Government - October 2006

2006-10-01 18:31:25 · 1 answers · asked by yessy_352 1

I think most of us, aside from our daily lives, only spend so much time reading or watching the news. We are only aware of key issues. Then, when a new issue comes up that people have not read before on, they immediately take sides on the issue without lengthy consideration because they are passively afraid people might view them as politically inactive.

Is it not better to admit that you are not knowledgable on the issue (partly because it doesnt effect your life) than to hastily stick with a point of view?

I do understand that most issues are not resolved if one knows everything about it because there is always new knowledge available but maybe our political stand points should grounded on multiple sources instead of whatever your party is feeding you?

2006-10-01 18:08:15 · 6 answers · asked by leikevy 5

I have many questions..
Presently it costs $1Billion to make 30,000 homes solar, why not spend more on that rather than defense? these are proven technologies and 100 billion will make 3 million homes solar.
Why doesn't the US government spend more on making the US less reliant on fossil fuel? also, why not more tax breaks on Hybrids? and make them more popular so that auto manufacturers spend more on R&D? Why do we spend so much on engineering efficient weapons and not on engineering energy efficiency? Jobs would be created either way. WHAT ARE WE DOING? Why are we so short sighted as a country? Less dependency on oil = less financing for the Middle east region = less middle east infuence in the world = less powerful muslim states = less threat from terrorists... RIGHT???
WHAT ARE WE DOING?

2006-10-01 17:39:27 · 10 answers · asked by k_e_r_e_d_3 2

My daughter is 13 years old and living with her aunt and she is the payee for my daughter's benefits. My question is, how much of her ssi should go to paying her aunts bills such as rent, elect., etc., etc. ? When the aunt is living under government housing and is receiving foodstamps. She too is receiving benefits along with her children. She says my daughter has to pay for her portion of all her bills which would leave my daughter with nothing for herself. Not sure if this is fair. Or could I change payee?

2006-10-01 17:21:58 · 6 answers · asked by Baby boy blue 3

rights that we have that are'nt of the bill of rights.

2006-10-01 17:19:34 · 4 answers · asked by odistheolddog 1

2006-10-01 17:12:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Naturally the common people don't want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or a parliament, or a communist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is to tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in any country."

--Hermann Wilhelm Göring (also Goering in English) (January 12, 1893 – October 15, 1946) was a German politician and military leader, a leading member of the Nazi Party, second in command of the Third Reich.

source
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hermann_G%C3%B6ring


Would this work in the U.S. too ?

2006-10-01 16:42:07 · 9 answers · asked by Joe_Pardy 5

why do we have to pick the choose from the biggest liars?

2006-10-01 16:41:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

After the various betrayals of the Scots and the Welsh by the last couple of wholely England supported Tory government, only Englad can elect a Tory national government. No-one else wants that and I don't think we should ever put up with it, again. What can be done to prevent it?

2006-10-01 16:25:54 · 16 answers · asked by Frog Five 5

2006-10-01 16:22:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know if Mark Foley's name will remain on the ballot for his district? Can the Florida GOP replace him as their candidate or is it to late?

2006-10-01 16:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please help me with this question. I need answers as soon as possible. Thank you.

2006-10-01 15:50:43 · 9 answers · asked by himnbamluvr 1

2006-10-01 15:11:38 · 28 answers · asked by MICKFOLEY 2

2006-10-01 14:54:21 · 1 answers · asked by gina d 1

Why does the U.S. try to spread Democracy? It may not work in all societies. If everyone gets along, who cares what kind of government a country has?

Just so you know...I love Democracy...I just don't see the need to beat people with it...

2006-10-01 14:52:27 · 17 answers · asked by Billy 3

i need some stats to prove the bad things happening in that nation.
Some web sites.

2006-10-01 14:34:45 · 11 answers · asked by jerry 1

Winston Churchill once said that Democracy was the worst form of government, except for all the others.

In the post 9/11 world the weaknesses of the democractic system are being exposed. Fears and hatred are being exploited into windfall political capital for political conservatives.

Democracy is founded on a few crucial assumptions:

1. That people can determine what is in their own best interest. (Works ok for local issues, but assuming uneducated and uninformed people know whats best in terms of foreign policy is just foolish.);

2. That the electorate will be intelligent and informed. (When was the last time people "cared."?)

3. That the government will be transparent and honest- and that the people, and the press, will demand nothing less. (Eesh... Foxnews)

4. That civil rights will be protected by a strong and independent judiciary.

When these factors break down, it leads to nazi germany. Are we on the edge of that? Should we try something new?

2006-10-01 13:55:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 13:51:06 · 3 answers · asked by (¯`·.ÐåRk~®Âñ§lë.·´¯) 1

The Bush and Dick show is a sham, we need another

2006-10-01 13:11:47 · 12 answers · asked by vishal 1

Violence is constantly increasing, but he insists that everything is fine. There is much discord between him and the Pentagon.
Here's another chance for you NeoCons to insult me!

2006-10-01 12:57:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, come on, these guys go ballistic about gays and yet one by one, get busted with gay or children sex issues!

2006-10-01 12:40:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was supposed to watch "Wag the Dog" for my history class (which is about civilizations prior to 1648, so whatever) but I couldn't get a hold of it (seriously - small town 30 students 2 copies of the movie). Could you sum it up for me? Thanks!

2006-10-01 12:37:04 · 6 answers · asked by Lissa 3

£5.35p still not enough
how much do you think the minimum wage should be?

2006-10-01 12:12:01 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 11:43:55 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who was the best Prez?? And don't u DARE say George Dubya

2006-10-01 11:31:49 · 14 answers · asked by lordsojourno 2

2006-10-01 11:20:54 · 5 answers · asked by firefighter bound 2

many canadians today were uaware of the internment of japanese canadians. write an article in which you obsereve the anniversary of the apology being made by the canadian government

2006-10-01 10:37:04 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 10:26:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-01 10:12:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The marriage between man/man, man/woman doesnt affect anyone. So whats the big deal?

2006-10-01 10:03:59 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2