Politics & Government - 19 December 2007

Last night CNN en Español aired the above image, which captions at the bottom "Who Killed him?" by "accident". The image of President Chavez with the caption about killing him below, which some could say subliminally incites to assassination, was a "production error" mistakenly made in the CNN en Español newsroom. The news anchor had been narrarating a story about the situation between Colombia and Venezuela and then switched to a story about an unsolved homicide but - oops - someone forgot to change the screen image and President Chavez was left with the killing statement below. Today they apologized and admitted it was a rather "unfortunate" and "regrettable" mistake. Yes, it was.

On a scarier note, an internal CIA memorandum has been obtained by Venezuelan counterintelligence from the US Embassy in Caracas that reveals a very sinister - almost fantastical, were it not true - plan to destabilize Venezuela during the coming days. The plan, titled "OPERATION PLIERS" was authored by CIA Officer Michael Middleton Steere and was addressed to CIA Director General Michael Hayden in Washington.

2007-12-19 14:12:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

NATO countries are failing to "step up the plate" when it comes to Afghanistan, said US Defence Secretary Robert Gates. This failure, he said in testimony to the House Armed Services Committee, puts the entire structure of the alliance at risk of collapse :

I know, as do you, the members of this committee, that if the world’s greatest democracies cannot summon the will to accomplish a mission that all agree is morally just and essential for our collective security, then the citizens of these democracies will begin to question the mission’s worth – and perhaps even the worth of the Alliance itself. We must not allow this to happen.

See link - http://the4thworldwar.blogspot.com/

Question - What are your thoughts ?

Question 2 - Do you believe we need NATO ?

2007-12-19 14:11:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I know it was passed on Oct. 31, just wondering when it will go into effect so that us apartment dwellers will be able to choose.

2007-12-19 14:10:31 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

The neo-far left extreamists have beaten the their extream record again. they are about to fall off the cliff.

Just yesterday, i posted this queation about san franscisco's mayors plan to tax soda. tes, TAX SODE. that means more Beer and liquor. YAY!!

But today, i found a more outragous one. I almost cried. i am afraid now.

'Judge Declares Declaration of Independence Unconstitutional'
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/MarioDiaz/2007/12/13/judge_declares_declaration_of_independence_unconstitutional



PLEASE TELL ME I AM DREAMING!!

2007-12-19 14:10:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what are the final phsyical fitness requirements for a 17-21yr. old girl in bootcamp. like how many pushups, sit-ups and how many miles in what times??

2007-12-19 14:10:01 · 4 answers · asked by akgirl 1 in Military

If Mike Huckabee becomes our next president, and he is not who you voted for...will you support him, or complain about every little decision he makes in leadership?

2007-12-19 14:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by fishslayer 2 in Elections

As the worlds biggest war mongers, shouldn't the USA channel it's billions into promoting world peace instead of wasting time, money and effort and lives finding excuses to start wars.

Why must US presidents start a war just to add their name to the history book of modern warfare.

2007-12-19 14:06:54 · 6 answers · asked by IAN B 1 in Politics

I'm sure they can help for a while...but what good are they if they expire, if they are issued for only 6 months or a year, then the other person is given a chance to strike! I'm asking this because I fear my own husband, but if I do this, he would just come back when the order is done, I may need one for myself and my children! he's in the Millitary, threatens over the phone, and will be home soon!! I will also do divorce papers, my children would not be safe with him!!!

2007-12-19 14:04:42 · 5 answers · asked by l 2 in Law & Ethics

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

2007-12-19 14:04:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 13:58:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

what are ur opinions?

2007-12-19 13:58:39 · 4 answers · asked by Kasper 2 in Politics

writing a letter to congress. need basis for a strong rebuttal. What would these politicians say against our opposition to the issue? please inculde citacions =] .

2007-12-19 13:55:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

A) By appealing to the majority of it's citizens and performing in their best interest.
B) By using military might to conquer other nations and using the resources for the benefit of it's own people.
C) By taking individual freedoms and liberties away from it's own people, in order to prevent any threats to it's own power.

2007-12-19 13:51:14 · 8 answers · asked by Crystal Blue Persuasion 5 in Other - Politics & Government

He was the leading Republican and now he's tied with Mitt Romney. I think Rudy is one of the best republicans in the race and I feel he has the potential to get elected overpowering the Republican's biggest rival(mine too), Hitlery Clinton.

What caused his popularity to slump?

2007-12-19 13:50:57 · 11 answers · asked by I hate Hillary Clinton 6 in Elections

I was coming out of a local restaurant/store and the steps where icy, and concrete, i was also carrying my 1 year old daughter, i slipped and feel down all the stairs still holding my baby(thank god she wasn't hurt) I went back in and told the worker what happened and nothing was done i phoned the owner several times and left messages finally i got through to his wife and she was so rude about it and to top things off i didn't get a sorry not once. My legs are busted up, bruised and hurts really bad........and the steps wasn't sanded or salted......what should i do? is this a law suit and do i have to go to the hospital for a law suit?

2007-12-19 13:50:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I am not an alien, but my dad andmotehr hadonce crossed the border so yes I am a Hispanic. I'm wondering if theDream Act could be passed for the sake of those illegals who want to go to school and do something for their lives and yes fufill their dreams.

2007-12-19 13:47:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anabel T 1 in Immigration

Then... why did the people in my previous question say that it would be...????????
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvtOKBNxA_1EVaY12i.mX9Hsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20071219085344AAZTIk8

Remember I've only had TWO tickets total...

2007-12-19 13:46:24 · 6 answers · asked by John 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-19 13:46:20 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

musharraf was ordered by our gov. to take it off. in other words do you wear a cib on your lapel|?

2007-12-19 13:44:48 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-12-19 13:43:33 · 2 answers · asked by Misha S 2 in Politics

We have an epidemic of people engaging in crimes against nature. Worse, they go about and brainwash others to go against our Lord Jesus Chirst. How can one best ensure that our future president will make sure these people have no platform to force their sinful lifestyle and beliefs down our throats?

2007-12-19 13:41:50 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

i need facts, not just made up stuff
and i know he was actully a good president, i just cant find anything for my civics project.

2007-12-19 13:39:04 · 10 answers · asked by Jessica Anne 3 in Politics

There were so many good guys to choose from. Why pick a guy that poisons political opponents, tries to assasinate leaders in Georgia and Ukraine, saber rattles for a new cold war, and sells Iran Nuclear materials?
Is this one more example of Old Media "mainstream" liberal bash America politics? You deside!

2007-12-19 13:38:50 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

... when they speak?

2007-12-19 13:38:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Do You Have To Have An Gun Permit In Order To Buy A Gun And Take It Straight Home For Home Protection, Or Are You Obligated To Have An Permit First?

2007-12-19 13:37:27 · 7 answers · asked by holman52186 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-19 13:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What is your opinion?

2007-12-19 13:36:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

...are there even any?

I've been looking around and I found to be fascinated by the fact that there are apparently no downfalls on the legalization of so-called "soft drugs" in the Netherlands.
This even seems to be helping the people, as their rate of addiction is one of the lowest in the world.

Perhaps this could be an example for the rest of us...

Or am I missing something?

2007-12-19 13:34:08 · 5 answers · asked by saku 1 in Law & Ethics

My stepfather is abusive to my mother. Recently he threatened to kill my mother and even put a loaded shotgun to her head. In all the years that they have been together (23 years) he has been threatening to kill her over the past two.
I've tried everything in my power to help my mom, I've offered to have her stay with me, I've called the police, and I've paid for her to go to counseling, to no avail. I seriously don't know what I can possibly do to help her. I'm so afraid that my stepfather will kill her, but I'm afraid of calling the police on him again because he's extremely manipulative and will convince the police that there's no problem (he's done this in the past and they live in a small town where everyone knows everyone) and I'm afraid he'll beat my mother even worse for telling me about the abuse and "causing trouble." Or he may even come after me and my husband.
I'm at my wits end and don't think that there is anything I can do to help her...any advice would be welcomed.

2007-12-19 13:34:07 · 30 answers · asked by JenJen 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

asians(east) or iranians?

2007-12-19 13:33:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics