Politics & Government - 23 December 2007

The World Trade Centers were both hit near the top of the buildings, not the bottom. Why would the two towers fall literally straight down when the problem with them wasn't even near the core? The only buildings that have fallen straight down were done with demolitions. Buildings that have caught fire (In the entire industrial age) have reached similar temperatures inside after burning with different variations of time. They all have burned upwards, unlike the towers, which just crumbled. My question, how did two buildings fall straight down when they were hit in an area that wouldn't have made them crumble? They are also the most modern of the buildings that have experienced a fire and the only ones to fall. Don't give me the jet fuel excuse, buildings have burned longer and reached similar temperatures before. Did Bush want a reason to go to war because we've been at it ever since? Why was all the money removed from the banks in the vault underneath the towers the day before?

2007-12-23 08:30:44 · 24 answers · asked by fuslaski 2 in Military

Hi my favorite elite special forces are British SAS & Navy SEALs. Would it be dumb if I wear a t-shirt that says"Who Dares Wins"? Even if I am NOT a SAS soldier?

2007-12-23 08:28:18 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

If I cosigned a a phone contract for my cousin, but she rang her bill up to $922.67 and she says she's doesn't want to pay, can I take her to small claims even if she didn't sign a contract wit me.

2007-12-23 08:26:53 · 14 answers · asked by playboyleroy2002 1 in Law & Ethics

On average; perhaps per tax bracket or something, does this work out to cover expenses that the Government is trying to manage under new legislation?

2007-12-23 08:26:00 · 3 answers · asked by dollysj 2 in Other - Politics & Government

that is what pink ment in her song. "what king of father would his own daughter if she were gay". refering to his views on gay rights. cheneys mother wanted to quit in 2004 because he was going to sign a amendment to ban gay marriges.

2007-12-23 08:25:49 · 34 answers · asked by Karebear 1 in Law & Ethics

I'm a socialist in the old sense of the word. And an anarchist.

I support workers owning their tools and products, whether it is one worker owning her own tools and products, or several workers owning the tools they use together and the products they create together.

At times one group creates tools, and other people must use these tools before they can pay, so the latter group don't have sole claim on their own tools. As long as these are temporary self-correcting exceptions, not dispossession, it is still socialism.

Ben Tucker: "Socialism is the belief that the next important step in progress is a change in man’s environment of an economic character that shall include the abolition of every privilege whereby the holder of wealth acquires an anti-social power to compel tribute."

I oppose governmental means, and support economic means, even market mechanisms, to create socialism.

So why do people define socialism in terms of state-ownership (which means ruling-class-ownership)?

2007-12-23 08:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by MarjaU 6 in Politics

The only purpose of handguns is to kill people. I think private ownership of handguns should be banned in the U.S. and anyone found with a handgun should be severely punished. Only police officers should be allowed to carry handguns.

2007-12-23 08:23:51 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

it feels like you cant say anything anymore without upsetting someone

2007-12-23 08:21:31 · 6 answers · asked by Paul 2 in Politics

Climate/society/opportunities? Can anyone give me a general picture ?

2007-12-23 08:14:40 · 6 answers · asked by Wonder Woman 4 in Military

I have a buddy who is leaving for BCT for the Army and he and I were talking about this...Is it weird for a guy to write to another guy during Basic? He wants to keep in touch with his friends, girls and guys, while he's away but he's worried about the guys there giving him a hard time about it. I thought maybe somebody who has gone through Basic would have an answer to this.

2007-12-23 08:02:36 · 7 answers · asked by Paul 6 in Military

2007-12-23 08:01:40 · 7 answers · asked by someone 2 in Military

need experienced opinions

2007-12-23 08:01:19 · 13 answers · asked by Marty 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

president 2008 health care michael moore

2007-12-23 07:59:33 · 12 answers · asked by frank c 2 in Politics

Otters - http://www.birdsasart.com/Sea-Otter-older-individual-_L8X0087-Konuji-Island,-Kodiak-AK.jpg
(I didn't know they were religious.....)

Turtles - http://www.msblog.org/album/albums/userpics/10002/normal_Green%20sea%20turtle.jpg

2007-12-23 07:58:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-23 07:54:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What good do carbon credits do?

Isn't this another way to tax businesses with junk science?

Where does the money go?

Is there seriously anyone who can explain why a business should buy Carbon Credits for any reason other than "good Public Relations?"

Am I wrong or are Carbon Credits worthless?

Further, with India and China the biggest polluters, shouldn't they buy more credits that the U.S.?

2007-12-23 07:52:12 · 7 answers · asked by infobrokernate 6 in Politics

On "Meet the Press" this morning, Tim Russert did not expose Ron Paul as a fool. Rather, he asked the questions that let Paul expose himself -- as I predicted he would. Russert called Paul on his tax policy, and asked him how much revenue would be lost. He asked Paul how much money would be saved if he withdrew troops from Europe and the Far East. In each case, Paul admitted he didn't know. He acted as though he didn't care if North Korea invaded South Korea. Russert called Paul on his lie that he never supported abolishing public schools. Russert proved Paul a hypocrite on pork, as he'd earmarked big-time for his district; and on term limits, which this 10-term Congressman had campaigned on. Paul's own words made him look completely ridiculous. How can anybody who saw this man, exposed as not having a clue on economic or foreign policy, still support him? Can we now close the book on the Paul legend?

2007-12-23 07:47:51 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Today I got pulled over (a highway in San Mateo CA). The Police officer told me I was going 90 on a 65. I was not speeding as I was along a flock of like 7 cars. The fastest I could have been going is 65.
He gave me the ticket anyways. I will plea no Guilty, but I dunno how to go about it.

Is it my word against his? How do I beat this ticket?

2007-12-23 07:39:31 · 16 answers · asked by Hey 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I am a member of a student run political organization called JSA (Junior State of America). I am hoping someone will have a method to get students more politically involved.

2007-12-23 07:38:24 · 7 answers · asked by Atomlab2000 2 in Civic Participation

Okay. There is a particular employee, the employee does a fantastic job. Yet, this person speaks very limited English. There has been several opportunities that they have been passed up on due to this. Personally, I do not hire people that do not have a functioning knowlege of the English Language. This person was hired when I was in LOA. The frustrating part is that I have to often page one of the translators to speak with this person.. The translators are for customers and NOT employees. I am very versed on laws concerning civil rights and most acts that apply to employment. Legally, I am not wrong. Yet, I am wondering how people that work under me may view this. Especially the Hispanic community. I know that as the "boss" everyone is not going to love me. Respect is what I want from my employees.

2007-12-23 07:35:05 · 16 answers · asked by 2fine4u 6 in Law & Ethics

Do you agree her statement? (optional)

2007-12-23 07:34:45 · 13 answers · asked by Karebear 1 in Politics

The media and Obama's opponents (most notably sneaky Clinton) gives the public a constant message that he is "inexperienced." Do ignorant people think it means he is stupid or naive?

2007-12-23 07:34:38 · 22 answers · asked by John 4 in Elections

I am weak (no muscle) but I am a fresman in HS. I want to either be a Marine or Green beret. What can I do to help me get ready.

2007-12-23 07:32:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I thought they were going to get an eviction notice after holding their hands out for a multi billion dollar renovation of that building that should be in Iraq now.

2007-12-23 07:28:12 · 17 answers · asked by The prophet of DOOM 5 in Politics

I got pulled over yesterday, and the cop said it was because my license plate was expired. But they weren't.

Then he asked for my drivers license, which I gave him, and it had been expired since my birthday at the end of October. I just completely spaced it out, which I know is my fault completely. He gave me a 300 dollar ticket for driving with an expired license.

I asked him if there was something wrong with my license plates, as that was apparently why I got pulled over, and he got really upset and wouldn't directly answer! He would never answer my question as to why I initially got pulled over... my license plates were fine!

I was really polite, and he started being a huge dick. He asked me if I was drunk, which I wasn't - not a drop, and I think that may have been to change the subject and fluster me?

Anyways, if anyone knows if this cop was in the wrong for pulling me over initially.... I feel like my rights were violated, and it was his lucky day that my license was up.

2007-12-23 07:25:03 · 10 answers · asked by breakfastissexy 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

He is a Democrat like Hillary, except without all the Clinton baggage.

He's more experienced than Obama (who, let's face it, people vote for because they remembered his speech at Kerry's convention.)
He has sat on the Foreign Relations committee for quite some time. The next president MUST know a lot about foreign relations.
He actually drafts bills and reads them, including his suggested plan for the Iraqi government---NOT partition, but federalism, which would keep the country from going into civil war and grant the Kurds, Shia, and Sunnis their own degree of autonomy within a unified Iraq.

That comment about Obama being "clean" which everyone in our race-obsessed society jumped all over? Jesse Jackson himself said he spoke to Biden after the incident and he concluded it was just an unfortunate choice of words.

Is electing another old white man to office something cool and different? No. But the question is who is most mature; who has the least amount of question marks...Biden 08!

2007-12-23 07:23:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-12-23 07:19:51 · 14 answers · asked by justice 4 in Politics

His voting record of "present" on so many issues shows his lack of depth.

2007-12-23 07:17:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

They are a part of the community and are affected on who is running the show. We have billingual ballots so that is not an issued.

2007-12-23 07:16:58 · 18 answers · asked by Gator 6 in Politics

I remember when the very first stirrings of campaign fever came about, the media was immediately zero'ed in on 2 candidates: Clinton and Obama. My immediate gut reaction: "Damn, in covering these two folks so disproportionately, its already become a no-go for all other candidates."

We unfortunately get our info from the TV--a medium very limited in its ability to deliver complex information beyond soundbytes. The "debates" were anything but. Kucinich was edited out, for example.

I honestly believe that were the mass media to give equal airtime to all candidates, Clinton and Obama would not be leading. I also think the focus is on the female and the Black candidate because people have a natural urge to make history and elect the first ___ president.

Fellow Americans, let's research best we can and come to our own conclusions. The internet is a great place to start. Let's vote without worrying about how pointless it is because "everyone else" is voting Obama, Clinton, etc. anyway.

2007-12-23 07:12:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections