Politics & Government - 7 December 2007

2007-12-07 06:46:09 · 4 answers · asked by presidentrichardnixon 3 in Law & Ethics

What would be your first 3 questions you'd ask her?

2007-12-07 06:44:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an energy bill that included a $21 billion tax on domestic energy producers. The Senate is now considering the same bill!
RAISE ENERGY PRICES, INCLUDING
HOME HEATING OIL AND GASOLINE
Taxes on energy production actually work against energy security and increase imports, as domestically produced energy becomes more expensive than imported supplies. Policies that act as disincentives for oil and natural gas production will ultimately hurt businesses and consumers by driving supply down and prices up.
DECREASE DOMESTIC ENERGY PRODUCTION
Increasing taxes on U.S. companies will effectively ensure that they will have less money available to reinvest in exploration, new technology and refining improvements that will help to meet more of our present and future energy needs with domestic energy supplies.
GRANT A SUBSIDY TO FOREIGN ENERGY PRODUCERS
If Congress places additional taxes on domestically-produced energy, the net effect will be the creation of a subsidy for foreign competitors. Congress should be taking steps to help make American businesses more viable in the world market ? not less.

2007-12-07 06:42:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

would you still hate them and ramble about how they take our jobs or would you welcome them? I would welcome them legal or not since all they do here is just take jobs us americans dont want....

2007-12-07 06:40:37 · 18 answers · asked by Thalia 3 in Immigration

2007-12-07 06:39:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I Would Like To Report 30 Million Break-Ins!!

Why is the United States Government dragging it's feet on enforcing our immigration laws and what can American citizens do about it?

2007-12-07 06:39:21 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-12-07 06:39:20 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I just wanted to know, is this actually covered under Texas' laws? That you can shoot someone breaking into your neighbor's house? I think its a little over excessive, but they deserve what they got. Thieves, who knows what they would have done if they would have been confronted with someone in the house?

My question: Can you shoot someone breaking into your neighbor's house/car/whatever?

Can you shoot someone breaking into your car? I didn't think you could unless they showed agressive actions towards you.

What do you guys think? What's the laws on this?

2007-12-07 06:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2 years ago, I was taken from my mom along with my sibs. because of "neglect".
I left to live with my dad and I came back in June 2007, but we didn't tell the Department about it.
My mom did her case plan and things are a lot better now.
But today, my mom said that the Department opened up a new case on me because I came back without telling them.
I've been going to school and I've been really happy and making great grades.
What can I do?
PLEASE HELP. I don't know how much time I have..

2007-12-07 06:36:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I Told Ya 6 Months Ago, That It Would.

2007-12-07 06:36:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Do you think 120,000 American and coalition troops looking to hang Saddam in Iran's backyard had anything to do with it? Or was it simply a uncanny coincidence?

Is the intelligence community right this time? If so, when do we know they are right? If not, when will we know they will be right?

So far it seems that only Democrats seem to know when intelligence reports are right or wrong and I think they should share with us mortal men how they do it.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/prweb/20071207/bs_prweb/prweb575010_1

2007-12-07 06:35:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I basically was interested in starting a business with lotteries. I wondered if I would be able to engage in the act of lottery sales and drawings that pay out, in order to produce revenues for a business. I would like to form this business as a private company without affiliation from the state. Would I need state approval from the gaming board in order to open a business in this nature? Also if I were to do it on University grounds...would I be able to do it without permission from the state. Is there any laws federally barring this kind of business, or does it depend upon the certain laws of the particular state in question? Last question, if the state does not support the start up of a business in this nature, is it possible to start a company like this for the interenet, somewhat like an electronic lottery that can be used by persons either in one state or if applicable regarding state laws throughout the USA. Also, Can i research this in a regular state law library. Thanks much!!

2007-12-07 06:31:05 · 2 answers · asked by jchez86 2 in Law & Ethics

Do people understand that they are sending US money/resources over to china with a big red bow on it? Are people aware of the US trade deficit? How can people pretend to love their country and then sell it out by shopping at walmart?

