Politics & Government - 14 December 2007

Here is the deal, beinging on Monday we've been getting calls from Lobel Financial. Problem? They are not our bill collector! They are looking for our neighbor, the first time they called they even said they are calling for a neighbor, that they can't get in contact with. They said they put the address in the computer, and our number came up as the closet address. How can they do that? Is it even legal to call someone when you KNOW they have nothing to do with it? I've filed a complaint with the National Do Not Call Registry, spoke with the supervisor of the company and told them I filed a complaint. The guy was so rude to me, and made me feel like I owe him money. I have a feeling I will be getting more calls from them. What else can I possibly do?

2007-12-14 09:06:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-14 09:06:26 · 5 answers · asked by jlkir 1 in Law & Ethics

My old friend, who is in the marines let me borrow his playstaion 3 in exchange for something else and he said that he would return for it in about a month. He has not come yet and i wont mail it because it cost money that he does not want to give me. Now, i am recieing threats form his sargeant or commaniding officer. What steps can i take aganist this.

2007-12-14 09:05:51 · 20 answers · asked by Michael M 1 in Military

homicide detective. They are still young, but what steps should take now to ensure my future dream does come true? I just don't want to raise my children in a big city and also, it is a very time consuming job and I want to be able to watch my kids grow. Should I take classes or where should I begin?

2007-12-14 09:04:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I'm a sophmore right now, and I really want to go to ROTC... thing is... I don't know if I can make it. I had a freshman GPA of 3.7, and so far a 3.5 in my sophmore year. My other activites: run track, act, sing, violin, work out about twice a week, church youth group community service, study military tactics, blah blah blah. I'm not a terrible runner (5:30 Mile) and do a lot of cardio exercises, but I don't have much upper body strength. Any tips? Do I look like I have a chance? Thanks.

2007-12-14 09:02:40 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

also what do you have to do to become a member of the special forces?

2007-12-14 09:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by tiki 1 in Military

I live in the United States of America and if I could choose which country to live in, I would want to live in Norway because they score very high on almost every category that rates a desirable country to live in.

2007-12-14 09:00:11 · 20 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Immigration

a superior court judge realeased a convicted felon from jail one year early. he shot someone. the judge was friends with the felons father.the felon was drinking in front of my house,pulled out his gun and shot at me, when i asked him to leave. he was arrested and maid bail. the judge is now under investigation for favoritism among other things.can i take civil action against the judge for his decision?

2007-12-14 09:00:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

and why ?

2007-12-14 08:59:30 · 17 answers · asked by tu amor 1 in Politics

The UK's been filling up with immigrants left right and centre, especially so over the last 10yrs, Enoch powell has almost been proved right.

I reckon within 20yrs this country will be turned into a Muslim state and our British values will be gone. The country will be left to ruin much like 99% of the Middle East.

They bleed our benefit system dry, have babies quicker than i can ask this question, rarely work (often taxi drivers or small businesses to avoid tax), get on the housing list as soon as they're feet touch our soil and believe they have to stand on the toilet in case a prophet drops out of their backside. God help us all.

I live in Sheffield, UK and a huge Mosque has been "assembled" from Ikea nr the city centre, the council ok'd the plans with open arms, looks like something out of toys r us, apparently plans for another have been submitted, do you think I could build a church is Baghdad?

I am alone in wanting to pack my bags and take my trade abroad?

2007-12-14 08:59:01 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Can a criminal case that's been reported and later dropped be used during trial by the DA against the defendant? Even though it was previously dropped way before the court trial? BTW, this is in California.

2007-12-14 08:58:52 · 7 answers · asked by Northstar 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Fred Thompson and Hillary were walking down the street when they
came to a
homeless person. The Republican, Fred Thompson, gave the homeless person
his business card and told him to come to his office for a job. He then
took $20 out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.

Hillary was very impressed, so when they came to
another homeless person, she decided to help. She walked over to the
homeless person and gave him
directions to the welfare office. She then reached
into Thompson's pocket and got out $20. She kept $15 for her
administrative
fees and gave the homeless person $5.

NOW do you understand the difference?

2007-12-14 08:58:31 · 13 answers · asked by Ricky 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-12-14 08:57:49 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-14 08:56:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-14 08:54:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

i am a non resident from england am i covered by the national health from england if i need health care or do i have to have american insurance

2007-12-14 08:53:52 · 5 answers · asked by mick 1 in Immigration

2007-12-14 08:53:38 · 6 answers · asked by Go For Broke 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Is it illegal to drive in the uk wearing wellington boots?

2007-12-14 08:53:36 · 21 answers · asked by k 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

Say a high school teacher is caught purchasing illegal drugs from a student.

What would the punishment be?

2007-12-14 08:52:55 · 11 answers · asked by [[Princess For The Day]] 2 in Law & Ethics

Do you think any crime can justify this punishment?
Would it help prevent serious crimes like murder?

2007-12-14 08:52:29 · 37 answers · asked by vera-ann 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

http://www.portofmiamitunnel.com/faq_gen

If voters don't have a saying on this, why is it?

How can something of this magnitude (where $1Billion is concerned) be legal without voter participation????

Please, explain this to me.

2007-12-14 08:51:30 · 5 answers · asked by news-n-more-news 2 in Civic Participation

2007-12-14 08:50:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

This may be the most important pro-rights gun bill to come down in many years.

The Gun-Free-Zone Liability Act is a common-sense bill that would help protect the public. Resisting its reasonable provisions requires taking the moral low ground -- that you have no right to defend yourself. "If you create a gun-free zone, you're liable for any harm it causes."
http://www.gunlaws.com/GFZ/GFZ-BillReview.htm

Even withouth this legislation, Virginia Tech is already feeling the legal heat and may be held liable for preventing students from protecting themselves:
http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/xp-21770

And rightfully so

2007-12-14 08:49:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-14 08:48:26 · 6 answers · asked by molovekayak 1 in Law & Ethics

http://news.aol.com/story/_a/bush-scores-victories-despite-low/20071214091709990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001

And I quote...


WASHINGTON (Dec. 14) - With Democrats beginning to give in to the White House on energy and spending bills, and with their hopes of expanding a popular children’s health program all but dashed, President Bush has scored three political victories this week on Capitol Hill.


Click the link for the full story.

2007-12-14 08:47:01 · 19 answers · asked by xenypoo 7 in Politics

"Mitt Happens!"

or for Mike Huckabee: "Go Huck yourself!"

2007-12-14 08:46:07 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-14 08:44:44 · 15 answers · asked by Yahoo Man 1 in Law & Ethics

trying to pickout a glock to buy, i collect shotguns, rifles, so this will be my first pistol. pistol will be for target practice butmainly just cause i want one. cant decide if i want to get a 9mm or a 40, and dunno which glock model to buy. or maybe theres some different types of pistols you can tell me to look into, looks and feel will be a big part aswell and i have about a 500-600$ budget.

2007-12-14 08:44:39 · 17 answers · asked by unionnothing 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I know I can't re-sell it with the source code, but I am assuming if I am paying extra for an OEM license, I can sell the executable version, right?

2007-12-14 08:43:16 · 2 answers · asked by Alawisious J 1 in Law & Ethics

dosent that sound like another number they just picked out of the air, i feel its more like maybe 10 maybe 12 million with only about 2/3 coming from over the boarder and they other 1/3 staying when the visa's run out .

while enforcing the laws is the best way to solve the problem. wouldnt actually having a acurate disscustion be helpful also.

this is the largest militarized boarder with out a declaired war, and the boarder patrol is actually keeping more people in the country by stopping them from returning back to mexico during the off seasons, as they have done over the last century.

2007-12-14 08:40:58 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections