Politics - 25 August 2007

The Administration has reduced its economic growth projections but is still arguing that its tax policy is stimulating the economy. President Bush is now touting projections that the federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2007 will be only $205 billion as proof. The projections came Wednesday in the Mid-Session Review from the Office of Management and Budget. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities rightly points out that revenues have increased, reducing the deficit from its high of $413 billion in 2004, but that always happens in an economic recovery, and usually revenues increase by more (by around 12 percent, as opposed to the 3 percent increase that we've seen since the beginning of this economic cycle in 2001). What's more, revenue increased by 16 percent in a similar period in the economic cycle during the 1990s after taxes were increased. Finally, the Administration actually reduced its growth forecast for this year from what it projected back in February.

2007-08-25 05:43:17 · 18 answers · asked by It's Your World, Change It 6

I sort of feel that this is the beginning of a Green movement. There's so much more publicity about saving the Enviroment, going Green, saving energy, etc. than there was when I was growing up. Or maybe I'm just noticing it now?

Seriously, I feel like the Green movement is taking off. It's something I think is great and would like to be a part of...But, I guess another question is, how can I be well informed about this and not just be taken as another flaky anti-government socialist? I don't want to jump onto something because it seems like the cool thing...And it really confuses me. Is all the liberal "it's basically the end of the world" stuff true? How much is propaganda?

2007-08-25 05:40:01 · 9 answers · asked by Penelope 2

2007-08-25 05:13:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I received a "violation" notice because I ask a question asking if illegal immigration was good for our economy it got removed. Is Y/A that afraid of the truth?

2007-08-25 05:02:21 · 21 answers · asked by Ethan M 5

2007-08-25 04:46:21 · 29 answers · asked by BAARAAACK 5

2007-08-25 04:32:46 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

In each of their respective terms, each President had involved us in a difficult war where victory seemed impossible. Both were very unpopular towards the ends of their presidencies.

Yet, many years later, Truman is looked upon as a good President, with many politicians invoking his image. Johnson on the other hand is deemed by history to be a failure.

2007-08-25 04:29:09 · 15 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7

2007-08-25 04:11:04 · 39 answers · asked by independence360 3

Just wondered since he was the biggest outsider back in the nineties. What happened to his momentum he enjoyed for awhile back then?

2007-08-25 04:03:31 · 16 answers · asked by Middy S 2

That I have never been loved like this be-fore !

Ain't it good. . . Ain't it right
That you are with me . . . . . here to-night
The music playin. . . . our bodies swayin (in time , in time , in time)
Touchin you . . . .so warm and ten-der
Lord I feel . . . . . Such a sweet surrender
Beautiful is the dream that makes you mine

Mmmmm , Barack me gently
Barack me slowly
Take it east don't you know
That I have never been loved like this be-fore !!

SCREEEEECH , OK stop the music . . .. Can Any Explain Why Obama Is Willing To Bomb Or Invade Pakistan YET , Willing To 'TALK' With Iran ?
IRAN is World Headquarters For Radical Islam !!

2007-08-25 04:01:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

And let em in ?

I'm speaking of Michael Vick . He'll be sentenced soon and I'm just wondering what you folks think about whether or not the NFL should let him back in ??

I've heard several interesting debates on the topic and although this isn't exactly a political question , it does skirt the political arena based upon your leanings of left or right . I could've asked in 'U.S. Football' or 'Polls and Surveys', but you guys are the smartest group out of any on Y/A .

Would you 'Open the door. . . and let him in' ?

Me ? . . . Well if I were in charge of the NFL , I would consider protecting my brand and my business. . . so the answer is a resounding NO !!

2007-08-25 03:26:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Only a few years ago pedophiles were getting standard prison sentences . Now quite often they get added restrictions for example : 'Must not be within a 1000ft of a minor, school' etc . And the ball is still rolling in that direction , and still rolling. . . and rolling .

So How Far Should It Go ? First-time offender ? Repeat offender ?

2007-08-25 03:14:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 02:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6

What do you think.?

2007-08-25 02:33:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this why some people find it OK to drop bombs on different people with different passports, colors and language.....

I hear CONS say all the time 'better to kill them over there', isn't it racist?

I mean...I hate Christians and Jews...but that is justified by my clear thinking...and the Jihadist declaration of war on the US...well...that was just about our policies.

2007-08-25 02:23:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Democrats and Republicans alike constantly focus on wedge issues that polarize America. If these two parties, instead, focused on protecting our borders, our troops and started defending the constitution (see Patriot Act, FISA) wouldn't America be better off, wouldn't the people reunite?

2007-08-25 01:23:49 · 25 answers · asked by raven7night 4

I thought I'd share a fun quiz that I found on a friends blog:

http://www.blogthings.com/areyouasocialistorcapitalistquiz/

My results:

You Are 72% Capitalist, 28% Socialist In general, you support a free economy and business interests. You tend to think people should fend for themselves, even when times get tough. However, do think the government should help those who are truly in need.

Feel free to share your results! :)

2007-08-25 01:21:07 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

The man who turned America into a third-world banana republic, with decaying infrastructure, a bloated and ineffective military, a vast network of domestic spies, and no manufacturing jobs.

2007-08-25 00:49:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Global Warming," do you think what a load of "hot air?" Does it make you ask-do they really know what they are talking about?

2007-08-25 00:38:45 · 15 answers · asked by Birdman 7

And this so-called "War on Terror" was declared by the very man who took those freedoms? And this man had a track record of using this "War on Terror" as an excuse to attack countries that had nothing to do with terrorism?

I think they would wonder why they bothered, and tell freedom-loving people it was time to start over.

2007-08-25 00:29:04 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hillary Clinton has said a terror attack before the 2008 election would give 'a boost' to the GOP. Could it be, perhaps, that Republicans are better at handling terrorists, and the public knows it?

2007-08-25 00:17:37 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-25 00:13:42 · 15 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5