Politics & Government - 17 October 2007

Detailed and opinionated answers are very welcome!!!

2007-10-17 14:49:55 · 7 answers · asked by OdessaCMT 2 in Politics

my boyfriend and i went to the store to pick up a couple of things, we got in line behind a man with a hand full of movies. he handed the cashier a check, because of the type of check it was she was explaining to the man, she had to call a manager over for a code. My boyfriend who was a manager for the company explained to me that the only type of check that needs a security code is a welfare check. Why are people spending their welfare checks on items that are not essential for living, like movies, gameboys, etc.. and roll away in cadillacs? I have noticed when i used to work in a grocery store, people have used thier access cards to buy big sheet cakes for a birthday they were having, soo theyre using money they get from the government on big sheet cakes instead of bread and milk. If they are spending thier money on things like that shouldnt they be working? My tax money is supposed to go towards people who need it not take advantage of it. :-<

2007-10-17 14:49:10 · 7 answers · asked by Megan M 4 in Law & Ethics

As a registered democrat (former righty), and a girl. Is it strange that I don't like HIllary? I like Bill to a point. But after what bush has done to this country I am registered as a democrat now.

I do like Ron Paul though. Bu am interested in knucniak or Mike Gravel. Hillary is too close to Bush IMO. I really tink she has sold out to them along with "holy Joe" libermann.

Matter of fact Bush and poo poo flower both in effect endorsed hillary. They need an anagonist. She is the one they wnat. very odd.

2007-10-17 14:48:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-17 14:47:48 · 25 answers · asked by 4knowreason 2 in Politics

Currently, I just sign my name, but most people who see it have no idea what it even spells. Instead, I would like to use my initials, since it's much faster and much neater.

2007-10-17 14:46:25 · 2 answers · asked by Insane Panda 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-17 14:45:20 · 26 answers · asked by 8lboreck 1 in Military

I been working at footlocker for a year now and been the stock boy the whole time. I was hired in as a stock guy but they always make me go out to the sales floor and sell sell sell! I feel like im one of the best sellers in the store but everytime i ask my manager I could just sell shoes instead of being the stock ***** he always says " stick in the backroom blah blah blah". What sucks is that my old manager would help me with stock and train me to become a better sales associate. When she left and this dick head came and took over the store he just sticks me into the backroom and makes me do stuff over and over. I have been looking for other jobs but I live in michigan so its not easy to find a job unless you know somebody or you have a degree. What can I do to get my manager to hire someone else as stock guy and I can just sell shoes? He hired to stupid women when he got there and one of the bitches gets more hours then me and the other one quit after 2 weeks. Help me please!!!!

2007-10-17 14:45:07 · 8 answers · asked by eyecandy0905 1 in Law & Ethics

can anyone some up what the us constitution is in one sentence while still sounding intelligent lol

2007-10-17 14:44:48 · 8 answers · asked by CHris Brown Lover 1 in Politics

Will All Americans who are against Illegal immigration stand as one against this blatant disrespect of American law and way of life.

Virtual Town hall style meeting 11/20/2007 Tuesday 7:00pm Est. time
http://www.odom2008.com/townhall
http://www.youtube.com/group/RedWhiteBlue
http://www.youtube.com/odom2008dotcom

The point will be to start and create an action plan to secure our nation, we need national movement to start now unlike any before it...All Americans who oppose illegal immigration must stand as one movement period, this is an American problem and can only be solved by “Americans”, we must stand as one against a common enemy illegal immigration, there can be no other way. If not we will lose all that we have work so hard. This movement will stand for Red, White and Blue period…..

2007-10-17 14:42:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

can anyone some up what the us constitution is in one sentence while still sounding intelligent lol

2007-10-17 14:42:27 · 8 answers · asked by CHris Brown Lover 1 in Politics

Congress has simply been acting upon a Bush campaign promise made 7 years ago, and reaffirmed by Bush 7 months ago.

http://www.anca.org/press_releases/press_releases.php?prid=60

If conservatives want to place any blame, shouldn't it be on the President? (again!)

2007-10-17 14:40:42 · 14 answers · asked by Left Hand Black 5 in Politics

it's not like terrorist attacks were an everyday occurence before bush got into office.

about 3000 americans were killed on 9/11. the last time 3000 americans were killed in america by foreign adversaries was during the war of 1812

2007-10-17 14:40:02 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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2007-10-17 14:36:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-17 14:35:55 · 7 answers · asked by Laura S 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Uh excuse me, but middle class people cant pay either imibisilic repbulicans!

2007-10-17 14:33:19 · 14 answers · asked by bryant s 4 in Politics

2007-10-17 14:30:41 · 2 answers · asked by sabuj r 1 in Military

Tens of thousands of fake documents were sold along Roosevelt Avenue for years by two criminal organizations, authorities said Tuesday. Two major identity theft "mills" were shut down as a result of the raids.Forty-one people were arrested on charges they sold fake social security cards, driver’s licenses and other documents often used in identity-theft scams. Some of those arrested are gang members, police said. Queens District Attorney Richard Brown displayed hundreds of fake documents as well as the computers used to make them at his morning press conference.

"These documents allow individuals to live, work, operate motor vehicles, open lines of credit and even obtain government benefits - under assumed names or by using identity of others," Brown said.

Federal Secret Service agents joined the NYPD and State Police in helping take down the operation. Among the alleged ringleaders, a husband and wife team from Los Angeles who, police said, provided the raw materials to help make the fake documents.

Police said some gang members in Jackson Heights helped produce and sell the fake cards at $50 each. Police said money raised was used to support other gang activities.

Prosecutors said the document rings consist of a boss, a cutter, runners and street sellers. Sellers get photos and information from customers and pass it on to runners who go to "the mill" to have the needed fake document made.

Among those charged, Edgar Cardenas of 95th Street in Queens. Prosecutors said he headed one of the major rings.

Other high-ranking suspects named include Lauro Benitez, Geraldo Lima and Miguel Ramirez Rivera.

Investigators said as they pore through seized documents, they would notify the Federal Trade Commission if they find victims whose identities and personal information had been stolen.

Officials have also notified the Joint Terrorism Task Force to try to make sure none of the fake documents were being used for terror-related matters.

Officials stressed there is no link to terrorism at this time.

Authorities said the overall investigation continues and they expect to make additional arrests.
http://www.wnbc.com/investigations/14351857/detail.html

2007-10-17 14:30:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I got a $50 fine for fare evasion on the Buffalo Metro. On the ticket, the officer wrote the wrong location down (which I can prove), and the wrong SSN. This is also the first time I have been cited for it. I have a hearing set for Tuesday, and have a few questions:
First, is the information I have above enough to get out of the fine?
Second, if the officer does not show up, do I automatically get off?
Third, will this offense go on a criminal record? And would I be able to get it expunged somehow?

2007-10-17 14:29:05 · 7 answers · asked by Chopper 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

then why did they elect Jimmy Carter and Clintoon


Those two tortured America for 12 long years

2007-10-17 14:28:50 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm 17 and am wondering if I'll be 18 by the 2008 presidential election. My birthday is 09/28/90.

2007-10-17 14:26:28 · 5 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Elections

Mother approves of him and he hasn't done anything explicit. Just talking, no going out alone, and being more of a mentor.

2007-10-17 14:26:09 · 9 answers · asked by tomboaklandraider 1 in Law & Ethics

Title says it all.

I talked to the person who rearended me, left the scene, and was later given a DUI (and hit and run).

I told them that I got two estimates on my car, one for 350 and one for 950 (both true, one is for the paint and buff, one is for a brand new part). They said they will not pay me because there is not that much damage to my car.

I said either you can pay me the 350 and I won't show up at court, or you can choose to wait to make me pay (and file a claim with my insurance), and I'll make sure I get the higher estimate and I will show up to court to ensure you get the hit and run tacked on which you wouldn't get if I didn't show.

They said I was threatening them and that they are going to countersue for extortion and threatening them? That doesn't make any sense. Then they had some "lawyer" call me up and say the same thing they said.

Is this legit or what?

2007-10-17 14:23:27 · 11 answers · asked by Bada Bada 1 in Law & Ethics

logically- if in America banks, AMERICAN GOVORNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS, hospitals, you name it all have a "push 1 for english" option.

then perhaps taco bell SHOULD have a push 1 for spanish option.

strange as it sounds, i agree with this poster- http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuXlG5dU9EJJrn814BUU82_sy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071017181125AA8gNov&show=7#profile-info-5BOUFS1haa

2007-10-17 14:22:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

say "i" if u don't like President George W. Bush and if u do like him, don't bother.

2007-10-17 14:21:22 · 11 answers · asked by gurria_rulz 2 in Other - Politics & Government

9/11 didn't quite turn out the way Dick Cheney and the PNACer's thought it would, did it?

By now, the entire Middle East was supposed to have been conquered, the American Empire expanded, and militarism recredited. It was supposed to have propelled the neocon party to a glorious, 100 year, iron-fist rule over America. Instead, we have two pitifully failed wars and an American pride and prestige in ruins. To add insult to injury, the GOP will be out of power for decades to come.

Did Cheney miscalculate when he let the terrorists attack on 9/11? Does he regret subverting law enforcement from apprehending the 9/11 hijackers in the months leading up to the attack? Does it keep him up at night knowing that he masterminded the stand-down order of America's air defenses and orchestrated the simultaneous war-games for operational cover on the day of 9/11?

2007-10-17 14:14:41 · 9 answers · asked by Charlie D 1 in Politics

i have done all the papers for us citizenship, i did the fingerprints, english test and i am waiting for the background check. i have been waiting for 10 months now and everytime i call immigration they tell me to call after 30 days. does anyone know anything i can do to speed this process or a place or form where i can acctually get an answer?

2007-10-17 14:14:13 · 7 answers · asked by tironci 2 in Immigration

is there a way to get unemployment while still working?

2007-10-17 14:11:45 · 6 answers · asked by slinkystarr 1 in Government

I am writing a story which features an officer in the British Army during World War I as a character. Would all British Army Second Lieutenants have commanded a full platoon of more than 30 people, or is it possible that some might have ended up commanding sections of just 5-8 men instead?

2007-10-17 14:05:28 · 2 answers · asked by privateerlunatic 1 in Military

Do you think it is helpful, or not? Useful, or not? Also, what is your opinion of the color coding for the advisory system?

2007-10-17 14:00:07 · 3 answers · asked by Stephunkanie 2 in Government

if you don't do you get one in the coast gaurd

2007-10-17 13:59:14 · 9 answers · asked by Random Man 2 in Military