Politics & Government - 2 December 2007

I posted this question earlier, admittedly too long and confusing. I actually heard this exchange with my own ears. This is a direct question from Laredo Sheriff Rick Flores to TX Congressman Henry Cuellar, and Cuellar's response. Please note that Sheriff Rick Flores is a constituent of Congressman Cuellar, and possibly one of the people who voted him into office. Also note the derision and disrespect the congressman directs at Sheriff Flores.

FLORES: I want to ask the congressman, who is he representing, President Calderon or his district here in Laredo, Texas, where we haven`t received any resources at the local level to be able to combat the problems on the border?

2007-12-02 09:33:21 · 2 answers · asked by claudiacake 7 in Government

Why or why not?

2007-12-02 09:32:48 · 8 answers · asked by porpoise rider 81 3 in Civic Participation

The last question I asked will be deleted because I simply asked it to get a rise out of people. I'm sorry. Yes, I'm a Ron Paul supporter, but attacks are not neccesary. We already have the majority. We'll let your own shortcomings attack you. And you can say the same to me. Deal?

2007-12-02 09:31:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Maricopa County sheriff’s deputies arrested eight illegal immigrants on Saturday during a protest outside a Phoenix furniture store embroiled in a heated immigration debate.

Immigration activists have gathered on Saturdays for the past six weeks outside Pruitt’s furniture store to challenge Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s enforcement of immigration laws. Saturday was the first time deputies made arrests during the rallies. The day laborers were arrested on suspicion of violating immigration laws.

Deputies had arrested 24 illegal immigrants in the area before Saturday, but those arrests were not made during protests.

“I thought it was time to do something more about it,” Arpaio said Saturday night. “The Pruitt’s situation is getting out of hand. They are demonstrating every week and destroying this business. I don’t think that’s fair.”

Demonstrators began protesting at the store near Thomas Road and 34th Street in late October, when the store hired sheriff’s deputies to keep day laborers away from the property.



The store asked the sheriff’s office to help because they felt the presence of day laborers was hurting their business.

More than 100 protesters have shown up for the rallies, including officials from the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona.

The union’s legal director, Daniel Pochoda, was arrested by deputies Nov. 5 after he was asked to attend a rally to observe the interaction between protesters and deputies.http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/103196

It causes honest and decent Americans to work hard to take back what the indecent, dishonest, and treacherous office holders in Washington have ceded away without lifting a finger. But I salute the business owner and the sheriff for starting to take back this country, even it is just one furniture store parking lot at a time.

2007-12-02 09:31:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I keep seeing Conservatives talking about how Liberals have a "War on Christmas". Is this true at all? I know I don't have a problem with Christmas. I like giving.

2007-12-02 09:30:04 · 9 answers · asked by You 2 in Politics

Looks like its time for a change. I think its about time that Republicans take charge in Congress, the Dems have had control long enough, and we need change.

2007-12-02 09:29:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-02 09:28:34 · 4 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

What I mean is this, there is a lot of generalizations on both sides in this forum. I myself have foolishly made a few. When someone posts a question that is generalized, why do so many take it personally as if the questioner was directing it singly at you. If it doesn't apply then why take if personally?

2007-12-02 09:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If it is true that Drew Peterson was solicting a trucker driver to make a delivery for him, would it be in any way illegal for the driver to do so?

2007-12-02 09:26:22 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I was reading that liberals are actually hurting Dems chances to keep control of Congress, and wont win the White House in 2008, fact.

2007-12-02 09:23:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Which branch is Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces?
Which controls funds necessary to maintain the armed forces?
Which has the power to make treaties with foreign governments?
Which branch that gives advice and consent for the treaties?

2007-12-02 09:22:56 · 4 answers · asked by laralaii 2 in Government

Why is it every time the US goes to war , the other sides casualties { be it soldier or civilian } mean very little to the American people ? This war on terror is the same - the US grieves for its soldiers but not the " other " sides dead . I believe if people actually understood life and death they would be grieving for both sides and not just perceiving them as the " enemy " - there people too { and I am mainly talking about innocent people } who deserve a chance at life no more and no less then you do .

Anyone agree ?

2007-12-02 09:19:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-12-02 09:19:08 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-02 09:17:31 · 3 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

I'm starting to take a look at the Arkansas Governor's position on the issues and I like what I see so far. He's for eliminating a lot of federal tax programs, pro life, pro traditional marriage, pro 2nd Amendment, pro charter schools and vouchers, pro Israel, and he has experience governing. He looks like a conservative to me. How about you?

2007-12-02 09:11:50 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-02 09:07:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-02 09:04:43 · 3 answers · asked by Mocha 2 in Government

i hear you can train yourself to sleep with one eye open...

2007-12-02 09:01:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

My friend recieved a check for a considerable amount .A letter enclosed stated it was from an on line game and that he was to take the check to his bank , then take out a certain amount and call their office for payment instructions.Then afterward he would be issued a final payment of his winnings.My friend says he looked up the bank that is on the check and it is a real bank and that it has the watermark security background.Is this a scam or could it be true.He's aqsking me and I'm asking you ,How can you know if stuff like this is real?

2007-12-02 09:00:06 · 2 answers · asked by arthur g 1 in Law & Ethics

i am talking about like in the dred scott decision. cheif justice taney did not just rule on dred scotts case, he went beyond to say that all of the laws forbiding slavery were void because they went against the constitution by violating the fifth amendmen. whats that called? its like a latin word or something...

2007-12-02 08:59:43 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

okay guyz me and some of my friends are going to be making some care packages for soilders but i cant find an address to send them to. can anybody help me?

2007-12-02 08:59:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

No enemy of the free market shall recieve the aforementioned constitutional rights and will no longer be deemed "Citizens".

2007-12-02 08:58:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Due to our landlord's unwillingness to efficiently fix (well, fix at all) issues in our apartment, my roommate and I are seriously considering withholding December's rent until these issues are fixed.
One is a septic tank that continuously leaks septic gases into our apartment. They've jerry-rigged it closed but the smell is still there.
The other is a huge hole in our kitchen ceiling caused by water splash-over from the upstairs neighbor's bathtub.
The landlord and his fix-it man have been informed repeatedly about both issues and have come to look at them.
Nothing has been done to fix it completely. So, what legal routes do we need to go through to inform him that we plan to legally withhold rent to force these repairs and how do we go about legally withholding rent? Thanks!

2007-12-02 08:56:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

In my case its his supporters. When I ask a question regarding Dr Paul I usually get insulted by one of his supporters.

The funny thing is that Im not for or against Ron Paul. I would actually support a few of his ideas.

Anyone else have similar experiences?

2007-12-02 08:56:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-02 08:54:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations

2007-12-02 08:53:20 · 7 answers · asked by pal 1 in Military

If you are conservative, name your favorite democratic candidate...

If you are liberal, name your favorite republican candidate...

2007-12-02 08:53:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And don't say Bush is. He is clearly not smart enough.

2007-12-02 08:51:38 · 59 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I'm one. He sometimes lets me down(about 40% percent of the time.) How do you feel?

2007-12-02 08:45:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

with mohamed brahaim hemdani in our squad it means the teddy bears already have one called mohamed, when we doing our 15 days then lads,

2007-12-02 08:44:30 · 4 answers · asked by cujimmy57ok 2 in Other - Politics & Government