Civic Participation

In our world there are about 1.3 billion followers of Islam and the Koran. Only about 15 percent are considered radical fundamentalists. Is there anyone other than Bush and his cronies that really believes we can kill them all without the use of Nukes? You do the math, we can not kill them all. I see the use of nukes in our future. Iran also sees the use of nukes in their future. Some say the “war on terrorism” is going well in Iraq. I say our list of allies is getting shorter each day we spend in occupation of that country. We need to get our troops out. We need to protect our service men who serve there bravely.
We should protect them and America with wisdom not fear. Fear is what the November elections are about. In the Republicans mind if your fear is highest, they win.

Which is highest? Your fear or your wisdom?
Wisdom demands that we make friends in the world not enemies, wisdom demands that we find a way to end war. Wisdom demands that we make every effort not to use nukes. Fear could very well win out.

When our President speaks some listen, some see lies as lies. His words tell all.

THE PRESIDENT: I square it because, imagine a world in which you had Saddam Hussein who had the capacity to make a weapon of mass destruction, who was paying suiciders to kill innocent life, who would -- who had relations with Zarqawi. Imagine what the world would be like with him in power. The idea is to try to help change the Middle East.
Now, look, part of the reason we went into Iraq was -- the main reason we went into Iraq at the time was we thought he had weapons of mass destruction. It turns out he didn't, but he had the capacity to make weapons of mass destruction. But I also talked about the human suffering in Iraq, and I also talked the need to advance a freedom agenda. And so my question -- my answer to your question is, is that, imagine a world in which Saddam Hussein was there, stirring up even more trouble in a part of the world that had so much resentment and so much hatred that people came and killed 3,000 of our citizens.
You know, I've heard this theory about everything was just fine until we arrived, and kind of "we're going to stir up the hornet's nest" theory. It just doesn't hold water, as far as I'm concerned. The terrorists attacked us and killed 3,000 of our citizens before we started the freedom agenda in the Middle East.
Q What did Iraq have to do with that?
THE PRESIDENT: What did Iraq have to do with what?
Q The attack on the World Trade Center?
THE PRESIDENT: Nothing, except for it's part of -- and nobody has ever suggested in this administration that Saddam Hussein ordered the attack. Iraq was a -- the lesson of September the 11th is, take threats before they fully materialize, Ken. Nobody has ever suggested that the attacks of September the 11th were ordered by Iraq. I have suggested, however, that resentment and the lack of hope create the breeding grounds for terrorists who are willing to use suiciders to kill to achieve an objective. I have made that case.
And one way to defeat that -- defeat resentment is with hope. And the best way to do hope is through a form of government. Now, I said going into Iraq that we've got to take these threats seriously before they fully materialize. I saw a threat. I fully believe it was the right decision to remove Saddam Hussein, and I fully believe the world is better off without him. Now, the question is how do we succeed in Iraq? And you don't succeed by leaving before the mission is complete, like some in this political process are suggesting.

2006-09-18 10:57:31 · 7 answers · asked by jl_jack09 6

Tarrant county

2006-09-18 09:16:49 · 11 answers · asked by Rae Rae 1

illegally wiretapping innocent Americans. Can you sign the petition opposing the Republican move to pardon President Bush for breaking the law?

http://pol.moveon.org/dontpardon/?id=8810-6718587-bYasB7htdAt6Lzsi.0iVlw&t=1

2006-09-18 08:58:40 · 15 answers · asked by Be-hive Baaaby 3

Forget about Iraq, Iran and Korea - lets help those poor people. Stop playing video games and watching MTV and complaining about everything. Send some money to RedCross for Darfur. Most American think Darfur is in Iraq probably - dude its in Africa, remember the continent?

2006-09-18 08:15:07 · 25 answers · asked by Be-hive Baaaby 3

just wanted to know ?

2006-09-18 07:12:18 · 24 answers · asked by devil child 1

are off-topic answers mainly against the US or the Iraq war enough to justify the death of the answerer or is it just a fact of life i have to deal with? if i didnt ask about it, why answer it? stupid hippies. someone please say the first one!

2006-09-18 06:46:27 · 9 answers · asked by kunta kinte 2

It is their duty.

2006-09-18 05:24:53 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

The group said Muslims would be victorious and addressed the pope as "the worshipper of the cross" saying "you and the West are doomed as you can see from the defeat in Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya and elsewhere. ... We will break up the cross, spill the liquor and impose head tax, then the only thing acceptable is a conversion (to Islam) or (killed by) the sword."
Islam forbids drinking alcohol and requires non-Muslims to pay a head tax to safeguard their lives if conquered by Muslims. They are exempt if they convert to Islam. This is the statement by al quida, is this not spreading the faith by sword is what bendict sai
Benedict said early in an address on faith and reason. Citing a conversation between a 14th-century Christian Byzantine emperor and an Islamic Persian, Benedict quoted Manuel II: “‘Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.’

