Politics - 7 June 2006

I am 16 years old and I don't know the first thing about politics. Whenever I read the newspaper or watch the news and they're talking about politics, I have no clue what they're talking about. However, I WANT TO know what they're talking about, but I don't know where to start and I want to be able to have an intelligent conversation with someone about politics in the future. How do most people become knowledgeable about politics? Do you think if I read the newspaper everyday, it would start to click? Any suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.

2006-06-07 15:12:22 · 36 answers · asked by hello 1

Why do liberals and conservitives fight and hate each other so much down south. Up here we do debate each other but we don't passoniatly hate each other and are not as divided it seems/

2006-06-07 15:02:27 · 4 answers · asked by Neilman 5

if conservative republicians are at one end of the spectrum and liberal democrats at the other where do these other come into line and what are the differences how about moderates both rep and dems is there a web site to got for this type of info.

2006-06-07 14:50:55 · 7 answers · asked by matbro64 1

Trying to understand the thought processes of the criminal Bush administration OR trying to understand how some far-right Neocons still support him (Bush)? Someone PLEASE fill me in, I don't undestand.

2006-06-07 14:46:08 · 8 answers · asked by Elusive 5

2006-06-07 14:29:50 · 12 answers · asked by Green Day 1

Why cant the US govt be tried at the international court in the Hague?

2006-06-07 14:25:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-07 14:13:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060607/ts_nm/life_coulter_dc

is she alone in this? i really hope so

2006-06-07 14:10:12 · 15 answers · asked by ski_bum_2006 2

2006-06-07 14:07:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Think about it a while before you answer.

2006-06-07 14:01:02 · 15 answers · asked by unseenmatter 2

liberal media?

Courtesy of the men from the 3th BN 75th Rangers

"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"

2006-06-07 13:49:13 · 11 answers · asked by javier r 2

2006-06-07 13:44:02 · 6 answers · asked by seven 2

based on issues or facts? I am neither republican or democrat. I lean a bit right. I agree more with republicans on economics and foriegn policy. I agree more with democrats on social issues like abortion and religion in government. But I like to think I see through the highly partisan motives of BOTH parties, and have a good understanding of most of what goes on in government (like influence peddling and the agenda of furthering one's political party). I think Bush is a good man, a moderate conservative and is doing what he thinks is right and in our people's best interest. His mistake in Iraq, I think, was underestimating the American people and oversimplifying the rasons to invade. I think Clinton was a brilliant man, a moderate Democrat and will go down as one of the best Democrat presidents of the modern era. He was not soft on defense or devisive. He was not the usual "tax and spend" democrat. What are your thoughts?

2006-06-07 13:32:59 · 4 answers · asked by alieneddiexxx 4

2006-06-07 13:32:36 · 2 answers · asked by knightodditt 1

Republicans control both houses of Congress and the executive branch of government, and some say conservatives control the Supreme Court. Even though the President's poll numbers are low, Congress' numbers are much lower, (for both dems and republicans)((not good news for the dems)). There is wishful thinking about a Democrat victory in the next election, but no solid evidence to substantiate it. What led to the decline of faith in the Democrat Party? If you disagree with my question, please state in detail why. No bloaviating please.

2006-06-07 13:12:37 · 10 answers · asked by jack f 7

I have heard conservatives accuse liberals/Democrats (though the one doesn't necessarily go with the other) with not having an agenda. As a liberal Democrat, I know the basic ideals and agenda of my own party and political philosophy. What exactly is the conservative and/or Republican political agenda and philosophy.

Note: This is a question aimed at conservatives and Republicans. No bashing from the left. I genuinely want to know.

2006-06-07 13:11:43 · 5 answers · asked by sparky52881 5

2006-06-07 13:08:07 · 8 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

I'm interested in starting a discussion as to how things would have been different if, say, Al Gore or another Democrat had won the 2000 election. Would the follow-up to 9/11 been the same? I'd prefer intelligent answers please, no 'they would screw it up' or 'Bush screwed it up' etc.

2006-06-07 13:03:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-06-07 13:00:49 · 23 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

2006-06-07 12:55:57 · 6 answers · asked by kobacker59 6

Rules: Fists strikes, Kicking below the belt, Eye Gouges, choking, biting, spitting, elbows to the throat, knees to the groin, body slamming, hair pulling, and vomiting on, are all legal. No guns, knives or weapons allowed. No calling secret service or ex presidents for advice. No lawyers, judges or courts may interfere. No whining allowed after getting butt kicked.

2006-06-07 12:40:15 · 12 answers · asked by jack f 7

As a liberal I am constantly bombarded with Conservatives who think they know everything. They have the gull to say that we have no valid points and when we point one out, they still deny it. Today Ann Coulter blasted the widows of 9/11. So if you are conservative then not only do you not have a clue, you disrespect human life.

2006-06-07 12:37:26 · 10 answers · asked by se_roddy 3

I don't want to waste my time lecturing them even more, so I need a good source. I'd like something that explains the global warming situation to them foremost. Maybe some good sites that explain why it's good to be pro-choice and anti-war/bush. They have no idea that the war is the reason our economy is in a horrible situation.

My friends all have babies, or work w/them through daycare etc... and just think "well I'm pro-choice, who cares if a 15 y/o girl gets knocked up/raped and couldn't take care of the baby". So therefore, they think it's ok to vote straight ticket w/out giving someone the time of day to educate them on why there are more and bigger issues to consider.

2006-06-07 12:21:33 · 8 answers · asked by PlasticTrees 2

They all use the exact same talking points when asked questions that bring to light the sheer idiocy that is American liberalism.

How many times can they each write things like "Bush lied" or "the election was stolen" or "the war is only about oil" before they will realize that they're all listening to the same radio show and using the exact same talking points?

Why can't liberals think for themselves?

And I'll save all you libs the trouble: Yes, I agree that the current Republican Congress isn't doing as good a job as it should. But I also know from history that nobody, and I mean nobody, can screw up Congress like a liberal Democrat controlled Congress.

2006-06-07 12:14:06 · 19 answers · asked by David Styvaert 4

in the real world

2006-06-07 12:07:12 · 10 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

as we have the greatest technology on the planet , why does this monster elude us, we have offered millions in return for his capture. his people are poor why dont they tell us where he is

2006-06-07 12:01:32 · 20 answers · asked by pat o 2

2006-06-07 11:56:11 · 13 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

Answer; We may never know, My guess is 4

2006-06-07 11:52:27 · 13 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

2006-06-07 11:49:23 · 21 answers · asked by Menifeedave 2

2006-06-07 11:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous