Other - Politics & Government - January 2007

Probably because I email my House of Representatives member, Bart Stupak, regularly for many issues, I've been invited to a town hall meeting in 9 days. Having just watched an Inconvenient Truth with my daughter, I realized once again that all other issues are secondary to having a "playground" where all our human dramas are played out. Therefore, I'd like to make the most of this opportunity to move the agenda of changing policy regarding the US contribution of the staggering CO2 levels we produce. What should I say, if I have an opportunity to speak? Should I push for re-attaching the US signature on Kyoto? Or is there something else more important? I could not think of a better civics lesson for my "tween" daughter than showing her how to step up to the plate and press for civic accountability of our leaders.

2007-01-06 08:31:28 · 5 answers · asked by capable1 1

does that mean next year (and the years there after) is also going to be a national holiday? Boy, bush sure is trying to get his bushy( I mean brownie) points in. I have been trying to find out about my son over in Iraq (and can't get anywhere with that,)trying to even find out how to write him and where because I haven't heard from him in over two years, I'm really worried. These holidays make it hard to get anything done with everything being closed(sorry, I'm just a worried mom).

2007-01-06 07:55:34 · 4 answers · asked by jayzatlast 2

Then, liberals do not like the rise in power of the government.
i thought conservatives like a limited government and i thought liberals like the government involved in society.

2007-01-06 07:50:54 · 2 answers · asked by Mister E 2

i think the trolls are losing their touch. some of them were funny,but not here. some of the trolls are even using the same name. how many of you trolls are here with different names? you can admit it,not like yahoo will do anything. are any of you paid posters still getting paid?

2007-01-06 07:28:53 · 1 answers · asked by kissmy 4

The way I see it, the war on terror is a COMPLETE FARCE. 9/11 was DEFINITELY an inside job and I am SICK of being told I dishonor the lives lost on 9/11 when I do my part to expose the greatest display of treason in the history of the USA.

I believe the lives lost on 9/11 are continually dishonored by Bush, his staff, those in govt that go along with the 9/11 farce and all Bush supporters who refuse to do any research into Bush's credibility.

What do you think?

2007-01-06 07:27:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i can understand free trade with canada, our economies are close, but Mexico, the only way that will work, is mexico will have to come wayyyyy up and the USA will have to go wayyyy down for our economies to get close, as long as it stays like it is, the USA will suffer and Mexico will reap a rich harvest

2007-01-06 07:11:48 · 7 answers · asked by DukeofDixie 7

2007-01-06 07:00:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are five top things that will be neccessary for some peace and/or stability in the middle east?

2007-01-06 06:48:22 · 11 answers · asked by river 2

2007-01-06 06:35:49 · 3 answers · asked by Ken 2

2007-01-06 06:25:25 · 4 answers · asked by empanda 3

This year is the 300th anniversay of the union of the Scottish and English crowns, which basically started of the British Empire and culture. Would this be a good year then to end it all and have Scottish and English independence?

2007-01-06 06:17:49 · 4 answers · asked by lairobell 2

IF I WERE PRESIDENT…50 ACTS OF LIBERATING LEGISLATION

1.Legalize marijuana—War on weed is a colossal failure
2.“War on Dictators”—Special op forces take out our deadliest of enemies
3.Stop playing “world police”—Removal of all troops from foreign shores
4.Aid to peaceful countries—Reward positive world behavior
5.Food/financial embargoes for hostile countries—Punish negative world behavior
6.“Strike Back at Racism” Initiative—Double sentences for “hate crimes”
7.End all homelessness—Provide affordable housing for those less fortunate
8.“Second Chance Program”—Non-violent criminals get to choose (Military vs. jail time)
9.“Stop Animal Abuse”—Double sentences/fines/officers on streets
10.End of pork barrel spending—Remove “monkey mating in the wild” research programs
11.Sign Kyoto Pact—why are we the only “civilized” country ignoring global warming??
12.“Fine Freaks” Program—Restitution vs. jail time for non-violent criminals
13.Loss of Congressional perks—removal of corruption in the political arena
14.End of convict “freebies”—stop giving college educations to crooks
15.Raise standards of correctional facilities—end prison rioting
16.“Release” Program—cut non-violent criminal sentences in half
17.Island Time—Violent criminals will be dropped on island like savages
18.Universal Health Care—free alternative medical health clinics
19.Health Vouchers—Funding for alternative healthcare
20.Grocery Vouchers--$100 food cards every month for each $5000 ($15,000 cap)
21.Flat tax—17% flat tax (all income brackets pay same amount)
22.Alternative Health ads on television—advertisement 24-7 for a healthier world
23.Fiscal conservatism—Slash 5% off budget of every Federal/State program (except social programs which are typically under-funded)
24.Cigarette/alcohol tax—10% luxury tax
25.Gas gift cards--$500 every year for driving a fuel conscious car (30mph or higher for highway mileage)
26.Federal relief—expansion of funds for storm areas
27.Junk food tax—10% luxury tax
28.Fully funded social programs—50% increase for child/elderly/animal/art programs
29.Presidential veto—Federal AND state budgeting
30.Peaceful alliances—reward peaceful countries with low interest financial loans
31.Food/trade embargoes—Countries engaged in civil war/civil unrest
32.Refugee Program—populate all mid-western states
33.Immediate deportation—All illegal immigrants/save slow bleed of welfare program
34.House arrest—all non-violent criminals eligible
35.Vice crimes—all prostitution & gambling
36.“Up the Ante” Program—Double time for cocaine/heroin pushers
37.“Uncouth Youth” Initiative—Military or jail time (21 or younger)
38.Community Time Program—Half sentence for community hours
39.Marijuana Tax—10% luxury tax
40.Gun ownership—10% luxury tax on all handgun sales
41.Handgun Ban—Only licensed hunters allowed to purchase
42.End War on Drugs—Provide alternative health clinics (addicts)
43.“Do Crime, Double the Time”—Violent offenders
44.Public Executions—Give bloodthirsty public reality tv (PPV)
45.“Three Strikes & You’re Out Game”—3 appeals max (death row)
46.Compassionate spending—prioritize social programs
47.“Right to be Free” Program--$100 fee to become US citizen
48.“Child Abuse No More” Initiative—Double sentence for abusers
49.“Environmental Cleanup” Initiative—$500 fines for local abuse
50.“Speed & Alcohol Kill” Initiative--$500 fines (20mph over speed limit/breaking BAC laws for states)

2007-01-06 05:44:41 · 8 answers · asked by WORD UP G 1

How can they be our ally if they are allowing our enemies to live within their country>?????!?!?!??!?!?!wtf????

2007-01-06 05:43:39 · 4 answers · asked by Chet P 2

do you think the rich wanna give there money back to the workers while cutting losses to the stock owners? why do you think the average wage for this country has stagnated while the ceo's are getting these retirement packages in the hundreds of millions

2007-01-06 05:17:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 05:13:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the u.s helped to organize the united nations

2007-01-06 04:49:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

the u.s has always had international sanction for its foreign policy actions.

2007-01-06 04:48:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

the u.s gained territory in the pacific as a result of the spanish american war

2007-01-06 04:46:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

the aim of the containment policy was to use the united nations to handle all international problems

2007-01-06 04:45:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

they sent 275 letters to grieving families to ask dead soldiers to re-up

2007-01-06 04:42:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 04:42:00 · 3 answers · asked by ohioleele 2

I live in UK. I was born at Aligarh. I need copy of my birth record. Will any body please advise me how I get the copy of my birth certificate from Aligarh Municpality. What is their address and whom to approach. Some body suggested that information can be obtained from Yahoo India webiste of "Registrarofbirthanddeathinaligarh". If anybody knows this website or email address of the Registrar please give it to me.Thanks

2007-01-06 04:36:44 · 3 answers · asked by k_zafar 1

Inclusively,Donald Runsfield was deposed by Bush,,,

2007-01-06 03:53:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i would like send newt a letter about somthing i have not seen one person talk about.

2007-01-06 03:32:59 · 3 answers · asked by lnfcc@sbcglobal.net 1

And if so, what would be the issues you'd focus on?

2007-01-06 03:29:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

They certainly are to me as a soon-to-be Independent. It appears they won the vote because of the failure of the Repubicans, as opposed to standing for any just causes or anything that's actually helpful for the country.

Au contrare, the opposite is true and their plans will cause great harm.

Taxes are going to go up, our economy will become destroyed and more terrorist attacks are likely to occur on our soil, sadly. I feel disheartened and oppressed when I observe them, especially that cuckoo bird flapping her mouth. It's the same feeling I had while doing 8 years in San Clinton.

The wise man, Solomon, wrote, "When the righteous are in authority the people rejoice but when the wicked beareth rule the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2 - KJV)

I do know, however, that you liberals love having your scumballs in there.

2007-01-06 03:22:41 · 11 answers · asked by Joe C 5

lots of people are telling me communism did not work. this is true. but also they say: in theory communism could work. i was just wondering..what do they mean 'it could work'? do they mean that yes, in theory, communism would create a sort of utopia? in my mind, a country in which you cannot improve your social or economic status however hard you try (and therefore have nothing to aim for, or wish for, or bother to live in hope of). basically, i just don't see why anybody could ever be happy under communism. am i making any sense?

why DO people say that in theory it could work? what do they consider to be 'working'? because i suppose i was only taking into account people's happiness?

but then i thought the whole point was that everyone would be happy if they have the same. maybe it is just that i disagree with that completely.

so basically : i'm confused. please help!

2007-01-06 03:13:00 · 19 answers · asked by and_rhianna 1

2007-01-06 03:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are they said to be "IN BED" together?

2007-01-06 03:06:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 02:27:43 · 4 answers · asked by TRUDY H 1