Politics & Government - 9 October 2007

this is a case of neglect and an issue of human rights i have called everyone from my MP to the human rights commission i even called the warden help dont know where else to turn

2007-10-09 23:55:59 · 9 answers · asked by teresa j 1 in Law & Ethics

So who works in these fast food joints? Is it the local's or is it contractors (who must be on big bucks)?

2007-10-09 23:50:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I want to know people's reaction to an African American being appointed to such a high position.

All answers will be appreciated.

Thank you.

2007-10-09 23:34:37 · 9 answers · asked by Pauley _ 2 in Government

2007-10-09 23:30:42 · 14 answers · asked by Essex Ron 5 in Politics

Does that also apply to the person they are talking about?

2007-10-09 23:28:43 · 3 answers · asked by Digital E 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-09 23:19:53 · 8 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

What if the wrong person unlawfully held and tortured was a u.s. citizen? ...let's say a family member? ...would there be a louder outcry in the u.s. ...what if it was a u.s. citizen wrongfully held and tortured in... say... iran?

2007-10-09 23:13:41 · 2 answers · asked by Cassor 5 in Law & Ethics

Will the NeoCons led by Cheney fall back, creating a more centre right party. Or will the party get even more ultra, creating a problem for middle ground voters?

2007-10-09 23:13:22 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Q&A don't give us the option to vote best or worse question so I'm taking matters into my own hands.
You may not submit as candidates for stupidest question:
1. this question
or
2. my feebleminded question of yesterday about Mrs. Pelosi being so good-looking. (she is!)

Why not? Because it's too easy but ,chiefly, because this is MY question and I reserve the right to set my terms.

Please give the matter consideration! There is a WIDE field of very deserving candidates to choose from.

2007-10-09 23:10:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-09 23:09:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I've been in the Navy for almost 10 years, and I'm going to reenlist for another 4 years. I've been told conflicting stories about changing the "home of record". One person has explained to me that it can only be changed when a person reenlists. However, I've been told by someone else that the "home of record" can never be changed. I have changed my "state of legal residence" to the state I intend on retiring too, but I'm wanting to change my home of record.

2007-10-09 23:07:17 · 4 answers · asked by berea99 2 in Military

2007-10-09 23:06:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-09 23:03:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-09 22:49:00 · 5 answers · asked by destination 1 in Government

2 questions. Going to a Marine Corp Ball. Which I am way stoked about! Does this dress look appropriate? ( I'm getting it in black)
http://www.cybernetplaza.com/page.asp?style=1007

And what usually goes on at these things? What kind of music do they play?

Thanks! :)

2007-10-09 22:35:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

a. by the presiding officers
b. by the majority whips
c. on the basis of ability
d. on the basis of seniority

2007-10-09 22:33:49 · 3 answers · asked by kris d 1 in Civic Participation

a. has a short, routine day
b. has a few members to swear in
c. elects a speaker to preside
d. writes all new rules of procedure

2007-10-09 22:32:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

a. was born in guatemala
b. is 33 years old
c. lives in utah, but works in idaho
d. has been a citizen for 8 years

2007-10-09 22:26:12 · 1 answers · asked by matt r 1 in Other - Politics & Government

so i live in Scunthorpe, and work in an agency that gives jobs to immigrants....
but is it the same everywhere or just here?
Have all the towns suddenly been over populated by immigrants.....i can quite easily go for a thirty minute walk and not pass a single English speaking person, when did that become normal? and is it the same everywhere?

2007-10-09 22:19:24 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Is Yahoo Answers biased to the political left or the right?

2007-10-09 22:14:06 · 5 answers · asked by sdada[pl [ 1 in Politics

veneers, crowns or other cosmetic procedures?

2007-10-09 22:09:44 · 6 answers · asked by lidiya5 2 in Military

According to U.S. Representative Marilyn Musgrave, our nation’s legislators are now prohibited from using references to God in certificates of authenticity accompanying flags flown over the Capitol and bought by constituents. Such references include: "under God" in the pledge, "God bless you," or "in the year of our Lord, 2007." Never before has this official prohibition been leveled.

Architect of the Capitol Steven Ayers said he has removed the words because reference to God and the Lord may offend some Americans. He now prohibits them from being placed on official documents such as flag certificates.

Musgrave was astonished when she flew a flag over the U.S. Capitol building as a tribute to a senior citizen, and the accompanying certificate she received was edited with all religious references removed.Â

The congresswoman was more astounded when, upon further investigation, she discovered the certificate was censored by order of The Architect of the Capitol, an unelected very low-level official who manages the flag office.

Responding to a request for a flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor of a World War II veteran's 81st birthday, the congresswoman ordered the flag and a certificate to state: "This flag was flown for Mr. John Doe on the occasion of his 81st birthday, the eleventh day of July, in the year of our Lord, 2007. Thank you, Grandpa, for showing me what it is to be a true patriot -- to love God, family, and country. We love you!"

When the flag and certificate came back from the flag office, each reference to the Lord and God were removed. A group of lawmakers confronted architect Stephen Ayers seeking to find where he had the authority to restrict their freedom of speech and religious expression. Ayers refused to give the lawmakers a clear justification of his authority to delete the religious references. For more information: Capitol flag policy assailed (Washington Times).

2007-10-09 22:07:57 · 13 answers · asked by djm749 6 in Military

With the CIA seen critical in some parts of the world for abducting suspected terrorists and transferring them to friendly allies for further questioning, the thought came to mind, why do we not outsource part of our prison system. I have seen cost numbers per prison inmate per year here in the US of $100,000.

I am sure that Turkey, a good ally in our war in Iraq could take care of our problem at a fraction of that cost. A possible win/ win. The Republic of Georgia (another good ally, who have just more than doubled their troop commitment in Iraq) or Russia with its low cost prisons in Siberia could also be candidates.

The cost savings for the US taxpayer, perhaps as much as 90%. Not to mention the element of deterrence when repeat offenders and hardened criminals face "outsourcing".

I assume, not really a new proposal, still your thoughts?

2007-10-09 22:05:48 · 3 answers · asked by Heinz H 5 in Law & Ethics

If you were to ask a policeman a question about police discetion, what would it be?

2007-10-09 22:05:16 · 5 answers · asked by Tesra 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Could it be the first gulf war? The second? Or the Battle of Termophylae when the Persians fought the Greek?

Remember I said battle...not victory, as in the battle of Termophylae, Sparta lost all of her men, but Persia lots 100s of times more men.

2007-10-09 21:11:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=111002

to his assertion that 9-11 was not an ainside job.

2007-10-09 21:09:25 · 4 answers · asked by illuminati 1 in Politics

Well, I'm looking for someone whom's ideology is closest to my own.
For instance, I would like someone who is for abortion (including partial-birth), socialized medicine, legalization of drugs and immediate withdrawal from this terrible war in Iraq.
I'm really wary of anyone who professes faith in God sinse I'm an atheist.
I'm torn between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Which candidate do you think is a good choice for me?

2007-10-09 21:02:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

The Pledge was written by a New England Communist named Francis Bellamy who had been a Christian minister until he was kicked out of the pulpit for preaching the heresy that Jesus was a Socialist. The Pledge of Allegiance is flag worship designed to promote turning America into a Communist country. Besides that, little kids were originally supposed to Nazi salute the flag, but that was discontinued during WWII.

Another thing, the inclusion of "under God" was added during the Eisenhower administration and would not have made grammatical sense in the 1800s.

sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig7/raskin9.html
http://www.lewrockwell.com/gregory/gregory92.html
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig3/perry1.html
http://www.lewrockwell.com/barnwell/barnwell29.html

2007-10-09 21:00:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Well, I'm looking for someone whom's ideology is closest to my own.
For instance, I would like someone who is for abortion (including partial-birth), socialized medicine, legalization of drugs and immediate withdrawal from this terrible war in Iraq.
I'm really wary of anyone who professes faith in God sinse I'm an atheist.
I'm torn between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Which candidate do you think is a good choice for me?

2007-10-09 21:00:27 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

You know what I am going to try to calm down on this one. White people say that black people blame EVERYTHING on racism. Well you know what I don't but I do blame a few on it. Example if I am driving and I am not braking any laws then why do I get pulled over and told that the reason is "I just wanted to check you out" check me out for what? Another one is lets see its 2 Am in the morning I just get down parking my car in a parking spot at an apartment and I get out, as I am getting out a police rides up on me and starts lookin all at me and then stops me and handcuffs me and makes me sit on the curb of the street while they do a backround check on me all the whole time asking me all type of stupid questions. I am 25 yrs. old and I that means that I have the right to come home at whatever time I feel like it. That very night I had done nothing wrong and the police had to let me go but don't u see that thats racism. Leave me alone I am tired of being treated like a criminal.

2007-10-09 20:55:14 · 15 answers · asked by darryl r 2 in Law & Ethics