Politics - 18 July 2007

She actually wants a contingent of troops (of an unknown number) to remain in order to fight terrorists and provide a quick-strike capability. She has also said that this will prevent Iran from having a free hand in Iraq should we leave altogether.

It pains me to say this, but I agree with her in all but one regard. I don't think there should be any draw down. That being said, she seems to be "tuned-in" to the realities of the war and the region.

Obviously, she is moving towards the center on this issue for political and practical reasons. Does her position put her at odds with far-left Liberals and Democrats? Is she trying to have her cake and eat it, too? Do you support her stance or do you think we should pull out completely?

2007-07-18 04:15:49 · 12 answers · asked by macDBH 2

2007-07-18 04:13:07 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda K 4

he sure looks like one. and he also looks like the evil Mr. Burns on "The Simpsons". and isn't that dude a vicious psychopath?

2007-07-18 04:06:36 · 3 answers · asked by stank ho 2

2007-07-18 04:04:33 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

is john kerry officially dead in politics? where is he, in europe somewhere, burning american flags and little soldier voodoo dolls?

2007-07-18 04:04:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 04:04:10 · 1 answers · asked by Whitest_American 3

2007-07-18 04:03:54 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

At least within our lifetimes ?
Considering Al Queda's numbers alone , we're in big trouble no matter how you look at it . Considering Radical Islamist's numbers of members , and the percentages of 'sympathisizers'(roughly estimated to be between 20 and 40% of all Muslims) , we may be in a battle that has no end** . And folks , please be smart enough to know that even if we weren't in Iraq , they clearly would be advancing anyways there and elsewhere . Folks , they are active in 80 countries . And they would've likely been active in even more if we weren't forcing them to defend their positions in Iraq . Aside from Iraq , what about the other 79 countries ? We can't fight in 80 countries , not alone anyway . We'd need the whole world or the vast majority of it to join us . And for various reasons , that's never gonna happen . Then add Hezbollah and Hamas , coupled with their state-sponsors Iran and Syria , we are certainly in danger .
** - This is likely the Endtimes .

2007-07-18 03:59:48 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am just wondering. Also are we going to have to provide services in any language soonbe cause only in spanish is wrong and hurts people that speak other languages.

2007-07-18 03:50:54 · 40 answers · asked by blktan23 3

... in Congress. We get it that the Dems want to pull out of Iraq. So why are they wasting their time and taxpayer money to debate this issue over and over again, passing non-binding resolutions, and passing bills that they know will be vetoed and they don't have the votes to override?

People complained that the last Congress (Repub controlled) was a do-nothing Congress (and I agree), but so is this one. They're just doing nothing differently.

2007-07-18 03:50:51 · 10 answers · asked by Mutt 7

do you think it will be productive as a way to get candidates to show their real thinking or is it a stunt to massage the egos of youtubers and the candidates will predesign their answers as they too can preview all the questions? How could video uploaded by citizens better be used in a debate? Could the questions be kept secret? Is this cnn youtube debate a real bridge between polticians and voters or is it a circus where folks will watch to see themselves on tv.and others will watch cause it might be strange ? im steven marcus at www.inglesgarantizado.com
clases ingles murcia spain
no, theres no free iphone to the first 10 to answer or a free alli fat reducer to the best answer..

2007-07-18 03:49:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

doing a poll to see which is better on what people say

2007-07-18 03:48:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

No of course not that would Not Achieve the Goals of the General Idea! Does the Iranian president go on the Air an point out all the great reasons to be Americas Friend? No and so why do the Libs expect the 100% truth in anything? Isn't that naive?

2007-07-18 03:43:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America

When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

2007-07-18 03:41:56 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

rather than voting once every five years for someone who gets to make all YOUR decisions for you!....ie; do you want to see some real genuine democracy?

or dou you see us as irresponsible infants who should be mollycoddled soothed and pandered to, and "looked after" by the mummy and daddy politicians?

if politics&the law are bought off by by business and finance, dont we need to start having a direct say in the decisions being taken?

2007-07-18 03:38:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean I really don't hate them or anyone for that matter but is a spade a spade? I admit all serial killers tend to Be White, because It's true and I see and Listen.

2007-07-18 03:34:58 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

When the Reichstag burned --- Hitler used this as evidence that the communists were plotting against his government. That night Van der Lubbe and 4000 Communist leaders were arrested. Hitler forced President Hindenburg to pass an 'emergency decree' suspending all articles that guaranteed freedom and liberty. Hitler's police were then allowed to seize property and take people without any sort of trial.
You can sya well that did not happen in America ,but this would mean you lack a mind able to see the evidence and similarity between the two .The parallels in the U.S. on this point are endless. Obviously, the Bill of Rights and especially the 1st Amendment are the most important element of our Constitution. But, due to the government fear mongering that has occurred since 9/11, security, rather than liberty has become the priority. Countless examples of intimidation, jailing, and outlawing political speech have arisen in the past 3 years. Those who question or oppose government policy are branded as terrorists. Under “Homeland Security,” we are told that we need to find a “balance” between liberty and security. This balance was completely absent from the philosophy of the Founding Fathers. This is one of the most dangerous developments in America today.

2007-07-18 03:31:47 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Verse 39 of Chapter 22(The Pilgrimage) of the Holy Quran is the the one "Sanctioning authority to Muslims wronged by the unbelievers to avenge them in Jihad,The very next verse holds out the prime cause for jihad to be the "protection of churches,monasteries, synagogues and mosques from ruination by unbelievers!This establishes the unparallelled tolerance Islam has for other religions.
God's commandment is : "Do not kill yourselves (Suicide) nor kill one another (Homicide)[Holy Quran - 4: 29]That is suicide and homicide are prohibited in Islam. How, then, human bombs and mass killers be deemed Muslims?
According to verse 143 of chapter 2 of the Holy Quran, God "has made the Muslims a 'middle -ordered- society,' That means on no occasion a muslim could either be a "reactionary" nor a "terrorist". In other words,Islam and Terrorism are opposite poles!Thus, the phrase Islamic terrorism" is an oxymoron only.
Why IRA's and ETA's terrorism is not held out as CATHOLIC
TERRORISM?

2007-07-18 03:25:32 · 33 answers · asked by The Tribune 5

Terror is a tactic; not an enemy. I am tired of this political correctness. Let's identify the enemy. Tell me a better description for this war and get 10 points! But don't insult Muslims or you will get a violation notice.

2007-07-18 03:22:30 · 15 answers · asked by Shane 7

Our troops should come home tonight.
A massive airlift will do it.
We can defend ourselves.
The next attack on America will be the last one.
That is the Jacob doctrine.

2007-07-18 03:11:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

How can they spit on the face of Israel do they have no shame?

http://www.jewsagainstzionism.com/

2007-07-18 03:10:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

like being a candidate or a member of parliament

2007-07-18 03:06:27 · 15 answers · asked by Destiny 4

When the concept of Liberty, Freedom and democracy was starting to ignite with the american revolution and the french revolution.....including the idea of government of the people by the people for the benefit of the people.... who opposed it? who was scared to death of it? what arguments did they use to convince people it would fail???

Are these anti democratics around in the world we live in today? are they here in the USA? what arguments or philosophies do they preach ...which do they ridicule? By what subtrafuge and chicanery do they control the greater whole?

2007-07-18 02:58:45 · 7 answers · asked by ningis n 1

Does this bother anyone else? I do not think abortion should be illegal but I do not want my tax dollars to pay for abortions.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-dems18jul18,1,639458.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true

2007-07-18 02:57:28 · 21 answers · asked by gerafalop 7

So, THE GREAT EQUALIZER (the joke called the u.n.) has declared that n korea(country of liars and midgets) has closed all of its nuclear power plants. Too bad, u.n. could not find its way out of a paper bag with no sides. Those who take stock in what they( the u.n.) say or do. . .think food for oil. dafar need more examples? ? ?

2007-07-18 02:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 02:47:09 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 02:40:49 · 20 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7

2007-07-18 02:34:17 · 21 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7

2007-07-18 02:25:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-18 02:20:46 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous