Politics - 1 August 2007

I'm not sure if it still is, but at one time, if a group of students wanted to get together for prayer at school, they weren't allowed to. This is a good example of the left forcing their views on others.
We've talked some about christians forcing their views and this was the first example that came to mind the other way.
So my point is why can't we just be happy with the things we have chosen for our lives and leave everyone else alone? What is this thing in human nature to force our beliefs on others by making it a law so others have to follow it whether they want to or not? America is supposed to represent freedom.

2007-08-01 10:42:40 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

We look back at christians of the past with distain, The christians of the roman empire fed others to the lions, (pretty ironic) the crusades, the genocide of the people of the americas and the inquisition to name a few of the things done in the name of Christ in the past. I'm not blaming this on Jesus, and I know it doesn't compare to what most of chrisiantity does today, but what if in 500 years there is no war or killing how do you think those christians will look back on pro-war christians of today? Or the Christians who deny the rights of homosexuals? Or the Christians (a fringe group but still christians) who march at soldiers funerals and say they deserve it? What do you think? I'm interested in the opinions of Christians and none Christians, just please keep the insults to a minimum.

2007-08-01 10:41:21 · 9 answers · asked by Chuckles 4

With 401k and IRA plans, more than 50% of Americans now own stocks directly or through mutual funds. This ownership influences economic and political actions of the companies. Do you think these corporations will become more responsive to us as shareholders than our political bodies are to us as citizens? Is this a better place to find answers to public health and safety, enviromental, and economic issues?

2007-08-01 10:32:28 · 6 answers · asked by Menehune 7

This was more prevalent awhile back , but I just got reminded of it when I was scanning the slide-show pictures of the Brazillian Plane Crash . There was a photo of a woman(assumedly marching in honor of the dead or protesting the situation) who had a red thing on her nose too , and I'm sorry , but I guess I never got the memo .
What's this all about anyway ?

2007-08-01 10:30:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Being nationalist has nothing to do with racism and fascism in the good meaning of the word..Being nationalist means the love for your country, your heritage, and the defense of it..
What do you think?

2007-08-01 10:29:05 · 19 answers · asked by Leonarda 7

Why does a presidential candidate who sounds like an intelligent thoughful person when it comes to warmaking seen as wimps by americans?

I speak of a person who says he will take action agaisnt aggressors, but just that he or she would make sure that they will ask if a few questions first to determine who the real culprits are before going off half ****** like a loose cannon......why does it get interpreted as wimpish by americans to be reasonable ??

Does this go back to our cowboys and indians shoot from hip wild west heritage?

2007-08-01 10:27:20 · 6 answers · asked by me 3

2007-08-01 10:26:23 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

.... these self appointed arbitrators of what is "correct" for the rest of us??

I hope that they go away when the current President does.

2007-08-01 10:24:40 · 29 answers · asked by ♪ Pamela ♫ 7

If he was elected do you think that his personal saftey would be at risk with his "radical views" of following the constitution and kicking big business/big government in the butt? Or on a similar note, what about Clintons personal saftey?

2007-08-01 10:24:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-01 10:18:59 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here's why I'm asking the question. I have seen people who claim that only American citizens are deserving of the rights that we have. But weren't the founding fathers creating a society that represented what they believed ALL people deserve, regardless of national affiliation? Hint: There was no such thing as the United States of America or the Constitution when they penned the Declaration of Independence. So there were no Americans.

2007-08-01 10:17:35 · 16 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6

2007-08-01 10:13:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you consider someone else’s past questions and or answers before putting “thought” into your “answer” or even - if you should or shouldn’t answer any particular question?

2007-08-01 10:09:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

How come I “pick on Bush”, yet never any of the folks running for office in ’08 belonging to either “major political party”?

2007-08-01 10:08:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

As an American, what would you say we as a ‘Nation’; have done “right” in the past twenty years?

I am NOT looking for facts and figures here, only YOUR OWN personal thoughts: “As an American”.

Please keep it brief – use only the “Answer” form – anyone that can’t express his or her own personal thoughts without using the “Sources” form, need not answer THIS question.

2007-08-01 10:04:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My favorite is when he said something to this effect:

"Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop to think of ways to harm our people and our country, and neither do we."

Had a little freudian slip there. And as usual, he had that retarded smile on his face when he said it. He didn't even realize the magnitude of the mistake.

2007-08-01 10:03:41 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

in other words, how often do you disagree with someone simply because you think certain words/statements mean something different than the person you're arguing with? (if you had to guess)

2007-08-01 10:01:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Explain why you like him or not. I don't and if you see another question I asked recently, I tell why I don't like him.

2007-08-01 09:59:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

Man, I'm not a big fan of Rudy Guiliani (he's pro-choice, for one), but I'm changing more and more. For one, I just read his book on how he reduced crime in NYC, and I truly believe that it would work nationwide as well. (His idea is to make people personally responsible for crime rates, and it worked!)

However, his health care plan is what is reeling me in. I've been saying this for MONTHS!!!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070731/ap_on_el_pr/giuliani_health_care

His idea is for the government to give tax credits to every family so that they can buy their own health insurance. In other words:

1. Every person in America has health care
2. We don't have to sacrifice the high quality we are used to And we DO have the best in the world. As an example, Canada has a 17.7 week wait time for procedures
http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=1292
3. It will cost the same as Obama's plan, except we getter better quality care!

What do you guys think?

2007-08-01 09:56:40 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Think about it, they don't like evolution so they claim that it didn't happen. They don't like global warming so they claim that it doesn't exist. Our mission in Iraq is basically impossible to carry out, they claim that we are doing great!

I've met some intelligent conservatives but for the most part they just seem to be really irresponsible and immature, if you point this out they usually respond by calling a liberal communist. McArthyism is dead, let it remain dead.

They also support Faith Based Initiatives which is a large slap in the face of the constitution (it promotes the establishment of religion by providing government funding, this violates the whole not creating laws about the establishment of religion.)

I'm not trying to party bash, I'm just wondering if anyone else feels this way.

2007-08-01 09:54:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is he scared? A scared chicken that he's been caught by the American people, otherwise known as his employers?
No part of government represents the people as directly as the House of Representatives. If he spits on them ... he spits on you.

2007-08-01 09:49:26 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have my own GD opinion and I have a right to voice it! I believe that no matter who you are, or where your from you have a right to disagree. However I dont believe that anyone has the right to blame their misfortunes on everybody else....if you dont like Bush thats fine...But he IS the president of the UNINTED STATES OF AMERICA....I want to know what happened to all the flags and stickers and banners that supported our troops?Now all you hear is people trashing them and bashing them every time they get a chance. Whether you know it or not, everytime you say how stupid this war is and how stupid we are for being over there, you are saying all the deaths of our troops, loved ones, and friends is in vien. If we are over there for no reason then they are dieing for no reason. I am out raged I have family there and I would NEVER put them down....but you people do it every day. You let them know every day just how much you dont care about what THEY believe...they chose to be there.

2007-08-01 09:44:35 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

This sent to me by a family member>

"I'll not bother to debate each item you have dead wrong on each item. See the movie and then you will have an informed judgment in order to have a conversation about the subject."

This was in response to electric cars mind you. But why do liberals feel they are the authority in all matters and conservatives just need to be silenced?

As a conservative Christian, I say to you that liberals do have a few valid points of concern and I would never try to shut down debate. When they are wrong like they are on things like abortion, Ill hear what they have to say about it but in the end GOD IS THE ONLY AUTHORITY!

2007-08-01 09:43:09 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

This sent to me by a family member>

"I'll not bother to debate each item you have dead wrong on each item. See the movie and then you will have an informed judgment in order to have a conversation about the subject."

Do we have more to gain by shutting down debate from people we disagree with, or do the people deserve to hear both sides?

2007-08-01 09:39:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

to operate in America? They are trying to keep a noted Jihadist watcher from delivering a speech at tomorrow's Young Americans Foundation annual meeting in Washington. Please check this link out: http://michellemalkin.com/2007/08/01/outrage-cairs-war-on-robert-spencer-young-americas-foundation/

2007-08-01 09:36:26 · 3 answers · asked by Steelhead 5

Or will they 'Kerry' it?

http://www.al.com/opinion/birminghamnews/cartoons/021904_stantis.jpg

To 'Kerry' means to totally avoid the issues at hand and focus solely on bashing Bush. You recall that John Kerry, a 2004 Presidental Candidate did that very thing.

Today's Democratic candidates don't present plans, solutions, or ideas. They just 'Kerry' it.

They denounce Bush yet offer no solutions of your own.

Tis the liberal way.

2007-08-01 09:32:54 · 9 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3

Would your child being gay effect your views on gay marriage?

2007-08-01 09:32:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are consevraties so down on gay adoption. The arkansas state legisture just defeated a bill banning gay adoption on the ground that a study conducted by a firm in arkansas said that the adopted children were'nt having trouble with gender identification and did just as well or better than there classmates in school and seemed to be normal children. so why are the conservaties so down on gay adoption when the kids seem to be fine??? isnt that who really matters??? is it because they sterotype homosexuals??? do they think they are all alcoholics who have one night stands all the time and just party??? all the people that i know like that are straight and single straight people are allowed to adopt. the study also showed that the children of single heterosexuals had more trouble in school than those with homosexual parents.

2007-08-01 09:26:14 · 11 answers · asked by patsfan 3

2007-08-01 09:25:33 · 10 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

It’s clear that Republicans are far too interested, financially speaking, in the Military Industrial Complex to be trusted to run the military. War is a business to Republicans, they get us involved in wars for the sake of more war and more business for their campaign contributors.

How can we possibly trust the Republicans with our military again?

2007-08-01 09:22:36 · 14 answers · asked by Incognito 5