Other - Politics & Government - July 2006

I know that Malaysia an asian country and America are different countries. But my question is what's with the similar pattern (of their flags) of the red and white stripes and blue corner background? Both Malaysian flag and American flag has a blue background corner( except the American flag has 50 stars w/ blue background and Malaysian flag has a star and a crescent shaped moon w/ background).

Any similarities between these two countries?

2006-07-02 16:50:46 · 3 answers · asked by caltam84 3

2006-07-02 16:27:12 · 12 answers · asked by shinobi 2

How many men sigh the declaration of independence what does that document do i am so confused with history!!!!

2006-07-02 16:14:24 · 11 answers · asked by t0mmyz 1

2006-07-02 16:12:30 · 10 answers · asked by Wiseguy 3

At least once a day here I see the statement, "Gore invented the internet."

Always baffles me when you consider the... what is it now 50... lies that Bush has told.. everything from saying there were WMDs in Iraq, to a mushroom cloud threat, to Iraqi oil would pay for the war.

And the thing is that everytime I see that statement, I know it must be a teenager because anybody of any age would know that was misconstrued statement whereas Bush's crap was outright in your face lies.

I mean it's like a serial killer's kid saying... "but your guy ran a stop light"... no freaking comparison.

2006-07-02 16:11:51 · 16 answers · asked by Answers R Me 3

I am a European, and viewing American politics from the outside, I always considered the two opposing parties to be more like opposing wings of the same party. You do not have the idealogical difference found in most European countries' political systems, yet the language in this site would lead one to believe that the Democrat were really communist and the Republicans were neo-fascists.

The vilification of liberal views on this site is quite astounding. Is it wrong to have a social conscience? Is the only way forward to look after yourself and leave anyone less fortunate behind?

2006-07-02 15:40:19 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

You'd think it was the year 2000 and a repeat of the presidential election.

Is it the movie and book of his? So what's wrong with an ex-politician making either and becoming a pro-activist for his cause?

This is starting to remind me how Republicans couldn't get out of the past over Clinton for years.

2006-07-02 15:37:12 · 16 answers · asked by Answers R Me 3

I remember all of the jokes and they seem to be resurfacing now that Gore has his big movie out, but I don't know EXACTLY what he said about inventing the internet. Please give me his exact quote and when he used it. I would appreciate it, because I want to be accurate in my dislike of the man.

2006-07-02 15:30:29 · 6 answers · asked by YahooGuru2u 6

Gore asks "how can we reverse global climate change?". His question dismisses any discussion about whether global climate change (new speak) or global warming as the theory is more commonly referred to exists. He also is sidestepping the debate of whether or not if it is in fact happening, if it is caused by man? It is a politicly clever question because if you attempt to answer it you must first accept all of his positions as facts, which they are not. This is how sneaky politicians change the discussion and hush all who might intelligently disagree. Shouldn't we have a debate on whether or not global warming is occuring followed by a debate of all the causes before we plunge blindly headlong into trying to solve the problem?

2006-07-02 15:20:01 · 11 answers · asked by YahooGuru2u 6

2006-07-02 15:17:54 · 11 answers · asked by Agenda Dog 2

Why hasn't the Government come up with a plan to defend us in case the world stops selling us petroleum?

2006-07-02 15:09:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-02 15:08:51 · 20 answers · asked by <3 3

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello looks to be on a collision course with the states after he outlined an ambitious plan for greater federal power.

The treasurer wants to wrest more financial control from the states, including taking full responsibility for taxes.

Mr Costello's plan is likely to set back federal-state relations which, despite ongoing antagonism over GST revenue, have improved recently with agreement on counter-terrorism laws and progress on water reform.

He raised the prospect of broader commonwealth control of finances, but did not spell out whether that could involve taking over key state revenue sources such as taxes from gaming, payrolls and land ownership.

The federal government is using its corporations powers to set up a national industrial relations system, but Mr Costello said he was frustrated at being unable to use those powers to assume control of other areas the commonwealth had in its sights.

2006-07-02 15:06:17 · 3 answers · asked by cantcu 7

2006-07-02 15:05:28 · 11 answers · asked by Wiseguy 3

2006-07-02 14:49:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Because believe it or not, a couple of people have told me that. They were for Westley and now that he's not in, they'll likely vote for someone they don't like and voted against Proposition-wise (Schwarzenegger), just because they don't like Angeles. That's kind of scary--just because yes he's boring, was a developer (Schwarzenegger has even shadier dealings with special interests who are already drilling in Baja California immediately after he was elected), and has an ethnic name, doesn't mean he's not at least a slightly better alternative to Schwarzenegger. Have Californians already forgotten about the special election and trying to take pensions away from police and firefighters? When there's a rat in office shouldn't you make sure you vote him out when the opportunity is there? Angeledes can always be gotten rid of, too.

2006-07-02 14:20:47 · 8 answers · asked by Agenda Dog 2

If they were to fight it out, old school style, who would come out on top? I think Bush could take Kerry. He seems to be in better shape...what do you think?

2006-07-02 14:16:08 · 20 answers · asked by silatye 1

Why should they get paid so much when there are so many other things that need the attention and money if we really need to keep it inspite of all the problems that it can lead to.
Does money really need to be a social standard?

2006-07-02 13:58:07 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon S 1

2006-07-02 13:52:57 · 6 answers · asked by Agenda Dog 2

The best way to defeat a liberal is to let them speak!!!

Other than the media, which they own, what other platforms can we make available to liberals? Free speech was put into place by our founding fathers to separate the ignorant from the rest of us...Liberals, I support your right to free speech!!! I am trying to find new platforms for you to express yourselves....The nation needs to hear who the ignorant are...Our nation will be more prosperous and safe when the ignorance is finally exposed...What new platforms can we make available to the liberals?

2006-07-02 13:47:08 · 8 answers · asked by Bryan W 2

I have a three hour long cause hearing tomorrow for modification of child custody. Neither i nor the father have an attorney. Will the judge doing the asking of questions or do we

2006-07-02 13:28:50 · 7 answers · asked by dolphinhix 1

all victims are created equal, even those forced to lie.http://911billofrights.blogspot.com/

2006-07-02 13:20:24 · 5 answers · asked by artistontheedge 2

2006-07-02 13:10:26 · 20 answers · asked by reality check 3

i just wanted to no if you are born in africa r u really african? some people were calling me races and stupid in wich am not. and that is very rude. IM NOT A RACES SO PPPLLLEEAAASSSEEE DONT CALL ME ONE.

2006-07-02 13:05:56 · 21 answers · asked by skittles_queen117 1

2006-07-02 12:48:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Will Hillary choose Bill for running-mate?

2006-07-02 12:15:31 · 19 answers · asked by heart4brains 1

2006-07-02 12:11:20 · 2 answers · asked by dfrreed 2

Just a few weeks ago it had big bi-partisan support to be renewed.

Now, suddenly it has been yanked from being brought to the floor by Republican leadership that decides what will be voted on = it is is going to expire.

Even PBS was talking about not being able to figure out what is up with letting it expire considering it had a lot of bipartisan support.

Anybody have any ideas?

2006-07-02 11:56:54 · 2 answers · asked by BeachBum 7

supposedly, if you work hard, you can be successful some time near the future. but to me, it seems that no matter how hard a person works or tries, there is no more room for advancement. it's like you get stuck with a shitty job and will never succeed, if you don't know the right people, or if your boss doesn't like you, or if you don't have whatever. the reason i came here to america was equal opportunity for all, but now it seem like there is more prejudice that exist in a workplace then there use to be.

2006-07-02 11:54:41 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-02 11:54:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous