Politics - 28 October 2006

I'm writing a contest speech and I need some examples of what harm forgetting has done, specifically forgetting the price paid for our soldiers. And I need an idea or two on how we can further honor those who gave of themselves for us

2006-10-28 16:48:31 · 6 answers · asked by whymachine 2

There's this street I pass by on my way to work where theres always a few anti-war protestors hanging out with signs like "Honk for Peace" and "Drop Bush, Not Bombs". They are really annoying and it's a big slap in the face to hardworking men and women in uniform. I can't very well run them over, as much as I would love to, because thats illegal.

2006-10-28 16:39:34 · 22 answers · asked by college_republicans_club 2

2006-10-28 16:38:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

please answer brifely

2006-10-28 16:35:51 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 16:33:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

see: 2nd plank of Communist Manifesto.

2006-10-28 16:29:16 · 9 answers · asked by Chief Slapaho 2

Why does bush say stupid things all the time?
Why does bush say stupid things all the time? It seems that when ever his staff has not written something for him to say, evreything that comes out of his mouth when he is thinking on his own, makes him sound like a fool. Is it because he has the lowest IQ of any US President that has served?

I thought Presidents were supposed to be "SMART." Clinton was. Every word that came out of his mouth sounded intelligent!

2006-10-28 16:26:21 · 12 answers · asked by Prince C 1

2006-10-28 16:22:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

The first thing I want to say here is that I do not consider John Stewart, Rush Limbaugh, Anne Coulter, Michael Moore or any others of their ilk journalists. Their value is in their opinions and in their slant, not in their ability to present facts.

Right, on with the question.

Do journalists have the duty or the right to question authority?

Is the journalist's job to present the facts, whatever that means, and just the facts, and to remain as non partisan as possible or is their job to provoke and question what they see and present the idea as fully as they can?

My issue with "non partisan" news, history, or facts is that I do not believe they exist. I do not believe that any one fact can exist without being colored by perception. Maybe elemetry maths is exepmpt from this statement, but even then, the possibility of other conceptions of math, non binary math, for instance preclude its absolute truth. What do you think? Not about math, but about Journalism.

2006-10-28 16:16:24 · 7 answers · asked by gheefreak 3

All the people that profess to follow him wouldn't if they actually met him.

2006-10-28 16:12:48 · 21 answers · asked by Bleaarg 3

2006-10-28 16:08:58 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why does bush say stupid things all the time? It seems that when ever his staff has not written something for him to say, evreything that comes out of his mouth when he is thinking on his own, makes him sound like a fool.

I thought Presidents were supposed to be "SMART." Clinton was. Every wrod that came out of his mouth sounded intelligent!

2006-10-28 16:06:06 · 18 answers · asked by Prince C 1

Why does Osama bin Laden remain free to to train terrorist to attack again, and why does Bush ignore the facts about the Taliban regaining control in Afghanistan,,, Why do republicans support him,, when his own GOP does not?

2006-10-28 16:03:28 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know if that idiot Olbermann is even on tv anymore...If he is, can't be for much longer due to his ratings...well lack there of.

So where do you libbies get your news from? Bumpuer stickes?

2006-10-28 15:55:56 · 17 answers · asked by John 3

Why do you think the mainstream (liberal... HA HA) media hasn't picked up on this when they reported every rumor (and still do) about the Clintons.

2006-10-28 15:55:35 · 12 answers · asked by CORiverRat 3

When Ronald Reagan was governor of California he signed the bill making abortion legal in this state.

Since you Republinazis think that Reagan was so great why didin't you petition him to not sign that billo back then.

Thanks to your wanderful Reagan it is the law here in California, so get over it.

There are many more importants issues to deal with now with Bush and his Diebold regime as play-president.

"Reagan's awakening came after he signed a bill as governor liberalizing California's abortion laws. That, of course, led to a surge in abortions."

http://www.americanpolitics.com/20040606punditpap.html

2006-10-28 15:47:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 15:44:03 · 8 answers · asked by Gary 2

2006-10-28 15:30:48 · 10 answers · asked by Chief Slapaho 2

I consider myself to be a rightist, but I don't always identify with the GOP, because it is not far enough to the authoritarian right. But I think that is going to change. I think there is a strong resurgence of authoritarianism and nationalism in America.

If you need proof just read the Military Commissions Act of 2006 and the Patriot Act. I think if the GOP wins in the 2006, we will see more authoritarian laws.

So what do you think?

2006-10-28 15:21:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Not to provoke fundamentalist Christians who are satisfied with the Christ notion on one level, but in moral and social philosophy, would the greeed money powers, corporations, governments of the USA, Russia, even the UK - permit Christ to live?
After all, there were allegedly "gods fearing" people in charge within both the Roman and Jewish camps when Christ turned up first time.
He had subtle but effective ways of inspiring anti usury and social and political revolution as well as metaphysical, spiritual renewal.
And would the voter groundswell in all three ‘democratic’ countries merely
shrug, look the other way as they do when
a social reformer is assassinated on behalf of vested interests in Russia and more insidiously in the USA and the UK?
How many of us would be prepared to really confront issues, put our lives on the line like the pre Third Century Christians did?
And if we did so, would we immediately withdraw from Iraq, Belfast, Latin America etc?

2006-10-28 15:17:34 · 23 answers · asked by Solange B 2

2006-10-28 15:12:34 · 9 answers · asked by Chief Slapaho 2

So I've been thinking a lot about fear and repression, and one of the names that comes up for me is that of Junior Senator Joseph McCarthy.

I was wondering what people think of his methods. Was he a misguided man trying to do the right thing? Was he crazy, fueled by an almost religous fervor to persecute something he didn't understand? Was he performing a legitimate service in trying to rid our country of Communists? Was he repressive and antithetical to American rights? Was he protecting our country?

I don't want to hear about how Communism really isn't all it's cracked up to be, and how Socialism is great, or how Communism is anti-religous and bad, I have a good grasp of the concepts. What I do want to hear is what you personally see in Senator Joseph McCarthy. I'm going to pick a best answer not based on my own political beliefs, but based on who can give me the most thoughtful understanding of history, and who has a strong opinion.

2006-10-28 15:10:17 · 12 answers · asked by gheefreak 3

that my nuts are cold? is global warming real?

I need my nuts when it gets real cold

2006-10-28 15:07:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey there ppls'

i was jsut wondering if anyone knows anything about someone called Tailgunner Joe McCarthy and his purges and why do u think that : (quoted) ' that any anit-commyhnist wsentiment tends to remind us [hardcore american liberals] of Tailgunner Joe McCarthy and his purges'

thanks

2006-10-28 15:02:09 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-28 14:57:01 · 22 answers · asked by Jerry C 1

2006-10-28 14:49:25 · 30 answers · asked by Gary 2

2006-10-28 14:45:38 · 16 answers · asked by pchelp 1

Okay yes its discriminatory. But what is your solution to the racism and sexism in hiring practises? If you want to remove it what would you do to stop the old boys network from keeping minorities down?
I have always found it hypocritical in nature, but it may be neccessary?

2006-10-28 14:43:44 · 15 answers · asked by cosmiccastaway 3

He sold arms and military repair parts to Iran. He ignored the fact that many of the people helping to fight communism were drug smugglers. He let his daughter talk him into getting rid of James Watt. He had no clue when his wife had Donald Regan fired. His daughter posed nude in play boy. His son sold diet patches on TV infomercials, and imlied that Reagan endorsed the product. He and Nancy used psychics and astrologers to plan their future. He was in power for eight years, and did nothing about Cuba.

2006-10-28 14:27:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am

2006-10-28 14:23:28 · 9 answers · asked by carwheelsongravel1975 3