Politics & Government - 16 November 2007

Voting for the person you think will lie to you the least????

If this is true, what does that say about our voting habits, the candidates, the 2 parties, and our own common sense???

2007-11-16 12:26:11 · 7 answers · asked by Adam G 6 in Elections

2007-11-16 12:24:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-16 12:22:16 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

to accept it? Why are people afraid to accept that they came from the ocean and crept upon the land millions of years ago?

2007-11-16 12:19:05 · 7 answers · asked by americanhero_aa 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-16 12:10:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Are we a democracy? We say we spread it, but is the goverment we are a part of a democracy?

I say no, a democracy gives more power to the people, were a republic, if we were a democracy, the votes we give every 4 years for president would mean something, not jsut be a popularity contest that means jack.

What are your views, are we a democracy, a republic, what are your views on this topic?
*I'm a history and geography major with some politics majoring, and im 14, i just know this anyways*

2007-11-16 12:09:28 · 23 answers · asked by ssteiner209 2 in Government

After watching last nights debate I found the numbers used very confusing. According to Senator Obama the top 6 % of Americans make $97,000 a year or more. According to the SCHIPs bill, the highest rate for the poor who need health care is $83,000 a year. Does that mean that middle America is only $14,000 difference between the two. I find this very confusing and would like to find out if this is accurate.

2007-11-16 12:07:07 · 16 answers · asked by rance42 5 in Politics

At the democratic debates in Las Vegas last night John Edwards pointed out that Hillary Clinton is taking contributions from special interest groups (he failed to mention that she is also taking contributions from convicted felons that Bill commuted their sentences and at least known felon who was wanted by the FBI). When he did there was a lot of booing from the audience. I took this as a show of disapproval for Clinton taking the contributions; however, I heard a discussion today that said Edwards was being booed. I still believe the booing was directed toward Clinton’s contributions. She is the bad element in the conversation; surely the people were not booing Edwards for letting the people know the truth. If Clinton does not want people to know she is taking this kind of money she should not be accepting it. What do you think; was the booing against Clinton or Edwards?

2007-11-16 12:05:23 · 3 answers · asked by Dallen B 5 in Civic Participation

Im going into the 2/138th and couldnt find any info if they have been to Iraq and when. Is there a place that has a list of units that have been deployed overseas and when? Also, how long in advance do you find out before you unit gets deployed?

2007-11-16 12:05:14 · 4 answers · asked by HookemHorns21 4 in Military

John Edwards pointed out at the Las Vegas Democratic debates that Hillary Clinton is taking contributions from special interest groups (he failed to mention that she is also taking contributions from convicted felons that Bill commuted their sentences and at least known felon who was wanted by the FBI). When he did there was a lot of booing from the audience. I took this as a show of disapproval for Clinton taking the contributions; however, I heard a discussion today that said Edwards was being booed. I still believe the booing was directed toward Clinton’s contributions. She is the bad element in the conversation; surely the people were not booing Edwards for letting the people know the truth. If Clinton does not want people to know she is taking this kind of money she should not be accepting it. What do you think; was the booing against Clinton or Edwards?

2007-11-16 12:04:00 · 9 answers · asked by Dallen B 5 in Politics

I've heard rumors that the government is actually watching our text messaged and phone calls. Is this true?

2007-11-16 12:01:07 · 8 answers · asked by John 1 in Government

2007-11-16 12:00:39 · 17 answers · asked by Choco 3 in Politics

A "friend" needed to borow my cell phone so i let her. She then took it and lost it. Somehow her cousin has it. She has also stolen a ipod, and her own phone. She did this to make it seem like it wasnt her stealing stuff.. I want to know if I have any right to sue her.

2007-11-16 12:00:24 · 5 answers · asked by arcticstorm 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,311848,00.html

2007-11-16 11:59:06 · 8 answers · asked by screw ball 3 in Politics

on one hand billions and billions are spent on military which could block border on mexico easily. coast guard, marines, air force, marines, border patrol, volunteers, etc etc. bull barleycorn. blocking the border is just getting unbelieveable lipservice. it hurts milions of profesional trade people, workers all across america. once is was left alone because they picked the crops. seemed okay. now it is altogether different.

is that okay with you?

2007-11-16 11:58:01 · 7 answers · asked by NYC Sewers 5 in Immigration

In such a way that the government would give everyone that is able a job and pay everyone equally. This way there is no unequal distribution of wealth concetrated in the hands of the rich capitalists who think inequality is just, especially when they don,t mind exploiting the working class, paying them less then their labour is worth. I think everyone should be treated equally. Nobody should own anything, but rather we all share it and help to achieve a great society together. What do you think?

2007-11-16 11:57:19 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My brother wants to join the air force. A while ago the recruiter said he can't join because he was a single father. Now that he's married, the recruiter still says he can't enlist. Is this true?

2007-11-16 11:55:45 · 16 answers · asked by Al 4 in Military

will it even really matter?

2007-11-16 11:54:38 · 37 answers · asked by ? 2 in Elections

I was an immigrant myself before becoming a citizen. While being a Resident Alien, if I had lost my Green Card I would be "an undocumented immigrant" but I would still be a legal one. Why isn't everybody loudly protesting against this (deliberate, I suspect) twisting of a subject by the so-called "immigrants' rights advocates"???

2007-11-16 11:54:24 · 22 answers · asked by Mr. Speaker 4 in Immigration

I am writing an Ethics paper on the subject of mutually assured destruction. The idea is that when two countries have a critical mass of nuclear weapons aimed at each other, neither will attack because the threat of retaliation is too menacing. If peace can be attained through these means, is it worth it? I have my own opinions but I'd love to hear some more.

Thanks.

2007-11-16 11:50:47 · 6 answers · asked by olleicua 2 in Military

Why are they so pro-illegal? You wouldn't suppose that there is some kind of intimidation going on behind the sceens. Like if they don't stop Mexico won't be our freind anymore, & will make somebody else their freind. They know that over 80% of the American public is anti-illegal yet they persist on trying to convince us to compromise our stand on this issue. I know not what steps others will take, but as for me give me freedom from illegal immigration or give death. An American Patriot!!!!!!!

2007-11-16 11:49:32 · 2 answers · asked by GREGORIOUSITY 5 in Immigration

2007-11-16 11:48:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-16 11:46:01 · 13 answers · asked by Po 5 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-16 11:43:50 · 18 answers · asked by Choco 3 in Politics

No global warming controls have been set up by most of the major nations, No one cares that we(The US) intend to nuke two opposing countries (Iran, North Korea), Our government is unwilling to allow Hydrogen or electric cars to be accesible to mainstream america, And we (The US) happily invade countries knowing full well we are adding to the apocalyptic hatred the muslim extremists believe in. Why are we allowing this to happen? Shouldn't we revolt and start anew? Shouldn't other major nations try to stop global warming too? Oh, and No republican/ Democrat propeganda Please; I want fact based answers not asinine opinions based on Fox News reports.

2007-11-16 11:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by psychotick 2 in Government

2007-11-16 11:42:37 · 4 answers · asked by caejje 1 in Law & Ethics

the military acts like they are this good way to travel and have fun when actually they are apying you to hide thier sin and waste and discust. having alcohol at the command and in the squadron office. the navy is just a bunch of drunks and if you dont drink you will pay dearly for it. its all about dictatorship and wasting money and making last minute decisions. cant work on the base if you have any type of charge? wow. thats retarted. how does my charge from 4 years ago effect you? did i lie or cheat or steal then fire me. dont fire me before i commit the act. the goverenment new about the attacks on 9/11 and now trying to shift the focus from them being at fault to base contracts being the reason.

2007-11-16 11:39:14 · 10 answers · asked by Angela 1 in Law & Ethics

follow up to this question.

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AggtdZ_ktW3jIV.c0crWGn8gBgx.;_ylv=3?qid=20071116155521AAMZEbC

2007-11-16 11:37:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

On the way home from the mall today on the subway (traveling 15 feet above ground), on the way past a skate park a man chased and pushed down this man and started kicking his head and stepping on him...then a man got off his bike and tackled the guy attacking to get him to stop...then the train left and that's all I saw. Do I need to do anything...all I remember is that, and the attacker was wearing black and white stripped track pants. It looked bad, he was kicking his head in.

I havn't heard anything on the news, but it might still be too early...this was about 2 hours ago.

2007-11-16 11:32:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-16 11:31:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics