Politics & Government - 22 November 2007

God rest his soul.

2007-11-22 12:43:31 · 36 answers · asked by I am Sunshine 6 in Politics

I believe the "vote for Howard is a vote for Costello" issue not discussed enough. It may be true that team Rudd don't have the same experience as team Howard, yet I would suggest team Costello with Abbott, for example, or even Hockey, with the treasurer portfolio, would be nothing short of suicide for Australian workers.

Please only reasonable answers, no remarks about how clever Costello is or how high interest rates were. Let me remind everyone again:

* 22% interest rates when Howard was treasurer
* It's alright for the Kelly gang to distribute illegal flyers, because we should "treat a husband and wife as seperate entities" when assessing guilt in this situation. However a minor indiscretion by Mrs Rudd was condemned as an outrage.
* Kevin07 has run a "clear vision for the future" campaign. John Howard has run a scare mongering, negative campaign with bully tactics which, according to him, is something we should be a scared of regarding the Unions.

Good luck on Saturday.

2007-11-22 12:37:42 · 10 answers · asked by Daniel the Australian Muslim 1 in Elections

Why do liberals who constantly complain about the evils of corporations use computers made by corporations to express their hatred for corporations?

2007-11-22 12:36:47 · 18 answers · asked by vinny_says_relax 7 in Politics

He is open and honest about his refusal to speak the pledge, put his hand on his heart during anthem or wear a flag on his lapel.
I don't see how he could care enough about America to represent us, Do you?

2007-11-22 12:34:01 · 22 answers · asked by NEOBillyfree 4 in Politics

why do they put age limits for working in the state departmen?

2007-11-22 12:32:41 · 7 answers · asked by smily 1 in Civic Participation

Some guy just told me this "As to ambulance fees here in Toledo, OH if its an emergency there is no ambulance fees if its an emergency which it was."

I thought you had to pay for ambulances everywhere?

Can you give me info or link to articles?
instant best answer if you link an article.

2007-11-22 12:32:04 · 3 answers · asked by Revenant 2 in Law & Ethics

These are the requirements for free and fair elections in the USA and the things all Americans should demand of our government right now.

1. Impeachment of Cheney and Bush -- and prosecution at the International Criminal Court for war crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere (threatening war crimes in Iran and Syria is a crime)
2 A "truth and reconciliation" style investigation of 9/11 (similar to the commission that documented South Africa's crimes after apartheid), US foreign policies, and the plutocracy / kleptocracy that controls our country
3 Abolition of electronic ballot counting machines owned by Republicans -- the solution is paper ballots counted by hand
4 Media reform to break up giant propaganda monopolies that are the most important ways that election campaigns are tampered with

For future "selections," assuming that this ritual will be maintained to preserve the illusion of democracy, it is incumbent upon progressive Democrats, Greens, Republicans with consciences, and others to focus on the myriad ways that elections are not free and fair: electronic voting machines that are made by Republicans, the role of the secret government (CIA, etc) and other related issues in addition to campaign finance reform. Otherwise, the Presidential Elections will be farces, not worthy of being considered "democratic."

2007-11-22 12:30:46 · 21 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

i don't know if it starts when you get arrested or if when you get your license...?

2007-11-22 12:30:23 · 8 answers · asked by Mel 1 in Law & Ethics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INdcaeeb3ws&mode=related&search=

2007-11-22 12:29:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

1 that alows it 4 grave life threatening reasons. But not 4 all, due 2 loopholes in the law, that can alow docs 2 ignore embryo/foetus as being existing children, when the fact is they r. Abuse wil always hapen, not condoning it gives us hope. Pregnancy isn't abuse, abortion is 2 all. People demand responsibility in society, but lack that refelcted in laws. If it took standing on ur head 4 9hrs in agony 2 get pregnant abortion wouldn't b merely moral. U all condone it paying tax, u know the consequences

All shud hav a right 2 achieve their goal, 2 acquire knowledge & pass it on. Any other perceived right is just tradition dictated 2 us as 'quality of life'. The need 2 c mum/dad is irelevant, looks can lie & we can't force relationships on2 others. Any1 wanted faces bcoming unwanted, that's part of life. The deep bond neded can come frm others. We hav a right not 2 hav our life taken 4 the opinion others hav, in truth they fear society. Viewing life only materialisticly has raped us

2007-11-22 12:28:28 · 2 answers · asked by Midorimelon1 1 in Politics

Okay, so this weird machine gets installed in my school and all other education related places by orders of the Puertorrican "Secretary of Education"...*yawn* So, this machine's got all the people using it crazy! Apparently, this machine requires the teacher (or other employee using it) to input a 6 digit code given to them by the people responsible for it's installation, AND requires them to place their finger on a scanner for FINGERPRINT RECOGNITION! These people have to go through the process of inputing their code and and scan their finger every morning, lunch period, and evening within a brief time limit AND after each person completes this process, the machine takes about one minute to process the information. With around thirty-something teachers and about twenty employees needed to do this in a period of 15-20 minutes! I'm asking because in the Puertorrican Goverment, a persons fingerprint has always been completely personal until this machine came up.

2007-11-22 12:26:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-22 12:26:45 · 10 answers · asked by projectg3000 2 in Law & Ethics

This may surprise most educated people. One of the more common government strategies today, especially in developing regions is fascism. Fascism is commonly confused with Nazism. Nazism is a political party platform that embraces a combination of a military dictatorship, socialism and fascism. It is not a government structure. Fascism is a government structure. The most notable characteristic of a fascist country is the separation and persecution or denial of equality to a specific segment of the population based upon superficial qualities or belief systems.

Simply stated, a fascist government always has one class of citizens that is considered superior (good) to another (bad) based upon race, creed or origin. It is possible to be both a republic and a fascist state. The preferred class lives in a republic while the oppressed class lives in a fascist state.

2007-11-22 12:25:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-22 12:22:03 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-11-22 12:21:49 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Especially when 99.9% of them don't have a gun, would be scared to use one if you gave it to them, and the first time they came under fire would crap their pants and cry for mommy to save them.

2007-11-22 12:20:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-22 12:18:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-22 12:17:13 · 15 answers · asked by TroubleMaker 5 in Politics

what will happen since i didnt show up to court for my hearing for being evicted?there is a court docket i went to and it says there is a answer date.

2007-11-22 12:16:16 · 5 answers · asked by Mike G 1 in Law & Ethics

do a back ground check before they call you in for a interview? I passed my 1st and 2nd interview and the manager said that someone will call me back Friday if I pass my d/a test. I know I will pass it. But she didn't mention a criminal background check. I was arrested 3 years ago on a felony that was dropped to a misdemeanor and I had to do 6 six probation. I remember signing the consent at the 2nd interview but she said nothing about doing a back ground check. So I was wondering if Wal-Mart conducts the check before they call you in for a interview?

2007-11-22 12:14:23 · 7 answers · asked by Pam S 1 in Law & Ethics

I can't understand why they were sued in the first place, fair use allows you to make 1 back up copy of anything legally. 321 studios was the first software that allowed you to copy DVD movies, it was even invented before DVD Shrink. Now their are about 100 DVD programs both free and being sold online and in stores, and their not being sued at all. I'm just carious, how come nobody else is being sued for the distribution of software that allows you to copy protected DVD's?

2007-11-22 12:10:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

is there anyway a person can be drafted here in the u.s?

old friend who were in highschool rotc tell me rotc kids arent forced too?
can someone enlighten me here
tnx in advance

2007-11-22 12:09:28 · 22 answers · asked by croscris13 2 in Military

Plame Outing Flowchart
http://oversight.house.gov/documents/20070316173308-19288.pdf (PDF file)

2007-11-22 12:02:31 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

2007-11-22 11:59:35 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

bearing that in mind, should we trust the same people when they try to convince us to start another war, this time in Iran?

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/11/18/africa/ME-GEN-Kuwait-Powell-Iran.php

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XctgkYj5aVk

2007-11-22 11:58:12 · 24 answers · asked by . 5 in Politics

2007-11-22 11:57:17 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

What happens when the police send in the k9 to search a suspicious car, and while the dog is searching, lets say the dog poops or pees in the suspect's car, will the police officer clean it up, what would happen?

2007-11-22 11:56:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

i let my gf play with me in class,were highschool sophmores btw

2007-11-22 11:56:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Before rushing to judgment should we consider the following:
1. If we just wait until the election he will be done with him anyway and then the entire Republican organization will be on trial. A goodly number of Representatives, Senators and Governors will also be looking for new jobs as a result of the debacle. . .
2. If we wait until let’s say the month before the election, then every republican candidate will be forced in the course of the reelection debate to either endorse Bush or the Impeachment, which will tie them not only to Bush’s policies and programs, but to his crimes. It should prove an interesting choice for them. Knowing just how smart Bill Clinton is, I would have to believe that he has already figured that out and is just sitting and smiling, like the Cheshire cat for the right moment to pounce.

2007-11-22 11:55:57 · 30 answers · asked by sSuper critic 2 in Elections

2007-11-22 11:53:36 · 17 answers · asked by GOP-Gangster-1999 1 in Other - Politics & Government