Politics & Government - 8 November 2007

Can race be a valid predictor or criminality, when combined with other factors?

2007-11-08 13:24:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Ask any political scientist what an empire is and they will say its a government that controls its geographical borders, or other territories in has under its control, through military means.

The United States Of America has never done this and is not doing this now.

Yet people still call America an empire, or they say it has imperialist objectives in the mid-east.

So, are we changing the definition of 'empire'?

Perhaps we are including political and economic means among the ways that an empire is built and held on to.

2007-11-08 13:23:59 · 10 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Politics

I have had people call me names. I have had them write me e-mails calling me a traitor to my gender just because I refuse to support Hillary Clinton. It has nothing to do with her being a woman , I don't like anything that she waffles about. I can't say she stands for anything she changes her mind to much. She gives females a bad name and I don't want her representing my gender.

2007-11-08 13:23:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-08 13:22:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

It goes something like that..... Please please please and please include a source if not its ok. =P

2007-11-08 13:20:44 · 5 answers · asked by chana 2 in Elections

Is it True That A Male is not considered an Adult until he turns 21,But a Woman is considered an Adult at the age of 18?

Just Curious

2007-11-08 13:20:02 · 8 answers · asked by vze46v6x 1 in Law & Ethics

http://www.amren.com/mtnews/archives/2007/11/report_illegal_2.php

2007-11-08 13:19:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I am Mexican, and yes, I do think that illegal immigration should definitely stop, but I also think that MOST illegal immigrants, are hard-working people, and SOME do pay taxes, and MOST don't get paid under the table, so they do pay for S.S. that they're gonna end up NOT getting. Apart from telling them to go home, how many of you agree that illegal immigrants that have been here for a while, and have proof that have been paying taxes, and not getting paid under the table, and learn English, and pay a fine, among other things, should have the opportunity, to become citizens. I actually think that would help our weakening economy, as they would start paying taxes, would be able to buy things such as homes and pay applicable taxes. PLEASE, you can say you agree or disagree and share your viewpoint, I just want to see people's position on this issue, and also NO STUPID REMARKS.

2007-11-08 13:18:44 · 27 answers · asked by mofo 2 in Immigration

My fiancee(28) has been in boot camp for the USMC in Parris Island since the 22nd of October as a reservist(NOT active duty). Last week I received letters from him explaining to me that he had been dropped from training because he is in Medical Rehabilitation for fracturing both of his heels. He also explained to me that he is severely depressed and the marines have let him down as far as his expectations of them(He is 4th generation military). He said that he wants to come home and life a normal life. I know that the marines can't just let him come home because that would be a lawsuit against them since he is in their care, so he has to stay long enough to heal THEN return home or return to training... If he doesn't want to continue through boot camp to become a marine, should he try for a medical discharge or failure to adapt(administrative separation). Which one of these and how long would it be before he comes home? They can't keep him there if he hasn't completed boot camp.

2007-11-08 13:17:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I keep seeing posts that bash Clinton. What's wrong with her? I'm only 15, so I'm not all that into the elections and junk, but what did she do to make everyone hate her?

2007-11-08 13:13:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-08 13:10:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

should it be banned or stay how it is. why?

2007-11-08 13:08:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

should I buy theese really cute pink boxing gloves I saw, or get the regular black or red ones? Im worried that I wont be taken seriousely at the boxing club, its mostly male, and Im female. th epink ones would be for a good cause though, some of the money will go to the fight against breast cancer. But really wont the guys joke about it at the gym?

2007-11-08 13:05:08 · 5 answers · asked by Akilee 2 in Military

2007-11-08 13:04:50 · 9 answers · asked by J.C. 2 in Military

I haven't been around recently, and I noticed he created quite a buzz. What happened?

2007-11-08 13:04:08 · 11 answers · asked by Mitchell 5 in Politics

2007-11-08 13:03:42 · 5 answers · asked by Dwayne H 2 in Military

2007-11-08 13:03:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The 2008 Presidential Election is going to be a very important election in the United States of America as Americans select the 44th President of the United States of America to replace George W. Bush. What are ways you can encourage 18 year old graduates out of high school to vote for President of the United States of America since this will be their first time voting for President.

2007-11-08 13:02:46 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Civic Participation

2007-11-08 13:01:00 · 12 answers · asked by I'/\/\AZILLA2 3 in Politics

Why do people feel the need to do this? It's one thing if you disagree with a candidate on the issues.. but why go to the extent of posting blatant lies about that individual? I've seen several questions discrediting a particular candidate.. all the claims that have been made against him/her are completely inaccurate..

2007-11-08 13:00:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

When you vote for a candidate for President of the United States of America, does how much money the candidate has as an individual have an influence on if you vote for them? Why or why not?

To illustrate this point, lets say there are two candidates running for President for your party. Candidate A is a multi-millionare while Candidate B is a Middle Class citizen. Would you most likely choose Candidate A over Candidate B or choose Candidate B over Candidatte A?

2007-11-08 12:59:24 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI 7 in Elections

what are they afraid of? what is the rational reason behind this line of thought? What does it accomplish? I see it as an adolescent action. School yard shenanigans. Do you see us as a threat to you? I have one thing to say NO SOUP FOR YOU!

2007-11-08 12:58:43 · 20 answers · asked by a person of interest 5 in Politics

2007-11-08 12:58:14 · 11 answers · asked by Elutherian 4 in Elections

Looking at just the facts, with neither a black man, muslim or women ever having been president, are the Dem's setting themselves up to lose again?

2007-11-08 12:57:18 · 15 answers · asked by Moss's Minions 2 in Elections

and there's a draft can you get drafted?

2007-11-08 12:56:42 · 12 answers · asked by A soldiers wife 4 in Military

their focus is on their fellow politicians even though there are people who are dying because of hunger, dying because of the lack of medicine...and if there are medicines,it cost a lot...

2007-11-08 12:54:20 · 4 answers · asked by ken 3 in Politics

The stories they tell and videos they show are macabre and have instilled fear in me instead of responsibility.I'm even having bad dreams.....

2007-11-08 12:53:22 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

(1) What is the residence requirement?
To be eligible for Canadian citizenship, you must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) out of the four years (1,460 days) preceding your application.

(2) Please note that you cannot meet the residence requirements for citizenship without a minimum of two (2) years as a permanent resident.

I understood (1) saying.
but I did not understand (2) ,
first, it mentioned that you have to live for 3 years out of 4 years, why here repeated this 2 years?
please give me an example, thank you.

2007-11-08 12:50:35 · 2 answers · asked by for2000 3 in Immigration

2007-11-08 12:47:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

can anyone explain,how they find through their religion,how the earth is only 5,000 years old?????
if someone gives me a valid explanation,other than the bible says so,i will give it serious thought.
many books have been proven full of crap in the past.
science has given me many thousands of reasons to question the biblical rendition.
please don't babble with your political garbage.....
just explain why you feel and believe the way you do.....

2007-11-08 12:41:17 · 17 answers · asked by bo-bo 3 in Politics