Politics & Government - 5 December 2007

The NIE was released to the White House 8 months ago and there were only a few minor changes made to it since then.

So if you believe that Bush had no clue that Iran stopped it's nuke weapon production, doesn't that make him an inept leader?

Or was he purposely being obtuse in not bothering to find out the truth?

2007-12-05 03:28:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Does this goes to show how poor Hillary's judgement truely is?

2007-12-05 03:26:39 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

I just moved here to texas from California, and it's very frustrating to me that everytime anyone here has even the slightest fender bender, they leave their car parked in the middle of the road, blocking up traffic, and creating a safety hazard for many more people.

Is it Texas law that you have to leave your vehicle in the middle of the road if you have an accident? I would think it more prudent to get it off the road into a parking lot where you can exchange information, and not have to worry about getting hit again....

2007-12-05 03:25:49 · 5 answers · asked by xooxcable 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-05 03:25:29 · 16 answers · asked by needliberty 2 in Elections

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION:

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: is critical and very important issue for the United States. It is country of highest level of Immigration Legal and Illegal, immigrants. I personally stand against ILLEGAL Immigration.

In March 2005 Immigration and Naturalization Service report estimates that 165,000 illegals go home each year, 50,000 are deported, and 25,000 die. But many more than that come in. in 2007 the illegal alien population is above 13 million persons. Government and academic estimates indicate that as of 2006 there were 11 to 12 million illegal aliens living in the United States. The Center for Immigration Studies estimated the illegal alien population at 10 million as of November 2004. Immigration officials estimate that the illegal alien population grows by as many as 500,000 every year.


ILLEGAL IMIGRANTS NOT ONLY COME ILLEGALY INTO THIS COUNTRY BUT ALSO BREAK LAWS:
They come here illegally in the first place.
They don’t speak English because they come here illegally.
They steal jobs for Americans and also legal Immigrants.
They bring crime, Gangs, drugs etc..
They steal American identities and cause pain a suffering
They commit crimes against citizens. Yes citizens commit crimes too but if an illegal kills, victimizes or injures one citizen then isn't that one too many?
They take medical care from citizens.
They take school funding away from citizens. (OVER $10,000 per kid per year!)
Far too many work under the table and pay little to no taxes. While they get most of the same protections that citizens get.
They are not medically screened so they bring a lot of diseases into the country.
Our population is already growing faster then ever before in history.
Current United States Population is 300million.
Census Bureau’s Projection of U.S. population says that in 2050 population will grow up to 420million.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION IS NOT A VICTIMLESS CRIME: illegal immigration causes substantial harm to American citizens and legal immigrants, particularly those in the most sectors of our population--the poor, minorities, and children. Illegal immigration causes an huge drain on public funds. The seminal study of the costs of immigration by the National Academy of Sciences found that the taxes paid by immigrants do not cover the cost of services received by them. We cannot provide high quality education, health care, and retirement security for our own people if we continue to bring in endless numbers of poor, unskilled immigrants. Additionally, job competition by waves of illegal immigrants willing to work at substandard wages and working conditions depresses the wages of American workers, hitting hardest at minority workers and those without high school degrees.

Some of the most violent criminals at large today are illegal aliens. Yet in cities where the crime these aliens commit is highest, the police cannot use the most obvious tool to apprehend them and their immigration status.
Illegal Alien Crime in America
• 12 Americans are killed every day by illegal aliens. It translates to 4,380 Americans killed annually by illegal aliens.*
• 13 Americans are killed each day by drunk illegal aliens drivers, for an annual total death toll of 4,745.*
• 8 American children are victims of sexual abuse by illegal aliens every day, for an annual total of 2,920.*
* Quotes from U.S. Representative Steve King, R-Iowa.
In the population study of a sample of 55,322 illegal aliens, researchers found that they were arrested at least a total of 459,614 times, averaging about 8 arrests per illegal alien. Nearly all had more than 1 arrest. Thirty-eight percent (about 21,000) had between 2 and 5 arrests, 32 percent (about 18,000) had between 6 and 10 arrests, and 26 percent (about 15,000) had 11 or more arrests. Most of the arrests occurred after 1990.
About 45 percent of all offenses were drug or immigration offenses. About 15 percent were property-related offenses such as burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and property damage. About 12 percent were for violent offenses such as murder, robbery, assault, and sex-related crimes.

ALSO
we must secure our borders now. A nation without secure borders is no nation at all. We must secure our nation, because it makes no sense to fight terrorists abroad when our own front door is left wide open and unlocked. Together we the people must secure the future of America.

BORDER SECURITY
• 1. The Administration Will Continue To Strengthen Security At The Border With Additional Personnel And Infrastructure. They are committed to implementing the following border security measures by December 31, 2008:
• 18,300 Border Patrol agents
• 370 miles of fencing
• 300 miles of vehicle barriers
• 105 camera and radar towers
• You never know who is entering this country…
o By The End Of 2008, The US-VISIT Exit Requirement Will Be Underway At All U.S. Airports And Seaports. The Department of Homeland Security will continue to explore effective and cost-efficient means of establishing biometric exit requirements at land border crossings.
o The Administration Will Establish A New Land-Border Exit System For Guest Workers, Starting On A Pilot Basis. This will help ensure that temporary workers in the country now follow the mandate to leave when their work authorization expires.
WHAT CAN WE DO?

2007-12-05 03:25:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

My hubby and I were having a discussion about this, and thought that you can not change a president during a time of war. We are still in war, as we are losing more soldiers now than when we first went into Iraq. I also don't see Bush bringing our men home anytime soon.
So my question is: Can a new president be instated during a time of war?
I know most canidates are using the "First thing I'll do is bring home our soldiers" So... can they even switch presidents now?

2007-12-05 03:24:16 · 8 answers · asked by charm1936 4 in Military

My recruiter told me that a person with a score of 16-30 on the ASVAB, can be excepted into the Army National Gaurd one time in a year. When and what time this year will that happen?

2007-12-05 03:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by Brandon W 1 in Military

As a policing force within the Soviet Union, how did the NKVD survive structurally in the face of such rapid purging by the state. Stalin removed all of the key actors within the military, but how did those in power in the NKVD manage to survive?

2007-12-05 03:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by skullpicker 3 in Military

And since we now know Iran has no weapons program, what exactly IS the "Iran nuclear crisis"?

Sounds like something manufactured in Washington to me.

2007-12-05 03:20:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Couldn't we use this same argument for enforcing our laws, and protecting our country from people not legally authorized to be here?

2007-12-05 03:19:29 · 16 answers · asked by steddy voter 6 in Immigration

I mean it is our money, from our government, why do we have to pay interest on house loans and student loans?

2007-12-05 03:16:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-05 03:16:03 · 11 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

2007-12-05 03:14:48 · 17 answers · asked by . 5 in Politics

i Know that 1 click=1 kilometer
but when they adjust a knob on the scope what does it do?
are they compensating for bullet drop or what?

2007-12-05 03:12:52 · 12 answers · asked by RawrDinoAh 5 in Military

...would like to know what they might be. Thanks

2007-12-05 03:08:42 · 8 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6 in Politics

In Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait 50% or more of the graffiti is dedicated to Chuck Norris, sayings about how he doesn't breathe he holds air hostage or that God said "Let their be light" then C.N. replied "Ask nice *****".

2007-12-05 03:08:35 · 7 answers · asked by BVFIII 1 in Military

What guidlines do we need to have in order to prosper into the new age of technology?

2007-12-05 03:07:22 · 6 answers · asked by johmicha78 2 in Immigration

Besides complain alot!

What prevents us from impeaching the leaders we elect that don't do their job or do it so horribly that it takes years to recover?

2007-12-05 03:06:20 · 12 answers · asked by peggy m 5 in Politics

first of all we have oprah openly supporting obama, and now we have chuck norris openly supporting mike huckabee.

dont you think that is a little unfair for the rest of the candidates?

we all know how much "power" a celebrity has, i wonder how many people will vote for obama simply because oprah said it was the best candidate.

2007-12-05 03:06:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-05 03:05:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I said I had a 3 yr old to get out of jury duty. Will they look this up and what happens if they find out it's not true?

2007-12-05 03:04:15 · 9 answers · asked by Silly Steve 3 in Civic Participation

So lets say someone died from a heart attack.
And the doctors know they died from a heart attack.

Would that decease person still have to get an autopsy?

Also this all took place in california.

2007-12-05 03:03:29 · 15 answers · asked by wtf carly no. 2 in Law & Ethics

no give away programs please!

2007-12-05 03:03:24 · 13 answers · asked by tom the plumber 3 in Politics

Write an essay explaining why Great Britain (England) led Europe in the march toward constitutional government, basic rights, and democracy in Europe. How does the growth of progress in Great Britain (England) compare with progress in constitutional government, basic rights, and democracy in continental Europe? Support your answer with illustrations.

2007-12-05 03:02:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I am just curious here.....thank you for your honest response.

2007-12-05 03:01:18 · 17 answers · asked by liberalady 2 in Politics

I was convicted in NZ of a serious offense - I am Australian - does that mean I will have a criminal record in Australia?

2007-12-05 02:58:26 · 2 answers · asked by NickyNicky9Door 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-05 02:57:13 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

What is the maximum penality under iowa law for a 1srt time conviction of simple meth possesion

2007-12-05 02:56:39 · 1 answers · asked by Stelarjohnny 2 in Law & Ethics

I would like to listen to it.

and please, I'm not interested in negative opinions about his religion.

2007-12-05 02:50:58 · 3 answers · asked by Captain Galactic 6 in Elections

Is that what Bill had as his #1 priority? Working with Monica to stop Mohammed Atta and his buddies from taking flight lessons IN THE US?

2007-12-05 02:48:23 · 12 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics