Politics & Government - 11 October 2007

(That's if you can figure it out.)

"The best way to defeat the totalitarian of hate is with an ideology of hope -- an ideology of hate -- excuse me --with an ideology of hope." --George W. Bush, Fort Benning, Ga., Jan. 11, 2007

2007-10-11 18:11:43 · 16 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Politics

It's not a one time event, it's happened 10s of thousands of times.

Clinton never had a bushism. Why is that?

2007-10-11 18:00:19 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

okay... i need to find out if my pop has served in vietnam.
is there a website or something with a list of RETURNED Australian soldiers? I asked him and he didnt denie it but he would"nt directly tell me.

2007-10-11 18:00:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Specifically for submariners. I know there is special tests to get to be one to begin with. But is there any mandatory screening done before returning to sea duty after having been a few years on shore...to to make sure they are 'fit'
thanks

2007-10-11 17:56:58 · 5 answers · asked by sreshowtime 3 in Military

FRANKLY I THINK HE IS MAKING A POINT. THE OTHER SIDE USES THE PINS AS A SIGN OF THEIR PATRIOTISM.

2007-10-11 17:56:40 · 18 answers · asked by endgame1915 3 in Elections

I am 16 years old and not doing so well in school and its getting time to decide what i want to do with my life. should i join the armed forces at 17 or take the chance of failling at schooland not make anything out of my life. I really dont care if i get deployed or not because i would do anything to help the best country in the world the usa even if it means i have to die. both my grandfathers served one in veitnam and one in ww2.

2007-10-11 17:54:54 · 16 answers · asked by jamie r 1 in Military

Can I not work and still give the 1000 dollars a month I usually pay her, without going to jail?

2007-10-11 17:52:47 · 13 answers · asked by Im tony 2 in Law & Ethics

Some may vision this as a happy ever after fairy tale. But I would like to disagree! I think the goal can be accomplished! I gotta think positive! I mean I'm just sick of all the hatred. I have found that hatred and anger only does more harm to us. The only thing that really matters is our vote! People can run the politicians down until they are blue in the face. It will solve nothing! When you cast your vote, you are actually doing something! I'm not speaking against any certain party. I'm really just speaking in general! I mean alot of people don't like politics because of all of the relentless mudslinging that takes place. Running our leaders in the ground is truly pointless and solves nothing. It did no good for people who hated Clinton, and it is doing no good now! We all have the right to free speech. I guess I would just like to see more respect and unity among Americans. A democrat should not be persecuted on the job for being a democrat and vice versa. And it does happen!

2007-10-11 17:51:52 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It has been decades, and the rich get richer with tax breaks and the poor pay the price for it. This is not fair, the government says they are doing what the people want, well I think if you are rich the government does but if you are poor, or middle class income family they take from them and the rich gets all the breaks. We all pay taxes but the rich are the only ones that seem to benifit from in and that includes the government, they are getting rich while the people suffer for it. Promises made and then as soon as government (which ever one wins the election) and then the promises are broken and again the poor suffer. Promises to do things are just words it is time to see some results to help all the people not just the rich.

2007-10-11 17:46:31 · 10 answers · asked by starr.1 1 in Government

I'd like to thank a conservative that provided us this link that shows the most educated people(those with Post-Graduate Degrees), vote Liberal.

2007-10-11 17:46:07 · 30 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Politics

I was wondering can I switch to the Marine Corps before my contract is up as a Corpsman. The minimum contract time of corpsman is 60 months. So about 5 years and Ive heard of corpsman joining the Marine Corps around 4 years. So can it be done thank you.

2007-10-11 17:45:44 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon D 1 in Military

2007-10-11 17:42:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-11 17:39:23 · 13 answers · asked by Jaime M 2 in Elections

My boyfriend of 5 years has joined the Navy and is leaving for boot camp in August of next year after he finishes his masters degree. He wants to go through BUDS to become a Navy Seal.

He wants us to stay together while he is gone and is 100% certain that he wants us to get married (we wouldn't get married before he leaves for the Navy since we are both still very young and don't want to rush anything that might not work) and live happily ever after. I definitely want that too, but I feel that four years in the service will take a huge toll on our relationship. I know I won't be okay with not knowing where he is or what he is doing for weeks at a time or if he is safe, as well as not being able to call him whenever I want, etc. Also, I have read that Navy Seal marriages have only a 15% success rate...which doesn't give me much hope.

