Politics & Government - 27 November 2007

I would like to be able to use the ladies or gents ( ha ha) and NOT get harrased by a toliet attendant, who lets face it is usually foreign or black ( not got anything against them, Im just pointed out that ive never seen a white british one).

Im expected to pay a £1 when the squirt me with cheap purfume or when they harrass you to buy a lollypop.

Is it a cultural thing, when some one says no thanks that they sill persist in helping your "freshen up" and taking a pound of you for the privillage.

I was thinking of using the gents, instead, but i have heard that the toilets attendants in the gents shout " no splash no gash" before spinking you with old spice or brut against your will.

What laws do we have to stop these people?

2007-11-27 07:06:11 · 8 answers · asked by raggyann 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-27 07:05:34 · 32 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5 in Politics

Is $12 million really not enough to run a campaign? Or are candidates with $47 million just more appealing to voters?

2007-11-27 07:05:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Who were the soldiers in the English Civil War? i.e. were they forced into joining the army? Were they mostly fathers and sons from a family?
I have been trying to find out how soldiers joined the war in a variety of key words but I haven't found what I'm looking for.
Thanks for your help.

2007-11-27 07:04:08 · 16 answers · asked by maria mae 3 in Military

I am 27 years old and have a pretty good resume but I don't have a college degree. I need a good job so bad because I have two small children.

2007-11-27 07:01:55 · 7 answers · asked by brookalina 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-11-27 07:01:41 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

a pull out now canidate wins the white house and pulls the troops

simple physics taught us every action has an equal and opposite re-action,

so when our forces do leave ,in this situation, in your honest opinion who fills that space in iraq?

2007-11-27 07:01:28 · 14 answers · asked by djominous20 5 in Politics

Doesn't that mean he actually has to HAVE a heart?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071127/ap_on_go_pr_wh/cheney_irregular_heartbeat

2007-11-27 07:00:52 · 9 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics

I think Hillary loves war even more than Bush/Cheney and would rush attack Iran without provocation and continue the Iraq war for years.

What do you think?

2007-11-27 07:00:27 · 16 answers · asked by scottanthonydavis 4 in Other - Politics & Government

I am writing a Degree (final year) level essay here and would appreciate advice from people with appropriate knowledge. I am not trying to initiate a 'talking-shop' debate.

Unfortunately as an Economics student this Politics module (which seems to be based heavily on International Relations theories I have never had the opportunity to study) is really challenging me and the deadline is approaching.

Your advice is much appreciated.

2007-11-27 07:00:26 · 16 answers · asked by Lino 3 in Politics

2007-11-27 06:57:56 · 16 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

Im not addvocating violence or anything. But lets say you have terminal cancer and your HMO denies you coverage and you will certainly die because they are cheap. Since they give such little value to your life, should you reciprocate?

2007-11-27 06:57:50 · 3 answers · asked by davtheu 2 in Law & Ethics

I am 24 weeks pregnant and my baby will have surgery as soon as he is born. He will be in the hospital for a few months. Does anyone know what the army does for parents in this situation.

2007-11-27 06:57:20 · 12 answers · asked by Jessica B 1 in Military

Or, is it truly an entitlement? If they are able bodied and claim they cannot find a job do you feel that requiring them to do things such as pick up litter, maintain grounds of public buildings, etc. is unfair?

2007-11-27 06:56:02 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

How can one claim to be "poor" or "needy" if there is no money left after making that car payment on a late model SUV, paying for cigarettes and bottled water, buying designer jeans and designer jewelry? Shouldn't that money go to healh insurance and food?

2007-11-27 06:52:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

How many soldiers/insurgents/iraqis have been killed?

2007-11-27 06:52:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In recent weeks, we've seen a lot of headlines about what problems Musharif is having at home, and some discussion on TV of what will happen to the Nukes, if Musharif loses power.
These are all important issues, he is our main ally in the region, (whether willingly or not), and we need his help with eliminating the terrorist camps near the Afghani border, But, I just found out yesterday, what terrible things are happening in those tribal areas, formerly known as Warizistan,..but now called Talibanistan, because the Taliban are taking over more villages and turf every day,are so entrenched, that the Paki' army has signed a treaty with them, so they can keep some troops on the border, to placate the Americans.
We can't violate Pakistani soveriegnity by going into that area to root out the terrorist, but can we continue to let Taliban and Al Queda mount attacks on Afghanistan, from a safe haven in the Tribal regions. Check: http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1686017-2,00.html

2007-11-27 06:52:27 · 8 answers · asked by thehermanator2003 4 in Politics

Like Begin & Sadat

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/1805496.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=DF96DB48C96E4277337F2DD24D8B08BCA55A1E4F32AD3138

2007-11-27 06:51:39 · 13 answers · asked by whirling W dervish 2 in Politics

Most of our nation is sick and tired of anything remotely resembling Christian Values or Beliefs being removed from our society . Schools , courts , public land , etc .
And some places just saying 'Merry Christmas' is being banned .
School plays that have anything to do with Christianity , even remotely , are being canceled nationwide . The Liberal Left claims that some of these thing 'could' be considered 'offensive' to some .

'Offensive' huh ?. . . . . OK , so what would the Liberal Left say when some claim that removing these things is offensive ?
What do you say when we say some liberal ideologies being taught are offensive ?
Are you equally 'offended' ?
Do you fight for Christians rights to not be 'offended' as hard as you fight for others to not be offended ? For example - Muslims ?
What makes your ideology so 'special' ? Or is it ? And if it's not then what's the difference between a Muslim or Atheist being offended and a Christian being offended ?

Do Tell ?

2007-11-27 06:51:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-11-27 06:49:56 · 2 answers · asked by Whitney T 1 in Elections

2007-11-27 06:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My husband just made E4. Some people in the past said they made 3-400 difference. Has anyone made E4 and made that difference. One website said it was only 100 in base and 0 in BAH. Does anyone know

2007-11-27 06:46:16 · 8 answers · asked by Kara C 2 in Military

Why does Cannabis have such a big social stigma when it is statistically safer for you then both Tobacco and Alcohol which in Ontario, Canada is government controlled.

2007-11-27 06:45:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I was the Accounting manager, Payroll manager and Essentially the HR manger of a medium sized company...on average, there were just over 100 employees at any time, and I made it my business to make sure I knew everyone. One of the employees was a cook in the hotel. He was regarded by the kitchen manager as her go to guy, and always worked very hard, would be available anytime he was neeed..and he always worked lots of overtime. Just a decent, hard working guy who everyone seemed to like.

SO he leaves, and takes a job at the local jail as a cook. I read in the newspaper, that this guy was charged for Intentionally leaving a kitchen door open and letting two criminals escape. Now everyting about this guy tells me there is NO WAY he left it open on purpose. Do you guys think i should try to contact him and offer to give a character reference, or should I stay out of it...I really have enough troubles of my own......what should I do?

2007-11-27 06:43:20 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-27 06:43:15 · 28 answers · asked by mateo00714 2 in Politics

A law maker is trying to pass this law in New England. If you are caught or accused of spanking your child or children, they can be taken away and you could face a hefty jail time. Should the government be allowed to tell us how to raise our kids??

2007-11-27 06:42:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i ask this because I recently visited Australia and was taken aback by its brilliance. I was in awe @ how well the country seemed to be administered, and how civil people were. I later found out that the Australian Government a few years ago made it clear to muslims wishing to reside in Australia, that no sharia law would be acceptable and that if muslim migrants in Australia wished to abide by Sharia law and not the laws of their nations, they were better off going back to their own countries where sharia laws took prescedence over common sense and universaly accepted ways of living.

Why is it that so many muslims adapt with the times and cultures of the nations they settle into, but a select few don't ? why do those select few then get the attention they want - by being media coverage (which i personaly believe they shouldnt as theyre a waste of space) ?

its simple - if you hate the west or any civilised part of the world, dont go there! stay in your own home and be happy i say.

2007-11-27 06:41:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-11-27 06:39:37 · 14 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

2007-11-27 06:38:15 · 7 answers · asked by Whitney T 1 in Military

Exactly what "lies" were told about Iraq by the Republicans that were not also told by the Dems? Hillary herself said that there were WMD's. So did Nancy P.
Or, are they just "fair weather warriors"?

2007-11-27 06:37:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics