Other - Politics & Government - January 2007

The NHS, Road Traffic Act (making it illegal not to have a tracking device in your car), making it compulsory to teach gay relationships in school, ever increasing taxes, prison reforms, school reforms, banning smoking, race hate laws, restricting freedom of speech, banning protests, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc.....

Whatever aspect of modern life it is, New Labour don't seem to be satisfied until they have meddled in it and totally ****ed everything up. There seems to be new legislation coming out every single week, and not one bit of it is for OUR benefit.

What is this country coming to?!

2007-01-12 01:28:05 · 15 answers · asked by Buck Flair 4

Why wouldn't we want to help all American citizens, rich or poor, be healthy?

2007-01-12 01:10:21 · 6 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5

www.loosechange911.com
by the way im no left wing nor right wing!

2007-01-12 00:25:58 · 12 answers · asked by glen 1

2007-01-12 00:23:31 · 12 answers · asked by glen 1

i'm talking about similar to bureaucracy

2007-01-11 23:33:05 · 1 answers · asked by rache0116 3

I receive this and I´ll like to share it. Looks good to me.
Dear Mr. President: Send Even MORE Troops (and you go, too!) ...from Michael Moore

1/10/07

Dear Mr. President,

Thanks for your address to the nation. It's good to know you still want to talk to us after how we behaved in November.

Listen, can I be frank? Sending in 20,000 more troops just ain't gonna do the job. That will only bring the troop level back up to what it was last year. And we were losing the war last year! We've already had over a million troops serve some time in Iraq since 2003. Another few thousand is simply not enough to find those weapons of mass destruction! Er, I mean... bringing those responsible for 9/11 to justice! Um, scratch that. Try this -- BRING DEMOCRACY TO THE MIDDLE EAST! YES!!!

You've got to show some courage, dude! You've got to win this one! C'mon, you got Saddam! You hung 'im high! I loved watching the video of that -- just like the old wild west! The bad guy wore black! The hangmen were as crazy as the hangee! Lynch mobs rule!!!

Look, I have to admit I feel very sorry for the predicament you're in. As Ricky Bobby said, "If you're not first, you're last." And you being humiliated in front of the whole world does NONE of us Americans any good.

Sir, listen to me. You have to send in MILLIONS of troops to Iraq, not thousands! The only way to lick this thing now is to flood Iraq with millions of us! I know that you're out of combat-ready soldiers -- so you have to look elsewhere! The only way you are going to beat a nation of 27 million -- Iraq -- is to send in at least 28 million! Here's how it would work:

The first 27 million Americans go in and kill one Iraqi each. That will quickly take care of any insurgency. The other one million of us will stay and rebuild the country. Simple.

Now, I know you're saying, where will I find 28 million Americans to go to Iraq? Here are some suggestions:

1. More than 62,000,000 Americans voted for you in the last election (the one that took place a year and half into a war we already knew we were losing). I am confident that at least a third of them would want to put their body where there vote was and sign up to volunteer. I know many of these people and, while we may disagree politically, I know that they don't believe someone else should have to go and fight their fight for them -- while they hide here in America.

2. Start a "Kill an Iraqi" Meet-Up group in cities across the country. I know this idea is so early-21st century, but I once went to a Lou Dobbs Meet-Up and, I swear, some of the best ideas happen after the third mojito. I'm sure you'll get another five million or so enlistees from this effort.

3. Send over all members of the mainstream media. After all, they were your collaborators in bringing us this war -- and many of them are already trained from having been "embedded!" If that doesn't bring the total to 28 million, then draft all viewers of the FOX News channel.

Mr. Bush, do not give up! Now is not the time to pull your punch! Don't be a weenie by sending in a few over-tired troops. Get your people behind you and YOU lead them in like a true commander in chief! Leave no conservative behind! Full speed ahead!

We promise to write. Go get 'em W!

Yours,

Michael Moore

2007-01-11 23:12:38 · 9 answers · asked by South 3

There is loyalty amongst thieves they blackmail each other. But the first chance they get to get over they use that playing card of party, "Oh he/she is a republican, or democrat that is why". How utterly ridiculous. Why are people so decadent and get their heads out of the sand. they all make deals, they even switch parties. Why are people so narrow minded? What is up with that nonsense. They are all wrong. If they are a politician they are a liar, and a thief, and that is a given.

2007-01-11 22:18:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please explain you reason!

2007-01-11 21:37:18 · 15 answers · asked by super_duper_jojo 2

who agrees with him this time? why are the american ppl so stupid and getting themselves killed for an OIL HUNGRY president? can no one see him for what he is? why are you supporting him? because hes got good public speaking skills? he doesnt give a damn about anything except power and money and that comes with OIL now hes after somalia because of the oil reserve found there and is blaming al qaeda in somalia? HOW RIDICULOUS WHY ARE YOU PPL BLIND?

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IM SORRY if i called the AMerican ppl stupid clearly they r not i just got a bit emotional

and all of u who r against me ur only going to realise when ur fathers, brothers, husbands boyfriends go out to fight POINTLESS WARS and get BUTCHERED for no reason through no fault of their own GO down to the fron line urself and see what it is really like WOULD BUSH OR BLAIR EVER SEND THEIR OWN CHILDREN THERE? theres ur answer...double standards hes fine to send the american people but if he really cared

2007-01-11 21:28:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

That Cheney/Bush and clan should be prohibited in collecting any money from the investments from the Iraqi war? Military contracts etc. if they give them to their friends they should be arrested,like local politicians are arrested when they have given out government contracts to cronies. Money that we pay them for being in office is for taking care of us, not themselves? That is out of our pockets and if not satisfied with that position, then get out? Congress makes millions, and all of them do now. Congress gets pensions from our tax dollars and they don't pay into Social Security and they get millions in pensions for life after retirement. And dont say they dont. Because it is a fact. That is our tax dollars. We should make a law and enforce it. Then these thieves won't want that job anymore. Then we might get humble public servants, not bloated up pigs that just eat when others starve. Lawyers too get them for real. Make a law against campaign contributions too right?

2007-01-11 21:27:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 21:25:39 · 14 answers · asked by NONAME 2

The 16th amendment says CONGRESS shall have the power to collect income tax. The IRS is part of the department of treasury, which is part of the executive branch. Article 1, section 1 says that congress consists of the Senate and House of Representatives. Therefore, when you make a check out to the IRS, you're actually making it to the executive branch. Is it therefore a breach of the Constitution of the USA to send money to the executive branch when the 16th amendment specifically delegates it to CONGRESS?

2007-01-11 21:14:52 · 9 answers · asked by faafsd a 1

people worship it. They seem to believe that the Demictratic state of mind wants us out of Iraq. Do you realize that Democrats want a timeline? They want freedom for Iraqi's to come sooner than later. What the news tells you is that we hate the war in Iraq... Us democrats should know that we do not! Democracy is the spread of freedom, not hatred. It's just that these bastards get you all going and you think you know what is going on.... Every political media explains nothing. They are hating each other for ratings.... Do you understand that they have nothing to do with politicians (which is what the news was created for)

They do it for ratings, And what you oppose within' these rating are like opposing a reality show. We can concentrate on the television, or we can concentrate on an actual task at hand... KEEPING FREEDOM!!!

If Bush supports money, f*ck it! That is what keeps us alive.. If there were no trade, China would not care about us!

Support trade.. It is our ally.

2007-01-11 21:11:09 · 11 answers · asked by NONAME 2

What would be the salary of the rich spoilt boy George Bush per year for making such a mess of our nation and would he continue to receive any payment after he leaves the White House?

2007-01-11 21:02:44 · 4 answers · asked by Koala 2

who agrees with him this time? why are the american ppl so stupid and getting themselves killed for an OIL HUNGRY president? can no one see him for what he is? why are you supporting him? because hes got good public speaking skills? he doesnt give a damn about anything except power and money and that comes with OIL now hes after somalia because of the oil reserve found there and is blaming al qaeda in somalia? HOW RIDICULOUS WHY ARE YOU PPL BLIND?

2007-01-11 20:53:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hillary lost a numerous amount of support when she commented on her pro status of torture of the terrorists to get the truth. My question is the truth about what? Like the Nazi thing vare are you friends who are your allies? I mean really with all the technology? we have infilitrators in their camps and we have the info, so what about her statement? what was she doing priming the citizens for a vote? Was she trying to impress the public to say she was a real he man and could make a good President because she is like a man? We have all heard the stories of lifting her skirt and that she has a set. But really? She is just as much a liar and a manipulator and obvious as well. If she is trying to play the public right now we are so spurned I think she should be better to try and play lottory she has a better chance of winning that than the presidency.

2007-01-11 20:49:35 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-11 20:43:13 · 27 answers · asked by Nina 2

...what penalties would you impose, on first-time 'offenders', through to repeat / multiple 'offenders'?

And how would the 'court of appeal' work? Would witnesses be called to provide 'evidence' on sound / duration / longevity - quality?

I just hope there would be no 'three strike rule', or that'd be the end for me!

2007-01-11 20:09:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

5 Years Later isn't it time to wake up to the reality that fascism is in control of the USA ?

2007-01-11 20:02:59 · 13 answers · asked by democracynow 2

the Bush Clan and card carrying members, that we may have a wonderful turn around with the Republican Party, and the Democrats as well. They are so arogant and cocky, and merciless. I think we could improve the economical status as well. People might trust us more and not out of fear?

2007-01-11 19:41:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would that generate a "working wage" for all Americans, or generate a huge unemployment rate? If you are under the impression that it is the former, why do not your champions of the minimum wage stop horsing around with $5 or $6 something and just make it $50? Do they sincerely think they are helping people, or are they demagoguing the issue?

2007-01-11 19:38:52 · 14 answers · asked by Uncle Remus 4

2007-01-11 19:38:02 · 14 answers · asked by tunachunks199 1

You people have something against everything so lets hear what you had against Ford.

2007-01-11 19:15:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The world want to know " what crimes they did" .

2007-01-11 18:47:19 · 6 answers · asked by DAVAY 3

War is hard on the fanatics EHHH?

2007-01-11 18:34:08 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What a waste of money? He is such a control freak to do something like that, but he insists it is important, do you see any reasons? And please do not answer about terrorists that is moot.
They are too few and they are individuals, not the entire public.

2007-01-11 18:29:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a Washington rumour, and all my sources are wild with this news that broke in the wee hours today.

As rumours go, this one is INCREDIBLY HOT!!!

Question is -- Would Bush be so arrogant to declare ANOTHER ILLEGAL WAR, and this time without consent of Congress?

Read here: http://www.thewashingtonnote.com/archives/001869.php

2007-01-11 18:08:51 · 11 answers · asked by Marc Miami 4

That after 911 some owners of businesses that are from that part of the world ( mid-east ) had the biggest American flags flying ? They did everything in their power to show how they love America short of dressing up like uncle Sam. But what I really want to know is why AFTER 911 and not before.

2007-01-11 18:06:26 · 12 answers · asked by caciansf 4

2007-01-11 18:00:23 · 9 answers · asked by caciansf 4

A lot of innocent citizen crushed and many became homless.But the revenge thirst of USA & Uk is still up.If the USA and Uk are sincere to human being the why they not stop their shellong on innocent people of Iraq? The USA& Uk love so much with Muslims that every time they came for muslim country(Afghanistan,Kuwait and Iraq) and give freedum muslims from muslims.But in the Case of Plastin,Somalya.Chichnya and Kashmire,they could not see the muslims s problems Why?

2007-01-11 17:55:57 · 11 answers · asked by sajj 1