · 7 answers · asked by scream296 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

It makes even less sense when people give us the "clinton thought he had WMDs too".
Clinton did say he thought they did, but seeing as he wasn't going to start a war over it, he didn't make much of an effort to find out (other than the regular intel), whereas bush did and found out that the claims were untrue.

With bush, in 2002, the CIA sent joseph wilson to niger (the country saddam was allegedly buying WMDs from). While there, wilson determined conclusively that there were no WMDs, and reported his findings to the u.s. government. the bush adminstration ignored his statements, and in the 2003 state of the union address bush claimed
"The British government has learned that Saddam Hussein recently sought significant quantities of uranium from Africa."
He ignored wilson's findings. Moreover, the claim that the british government did find significant quantities was false, as testified by tony blair.

2007-10-06 08:14:52 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The repressive totalitarian crackdown in China on democracy movements and labor resulted in U.S. Corporations moving jobs there in the millions to take advantage of workers with no rights and low wages.

After hundreds of monk corses are buried and the Burmese massacre is out of the headlines, will "Myanmar" be the next target for Nike and Walmart manufacturing subcontractors to capitalize on "Favorable Business Conitions."

Thomas "Give War a Chance" Friedman must be drooling.

2007-10-06 08:13:04 · 8 answers · asked by Richard V 6 in Politics

Such as the power to lock up americans without habeas corpus, or the power to ignore certain laws, or the power to monitor americans phone calls without a warrant?

Or do you trust that Hillary won't do those things.

2007-10-06 08:09:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And why?

So that a handful of Americans can become even richer at the expense of the middle class . And every day as we go another billion dollars into debt, thanks to our president and the greed of a handful of his supporters, who do you think is buying up our bank notes?

And what's going to happen when they call our loans?

With the Bushes of the world as the Mr. Potters will we still have any Harry Baileys to save what's left of our country?

It won't be long before China 'legally' owns a majority of America. And they don't even have to fight a war to take it. All they have to do is depend on good old greed to sell us out.

Do you even care?

2007-10-06 08:09:10 · 15 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7 in Politics

2007-10-06 08:06:53 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why ?

2007-10-06 08:04:39 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

What does court ordered mean

2007-10-06 08:04:20 · 10 answers · asked by timsbabe 5 in Law & Ethics

I'm a single mom with 2 children, ages 4 & 5. We've all been living with my mom while I grew my online business. Now I want to move out, but she's upset about us moving away. (I want in-home therapy for my autistic son, but she doesn't want therapists in her house all day, which is understandable, but I can't just put it off!) So now she's telling me that we can't take anything she's bought for the kids with us when we go, like their beds, toys, & clothes. These items were not bought for general household or guest usage, they were bought as presents for my kids alone. It's not like I'm trying to take an antique table! I just want the items my kids are used to having as part of their routines.

The "funny" thing is that when I was a child, she flat out told me that everything given to ME, actually belonged to HER, since I was only a minor. Far cry from what she's claiming now.

So can I legally take my children's things with us when we move? I can't afford to replace them

2007-10-06 08:03:50 · 9 answers · asked by Meredith 1 in Law & Ethics

I'd doing an art project based on war and I need other people's opinions on the subject. Also, when you answer if you could say whether or not you have been personally affected by war, that would be great!

2007-10-06 08:00:40 · 20 answers · asked by Mel K 1 in Military