Can anyone with a similar experience or knowledge on this topic help me out? What would you do if you were in my shoes?

2007-10-11 17:39:04 · 11 answers · asked by someone? 3 in Military

Im from Chile South America, but now Im a US Citizen, I consider myself and immigrant anyways, but some persons says that cuz Im US Citizen Im not immigrant anymore, but I think that I'am cuz I wasnt born here, I immigrate from another country, so Im a immigrant, doesn't matter if Im US Citizen now, Im right?

2007-10-11 17:37:26 · 14 answers · asked by Johnny 1 in Immigration

i'm looking for information for a memorial of my grandfather who was a marine in world war II...the easy thing would be to ask the question from my family, but i'm wanting to keep what i'm doing a surprise...so...

i know that he was in the 3rd division and everything i've looked through and can remember him talking about says
3-K-9...does anyone know what the three letters/numbers stand for? obviously the 3 is the division and i'm guessing the K is the company?

any help is very appreciated!

2007-10-11 17:33:57 · 9 answers · asked by wokawoka28 1 in Military

2007-10-11 17:33:43 · 4 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Government

I just ran across an article about silly string in iraq...what are your standings on this topic? i think its an intelligent idea, its an old toy---something fun back in the days---but a great idea to use for our troops overseas.

-Semper Fi and God bless our troops!

2007-10-11 17:31:59 · 14 answers · asked by marie 1 in Military

Are you for or against the death penalty? Why or why not?

2007-10-11 17:31:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Sounds so simple to me. Raise the sales tax and do away with filing taxes every year, that way everyone pays taxes. Illegals , people working under the table, drug dealers, pimps, or whoever evades paying taxes. We all have to buy stuff, right. Then everyones paying for social security, roads, medical, and all moochers in general. No one should have any complaints then, right?

2007-10-11 17:29:18 · 9 answers · asked by kleatherfoot 2 in Immigration

His/her take on domestic issues (taxes, health care, education, etc.).
OR
The candidate's views on foreign policy and the War in Iraq.

2007-10-11 17:28:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anais 4 in Elections

but still should be monitored for something other than tax monies, but Nicotine has nothing but harmful ingredients, a good many of them carcinogenic. It has ingred. that were never tested to be smoked instead of ingested. Smokers and non-smokers alike should be appalled that a deadly product with an addictive drug is in reach of young and old alike. Does anyone feel offended that our government and the tobacco industry didn't find John Q. Public special enough to insist there be inserts naming every ingredient and the effect it could cause like is done with every other drug, allergy e presciption or over-the counter, especially when they know it's a deadly product? It is made accessable and taxed. It's as if they are saying "Here, we will help you kill yourself" and "Oh by the way, we are going to make sure we make big money off of your misery and demise. If I'm not mistaken, there's a name for that behavior, it's called Attempted Murder. What is your name for it?

2007-10-11 17:27:24 · 2 answers · asked by Nancy E 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I am moving and need to get a background check done before I do so.... Does any one know where I can get one done??

2007-10-11 17:26:11 · 5 answers · asked by QueenBethies 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-10-11 17:24:53 · 6 answers · asked by joe_bulter 1 in Military

2007-10-11 17:23:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

6 Figure Bonuses Retain US Commandos.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/pentagon_commando_costs

The last part about the military drain being blown out of proportion is particularly interesting.

Any thoughts?

2007-10-11 17:22:15 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

We have not had one state primary or one state caucus
yet .In 2004 ,Howard Dean was in first place according to
the so-called polls .Do not let the mainstream media
decide who will win the Democratic Presidential nomination .
Make an informed decision and vote !

2007-10-11 17:21:18 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071012/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/pentagon_commando_costs

6 Figure Bonuses Retain US Commandos.

2007-10-11 17:20:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

What are stopping nukes and missiles from hitting the U.S. and other countries? If you hit them with the air defense and the nuke is too close, won't it just kill a lot of people?

2007-10-11 17:20:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Abortion rights
yes
no
Stem-cell research
yes
no
Gay marriage
yes
no

2007-10-11 17:19:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anais 4 in Elections