Politics & Government - 27 November 2007

Laissez-faire economics (the central crux of conservative economic thought) were PROVEN to be an utter failure by the great depression.

and now conservatives want to bring it down upon us (only with a far greater scope and magnitude) all over again.

will we let them?

2007-11-27 09:55:27 · 8 answers · asked by captain_koyk 5 in Politics

2007-11-27 09:53:32 · 5 answers · asked by First L 1 in Law & Ethics

Who agrees with Ron Paul that the US needs to start minding its own business? He also stated that we have bases all over the world for no reason. I do however agree that the US has too many problems of its own to worry about every one else.

2007-11-27 09:53:32 · 17 answers · asked by INSOCAL 3 in Elections

2007-11-27 09:53:22 · 15 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

The government over tax people on just about everything.
People don't seem to complain.
The weather is awful.
The service in shops,restaurants etc is terrible.
The transport system is overpriced and terrible.
Don't get me started on ID cards.
The cost of a passport what's that all about.
The price of petrol, alcohol, tobacco.
Greedy UK banks, how long to clear a cheque.
Not joining the Euro.
UK Airline companies (sky pirates).
Police,too lazy to catch real criminals to busy arresting speeding motorists or school kids easy targets on quotas.
CCTV.
Political corruption.
Prime ministers that bow to America.
And how did Gordon Brown get elected as Prime minister?
oh yeah he didn't he is an unelected Prime minister,
Tony let him have the job as years of service.
Benefit cheats.
Green stealth taxes.If recycle was such a big issue because Europe will fine us for not meeting targets then why not reward people for recycling by reducing their council tax accordingly upon what they recycle.
fini

2007-11-27 09:50:38 · 34 answers · asked by robert 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-11-27 09:50:27 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Can you name all U.S. Presidents?

2007-11-27 09:49:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

to discipline kids. THIS IS ONE WOMAN DOING THIS!!! kids NEED a smackdown when they DESERVE IT!! what do you say??? do you want hillary to turn this country it one giant socialist nightmare?

2007-11-27 09:47:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

I've heard numerous reports to that effect.

2007-11-27 09:46:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Please see this link http://www.optimist123.com/optimist/2007/11/brain-teaser-of.html

Definitions:
Median - half way point. In this case, half of American households make more, and half less.

Real Income - After inflation has been factored, so actual progress can be measured after things like declining dollar value and increased prices on things like oil, housing, food, etc. are factored in. In this case, all figures are converted into 2006 dollars.

Yes, there are declines under Bush, no question. It's expected given the hand he was dealt of the dot.com bubble bursting and 9/11.

What I want you to see here is the long term trend. Over the last 20 years (1 generation), the median household is 10% richer.

This idea that the middle class is being screwed is just wrong. As a whole, we are doing much better as a nation.

Raw Data Source - http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/income/histinc/h06ar.html

2007-11-27 09:45:43 · 20 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7 in Politics

Does God want our country in the poor house?

2007-11-27 09:45:33 · 7 answers · asked by Zardoz 7 in Politics

The libs cry war for oil yet no tankers loaded with Iraqi oil has ported in America

Is the oil in the same place as Bigfoot, Elvis and a lib that can comprehend truth

2007-11-27 09:45:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

would becoming an MP help with getting me a job in the civilian world.

2007-11-27 09:44:45 · 9 answers · asked by Scott E 2 in Military

2007-11-27 09:36:10 · 8 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

im sick of hearing people dying over stupid things,and killing each other over money or property or what ever it is...Canada has less murder since i believe they dont cary hand guns around we fighting a war in other countries but still cant get ourselves straight.



R.I.P Sean Taylor #21 and many more americans

2007-11-27 09:34:01 · 15 answers · asked by G@me T!me 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-27 09:33:35 · 16 answers · asked by MY NAME MICHELLE I HATE AMERICA 5 in Politics

1. The President can do this to prevent a bill from becoming a law:

2. The House of Representatives does this when members believe the President is guilty:

3. Representation in the House of Representatives is based on this:

4. System that divides power between the national government and state governments:

5. The Supreme Court reviews laws to make sure they do not conflict with the Constitution. This process is called _________ review.

6. A system of ________ and balances prevents each branch of government from gaining too much power.

2007-11-27 09:31:05 · 8 answers · asked by blue.rose7 2 in Government

I got a job (admin at a local council) and due to medical issues (a visual problem made worse by their working practices) was RUBBISH. I ended up having loads of time off (signed off by the Dr) and eventually left having failed my probation period.

I got another job and they asked my old employer for a reference, however they never replied, even after repeated attempts.

Now where do I stand legally on this as it seems (as I write this) that my old employer iis refusing to give me the reference?

I have been told that I am classed as having a disability AND and covered by the disability discrimination act 1995.

2007-11-27 09:30:57 · 13 answers · asked by David 5 in Law & Ethics

I realize this will make the Republicans beat a path to my door to say thank you but, I'm curious about what other people think. Out of all of history, who had the worst taste in promiscuous behavior?

My money is on Mark Foley.

2007-11-27 09:27:10 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-27 09:27:02 · 6 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

the way of life of every soul in the Middle East_and please don't say this is only in benefit of Israel or OIL_by doing all these talks, such as the one coming up in Annapolis, and by really endangering our own in the current war and other coming conflicts, while most of these Muslim people want only death for America.

So what does that make us?

Has there ever been another country like the USA?

2007-11-27 09:22:47 · 17 answers · asked by news-n-more-news 2 in Politics

Did I miss something, or is somebody stalling the investigation? Other than hiring them, I wonder if the State Depaartment has a connection to Blackwater.

2007-11-27 09:21:30 · 4 answers · asked by ArRo 6 in Other - Politics & Government

This is the topic of a huge fight in this house!

2007-11-27 09:20:43 · 14 answers · asked by Dirk von Pelvis 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I have searched on-line dictionaries in vain to find a definition for this term. I am a big fan of Law & Order and it is often used on the show but I have no clue what it could mean.

2007-11-27 09:18:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

the policceman is single, and they pull you over for no reason and flirt with you? what the heck? lol
even married policeman.

2007-11-27 09:17:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

stop me or anything and i just got the ticket for 150 due 12-04 issued 11-04 for 150.00 just for stoping in the alley?? why didnt he stop me he was in back when i got in the car!! and let me go didnt say one thng ,now i get this surprice why so much .. should i take it to court or just pay cause hes still wright??i need to find out how much is for stoping in an alley in chgo,ill with emergency lights on too plez police advice

2007-11-27 09:17:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Bush has made public statements like "I talk to a higher father" versus asking advice from his very experienced actual father. And supporters claim that he is quite relaxed despite so many problems, in part because of his "faith." Do you believe he is that committed to religion and, if so, does he tend to rely on "voices from God" in his decision making rather than intelligence and facts? If so, is that OK?

2007-11-27 09:16:00 · 26 answers · asked by golfer7 5 in Politics

2007-11-27 09:15:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

And so it begins...as one of the worried parents caught up the missing disc scandal I was looking forward to receiving the letter HMRC have been posting out to all those parents that might have been affected. A letter came though our door today from HMRC, but addressed to someone I've never heard of at this address. So I opened it after seeing something on local television about mistakes being made with the letters and sure enough, it was one of the apology letters. This person has never had anything posted to this address before, I've never heard of her in all the years I've been living here. Now I have her child's tax credit number and her national insurance number.

And if I have hers, who's to say someone doesn't have mine now????

COMPLETE AND UTTER INCOMPETENCE!!! I shall be raising this with my local MP and HMRC tomorrow because I am not a happy bunny.

Do you think it's time for Gordon to GO?

2007-11-27 09:15:14 · 10 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Politics

I have had a daycare in my home for 5 months now. I had a steady group of children and all seemed well. I was waiting to pursue my actual license until my youngest turned two so that I didn't have to drop one of the other two semi-toddlers, as a favor to the parents. I have taken all of the cpr & health classes, I am, trustlined with the resource center, and one of the girls whose child I care for suggested it was time I propose a standard daycare contract to protect myself financially and set some ground rules. She even told me where to go to get one and revise it. Knowing that I would be going for my license in February I decided she was probably right and a couple of parents had been having trouble paying me as well, so I figured this would be a more secure option. One parent yanked her child immediately even though I offered to make necessary changes, the other just didn't come today, but they are friends and I know she's not coming back. Can they go after me legally? I don't think

2007-11-27 09:13:29 · 5 answers · asked by SuperGurl78 3 in Law & Ethics