Politics & Government - 10 December 2007

have you followed up on any foreign aids to see who really gains from them? can you give me an example? Americans believe that they are really helping other countries but who are they really helping?
IE; the foreign aid which was sent to philippine was invested in heart research! the only problem is that the life expectancy in philippine is very low ie; 23 years old and they don't get old enough to have heart problems! not only the rich filipino but the rich people everywhere in the world would gain from this research!
they always somehow find their way to help and promote corporations interest! please feel free to do your own research! foreign aid or corporate aid?!! corporations are receiving welfare and the foreign aid too?! isn't that double dipping? is that considered to be welfare fraud?!

2007-12-10 03:07:19 · 8 answers · asked by macmanf4j 4 in Politics

A. People who think that the country needs less war, less outsourcing, less free trade, and more investment in America to create American jobs.

B. People who think we need to do whatever it takes to fight "Islamofascists" above all else.

2007-12-10 03:05:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

"Mother Nature is the most powerfullest force in the world, it shall strike back with the greatest vengence and the fullest fury at the evil that capitalism has commited upon it"

true or false?


SOURCE : me

2007-12-10 03:02:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Thanks for your very truthful opinion... Tom Science 4

2007-12-10 03:01:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

will they still show on my background check?

2007-12-10 02:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by prissynpink1684 1 in Law & Ethics

What is the point at which the incentive to work is taken away because of taxes too high? Have we reached it?

2007-12-10 02:59:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-10 02:59:12 · 6 answers · asked by jewelzr4eva 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

My ex has bonded out of jail, I want to know how I can get him put back in jail. He molested my daughter and I am trying to keep her safe from this crazy man. What stipulations are there? If he gets arrested will they consider that a way of breaking his bond and keep him in jail or will he be able to get out? What can I do? He has threatened me and my family?

2007-12-10 02:53:09 · 4 answers · asked by Tanya 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-10 02:52:52 · 10 answers · asked by How Big is Your Govt Check 3 in Politics

2007-12-10 02:48:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Bush did not recall being told about the interrogation tapes or their destruction before he was briefed by Hayden on Thursday.

2007-12-10 02:48:00 · 17 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

I am buying a ticket for a concert, but there is a special pre-sale right now and the only way to buy them is to get them from will call at the concert. I am putting them on my dad's credit card, which is under his name, because I am only 16. Can I still put my name as the one to pick up the tickets at will call as long as I have a picture ID and the e-mail reciept...or does the person whose credit card the tickets are on have to pick them up? Thanks!

2007-12-10 02:46:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Giuliani has claimed that the reason he assigned a city paid chauffer and lemo to his mistress was because she was receiving death threats. Were the threats from Giuliani’s wife? Don’t laugh. He is the Republican [party’s leading candidate for the presidency, At least it was a woman. Doesn’t it make you proud.

2007-12-10 02:45:12 · 8 answers · asked by sSuper critic 2 in Elections

Hi! If you received a summons to go to court and you are sued by a collection agency. If I called them and settle the debt do I still have to go to court?

2007-12-10 02:42:46 · 14 answers · asked by I C 1 in Law & Ethics

I have never met Republican that is isn't at least at little bit racist at heart... What about you???

2007-12-10 02:41:26 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I don't know who I'm going to vote?
Who's better?

2007-12-10 02:38:51 · 19 answers · asked by Francisca 1 in Elections

I have often seen elections where many more people vote for one office than votes cast for other offices. This is true even though some people may only be voting for the less interesting contest. Would it be a great embarrassment that so many people do not care for either choice?

2007-12-10 02:38:30 · 4 answers · asked by Menehune 7 in Elections

It seems, like it or not, like the Democrats have the better chance of winning the presidency in 2008.

So I'm wondering: on balance, would nominating Mrs. Clinton help or hurt their chances? What are the pluses and minuses?

Thanks.

2007-12-10 02:38:11 · 17 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics

If you've been following the news, you know that Oprah is stumping for Obama in a number of Midwestern cities where she has a strong following. Sell-out crowds of 30,000+ people are showing up with, what the news reporters are calling, "revival-like enthusiasm", to come see Oprah and to listen to the candidate she is promoting.

Is it Obama they are coming to see? Or Oprah? If you like Oprah, are you automatically inclined to vote for Obama?

Oprah is female. Many thought she would back Hillary. Oprah is also black. But she has made her choice now and is backing Obama.

But might her orchestrating these sell-out crowds and stumping for Obama be a cleverly disguised way to pave the way for her OWN run at politics, either at a lesser level, or even for the office of the Presidency in 2016, assuming Obama wins in 2008, is re-elected in 2012, and he passes the baton to the one most responsible for his success, i.e. Oprah?

Oprah is 53 now. She'll be 61 in 2016, FYI.

2007-12-10 02:33:58 · 16 answers · asked by John S. 5 in Elections

in switzerland women where not allowed to vote until 1975
and in liechtenstein women where not allowed to vote until 1984

2007-12-10 02:32:38 · 46 answers · asked by yrag 1 in Elections

I own a small company, and I heard about a racial law that is targeting undocumented workers. America needs undocumented workers form small companies like mine. I supply a service to local home owners, and I need to keep my costs down and the recent increase in minimum wage will break me unless I can keep my wages down.

2007-12-10 02:32:27 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

3 months ago my grandad gave me his credit card to buy a game online but i spent the £3000 that was in his bank acount and £800 overdraft on internet gambling sites unfotunatly he passed away last week and the police have found out it was me and my mum has to go for an interview tomorrow then they are going to arrest me im 15 years old and i regret what i have done and im very sorry but they cant tell me how serious it is or anything they are just going to arrest me can anybody tell me how serious it is and will i get sent to prison ?

2007-12-10 02:28:32 · 15 answers · asked by DEMON 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I can recall, in my lifetime, when Americans were not quite as wealthy as they are today. It seems back then that most people wanted to make the country and the world a better place to live for all people. It was a time of a dream of equality and equal opportunity for prosperity.
That dream seems to be dieing with the generation, and a new dream emerging, one that seems centered on an entirely different goal.
Americans now seem quick to abandon programs designed to help the disavantaged. They seem quick to want to "protect" their interest overseas. They seem quick to adopt policies to serve the interest of those with plenty or those who can add to the wealth of industry.
Has the success of generations passed, corrupted the American spirit? Has wealth and material possessions become the single pursuit of happiness?

2007-12-10 02:27:11 · 28 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5 in Politics

Are the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank considered non-governmental organisations? I'm doing a report on NGOs in Africa and obviously I need to know whether or not I can talk about these two big institutions within this context or not. It's been surprisingly difficult to find information which clearly states one way or another if they are or not.

2007-12-10 02:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by mmmyummytreats 1 in International Organizations

and all the candidates (Democrat & Republican) are on the ballot?

2007-12-10 02:18:21 · 20 answers · asked by Shilo 7 in Elections

2007-12-10 02:15:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I think we should be teaching our kids:

Constitutional Law
Money management
Science
Basic Math
Child developement
Medicine
Wood and Metal working
Farming

Basically everything we adults do, and not all that other mindless drivel.

2007-12-10 02:15:15 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-10 02:09:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-12-10 02:08:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

This man stole my friend's television and 10,000 in cash from me.
He lives in Paterson NJ how do I report him? And what number do I use? please help! I looked in his wallet his name does not match his social security card.

2007-12-10 02:08:28 · 3 answers · asked by Jamiebabi 1 in Immigration