Other - Politics & Government - October 2006

2006-10-12 19:38:30 · 2 answers · asked by sepet 1

Secretary of Defense

FEMA

And why does he give them his unwavering support?

If somebody doesn't have a clue in the real world, doesn't the employer have the responsibility to say "your fired"?

Doesn't Bush want to look "strong"?

He needs to begin firing people then. If he starts with Cheney and himself, all the better!

2006-10-12 19:36:49 · 4 answers · asked by powhound 7

2006-10-12 19:25:34 · 4 answers · asked by george klington 1

Thanks to Clinton, we now have North Korea to deal with. Did you know that Clinton sold them Nuclear powerTechnology back in the 90's which is now being used to create nuclear weapons? If you didn't, do some studying and find out for yourself. Did Clinton mean to do this? I don't think so, but we have learned that an administration's policy can take years to see whether or not it was good or bad. A lot of people on both sides need to chill a little.

2006-10-12 18:55:49 · 6 answers · asked by haterade 3

considering so many dont vote in Us elections it seems the richest can just buy a presidency.

By DEBORAH HASTINGS, AP National Writer Thu Oct 12, 5:32 PM ET
this appeared on the net for about 10 minutes today then was buried away ,was this intentional?

NEW YORK - Some states have enacted laws that make it harder to vote instead of correcting ballot problems that have plagued various parts of the country since the 2000 election, according to a study released Thursday.
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Describing their findings as "troubling," voting reform advocates sampled 10 states with past election difficulties. Especially worrisome, the report said, were laws passed by a handful of states, including Arizona and Georgia, that require a government-issued photo identification card and proof of citizenship before being allowed to vote.

Though both state laws were later blocked by judges, "the damage has already been done," confusing would-be voters and severely hampering voter registration drives, said Tova Wang of The Century Foundation think tank, which conducted the survey with Common Cause and the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights.

Also troublesome was a lack of electronic voting policies that could make voting lines in the upcoming midterm contest even longer than those in 2004, according to the survey.

Such delays especially affected Ohio, where people waited hours because of problems with computerized voting.

The study found that the problems with electronic voting were not just malfunctioning machines, but also the lack of available machines. "There were long lines because there were inequitably distributed voting machines," Wang said. Since 2004, most states have only vague guidelines. Florida and Washington, for example, have no formula for determining the number of voting machines in each precinct, the study said.

After the 2004 debacle in Ohio, a law was passed mandating one machine for every 175 registered voters. But it is not enforceable until 2013.

The study contained some good news. Many states have aggressively recruited young people to serve as poll workers — an effort to correct poorly staffed precincts and aging volunteers not familiar with new electronic technology.

But overall, of the studied states, "none have come close to addressing in full the major problems that plagued the system during the last federal election," the survey concluded.

The states were Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin.

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On the Net:

http://www.tcf.org

http://www.commoncause.org

http://www.civilrights.org

2006-10-12 18:55:18 · 13 answers · asked by Bearable 5

2006-10-12 18:37:58 · 13 answers · asked by Desert Sienna 4

if we found out that there was a cure for aides and a cure for cancer/ if we found out about a conspiracy relating to 911/if we learned the whole truth about the war in Iraq/ if we found alien proof in roswell/ if we learned the truth about our debt to china/ if we saw gwb blowing a line off of osama bin ladens coffee table(lol) what would become of our nation? would we be able to survive the chaos that would follow the uproars?? its kinda scary...like i want to know, but it easier(safer!) to be in the dark about it all??

2006-10-12 18:25:59 · 16 answers · asked by thatgirluknow 3

2006-10-12 18:17:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Star Spangled banner is an awful song about our flag. The melody is awful and it is very awkward to sing.
"America the Beautiful" is a lovely song and is actually about the United States!! Not just the darn flag!! Who's with me!?!? Write your congressperson!!

2006-10-12 18:12:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 18:11:22 · 2 answers · asked by JOB D 1

2006-10-12 18:07:53 · 2 answers · asked by JOB D 1

are there statistics that evaluate the amount that the war generates in our economy...

Republicans say that the reveune is generated by tax cuts... which some probably is... but I also think that the war generates a HUGE amount of revenue... so basically what I'm asking is... how do you tell what is actually driving the economy... and how much of an affect is each having?

are there any studies that look at this issue?

I'm looking for facts and cites... you can state your opinion.. but I already know what most opinions on the issue are already...

2006-10-12 18:05:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is the question

2006-10-12 18:03:43 · 7 answers · asked by becke.anne 1

Answer in your opinion...

2006-10-12 17:40:31 · 12 answers · asked by Jazzy J 2

as the jewish people have.and other peoples have thru out the ages which is there god given right. to do..are we wrong to have distroyed there land. polluted it. covered it with malls. and homes and streets, and garbage,are we as parisites on the skin of mother earth.

2006-10-12 17:06:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Too many, are getting carried away with these SELF-IMPOSED LABELS!! Republican- Democrate- Conservative-Liberal- Right- Left-Ugh!! And it's not only politics! African-American, Latino-American, Japanese-American, Italian-American...The list goes on and on!! WHEN!!! When will you people realize that we are ALL, just simply..AMERICANS!!! You are LUCKY to live in this wonderful country!!! In spite of EVERY issue that needs to be overcome! {and sure, there ARE plenty of issues!} The freedom to speak your mind is one thing. But, can't we do that WITHOUT dividing ourselves with the stupid "labels"??? This is the UNITED STATES of America!! I want it to remain so!!! Don't you??

2006-10-12 17:03:16 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ppl next to my apt building have been either evicted or imprisoned for drugs or something (they always had 10-12 cars show up throughout the day for 10-15 mins), and the cops came one day and the next ppl were moving stuff out. So they're definitely out bc we haven't seen cars or the old tenants sitting on their porch.

They put a lot of stuff on the side of the road for garbage and have 2 big screen tv's on their porch w/the electrical socket cut off. My mom said that someone did that so that no one would take them bc not many ppl know how to fix it. Also, she said drug dealers wouldn't have 2 tv's in the house if they didn't work.

We did pick up a bag of clothes from Macy's that was on the side of the road.

Is it ok to take these tv's? Is this trespassing or what? I feel like a bum but I'd like to have a big screen for free.

2006-10-12 16:34:06 · 11 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

2006-10-12 16:26:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-12 16:15:59 · 11 answers · asked by Sabin 1

Why do republicans demonize people who are clean, honest and wholesome while praising nazis, liars and thieves?

2006-10-12 15:51:23 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Freedom of religion was originally intended by our fore fathers to mean freedom to worship God in any way you chose, agree or disagree?

2006-10-12 15:49:49 · 16 answers · asked by Tammy C 3

2006-10-12 15:37:27 · 8 answers · asked by iamsamshady 2

are is it all just lies told by very old people. to make themselfs feel good.

2006-10-12 15:21:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to find information online that will provide as much information needed. I also would like to find information on debates about this subject. Every little bit will help.

2006-10-12 14:57:14 · 5 answers · asked by 61706@sbcglobal.net 2

shouldn't the real issue here be about sexual harassment in the workplace. i would say that there were favors involved here. has anyone heard about a harassment issue. what exactly was being covered up....the fact that he was gay? the fact that the boy involved was a minor? just what is the real issue? and what do you think it should be?

2006-10-12 14:55:11 · 8 answers · asked by Enigma 6

I brought a pack of steak from tha butcher that was maranated & when I opened it at home I saw under the maranaide it was rotten meat, it was compleetly brown/black. Then I discovered it had a toung mixed in the marinade to disguise it so I would eat it, like some sort of sick joke.
I rang tha butcher & he said if I bring it back he will give me a new steak and an appology but, what tha ***? this is a fukn' joke. Should I demand more (what?) I mean at least he should deliver me that sh!t so I don't have to drive. What do you think? should I take this to the local media if he dosn't fix me up good?. Its the most discracefull thing ive ever brought.

2006-10-12 14:30:48 · 9 answers · asked by The King 2

Everyone already has vote 4 me but I wanted something catchy new inspiring that catch ppl's eyes so if u know some can u tell me !!!! PLZ and THANK U!!!!!

2006-10-12 14:27:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061011/ap_on_el_gu/governor_s_race_tonight_show;_ylt=AsmGq2UnqSnZfl5YDSERN8Qz4L4F;_ylu=X3oDMTA5aHJvMDdwBHNlYwN5bmNhdA--

Lawmaker accuses Jay Leno of bias Tue Oct 10, 10:39 PM ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A California congressman lodged a federal complaint Tuesday against "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," for featuring Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a guest one month before the election while snubbing his Democratic opponent.

2006-10-12 14:19:56 · 8 answers · asked by lost&confused 5

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2006-10-12 14:17:35 · 16 answers · asked by aguiarvann 1

2006-10-12 14:16:22 · 16 answers · asked by anil a 2