Government - August 2006

NGO is the common term for "non governmental organization", which takes too long to say, and this is shortened to the convenient accronym NGO

but what about "government organizations"? Is there are a short way to abbreviation them and say them in common speech? You could simply drop the "N" and call them "GOs" but unfortunately that sounds too much like the word "go" as in "let's go to the movies"

What else could we call them for short?

2006-08-31 14:53:26 · 13 answers · asked by worldpeace 4

2006-08-31 14:37:06 · 19 answers · asked by Charly 2

2006-08-31 14:18:17 · 5 answers · asked by pollywolly 1

i cant seem to figure out why some states i have lived in have mailboxes at the end of the drive ways and the mailman drives around and puts the mail in the mailboxes and in some states they dont have mailboxes but a thing on the house on the front porch and the mail man parks his truck and has to walk up and down the streets putting the mail in. does any one know why this is?

2006-08-31 14:15:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't care what side your on. I'm not here to make anyone angry. Just answer this for me. In the case of domestic spying, do the ends justify the means?

2006-08-31 14:03:02 · 15 answers · asked by Ironic Destiny 3

i believe in "one vote one person"... the electoral college was put in place in a time when populations in states were smaller and the fear was that they would not be fairly represented, times change and i believe it is time we elected our presidents strictly with a popular, majority vote.. if you disagree please tell me why. thank you in advance..

2006-08-31 13:43:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 13:02:38 · 6 answers · asked by smartblonde 1

A government should fear its people, not the people should fear the government.....what does this statement mean to you?

2006-08-31 12:30:19 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Where? Constitution? There has to be a legal paper. Otherwise, there is no official language in the U.S.A.

2006-08-31 12:12:41 · 13 answers · asked by elclone 3

Is there a way that the goverment give out funds to help get a program off the grounds like afterschool program?

2006-08-31 12:02:45 · 2 answers · asked by ttee 2

i am not an American , but i read some answers on here about Bush and from what i can see most if not all of the American people have a huge dislike for him.

why has he been voted in for a second term?

2006-08-31 12:00:37 · 26 answers · asked by *JC* 3

people when are we gonna relize stuff written years ago don't work the never did and never will they stopped working after lincoln got BLASTED, does a battery work after 111years?hell no, arent we close to abattery we recharge we rest E.C.T. TIMES CHANGE ?YES,NO.the constitutiongets us injams we cant get out bottom line.X.UNITED STATES NAM VET. KOOL-AID

2006-08-31 11:57:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel our country would be much better off if we did away with both political parties and elected individuals who all had one thing in my mind, the betterment of our country. It seems to me that the welfare of our country gets neglected amid the constant squabbling between Democrats and Republicans. Instead of coming together and focusing on the needs of the American people, they seem to be more focused on bashing, degrading or discrediting one another. Another thing I often see among both parties is how they always try to cover up or defend mistakes made by their party members instead of admitting when they are wrong. If the two party system were eliminated corrupt or incompetent politicians would have no party to hide behind and therefore would be held more accountable for their actions. Our country would be much better off if we elected individuals based on their credentials, merit and moral character rather than being influenced by the political party they represent.

2006-08-31 11:42:21 · 8 answers · asked by cave man 6

This is a serious question for thoughtful people. I am not looking for a simple "How could you say that I love Bush" or "I hate Bush" rant. Just want the facts, like Joe Friday used to say. And please don't have a fit because I asked!

2006-08-31 11:41:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

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Seems a lot of them are parading around this site in groups and passing points to one another through secret messages.

It's one thing to see the FBI, CIA, and NSA do this, but pin heads in general bother me with coded questions like, "How can I make my bed bigger in the back of my WAL-MART RIG?", or "How can I tell my wife that she shouldn't sleep with BLACK MEN?" or "How can I tell my gay boyfriend that he should arch his back a little bit higher?"

Questions that WHITE PEOPLE ask like this bothers me.
Doesn't it bother you?

2006-08-31 11:37:39 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 11:34:59 · 27 answers · asked by Jon Boy 1

Just think what we aren't doing because of the cost of the war.

We are spending $8 billion a month in Iraq. That's $2 billion each week, $267 million each day, or $11 million each hour. For what we spend in three weeks, we could make needed improvements in order to properly secure our public transportation systems. For what we spend in five days, we could put radiation detectors in all of our ports. And for two days in Iraq, we could screen all air cargo. [This material is from Howard Dean, DNC].

2006-08-31 11:21:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-31 11:12:14 · 6 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5

2006-08-31 10:54:55 · 31 answers · asked by aaron g 2

billcompugeek
Level 5
Should I write my legislator?
I really liked the idea that public schools should require one "World's Religions" class. This would be offensive to some but no more offensive than "Greek Mythology" being taught to people like me who couldn't care less.

2006-08-31 10:51:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do you think it has affected women now?

2006-08-31 10:37:27 · 9 answers · asked by patty cakes 2

Dear Friends:


Many years ago in Seattle, two wonderful neighbors, Elliott and Patty Roosevelt came to my home to swim on a regular basis. They were a great couple full of laughter and stories that today I continue to marvel at. Both are now deceased, but their stories remain. During the years of our friendship we had many, many discussions about his parents (President Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt) and how his father and mother never intended for the Social Security and Welfare programs to turn out the way they are today. Elliott used to say that if his mother returned to earth and saw what the politicians had done to their programs she would have burned all of them in hell.



Here is a story I received today regarding the Social Security Program and I immediately thought of Elliott' comments. Hope you will read this and think about it.



Franklin Roosevelt, a Democrat, introduced the Social Security (FICA) Program. He promised:


1.) That participation in the Program would be completely voluntary



2.) That the participants would only have to pay 1% of the first $1,400 of their annual income into the Program,



3.) That the money the participants elected to put into the Program would be deductible from their income for tax purposes each year,



4.) That the money the participants put into the independent "Trust Fund" rather than into the General operating fund, would only be used to fund the Social Security Retirement Program, and no other Government program,

5.) That the annuity payments to the retirees would never be taxed as income.



Since many of us have paid into FICA for years and are now receiving a Social Security check every month -- and then finding that we are getting taxed on 85% of the money we paid to the Federal government to "put away," you may be interested in the following:



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Q: Which Political Party took Social Security from the independent "Trust" fund and put it into the General fund so that Congress could spend it?
A: It was Lyndon Johnson and the democratically controlled House and Senate.



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Q: Which Political Party eliminated the income tax deduction for Social Security (FICA) withholding?
A: The Democratic Party.
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Q: Which Political Party started taxing Social Security annuities?
A: The Democratic Party, with Al Gore casting the "tie-breaking" deciding vote as President of the Senate, while he was Vice President of the U.S.



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AND MY FAVORITE...
Q: Which Political Party decided to start giving annuity payments to immigrants?

A: That's right! Jimmy Carter and the Democratic Party. Immigrants moved into this country, and at age 65, began to receive Social Security payments! The Democratic Party gave these payments to them, even though they never paid a dime into it!

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Then, after doing all this lying and thieving and violation of the original contract (FICA), the Democrats turn around and tell you that the Republicans want to take your Social Security away ! ! ! ! ? ? ?


And the worst part about it is, uninformed citizens believe it !

2006-08-31 10:22:29 · 10 answers · asked by olampyone 4

And before you clowns all cry LINK!!! Here it is:

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2005/06/07/yale_grades_portray_kerry_as_a_lackluster_student?mode=PF

Please note that this is the Boston Globe's website, a company owned by the New York Times, so any bias they have would not favor Bush.

2006-08-31 10:19:58 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2006-08-31 10:17:34 · 4 answers · asked by manish mehta 2

I keep seeing these adds about the US Postal Service hiring. But when you call they want $99.50 for the study materials which they claim is refundable when you pass. I asked a couple of people that work in a post office about this ad and they have never heard of it or had no idea if it was legitimate or not. Does anybody know?

2006-08-31 09:58:32 · 5 answers · asked by Betrdz 6

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=...
Please post everything that you find untrue in this video with sources. Otherwise, you have no reason to post any Bush loving nonsense. I know it's hard for some of you to believe but.... our President and your TV lied to you. I know, I know, you could never believe it in a million years but, it's true. Post your sources to disprove this video........ can you? I know being woken up suddenly can be traumatic for some of you and you get grumpy. So I will ignore silly posts and you can get back to sleep. Bottom line is that I want you to wake up America - 1) watch this and 2) post your sources to prove anything you find wrong.
-BTW the only ridiculous "conspiracy theory" is that 19 Saudis living in a cave took over airliners, flew them precisely into buildings and stood down NORAD

2006-08-31 09:57:48 · 11 answers · asked by chadman 2

2006-08-31 09:56:49 · 11 answers · asked by tardis1977 4

2006-08-31 09:42:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel like saying "OK then go across the road and eat that tree in less than 2 minutes"

2006-08-31 09:40:29 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why can't more people be like them? Although from opposite parties, they seem fair and balanced in their judgement. They don't get dragged in the stupid "my team is better than yours" B.S.
WHo do you personally like?.

2006-08-31 09:33:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous