Politics & Government - 11 October 2007

anyone believe that the blue states are fatter on their welfare checks and farting more causing Global Warming?

2007-10-11 09:41:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Turkey is upset that we are going to brand the mass killings of Armenians in 1915 as "genocide" at the hands of the Ottoman Turks. Would someone tell me why we are digging in the past, and angering Turkey in the process, if we hadn't already addressed the issue almost 100 years ago? Is our Congress that bored that they have no more important issues to address? I'm sure it has something to do with diplomacy, but really, over a hundred years ago?

2007-10-11 09:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by anothersomeonenew 5 in Politics

I thought the GOP wants to cut taxes, welfare, and programs for the poor? Why then would they be pro-life? Not to say every abortion occurs in the lower class, but many do. Religion aside, how does their stance make any sense? Technically, it costs them more tax dollars to have that stance.

2007-10-11 09:38:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And in no way am I implying that with a negative connotation.

2007-10-11 09:34:44 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-11 09:33:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I feel my life could be more comfortable. Forget the fact that my wife and I have an combined annual income of more than 200K. I want more. I deserve more. It's unfair that there are others out there with more than me. I wish someone would contact me so I can be held up as the victim I am.

2007-10-11 09:30:30 · 14 answers · asked by Gus K 3 in Politics

If we lose in Iraq, it is the fault of the American people. In WW II we destroyed the Japanese Empire, the Third Reich, and all their proxys in a global conflict, but now the traitors in the Democrat party say we cannot destroy a ragtag group of bums in some 3rd world backwater state? We could sweep through the entire Middle East and leave a trail of death and destruction in our wake if we had the will to. But Americans are soft and week now: The effeminization of the American male by the lest. It is our own fault we are losing, and the fault of the spineless godless leftists all the way from Pelosi to the scumbags in the Univerities. I just can't fathom how traitorous and cowardly so many Americans have become. I can understand the French being that way - they couldn't win a war if they had to. But how did WE get this way?

2007-10-11 09:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Should Blackwater mercenaries be arrested and held without legal representation in an Iraq version of Gitmo?

2007-10-11 09:25:41 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I have been working for a company for 6 months. I have never called in sick until I have gotten sick about 2 weeks ago. I went to work today and talked to my boss and human resource person. When I told them That all i acn do is sit at the front desk, greet customers and even anwers phones. I told them I am not sure how long I will be to sick to work harder. THey told me that I needed a doctors note and they will give me a new wage that would reflect how much work i can now do. They sent me home and the assistant manager told me if i would have been smiling while talking to my boss it would have went better. I was on the verge of tears while talking to boss and hr person because thay are mean nasty people. Can they dock my pay? what should i do? if they cant do this who do i talk to? i was hired at this wage with hopes that i would be able to do more. i learned a lot faster than others. i still feel like i do more than most there. please help with good advise.

2007-10-11 09:22:48 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda D 3 in Law & Ethics

ALSOOO..if you kno any facts about Lee, please tell me!! thanxx!!!!

2007-10-11 09:21:49 · 12 answers · asked by wish&dream 3 in Military

Johann Hari reckons not, on grounds of free speech; 'we have the right to insult them and they have the right to insult us' and on the grounds that 'it is already deeply illegal to attack gay people, or threaten violence against them because they are human beings'

What do you reckon?

2007-10-11 09:18:07 · 26 answers · asked by Buzzard 7 in Law & Ethics

This girl forged an email conversation that never happened and was using it against me. She put my name on it and everything. Is this considered breaking the law and if so what law is this breaking? Thanks for the help guys

2007-10-11 09:18:05 · 3 answers · asked by Christian 1 in Law & Ethics

Mass shooting in school doesn't stop. There are even talks that teachers should be having guns. It's crazy. It's amazing that people think having guns make it safer

2007-10-11 09:17:12 · 10 answers · asked by Olympia 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-11 09:15:16 · 7 answers · asked by Steve W 2 in Elections

2007-10-11 09:13:09 · 7 answers · asked by michelle j 1 in Law & Ethics

When a middle or lower class citizen errs, they get the book thrown at them and pay with incarceration and hefty fines, followed by the rest of their lives rigidly controlled by excessive probation officers. When a wealthy or really rich class citizen errs, they get off without incarceration and fines that don't touch their pocketbooks significantly, followed by little or no probation at all.

I don't need to provide any examples, it's all there in every newspaper that you see.

2007-10-11 09:12:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I heard that police officer's don't really outline a victim's body in chalk when they're killed because it would contaminate the crime scene. Is this true?

2007-10-11 09:12:06 · 12 answers · asked by Dr. Z. 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

My husband is being sent to Korea. It is not a spouse sponsered tour which alot of them are not meaning they wont pay for me to move. Alot of people are telling me that as long as I have an apartment there he can live with me and go to the base and work his job. Only one person so far has said he couldnt. He is an e1. I know alot of ladies who are going to do that. My question is How can we find out? and do you know if it is true he will be able to live with me in the apartment there?

2007-10-11 09:11:45 · 7 answers · asked by bob p 1 in Military

Especially since they used them on the Kurds in the past and were found in April 2003 and it is pretty well known by the certain intelligence groups that a lot of them were smuggled into Syria?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,200499,00.html
http://www.nysun.com/article/26514

2007-10-11 09:08:37 · 9 answers · asked by bgkob 2 in Military

I'm 23 years old. Two years of college experiences in Crimminal Justice. Also I have a D.U.I misdemanor under my record a year ago. Please(Air Force Recruiters) be honest what are my chances joining?

2007-10-11 09:08:23 · 10 answers · asked by DC117 2 in Military

2007-10-11 09:04:34 · 38 answers · asked by Kelly B 4 in Politics

Is it easy or hard to expunge a driving offense? What steps do I take?

2007-10-11 09:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Why doesn't the U S Government just put up fences and motion sensors around the USA and then incarcerate all of us? Wouldn't it be cheaper, faster and much more efficient?

2007-10-11 09:01:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

1. I dont want people to share my hard earned money just like I am not going to demand money from others.
2. I worked hard for my master degree then I applied for a job. I was laid off 3 times. I did not whine, I better myself.
3. Why should I pay for helping those people who choose not to work for a living?
4. Dont call me selfish because I always donate money and goods to Red Cross and the charities.
5. I help those who really need help not those people who can help themselves and choose not to.

2007-10-11 09:01:44 · 22 answers · asked by Samm 6 in Politics

Do you favour the Patriot Act.. Do you beleive that giving up freedom keeps you safer..

2007-10-11 08:58:58 · 26 answers · asked by whoever 2 in Politics

I am all for being cynical, untrusting and finding out the truth, but I feel that there is a large number of the population who has decided that all government is bad, all politicians are liars and no-one is doing anyone any good. I see this as Americans being lazy, not paying attention to what's going on because whatever Britany Spears, Paris Hilton and Lisa Lohan are doing is far far more important. Am I the only one who feels that we as Americans are all being to cynical? How do we change peoples perception of our government and it's leaders?

2007-10-11 08:58:42 · 4 answers · asked by labken1817 6 in Civic Participation

Jefferson was one of the greatest Americans ever. He admired the teachings of Jesus, but did not believe that Jesus was god's son or that Jesus died for mankind's sins on the cross. So, imagine someone running for office today, hundreds of years later, saying the following things that Jefferson said. Would that person not instantly be deemed unelectable by mainstream America?

"The day will come when the mystical generation of Jesus, by the Supreme Being as his father, in the womb of a virgin, will be classed with the fable of the generation of Minerva in the brain of Jupiter."

"Millions of innocent men, women, and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burnt, tortured, fined, and imprisoned; yet we have not advanced one inch toward uniformity. What has been the effect of coercion? To make one-half the world fools and the other half hypocrites. To support roguery and error all over the earth."

http://www.positiveatheism.org/hist/quotes/jefferson.htm

2007-10-11 08:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by Earl Grey 5 in Politics

Are they not smart enough to realize nearly all taxes are paid by the rich and corporations?

Yet they want to take down the rich and corporations. Don't they realize corporations provide them their jobs? Don't they realize if corporations didn't have to pay most of their profit to taxes they might get a raise?

Why are liberals self destructive.

2007-10-11 08:56:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I would beg him to take me back (this was never ever going to happen) I never loved him never liked him. Do not regret my children but deeply regret having them with the moron I did. The children were with me for six years did not see him at all. Now they have been with him and not seen me for ten years. I think any man who takes children out of spite is purely evil and should never ever be forgiven. I would never be in the same room with him ever again. I dont ever want to know what they have done with him or ever hear his name again. I do not drink or smoke and would never ever sleep with any man who smealt like an ashtray or a brewery. I cant stand sport particularly football or rugby I would never stay in any room where it was on and would not let any man watch on my t.v. I have been very happily divorced for 20 years would never ever have a joint bank account or let any man have joint morgage or rent. If they dont like they do not need apply I dont really want one anyway.

2007-10-11 08:55:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I know this quewstion really does not belong in here but here me out and follow me on this.
I got a letter from my oldest boys school yesterday and what I read blow my mind.
Dear parents
You are all aware that Pittsville School District is committed to ensuring the health and saftey of each student and staff member. we have taken many measures over the past couple of years to secure our facility in an attempt to maintain this safety.
On Monday 05OCT07 we will be practicing a lockdown/introder drill at Pittsville Elem. School. During the drill members of the police department will be here and there will be simulated shooting. the police will bring in two actual shooters who will be shooting a powdered chalk ammunition at predetermined adult simulated victims.
then thye go on saying that the teachers are telling the kids not to be scared and don't worry about what is happening.
The city of Pittsville WI is about 800 and its a farm community. I feel that they are taking this to far

2007-10-11 08:55:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military