Politics & Government - 20 November 2007

Valerie Plame was working undercover in Europe just 3 months before she was outed by Bush. I guess it's o.k. though, because Bush is a Republican, right?

2007-11-20 09:49:55 · 12 answers · asked by CaesarLives 5 in Politics

2007-11-20 09:49:49 · 16 answers · asked by Beckham 1 in Politics

2007-11-20 09:48:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If you have job that makes enough money to be independent, can you live alone independently?

2007-11-20 09:48:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

By MATT APUZZO, Associated Press Writer
26 minutes ago

WASHINGTON - Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan blames President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for efforts to mislead the public about the role of White House aides in leaking the identity of a CIA operative.

In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, McClellan recounts the 2003 news conference in which he told reporters that aides Karl Rove and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby were "not involved" in the leak involving operative Valerie Plame.

2007-11-20 09:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Polygamist Leader Gets 5 Years to Life
By JENNIFER DOBNER,AP
Posted: 2007-11-20 17:14:52
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) - A judge on Tuesday sentenced a polygamous-sect leader to five years to life in prison for his role in the arranged marriage of teenage cousins.

Warren Jeffs, 51, was convicted of rape as an accomplice for his role in the marriage of a 14-year-old follower and her 19-year-old cousin in 2001. The sentences are to be served consecutively.

It will be up to the Utah parole board to decide just how long he stays behind bars.

Jeffs is head of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, whose members practice polygamy in arranged marriages that have often involved placing young girls with older men. Most FLDS members live in the twin communities of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Ariz., about 350 miles southeast of Salt Lake City.

Washington County prosecutors said Jeffs enticed Elissa Wall into marriage and sex against her will by telling her the relationship was commanded by God and that any refusal would place her salvation at risk.

Jurors said Wall's age was a major factor in their decision. Under Utah law, a 14-year-old can consent to sex in some circumstances. But it is not considered consensual if a person under 18 is enticed by someone at least three years older.

2007-11-20 09:48:08 · 11 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in Law & Ethics

in a place where you think the cop will notice it, and hope you don't get a ticket????

2007-11-20 09:47:01 · 11 answers · asked by Kim 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

Is that a good or bad thing?

2007-11-20 09:45:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

the republican citizens were about to throw you overboard, how would you resolve it?

2007-11-20 09:45:37 · 8 answers · asked by im@home 3 in Politics

Which has more of a phycological impact on soldiers?: Booby traps or snipers?

2007-11-20 09:44:53 · 18 answers · asked by Alex 3 in Military

the speed limit at ALL times?

2007-11-20 09:44:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Im doin a research/argumentive paper of animal testing..Science or animal cruelty and in my paper i would like to say everthing approved by the FDA is tested on animals. But i need evidence of citation! so please help me by addin where you got ur information from

thanx

2007-11-20 09:43:30 · 2 answers · asked by Gee 2 in Law & Ethics

The sole branch of our government that is responsible for creating legislation is the legislative branch the Congress of the United States. However - the US Department of Homeland Security was created directly by Presidential Executive Order No 13228

"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:"
George W. Bush is claiming a "right under the Constitution" that does NOT exist!

Article One, Section 1. of the United States Constitution says: " All legislative powers herein shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives." There is no mention anywhere of the "right" of the Executive to create anything like the largest single agency this government has ever had - as this 'department' absorbed 22 separate existing agencies (that were created by congress) into one that answers only to the executive.
Therefore the 'creation' of Homeland Security - is in direct violation of Article One, Section 1, of the US Constitution, as the executive branch had no authority to create any legislation - much less whole departments of the government - only the congress can do this under the Constitution

2007-11-20 09:43:03 · 15 answers · asked by scottanthonydavis 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-20 09:40:51 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Apolice officer investigating an incident od domestic violence has discovered both the husbband and the wife displaying and complaining of similar injuries. Each accuses the other of assault. No witnesses are present to verify or refute either account of the events. According to the guidelines of the Model Code on Domestic and Family Violence, the officer should do what to both or each other.

2007-11-20 09:40:42 · 4 answers · asked by david b 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

WASHINGTON - Former White House press secretary Scott McClellan blames President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for efforts to mislead the public about the role of White House aides in leaking the identity of a CIA operative.
In an excerpt from his forthcoming book, McClellan recounts the 2003 news conference in which he told reporters that aides Karl Rove and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby were "not involved" in the leak involving operative Valerie Plame.
"There was one problem. It was not true," McClellan writes, according to a brief excerpt released Tuesday. "I had unknowingly passed along false information. And five of the highest-ranking officials in the administration were involved in my doing so: Rove, Libby, the vice president, the president's chief of staff and the president himself."

2007-11-20 09:39:11 · 9 answers · asked by rhino9joe 5 in Politics

I'm a single parent and have 2 children living with me who do not have a relationship with they're mother. I do not have anyone to list as a primary care plan in the event I deploy. My unit is considering chaptering me out because of this. My retirement package has already been approved and I am due to retire in 9 months. Can I still retire and collect my retirement pay as well as receive an honorable discharge?

2007-11-20 09:38:30 · 1 answers · asked by cookey1970 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-20 09:38:15 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Elections

I have a history project to do, i need a topic about conflict or compromise in world history. Needs to be appealing to the judges and something that i can really work with. Any ideas?

2007-11-20 09:36:25 · 4 answers · asked by bonjour 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-20 09:35:56 · 2 answers · asked by kahtriel7 1 in Law & Ethics

I need to know 15 root causes to war and 30 outcomes anyone know?

2007-11-20 09:35:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I'm just wondering because it seems like they should be aware of the laws.
Example:
I read this article about this teenager who was living like a normal 'american' teenager, going to concerts and stuff. Her father was in Pakistan and did not approve of her lifestyle, so he murdered her. This act could have been validated in Pakistan but not in the US.

I was also watching cops and this guy from Mexico beat up his wife because she wasn't keeping their house clean. He told the cops that keeping the house dirty was unacceptable in Mexico.
So do they know that laws here before they become citizens? I think they should not only have to know them, but also sign a copy of them.

2007-11-20 09:34:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I don't want to get in trouble with the law and I'm trying to do whats right. I make 7.25 an hour as a security guard with no benefits.

2007-11-20 09:34:34 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

no one huh lol im surprised well my friend did and we love this country so be quite

2007-11-20 09:32:19 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Why? Are they higher than us? Who came out with this reasoning?

2007-11-20 09:32:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I mean think of it: Rush would sink deeper into drug addiction, Sean would burst a blood vessel, and Savage might get so worked up he inadvertantly comes out of the closet.

2007-11-20 09:31:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Now first President Bush is not running for President in "08. Yet a Clinton is. So have you some evidence to back the rants that are exchanged here? Capable of really doing any research? Just curious because as I review posts I am appalled. Please prove me wrong. Because I have faith in the younger generation.
Rants, take 2 and pass. Ideas, opinions & link accepted. Thank you in advance.

2007-11-20 09:31:21 · 14 answers · asked by Mele Kai 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I'm doing a paper on Bush redefining torture the and having trouble writing why people are supporting Bush and the war. Can anyone help me out? Please give me your thoughts

2007-11-20 09:30:15 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Joe is the defendant named on a valid non-contact,protective order issued in the state of Iowa. This particular order was issued by a stste Distric Associate ,or Magistrate Court. It prohibits Joe from having any form of contact with Sally,the petitioner of the order and his estrange wife. Joe and Sally are stopped for a traffic violation in Sturgis South Dakota while riding in a vehicle owned by Sally.The patrol officer discovers a photocopy of the protective order mixed in with the vehicle's registration documents. When questioned out of the presence of Joe,Sally states that the order is still valid but that he is in her company at her invitation. what should the officer do .

2007-11-20 09:30:10 · 1 answers · asked by david b 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

What position of hers makes you think she's the best candidate for President? Are you voting for her because she is a woman?

2007-11-20 09:25:41 · 13 answers · asked by Zardoz 7 in Politics