Other - Politics & Government - February 2007

We were under surprise attack from terrorists.
They were hitting big symbolic American targets.
No doubt, the President would be the biggest target.
He sat where he was, at a school filled with American children, live on TV for all including terrorists to see, for 1/2 an hour.

2007-02-25 09:19:50 · 12 answers · asked by justagirl33552 4

First of all, I’m not defending Iran. I wouldn’t have voted for Ahmadinejad & think he’s bad for Iran. Please stick to the point raised here & don’t attack me personally

In 2005, Iran held its annual “World against Zionism” conference. President Ahmadinejad’s speech quoted Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khomeini from several previous conferences.

This statement was translated by western media as a threat to “wipe Israel off the map”. It’s been quoted as this ever since.

Iran immediately rejected this & publicly stated there is no desire to harm Israel.

Since then, several experts in Farsi & University Professors have translated the Ahmadinejad quote to actually be:

"the regime occupying Jerusalem must vanish from the page of time"

This is a rejection of the political ideology of Zionism, not a threat to Israel or Jews

So why still quote this? Using it makes any real argument against Iran look like propaganda

Some proof:

http://tinyurl.com/ybb7e4
http://tinyurl.com/o238s

2007-02-25 09:18:25 · 29 answers · asked by Cracker 4

what national issue should I write about in my letter to the New Jersey Congressman/Senator?

2007-02-25 09:12:41 · 9 answers · asked by C-Money 3

2007-02-25 08:50:35 · 2 answers · asked by viva_la_migra 1

It's time they drop their holier-than-thou attitude and just acknowledge that the right-wing does it too!
Whenever liberals say something, it doesn't matter how true it is, the conservatives claim the liberal is smoking pot and is a commie/hippie and that they should shut up. That is their response for most things from what I see.
Some conservatives even result to direct, offensive profanity...
Of course it happens with both liberals and conservatives.

It is the same for liberals AND conservatives!
Didn't I prove my point?

2007-02-25 08:43:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know about single-minded leaders. because i am trying to prove that their single-mindedness led to their downfall.

2007-02-25 08:39:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think that without parties it would help to eliminate partisan politics. I am sick of politicians who support or condemn others due to their political affiliation.

I realize without parties there would be no caucuses to narrow the field down to a reasonable number of candidates on a ballot, but I'm sure it could be made to work.

2007-02-25 08:35:21 · 5 answers · asked by hgw_1972 2

We all know how the Clinton adminstration downsized the military. But since the Bush administration increased military funds substantially, let's look at something more recent, relevant, and significant to United States citizens today.
The Bush administration has cut funds from everything you can imagine. Funding has been cut for hospitals, veterans' healthcare programs, pharmaceutical companies, schools, worker safety and health grants, cancer and AIDS research, public healch advocacy groups, fire prevention programs, flood prevention programs, airports, etc...
The list goes on. He has used this to fund his "War on Terrorism". Therefore, the extra funds have been wasted because he has only increased the terrorists' recruitment drive and viciousness.

2007-02-25 08:25:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK. Politically I am extremely left-wing, but I have right-wing friends, and I don't let politics get in the way of relationship. People have their own opinions, that's fine with me.

Here, it's a completely different story. Here there are people attacking not just political figures - that I could live with - but everyone who has a political ideology other than their own. Every other post is along the lines of 'All liberals are traitor Hellbound scum' or 'republicans = MORONS'.

Why is it that you cannot live with the idea of anyone having a different opinion to you? Why do you feel compelled to generalise and slander against a whole half of your country? What's wrong with you?

If you want to post to sympathise that's fine, but what I really want is for one of the people that does this to justify it.

2007-02-25 08:17:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it required for companies to have it in all phones they sell? Is there any connection between government regulation, 9-11, terrorism, and/or the Patriot Act as pertains to GPS tracking in phones?

2007-02-25 08:07:26 · 7 answers · asked by ? 5

of the USA?

I think it's a shame that people on welfare get to pick their Dr.'s and a person who served this country is limited to a VA hospital that may not be close to home.

2007-02-25 07:58:48 · 8 answers · asked by FaerieWhings 7

by making a political football out of it all . Oh yes ! There are child predators on both sides but why even bother with that . Lets protect the children get the scumbags who are doing it. It doesnt matter if they are are the ACLU chief in Virginia or a republican congressman lets get em and prosecute them!

2007-02-25 07:57:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-25 07:35:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Fighting fire with fire is an odd expression. That's what we are doing...but in this case, fighting with our fire is only aggrandizing their fire.

2007-02-25 07:30:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are the dangers of anti-Americanism?
Are you anti-American?
Why are you anti-American?

2007-02-25 07:13:52 · 21 answers · asked by quarterback 2

Anybuddy know what its about or have, any predictions about it?

2007-02-25 07:06:38 · 9 answers · asked by iCeMaN 1

We already did what we wanted to do. There were no WMD's, so we don't have to worry about that threat. That objective is therefore completed.
Secondly, we took out that brutal dictator Saddam Hussein (even though there are still plenty of evil dictators to go around in the Middle East), so that objective is completed.
It was not until after the capture of Saddam that we started working towards a democratic Iraq. This objective was planned from the start by the Bush administration but it was an adjunct objective which the American people never knew about from the beginning.
We already set up a democratic government. It's not our job to babysit them while they do nothing to help themselves. It's their job now. It's time to get out. The war is already won by the USA.

2007-02-25 07:05:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-25 06:49:12 · 1 answers · asked by rahul r 1

2007-02-25 06:45:44 · 1 answers · asked by beccaroo101 1

Question Details: in my college app essay but I feel that the college admissions committee probably heard that too many times. Any suggestions as to some quotes along the same line. Btw its for UNC and the question is what can you contribute to the college?

2007-02-25 06:45:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have seen many questions here which ask similar questions, generally with a bias one way or the other. I am asking for thoughtful answers... please no name-calling, or "because that's what I was told", etc. Also, since there is no recording of the first hit of the WTC, please do not say that you saw it...

If you can, back it up with research... I've seen people say "prove it" - so here is an opportunity to do that if you have proof.

Do you questions some things, don't question others? I really am hoping for a well-rounded answer to this question.

2007-02-25 06:36:40 · 7 answers · asked by rtistathrt 3

The cons will now probably start talking about liberals. Before you open your mouths, realize that criticizing the commander-in-chief and his unreliable war strategy is different from criticizing the troops.

2007-02-25 06:36:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I lost my illinois State ID, how can i get a replacement ID?

2007-02-25 06:34:52 · 2 answers · asked by csilover88 1

2007-02-25 06:34:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was John Lennon a communist?

2007-02-25 06:11:29 · 6 answers · asked by Kaveh 1

I made a purchase online in January. I never received the order. I have called, faxed, and emailed the company many times but they haven't answered me. The web site is http://accesstoaccessories.com . The company is in California and I live in Maryland. Is there anything I can do to get my money back?

2007-02-25 06:00:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or will Kofi Annan's replacement be just as ineffective, corrupt and clueless as Kofi?

2007-02-25 05:58:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Rudy supports abortion AND gay marriage. But I'm sure you all know this. How come republicans can't find a good "normal" republican candidate?
McCain's approval rating is dropping like a fly, even faster actually...

2007-02-25 05:57:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

how much would the basic state pension be at present if the link between the increase in the state pension and the increase in earnings had been maintained

2007-02-25 05:55:46 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just because they are disappointed in our president?
Would you mind giving me a good list of reasons?

2007-02-25 05:35:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous