Other - Politics & Government - August 2007

Sure they might (do) use it a lot but it gives off an even worse impression than it should so why use it?

2007-08-05 22:02:39 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

what do you all think?

2007-08-05 21:58:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 21:35:32 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

do u thinks its reely messed up and theres a bunch of testing and alien studies or do u think its just a conspiracy the gonvernment uses to scare the citzens into thinkin they have total control of everything?

2007-08-05 18:35:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 18:01:40 · 13 answers · asked by Swedish Meatball 87 1

As a Canadian, one of the things that has fascinated and dismayed me about American political culture is this seeming worship that Americans have for the office of the President. It seems to me that the president is expected to be the embodiment of the country's hopes and dreams instead of just another guy holding office. To give an example, the movie "Air Force One," in which Harrison Ford, as president on a hijacked presidential jet, stalks and kills all the hijackers would never have a Canadian counterpart--people would laugh at the idea here. In Canada, as a rule, the Prime Minister, like him (or her) or not, is just another guy (or woman) who holds political power, and any attempts to portray him (or her) as more would generally viewed with suspicion.

Am I right in believing that Americans want their president to be someone heroic, and if so, is that desire leading to making the American electorate, to some degree, more plialble when someone abuses that office? Please discuss.

2007-08-05 17:04:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are they afraid of giving equal time to non-Bush/neocon propaganda? Why do they want to continue to silence and censor others in favor of corporately sponsored, mind-numbing propaganda? And don't even mention Air America--the corporations are LOATHE to sponsor views that don't spout corporate welfare and neocon propaganda. That's why they get little advertising (so few people know they exist) and the reception is horrible (so you can't even find it by accident). Shouldn't broadcasters be subject to rules like in the past so that they can't abuse their use of our public airwaves to spout propaganda like in some dictatorial regime?

2007-08-05 16:56:40 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Such as the recent accomadations that Muslims have been calling for at airports.

2007-08-05 16:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by No More Mr. Nice Guy 3

I f you don't know who own Ameria yet, it is damned plain from where I stand, there is no Christan schools paid for by tax payers, and even the courts have ruled against Christans, but, the Jew's can come in after the Christans have built a nation and take control, and the Christans will no doubt sit on their collective arses and play dead, I am of the opinion that maybe we should out law the Christan religion in this country since they are so damned weak they won't stand up for their own religion, but, you can bet your butt, the Jew's and Muslim's will.
where the hell is Hitler when we need him??

2007-08-05 16:51:35 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

...and Lewis Black was Secretary of Defense. and i dont care about their opposing political parties

2007-08-05 16:44:13 · 11 answers · asked by jenius1392 3

2007-08-05 16:38:58 · 7 answers · asked by paulm87paulm 1

2007-08-05 16:24:48 · 16 answers · asked by BigWill4Life5000 3

Hello,
I am going to iran for 2 weeks to see my family. I'm not worried about getting blown up but being stuck there. I have a US passport and Iranian passport. Im kinda scared that the US will make my passport invalid for going to an enemys country. Also Im scared that Iran won't let me in there country since Im from the US.

My question is:
Do you think I will be okay for my trip to Iran?

2007-08-05 16:11:27 · 8 answers · asked by sillyup100 2

Until this point, i living in america still have no idea the cause of the war. In my opinion, I think the gov was trying to use MDW as an excuse for invading Iraq. And that freeing the oppressed Iraqi is just bullsxxt. I think the war is to get oil. "peak oil" is coming and by attacking Iraq, US can effectively prevent other foreign countries from intervening in our oil interest in Iraq.

2007-08-05 16:00:37 · 13 answers · asked by aefasdfasdfa 2

This happens every day, and it's normal for many. When I ask "why?", I'm told to quit being greedy and shut up. I'm called one of life's lottery winners because I put myself through college and now make a decent living.

2007-08-05 15:15:09 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

A simple poll: yes or no? If yes, state your reasons, please.

2007-08-05 15:03:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just reading answers to a previous question. A number of respondents said that they don't believe the polls showing Democrats with strong leads in the Presidential race. Reasons varied from "nobody asked me" to "none of my friends think this way" to the popular "it's all part of the liberal media plot."

But Republicans use polls too. In every election, they cite them all the time. I'm sure if there were polls showing the Republicans were doing well, we'd be hearing about them. Is it really that hard for them to accept that the majority of the country no longer agrees with what their leaders have done and wants a change?

2007-08-05 14:46:52 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 14:37:07 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

C'mon, it's Belgium! What kind of a resistance can they put up? They'll fold instantly and welcome the U.S. with flowers, excellent beer, and Belgian chocolates, happy to be liberated! What do you think?

2007-08-05 14:03:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello,
I have a passport of the USA and also for Iran. In 2 weeks im gonna be going to Iran. Im gonna stay there for 2 weeks and come back. Do you think im gonna have problems cause im a American-Iranian?

2007-08-05 13:51:24 · 4 answers · asked by sillyup100 2

In certain cultures in South America, a ceremonial king was chosen whose reign lasted one year, after which the king was sacrificed to the gods. If America opted for a similar system for presidents at the end of their term, would it be a good way to avoid lightweights like Dubya? Only people *really dedicated* would go for the presidency. Discuss.

2007-08-05 13:40:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are seen as war-mongering, a*s*oles. Arrogant, imperialistic, etc.

2007-08-05 13:33:07 · 22 answers · asked by Ty 3

I'm not a Republican and I don't like either of them. However, at least the elder Bush actually fought in a war (World War II) when the opportunity to serve his country came up; the younger Bush got a cushy spot in the Texas Air National Guard and then didn't bother to show up even for that.

2007-08-05 13:28:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

(pls explain your Answer ; a simple yes or no is pointless unless you can provide an explanation that supports whatever initial answer your give.) This Q is focused on what you think is the proper role of gov't in relation to your chosen religion..

2007-08-05 12:47:48 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are a young family trying to purchace our first home and we only just quilify with an income of $86,000. With our other commitments of a car loan, child care ,schooling and the price rise of fuel and food something has to give.

2007-08-05 12:46:55 · 8 answers · asked by Craig B 1

If that ball is rolling, we can't stop it by reducing at this point. The climate has changed quickly and radically long before we were even smelting bronze. It's something we may have to survive. Shouldn't surviving it be a more important issue than pointing fingers a day late/a dollar short?

2007-08-05 12:41:00 · 15 answers · asked by St. Toad 4

will they do their job or will they tow the line of the pope?

2007-08-05 12:35:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-05 11:47:12 · 10 answers · asked by Richard V 6

is there any third party who contribute anything to our political dialouge? who are they? and wat are they contribute?

2007-08-05 11:45:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

as " a (expletive, expletive) piece of paper!" ?

I've read that this is Bush's opinion of our Constitution.

Putting this in text with his open desire to be our first dictator (over 30 publicly recorded times) and his self declared title of "Decider", isn't it time we make some changes in leadership before this guy gets any more carried away?

2007-08-05 11:22:29 · 9 answers · asked by Leadfoot_Willie2.0 2