Other - Politics & Government - June 2007

The bars and restaurants just have a smoking sign or a non smoking sign on the door, the government (spanish) are happy with that,why cant our government? or at least give us a referundem on that choice.

2007-06-18 05:17:09 · 12 answers · asked by ROGER R 1

how does congress get the lowest ratings in years but we reelect our congreesman 95% of the time...explain that one to me

2007-06-18 05:14:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-18 05:11:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-18 04:50:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am not sure exactly when the war/liberation of Iraq became an invasion, but it scares me to think of how such a play on words can affect the emotions of the people. .

2007-06-18 04:44:05 · 9 answers · asked by vinsa1981 3

Someone asked a question about Clinton and adultery here, and it reminded me of something.

Paula Jones' attorneys were allowed to ask Bill Clinton about sexual ralationships (consensual or non-conselsual) with employees and interns because federal law - I believe one Clinton himself signed - allowed it. Specifically, the law allows a plaintiff in a sexual harrasment case to introduce evidence of a pattern of "sex for favors" or harrasment, or something of that nature. I recall that Clinton was apparently helpful in getting Monica Lewinsky a job offer at Revlon, and one might argue that such an offer would not have been extended but for the "special relationship" between her and Clinton.

So, should the law be changed? Should the Democrats, now that they are back in power, do it, if they feel Clinton was treated unfairly?

Ancient history, yes, but this is the first time they are back in control.

What say you?

2007-06-18 04:40:37 · 3 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7

No WMD, no plans or ability to attack the US, no operational connection between Saddamn and Al-Qaeda, open-ended US military commitment costing over a trillion dollars, resulting in a failed state?

2007-06-18 04:36:16 · 12 answers · asked by oimwoomwio 7

According to the Labour Party 'Chief Whip' all Labour M.P.'s are expected to donate £80.00 each in order to provide :- 'Tony Bliar' & 'I-ate-all-the-Pies Prescott' with a commemorative gift upon their leaving their current political positions at the end of June 2007.

As their Expense Claims are not subject to public scrutiny; do you think it is very likely or very unlikely that some of these M.P.'s will attempt to claim back this money by falsifying their Expense Claims; ??
Please state the reasons for your answer:

2007-06-18 04:32:48 · 8 answers · asked by DEADMAN WALKING. 2

2007-06-18 04:25:10 · 12 answers · asked by pollyemma 2

2007-06-18 03:44:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My favorite is "All Roads Lead To Israel." You can watch it here:

http://www.spiderednews.com/Videos/82820.htm

This movie is full of facts. It explains exactly why 9/11 was carried out and why. It also explains why the mainstream journalists can't admit to Israeli involvement in 9/11 because they will be labeled anti-semetic. The mainstream media is Zionist controlled.

Then as a runner up I'm going with Alex Jones' "Martial Law: Rise of the Police State." Goolge has tried many times to censor this movie.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4382151310886411718&q=martial+law&total=1125&start=10&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=7

It's obvious at this point that the September 11th attacts were set up and planned by our government and carried out by foreign intelligence agents. We also know that the bombs were planted inside the WTC and set off shortly after the planes hit the towers. The sooner we can all wake up to this fact, the sooner we can save ourselves from our government.

2007-06-18 03:31:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

With all the liberal media, CNN, CBS, ABC, NBC, The New York Times and the list goes own, why must the liberals constantly bash the ONE outlet the conservatives have.....are they so afraid that if an alternative voice is heard it may actually make enough sense to change the minds of the less fanatical leftys? I think if I had thousands of people agreeing with my point of view, the few who had opposing opinions, would not keep me up at night....

2007-06-18 03:26:06 · 25 answers · asked by Lilliput1212 4

I thought that I about had things figured out with the difference between Sunni's and Shiites.. But now, I found myself somewhwat perplexed with what happened over in Gaza. Are these religious or politcal factions, concerning Fatah and Hamas.. So. My question is. can someone tell who had control over Gaza before Hamas came over.. But I read somewhere, it will not be Hamas lead government but something else. But I thought Israel was fighting with Hamas over in Beirut.. So why is this good.? From what I read.. Israel and U.S. seem to happy with new arrangement or at least not as distraught.. So.. So please, in detail, somebody explain to me the facts of all that has transpired, and the difference of these factions, political, and or religious. With out political or religious angst, would be appreciated. Thank you.

2007-06-18 03:25:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-18 03:22:18 · 20 answers · asked by ? 4

who cannot (or will not) provide for themselves?

Food? Housing? Health care? Income? An education? A job?

And WHICH people should it provide for? Adults? Children? the elderly? Veterans? Citizens, only, or also legal residents? Or anyone within its borders?

2007-06-18 03:09:46 · 14 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7

if some people have a lot more money than you do?

I see articles these days about "income inequality," saying it is bad for society.

I also see arguments about, say, abortion and same-sex marriage and stating that they have negative effects on society. But others say "it doesn't affect you personally," and "if you don't like the behavior, don't engage in it." (Could one say "if you don't like the wealthy, don't become rich?")

Do the "moral" arguments - that something is bad for society - apply in all cases? Or is the "mind your own business" rejoinder more applicable in all cases?

If the concern for society in general is applicable in some cases and not others, explain why. Are people just engaging their own biases, or is there some logical distinction?

What other issues have you seen this logic applied to, rightly or wrongly?

2007-06-18 03:00:57 · 6 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7

I'm aware that Israeli arabs get to vote and have representatives in the israeli parliament but Israel is a Jewish state so the Arabs cannot be on par with the Jews.

In as much detail as you wish, could you explain the precise political and constitutional relationship between the Arabs and the Jews in Israel (ie, not Gaza or the West Bank)?

2007-06-18 02:25:50 · 4 answers · asked by tuthutop 2

If a person has only one citizenship and decides to give it up, then what happens? I guess the person is deported to another country. But which one? How do they decide this?

For example, if a Frenchman speaks both English and French and has only French citizenship and decides to renounce his citizenship, then is he deported to England or what? Does he get English citizenship? ;-)

2007-06-18 02:15:49 · 9 answers · asked by frozen555 5

The current political situations in the world may lead to third world war. The politicans must take it seriously, study it passionately and carefully. I think third war will be the final war in the history of the world ? Are you agree with me ?

2007-06-18 02:06:01 · 21 answers · asked by ifhusain 4

The big complaint by congress, supported by the media, is that there are just too many millions of illegals to deport, so that the only option is to ignore their crime and give them preferential treatment vs. others who are trying to immigrate legally. Grant them amnesty because there are too many millions to enforce.

So, does that mean if we all decided to stop paying taxes as of the next day, that they would be cool with that too? After all, there would be too many BILLIONS of us to enforce it.

One way this could be done is, if they pass amnesty, we all put our mail in the mailboxes WITHOUT STAMPS for the month that follows. THE ENTIRE MONTH. And demand that congress see to it that the letters are sent anyway.

It would send a message that is very symbolic (a good parallel to the Stamp Act that triggered the revolution). And after all, we'd be in the right because it's just too many to enforce.

What do you think?

2007-06-18 01:45:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are we to just ignore the reports that are esculpatory to man's hand in climate change? for every story i read about global warming, i read one that contradicts the former...it seems both sides have a horse in the race...what is one to do?

2007-06-18 01:12:59 · 11 answers · asked by federalistcapers 2

This website had juicy details on Sonia's past and all the juicy details of Nehru dynasty's Islamic origins. The present owner is ostensibly Sonia Gandhi.

2007-06-18 00:38:34 · 2 answers · asked by Vasishtar 1

2007-06-18 00:20:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can!
1. Think about how much you spend on gifts (birthdays, christmas, father's / mother's day) every year. What's the $ amount?

2. Did you know?
- Over 17000 children die every day because she or he is hungry.
For 19c you can feed a hungry child in school for a day.
- Over 1100 people die of measles every day.
For $1 you can buy a measles vaccine.
- About 3000 peope die of malaria - a mosquito bite - every day.
For $2 you can buy the most effective malaria treatments for one person.
- 300mln people suffer severe health problems and often die of worms.
For 20c you can buy a full course of deworming drugs.
- 77 mln people have no access to secondary education until 4th grade.
For $15 you can put a child through school for a year (tuition, books, 1 meal / day).

3. Do you donate?

At a price of a movie ticket, a haircut, manicure, a candy bar, you can save and transform lives. It's a bargain of a lifetime. What are you waiting for?

2007-06-17 19:10:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Read Below, Either READ iT ALL or stfu

2007-06-17 18:52:50 · 6 answers · asked by zorvok 2

If not then why? I mean obv war is about destroying the enemy and it obv doesnt matter how you win right? If its not ok to use chemical weapons then why is it ok to use Sound/EM weapons?

2007-06-17 18:37:39 · 6 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6

I know the town she was born in, date, parents names, and that it's something you'd request from the "marie" (sp? like city hall I think) but how would you address it? can you do it online?

2007-06-17 18:12:52 · 2 answers · asked by legrandchat 2

Nanotechnology, CERN's LHC, and HAARP
How about the fact that our Gov uses technology in a way that makes it so our enemys can not sleep during battle? I dont understand how a person can feel right about denying the enemy sleep inorder to win a battle. If thats how we treat our enemys why sould we expect them to treat us better?

2007-06-17 18:08:39 · 23 answers · asked by magpiesmn 6

Is Lebanon the same as Palestine?

2007-06-17 16:13:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-17 13:45:19 · 6 answers · asked by ? 5