Other - Politics & Government - January 2007

By and large, government payments (or any payments) encourage behavior, and taxes discourage it.

Some have said that social welfare programs - aid to families with dependent children, etc. - has the effect of "encouraging" lack of work and unwed parenthood. Even FDR said that welfare can have "narcotic effects." (Although I would hope that everyone would favor help for the "truly needy" - but how do we define that?) Therefore it's possible to say that welfare can encourage behvior that society disfavors.

So my question is, what behavior does "corporate welfare" (such as tax credits tied to oil companies' exploration efforts) encourage? And what behaviors would removing these credits discourage?

Is one system rewarding work and effort, and the other discouraging it?

2007-01-19 05:15:48 · 3 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7

"The president does not have the authority to launch military action in Iran without first seeking congressional authorization," Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., told the National Press Club.

This is completely false. The President DOES have the authority to attack Iran. The Democrats could say that they wouldn't support an attack on Iran or that they would stop funding or that they would try to impeach Bush but instead they chose to lie.

2007-01-19 05:15:24 · 4 answers · asked by Herb 1

2007-01-19 05:12:51 · 15 answers · asked by spamalot 1

2007-01-19 05:04:03 · 10 answers · asked by karen m 2

If we move our fuel supplies to a corn based alternative. Would that not drive up the cost of corn, and hurt some 3rd world countries that use it as a staple, much like we eat bread? After all it would help Gore-bal Warming.

2007-01-19 04:58:30 · 5 answers · asked by mbush40 6

2007-01-19 04:42:40 · 15 answers · asked by Malcolm Knoxville 2

2007-01-19 04:32:22 · 6 answers · asked by john t 4

Article 1 Section 9 of the constitution protects us from taxation of our income.
The government has been hiding from answering the masses questioning the validity of the 16th Amendment.
At some point a "people's" organization offered a $50,000 prize to anyone who could "prove" the governments legal right to tax our incomes ....no one has been able to ....even people who were former IRS agents!
I think this is one of the top three issues any person thinking of running for President should be made to address.
I ...personally am tired of the government putting their dirty, filthy, mitts in my pocket!!
Opinions?

2007-01-19 04:24:26 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in a small "college town" in Indiana PA. I want to help in making decisions and fighting for families here in this town. Recently, a decision of denial had been made in regards to having a chuck e. cheese placed to where one of our local stores had closed. The reason for the denial is that we're a college town. But, in defense to this, we have 4 elementary schools, 1 high school and 1 small university with less than 10,000 students and without any indoor entertainment for families during the winter months. So, I would like to stand up for the families in this town, and fight to have this decision reconsidered. If not for a Chuck E. Cheese, something similar. So, with all this in mind, I'd like to what committees I should consider joining, and what I have to do to get on that committee.

2007-01-19 04:21:39 · 3 answers · asked by born2bfree 3

1. With two Republicans siding with the Democrats on a Bill to stop Bushes effort for increase in troops.
2. More information that may come out with the trial of Scooter Libby.
3. Released news about Dick Cheney.
Sources: http://www.newshounds.us/2007/01/18/dick_cheney_slammed_door_on_overtures_from_iran_knew_about_syrianisraeli_negotiations.php
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070119.WORLDREPORT19-1/TPStory/TPInternational/Africa/
4. Any responses by Republicans, Democrats or who ever may responds to this question must do so without adding insults or blatantly insulting comments or they will be reported to Yahoo Answers and have comment removed.

2007-01-19 04:16:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wasn't Bill hilarious on Colbert's show last night?

2007-01-19 04:16:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Isn't it time funds were frozen and communication with the PA was cut off by Olmert?

2007-01-19 04:12:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 03:58:00 · 4 answers · asked by Callie 3

"Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction until the end of the Saddam regime"

http://www.spacewar.com/2004/040109015020.8ivyabdw.html

2007-01-19 03:55:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

With incident after incidents of bullying and general anti social behaviour maybe its time to restore authority . The problem was the" youth rights" liberal lobby who have helped breakdown and return our society back to the dark ages.

2007-01-19 03:55:16 · 30 answers · asked by jack lewis 6

Considering the West and other countries

2007-01-19 03:53:30 · 15 answers · asked by Gbenga O 1

in my opinion noone is above law! we all have laws we have to follow. so if you think your above the law, your 110% mistaken. what is your opinion?

2007-01-19 03:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can you acknowledge that Nancy Pelosi BEFORE Bush was in office?

"As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware that the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons is an issue of grave importance to all nations. Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the weapons inspection process."

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi (Democrat, California)
Statement on US Led Military Strike Against Iraq
December 16, 1998
http://www.house.gov/pelosi/priraq1.htm

2007-01-19 03:41:22 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 03:24:29 · 5 answers · asked by LongJohns 7

2007-01-19 03:19:33 · 10 answers · asked by bilko_ca 5

"Just as telling, in this year’s poll only 41 percent of the military said the U.S. should have gone to war in Iraq IN THE FIRST PLACE down from 65 percent in 2003. That closely reflects the beliefs of the general population today — 45 percent agreed in a recent USA Today/Gallup poll."

http://www.militarycity.com/polls/2006_main.php

HOW CAN THAT NUMBER CHANGE? Doesn't that tell you that one of those, if not both, is wrong?

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Incedently, I've done my own "polling". Out of over 200 marines and navy soldiers/sailors, I met ONE person who did not think we should be in Iraq.

2007-01-19 03:14:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 03:10:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

....are those same "scientists" just engageing in a HOAX or an EXAGERATION in an effort to get more Federal funding and Grants for their research....LEFT slanted, since the left is less likely to balk on funding scienctific research for religious reasons?
After all...scientists need to eat TOO.

2007-01-19 03:09:11 · 9 answers · asked by bradxschuman 6

Do Bush supporters have nothing to do but sit and play on Yahoo Q & A all day everyday?

2007-01-19 03:05:14 · 15 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7

2007-01-19 03:03:12 · 11 answers · asked by Ace 2

I just wonder how many people actually believe some of the drivel posed on here or if they are just trying to divide right and left even more?
For instance does anyone really believe Democrats really want America to lose in regard to Iraq.
Can anyone really believe Republicans orchestrated the 9/11 attacks?
There's no in between .....reasoning?
Seems like alot of 3rd grade playground name-calling.
Can't we do better?
The rest of the world is watching .....what must they think?

2007-01-19 02:48:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

You have a congressional majority, where's the legislation cutting off funding for the War? No courage of your convictions or no plan, or both?

2007-01-19 02:46:41 · 12 answers · asked by rex_razor69 2

Look at the judicial system , it is all about what kind of attorney you can afford. and not only does money give you more freedom it allows you more say , democracy doesnt really exist , whoever has the most money can buy the most votes in parliament or congress, and whoever has the most money can advertise the most for whatever they want. REALLY MORE MONEY MORE POWER AND FREEDOM LESS MONEY LESS POWER AND FREEDOM. right??

2007-01-19 02:44:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-19 02:44:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know what it is but I need to know how MINUSTAH is organized...who's in charge, how the chain of command works, etc....
I am writing an article for my Organizational Theory class.

2007-01-19 02:42:03 · 1 answers · asked by Lydia T 2