Government - December 2007

I have always respected the Sikhs and my understanding is that they are part of Hindus who were dedicated to protect the unarmed Hindu farmers against attacks from outside.

Hence I was surprised to see this website, extremely surprised. I agree there is corruption in India and all honest Indians are fighting corruption the politics of divide and rule, castism and all related evils. We are all in it. And how come our brothers who were supposed to protect us are asking for separation ?

Isnt this an irony the same warriors who took an oath to protect Hindus and unarmed innocent people against evil attackers are wanting to desert them ?

Shouldnt we be united to fight this evil of corruption and wrong governance, religious division ?

http://www.khalistan.net/

2007-12-25 21:33:19 · 7 answers · asked by funnysam2006 5

2007-12-25 21:22:34 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

the word "hudna" for our devoted readers?

2007-12-25 18:43:46 · 2 answers · asked by daddio 7

2007-12-25 16:32:48 · 10 answers · asked by salacia99 2

What amendment would you make to the constitution? Is it already perfect, or can it be improved? I think it's one of the best in the world, but...
1. I'd like to have the power of initiative at the federal level.
2. I think some positions that are currently appointed should be elected, like attorney general.
3. I think the second amendment needs to be reworded, because nobody can agree on what the heck a "well regulated militia" means.
4. I think the fourth amendment should specifically say that the right to privacy includes the right to be anonynous.
Any other ideas?

2007-12-25 15:53:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not by words but... you know... in a brutal way with tools....

I saw in "Lost" that the U.S. Soldiers made the Iraqi torture the Iraqi with tools.
I wonder if this is true? Is George Bush behind this? If he is, then I ABSOLUTELY CANT WAIT TILL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS '08!! RON PAUL for '08!

2007-12-25 14:39:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-25 14:38:03 · 5 answers · asked by Zakiah K 1

Bearing in mind that the First Duty of any Government is to it's People.

When at Home there is Political Corruption with Powerfull organisations that have never been elected and are not answerable to the People.

P.C. Police, Underground Minority Pressure Groups (I do not necessarily mean Racial). Private Banking Organisations supported openly by Government, harassment of the individual without recourse to Law.

Erosion of Personal Freedoms and Curtailment of Freedom of Speech.

The allowance of Criminal Practices without proper Justice in the name of Expediency.

God Bless all of our Brave and Selfless Military Personel and my hopes are for their safety.

I wonder if they will be brought home to Police against any possible popular civil disobedience, especially as the Great British Police have been roundly ''shafted'' by Government, and indeed all of our Emergency and Front Line Services too.

Whilst the snouts of the so called ''Betters'' are firmly in the trough.

2007-12-25 07:44:23 · 6 answers · asked by rogerglyn 6

War anyone?

2007-12-24 19:30:54 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 19:21:24 · 5 answers · asked by srish 1

I am looking foward to - ummmmmm , ummmmm I really don't know . Anyway how about you ?

2007-12-24 18:52:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 14:57:15 · 2 answers · asked by remember to recycle!!! 1

Eg. a race in a multi-racial country
bonikingv

2007-12-24 14:39:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 14:07:49 · 7 answers · asked by zzbest 2

please explain using easily understandable words. THANKS =)

2007-12-24 13:52:24 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous

I understand that DOD or other government entities that conduct security clearance investigations check prior mental health history of an applicant. How is that done? What type of information do they gather, what are they looking for?

2007-12-24 13:47:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

His policies in my opinion is what made Canada strong at the beginning of the 21st century, yet Canadians continue to treat him like he's some kind of monster.

1. The GST (which was implemented in 1991 under his government) was a crucial part in reducing the budget deficit and transfering it into a surplus.

2. Free trade with the United States and NAFTA (1992) gave North America an open market which is currently strengthening our economic position and fuelling our GDP growth, as Canada relies on trade.

3. Meech and Charlottetown accords tried to sew Canada into one piece by getting Quebec to accept the Canadian constitution. However, Trudeau destroyed it.

The icing on the cake was his environmental policies. In 1990, he signed an acid rain treaty with Bush senior which reduced emissions in both countries.

All this and Canadians treat him as the worst Prime Minister in our history? Why Canadians give him no respect?

2007-12-24 12:38:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-24 12:25:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's the big difference in that and the social security card and number we already have?

2007-12-24 12:10:05 · 15 answers · asked by Enigma 6

2007-12-24 11:19:02 · 14 answers · asked by jot 2

in case you didn't know Ron Paul is a presidentual canidate and i just now found out about him wanting the IRS gone. is this new info or has it been around for a while?

2007-12-24 10:44:11 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

What's your view on that!!

2007-12-24 09:26:49 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you like being a citizen of america? the dollar is so weak and
our economy is not as strong as it used to be.
what country do you want to move to? to be answered by us citizens please.

2007-12-24 09:24:58 · 23 answers · asked by 0821l_4a8^#y$855 5

2007-12-24 09:03:28 · 8 answers · asked by Mark R 2

I don't live in American but I am a British-American citizen and I always hear of these Senate filibusters with Mitch McConnell etc. and wonder, why do they stick with Bush on everything? Or is it something else?

2007-12-24 08:59:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Pelosi opposes EPA clean air decision
WASHINGTON - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Environmental Protection Agency on Friday that Congress would closely scrutinize its decision to reject California's request to tighten rules on greenhouse gas emissions.
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Pelosi, D-Calif., said she strongly disagreed with the agency's rationale for the decision and would support an investigation by Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif. He is seeking all documents related to the state's request for a waiver to implement fuel efficiency rules for vehicles that it says will work faster than the federal government's.

"The actions of the EPA in denying the California request cannot help but raise serious questions about the support of the Bush administration for state efforts to safeguard the environment and the health of their residents," Pelosi wrote in a letter to EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.

EPA's announcement Wednesday that it would bar California and at least 16 other states from regulating tailpipe emissions from new cars and trucks was swiftly criticized by state leaders and environmental groups. Several states have said they will appeal the decision.

Johnson said California's emissions limits were not needed because Congress approved energy legislation raising fuel efficiency standards nationwide to an average of 35 miles per gallon by 2020. California officials say their state's law was tougher and acted faster.

White House deputy press secretary Tony Fratto defended Johnson's decision Friday: "He made that based on what he thought was best for the nation in addressing this issue, and he pointed to the really significant policy changes that are going to come through from the energy bill that we signed last week."

"There's always a balance, and he (the president) does have a healthy respect for states' rights," Fratto added, "but these decisions need to be made in terms of what is best for the country."

It was the first time the agency had completely denied a Clean Air Act waiver request from California after granting more than 50. The state adopted tailpipe standards in 2004 that would have required car makers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent in new cars and light trucks by 2016.

Under the Clean Air Act, California needed a waiver to put in place the rules, and other states could then adopt them, too.

Twelve other states — Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington — have adopted the standards. The governors of Arizona, Colorado, Florida and Utah have said they also plan to adopt them. The rules are under consideration in Iowa.

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2007-12-24 08:41:40 · 6 answers · asked by grandma 4

what is the problem with government run health care?
why is america so afraid of it?
whats so horrifying about socialism?


i mean i think we need to take care of our fellow citizens, money shouldnt be an issue. life insurance companies is a business of life and death. but why do we keep it this way?


tell me your view.

2007-12-24 08:27:32 · 23 answers · asked by daria 4

Has the president permanently damaged our reputation in the world? Do you believe GW can do anything to change the perception the world has of him?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20071224/pl_bloomberg/atro6sh1dtri

2007-12-24 07:09:03 · 6 answers · asked by michr 7

Many people say the house controls the economy, others say the president.

Who knows who controls the economy??

Please only intelligent answers, and websites on this would help TREMENDOUSLY!

2007-12-24 06:44:57 · 5 answers · asked by Brittany Jade 2

2007-12-24 06:01:10 · 9 answers · asked by cool_hand_luke613 2