Politics & Government - 17 October 2007

Has Bush used 9/11 as an excuse to expand executive power? Or was his expansion of power necessary to combat the war on terrorism? Are there examples where Bush has expanded executive power in areas not related to the war on terrorism?

2007-10-17 17:22:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-10-17 17:21:37 · 14 answers · asked by a bush family member 7 in Politics

Every major, foreign policy decision by this white house is encased in fear.

2007-10-17 17:14:13 · 21 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

2007-10-17 17:09:06 · 7 answers · asked by common!!!!!! 1 in Politics

If so, please give the name of the party and state why you think this is logical.

2007-10-17 17:07:31 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Risk is a commercial strategic board game, produced by Parker Brothers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk_(game)

2007-10-17 17:07:23 · 20 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

*I posted this question in R&S and thought I would post it here as well to see what you guys think about it

I use to wonder why they would think that about us, but if all they see about the USA are things like that mockery the homosexuals made of the last supper and they believe that we are going to take over there countries and force them to accept new laws that allow their god to be made a mockery of, then can we blame
them for fighting the way they do?

* I'm not saying that I defend them this just crossed my mind and was wondering if any one else had thought about it like that
(my son has been to Iraq and I know other young men that have been there and they have said that it is getting better over there)

2007-10-17 17:05:34 · 14 answers · asked by hmm 6 in Politics

I don't understand how ANYONE can be in favor of the resolution condemning Turkey for something the OTTOMAN EMPIRE did 90+ years ago when OUR SOLDIER'S lives are at stake.

It is a fact that Turkey HAS closed airspace before and is threatening to do so again.

It is a fact that 90% of new Life Saving Vehicles are supposed to be flown through Turkey.

It is a fact that IF this resolution is passed, Turkey COULD shut down airspace.

It is a fact that new logistical plans will have to be made to get those vehicles to the Soldiers. That takes time.

And, in those extra days/weeks/months, MORE of OUR SOLDIERS will be KILLED, MAIMED and INJURED by Road Side Bombs and EFPs.

Is that really worth it?

How can anyone support this resolution with that at stake?

2007-10-17 17:04:56 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I see people do it all the time becuase the weater is cooler, Please just give me the legality part and spare me on lecturing

2007-10-17 17:04:33 · 8 answers · asked by 結縁 Heemei 5 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-17 17:02:43 · 3 answers · asked by ben j 3 in Politics

I am in decent physical shape. The doctors say my BMI is too high but I can out bench, out push and out run almost all of the "normal size" kids. I am 180 lbs and 5' 10". I have the intelligence to join for sure but I just want to know some tips to get prepared since I have 3 years to go.

2007-10-17 17:02:22 · 35 answers · asked by dlwise92 2 in Military

...and what are you required to do in order to get them? (Ex. education, post-certification and training, etc.)

2007-10-17 17:02:18 · 11 answers · asked by llgrah4736 1 in Military

Some say we should leave Iraq as quickly as safely possible - months. Others say we must phase the withdrawal over years. Some say we must keep a residual force there indefinately. What do you say?

The following is from Bill Richardson (Dem candidate for Pres)

"I want you to see a column that ran in yesterday's Washington Post:

Five years on, the Iraq war is as undermanned and under-resourced as it was from the start. And, five years on, Iraq is in shambles.

That sounds like something I'd say. I've been calling for an immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops since I entered this race.

But I'm not the one who wrote yesterday's column.

Twelve U.S. Army captains wrote it. And they join a growing chorus of military voices demanding an immediate change in our country's disastrous Iraq policies."

2007-10-17 16:58:14 · 13 answers · asked by Larry A 5 in Military

A circus clown, diet guru, exotic dancer, monetary architect and slacker in chief: These are some of the folks that help make Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign the choice of individualistic voters.


Paul
Paul’s third-quarter financial disclosure report is sprinkled with supporters whose self-descriptions of their occupations are unusual, to say the least. Wade Talkington of Panama City, Fla., who donated $1,000 to Paul, lists his occupation as “tax slave to the Federal Govt.” Erik Hovden of Olalla, Wash., is the “Head slacker in Chg” at Simpson LLC, and housewife Pamela Schuberg of Moorpark, Calif., a $2,300 donor, lists her employer as “our children.”

Donald Cowles lists himself as self-employed and his occupation as simply “Capitalist.” On the opposite end, David Cameron of San Jose, Calif., lists his employer as “Looking for Work” and his job as “Unemployed.” Still, Cameron has given a total of $1,900 to the campaign.

Griswold Draz of Wellfleet, Mass., a $500 donor, is a self-described “curmudgeon,” and Andrew Maul of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a “Citizen Fighting Tyranny.” Others are more coy. James Harper of Vancouver, Wash., a $600 donor, offered “guess? ;)” as his occupation.

Starchild, a San Francisco-based escort and exotic dancer who ended up on Paul’s list as “Star Child,” contributed $300. Starchild, formerly Chris Fox, is a perennial Libertarian candidate in the Bay Area, having run unsuccessfully for district supervisor, the state assembly and the school board. Self-described monetary architect Bernard Von Nothaus, who has said Paul is the “Internet’s favorite presidential candidate,” has created a $1 Ron Paul coin and is listed in the disclosure report as giving a $2,300 in-kind contribution of coins.

Raw Food Diet activist Roger Haeske contributed $500, as has Jim Punkre, co-author of “The Fast Food Diet,” among other books. In the second quarter, self-described circus clown Eric Blair of Greeneville, Tenn., gave $2,300

2007-10-17 16:57:17 · 8 answers · asked by CaptainObvious 7 in Politics

Managing committee of our co-operative housing society is harassing, threatening, torturing to compel me to sign the redevelopment agreement of our completely residential building which they want to make residence and commercial.
Please let us know can a single member object against the conversion of the building from purely residential building to residential and commercial. The commercial aspect will create lot of nuisance we had purchased the flat considering the purely residential feature of the building.
23 of the 24 members have agreed for the residential and commercial plan. However only me have objected from the same. If possible kindly provide with judgments regarding the same.


Our redevelopment procedure has many irregularities and is fully harmful and risky for my rights and interests as a member of the society

2007-10-17 16:56:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

According to the media, most of them tend to have pro-illegal leanings, favor amnesty, oppose immigration laws and secure border, etc.

But I don't believe everything the media tells me ( nobody should) as it has a liberal bias.

2007-10-17 16:54:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Imperial/El Centro area

We recently moved here from Ohio. One of the kids said that the drug dogs went through the school today and they found some marijuana in an unclaimed locker--I have no problems with the drug dogs going through and such.

He then proceeded to tell me that all of the 8th graders were made to take a drug test. Not sure what kind--he said breath, but maybe he meant saliva test. I have a problem with that, being forced to take a drug test without parental consent. I don't remember reading or signing any papers allowing the school to do drug tests. His grade he said, 7th, might be taking the tests tomorrow.

I was wondering if it was legal in California for the schools to have mandatory drug testing of their students--if it varies by school--etc.

Any info would be appreciated!

2007-10-17 16:51:01 · 7 answers · asked by justlooking 2 in Law & Ethics

This good that the United States sends military troops to Average east and to interfere in subjects of other states?
Please send your answer..

bye

2007-10-17 16:47:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-17 16:45:53 · 1 answers · asked by peterobr2000 1 in Government

But Turkey would be wrong to invade, even though they have been (and are being) attacked from Iraqi territory?


Just curious to see if anyone can do it coherently...

2007-10-17 16:44:17 · 13 answers · asked by oimwoomwio 7 in Politics

http://query.nictusa.com/pres/2007/Q3/ it seems our military is sending a message to our war-mongering leadership...

2007-10-17 16:44:16 · 8 answers · asked by ben j 3 in Politics

2007-10-17 16:41:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I think, they will just change the "Name" and still operate. It is already being said that the "employees" are highly trained with security clearances..blah blah blah... So some of the "employees" will probably be "hired" by a new company if Blackwater gets booted.. blah blah. So, same outfit, different name? What do you think?

2007-10-17 16:40:40 · 7 answers · asked by Kerbachard! -El Wapo™ © 5 in Other - Politics & Government

I heard someone tell me that cell phones go back a lot longer then the 80's and 90's, that the military had a cell phone maybe as far back as the Vietnam War or before that. I dont know how advanced it was, but it was supposedly what they today are based upon.

can anyone confirm that for me?

2007-10-17 16:40:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-10-17 16:37:34 · 8 answers · asked by lag_time2 5 in Politics

2007-10-17 16:37:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If Guiliani were to become president would he try everything in his power to turn the US into a police state?
http://www.cssny.org/pubs/urbanagenda/1998_12_31.html

2007-10-17 16:36:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

It's a shame that we are forced to take history class because we are supposed to learn from the past, yet most people never do. The time seems so right for a 3rd world war to happen. The middle east is a huge mess with tensions growing every day. The U.S. has alienated many of it's allies and probably has created more enemy's in the last 5 years then ever before. North Korea wants nuclear weapons, the PRC desperatly wants to have more world influence, power, and it is obvious they are planning something against the Republic of China. Africa has continued to be just a HUGE mess filled with genocide, diesease and barbaric dictators. What do you think will be the actual trigger? I think that it will either be a U.S. attack agianst Iran or a PRC invasion of Taiwan.

2007-10-17 16:36:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-10-17 16:33:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-17 16:33:09 · 2 answers · asked by nancys 2 in Government