Politics & Government - 7 October 2007

They support Saddam's rise to power and arm Iran. Then they declare them a terrorist threat.

They falsified info to invade Iraq. This empowered Iran and Al-Q. Now they want to invade Iran after empowering them.

They write laws benefiting US companies to move to China. They explode the trade deficit with China to benefit the corporations. Then they cry that China is a threat.

2007-10-07 08:13:05 · 12 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

for nuclear warhead? for oil? for the freedom of women? or simply for a world of USA?

2007-10-07 08:12:40 · 12 answers · asked by jjbctvzm 1 in Politics

Hillary Clinton is such a horrible person. She is mean, rude, a liar, and she will drive our country straight into the ground. After what her husband did, why would anybody consider voting for her? "Because she is a woman" is a lame answer. She will promise to do a bunch of stuff but then she will get into office and go back on her word and do whatever she wants to do. If we bring our troops home, the terrorism from the middle East will follow us home. Then what will she do? Blame it on the Republicans, just like all liberals do when something goes wrong. If you live in Michigan, you know what I am talking about with Granholm.

2007-10-07 08:10:54 · 24 answers · asked by hairspray9521 1 in Elections

I let my ex borrow an old laptop and my toolbox. My ex was living with some girl they were seeing. After their "break up," my ex moved out leaving some things behind so they can pick them up later (which included my laptop and toolbox). The girl said she decided to place my items out on her porch so that anyone who walks by can grab them; and in fact someone did. I am taking the girl to "small claims court" because she stated she wasn't going to pay me for it. I want to make sure that she did get rid of my property, so i want to know how can i go about getting the police to search her apartment. This girl is very spiteful and could just be lying and acting immaturely. So, before i go ahead to small claims court, i want to make sure she doesn't have it. If you guys can give me any info on if this is possible and/or how to get started with this warrant, i'd appreciate it! Thanks!

2007-10-07 08:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by Delite 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Do you think the US should provide free health care for all citizens? What effects would it have on different people?

2007-10-07 08:08:37 · 14 answers · asked by fishsteak 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-07 08:08:28 · 29 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6 in Politics

, you could then claim it as your own and copywrite the new intellectual property as your own?

to what extent is this true, and what are the specifics?

thank you so much!

2007-10-07 08:07:52 · 1 answers · asked by healinghealer 1 in Law & Ethics

-Al Qaeda
-Bush adminstration
-US Neo cons
-The GOP
-Israel
-AIPAC: Israel lobby
-Iran (they hated Saddam as much as anyone)
-Fox News
-Blackwater USA
-Haliburton
-Big oil

2007-10-07 08:04:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My husband violated probation for a dirty urine. He was on house arrest. I am currently 6 months pregnant. I don't know what to do?? I just want to know what will happen to him... But, what i want to know is will he be out before my son is born?

2007-10-07 08:03:40 · 6 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

A1C , U.S. Air Force

and how would it take the average enlisted member to become an officer?

2007-10-07 07:59:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I have a store online and would like to offer a military discount.
So how do I can I verify if the card is valid or not with out seeing it.

2007-10-07 07:57:31 · 7 answers · asked by shawnalh 1 in Military

2007-10-07 07:56:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

When Republicans Scream Bloody ''Liberal'' Media Bias
A. Alexander, October 2nd, 2007
If you are like me, you had always assumed that the reason Republicans screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias, was because they believed that the media portrayed them in an unrealistic and unfair manner. If so, like me, you were wrong. It wasn't that the Republicans believed the media to be misrepresenting them; it was that the corporate-owned media used to portray them for exactly who they, as Republicans, really were.

If we've learned anything about Republicans in recent years, it is that they aren't at all the kind of people that they want the public to believe them to be. Republicans want the public to see them as being "good Christians" with high "morals and values," supporters of the "traditional family," tough-minded anti-gay champions of "freedom and liberty," and people who supposedly oppose affirmative action based upon a principle of "equality for all, special treatment for none." In reality, Republicans are greed-driven; Jack Abramoff corrupted; wife-cheating; mistress-choking; teenaged Congressional Page stalking; airport bathroom love-seeking; DC madam needing; diaper-wearing Louisiana call girl paying; crank-snorting-gay-prostitute-humping ingrates; and supporters of major presidential candidates who have all run from two minority-sponsored debates.

And the moment the corporate-owned media reports the facts ... Republicans scream bloody "Liberal" media bias!

Republican cries of "Liberal" media bias started in the 1970s, about the same time that Archie Bunker of "All in the Family" fame became a household name. Many of us assumed that Republicans saw themselves in Archie, which was true ... they did. The character of Archie was a racist, chauvinistic, homophobe, who always seemed to be on the verge of beating the snot out of his wife, Edith. Archie was never quite able to deal honestly with himself or the world around him ... he always filtered everything through his fears and prejudices. Most of us assumed then, that Republicans considered Archie to be an example of "Liberal" media bias, because they believed the character to be an inaccurate depiction of what Republicans were really about, which wasn't true at all.

Republicans were upset about Archie's character, because it was a dead-on portrayal of the average GOPer. The media's airing of the character Archie Bunker was, for Republicans, a bit too much like being spied upon. All the dirty little secrets -- the racism, the hatred, the fake piety, the homophobia -- were being placed before the public and the public didn't like what they saw. If Archie and other media programs were going to be offered for consumption, Republicans knew they would never win another election. They needed to act. So, as always, Republicans claimed that the accurate portrayal of their true nature was a lie and they screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias.

Then, of course, Republicans went about the business of constructing a wholly fictitious version of themselves -- the Republican as "good Christian," as "morals and values" centered, as supporters of the "traditional American family," as being champions of "equality for all, special treatment for none" but never racist -- and whenever the media strayed from the "official" Republican-endorsed version, they screamed bloody "Liberal" media bias.

So, you see, whenever Republicans are screaming bloody "Liberal" media bias ... it is because someone, somewhere is telling the truth about a Republican. Don't think it is true? One can see the Republican mindset being played out over the Iraq coverage. Whenever -- rare as it is -- the media tries to tell the truth about just how bad things have become in Iraq, Republicans scream bloody "Liberal" media bias. Never mind the reality that Iraq is a disaster going from bad to horrific ... the truth isn't the "official" Republican-endorsed version and is therefore, "biased."

The funny thing about today's Republican Party is that nobody is buying into their "official" versions of anything ... well, nobody that is but Republicans themselves. The difference between who Republicans want the public to believe them to be and who they truly are - is as wide as Larry Craig's stance in an airport bathroom stall.

2007-10-07 07:54:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

First of all, thank you for all who answered my question before. I felt may be I wasn't clear on my question before, so I am reposting:
I am an Asian,a non US Citizen but I am a permanent resident of US. 28 years old. Couldn't decide if USMC is good for me or not. USMC Recruiter told I can only join as E-2 though I hold a masters in IT and professional work experience as IT-Programmer. Army and Navy offered me E-4/E-3 with bonuses but said I cannot start as an officer unless I am a citizen. I certainly want to serve the nation , be a US Citizen and see myself as an officer in whatever the branch I do. I am skinny but never did Jim/workout/running... always work on Computers mostly.
My Questions:
1. Will I be able to finish the boot camp in USMC at 28?
2. Should I look more into Army/navy?
3. Do I have to start at E-2? Can I join as O1 or atleast E-4 in in USMC?
Please help me to decide a right path . I am not married nor have any children. Would love to soon.

2007-10-07 07:54:54 · 4 answers · asked by ramakrishna_kolachina 1 in Military

I thought all law enforcement officers were trained to recognize a medical emergency. They should know that in the situation of that lady that was arrested in the airport should have received immediate crisis intervention. Why didn't they take her straight to the hospital? It seems so obvious that she needed medical attention not jail. If she was having a heart attack would they have taken her to jail? Why are they not taught that mental conditions that may effect behavior are MEDICAL conditions as well, that need treatment?

2007-10-07 07:51:17 · 7 answers · asked by peaches 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

for after my honorable discharge?

2007-10-07 07:49:21 · 5 answers · asked by matthew m 1 in Military

You all know why I am saying adopted, I THINK, meaning your child will not have your genes. I am trying my best not to laugh here, but unusually, as Republicans usually are, I am being unsuccessful at it today!
Have a nice day, and take it it for the fun joke on you that it is?

God Bless America! I LOVE her so!

2007-10-07 07:47:18 · 15 answers · asked by xenypoo 7 in Politics

Please see this before responding, as important background.
Relevant article, possibly still at the top, at:

http://apifar.blogspot.com

2007-10-07 07:47:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

As depicted in movie and games, how come nukes have a sharp, quick, white light go off and blind you? Does this really happen? A explanation will earn you your points.

2007-10-07 07:45:18 · 13 answers · asked by bojangles 2 in Military

i'm doing this court case for my government class and i don't understand what the 14th amendment means considering it is so wordy in the constitution...

2007-10-07 07:43:40 · 3 answers · asked by ajoop 1 in Government

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?threadid=81812

Was he one of those employers who "knowingly" hire illegals?

2007-10-07 07:41:57 · 6 answers · asked by Dirtest Martini Top Contributor 2 in Immigration

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57576

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57902

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58013

Communist China is bad news.

I don't want to see them surpass America militarily, economically, and globally.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

2007-10-07 07:41:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I recently got a traffic ticket that contains 3 seperate violations on it. I was wondering if the 3 violations on the same ticket count as 3 points or one? Also, if I am eligible to take Traffic School, will the traffic school clear up the whole ticket, including all 3 violations? I am based in Los Angeles, California. Thanks.

2007-10-07 07:40:10 · 6 answers · asked by damastarmind3 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-10-07 07:39:02 · 4 answers · asked by matthew m 1 in Military

Are soldiers viewed the same as those who fought in recent wars such as the Gulf War, Vietnam and the Korean War...or even further back during WWII?

Are military men/women still held high in regard to past wars? Does America still appreciate their efforts or have they received stigmatization in recent times?

2007-10-07 07:36:46 · 10 answers · asked by Glen B 6 in Military

my boyfriend got 43/50 w/ the M-16 which I know means expert but he also said he was a Warrior Airman... and I'm not sure what that means...

2007-10-07 07:35:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

My brother is disabled due to a brain tumor that blew up in the lower middle part of his brain. My mother was his primary care giver. She died. A few months later, my Dad married a woman who has nearly cleaned him out financially. Transferred family property out of state, converted property to cash placed in out of state banks. She has moved my Dad out of the state, away from his family and friends, he is 75+, was in good health, now in failing health due to alcoholism. She intercepts all of his phone calls, and all of his mail, pours him another drink. The one time that we visited for Christmas, she accused my sister, me, and our children of stealing a diamond ring, which turned up after we left-- in her bath robe pocket. No apology ever offered. She makes us so uncomfortable that we don't want to visit. She fights with everyone. I am willing to walk away, but I am wondering if there is anyway to protect my brother's financial future, my mom would have wanted it.

2007-10-07 07:34:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-07 07:34:30 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Ive been doing a lot of research now on the past and future status of Kosovo.
Taking into account that the province is 90% Albanian and that it had been repressed by the late President Milosevic, what are the arguements against it obtaining independence?

2007-10-07 07:34:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Okay I am an american citizen and I am going to move to canada am i still going to have the same medical benifits (you know for doctors and stuff) as a canadian citizen even if i am an american citizen? PLEASE I NEED ANSWERS FAST....THANKS.

2007-10-07 07:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration