Politics & Government - 18 October 2007

Did Bush ignore a C.I.A. report that warned "Al Qaeda poised to attack inside the U.S............... in the months prior to the attack on 9-11? Where was he and what was he doing after being handed said "report"?

2007-10-18 23:51:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-10-18 23:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

I just do not see what exactly libs have done as the republicans and Bush are the ones who manipulated all America with lies and false neo-con dreams,so why are libs,the responsable party?,,,not that I like libs,,but truth is truth or?

2007-10-18 23:43:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Please watch this video before replying.

It's an hour and 15 minutes of your time, but if you are of voting age and intend to participate in 2008 elections this question must be answered.

I'm asking for the courtesy to look at some facts on the subject before answering.

2007-10-18 23:41:48 · 11 answers · asked by anyusmoon1 3 in Elections

2007-10-18 23:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Randy M 1 in Elections

Anyone else here in the Southeast getting their butts thrashed by the weather?

2007-10-18 23:34:02 · 14 answers · asked by The prophet of DOOM 5 in Politics

I'm in the Uk with a 6 month stay stamp in my passport and I want get married here to my fiance who is EU citizen. Do i need a certificate of approval and can I get it while being here on a 6 month stay ?
Thank you !

2007-10-18 23:26:52 · 8 answers · asked by Ol-Blu-Eyes 4 in Immigration

Hello, had my interview with the OC, Black Watch (RR of S) on Wednesday and have been told I now have a sponsor and just wait now for a date to attend Sandhurst (after AOSB).

I am very eager and pleased and am working hard to make sure I tick all of the boxes at Selection and Basic. I know young Officer cadets aren't the most liked, or respected, of British Army personnel but I'd really appreciate any tips for vets as to how to make sure I come across as a genuine, hard-working young Officer and not a toss-pot.

I've been told by my veteran WW2 grandfather (a former SNCO) that I must always remember the RSM is God (regardless of my rank), that repsect is earned and not given freely, and that an Officer is expected both to lead from the front and do everything a little better than the rankers in order to set the best example. His words, not mine.

Are these valid, and do you have anything to add? Thanks!

2007-10-18 23:09:58 · 13 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Military

I was just wondering how many of the people that regularly use this site are aware of the number 10 downing street petition system.

http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/list/open?cat=760

The questions are:

Have you used it before?
Were you happy with the results?

2007-10-18 23:09:37 · 12 answers · asked by Link strikes back 6 in Government

I have heard this from a friend and was just curious as to whether or not this is true- thanks!

2007-10-18 22:58:25 · 5 answers · asked by DaveyMcB 3 in Military

Isn't K-Rudd's "me-tooism" placing a Labor victory at risk? Aren't you disappointed with his just-announced tax policy? Why should the swinging voters choose Labor if their policies are not significantly different from the Coalition's?

2007-10-18 22:57:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

i am in the United Stated Marine Corps, i was placed on the BCP( Body Composition Program) back in may because a was 7 lbs overweight and had a body fat % of 27%. I just finished the program i tried every thing i could think of to lose the weight but i ended up gaining 4lbs on the program and my body fat stayed the same. i was told they were going to extend me on the program for another 6 months today. i just wanna get out like the order (P6100.12 ) says. im tired of being harrased for being overweight. my command thinks that i am purposely tring to fail so that i can be kicked out. is there anyone i can turn to?

2007-10-18 22:55:22 · 10 answers · asked by Mr Smith 1 in Military

2007-10-18 22:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by kachamuchakabali 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-18 22:47:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-10-18 22:40:53 · 10 answers · asked by esme99us 1 in Elections

if all of africa united what would be there army capabilty in 5 years lets say if they had a combined force of 1.4 million active troops and 2.1 millon reserve

in depth anwers plz

2007-10-18 22:35:58 · 4 answers · asked by V-8 BLAST 1 in Military

2007-10-18 22:18:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Is the 'Voice of Reason' still here on YA? - perhaps he could volunteeer to fill it.

2007-10-18 22:10:08 · 12 answers · asked by James T 3 in Politics

Hopefully it has had a bit of a spruce up after all the Official Prime Ministers residence has been empty for 12 yrs.
Wont it be good to have our politicians back in Canberra where they belong that's why it was built.
If by some miracle Liberal do win do where do you think Peter will reside.

2007-10-18 22:05:56 · 4 answers · asked by molly 7 in Elections

2007-10-18 21:48:40 · 17 answers · asked by perkyprimrose 1 in Law & Ethics

I'm Russian passport holder with an American green card. Do I need visa for Venezuela if I'm coming/leaving same day on a cruiseship? It's with Royal Caribbean cruises.
Thank you.

2007-10-18 21:47:28 · 3 answers · asked by agirl27 2 in Embassies & Consulates

Before you answer read the LINK that shows that even bush knew Osama Bin Laden was targeting the USA

http://edition.cnn.com/2000/US/02/02/cia.terrorism/

2007-10-18 21:27:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Aren't they just different words for the same thing?

2007-10-18 21:25:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-18 21:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

If a company in the US is employing child labor overseas to manufacture its product, is it legal or illegal?

2007-10-18 21:15:59 · 8 answers · asked by fwerds 2 in Law & Ethics

leaving soon for basic....i'm nervous and getting more everyday that passes.....what things should i have memorized before i leave and any other good advice from the one's who've lived it.... thanx everybody

2007-10-18 21:15:34 · 15 answers · asked by truegrit 4 in Military

a change in rules: we are now told that regardless of our beliefs they will simply TAKE our organs unless we opt out. is anyone else taking a moral stand here and tearing up their doner card and making the effort to opt out. perhaps if they offered to pay for funeral expenses but that would be wrong, wouldnt it? its ok to take organs but not to sell them? i hate everything about this country. except samantha janus.

2007-10-18 21:03:31 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-18 21:02:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-10-18 21:01:28 · 8 answers · asked by Robert O 2 in Other - Politics & Government

A little history lesson: If you don't know the answer, make your best guess. Answer all the questions before looking at the answers. Who said it? [You may be surprised by the answers.]

1) "We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."

A. Karl Marx
B. Adolph Hitler
C. Joseph Stalin
D. None of the above

2) "It's time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few, and for the few...and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity."

A. Lenin
B. Mussolini
C. Idi Amin
D. None of the Above

3) "(We)...can't just let business as usual go on, and that means something has to be taken away from some people."

A. Nikita Khrushev
B. Josef Goebbels
C. Boris Yeltsin
D. None of the above

4) "We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own...in order to create this common ground."

A. Mao Tse Dung
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Kim Jong Il
D. None of the above

5) "I certainly think the free-market has failed."

A. Karl Marx
B. Lenin
C. Molotov
D. None of the above

6) "I think it's time to send a clear message to what has become the most profitable sector in (the) entire economy that they are being watched."

A. Pinochet
B. Milosevic
C. Saddam Hussein
D. None of the above















Answers:

(1) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/29/2004
(2) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 5/29/2007
(3) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(4) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(5) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(6) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 9/2/2005

Be afraid. Be very, very afraid!

2007-10-18 21:01:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections