Politics & Government - 30 December 2007

2007-12-30 10:37:48 · 8 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

No matter if you are liberal, conservative, or a middle-of-the-road voter, why do you assume a vote for any candidate will make a major difference in the United States and how it carries out its foreign policies? I'm not talking about small time changes that any new government brings into effect once taking control, but huge, noticeable change that they enact.

I ask because the federal government is basically a mindless machine set on autopilot and no-matter whether an independent, republican, or democrat is in the White House, it just keeps on going. Sure, small facets in terms of policy may change but I'm talking about the overall picture. Don't focus on the tree in front of you but rather the whole vast forest in question.

2007-12-30 10:34:18 · 26 answers · asked by shoggothsrus 1 in Elections

I keep hearing them complain about people wanting handouts, and they always bring up the fictional "welfare queen." Don't they know the system was reformed 11 years ago? The way it is set up now a person can't receive welfare for more than 5 years, and in most states you have to have a job to receive benefits. The fact is the issue was resolved back in 1996 so there is no reason to keep harping on this issue. Maybe you should spend more time complaining about corporate welfare.

2007-12-30 10:32:14 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-30 10:31:16 · 8 answers · asked by drumbum2004 1 in Law & Ethics

I don't think legislating gun regulations means anyone is trying to keep those who can own firearms from having them.

Some people aren't supposed to own firearms and I think creating waiting periods to ensure legal ownership should be accepted by law abiding citizens.

Is there a link to some credible organized group trying to take weapons ownership from U.S. citizens?

2007-12-30 10:30:25 · 27 answers · asked by Kelly B 4 in Politics

Does Tricare cover Clomid, the fertility drug? How do I get it if they do? Do I just make an appt with an ob/gyn and request it? We've been trying for a year, but I never made a pre conception visit to say-- hey we're going to start trying now! Are there any requirements? And do I have to see a general practitioner first and get referred? I have Tricare standard. Thanks!

2007-12-30 10:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by mrs.v 4 in Military

I don't know when the next election will be (especially since Brown chickened out last time - ha ha, gonna be all the worse for him).

But what can be done to get rid of him ASAP?

(legally of course...)

2007-12-30 10:27:24 · 17 answers · asked by P P 3 in Government

2007-12-30 10:26:01 · 8 answers · asked by $Sun King$ 7 in Civic Participation

Sheer curiosity. Do you think someone would make it within their 20 years? that would mean 6 enlisted 14 officer-enlisted.

2007-12-30 10:23:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Great hours
Great pay
Not strenuous work
Soldiers do it every day of peanuts

Am I alone in thinking this is the best job ever?

2007-12-30 10:22:32 · 19 answers · asked by Glenn F 5 in Military

It was a green light, and the 1st car was at a dead stop for a while, and the I guess the 2nd car noticed the 1st car and suddenly slammed on the brakes, and then I (3rd car) slammed on the brakes and skid and hit the 2nd car, the 2nd car and me was traveling 20mph while the 1st car was at a dead stop on a green light; so who's fault is it?

2007-12-30 10:21:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Don't you realize if thats true they have all of the power?

Yet if you take charge of your own life and future, you have all of the power.

Why are people so quick to give up the power over their lives to someone else?

2007-12-30 10:11:53 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-30 10:10:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I am not an advocate of a MasterRace.............. but if some deffeciency in the human genome is minimized through lack of reproductive capacity is it then not unethical to circumvent this via embryo implantation in surrogate mothers ?

We could be perpetuating human suffering needlessly ?

We have always said non-conception is better than abortion both medically and ethically (unless you happen to be the Pope).

If nature takes its unimpeded course then will not inferior traits be minimized through lack of vitality in the womb ?

2007-12-30 10:06:02 · 2 answers · asked by klby 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-30 10:04:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Does the Oregon legislature think we are mentally challenged?..California has about 34 million people and they can pump there gas..Why is Oregon the way it is?..Oh and we have a state speed limit of 55mph..Urggg!!!!

2007-12-30 10:04:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

My mom is phsyco and she is threatening to sue me if I don't take down picstures of me and my half sister on my myspace. They are not bad/dirty pictures at all and they were taken with my camera at will.

2007-12-30 10:01:49 · 5 answers · asked by sac_baby_girl 3 in Law & Ethics

It's A new era now were both parents work now, so there is hardly any adult supervision on children until the evenings. Thats why most of the kids in the cities are drugs or hanging around the bad influences (Gangs, Tagging crews), Girls having sex at a young age, having kids (and you can't tell me that this is not happing in your neighborhood).
Most of the parents focus more on their work, than they do about their kids, on how they doing in school what there doing when they are working, who are there friends.
But let a military recruiter talk to their kid, or call the house OMG is like the end of the world, now they cared.

Im just amazed, and so I'm just wondering why are we portrayed as the most evil person's in parents eyes.

2007-12-30 10:01:20 · 9 answers · asked by djcirus 1 in Military

2007-12-30 10:01:14 · 6 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

2007-12-30 10:00:49 · 20 answers · asked by beatyful 2 in Politics

We live in MN. He has no business being here. He got married to my cousin on a ninety day visa and has not done any further paperwork, or sent in his money. He wont even do the dishes at her parents house. He is a true loser. How can we ship him home?

2007-12-30 09:58:00 · 15 answers · asked by Matt V 2 in Immigration

who thinks we should just open the borders and let them all in from all directions? Someone here has to be pro-immigration because they thumbs down all the people speaking out against it....so now is your time to share your insight!

2007-12-30 09:51:44 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

In Texas this program is called English as a SECOND LANGUAGE, ummm....last I checked I was in the UNITED STATES and NOT MEXICO....so WHY is my son's elementary school and the middle and high schools using tax payer money to teach ENGLISH to people whose primary language is SPANISH? IF I went to MEXICO are they going to pay for my kids to learn their language?

2007-12-30 09:48:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Do you think he'll emerge as the winner in Iowa? Personally, I support Clinton, but I'll take Edwards over Obama anytime. How about you?

2007-12-30 09:46:29 · 15 answers · asked by Crystal S 4 in Elections

Ok, this is all hypothetical, but if I were to run for president would you vote for me? the following would be my goals:
*reinact blue laws (families need a day to rest and be together)
*I would NOT ban guns
*Limit the amount of $ spent on making and developing new computer games, and have the new money help engineers figure out new ways to improve transportation and help the enviroment
*(regarding last) while engineers do so, I would drill in Alaska, but only until a new deal has been created with NATO or cars are more efficent
*do what they did in the depression: if you're on welfare but able-bodied, you'll help build roads and bridges
*higher sin taxes on tobacco products
*take some troops out of Iraq, relocate to places such as Darfur (but only if the soldiers are willing to)
*not spend a ton of money on advertising campaigns

2007-12-30 09:46:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I just watched it. I tried to keep an open mind. Question, are his "facts" true? Did he lie? Can you prove that the film was false? I don't want to split hairs on details, Looking for the big picture on this. I know he probably took statistical license, but doesn't everybody when they present a case?

If most of what he says is real, then we have a probelm. Is most of what he says real?

2007-12-30 09:46:23 · 9 answers · asked by Ford Prefect 7 in Politics

I think there might be some 1/2 way decent reps out there but for the most part aren't Republicans and Democrats alike NOT being served or represented adequately by their elected(?) officials?

I think there is entirely too much scandal and corruption across the board.

The thing is though .....Republicans IMO are getting the shorter end of the stick. For instance I think decent and respectable conservatives like some of the people I know are appalled at the actions of many of the most public officials like Larry Craig and Vitter and Foley and Bush and Cheney among others.

So I guess it's which is the better of the not good enough? Sad!

2007-12-30 09:43:35 · 12 answers · asked by Kelly B 4 in Politics

2007-12-30 09:39:06 · 12 answers · asked by Doublewide. GOP lifestyle 2 in Politics

in a fight or massive argument. what was the outcome.

2007-12-30 09:37:14 · 10 answers · asked by louise d 6 in Law & Ethics

Has this type of American revolution ever happened before ?

2007-12-30 09:34:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics