Politics - 30 September 2006

It seems some conservatives in the U.S. think so, and deride liberals for their criticisms. I have seen it said, as well, that the criticism is some sort of new trend. I dispute that.

What if I said the war in Iraq was, "the most unjust war ever waged by a stronger against a weaker nation"... can I say that without being derided?

Those were the words of President Grant, looking back at the Mexican-American War. Another war pushed forward under false pretenses. Another sovereign nation attacked for no reason beyond not doing what the U.S. wanted.

Was Grant being unpatriotic? I don't think so. He was a great patriot and a great military leader. He was also willing to call out injustice by its name. We, like Grant, are entitled to do the same without having our patriotism assailed.

2006-09-30 23:59:21 · 23 answers · asked by JStrat 6

doesnt this violate the democrats position on the 1st amendment?

2006-09-30 23:55:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I heard that Bin Laden's sister's son-in-law is George Bush from an TV Report . Is it True?

2006-09-30 23:44:17 · 7 answers · asked by Mohomad Hafeez 2

2006-09-30 23:22:45 · 15 answers · asked by leo m 1

2006-09-30 23:13:42 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 23:10:24 · 4 answers · asked by not coming back 3

2006-09-30 22:58:42 · 13 answers · asked by Balakisa F 1

2006-09-30 22:21:59 · 8 answers · asked by miss tee 1

2006-09-30 22:13:32 · 14 answers · asked by Raja 1

2006-09-30 20:56:59 · 10 answers · asked by dharmabear 3

2006-09-30 20:40:15 · 2 answers · asked by fireburn 1

Statement Number One: "The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same way in any country."

Statement Number Two: "To those who scare peace-loving people with phantoms of lost liberty, my message is this: Your tactics only aid terrorists, for they erode our national unity and diminish our resolve."

The first statement is a quote from Hitler's right hand man, Hermann Goering, explaining at his war crimes trial how easily he and his fellow Nazis hijacked Germany's democratic government. The second statement is a quote from Bush's right hand man, John Ashcroft, defending the Patriot Act and explaining why dissent will no longer be tolerated in the age of terrorism.

2006-09-30 20:26:36 · 4 answers · asked by fireburn 1

2006-09-30 19:35:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Maybe one of them will catch on...

I'll start.

The Lesbitarian party - big issues are womens rights and vegan cooking.

The Robin Hood Democrats - A movement away from capitalism in keeping with democratic elections - like free communism.

Christian Nationalist Party - Main aim is to infiltrate the US government from within to establish Christian law without anarchy.

Any more?

2006-09-30 19:30:36 · 5 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

I know that they can't legally but do they anyways?

2006-09-30 19:26:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-09-30 19:14:51 · 5 answers · asked by nanap1963 2

2006-09-30 19:14:25 · 11 answers · asked by Risedvn 2

Catwoman can't be any worse than Dubya!

2006-09-30 18:55:36 · 10 answers · asked by potato 1

2006-09-30 18:49:14 · 21 answers · asked by ?? 3

im 25, and my friend informed me that we were part of the older generation, and the people who graduated later then us is part of the new Clinton generation. Do you believe this to be true, or do you see a pattern in this? They act different, like what is in it for me, and they do not seem to care about others according to my friend. Yes he hates Clinton.

2006-09-30 18:44:48 · 17 answers · asked by james w 3

how can voting be made attractive for the youth? (Don't give impossible to target answers like changing the election procedure or getting the politicians to do something) what can a mere citizen do to build his group of like minded people who are concerned about their country and want to make a difference?

2006-09-30 18:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by semi-truth 1

Ok, you always hear of Bush and what a BS job he's doing, Rumsfield and whatever his issues are, Condee and what she does... but where is Cheney? Huh, isn't he the VP? What is he doing besides agreeing with Bush on any and everything to keep his seat until the next election?

2006-09-30 18:10:32 · 16 answers · asked by mizzgov_08 3

2006-09-30 17:46:21 · 10 answers · asked by notme 5

I'm tired and it seems like no one has anything new to say (even me). Can we call it a night?

2006-09-30 17:30:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

beat a chimp in a chess match? Even with Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld helping?

2006-09-30 17:25:07 · 20 answers · asked by Perry L 5

I can't understand why they would want to. Jesus said to "turn the other cheek" and the bible says "thou shalt not kill". What gives guys? Maybe you really aren't christians are you?

2006-09-30 17:07:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Locutus is mad at me... I have reposted one of his ridiculous responses ..so now I have to do it again. This time he insists that the housing is only cooling down on the east coast?????? I think I just read..no I know I just read that housing is down across the board "nationally"..wait here's a lefty link..

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0726/p01s01-usec.html?s=widep

I know that the Christian Monitor is part of a Left wing take over but.. I have to go with their info on this one.. is locutus living in a hate radio vacume ? wait here's another
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/ContrarianChronicles/FaceItTheHousingBustIsHere.aspx
once again..Where are the facts,links...anything other than hot air from the right ? I think Novemeber we may begin to see some reality again..
are these people living in a fantasy land ?

2006-09-30 17:06:32 · 14 answers · asked by hardartsystems 3

You did mention it in your debates with John Kerry. As I recall you said maybe in december of that fine election year. What happened Mr. Bush?

2006-09-30 17:04:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

class dismissed

2006-09-30 17:02:55 · 9 answers · asked by bush-deathgrip 1

I think so even though they provide most of our campaign money.

IMO they are old school. The only reason they support us is for the money.

2006-09-30 17:01:05 · 7 answers · asked by noils 3