Politics & Government - 17 December 2007

I'm joining the Navy because I want to serve my country. However, I have a family to feed, so I don't want the answer regarding don't join the millitary for the signing bonus. That being said, when do you receive the signing bonus for Navy reserves. I was told by the recruiters that it's up front signing bonus after you PASS your school. Please provide me with feedback. Is this accurate.

2007-12-17 02:32:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I've always had health care provided by employment and so has my husband. I've been wondering why there is such a negative backlash against the thought of universal health care. The arguments i've heard center around not wanting to foot someone else's bill. But, currently, isn't that what our taxes are doing anyways. Ethically, why wouldn't it be more honorable to provide health care for everyone and eliminate the need for health insurance altogether. It seems to work in other countries, why haven't we adopted it here? Is it because of greed? Selfishness? Our money goes to so many programs that are don't necessarily benefit us individually. Social security, for instance...Many say those of us paying for it now won't even have it by the time we need it.

What do you think. Please don't bash me. I'm really just trying to understand why people are so against it when it seems to be working great in other parts of the world.

2007-12-17 02:31:18 · 24 answers · asked by Cesaria Barbarossa 7 in Other - Politics & Government

... or can we call the whole thing off?


source: Gershwin

2007-12-17 02:29:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-12-17 02:29:27 · 26 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Politics

Or just a Democrat in Republican Clothes?

2007-12-17 02:26:51 · 9 answers · asked by Clarance C 2 in Politics

2007-12-17 02:25:08 · 10 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Politics

2007-12-17 02:23:55 · 2 answers · asked by Radoslav 1 in Embassies & Consulates

Or is it simply OUR culture has changed so drastically over the past 25 years or so?

By this I refer to women more in the workforce than at home. Men taking on more roles as caregivers of children etc. Many other countries still have our beliefs and roles of years past still in force. So could the differences we see be just changing times of our society and theirs staying the same?

2007-12-17 02:17:28 · 13 answers · asked by Dog Tricks 4 in Immigration

Can they if they can how ?

2007-12-17 02:16:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I have a friend, who was selected for jury duty. HE hasnt made all of the phone calls yet to see if its a sure thing, But he really doesn't want to attend. So come on YAhoo, GIve me some answers on how he can get out Legally from Jury Duty?

2007-12-17 02:13:57 · 11 answers · asked by O-MIssy 1 in Civic Participation

to break the color and gender barrier?

2007-12-17 02:12:09 · 7 answers · asked by Brad R 4 in Government

the u.s. constitution says that polygamy is illegal but isn't polygamy part of the mormon religion? that being said wouldn't that part of the constitution be unconstitutional. the first amendment says freedom of religion but if there are restrictions on a religion the government is breaking it's own laws. what the hell? somebody tell me if i am right or not. the government is wrong, right?

2007-12-17 02:10:21 · 12 answers · asked by your worst nightmare 2 in Law & Ethics

I found this on a website and was stunned!!
Please tell me this isn't true.

Ten Obvious Reasons Why
Islam is NOT a Religion of Peace
http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Pages/Top-10-Reasons.htm

2007-12-17 02:08:29 · 15 answers · asked by sshazzam 6 in Politics

in short...what happened was I went to the CEO and brought my concerns about my boss to her attention. the CEO then spoke to my boss about my concerns (since my boss' carelessness has now jeopardized funding for my program)...after her meeting with the CEO she has been isolating me and very short with me....yesterday I overheard her "venting" to the Director of Grants about me...I thought that was considered defamation since there is no reason for the Director of Grants to know...but I'm not sure.

2007-12-17 02:04:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I already have a court order granting sole custody of my five yr old daughter to me. I contacted the local sheriff's office ( Lawrence Cty Shriff Dept.) in AR. I told them my ex-husband was in violation of his visitation order and asked if an officer could accompany me to pick up my child? Their reply was no , a' they do not get involved in a civil matter fear of being sued" I also showed them my court documents.

2007-12-17 01:58:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

do u need a walmart greeter to tell u merry christmas to celebrate the birth of christ? i don't.

this question was deleted.what terms did it violate if any.

2007-12-17 01:51:35 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

conservativism entirely?

2007-12-17 01:47:30 · 23 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

2007-12-17 01:42:26 · 16 answers · asked by |||ALL TRUE||| 2 in Government

On FOX News yesterday, it was stated that we are very short of 'foot soldiers'.

How do you feel about this statement?

2007-12-17 01:36:31 · 8 answers · asked by Henpecked 4 in Military

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

2007-12-17 01:24:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

As of shortly after midnight Sunday night Pacific time, the Paul website was reporting more than $6 million raised on Sunday from more than 30,000 donors and an amazing fourth-quarter fundraising total surpassing $18.1 million.

Apparently, he's crazy like a fox! It is refreshing to see that at least SOME Americans haven't bought into the corporate media BS. He's raised more that the "LEADING" candidates yet the media won't touch him. Go figure.

2007-12-17 01:16:58 · 16 answers · asked by speed__phreak 2 in Elections

2007-12-17 01:12:21 · 29 answers · asked by Zardoz 7 in Politics

What does it mean when a state-wide alert has been "upgraded from an assault to a File 12"?

2007-12-17 01:08:49 · 3 answers · asked by The Cruise 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Seriously, doesn't he look more like a game show host?

2007-12-17 01:06:58 · 10 answers · asked by preciselyright 3 in Elections

Question regarding 2nd violation of Probation for DUI. This is my second violation, first violation occured 5 months ago for not reporting. I went to court and the judge reinstated probation. The only condition I have left is DUI school, all fines, community service, vehicle lock and MADD classes have been completed. Only item missing is the DUI school. I am scheduled for school in January, however my court date is tomorrow. What should I expect? Cannot afford a lawyer at this time..

2007-12-17 01:05:18 · 6 answers · asked by sem197185 1 in Law & Ethics

I recently started working for a company as a salaried employee. I'm guaranteed my 40 hours a week. My supervisor pressures me into working 12, 13, 14 hour shifts and I only get paid for 8 of those hours. He submits my timesheets before my week ever starts for 40 hours. I know the State of Texas and the US government has laws to protect salaried employees. What are the laws against working salaried employees over there 40 hours? Because I am going to HR to get some answers soon and I need some ammo to fight with. If there were no laws we would all be on salary. Companies would make us work 100 plus hours every 2 weeks and only pay us for 80. So I know there are some laws.

2007-12-17 01:03:44 · 14 answers · asked by Big Sam D 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-17 01:03:40 · 7 answers · asked by Zelda Hunter 7 in Elections

Or is this going to be the mode of the Yahoo answer operates.

Some troll who doesn't like someone can have their account suspended for no reason.

Should a case that you have to prove someone needs to have their account removed rather than just click on the button?

2007-12-17 01:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by Max50 7 in Civic Participation

twice my girlfriend had an abortion against my wishes and there was not one thing i could do about it. but if the man wants it theres nothing he can do to make her get it. and im not saying there should be but i am saying why should a single man pay support under these conditions

2007-12-17 00:59:42 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

American foreign policy needs to change its tone and attitude, open up, and reach out. The Bush administration's arrogant bunker mentality has been counterproductive at home and abroad. My administration will recognize that the United States' main fight today does not pit us against the world but pits the world against the terrorists. At the same time, my administration will never surrender any of our sovereignty, which is why I was the first presidential candidate to oppose ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty, which would endanger both our national security and our economic interests.

A more successful U.S. foreign policy needs to better explain Islamic jihadism to the American people. Given how Americans have thrived on diversity -- religious, ethnic, racial -- it takes an enormous leap of imagination to understand what Islamic terrorists are about, that they really do want to kill every last one of us and destroy civilization as we know it. If they are willing to kill their own children by letting them detonate suicide bombs, then they will also be willing to kill our children for their misguided cause. The Bush administration has never adequately explained the theology and ideology behind Islamic terrorism or convinced us of its ruthless fanaticism. The first rule of war is "know your enemy," and most Americans do not know theirs. To grasp the magnitude of the threat, we first have to understand what makes Islamic terrorists tick. Very few Americans are familiar with the writings of Sayyid Qutb, the Egyptian radical executed in 1966, or the Muslim Brotherhood, whose call to active jihad influenced Osama bin Laden and the rise of al Qaeda. Qutb raged against the decadence and sin he saw around him and sought to restore the "pure" Islam of the seventh century through a theocratic caliphate without national borders. He saw nothing decadent or sinful in murdering in order to achieve that end. America's culture of life stands in stark contrast to the jihadists' culture of death.

2007-12-17 00:55:32 · 15 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics