Politics & Government - 16 November 2007

I'm tired of both parties not considering the people, but considering big business.

2007-11-16 14:13:43 · 13 answers · asked by warjo2611 2 in Politics

I'm at a high school age, but I never went, and don't want to go, so would it be possible to join the SF with a GED once I'm old enough? Or should I just not bother with the SF? Anything else I should know?

Serious answers only, please.

2007-11-16 14:10:34 · 11 answers · asked by mi.os 1 in Military

My friend voluntarily checked into a hospital with symptoms of depression and had suicidal thoughts, therefore, he was place on a "hold". He was in this hospital for 5 weeks and felt better than ever. He was then transfered to Blackfoot State Hospital in Idaho and has been there for a week. He's not seen a Dr. nor has he been evaluated. The place is extremely dangerous as well as full of extremely ill patients. He wants to leave but we don't know what type of crime this would be or what his rights are. Also, we would like to know what type of Attorney would handle a case such as this. The irony of it all is that he himself is a Psychologist.

2007-11-16 14:09:44 · 4 answers · asked by Cris K 2 in Law & Ethics

instead of on the traditional left-hand side ?

2007-11-16 14:07:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

i want to get involved with the military: army, navy, marines, but i want to do something that doesn't involve going to war overseas or something like that. is it possible to do non-combat related things without having to do active service?

2007-11-16 14:06:02 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Why now? Unless I'm mistaken, Hanoi John Kerry isn't even running for President again

BOSTON - Sen. John Kerry, whose 2004 presidential campaign was torpedoed by critics of his Vietnam War record, said Friday he has personally accepted a Texas oilman's offer to pay $1 million to anyone who can disprove even a single charge of the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071117/ap_on_re_us/kerry_swift_boat;_ylt=AggsE7pXY6r6O4Gqg.BUK6lH2ocA

2007-11-16 14:04:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Treaties and dialog went on and on and on. The two countries agreed. Signed, sealed, (paid $15 million for 2 deserts) and DONE.

Mexico did nothing with what desert-land it kept. The U.S.?

Vegas.

Los Angeles (irrigated it - now THAT took imagination and some SERIOUS engineering)

Hollywood

MCRD San Diego (Wanna pick on THOSE boys? Go ahead, Make some YouTuber's day)

Solar One in Barstow, CA

Did I miss any desert wonders that the land of LAW built and the others did NOT?

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2007-11-16 14:02:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Why ? Why not ???

2007-11-16 14:01:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Does anyone really believe that there is any politican in Washington that cares about the average person. If so whom would it be and why. Anymore I think myself everyone of the is out for themselves. I cannot remember the house nor the senate nor the president doing anything for the common man since 1963. Am I wrong to feel that way???

2007-11-16 14:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by brianandchristinenickel 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Why are the costs of the Iraq war not considered part of our larger budget debate? On Tuesday, Bush vetoed Congress’ $606 billion labor, health and education bill because of a $10 billion difference on spending for domestic concerns. This on the same day President Bush signed a $471 Billion Military budget, which includes such "pork" waste as Joint Strike Fighters, Missile Defense and Space-Based Weapons systems. But he is asking for a supplemental appropriation of $196 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan—an increase of $46 billion over what he had sought in October.

So it comes down to this: Bush can bust the budget for Iraq, but God forbid that we spend a little more on education.


http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-11-13-bush-bill_N.htm

http://democrats.senate.gov/dpc/dpc-new.cfm?doc_name=lb-110-1-108

2007-11-16 13:58:05 · 13 answers · asked by Richard V 6 in Politics

I really think America needs a paper trail. Sometimes I almost think elections are not truly counted. We need a paper trail to confirm the computer votes. Agree?

2007-11-16 13:57:46 · 10 answers · asked by fred g 3 in Elections

It seems some lady was displeased, because according to her, Santa was calling her that.

What say you?

2007-11-16 13:54:09 · 29 answers · asked by Bubba 6 in Politics

2007-11-16 13:53:17 · 4 answers · asked by mannyp029 1 in Other - Politics & Government

They make too much money already. Don't you think?

2007-11-16 13:51:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I dont see the point there are alot of people saying that the war is over oil. I believe it i think they told us were fighting terrorist as an excuse. im glad we brought some of them to justice but i cant help wondering why we are still over there. do you think god wants us to blow up innocent people who did nothing not everyone over there hates us. i get it mess with america and youll pay. they have payed why is the government so bloodthirsty?!!

2007-11-16 13:50:28 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

have two or three more elections to narrow it down to one on each side? I don't think its fair the candidate I support may not be on the ballot. Any thoughts?

2007-11-16 13:49:37 · 9 answers · asked by the pink baker 6 in Elections

How do you think all those people are DEAD from Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction if Saddam didn't have any?

2007-11-16 13:45:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

A friend of mine just went for a child support hearing. He owes 9 years of back child support. Can he request and have it granted by law that the child support payment be deposited into a college savings account for his child?

2007-11-16 13:44:30 · 6 answers · asked by ilovemycfnissan@yahoo.com 3 in Law & Ethics

..is it then OK to call a rapist an "unauthorized conjugal partner"?

2007-11-16 13:43:18 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Shouldn’t more of you volunteer – after all; this unnecessary war of choice was your idea?

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“Poll: More troops unhappy with Bush’s course in Iraq “

http://www.militarycity.com/polls/2006_main.php

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“Army desertion rate up 80 pct. since '03”

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071117/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/military_deserters

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“Every week, 120 US war veterans commit suicide”

http://www.maltastar.com/pages/msFullArt.asp?an=16573

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“War Vets Suffer Intensified Mental Distress Over Time, Study Finds”

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/july-dec07/stress_11-14.html

2007-11-16 13:38:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

These are wonderful guys who have put their lives on the line also, and I am tired of hear the gay jokes about the guys in the Navy!

2007-11-16 13:36:51 · 14 answers · asked by Bitsy 3 in Military

air pllutions. There is almost no Enviromental Regulations in China. Why do they get a "free" ride?

2007-11-16 13:33:36 · 14 answers · asked by Dina W 6 in Politics

Only the Bush administration continues to natter about a bogus "War on Terror." Others are more candid:

Republican Sen. Senator Charles Hagel: "People say we're not fighting for oil. Of course we are. They talk about America's national interest. What the hell do you think they're talking about? We're not there for figs." (Speaking at Catholic University, Sept. 24, 2007)

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, in his book The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World: "I'm saddened that it is politically inconvenient to acknowledge what everyone knows: The Iraq war is largely about oil."

Democratic Sen. Jon Tester: "We're still fighting a war in Iraq and people who are honest about it will admit we're there over oil." (Associated Press, Sept. 24, 2007)

Gen. John Abizaid, retired CENTCOM commander: "Of course it's about oil, we can't really deny that." (Speaking at Stanford University, Oct. 13, 2007)

2007-11-16 13:32:48 · 17 answers · asked by Richard V 6 in Politics

The Debt to the Penny and Who Holds It
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np

How much has the debt increased since we've had a majority of Democrats in Congress? I thought they were going to make our life better when they took office if we gave them a chance. What happened?

The President can't introduce and vote on bills. He can only endorse or veto them.

The war was already in progress, so look at all of the added expenditures this Democratic Congress has voted on since they've been in office.

I guess it's easy for them to spend someone else's money. Maybe they need a reduction in salary to the level they have put the majority of US citizens at.

Think it's time for a change?

2007-11-16 13:30:38 · 6 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Politics

A $100 or $200 bounty to be paid to local law enforcement agencies for the capture of illegal aliens. There is no incentive right now for local law enforcement to capture or hold on to illegals. This would encurage there capture and return to there home land. So what do you think ?

2007-11-16 13:30:27 · 6 answers · asked by old-bald-one 5 in Politics

FROM THE ARTICLE:

"He welcomed illegal aliens to the city," Romney told reporters

"That sanctuary state of mind is one of the reasons we have so many illegal immigrants in our country today."

RUDY. CRITICIZES MITT BACK

""Under Gov. Mitt Romney the number of illegal immigrants skyrocketed, while he recommended millions of dollars in state aid to numerous sanctuary cities and to companies employing illegal immigrants, not to mention the illegals working on his own lawn," Giuliani spokeswoman Maria Comella said in a statement."

http://www.newsmax.com/insidecover/romney/2007/11/15/49927.html

You have to wonder if Romney is just another liberal R"Under Gov. Mitt Romney the number of illegal immigrants skyrocketed, while he recommended millions of dollars in state aid to numerous sanctuary cities and to companies employing illegal immigrants, not to mention the illegals working on his own lawn," Giuliani spokeswoman Maria Comella said in a statement.

2007-11-16 13:29:50 · 7 answers · asked by GOD BLESS AMERICA/ANTI LIB 2 in Politics

2007-11-16 13:28:08 · 8 answers · asked by keeb12 2 in Law & Ethics

I mean... does West Virginia say "liberal hotbed" to anyone else?

2007-11-16 13:26:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-16 13:26:32 · 5 answers · asked by uam_na 1 in Immigration

2007-11-16 13:25:54 · 16 answers · asked by josie 2 in Politics