Government - February 2007

2007-02-15 10:46:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 10:40:07 · 40 answers · asked by ScubaDan 1

I mean seriously...school, baby, won a good amount of money and decided to take a year or 2 off, unemployment, etc.

Why don't employers realize that **** happens sometimes and people can't work and then they hold these "gaps" as an excuse not to hire you,etc

What is the big deal...THE PAST IS THE PAST. Only crime doesn't apply to this in my opinion.

Why do employer's care about gaps in employment?

2007-02-15 10:35:55 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

If DEMS want a vote to debate Iraq, then they should agree to debate FUNDING the troops as well.

Are they only avoiding a funding debate because they don't have the spine to debate the war funding?

2007-02-15 09:51:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 09:49:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 09:20:34 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

like Reagon, Ford or Clinton ever have a chance to be on any bill or coin in the future?

2007-02-15 09:18:07 · 8 answers · asked by minion 3

watch loose change free on google video

2007-02-15 08:56:36 · 19 answers · asked by oisintirnaog 2

2007-02-15 08:55:48 · 15 answers · asked by attila_the_consultant 1

Think before you answer.

2007-02-15 08:51:54 · 8 answers · asked by jack b 3

Yesterday Bush wanted to invade Iran because are supposedly dangerous, today it’s Pakistan. It makes me laugh how mad he gets when proposes these things to congress, he must be aware that no one listens to him anymore.

Any thoughts?

2007-02-15 08:49:55 · 3 answers · asked by Document Guy 2

2007-02-15 08:46:28 · 5 answers · asked by lena 1

2007-02-15 08:44:16 · 2 answers · asked by lena 1

How is it someone who was so prolific during the 80's 'trying to do the right thing' and has turned out to be a Member of Parliment and won awards for Humanitarian recognition & causes.

Even more- when asked about his views on 'americanization' of Australia, he skillfully dodges the questions.

Is this hypocritical?

2007-02-15 07:49:23 · 1 answers · asked by don m 2

Are mentally & physically disabled people required to file yearly taxes in the U.S.?

2007-02-15 07:15:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Below is a yahoo news cut out .

Notice how Murtha is saying that he wants to do somthing to make Bush have to get Congrestional permision .

Did the law change somewhere - it certainly seems so if a Senetor needs to do somthing to make Bush get permision .

Are you sure the sealing of Iran's borders and the aircraft carriers and the proposed 21,000 extra soldiers don't mean looming war ?

Murtha, who has been among Congress's foremost opponents of Iraq war policy, also said he is considering attaching a provision to a looming war spending bill that would bar U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval.

2007-02-15 07:14:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not asking how many terms one can be ELECTED as POTUS, I'm asking how many terms one can SERVE. Yes, this means you should think outside the box and the answer is not "two" nor is it "three". So what is it, then? Please support your answer with a legal scenario or sequence of events that legally permit the answer you propose.

2007-02-15 07:14:17 · 8 answers · asked by Captain Obvious! 3

~ Why has communism never been attained by any country?

~Why do you think nations experiementing with communist governments have to be so repressive (no migration, censorship) to have their ideology accepted?

~ Can communism exist without authoritarianism, or is it a flaw built into the theory?

~What are the three greatest strengths of communist ideology?

2007-02-15 07:12:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know you americans have added a bit of color to some of your money, "finally", but it's no comparison to the amount of color we have in our currency. I've always wondered if you americans admired our money, for it's color and distinctiveness, and do you think your country should do the same? We also have $1 and $2 dollar coins, and were eventually getting a $5 dollar coin, would this bother you?

2007-02-15 07:01:59 · 15 answers · asked by gitbox 3

I used to think in terms of blue counties and red counties. Urban vs. rural values. Christian vs. a-theist. pro-life vs. pro-choice. etc.

Now I see that these are instruments of misdirection and manipulation. Our federal government has been taken over by traitors. Both dems and reps are completely sold out to the highest bidder.

Multi-national corporations have purchased the seats of power throughout the world and only a few people at the top of the financial pyramid hold the reigns.

I am convinced our political discourse needs to be Constitution vs. inland piracy. I believe there is an armed revolt on our nation's horizon unless many many people wake up to the very ugly truth very soon. Thoughts?

2007-02-15 07:01:20 · 8 answers · asked by David P 3

Present and the future.

2007-02-15 06:50:02 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

properly. There had not been a proper public consultation, as required by Law, regarding future energy needs but rather than someone being sacked or having the integrity to resign for acting illegally, they come on T.V and say
"well we will do it all again properly". Well isn't that just great after being paid 100's of thousands in wages by the Tax payer? Is there any Job that 'Jo public' would not get the sack from for such incompetence?

2007-02-15 06:42:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-15 06:22:05 · 12 answers · asked by waitingon2angels 2

I think this should include a requirement that each legislator must read the entire bill before voting, and all lobbyist contact & activity must be disclosed and explained in detail, as must all vote trading between legislators. No voice voting, and every vote on every bill must be explained in writing under the pains and penalties of perjury. Violation punishable by minimum 10 year prison term plus restitution.

There are too many back room deals and vote trading going on, or legislators who vote a certain way because a lobbyist wants him/her to, often without the legislator having read the bill first.

Explanations and disclosures must be made publicly available at the candidates' websites and each legislative office they maintain.

Legislators want to hold business leaders accountable for millions and billions entrusted to them. How about we hold legislators accountable for the $ TRILLIONS entrusted to them?!?

2007-02-15 05:54:40 · 6 answers · asked by Captain Obvious! 3

By a sunset requirement, I mean a consitutional amendment which says each bit of legislation and administrative regulation expires some certain term after it becomes law, somewhere between 5-7 years. It can be reintroduced, but MUST be reintroduced in order to go beyond the sunset date. Similarly, all agencies cease to exist some years (5-9) after their formation and can be re-created or re-formed, but must be re-created in order to exist beyond the sunset deadline.

This seems to be a great way to shrink government and reduce the statutory and regulatory burden that citizens and businesses face, and it is way less time consuming and controversial than trying to get congress to repeal something. If the law or regulation is essential for the survival of civilization, it can be reintroduced and reauthorized. If it is no longer necessary or desireable, it dies a natural death with no fanfare, and there is less red tape for everyone.

2007-02-15 05:44:38 · 7 answers · asked by Captain Obvious! 3

I just read an article that $10 billion dollars was wasted in Iraq.

Details are here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17168266/

2007-02-15 05:33:37 · 11 answers · asked by germaine_87313 7

Term limits for legislators would break the cycle of disproportionate representation that some get by having their members of congress on select committees, typically via longevity in the congress and loyalty to (and therefore tenure and stature in) the party. Legislators climb the ladder, which gives their supporters incentive to re-elect them, so that they can plunder the other states in order to “bring home the bacon”. ("We have to keep electing Ted Kennedy because he's on key committees and we'll lose that clout if we elect someone else"). The local constituents and special interests/lobbyists are happy because they get the pork, the candidate is happy because he gets re-elected and his power and ability to dole out favors and government goodies grows, and people are made more dependent upon his favor, which increases his likelihood of re-election, which . . . (you get the picture). Term limits would limit this abuse. Other measures would help, but term limits are a good start.

2007-02-15 05:32:27 · 2 answers · asked by Captain Obvious! 3

2007-02-15 05:16:57 · 8 answers · asked by Brtny 3

I want to live in a country where 'land of the free, home of the brave' isn't just a catchy phrase.

2007-02-15 04:59:36 · 12 answers · asked by Curt 4

the first president of america,not the united states of america thats not united.

2007-02-15 04:39:01 · 27 answers · asked by gary160876 1