Politics & Government - 6 October 2007

I remember when I used the 50 cal in training, instructor said that it is against the geneva convention to use the 50 cal on soldiers. My instructor said "You're not shooting individual soldiers, you are shooting their canteens" That was quite a long time ago.

I notice that US troops are using 50 cal sniper rifles and there seem to be machine guns used to. What's the deal with this? Is it against or not against the Geneva convention?

2007-10-06 03:42:46 · 9 answers · asked by Beertha 2 in Military

2007-10-06 03:41:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Or will it have to go even higher?

2007-10-06 03:40:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

talk about your "willing suspensions of disbelief"...wow.

2007-10-06 03:39:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-06 03:39:17 · 4 answers · asked by JC 1 in Military

2007-10-06 03:39:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

would we have to use 10 digit Social Security numbers from then on.

2007-10-06 03:36:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-10-06 03:35:34 · 12 answers · asked by david b 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Republican Party to dump their current candidates and turn over the coffers to Sen Chuck Hagel, whos very conservative voting record would keep the religious rightwingers from leaving the party? Perhaps our party would have a slim chance rather than a fat chance of winning in 2008.

2007-10-06 03:33:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-06 03:32:11 · 6 answers · asked by kumar 1 in Law & Ethics

First thing I thought “World War III" has just begun

2007-10-06 03:30:30 · 21 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

The debt, falling dollar, outragous spending....what plans do the republicans have for this if its not to raise taxes?

Don't start blaming the libs for something they may do, lets focus on what the republicans have already done for once.

2007-10-06 03:29:28 · 21 answers · asked by Edge Caliber 6 in Other - Politics & Government

people want us OUT of Iraq and are upset that it's not happening?

2007-10-06 03:25:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

try to make this short was arrested for a second time of breaking a protection order because my ex let me come over for christmas to visit my daughter we got into an argument she called the police to have me removed from property but instead they arrested me. now i have a D felony and my question is, is it against the law to put on a application for employment that i have never been convicted of a felony because it's hard to find a job when people look at the felony and don't even take a second glance. plus to im on probation so is it a probation revocation too? well theres my two questions

1. is it against the law to say i don't have a felony conviction?
2. is it probation revocation if i fill out employment app's saying i don't have a felony and the probation officer finds out?

2007-10-06 03:25:06 · 11 answers · asked by troy2281 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Since Liberals own the media and suppress right wingers everywhere, barely letting them get a word in edgewise anywhere, please list the primary Lies these Liberal outlets use to brainwash the public.

2007-10-06 03:21:41 · 18 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Politics

My recruiter says that dependant on my MOS/AFSC I wont get sent... like certain admin jobs or like a chaplain assistant wont be as likely to go. However I have several friends and family members in the military or government and they are saying if I enlist I WILL get sent to Iraq regardless. Its not a huge deal, I wouldnt actually mind going, but I have children that I would rather not leave for that length of time if it is avoidable. Just curious as I am looking at MOS/AFSC and this could factor into the decision as to which one I choose. Thanks!!

2007-10-06 03:19:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Canadian dollar closed at 1.02 yesterday, they predict it will be 1.05 by Jan but those are the same people who predicted parity by Jan.

Cars, gas, electronics, etc are some things consumers buy from other countries, when will the prices rise to reflect the weak dollar?

2007-10-06 03:19:06 · 14 answers · asked by Edge Caliber 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Note: Before you guys go on some immature rant about "libtards", please note that I am not insinuating that only conservatives voted for the war or that only conservatives are interested in continuing it.

It is just the observation that the majority of people who support this war on terror are republicans.

With that in mind, answer the question. Is it when there are no more terrorists in the world? When Iraq is in peace? When we capture osama?

When?

2007-10-06 03:18:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The current state of world politics seems to be quite tense, and it also seems many countries have entered a new arms race. Do you think these tensions could escalate into the next world war, and if so do you think it’s getting close? or is it more so a bit of muscle flexing?

2007-10-06 03:18:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Any info you can provide as to what steps to take?


Thanks-

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2007-10-06 03:17:50 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5 in Law & Ethics

President of Oral Robert's University?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071006/ap_on_re_us/oral_roberts_scandal;_ylt=AsqC4MqCSpcHasTnmGrL0RFI2ocA

Honestly, who's next??!

2007-10-06 03:15:57 · 8 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5 in Politics

I am so sick and tired of people using this slogan as a political tool. I am sure the responses to this will be things like- "the liberals want us to lose in Iraq". What sort of brainwash does it take to believe that? There's absolutely nothing to win in Iraq. It is over. Even the republican candidate admitted it was nothing but a face saving operation. My question to you people is, are you going to eventually apologize to all of us people who are correct about Iraq. Also, are you going to feel guilty about the extra soldiers who die for no reason whatsoever while you push publicly to support your face saving campaign ?

2007-10-06 03:15:07 · 11 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Politics

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071006/NEWS01/310060010

Please do not answer without reading the link.

2007-10-06 03:11:47 · 20 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5 in Politics

...or perhaps a Hammer & Sickle?

2007-10-06 03:08:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-06 02:54:45 · 8 answers · asked by mark s 1 in Law & Ethics

And what would be the result of the Roots-States of AMeRiCA.

The ones that makes HISTORY are those
New England Representatives for US CONGRESS - Results :

1 Republican, 23 Democrats
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Considering this vote....

Do you think those voters consider Republican vote as an insult of the former USA Foundation ?

2007-10-06 02:53:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

in bct [basic combat training for the us army] what is the longest longest distance you have to run? does it have to be non stop? what if you cant to it? do u retake bct or do they kick you out?

thanks so much

2007-10-06 02:53:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Now that he would be forced to consider well over half the country unpatriotic, is it time he moved to a different country? Why does he hate America so much?

2007-10-06 02:49:04 · 21 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Politics

2007-10-06 02:48:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Who is really listening to idealistic young people today? Who is inspiring them to get out and campaign, and register, and vote?

2007-10-06 02:44:24 · 11 answers · asked by auntb93 7 in Elections