Politics & Government - 17 November 2007

2007-11-17 10:19:29 · 8 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics

2007-11-17 10:18:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I do not believe in the 'supply-and demand' BS...oil companies are making record profits. Why can't the govt do SOMETHING to help out the middle-lower classes cope with this crisis?

2007-11-17 10:16:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-17 10:14:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I have 2 questions about the upcoming presidental elecions/ campaigning...

1) Political strategists say that a presidential candidate will need to raise $100 million to compete effectively in the early 2008 primary season. Where do the candidates get this money? How might the need to raise so much money influence our political system?

2) 10. Do you think the United States is ready for a woman president? An African American president? Explain.

2007-11-17 10:13:10 · 6 answers · asked by Lindsey 3 in Elections

They are the friend of foreign interests and the enemy of the american people.

2007-11-17 10:10:50 · 20 answers · asked by The President 3 in Politics

As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
George Washington

2007-11-17 10:08:50 · 4 answers · asked by justgoodfolk 7 in Politics

why do so many of you continue to harp and cry about Bill lying about getting a hummer from Monica? How do you have the nerve to bring up something so meaningless in the face of our current president who misled the american people to get us into this catastrophe in iraq?

tell me what tangible, real or lasting harm Bill's philandery and dishonesty did to the military, economy or reputation of america. and then let's start the list of what W's folly has done.

2007-11-17 10:08:30 · 15 answers · asked by Archduke Gumbercules 2 in Politics

2007-11-17 10:05:36 · 15 answers · asked by Choco 3 in Politics

When I was taking the ASVAB last week the man conducting the test could not stress enough the importance of getting a degree, "even if you are in downtown Baghdad or Fallujah". I scored an 81 on the ASVAB and I'm trying to join the Infantry and go to Airborne schoo. I already went to MEPS last Wednesday and passed the physical, being "disgustingly healthy" as the good doctor put it, and I am just waiting for my waiver to be approved. I am not stupid by any means, Infantry is just what I want to do. I have 13 college credits already and people I've talked to have made it sound like I can only go to school after my time is up, but I've also seen others say to the contrary. Will I have time or opportunity to use online courses or whatever if/when I am deployed?

2007-11-17 10:04:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

wondering..........

2007-11-17 09:57:43 · 8 answers · asked by ... 4 in Elections

explain.

2007-11-17 09:57:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

In 2001, Bush promised that he will fight dictators anywhere/anytime in the world if they suppress democracy. Here are his quotes which he said in the heat of the moment in 2001, but now finds it too tough to admit them.

'So it is the policy of the United States to seek and support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in every nation and culture, with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world"

'All who live in tyranny & hopelessness can know: I won't ignore your oppression, or excuse your military dictators be they in any part of the world. Anytime.''

"I will encourage reform in other dictatorship run nations by making clear that success in our relations will require the decent treatment of their people."

"I will spread freedom and liberty worldwide and end all dictator run regimes once found of wrongdoing"


So all these quotes apply to dictator Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, who declared state of emergency & fired all judges

No action against Musharaf?

2007-11-17 09:55:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Take a wild guess.

2007-11-17 09:51:54 · 24 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics

Me NO and I don’t think I have ever seen a policeman be abusive, lippy yes and over the top but not aggressive or over physical

2007-11-17 09:48:57 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

what do you do when a country like iran gets a bomb -- wait till they take out NYC? or Tel Aviv? like we waited for Hitler , till he ate up Poland?

2007-11-17 09:47:05 · 9 answers · asked by john knee 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-17 09:46:43 · 14 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

i voted for him in 2004, but there is something so artificial about him to me.i have come to really dislike him.(and i dont need to hear from republicans)

2007-11-17 09:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by moderation 2 in Politics

How can it claim to be a secular democracy with liberal qualities (such as free speech) when it will not tolerate any anti-Gandhi sentiment? The education system, the left-wing media, the law enforcment bodies (such as the police and courts) will come down on you like a ton of bricks if you criticise Gandhi. Text books only give one side of the story, about how great he was blah blah blah blah blah. His failures are not so much looked at and if anyone dares to contradict the presiding sentiment that the majority of Indians have been brainwashed with, they are attacked by the Congress party Goons.

Fair enough, if Indians want to love and admire Ghandhi, that is their decision. However where is the justification in forcing everyone to love and admire him and in curtailing any criticism of Gandhi.

Those people who do not like Gandhi have just as much right to express themselves as those that do love Gandhi. However anti-ghandi people are automatically considered fascist.

2007-11-17 09:44:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-17 09:43:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-17 09:42:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-17 09:42:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-17 09:41:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

So many Republicans seem so hurt and angry about losing power. After President Clinton takes office, what do you think she should do to reach out and help the country heal?

2007-11-17 09:40:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I've heard about it but what exactly is it?

2007-11-17 09:40:27 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-17 09:39:59 · 3 answers · asked by marcecore 1 in Law & Ethics

If someone received an ELS from a branch of the military because of anxiety and suicidal ideations, is there a chance of receiving a waiver to get back into the service (Any branch) ?

2007-11-17 09:39:57 · 11 answers · asked by Piper 1 in Military

what do you have to do thats so bad that, that they kick you out...(ex. Harrasment, etc) please dont joke around, my friend is appealing for a case and I want to help him.

2007-11-17 09:39:44 · 4 answers · asked by Kid(Call SIgn Blaze) 2 in Military

No peeking!

I want to see who will come closest.

2007-11-17 09:38:39 · 6 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics

Why do Republicans hate paying taxes... while they seem to love getting fleeced by corporate America? They pay way too much for health insurance, pharmaceutical drugs, the Iraq war... and a whole lot of other things, and they're just fine with that. Willingness to get taken to the cleaners seems to have become an act of patriotism. Good Americans support capitalism by getting gouged... and bowing to the corporations who are doing the gouging.

But they hate to pay more in taxes, even if it means saving money.

Why?

2007-11-17 09:38:25 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics