Politics & Government - 31 October 2007

And do you believe they do?

2007-10-31 11:11:58 · 21 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

NEWARK, Del., October 30, 2007—The University of Delaware subjects students in its residence halls to a shocking program of ideological reeducation that is referred to in the university’s own materials as a “treatment” for students’ incorrect attitudes and beliefs. The Orwellian program requires the approximately 7,000 students in Delaware’s residence halls to adopt highly specific university-approved views on issues ranging from politics to race, sexuality, sociology, moral philosophy, and environmentalism. The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) is calling for the total dismantling of the program, which is a flagrant violation of students’ rights to freedom of conscience and freedom from compelled speech.

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2007-10-31 11:09:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Scuse me for not perfect English...Italian politic system is a disaster...I pray you...give me an advice...I want to escape from this country!!!!...(I accept answers in Italian language...)
Thank you for the patient..

2007-10-31 11:09:01 · 8 answers · asked by ensie88 3 in Other - Politics & Government

A noun, a verb and 911 as Senator Joseph Bidon puts it

2007-10-31 11:04:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-10-31 11:03:15 · 18 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

2007-10-31 11:02:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

An article mentioned that she has been a "punching bag" for Obama, Edwards, etc.

2007-10-31 11:01:45 · 10 answers · asked by How Big is Your Govt Check 3 in Politics

I live in Michigan and I am thinking about taking a company to small claims court that is based in Las Vegas. I am just wondering if I will have to go to Vegas to do this, or if they will have to come here? Also, does anyone know how much this will cost me, and if the person who loses has to pay court costs?

2007-10-31 10:58:57 · 4 answers · asked by Nick P 1 in Law & Ethics

I am a Sheriff's officer, so part of the job. Off duty I do as well. I have a big priority on my own time to assist Blacks who have broken down, run out of gas or the like. Why? In those rare cases where it was me needing help, it was always a Black that stopped to help me. Sometimes with their family along. Worst problem I ever ran into was a woman complaining I was scratching her bumper with the jack while changing her tire. Not for everyone perhaps, but I have no fears. 45 years of this and nothing bad yet.

I also pick up hitchhikers. Can't stand seeing them in the rain. I have frequently got them a meal in a sit down restaurant and even bought them a bus ticket to Eugene, Portland, Reno or Las Vegas. Also, never a bad incident. I am an athiest. If something bad is going to happen it can as easily happen safely at home.

2007-10-31 10:58:43 · 23 answers · asked by genghis1947 4 in Law & Ethics

i've wanted to be a Marine since i learned to walk...i dont have the best grades in school and i dont want to be in school much longer...i want to get my GED...Join the Marines...is that possible? will they take people with GED's? if i cant join the Marines...i dont know what id do with my life

2007-10-31 10:50:12 · 24 answers · asked by David S 1 in Military

Was it a good thing that people dodged the draft in vietnam, or that rosa parks sat in the front of the bus? Or should we just blindly obey the law becuase its the law?

2007-10-31 10:49:05 · 13 answers · asked by Psychedelic Pantheist 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-31 10:46:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-31 10:45:28 · 11 answers · asked by NONAME 1 in Politics

2007-10-31 10:45:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-10-31 10:42:46 · 20 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics

2007-10-31 10:40:15 · 4 answers · asked by GargVK 7 in Politics

2007-10-31 10:39:55 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My husband requires a great deal more points to be promoted to E-5 than the other guys in his unit (82nd ABN DIV), why is this?

2007-10-31 10:38:26 · 6 answers · asked by ME 2 in Military

If someone who is 6'2 weighs 175 then chances are that they are probably going to look kind of tall and thin, and if they are muscular they probably will not have much muscle or else they would weigh more than that. Although 175 lbs is within the reccomended weight for a male who is 6'2, the reality is that the most "robust, strong-looking" individuals of that height usually weigh much more than 175. In addition, there are plenty of people who are taller than 6'2, so it is not like it is unusual for someone to be that height. So how it it that George Washington was considered uniquely "robust and tall" when he was no taller than anyone else, and in fact weighed a great deal less than a lot of people?

2007-10-31 10:38:21 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah P. 1 in Other - Politics & Government

One of the reasons liberal viewpoints are disregarded and ridiculed is the extent to which they're assumed to be inextricably connected to the Democratic Party. Likewise, conservative viewpoints are often invalidated based on the assumption that conservative=Republican.

Truthfully, I think Democrats pretend to be liberal, and Republicans pretend to be conservative, for voting purposes, making empty appeals at "truth" or "public good" or "individual liberty," which they universally claim to value.

Please speak up if you tend to have either a liberal viewpoint or a conservative one, and yet tend to dissociate yourself from any political party. As a self-proclaimed independent liberal thinker, I believe I have more in common with real conservatives than Democrats or Republicans. I'm interested to see if there are others around here like myself.

Thanks.

2007-10-31 10:36:39 · 9 answers · asked by Buying is Voting 7 in Politics

My husband has the $400,000 policy through the Army, does that only apply to his if he's on duty, or is it 24/7 for as long as he's enlisted? I need to know if we need another life insurance policy on him if, for example, he died while on leave or on his way to work, etc.

2007-10-31 10:32:34 · 10 answers · asked by ME 2 in Military

My sisters husband died about 2 1/2 years ago and now that my sister gets social security they took my 14 year old nephews medicaid away? I think thats wrong how else can she be taking him to his physical therapy and getting him a bigger wheel chair if she dont have medicaid. she cant aford a private insurance and is having a very difficult time. shes the bravest women ever she shows no fear and no worries, but i know shes scared. she also works at the school with the handicaped children. and insurance is also expensive there. Is there anything she can do to get back his medicaid?

2007-10-31 10:29:38 · 4 answers · asked by Aikalee 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-31 10:25:17 · 5 answers · asked by Nikki R 1 in International Organizations

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc7i0wCFf8g

Are the brain-beams getting to the Bush family, too?

2007-10-31 10:23:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I know, I know, this is not something that has anything to do with political ideology, or part. And it is unfair to pick on republicans in any way based on the actions of one person. But it is too funny that this keeps happening to Republicans.

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_103107WAB_curtis_resignation_LJ.1c5c1238f.html

It is even funny that he was going to spend $1000 for sex. Isn't that typical of Republicans? Gross overspending?

2007-10-31 10:22:27 · 21 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7 in Politics

2007-10-31 10:18:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This had to do with military funerals and people using those funerals to say the soldiers deserve to die because they support a country that supports homosexuality. The question. Are christian fundies in this country just as dangerous as muslim extremists?

2007-10-31 10:18:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Keep in mind that the Antichrist is supposed to be the prince of lies and master of deception.

2007-10-31 10:16:19 · 24 answers · asked by Belzetot 5 in Elections

to cover that UNinsured vet?

2007-10-31 10:16:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-31 10:15:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military