Other - Politics & Government - July 2007

The Senate does have this option. If Bush has nothing to hide, then way the overly broad claim of Executive Privilege ? Stonewalling should only be applied in vary NARROW circumstances. I would enjoy seeing Rove, Miers, and Bolton in the Capitol jail.

2007-07-27 01:42:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now there's something you dont see every day.....

2007-07-27 01:23:03 · 11 answers · asked by The prophet of DOOM 5

I love it!

2007-07-27 00:36:34 · 20 answers · asked by A True Gentleman 5

I'm writing an essay and one of the aspects it deals with is torture. I found a lot of things in my research, but I didn't find the answer I needed: Why does the US torture. I've contemplated this question for some time, but just couldn't get the answer. People have suggested that it's for legitimacy or intimidation but I don't think that's quite right. Sure it might be the motivation for it in some totalitarian countries, but the US isn't quite there yet. In 1984, Orwell said that The Party tortures to brainwash the citizens into adhering to the doctrines of the party, but again, I think that's for more "developed" police states. Please, I don't need anyone trying to defend the CIA or Bush, or trying to legitimize it, professing the merits of torture; I just wanted to know if anyone here had the answer to my question.

2007-07-27 00:23:05 · 22 answers · asked by Thomas 1

Saddam has killed hundreds of thousands of people. But now that he has been executed, the civil war in Iraq seems to be out of control.

My question is: In this situation, do the pros outweigh the cons now that Saddam has been removed from power?

2007-07-27 00:16:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

it just seems to me that in this day and age, terrorism on the rise, iran on the brink of the bomb, russia (ussr) raising its ugly head again, that it would be best to have someone in the white house who's party is known for going heavy on military and less on say...gay marriage, light bulbs and the fairness doctrine...

2007-07-26 23:55:39 · 10 answers · asked by federalistcapers 2

We should take care of these "911" hero's. I can't believe that this is going on. They risked their own lives for heaven's sake!! Bush should be ashamed of his "punk ***-self" skull n bones worshipper!!

2007-07-26 23:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by cdemar306 1

2007-07-26 22:43:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok tonight i've been reading alot of stuff basically bush bashing and even thow i would jump the train and i did have my fair share of it but personally within good reason. But curious to know what good has he done so i can say something good about him to then just bash him. I dont want some lame *** brain washing thought i want something ethically good that he has done to benifit mankind in general has to be 10 things.

2007-07-26 22:32:00 · 11 answers · asked by Michael A 2

2007-07-26 19:59:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is a revolution in order? Has the government taken step to prevent such a thing from ever happening? As a 21 year old college student I watch the history channel and see revolutions in the past happening for much less issues! Our Public servents are no longer servents but puppets to the growing gap in economic differance.

2007-07-26 19:41:25 · 12 answers · asked by Alien8w8 2

Its sad that all the "heroes" these days are either entertainers or atheletes. Politicians these days are on the same level as tv evangelists.

2007-07-26 18:43:58 · 6 answers · asked by cpc26ca 1

2007-07-26 18:23:34 · 10 answers · asked by Ronnie 2

I have been reading a lot about the Mayan Calander.

I have a new view on life now.

I think the treat is VERY real. It scares the crap out of me, don't call me crazy until you read into it because i'm not just pulling crap out of my butt.

I knew something was up when Bush signed the law on May 9th, 2007 stating if another 9-11 happens, or worse, that he will become dictator, the martial law will go into effect and the elections WONT go on. Hmmm, anyone ever curious as to why he would even think about signing that??

This all started with "big" Bush who in so many words wanted The New World Order to go into effect ASAP! Which is the whole world is under one government. You know who else wants this? Hillary Cliton and Barrack Obama (sp) .. dont believe me? Watch the Youtube debates!
Anyways, so president Bush is just following his dad.

I think they've scared us with 9-11 .. they are going to scare us again with an even bigger attack .. and i think this is all leading up to whats going to happen in 2012.

I think something else will happen before the elections, Bush will become dictator, the marial law will go into effect and i think they are just trying to control the population and get ready for something to happen in 2012, whether anything is going to happen or not, i dont know.

Any rude/immature/thoughtless answer will be reported AND deleted.

Please dont call me crazy .. please don't say things like "Bush never signed a dictator law" ... theres a link to it on the CNN website so please pay attention.

What are your SERIOUS views on 2012?

2007-07-26 18:05:13 · 11 answers · asked by Mike Gravel 2008! 3

2007-07-26 17:49:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

On the truth?
Even under oath they are lying!

Is that why Bush is offering his administration
to testify but not under oath...that way they can
lie without being caught in their lies?

2007-07-26 17:28:23 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't mean pride or mild patriotism(which is very healthy), I'm talking about the full-blown "America is the best, most free country ever" sort of talk you hear a lot of. It's something I've never seen in another country to such a great extent. All this, even in the face of the declining standard of living in the USA. Ironically this is the phenomenon that holds back the USA I think.

2007-07-26 16:50:32 · 20 answers · asked by alex e 3

would Malcolm X (for example) be arrested for his "terrorist" ideas, or maybe he would just disappear?

2007-07-26 15:20:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everytime I read a question about abortion. I read that it's better to have an abortion than for a child to be neglected or unloved. Why do people always use this excuse. Just because you don't want your kid and wont love it that doesn't mean other people wouldn't jump at the chance. Yes their are a lot of crappy parents out their but that doesn't make abortion less wrong it just means that they were too stupid or stubborn to have given their child up for adoption. How many people who have had family problems can honestly say they would prefer to be dead (some but not many).

2007-07-26 15:01:22 · 27 answers · asked by nobody 5

CIBC in Ontario Canada yesterday released a report stating that when Ontario shuts down it's coal fired hydro plants in 2009, the average hydro bill will increase 70%. This is due to the fact that Ontario is not constructing any new generating facilities.

Is this what we have to look forward too? Environmentalists are against Nuclear power, garbage incineration and the coal plants, so what are we supposed to do?
A 70% increase would devastate my family as I'm sure it would many others and only increase the gap between the rich and the poor that Liberals are always screaming about. Thanks Al Gore! Enjoy your private Jet.

2007-07-26 14:03:41 · 13 answers · asked by osborne_pkg 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T74VA3xU0EA

2007-07-26 13:48:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-26 13:47:59 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to have a rant here. Every Monday morning, I get my rubbish collected. So far so good. They collect it by truck. Also fine. What is NOT fine is that it is collected at 6am, and the truck reverses down my road. Now, I'm not sure if anyone else gets REALLY cheesed off with this, but every truck put into reverse screams " beep beep beep", which never fails to wake me up in a very, very bad mood. But just in case someone fails to notice that a massive rubbish truck screaming beep at full volume, this particular truck screams " beep beep beep. Caution. This vehicle is reversing. Beep beep beep. Caution. This vehicle is reversing. Beep.... etc etc". What complete and total idiotic health and safety officer decided that was necessary to prevent accidents? Whatever happened to a peaceful life, hey? Where does this idiocy stop? So... having had my rant, I want to know yours...!

2007-07-26 13:31:13 · 17 answers · asked by happynspirited 2

2007-07-26 13:28:17 · 10 answers · asked by shankgirija 1

Are you voting in 2008? If so are you left, right or in the middle? who do you want to see as president? And why?

2007-07-26 12:56:44 · 5 answers · asked by luciabella37 2

I'm not asking for a bunch of hate toward him - this question is for Republicans too.

For me - I really didn't appreciate that he cut the funding for public radio and the Ryan White program.
Healthcare and quality news broadcasting are not the right places to make cuts.

2007-07-26 12:23:57 · 20 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

2007-07-26 12:12:31 · 13 answers · asked by federalistcapers 2

Californians have voted to legalize medical pot, only to have the American federal government arrest those people who think they are operating within the confines of our laws. If federal laws supercede the people's choice and local laws why don't we just send the guys in Sacramento home?

2007-07-26 11:57:38 · 5 answers · asked by Leadfoot_Willie2.0 2

We all know an impeachment doesn't do much except give the administration a black eye. But, this censure talk I'm reading about on the net... just exactly what "punishment" does this do, or is it just more Washington theatrics?

2007-07-26 11:55:10 · 6 answers · asked by Leadfoot_Willie2.0 2

For the liberals who deny, or don't realize, that they are socialists, or communists, I have a question.

If I showed you that you political views were that of the socialist or communist party, would you reevaluate your views?

Read the Communist Party USA's "program", and tell me how you differ:

http://www.cpusa.org/article/static/758/...

(I realize some of you admit you are socialists. This question is not for you. If you know you are a socialist/communist, and still accept that, after viewing the failures of it over the last few decades, there is no hope for you)

2007-07-26 11:41:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous