Politics - 6 June 2007

If Putin's concern that Bush's interceptor-missile system in Eastern Europe is honest, then why doesn't Putin suggest to Bush:

"Mr. Bush, Why don't you install the system in Georgia or Azerbaijan, which actually borders Iran itself, and aim it towards Iran!??"

I know that Putin does not approve of NATO presence on former Soviet territory, BUT if it is true, that the interceptor-missile program is aimed in reality at Russia, and that Iran is just a pretext and excuse, then wouldn't it be brilliant of Putin (to make an exception in this case "in the name of global security, in solidarity with the West") to thwart the whole purpose of this multi-billion dollar system by having it actually point away from Russia!!

And if Bush actually REFUSES to install the system in either Georgia or Azerbaijan (but aiming away from Russia itself) then it would actually put Bush in an awkward situation because then it would really suggest that the whole point of the system is to confront Russia!

So, if Putin makes this compromise to Bush, it would put Russia in a position to win either way, and at the same time back Bush into a corner politically.

2007-06-06 10:49:15 · 11 answers · asked by American Dreamer 1

If abortion is baby killing then shouldn't it invoke the death penalty? I hear many saying they oppose abortion, but I don't hear people state their opinions on what the punishment should be. If friends or family members assisted, should they be imprisoned?
What if it were retroactive? would you support rounding up past abortionists and executing them, too?

2007-06-06 10:46:24 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

which politician is which when enacting a smear campaign?

NEW YORK - Fox News Channel issued a second on-air apology Wednesday for mistakenly running tape of a different congressman while reporting on the indictment of Rep. William J. Jefferson on bribery charges.

Chairman John Conyers of Michigan, whose picture aired while Fox anchors talked Monday about Jefferson's indictment, had been unhappy with Fox's apology Tuesday. Both congressmen are black.

Conyers was reportedly upset that Fox's first apology was nonspecific and didn't mention he was the victim.

On Wednesday, Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum explained to viewers that a production assistant picked up a tape that had been identified as a meeting about Jefferson. The picture showed Conyers.

"We regret this mistake," MacCallum said. "We in no way meant to suggest that there was any connection between the Jefferson indictment and Congressman Conyers. We have extended our apology privately to the congressman and we do so here as well."

A Conyers spokeswoman had no comment about the second apology.


Fox is just like the * administration. It blames its deliberate lies on the mistakes of underlings.

2007-06-06 10:40:44 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

a 'special relationship' with Gordon Brown...or does the mind boggle!

2007-06-06 10:37:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

where is there ideas all the Dem's debate all they did was bash bush now the republicans are doing it where are there ideas instead of bashing bush to get the vote why not think of something else rather than doing that? its getting old.

2007-06-06 10:35:18 · 11 answers · asked by Jeremy P 2

Crystal Gail Magnum, the $2 harlot, over the now proclaimed "innocent" student-athletes at Duke University? Yes, "innocent" as opposed to "not guilty for lack of evidence" as stated by the North Carolina Attorney General. Why did all the radical womens' groups, and black radicals all side with the hooker/stripper and still haven't offered an apology to these great student athletes?

2007-06-06 10:33:17 · 29 answers · asked by Kim 1

the Virginia Tech Massacre, and the Duke Rape Hoax. Isn't it true that their permissiveness led to all three of these tragedies?

2007-06-06 10:23:13 · 21 answers · asked by Kim 1

2007-06-06 10:21:21 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-06 10:21:02 · 16 answers · asked by crispie 2

2007-06-06 10:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by ,,,,,,, 2

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I did. . what I had to do. .And saw it through , without exemption

I planned each charted course , each careful step. . along the by-way
But more. . much more than this. . . I did it . . My Way

Yes there were times. . . I'm sure you knew
when I bit off more than I could chew
but through it all , when there was doubt
I ate it up . . and spit it out
I faced it all. . and I stood tall. . . and did it . . My Way

I've loved. . I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill. . . my share of losing
and now . . as tears subside. . . I find it all. . . so amusing

To think I did all that . . and may I say. . .not in a shy way
No , oh no. . not me. . .I did it My Way

For What Is A Man. . . . What has He Got
If Not Himself. . . .Then He Has Naught
To Say The Things . . He Truly Feels
and Not The Words. . . Of One Who Kneels
The Record Shows. . I Took The Blows

Da Da Da Dum. . .. And . . Did It. . .MY WAY !!


How About You ?

2007-06-06 10:19:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Those who would give up an essential liberty for a measure of security deserve neither liberty nor security." Ben Franklin

What do you think of this compared to all the laws that the government is passing that restrict our liberties?

2007-06-06 10:17:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are some ways I can protest the abomination that is abortion?

If you're pro-choice, don't try to sway me...because you never will.

2007-06-06 09:59:45 · 38 answers · asked by Susie 6

Pres. Bush is a master of staying ahead of the times. He knows that Global Warming is going to happen but he can not let the people of the USA panic and stop the good economy.

He also knows that there is no way to stop people coming in from Mexico so he is coming up with a way to find out who is here and get them signed up so they will have to pay taxes.

Also, he knows that NUKES will be used in the future by some nations like Iran or North Korea so he has to keep fighting a NON-NUKE war again Islam until such time that he can move the troops over to the REAL NEEDED fight to destroy the Nukes in Iran. We must keep the troops close to be able to move into Iran.

2007-06-06 09:59:39 · 24 answers · asked by Ken 1

2007-06-06 09:58:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

For some reason, I get the feeling China is trying to poison us. It's their way of slowly killing us? Do you think this is an outrageous claim or do you understand my concern?

2007-06-06 09:55:52 · 13 answers · asked by AmandaHugNKiss 4

or something else all together?

or did he even exist?

2007-06-06 09:50:23 · 26 answers · asked by Incognito 5

2007-06-06 09:49:09 · 9 answers · asked by ghost i 1

2007-06-06 09:47:53 · 14 answers · asked by ,,,,,,, 2

This is in response to a recent question about "the anti-slavery party."

I've seen conservatives claim that, since the 1960s, the Democratic party has changed to the point where JFK would be ashamed to be associated with it. Yet this question seemed to insinuate that Republicans are still the same as they were during the Civil War.

So is that the universally accepted assertion - that Republicans haven't changed since the Civil War but Democrats have changed radically in the past 40 years?

If so, what is the evidence to back this up?

2007-06-06 09:32:49 · 21 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6

Someone posted the following in answer to a question in this section:

"um, starr found quite a lot. the differenece between libby and clinton is that clinton has openly conceded that he lied whereas libby still holds that he cant remember a 3yr old conversation. and clinton actually lied about thigs that were criminal - libby, even if he did lie, wouldnt have been covering up any wrong doings.

i just wish he would have went after the white water scandals instead - then clinton really would have been up a creek and we wouldnt be worrying about hillary."

The assertion seems to be that "even if" Libby perjured himself (he was convicted of perjury; Bill Clinton was not), it's okay because he was lying about something insignificant, whereas Clinton's lies about his sex life were criminal.

Now, suddenly, the right wing is accepting the "subject matter" defense for perjury? For years, when liberals have said they don't care that Clinton lied because (more to come...)

2007-06-06 09:27:31 · 12 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6

2007-06-06 09:22:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

The 'surge' sent all the people who voted for Bush to Iraq?

2007-06-06 09:19:46 · 10 answers · asked by Incognito 5

2007-06-06 09:18:37 · 7 answers · asked by Kizzy 1

All that money and time and Starr still couldn't find anything of substance. What do you think Fitzpatrick could have found if he had pursued the outing of Valerie Plame with the same zealousness as Starr did with his investigation of Clinton? Theoretically speaking, of course.

2007-06-06 09:17:48 · 9 answers · asked by El Duderino 4

“The most detestable wickedness, the most horrid cruelties, and the greatest miseries that have afflicted the human race have had their origin in this thing called revelation, or revealed religion. It has been the most destructive to the peace of man since man began to exist. Among the most detestable villains in history, you could not find one worse than Moses, who gave an order to butcher the boys, to massacre the mothers and then rape the daughters. One of the most horrible atrocities found in the literature of any nation. I would not dishonor my Creator's name by attaching it to this filthy book.”

2007-06-06 09:15:33 · 2 answers · asked by Peace Warrior 4

2007-06-06 09:11:42 · 17 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6

What if Bush told the truth for once would that be a crime???

What if Bush actually honored his Oath of Office would that be a crime???

2007-06-06 09:06:50 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's a complete falsehood. Even Snopes.com addressed it and debunked it.

Clinton was never a draft dodger so he never needed a pardon. Clinton used patronage to get favorable treatment and deferments, just like Bush did, but he eventually agreed to enter the draft and never avoided entry into service after entering the draft lottery.

Bottom line, Clinton had valid deferments at all times and was never in violation of the draft law.

Cons will hold onto any delusion I suppose, no matter how irrefutable the truth and no matter how many times it's put in their faces.

http://www.snopes.com/politics/clintons/felon.asp

2007-06-06 08:55:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is it that white people always try to turn racism around on the minorities?

As soon as a black person tells them about their rude behovior a white person brings up Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson like they represent the black community.

Would it be fair to bring up Bush and his evil-doings. Probably not since most white people don't associate with their culture and flock to people of color to escape being seen as racists.

2007-06-06 08:53:27 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous