Politics & Government - 31 December 2007

My gf watch oprah all the time and she started to tell things that Oprah has been saying, bad mouthing men mostly and I just snap. How much time if any I'm looking at?

2007-12-31 09:17:35 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

My boyfriend's car broke down and I'm picking him up on my way home from work to bring him to the liquor store so he can get him and his buddies some beer. Problem is, I don't turn 21 until next month so technically I'm underage. Will either of us get in trouble for me driving him there and him transporting the drinks in my car back to his place?

2007-12-31 09:14:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

And did all that money came from the wallets of the American people? Did the American people agree and authorize the spending of 500 billion dollars of THEIR own money?
I wonder if that money would not have been much better spent in improving helth care for all Americans instead.

2007-12-31 09:11:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

1) Eliminating the IRS - this would be awesome, no doubt, but the consequences would be - interest rates soar - after all, if there is no money to pay the interest on the bonds, why would foreign holders continue to hold our debt?.....the stock market declines nicely, perhaps 30-40% (maybe more) because the ability for our government to issue debt is vital for our economy....the dollar plummets further, perhaps to $4/euro, why? well when those foreign debt holders dump our bonds they will sell dollars and buy back their currency. 2) the elimination of the federal reserve......with no lender of last resort who would prevent runs on our banks when there is a mad rush to convert meaningless paper assets to gold 3) putting us back on the gold standard would cause mass inflation while the economy plunges into recession because no money to back our bonds and no fed to rescue the banks, everything of real value rises - gold, wheat , oil.... no way he could do it even 2 terms

2007-12-31 09:10:07 · 20 answers · asked by james_r_keene 2 in Politics

I asked this question before but didn't really get alot of answers. I am 29 years old and a 8 year Navy vet. I am currently in my second year of law school. I also have a family.

I am applying for the air force JAG Corps as I want to go back into the military. I can retire in 12 years. If I am not selected for the JAG, I am still considering going for the Air Force ROTC. Doing so would mean that, although I would graduate with a J.D. I wouldn't be able to practice law, possibly for 12 years.

However, my family would be taken care of and I could possible retire in 12 years. Not to mention there is a chance that my last year of law school could be paid for and even receive a monthly stipend...

I would appreciate any and all "helpful" advice.

2007-12-31 09:08:34 · 7 answers · asked by WannagoAF 2 in Military

I have always voted republican for president. However the republican choices this time around are way too creepy to vote for, sick of the religious right crap.

However, the thought of socialized universal healthcare is just as creepy and would be an adverse effect to our everyday lives. Are any of the bleeding heart candidates not for it and who are they? I like Obama, but I hear he has one planned like Hilary.

Please correct me if I am wrong and which way do you think I should vote: Creepy Jesus Conservatives versus Communist-like Healthcare Proponents.

2007-12-31 09:07:44 · 19 answers · asked by General Soreness 1 in Elections

I have mixed feelings about this. A coward implies a weak person who is easily intimidated and doesn't fight back. Terrorists seem to do the opposite; they are not intimidated because if they were they would not be planning and doing their attacks and they do indeed fight back instead of sitting in a corner.

What terrorists do might be considered immoral and brutal but I don't think "cowards" are the right name to use for them.

2007-12-31 09:03:39 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-31 09:02:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Was famous for wearinging pearl handle revolvers.

2007-12-31 09:02:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

It is not just drugs but also these people give beer and cigarettes to minors that stay outside of my neighbors home all day playing music loud and cursing. But the best part is that the house is not even for the people that are doing these things, it is for an old lady and now because I called the cops on her and them she wants to file harassment charges against me.

2007-12-31 09:01:56 · 26 answers · asked by Rae Rae 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-31 09:01:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

of a problem, instead of the logic?

2007-12-31 09:00:59 · 10 answers · asked by dollysj 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-12-31 09:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by sparrowszealot 4 in Military

As soon as negotiations to trade oil for Euro's was discussed the United States secured 1/3 of the worlds known oil supplies by invading Iraq .

2007-12-31 08:58:14 · 6 answers · asked by TroubleMaker 5 in Politics

Seems like both direct tv and dish want me to sign a contract for their service. If i do and then need to move overseas how hard is it to get out of that thing?

2007-12-31 08:57:56 · 3 answers · asked by thejokker 5 in Military

WELL SHE WANTED TO BUY THE BEST ARMOR CAR AND THEY REFUSE TO SALE TO HER

2007-12-31 08:56:02 · 2 answers · asked by joshua g 1 in Politics

i know for a fact they listen to all of our calls and have a record on everyone but do they do anything else and i'm sure this question won't be on for long because they don't want you to know the truth

2007-12-31 08:55:37 · 12 answers · asked by thefacts 2 in Government

If I need to get a protective order on my husband for myself and my children, and I file for divorce, if he tries to file at the same time, who will it be said that filed first?? say if he files when he is given the protective order, how long does it take to file for divorce, once you go to start them, would a domestic abuse shelter help me? when should I file? before or after a protectionorder is given? if I feel I need protection?

2007-12-31 08:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by l 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-31 08:52:21 · 11 answers · asked by bthat 1 in Law & Ethics

Ok i have been married for 3 years but been with my husband for 5 years i met him before he joined the military we were high school sweethearts we lived in CA but when he got his orders i moved to VA he left on his second tour and we were fine we had plans to start a family to get a bigger place no sign of any problems a couple of weeks ago he stoped talking to me saying he was confuse on what he wanted out of life and opted for not talking to me not calling me or emailing not saying a reason absolutely nothing. After talking to a friend who's husband on the ship i found out he was holding a relationship with someone he worked with i emailed him letting him know that i knew the situation and that i wanted to get a divorce he let's me know he loves me but has no idea what he feels for this other woman and for me to wait til he gets home to clear his feelings i honestly don't know what to do or what are my rights as his wife he put me in a position i never imagined myself in what can ido

2007-12-31 08:51:15 · 7 answers · asked by cutebunny1122 3 in Military

I have been seriously considering the ROTC program when I go to college. I am a junior in high school now but I would like to know as much information about it as I can before I graduate. Has anyone been in the ROTC? Or known someone in the ROTC? If you have or known someone, I would love if you shared your experience or your friends experience with me thanks.

2007-12-31 08:49:20 · 5 answers · asked by west coast girl 2 in Military

In theory liberalism is a good idea. It's a noble concept to want to help people who can't help themselves. But I think modern liberals have went to far in pandering to minorities, & trying to give them artificial rights. I think liberal policies like affirmative action, & people like Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson really just create more racism & division in American society. Hate crime legislation was designed to protect minorities from biased crimes. I think it's stupid that there are special presidential debates for black & hispanic issues. I don't think minorities should be given special treatment because they are minorities. If you give special protection, privileges, rights, or advantages to people who aren't white, doesn't that cause discrimination against people who are white?

2007-12-31 08:44:48 · 20 answers · asked by James 3 in Politics

I disagree with Emperor Bush's P.A.T.R.I.O.T. act? Obviously my belief is hindering america from procuring the tools it needs to combat terrorism! How long do you think I'll get now?

2007-12-31 08:43:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I recently learned that our profligate spending habits have resulted to this. Foreign reserves of U.S. dollars amount to approximately 14-17 trillion dollars. That is enough dough to buy every American company, and to have change left over! I'll have that Johnny Walker black, now, and make it straight up!Happy New Year's everyone!!!!!!!!!

2007-12-31 08:42:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I use both my hyphenated (i.e.,smith-moore) and married (moore) depending on what its for and was told by a bank clerk that I can only legally use one. I have ID's in both.

2007-12-31 08:41:38 · 3 answers · asked by zspadequeen 1 in Law & Ethics

I have a VERY LARGE Motor-home, with a complete bar in it.If I get pulled over, and they search my vehicle, will I get a ticket, or be arrested for any bottles that have been opened ?

2007-12-31 08:41:01 · 5 answers · asked by Sweetdaddy Rex 7 in Law & Ethics

Are you concerned that USA is being driven into a facist State by the combined pressures of ambitious political figures and corporate america? That we now bear many similarities to 1934 Germany? That the dept of Homeland Security has powers our Founding Fathers fought King George over?

And what should we do?

2007-12-31 08:39:01 · 10 answers · asked by who WAS #1? 7 in Civic Participation

in fact I do not support any war, so really does not qualify me to question anyone who does support it.

2007-12-31 08:36:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

We need to vote the bums out. The democrats had their chance to make things better and they blew it, so now its time for the GOP to take the rains, and lead America back into prosperity, since the Dems took it away from us, sadly.

2007-12-31 08:36:09 · 15 answers · asked by patriot_watcher 1 in Politics

Clinton (first term) and Nixon were both elected as President of the United States with only a mere 43% of the popular vote. No one seems to be contesting Clinton as being the legitimate President from such an outcome....yet to this day, Bush's presidency is still contested!

Why is this victory so hard to swallow for the Liberal!!????

2007-12-31 08:35:38 · 12 answers · asked by Kiker 5 in Elections