Politics & Government - 16 November 2007

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071116/pl_nm/usa_politics_democrats_dc
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She was prepared, firm, and 100 percent ready to lead America," said a statement posted on the Web video link,
..................BUT WAIT A MINUTE......................
Bowman noted that Obama had clearly stated he would be in favor of raising Social Security taxes for high-income earners. He also said Clinton attacked Obama for the position despite having told him, Bowman, she would consider raising those taxes as well, during an October 7 event in his hometown.

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Eager for support from union workers, the Edwards campaign criticized Clinton for having "laughed off" a question about NAFTA by saying, "All I can remember from that is a bunch of charts
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Dodd criticized Clinton for a last-minute shift in her position on the topic, from saying at the last debate it "makes a lot of sense," to being against it
And liberals STILL want the Clintons in the white house again? WHY?

2007-11-16 10:04:12 · 6 answers · asked by koalatcomics 7 in Civic Participation

Yeah it's a problem but is it a national emergency? Isn't it really just a wedge issue, tarted up to rally the faithful?
How would Mr. Tancredo et al propose to round up 12+ million people, let alone pay for it? Who would perform that job? Who would perform their jobs? Why don't they go after those who employ them?
Seriously, if your livelihood or your job is threatened by an illegal immigrant, don't you really have bigger fish to fry? Like an education or your prior choices in life?

2007-11-16 10:02:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

As a vet I feel Medal of Honor winners and POW's
are the hero's. Am I missing something.?

2007-11-16 10:01:47 · 13 answers · asked by ? 6 in Military

Have you ever noticed that the UK Police seem to wear black anti stab vests on top of the high visibility jackets, making them useless.

Does anyone else think this seems crazy, surely wearing the anti stab vests under the hi vis jacket makes more sense

2007-11-16 10:01:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;

The meaning is: The Government will NOT establish a State Religion. ( See Church of England )

2007-11-16 10:00:57 · 2 answers · asked by Realist 2 in Government

Thanks to a link provided to me in another question (at bottom), it appear that Hillary **UNBELIEVABLY** is supporting and promoting CENSORSHIP!!

Censorship should be ANATHEMA to all sensible and thinking Americans! And SHE actually seems to be advocating the censorship and restriction of something as harmless and innocuous as **video games**.

This quirk on her part is really scary!! Imagine having a President who would flout our First Amendment rights?!? YIKES!!

I have a yard sign for her in front of my house, and have planned to vote for her in the Iowa Caucus. But now I don't know! A **censor** for President? Looks like I'd better re-evaluate Barack Obama and John Edwards, and see how THEY would stand on this! *Before* I cast my IOWA vote!

2007-11-16 09:59:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

It used to be illegal for a woman to vote in this country. Do you think that it was wrong for women to protest that law? It used to be illegal for blacks to share the same spaces as whites during segregation. So do you think it was wrong for those blacks to organize PEACEFUL sit-ins to bring about change even though they were breaking the law while doing so? It used to be illegal for a black and a white person to get married during segregation times in this country. Because they were of different races, their love was against the law. So do you think it was wrong for them to be in love even though the law prohibited it? I ask this becasue many people say that the reason they oppose illegal immigration is just because "it is illegal". Given the history of this country making some pretty ridiculous things illegal, can we really use that as a defense?

2007-11-16 09:59:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

http://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/fed_dept/2007/11/08/47747.html?s=al&promo_code=3CA4-1&CFID=40789&CFTOKEN=68602478

Absolutely infuriating! No?

2007-11-16 09:57:37 · 2 answers · asked by down_with_the_gop 2 in Other - Politics & Government

For instance after 9/11 DHS tried to set up a program that had neighbors turning in neighbors. So, do you think that this could be another way of conditioning us to do something that we normally would never do, unless someone was in danger of being hurt?

Normally people don't turn in those who they don't agree with.

Comments? Thoughts?

This is a serious question, so please no foil hat comments.

2007-11-16 09:57:24 · 13 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6 in Government

search warrant was issued for an address for drugs

2007-11-16 09:56:44 · 5 answers · asked by nrid_srid 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I just answered a question it was (Who is your Hero) I was very surprised to only see one answer saying soldiers who died for our country. Are u surprised more ppl didnt think of soldiers as their heros? Is America as patriotic as we say we are?

2007-11-16 09:54:27 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Like T-Shirts and stuff. I'm broke but I wanna support her.

2007-11-16 09:51:31 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Or can we at all?

2007-11-16 09:49:10 · 14 answers · asked by Dani 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-16 09:48:43 · 8 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2 in Elections

2007-11-16 09:47:46 · 12 answers · asked by PunnkPrincess 1 in Law & Ethics

This killed me deeply when i found out the girl i see as a role model was getting raped and molested ever since she was 4 years old. she is turning 17 and still is going through this craziness!!! I hate for the simple fact that she told people such as her mom coaches and school counselor and this person is still not put in jail. My friend is very smart and athletic and she has soo much going for her. she is the top of our class and she is a beast in basketball, and she works a part time job.all around she is very strong young individual. she told all this to me last nite and i will not stop until this person that is doing this is put to jail. today i had her talk to the counsleor and aparently they have already talked!! Why isn't anything happening yet?? Who can i talk to to get this all over with? who can i call? plz help me becuz she really does not deserve this!

2007-11-16 09:46:42 · 16 answers · asked by livin_life 2 in Law & Ethics

Innocent polish visitor killed by Canadian Police at airport with Tazer

Is it just me that knew that these are not as harmless as we get told

2007-11-16 09:46:27 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Since Barry Bonds testified in 2003 and the indictment was just handed down this week, November 2007 - EXACTLY how long is the Statue of Limitations? I find the length of time to file an indictment against Barry Bonds for perjury totally unbelievable and unacceptable! DOES ANYONE KNOW?

2007-11-16 09:44:57 · 2 answers · asked by Cat Lover 1 in Law & Ethics

any thing!

2007-11-16 09:44:16 · 5 answers · asked by love & peace 2 in Law & Ethics

I'm referring to personal responsibility and accountability.
What is your political persuasion?

2007-11-16 09:41:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I do not dislike Paul, but what other candidates will at least try to thwart illegal immigration and illegals? I know that no democrats will.

2007-11-16 09:40:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

or she have a beer?

2007-11-16 09:39:59 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Three years ago my Army friend got a DUI, nobody was injured (thank God), but the military wasn't happy. He ended up getting demoted from E-6 to E-5. A few years ago he was able to put on E-6 again, but he doubts he'll ever be able to put on E-7 or E-8 (he should be E-8 by now). He's got 5 more years until he retires and it seems like he's lost hope. I'm not familiar with the Army rules, but I want to know anythingthat may keep him motivated. It seems like he hasn't gotten over it and he blames himself over and over again. Saying what he could have been... I'm thinking he might be able to put on E-8 if he's really motivated, but I don't want to seem over excited. Does anyone know if there is anything he can do or if it is possible for him to at least put on E-7 before retirement? I'd be so appreciative.

2007-11-16 09:39:37 · 9 answers · asked by Y.a.S.L 3 in Military

I have lived in several states and never before have I been required to present an embossed copy of my marriage certificate to get my driver's license. I was wondering if WV was the only backwards state to require this. Please tell me your state when you respond. Thanks.

2007-11-16 09:32:20 · 16 answers · asked by TYG 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-16 09:28:18 · 25 answers · asked by Choco 3 in Politics

My son is being discharged from the Army. He desperately wants to stay in but made a horrible mistake and smoked a joint while home on leave several months ago. He did 45 days extra duty and had 1/2 of his pay taken for a month and a half. He thought that was it. He then found out they were kicking him out. He wants nothing more than to serve his country and is devistated by what has happened. His ra code is a 4 which means he can never go back in. Is there anything that can be done?

2007-11-16 09:27:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I remember when I was in Jr high.

The World was getting colder. Pollution was blocking out the sun.

Now it's keeping it in?

2007-11-16 09:27:12 · 17 answers · asked by I want my two dollars? 3 in Politics

2007-11-16 09:26:11 · 15 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

#1 demographic to consider themselves "very religous":
African-American females.

#1 demographic to have an abortion:
Same.

Is this in the same phychology as 'religous hypocrisy"?

2007-11-16 09:24:05 · 13 answers · asked by Zinger! 3 in Politics

2007-11-16 09:22:48 · 22 answers · asked by Grayline 4 in Immigration