2007-12-07 06:30:49 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Do we think they got it right this time? Or do we just WANT to believe it is correct this time?

I also heard that one of the authors of this report testified in July that Iran was a major threat to the region. What changed?

2007-12-07 06:28:07 · 13 answers · asked by Just Us 4 1 in Politics

LA Times/Bloomberg Poll
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-immigpoll6dec06,1,1337412.story?coll=la-politics-campaign&ctrack=2&cset=true

2007-12-07 06:26:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2007-12-07 06:25:12 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

And what's the easiest?

2007-12-07 06:25:00 · 5 answers · asked by Jamie 2 in Military

2007-12-07 06:24:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

To solve the problem of illegal immigration from mexico why doesnt the US work up a deal with Mexico and expand their empire and make mexico a part of america. The US should make mexico part of the US, incorporate its business, money, and laws to mexico so it can be as strong and powerful as the US. That way the mexicans have no reason to come to the US because they will already be there. We benefit because our empire will double in size and the military will be twice as strong aswell.

2007-12-07 06:21:25 · 14 answers · asked by name 1 in Immigration

the law states that any speeding fine shiould be issued within 2 weeks of being caught speeding. The police issued it after 4 weeks. I am contesting the validity and have been summonsed to appear at the magistrates court. Did I do the right thing?

2007-12-07 06:20:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

At what point would you stand up and do something about it? When the top 1% controls 90% of the wealth and you make 3 dollars an hour? The income inequality has been growing for decades. How bad does it have to get and what will you do?

2007-12-07 06:19:38 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Coming from neo-cons, isn't being called a "liberal" a compliment?

2007-12-07 06:16:57 · 32 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

A new analysis by WorldPublicOpinion.org of 11 recent international polls conducted around the world shows widespread and growing concern about climate change. Large majorities believe that human activity causes climate change and favor policies designed to reduce emissions.

In most countries, majorities see an urgent need for significant action. For example, a recent poll for the BBC by GlobeScan and the Program for International Policy Attitudes (PIPA) found that majorities in 15 out of 21 countries felt that it was necessary to take “major steps, starting very soon” to address climate change. In the other six countries polled, opinion was divided over whether “major” or “modest steps” were needed. Only small minorities thought no steps were necessary.

http://www.worldpublicopinion.org/pipa/articles/home_page/435.php?lb=hmpg1&pnt=435&nid=&id=

Do you agree that we need to increase our efforts, or are you in the small minority that feel no steps are necessary, and why?

2007-12-07 06:16:54 · 17 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Politics

I live in Minnesota, if you need that information.

2007-12-07 06:16:07 · 10 answers · asked by juniper555 5 in Law & Ethics

When in fact they do not have the data to back their positions. Is that not a form of insanity?

2007-12-07 06:14:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

can you still get married? what are the other options to get married?

2007-12-07 06:06:52 · 8 answers · asked by crazyladi3 1 in Law & Ethics

We're researching a debate topic in AP Human Geography and one fact I cannot find is how many immigrants live in America? Obviously, excluding illegal immigrants.

If you'd like to suggest ways to argue why English shouldn't be an official language of the US, feel free to post those too =)

Kthnx :D!

2007-12-07 06:06:39 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

My husband filed fiancee visa in March 2k6.. Embassy did not issue me visa at the time of Interview I have on January, 2k7 since, they said the relationship is not credible & not strong and have returned back case to the california state govt. Now, I married in April, 2k7 and husband filed I130 in July, 2007. how long the Processing time will take ? Can anybody help ???? It is hard to stay away with your loved ones....

2007-12-07 06:06:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Embassies & Consulates

Everyone says it. Don't you think each of them interprets the Constitution in his own way? It is vague in some areas.

2007-12-07 06:04:57 · 10 answers · asked by Marlena 4 in Elections

My grandfather was in WWII and my uncle helped rescue ppl out of the sunken ships at pearl harbor. Along with my Cousin who was in Vietnam.

i also had family who were civilians in Poland during WWII help save others and fight against the Nazis.

~ What about you guys? just curious.

2007-12-07 06:02:32 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military