Politics - 8 August 2007

2007-08-08 11:51:37 · 10 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2

Is this the core definition for "sheeple"?

2007-08-08 11:35:34 · 12 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

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2007-08-08 11:31:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-08 11:25:29 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it because his tax paid, private bodyguards would not allow him to be tested by the local police? So much for neo-cons and accountability...

2007-08-08 11:24:34 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

Or are you just seeking a rise out them?

That goes for watching Fox News why all the hate towards 1 network when there are so many to choose from?

Lastly can you really support the fairness docterine and should also apply to ALL forms of media not just radio?

2007-08-08 11:20:57 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

For instance, the Dixie Chicks or Sean Penn? Do you think that artists have no right to run their mouth and aren't covered by the 1st amendment? Do you think they should just shut up and sing or act?

2007-08-08 11:15:40 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think we've gotton too big. So much for one central government to handle. Maybe we should be.....
The East Coast
The South
The Mid-West
The West Coast

2007-08-08 11:15:21 · 6 answers · asked by tarro 3

(Note: I asked the same question in another way earlier.)

From mediamatters.org:

What Clyburn said... is that if Gen. David Petraeus were to report in September that the military effort in Iraq "is working very, very well at this point; we would be foolish to back away from it," it would cause "those 47 Blue Dogs ... to want to stay the course, and if the Republicans were to remain united, as they have been, then it would be a problem for us."

I can agree that he probably didn't mean he wanted defeat so that the Democrats would score a political victory. But what did Jim Clyburn's statement really say about his own feelings about Iraq? On the one hand, he thinks that if the surge is working, we should stay. On the other hand, he is concerned that if it really is working, the Demos will not be able to get us out. This is not necessarily "rooting for defeat," but he is blatantly fence-straddling.

Can anybody tell me exactly what he wants, both in Iraq and in Congress?

2007-08-08 11:12:50 · 7 answers · asked by Martin L 5

When I vote, I go with the candidate that best fits what I feel are major concerns. They all talk and most of the time don't do anything. So far, John Edwards is the only one I've seen speaking up for the middle class which has become a very important issue, with regards to jobs being lost. Sometimes I think people classify themselves as liberals and conservatives because they feel more comfortable fitting inside a class and group of people, instead of stepping aside, gathering there own thoughts, opinions, and ideas, and becoming an individual.

2007-08-08 11:10:05 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-08 11:09:48 · 11 answers · asked by Enigma 6

I see enough indications that there's a contingent of Conservatives and Liberals who are well able to engage in productive dialogue with each-other, here at YA.

But, are we getting swallowed up in all the anger and hatred generated by the flamers? Are we reacting to the knee-jerk remarks that the flamers are generating in the opposing camps... by otherwise rational, civil people?

2007-08-08 11:02:46 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

anyone ever notice these little college hippies sitting on these forums talking about how theyre going to change the world and end poverty and promote world peace and all this cheesy crap? sounds like they either need to grow up and learn the harsh realities of reality, or they need to quit smoking so much weed and get back to reality.
its just funny how theyre so naive and optimistic when theyre 20, then when they become 40 the cliche's dont mean anything anymore because they realize that its incredibly difficult to help someone who wont help themselves.
age really seems to make a difference in party affiliation.

2007-08-08 10:57:51 · 9 answers · asked by privatize 1

Is anyone else sick and tired of having one bad president after another?

2007-08-08 10:53:18 · 35 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-08-08 10:41:59 · 10 answers · asked by me 3

"CHICAGO - The AFL-CIO, the nation's largest federation of labor unions, has postponed making an unanimous endorsement in the Democratic presidential primary, freeing its 55 unions to choose for themselves from the eight contenders.

"There is not a consensus candidate," Karen Ackerman, political director of the AFL-CIO, said Wednesday, one day after the candidates tried to impress union leaders at a presidential forum."

2007-08-08 10:38:05 · 12 answers · asked by DAR 7

it can't be cause they are communists, cause we seem to love the king pin of communism right now, which is Communist China. so what is the deal?

2007-08-08 10:37:09 · 20 answers · asked by me 1

Is that how it works around here? All the conservatives join hands & chant scripture & talk about how "courageous" W is and how history will prove him to be a "great" leader. And that's fine. You're entitled to your opinion. We can even disagree respectfully. But to go so far as to report "abuse" on a stupid message board which is no more than a whimsical diversion for most of us and our daily routine?? Come on.

Three words for you, whomever you are:
Get
A
Life

2007-08-08 10:36:10 · 22 answers · asked by Dingus M 4

i can't believe we have to accustom to terrorism...it's a big joke and it's on us cause american govt doesn't control who comes into usa and it doesn't control the danger of allowing these people in our country, i was walking in a park the other day and i swear some people don't look american and some look like they might have a bomb strapped to them maybe.....is it me or is america getting way too dangerous

2007-08-08 10:34:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

.... the war effort in Iraq, or the perceived motives of this Republican administration for making the decisions they have made in the last 7 years?

Or do you support dissent directed at the Bush administration, the war... and conservativism in America, even if you don't agree with it?

2007-08-08 10:30:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Almost all dictators worked to disarm the people even before they were offically in power. Guns make a polite government.

2007-08-08 10:23:14 · 6 answers · asked by Ethan M 5

Okay liberals here is your chance to shine. Tell me without the use of your all mighty google. What makes you a liberal? If you say it's your hatred of George Bush than I will have to ask you to switch to the Republican ticket in 2008. No really why do you feel so passionately the way you do? Do you work for a living? Have children? Are you a property owner? Are you a Christian, a Jew, a Hindu, an agnostic. Tell me why you feel the passion that burns so deeply inside you. I am just curious.

2007-08-08 10:22:39 · 13 answers · asked by fire_side_2003 5

2007-08-08 10:21:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm a libertarian capitalist. i in no means endorse socialism, or the republican party. what are you going to say now?

2007-08-08 10:20:59 · 8 answers · asked by jimmy j 2

Only it's even more hypocritcal because this candidate belongs to the war-loving, saber-rattling party:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20070808/romney-iowa/

2007-08-08 10:18:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

So that Rush Limbaugh will have someone in the Whitehouse representing his needs?

2007-08-08 10:18:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-08 10:16:31 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would you like them to get 28 seats in the Senate?
Maybe win 45 seats total in the House.
What is your last wish for them before they fold?

2007-08-08 10:12:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-08 10:12:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wasn't before Minneapolis! But now she can gain votes from others misfortune...and imagine that she was the first to mention it and use it in her campaign. I'm sorry but DOT's everywhere have been saying roads and bridges are in serious need of attention for a long time. She never stepped up till it is national news about a bridge collapsing. Just my opinion but she shouldn't use this as campaign hype. I'm not saying she cannot mention it b/c it does need dealt with, but she will use this to no end!! sad

2007-08-08 10:04:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous