Politics & Government - 1 December 2007

Man it is getting scary down there. The Zetas brutal killings,drug trafficking,human smuggling etc. What can one American do to help?

2007-12-01 02:43:39 · 11 answers · asked by My Baby! 7 in Immigration

Do we do it because some of us are just bleeding heart socialist liberals?

No. It is not that simple.

I would argue that there are two very good practical reason that we hand out welfare and health care that even the hardest of hardcore cons would agree with if they just stopped and thought about it.

1) We give people just enough money in welfare and health care to keep them from rioting in the streets and overturning society. Remember the mobs of the French and Russian revolutions? The Romans called it "bread and circuses." The knew what they were doing. They kept the mob in check that way, too.

2) It is the moral and right thing to do. It has nothing to do with socialism and everything to do with Christianity. The Bible tells us we are our brother's keeper, whether we like it our not.

Agree or disagree?

2007-12-01 02:41:47 · 21 answers · asked by Uhlan 6 in Politics

I want to leave the military

2007-12-01 02:41:02 · 6 answers · asked by Emtie El © 5 in Military

The best example was when hundreds of thousands marched through London to protest the war in the Middle East and the Government did absolutely nothing regardless of all the protesters? I'm fairly sure there are countless other examples in other countries as well.

Given the fact that as a people, us Brits are easily walked over, that so many stood up in protest and nothing was done, how can people say we live in a democratic society?

2007-12-01 02:39:08 · 19 answers · asked by Squiddy 2 in Civic Participation

2007-12-01 02:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by Fatma M 1 in Military

OK, what if he had no option other than to select one of his rivals in the candidacy...who would that be?

2007-12-01 02:34:12 · 8 answers · asked by Ash'ari Maturidi 5 in Elections

I took a written test once to determine what I am...it said I am middle of the road conservative.
How do you know by talking to someone what they are?

2007-12-01 02:32:48 · 17 answers · asked by Digital Age 6 in Politics

A fee could be paid maybe £1000 for every illegal immigarnt that is caught and deported. Sounds pricey but it would save millions in the long term in not having to deal with the crime, the housing, schools and everything else these people cost us.

2007-12-01 02:31:13 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Should Al Gore have not thrown in the towel so readily in that presidential votes fiasco? Just think, if he had stood his ground he would have been president and the world might not be in such a state of conflict as it is now. Don't you think things could have been so different?

2007-12-01 02:30:34 · 17 answers · asked by celtish 3 in Government

"PRINCETON, NJ -- Republicans are significantly more likely than Democrats or independents to rate their mental health as excellent, according to data from the last four November Gallup Health and Healthcare polls. Fifty-eight percent of Republicans report having excellent mental health, compared to 43% of independents and 38% of Democrats. This relationship between party identification and reports of excellent mental health persists even within categories of income, age, gender, church attendance, and education."

http://www.gallup.com/poll/102943/Republicans-Report-Much-Better-Mental-Health-Than-Others.aspx

SHOCKER!!!!!

We needed a poll for this?

"Dude...Diebold Stole the election, Bush is Hitler, I saw sasquatch & a UFO, Gore won in 2000, Bush planned 9/11, Rove outed the CIA Desk Jockey, Our troops are KILLERS and are losing the war & Michael Moore is God.......Where did I put my Bong"?

2007-12-01 02:28:45 · 24 answers · asked by PNAC ~ Penelope 4 in Politics

... if he admits it?

2007-12-01 02:26:11 · 12 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics

If someone takes a nude picture of you and you are of legal age and consented to the taking of the photo, are there any laws that make it illegal for them to post them on the internet?

2007-12-01 02:25:32 · 6 answers · asked by thegoobman 2 in Law & Ethics

My manager touches me right above my butock when he passes me. He pays so much attention to my behind that he tlls me if my zipper is down a little. He told me oone day that I ought to wear the outfit I had on more ofter because it makes me look sexy. I spoke to some other women on the job, they say other women have come too them with these same complaints. some have even quit because of this. what steps can take to stop his behavior. I was also told that that the general manager knows of the other women complaints ans still notheing has beeb done.

2007-12-01 02:25:12 · 18 answers · asked by CAVEWOMAN 1 in Law & Ethics

in front of other employes, is that something the eeoc should know?

2007-12-01 02:23:33 · 4 answers · asked by james c 1 in Law & Ethics

Bush wore a freaking ear peice to every damn debate that he had, he rarely said anything that wasnt told to him and when he didnt he was a blubbering idiot. Did anyonec are to notice how Bush worked nicely with dem's in Austin but when he became president he stonewalled them? Hillary CLinton is intelligent and resourceful, confident and respectable. She would be a hundred times better then Bush.

2007-12-01 02:18:50 · 21 answers · asked by darkestsith 2 in Politics

would they do the same again if require?

2007-12-01 02:12:11 · 25 answers · asked by Clean heart 3 in Military

This might seem a trick Question but Germans have served in the British Armed Forces.

2007-12-01 02:10:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

not a trick question how many Danish have won a VC ?

2007-12-01 02:09:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-12-01 02:07:40 · 10 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

2007-12-01 02:07:20 · 9 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics

I have to ask this question because it just happened at the job I work for. A lady that works there told me that her daughter was coming to work the following day. The next day, I was asking her about the daughter because I mistakenly thought this other girl was her, and she told me that they wouldn't hire her because she was in the Reserves, and it was likely she would be going to Iraq, and that someone else who really needed a job could get this job. I thought that was so funky. Look, I just want honest answers here. No opinions. If you got facts. let me hear it.

2007-12-01 02:05:49 · 10 answers · asked by savvyladydiamond 3 in Military

I firmly believe that Democrats will lose in '08 unless they express views that invigorate moderates and "white guys" so left behind in their view of America, by the way, I am a liberal minded person!

2007-12-01 01:59:38 · 9 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics

Should road side flares be outlawed?

2007-12-01 01:52:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-01 01:51:29 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

OK, so at this point we can surmise that the Democratic nominee for the President of the United States is going to either be Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton or Senator Barrack Obama.

However, who will be the Vice President?

- If Hillary is nominated does Barrack become her VP, and Vice Versa?

or

-Do they each decide on someone else (And have they already? If so: Who?)

also

What are the chances that such a merger would take place (eg. Hillary and Obama on the same ballot as Pres/VP or VP/Pres)?

2007-12-01 01:50:18 · 14 answers · asked by Overheal 4 in Elections

2007-12-01 01:49:38 · 12 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics

If we ensure a guaranteed stream of income for them, it will allow them to do what we want. i.e. run the country effectively.

2007-12-01 01:48:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And how many Irish VC winners are there? including those serving in non irish Regiments

2007-12-01 01:47:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I teach a college writing class. My student just turned in his final essay, and of the ten pages he had copy and pasted about 3 from an Internet site, and he didn't reference the site or change any of the wording. So he plagarized. My department says its up to me to either fail the paper or fail him all together. He's a nice kid but always making excuses. What would you do? Which would teach him the better lesson? He's done 4 months of work, and now all of that might be wasted. Oh, and I think maybe he might have done it before too, now that I think about his wording in some parts of past papers, just the first time I actually caught him....I'm looking for thoughtful answers, I really do feel torn about this. Thank you.

2007-12-01 01:46:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

The way Indians are treated in Malaysia, it is total let down, i think Indian army should be sent over there to restore balance. If India sent army against LTTE why not send army to protect Indians.

2007-12-01 01:46:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military