Other - Politics & Government - December 2006

John kerry is dead last as far as policticians Americans have faith in?

I can't remember where I saw the article however.

It's really no big surprise is it?

2006-12-04 05:33:20 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. - A grandmother found with a trunkful of marijuana was convicted of drug running in what prosecutors said was an attempt to earn cash for a bingo habit.

State troopers found 10 bundles of pot totaling 214 pounds hidden in Leticia Villareal Garcia’s car trunk last year when they stopped her outside Bisbee, in far southeastern Arizona.

Villareal, 61, told jurors before they convicted her Thursday that her only regular income was a $275 monthly welfare check, but she frequently played bingo and occasionally won thousands of dollars.

Prosecutor Doyle Johnstun said the game was Villareal’s undoing.

‘She’s got a bingo problem’
“People who play bingo almost every night of the week end up losing in the long run,” Johnstun told jurors. “The underlying issue is that she’s got a bingo problem, which explains why an otherwise nice person might get sucked into something like this.”

Jurors rejected Villareal’s argument that she’d been tricked into carrying the drugs.

Villareal faces three to 12 years in state prison when she is sentenced Dec. 18.

2006-12-04 05:29:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I can't help to think how different things would be if he had been president.

2006-12-04 05:24:02 · 23 answers · asked by daisy 4

The analogy is from today's Telegraph (commentary from Philip Johnson). He says that the Conservatives, if elected, are committed to scrapping the ID card scheme but would they really do so once in office? "They will be like Frodo in 'The Lord of the Rings' trying to get rid of the One Ring, so in thrall to its power that it becomes impossible to part with it."

I've never read The Lord of the Rings. Is this a good analogy?

2006-12-04 05:08:43 · 6 answers · asked by thepawnbrokerroared 7

2006-12-04 05:04:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 04:51:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so what about other "self inflicted diseases or injuries"

Joggers with dodgy knees or ankles.
People who drink too much alcohol.
People who are obese through over eating.
Stupidity.

Who else should be denied free treatment?

2006-12-04 04:29:20 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 04:12:13 · 16 answers · asked by NONAME 2

Do think there should be scholarships or certain fundraising benefits that allow homeless people to start living at better life, instead of on the streets?

2006-12-04 03:43:46 · 12 answers · asked by Sika T 1

2006-12-04 03:41:48 · 9 answers · asked by drunkmanning 2

Would you?

Is there, in the USA history, an actor which turned into president? Would him be the first one?

Ok. Tnx!


Ie - B r a z i l

2006-12-04 03:40:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 03:33:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-04 03:28:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Democrats have begun it seems their havoc, forcing the resignation of a truly outstanding Statesman with "Street Smarts" and international savy and an articulate representative of true American Values not the San Francisco "Nancy Pelosi" variety ... and now, he is gone !

I have followed this man's career as our Ambassador and the Liberal Left should be ashamed:

Ambassador Bolton led the successful negotiations that resulted in unanimous Security Council resolutions regarding North Korea's military and nuclear activities.

He built consensus among our allies on the need for Iran to suspend the enrichment and reprocessing of uranium.
His efforts to promote the cause of peace in Darfur
resulted in a peacekeeping commitment by the United Nations.

He made the case for United Nations reform because he cares about the institution, and wants it to become more credible and effective and the Lieberal Democrats? They oust him.

Is this is a foretaste of thier agenda ..?

2006-12-04 03:21:11 · 9 answers · asked by baltic072 3

"Clue" This country tries to fly under the radar concerning the war on terrorism and the American government and media intentional over looks them! Right NOW they are worried they will have to use their sorry Military, if we say were out it is up to the Muslim nation! Only one correct country answer here!

2006-12-04 03:16:17 · 4 answers · asked by bulabate 6

How many have died in the names of their God?

2006-12-04 03:02:53 · 6 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6

2006-12-04 02:59:20 · 5 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6

2006-12-04 02:42:15 · 2 answers · asked by mouthbreather77 1

I just wanted to see what others opinions were on the issue. I live in oilfield country, and it makes the majority of people's living. Let me explain how the oilfield works, for those who don't know. When the price of gas/oil goes up, that means profit for the oil companies, meaning more work for people. If the price goes down, then that means the oilfield shuts down and alot of people are out of work. It is opposite of supply and demand, like I thought it was. I just wanted to inform people of how it is. I don't care if they raise the gas 5 or even 10 cents, that means my husband and many of my family members still have jobs. I am not being biased, just want to know what you think, and to help people understand how it works here. Thank you.

2006-12-04 02:29:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

It is a fact the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.

Details from the Economist Magazine.

2006-12-04 02:20:18 · 22 answers · asked by ian d 3

it makes me sick countires such as the u.s are allowed to do what they want in the world,today kofi anann said iraq's are worse off today then when under saddam hussian, he even hinted the the current situation in iraq is worse then a civil war, which it is.i think the world should kick out the u.s and it's allies and make thier own union. and arm those countires with every weapon imaginable,this way an attack or interfernce one country is an attack on all,this will guanrtee world peace like the cold war did between the soviet union and n.a.t.o countires.no one asked the u.s or it's allies to invade iraq, from day one 80 % of iraqi's wanted the nazi invaders out of thier country. the iraqi population doesn't accept the puppet corrupt dictoial government which was fraudently sworn in..no ownder people hate and mistrust the u.s around the world,once a nazi allways a nazi.

2006-12-04 02:10:19 · 11 answers · asked by w.m.d's_bro 3

Yes, soon to be compulsory because of Adolf Blair's government... so how do people generally feel about it? Annoyed? Or not bothered?

2006-12-04 01:33:46 · 23 answers · asked by Buck Flair 4

2006-12-04 01:32:16 · 1 answers · asked by Barb 3

before the break up of the old soviot union at least the yanks couldnt just do as they please,they are the bullys of this world

2006-12-04 01:19:58 · 9 answers · asked by STEVE T 4

I think and I am sure that we dont need any Europe Union.

Moreover, we must stop this negotiation because Europe starts to play bad politics...

%75 peopel in Turkey against of this Membership but Goverment still to continue negotiation about EU membership....

Europe need us not we them!!!

tell me your openion.

thanks

2006-12-04 01:09:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need a book on council tenants rights. Or a link to a website that has good info. Dont think im getting a fair deal, Have had numerous arguments with neighbours, Housing officer is unhelpful and quite rude and i am getting the blame for faulty pipework (which the council installed) that keeps leaking. Have only been living here 2 years, HELP PLEASE

2006-12-03 23:57:16 · 7 answers · asked by rachel c 2

other countries, as isn't demorcay allowing people we may disagreee with in to power if they are freely elected?

2006-12-03 22:24:48 · 6 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6

A. When a candidate is officially nominated at the national convention
B. After a candidate has gained enough electoral votes in the primaries
C. In September, following the national convention
D. With the New Hampshire primary

2006-12-03 22:24:00 · 6 answers · asked by blazin_cripz_2006_0wner.sheena 3

I haven't been able to get them on the phone since Friday and now there's just a message saying the service is unavailable! Anyone know what's going on? Is it just that their computers are down or have they all gassed themselves in a freak accident?

2006-12-03 21:26:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

please indicate to the closest year, how long we should wait to purify our souls before we revive women from extinction. in order to make them extinct we merely need to impregnate cow uteruses with cloned embryos fused with cow eggs. also, do you think we should revive all of them or just the pretty ones?

2006-12-03 20:56:15 · 15 answers · asked by john 1