Politics & Government - 19 December 2007

I recently read that New Hampshire has a state law that its primary must happen at least a week before any other state's primary (I'm not American). Now no other state can pass such a law, obviously because it'd be impossible (NH was there first). But what's stopping other states from passing similar laws in different realms, eg. New York passes a law saying JFK airport flights should get preference over Newark, or whatever. Is there anything the Fed or other states can do to prevent a state from unilaterally passing laws that affect other states? Is there a procedure to have such a law revoked? Thank you.

2007-12-19 06:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by Gillette 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 06:40:59 · 1 answers · asked by adam c 1 in Law & Ethics

As tax payers we pay for peoples health care that don't care if they pay their bills. Not all addicts are dead beats but when they get "sick" they can run up a large medical bill that, most of the time, doesn't get paid by them. If they use drugs, it takes more drugs an usual to take care of them in the hospital and they require more care than the average person.

2007-12-19 06:40:26 · 10 answers · asked by Mickey 2 in Law & Ethics

Hillary Clinton has two things going against her in those areas. One is she is a woman and many people even conservative woman may not vote for her for that fact. Secondly she is considered to be too liberal (abortion supporter, welfare supporter, socialism for health care, tough gun control laws) for the deep south such as arkansas, texas, kentucky, georgia.

2007-12-19 06:38:44 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-19 06:36:56 · 11 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Politics

why haven,t Jordan, Libya and Algeria taken them as they are their countries.

2007-12-19 06:36:51 · 20 answers · asked by phartuk 2 in Military

We the people acknowledged that the world is full of conflicts on many different subjects some are possible to bring solution some are hard to find a right answer.

There are so many organizations who are fighting for sovereignty or right to self determination. The reasons of their struggles are based on historical backgrounds, human rights situation and racial discrimination etc. Some of them use extreme form of violence to achieve their goals and as a consequence civilian casualty are unavoidable. So I have two questions 1. Is sovereignty or right to self determination possible in the present context of today's world? 2. Is violence a means to bring attention of the international community or to achieve their goals?

2007-12-19 06:35:50 · 5 answers · asked by vison 2 in Politics

I mean being this is Christmas time I always feel goodwill towards all mankind...even the secular progressives. Merry Christmas and have a happy new year.

2007-12-19 06:33:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

1
What advantages do citizens of the United States have over those of dictator-ruled nations in the matter of being accused and convicted of treason?
2
What reasons can you see for having Federal judges appointed for life?
3
How may a Federal judge be removed from office?
4
When the Supreme Court rules a law unconstitutional, but the majority of the people believe the law is a good one, what action can be taken?

2007-12-19 06:33:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

As an American, I have heard arguments for both ways on this question. I believe that in order for the EU to reach the status of a true superpower it will first have to overcome many obstacles.

2007-12-19 06:31:59 · 11 answers · asked by Ua 5 in International Organizations

I haven't seen anything yet, but it's still early.

2007-12-19 06:29:42 · 24 answers · asked by nicolerichieslovechild 3 in Politics

2007-12-19 06:29:10 · 5 answers · asked by ndogondogo 1 in Military

Any sugestion?

2007-12-19 06:28:24 · 12 answers · asked by Jane Marple 7 in Politics

My friend was arrested for robbery, but recently was NOT indicted... what does that mean?? Does it mean he will have a shorter sentence? Confused- thanks so much for ur help.

2007-12-19 06:26:50 · 3 answers · asked by aznmami86 2 in Law & Ethics

Okay, so I'm 18 and a college student. My parents recently moved to South Carolina. My best friend from my home state of New Jersey is coming to visit me, and for his birthday I got him a handle of gray goose. I know it is illegal for a minor to carry alcohol in an unopened container but how does it work for an 18 year old? Are they still under the same law? In this case is a minor considered someone below the legal drinking age? I was just wondering if it was better to ship it via fedex / UPS to him or would he be safe just packing it in his bag and taking it with him? thanks in advance.

2007-12-19 06:25:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 06:24:47 · 26 answers · asked by wooper 5 in Politics

Presidential candidate John Edwards is caught up in a love child scandal, a blockbuster ENQUIRER investigation has discovered.

The ENQUIRER has learned exclusively that Rielle Hunter, a woman linked to Edwards in a cheating scandal earlier this year, is more than six months pregnant — and she's told a close confidante that Edwards is the father of her baby!

The ENQUIRER's political bombshell comes just weeks after Edwards emphatically denied having an affair with Rielle, who formerly worked on his campaign and told another close pal that she was romantically involved with the married ex-senator.

http://www.nationalenquirer.com/john_edwards_love_child/celebrity/64426

2007-12-19 06:21:41 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-19 06:18:39 · 22 answers · asked by Clarance C 2 in Politics

SKIATOOK, Okla. - Huddled near her fireplace, Marla Carter wondered when Skiatook will be mentioned in news reports about the storm-related power outages that have left her without electricity for the past 10 days.

President Bush issued a major disaster declaration Tuesday for seven Oklahoma counties battered by the ice storm. Federal funds will now be available to reimburse state and local governments for cleanup and infrastructure repairs.

Crews working 13-hours shifts have restored power to all but 32,943 homes and businesses by Wednesday morning. Utility officials said power cannot be restored to some structures until the customers repair damage to connections where electrical service enters a home or business.

In Oklahoma City, city officials on Wednesday announced a pilot program with state and federal agencies to repair damaged residential electric meter bases for *free*.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071219/ap_on_re_us/winter_storm;_ylt=Ag7qfcVyU.HRuVnyquEThAms0NUE

2007-12-19 06:17:53 · 2 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Government

Assuming her were real - true or false? Come on - be clever for me - I need a laugh.

2007-12-19 06:16:31 · 11 answers · asked by Kim 4 in Elections

2007-12-19 06:16:29 · 8 answers · asked by jimmy 1 in Law & Ethics

i think she just saw a black guy that wanted to run for president and jumped on his bandwagon for the sole reason of his skin tone. is this not considered racist?

2007-12-19 06:16:19 · 21 answers · asked by Bare K 1 in Politics

2007-12-19 06:14:12 · 6 answers · asked by Lady of the Lowlands 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 06:13:24 · 18 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Politics

Is the preceeding open to the public? Are transcipts available?
Where can I go to get more info?

2007-12-19 06:13:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 06:12:43 · 5 answers · asked by B3RWY 1 in Law & Ethics

A mail away pharamcay company told me that I owed them money, I contacted them with a reciept that showed that I didnt not. They inturn claimed that the receipt was invaild and sent my account to a collection agency, in corresponding with the collection agency, in time, it was determined that the debt was invaild. In the mean time, I have incurred expenses of copies and postage that add up to be almost 1/2 of the debt the mail away pharmacy claimed I owe.

Is there anything that holds the orginal vendor legally responsible for reimbursing me for the expenses I incurred to prove them incorrect?

2007-12-19 06:07:39 · 10 answers · asked by daecrsn 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 06:07:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-19 06:07:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

He's got a lot of documents to lose don't you think?

2007-12-19 06:06:51 · 6 answers · asked by Dastardly 6 in Politics