2006-09-18 04:30:49 · 10 answers · asked by peoples voice 2

if so law prohibits it ?

2006-09-18 03:28:57 · 11 answers · asked by SG 4

I think it is in very bad taste. A fictionalized drama about the assassination of a "generic" president or even a caricature of Bush would be acceptable. But the movie is literally about killing our President, George W Bush.

No matter how much you hate the president (for whatever reason), whether you're a peacenik hippie or a border minuteman or a social security hawk, whatever your beef with the president may be, how could you possibly advocate, support, or be entertained by his execution?

This is just like when Ann Coulter made a tasteless joke about shooting Clinton. No one, not even her conservative base stood by her when she made such an asinine suggestion. To joke about killing the president is one thing, but to make an entire movie about it is downright traitorous. You might as well put on a filthy robe and start shouting "death to America".

Can't conservatives and liberals agree that such a premise is entirely opposed to the concepts of American law, justice, morality?

2006-09-18 01:13:11 · 9 answers · asked by askthepizzaguy 4

2006-09-17 20:46:02 · 6 answers · asked by confused 1

I've worked it all out! If I could get 2 million Yahoo answerers to each donate 10 dollars we'd able to pay for the 20 million dollar trip to the Great Beyond. Imagine, you'd don't have to wait 2 more years until he leaves office! Who's with me?

2006-09-17 20:07:53 · 22 answers · asked by Cassandra 3

It is not a republican or Democrat thing. It is an American thing.

2006-09-17 19:02:51 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-17 17:00:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is It racist for angry Americans to protest back? what about boycotting their businesses?

2006-09-17 17:00:07 · 20 answers · asked by carolinatinpan 5

Question: What are YOU doing to reduce global warming?

Details of Violation: If he has the luxury to read all this don't you think he is under-employed?

Reason of Violation:Insulting Other Participants :

2006-09-17 16:56:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

A combination of petitons and mass demonstrations would do, don't you think?

2006-09-17 16:55:54 · 10 answers · asked by milan t 1

2006-09-17 16:29:04 · 13 answers · asked by BO 1

Enter in www.ndp.ca and sign the petition:
"Support our troops, bring'em home.

2006-09-17 16:02:00 · 15 answers · asked by milan t 1

2006-09-17 15:14:37 · 2 answers · asked by sleepinggypsy50 2

why did the delegates decide to keep their discussions secret? please this is a serious question

2006-09-17 15:06:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I remember seeing something about a 'Grove' where they all meet.

2006-09-17 14:59:01 · 4 answers · asked by aramara3010 2

2006-09-17 14:49:34 · 13 answers · asked by workin_man66 3

You all act like the United States is the only country in the world where people are free, and that your freedom is under some kind of grave threat so you need to defend your freedom at all costs. I just don't understand it. People in all other developed and democratic countries are free, so what's the big deal with freedom in America?

I'm from the UK (half of you have probably stopped reading now) and my country came very close to actually losing its freedom in 1940 (yes thanks America for helping with that, etc, etc...), but my point is that despite almost losing it, people in the UK don't bang on about freedom all the time, we just get on with it.

If someone asks a question like "what do you like about America", half the answers will say "freedom". Can someone explain to me what the big deal is? Freedom is great but you're all going a bit over the top.

2006-09-17 12:32:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to give friends a donation for their wedding and would like an organization who's website makes this easy. World wildlife foundation's website isn't great for sending a gift.

2006-09-17 06:15:38 · 3 answers · asked by Madysue 1

Not one of you responding to my previose question actually answer the question- WHY ARE YOU REPUBLICANS HERE AND WHY ARE YOU NOT FIGHTING THE WAR? You all just dodged the question just like you dodged your service.

I served 8 years in special forces Navy. So don't cry to me about what Ive done. I've got a wall of metals.

2006-09-17 06:02:46 · 9 answers · asked by Steve N 3

Not one of you responding to my previose question actually answer the question- WHY ARE YOU REPUBLICANS HERE AND WHY ARE YOU NOT FIGHTING THE WAR? You all just dodged the question just like you dodged your service.

I served 8 years in special forces Navy. So don't cry to me about what Ive done. I've got a wall of metals.

2006-09-17 06:01:59 · 11 answers · asked by Steve N 3

shouldn't all of you be off fighting the war than you wanted so much? I find it funny how many young men and women claim to be republican but don't have the guts to join the war they started and voted for (bush re-election). Dodging like your heros George W. Bush, Dick Chiney, Rush Limbough? Talk the talk and walk the walk!

2006-09-17 05:36:02 · 18 answers · asked by Steve N 3

2006-09-17 05:31:29 · 19 answers · asked by amitabh_bachan1947 2

2006-09-17 05:27:41 · 1 answers · asked by katobluewest 1