Other - Politics & Government - June 2007

Pretty much every time I turn on a news program or talk about politics with people I hear some version of "Well, whether or not you agree with Bush, you should support him BECAUSE HE IS THE PRESIDENT."

Theodore Roosevelt once said "To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."

I'm not asking whther you think we have a RIGHT criticise or question - because we DO, (1st ammendment - read it!) but whether you think people should.


What are your thoughts on these two opposing opinions?

2007-06-27 22:13:20 · 13 answers · asked by Delicious Pear 5

Is that what Cheney is trying to do? He says he's not in the Executive or Legislative,that the Vice Pres. is totaly 'outside' the Govt.
He paid more in just taxes on his Halliburton income than his salary as Vice Pres.! That explains a lot !

2007-06-27 20:31:06 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everyone's saying pardon scooter libby, even though he was found guilty by a jury of his peers for LYING UNDER OATH...
Its not about what he lied about, its the fact that he lied....

When will repubs be men/woman enough to admit Gonzalez isnt the man that should be the Attorney General.
Its plain as day, simple as black and white.

He either lied, or is so incompetant, either way clearly unfit as attorney general.

Vice president and president scared to release documents that might incriminate them?

If you are truly serving the american people, why would oyu even argue and hide facts.
An innocent man would stand by his actions, and not try to cover up what he did.

Does this show yet again, that republicans who remain faithful are more concerned with being republican first before they are americans???

2007-06-27 18:31:08 · 4 answers · asked by writersbIock2006 5

I just want to know how someone who claims to believe in GOD could speak about others with such contempt and a lack of respect???

And how do other people who would claim to believe in GOD think this acceptable????

2007-06-27 18:14:15 · 12 answers · asked by writersbIock2006 5

Or is it a left leaning propaganda machine that all tax payers have to chip into from taxes?
If Liberals whine about the Conservatives owning the radio airwaves because they cannot put out a show that is listened to by a large enough audience to provide advertisement dollars to support it , could you imagine if there was a conservative one that they had to help sponsor?

Want to see real hate? Argue with a liberal .

2007-06-27 17:17:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

is freedom of expression. But I burn a Mexican flag it is inciting a riot?

2007-06-27 17:06:21 · 7 answers · asked by hardwoodrods 6

On what counts? Pretend you are in Congress.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMqN0g-cAOU

2007-06-27 15:55:24 · 7 answers · asked by Specialist McKay 4

2007-06-27 14:50:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

It doesn't get much lower.

2007-06-27 14:48:03 · 18 answers · asked by COblonde 3

2007-06-27 14:28:57 · 9 answers · asked by jazz_devotee 2

It is sad. I mean, really. We're talking about human life, with SOULS! GOD would not want this. Is this another reason why liberalism is a mental disorder? Abortion is murder. Babies are aware of pain while being aborted. Are liberals conscienceless? Liberals support taking guns away from legal, law abiding American citizens and being against war. Why can't they be for poor innocent little babies? Give them a chance. If you don't want to raise them, then just have them adopted. And don't give me this women's choice garbage. Murder is not a good choice. Support Life. (This is a man's perspective too.)

2007-06-27 14:20:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think we should because then we wouldnt be in debt as much form importing the items and we could count on the quality more
for example the tires we have got from them, the tooth paste, the dog food and i could keep going on
well anyway do you agree

2007-06-27 13:58:43 · 17 answers · asked by NONAME 5

I am asking this question in the "politics" section because I know you are all intellectals who appreciate debating an interesting subject....

Plenty of times (regardless of the subject matter), I've noticed how people can be downright mean/rude to askers here on Y! Answers. It's disheartening to know that people have so much pent up rage and feel the need to unleash it upon innocent people who are just sending a question out into the void. Don't get me wrong...there are some real weirdo freaks who post some nasty, disturbing questions and deserve a little backlash, but for those who are asking ligitimate questions...why are they getting tormented?

The question is...does anonymity encourage people to be "themselves," or does it bring out the worst. I'd like to know if this is REALLY how people are...or if the veil of the computer screen gives them the chance to unleash their pent up rage.

Your thoughts?

2007-06-27 13:36:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does Bush even care that Iran is on the verge of building nuclear weapons & that they plan to use those weapons on Israel?

And if he does care about Israel why is he allowing Iran to stockpile enriched uranium (right now) which is main ingredient in nuclear weapons?

And why is he allowing Russia to sell Iran the medium range missiles that they will use to launch the their nuclear weapons
at Israel & wipe it off the map?

Is Bush just to busy trying to fix his monumental disaster in Iraq to be worried about the people of Israel?

2007-06-27 13:34:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 13:31:03 · 7 answers · asked by Elizabeth P 5

"Christian right wing extremist" is a term constantly used by left ad I was wondering what is so extreme about believing in a higher power OTHER than yourself? Or is it the preservation of traditional family values that is the problem? It seems to me drug use, divorce, out of wedlock births, etc. are all up. Is it the teaching of morals and values that's the problem? What about respecting others, etc.?

While the left attacks "extreme" Christian values they defend through groups like the ACLU muslims. Who, the last time I checked are responsible for ALL the violence on the earth today. Yes that's right, and don't say the U.S. I don't remember the U.S. starting a war with Bin Laden and his muslim buddies. But a war is what they got.

2007-06-27 12:51:57 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 12:40:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

what are you doing to put them in their place w/o insults,counter-labels and yelling back at these dogmatic bullies?

2007-06-27 12:39:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

How has Justice O'Connor used the Supreme Court's power of judicial review to promote her views
on federalism and civil liberties issues and what are the consequences for the Court and country

2007-06-27 12:30:17 · 1 answers · asked by Candace C 3

the US gov't do a better job of solving the problems we all as individuals can't? Who works for the common Good anymore?

2007-06-27 12:26:57 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

If 40 Senators vote “NO” on cloture on Thursday, we will kill the bill (again). My cause is hopeless--but I'm still going to let my Senators know my feelings. How bout you?

2007-06-27 11:33:48 · 5 answers · asked by Cherie 6

2007-06-27 11:29:25 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

or is her trashy comments just an emotional ploy to get a rise outta everyone?

or... give your opinion on her STYLE of debating..

-plz realize I AM NOT DEBATING THE MERITS OR LACK OF in her points.

2007-06-27 11:19:52 · 15 answers · asked by staciesweet 5

2007-06-27 11:18:38 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Cheney is trying to get out of an executive order by claiming he isn't part of the executive branch.
"Dick Cheney... is asserting that his office is not actually part of the executive branch."
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2007/06/22/cheney_asserts_hes_part_of_the_legislative_branch/

5 years ago, the opposite was claimed.
"the Administration claimed executive privilege in substance while blocking disclosure of what was discussed during meetings of Vice President Dick Cheney's taskforce on energy"
http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1601450,00.html

Is there anyone who is in support of this? Who thinks the Cheney should be able to choose which side he is on depending on the situation?

2007-06-27 11:10:02 · 12 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7

If you can't win an argument, you better come up with a better one, not force your oponent to shut up. That's pretty childish.

2007-06-27 11:02:32 · 5 answers · asked by @#$%^ 5

Turn on Kudlow & Company to see what is being said and how she try to say she isn't saying something over the line. She always says things over the line.

Good Luck!!!

2007-06-27 10:49:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed,
because they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection of the just. [Luke 14:13 &14.]

In the temple courts [Jesus] found men selling cattle, sheep and doves and other
sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple area, both sheep and cattle;
he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. [John 2:14 & 15.]

Watch out! Be on your guard against
all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. [Luke 12.15.]

Truly, I say unto you, it will
be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. [Matthew 19:23]

You cannot serve both God and Money. [Matthew 6:24.]

http://www.jesusisaliberal.org/

2007-06-27 10:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it time to take back our country? Can we force recall elections for our elected officials in Washington? Should we? They don't listen to their constituents. We sent them there and they are spitting in our faces and on the Constitution. I'm pissed!!!!

2007-06-27 10:45:13 · 11 answers · asked by @#$%^ 5

Now they are going after V.P. Cheney again? THey still are trying to get DeLay? Pelosi and all of them are that stupid they don't understand we don't care? My god, work on problems like health care and Iraq !

2007-06-27 09:53:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous