Politics & Government - 14 December 2007

Are you shocked?

2007-12-14 15:45:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I work in the construction industry possibly the hardest hit sector of what used to be a lukarative legal american buisness! I have seen so many people I have known work a lifetime to build buisneses, lives, homes, and start families only to see it all undermined by illegal immigrant labor! john the brick mason, gone! joe the concrete guy, gone! sam the tile setter, gone! kevin the painter, gone! kieth the landscaper, gone! and just recently, john the framer, gone! These are the people who buy your products, employ your services, and in the end drive your personal economy no more!!
Did you know that? what do you think?

2007-12-14 15:45:19 · 13 answers · asked by sawman87 5 in Immigration

first offense

2007-12-14 15:44:59 · 5 answers · asked by AVATARD 1 in Law & Ethics

I got cited for illegal U-turn in June '06. The fine was $183. I went to court, pled guilty and paid a reduced fine of $150. This past Thanksgiving I got another ticket for speeding, which prompted me to check with AAA. They told me I would be charged for the u-turn ticket for 3 years. That means my premiums for '07, '08 and '09 will be up about $250 each. Ouch.
This past Thanksgiving Day I got a ticket for speeding, 400 miles from home. I called the court and through the automated system, I found out the fine would be $250. I suddenly realized, that I was ineligible for traffic school in the U-turn case in June 2006 because I had a commercial driver license for a school job. Since I graduated this past summer I haven't renewed my medical card, so technically I don't have a commercial license anymore. Should I request traffic school now? Is it going to be approved? Can I request AAA to waive the charge for my first offense in June 2006 now? Will my premium go up another $250 next time?

2007-12-14 15:40:25 · 6 answers · asked by AC 1 in Law & Ethics

For example, Lonestar, Bronco, Wraith, anyone with suggestions?

2007-12-14 15:40:23 · 9 answers · asked by 4th and Long 3 in Military

I know that Oakwood Homes and now, Clayton Homes grants loans to anyone with a large downpayment, regardless of credit or, income and repossess and resale as soon as possible. I've heard that this practice of his has had a devastating effect upon lending practices and the mortgage industry nationwide, but I am not sure why.

2007-12-14 15:38:12 · 7 answers · asked by wider scope 7 in Politics

Why do you stick up for the Ultra Wealthy and the Corporations?

99% of Americans are Poor, Working Poor, Lower Middle Class, Middle Class, and Upper Middle Class.

If you make less then 3 Million a year you are not rich, So why do you stick up for them and not yourself?

2007-12-14 15:36:36 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-14 15:34:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I think voting in ignorance is much worse but let me know what's your take on it.

2007-12-14 15:33:05 · 13 answers · asked by Mayonaise 6 in Elections

The Jews are controlling all the money bankrupting Germany etc
Well I don't think they are as evil as you say - putting them in camps is not the answer
Well thats because you love Germany's enemies Jew loving traitor - maybe you'd feel better living with them in the special Jew camp ?
No, no your right they are as evil as you say they are
This Iraq war is a stupid - -- unpatriotic lib traitor that hates America
Maybe killing homosexuals isn't "right" - G@y loving **** - wow maybe you'd like some huh ?
All muslims are not terrorists - Rag head loving traitor what next going to kill Americans if it were up to you we'd all be in Burka's
The above tactics are very old - How do we win out against them and promote thought discussion and so forth and not fall back into the fear based "with us or against us" mentality ?

2007-12-14 15:32:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My friend and I were walking home and someone called us fat. Could I take this to the cops.
They have done this many times before.

2007-12-14 15:29:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

i mean for me i think some are good and sum will get shot if they win but i mean thats just my oppionion wat bout urs?

2007-12-14 15:28:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-14 15:27:37 · 4 answers · asked by Zach 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-14 15:23:22 · 7 answers · asked by SINDY 7 in Other - Politics & Government

i mada an affidavit also.now i am in gulf i dont know how to takle this problem.now contractor holding the full grip of my money.really my mind is blocked.thinking has lost.its not so easy to sitting in gulf and contacting him.i spend a lots of money on phones.now a days he is not responding properly.most of the times i am not getting sleep.i am belongs to Andhrapradesh India.pl help me with u r answer and come out of this problem thanks to u all.

2007-12-14 15:22:48 · 1 answers · asked by chary 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-14 15:21:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=23978

Christmas is a national holiday thats it. Who is afraid of Christmas anyway?

2007-12-14 15:20:58 · 21 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2 in Politics

Suppose a person searches for a TV series on DVD from the 1990s and when it is received it looks like a copy, could the DVDs be legal or pirated--and how does one know?

The series was out on official video cassette at one point and the DVDs are coming out in the stores now, but the purchased DVDs could be legal, couldn't they?

If it is illegal, the seller should get in trouble for duping an innocent purchaser.

2007-12-14 15:20:25 · 2 answers · asked by http://www.wrightlawnv.com 4 in Law & Ethics

Is he a hypocrite? He spent so much money trying to have Bush defeated ,then he buys stock in Halliburton. Does MoveOn.Org give him a free pass?

2007-12-14 15:20:05 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I would like to become a firefighter and I have a felony on my record that is 8 years old. I am 27 years old and it happened when I was 19 or 20. I have since moved on in my life but this felony charge prevents me from getting alot of jobs that I would really like. I have even been to college and graduated, but this elony seems to haunt me everywhere I go. It is a bank robbery charge. Does anyone out here know the correct answer?

2007-12-14 15:18:23 · 6 answers · asked by Jose' 1 in Law & Ethics

A second in command type.

Please give reasons

2007-12-14 15:15:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Back story: For the second time in two days, senior staff members in the Clinton campaign have had to leave (at least on paper) because of "unauthorized" statements that are simply slander of a most vicious nature. Just like the staff that resigned (and came here?) after spreading the lie that Senator Obama is a Muslim.

When Hillary apologized to Senator Obama yesterday for her people planting the seeds of hate, he responded "If you can't control your campaign staff, how will you control a country?"

Too bad it was off camera. Perhaps one of the best points of the Iowa campaign. How many more such "slips" do you think we can expect?

2007-12-14 15:14:51 · 10 answers · asked by ? 5 in Elections

I see no difference between women supporting Hillary and the religious right supporting Huckabee. Or black people supporting Obama.

I've heard it's because Huckabee shares the same morals and values - and knows what you need. But, if you're going to generalize that he has what is good for ALL Christians then the same thing can be said about Hillary. A generalization would be she understands what women face and will do her best for all women.

2007-12-14 15:10:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

i was just wondering how many of you out there think it's kinda scary that Huckabee follows the Bible for EVERYTHING and that he and Romney had a religious debate...???

i just think thats ridiculous because what happened to SEPARATION of church and state???? they shouldn't even be debating these things in the first place...! i'm just afraid that if Huckabee gets elected he's going to constantly quote from the Bible and have religious play a huge part in society and government... (which by the way is against the Constitution)

what do you guys think!? i'm not looking for a debate i'm just looking for some input/opinions. feel free to say whatever u want. i'm an open mind and will not be offended

2007-12-14 15:10:12 · 18 answers · asked by FieryRedAngel 2 in Elections

Since when does someone's name matter? Well i guess it does because thats the only reason Hillary has a chance, but other then her.... Is it not about ideas, morals and principles?

2007-12-14 15:08:23 · 6 answers · asked by anti-lib 2 in Elections

Another 'problematic' attack on Mike Huckabee.
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1207/7401.html

Headline:
"Huck's gift-givers ended up in state posts"

Subtext:
"Most of the posts Huckabee’s benefactors landed were on unpaid boards and commissions. Not all of the gifts came before the appointments — several came from old friends and there’s no clear evidence of any quid pro quo."

Unpaid posts? Not exactly sinister here... ;)

Question: Despite two weeks of attacks, Huckabee's numbers have only steadily increased. So the question is....

Are the attacks helping him in some way? Have the focus on ridiculous issues (AIDS, rapist, 'bribes') rather than more problematic concerns (taxes), only made Huckabee look better?

Or is he rising despite these attacks(Poor performance from competition)?



Please no "I hate Huck" or "I love Huck." Looking for an analysis on a debatable issue. Will report inappropriate responses.

2007-12-14 15:08:15 · 4 answers · asked by MacGyver 3 in Elections

2007-12-14 15:04:52 · 17 answers · asked by Chichiri 1 in Military

I saw on the news this morning this lady that was referring to a special meeting last night in which the public was able to attend a discussion regarding whether or not the law should be changed to allow police to inquire as to the immigration status of people they stop. She said that it would be horrible if she was asked for this as she is a legal immigrant. This got me to thinking. I agree that it would be unfair if just Latino people alone were asked for this. I for one would have no problem making it a law for ALL people stopped (regardless of there ethniticty) to be checked and would gladly present proof of my status if allowed to make sure that all of those that are here illegally (including those that might be from say England or Germany) are dealt with for breaking the US laws. I would like to hear what others think?

2007-12-14 15:04:17 · 22 answers · asked by Yahoogirl 5 in Immigration

2007-12-14 15:03:52 · 6 answers · asked by John 1 in Law & Ethics

Should we distrust those who want to do the same in the US?

2007-12-14 15:01:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics