Politics - 30 August 2007

Would we still be mining asbestos without a respirator?

2007-08-30 10:10:03 · 3 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-08-30 10:08:16 · 32 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6

On January 20, 2009 . . . what would they do

2007-08-30 10:06:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

communicate and initiate to the world a peaceful co-existance for the future?

2007-08-30 10:06:39 · 4 answers · asked by nsprdwmn 3

Will he start shooting up the polls tomorrow and bump Hitlery out of the front seat?

Fred Thompson 2008

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/08/30/post_50.html

2007-08-30 10:04:41 · 8 answers · asked by Antiliber 6

2007-08-30 10:03:13 · 17 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6

"Teamsters Union said Wednesday it will ask a federal appeals court to block the Bush administration's plan to allow Mexican trucks to carry cargo anywhere in the United States."

2007-08-30 09:58:03 · 9 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-08-30 09:54:12 · 36 answers · asked by Page 4

In Congress, Clinton was thwarted by the reactionary conservative majority in virtually every attempt he made to pass legislation that would attack al Qaeda and terrorism. His 1996 omnibus terror bill, which included many of the anti-terror measures we now take for granted after September 11, was withered almost to the point of uselessness by attacks from the right; Jesse Helms and Trent Lott were openly dismissive of the threats Clinton spoke of

2007-08-30 09:50:29 · 17 answers · asked by justgoodfolk 7

Did bombing win it? Did living in fear? I realize that some were scared and built bomb shelters and McCarthy was runnning around paranoid.

2007-08-30 09:48:04 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=6758601843984132441&q=%22scott+ritter%22&total=117&start=20&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=6

2007-08-30 09:42:33 · 7 answers · asked by . 5

According to this article it is not...your thoughts?

http://www.agoracosmopolitan.com/home/Frontpage/2007/08/28/01728.html

2007-08-30 09:36:21 · 3 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

Does that make sense? Of course not. You can't DO it, so there can't be at liberty to do it.

Should individuals then have the liberty, the right, to something that doesn't NECESSARILY exist? Such as, any specific amount of wealth in any form - since that doesn't necessarily exist but must be created - if there's an absolute right to it, by someone else?

In that latter case, is it acceptable to have a construct of individual liberty that is not equal among individuals? I.e., if you have a right to something that someone else must create, then you and he are certainly not equal.

2007-08-30 09:17:14 · 13 answers · asked by truthisback 3

The personal misery of another gay, who happens to be a successful republican politician? Look at all the jokes in here. All the stereotyping. These are the tolerant democrats, and they are supposed to be above all of that. I don't expect anyone to out their self, but I would like reactions, please.

2007-08-30 09:15:38 · 22 answers · asked by Yahoo Answer Angel 6

Socialist? Leftist? Collectivist?

I like Leftist Collectivist - I think that sums it up. They vary in degree only but they share a tendency to advocate the same means - subjugation of the individual to the state.

And we should refer to fascists as "Rightist Collectivists" - the use of both terms would make it very clear that we were recognizing that socialists and fascists are merely two rival tribes of collectivists.

2007-08-30 09:14:36 · 27 answers · asked by truthisback 3

QUESTIONABLE TIES
Tracking bin Laden's money flow leads back to Midland, Texas
by Wayne Madsen
On September 24, President George W. Bush appeared at a press conference in the White House Rose Garden to announce a crackdown on the financial networks of terrorists and those who support them. “U.S. banks that have assets of these groups or individuals must freeze their accounts,” Bush declared. “And U.S. citizens or businesses are prohibited from doing business with them.”


But the president, who is now enjoying an astounding 92 percent approval rating, hasn’t always practiced what he is now preaching: Bush’s own businesses were once tied to financial figures in Saudi Arabia who currently support bin Laden.


In 1979, Bush’s first business, Arbusto Energy, obtained financing from James Bath, a Houstonian and close family friend. One of many investors, Bath gave Bush $50,000 for a 5 percent stake in Arbusto. At the time, Bath was the sole U.S. business representative for Salem bin Laden, head of the wealthy Saudi Arabian family and a brother (one of 17) to Osama bin Laden. It has long been suspected, but never proven, that the Arbusto money came directly from Salem bin Laden. In a statement issued shortly after the September 11 attacks, the White House vehemently denied the connection, insisting that Bath invested his own money, not Salem bin Laden’s, in Arbusto.


In conflicting statements, Bush at first denied ever knowing Bath, then acknowledged his stake in Arbusto and that he was aware Bath represented Saudi interests. In fact, Bath has extensive ties, both to the bin Laden family and major players in the scandal-ridden Bank of Commerce and Credit International (BCCI) who have gone on to fund Osama bin Laden. BCCI defrauded depositors of $10 billion in the ’80s in what has been called the “largest bank fraud in world financial history” by former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. During the ’80s, BCCI also acted as a main conduit for laundering money intended for clandestine CIA activities, ranging from financial support to the Afghan mujahedin to paying intermediaries in the Iran-Contra affair.


When Salem bin Laden died in 1988, powerful Saudi Arabian banker and BCCI principal Khalid bin Mahfouz inherited his interests in Houston. Bath ran a business for bin Mahfouz in Houston and joined a partnership with bin Mahfouz and Gaith Pharaon, BCCI’s frontman in Houston’s Main Bank.


The Arbusto deal wasn’t the last time Bush looked to highly questionable sources to invest in his oil dealings. After several incarnations, Arbusto emerged in 1986 as Harken Energy Corporation. When Harken ran into trouble a year later, Saudi Sheik Abdullah Taha Bakhsh purchased a 17.6 percent stake in the company. Bakhsh was a business partner with Pharaon in Saudi Arabia; his banker there just happened to be bin Mahfouz.


Though Bush told the Wall Street Journal he had “no idea” BCCI was involved in Harken’s financial dealings, the network of connections between Bush and BCCI is so extensive that the Journal concluded their investigation of the matter in 1991 by stating: “The number of BCCI-connected people who had dealings with Harken—all since George W. Bush came on board—raises the question of whether they mask an effort to cozy up to a presidential son.” Or even the president: Bath finally came under investigation by the FBI in 1992 for his Saudi business relationships, accused of funneling Saudi money through Houston in order to influence the foreign policies of the Reagan and first Bush administrations.


Worst of all, bin Mahfouz allegedly has been financing the bin Laden terrorist network—making Bush a U.S. citizen who has done business with those who finance and support terrorists. According to USA Today, bin Mahfouz and other Saudis attempted to transfer $3 million to various bin Laden front operations in Saudi Arabia in 1999. ABC News reported the same year that Saudi officials stopped bin Mahfouz from contributing money directly to bin Laden. (Bin Mahfouz’s sister is also a wife of Osama bin Laden, a fact that former CIA Director James Woolsey revealed in 1998 Senate testimony.)


When President Bush announced he is hot on the trail of the money used over the years to finance terrorism, he must realize that trail ultimately leads not only to Saudi Arabia, but to some of the same financiers who originally helped propel him into the oil business and later the White House. The ties between bin Laden and the White House may be much closer than he is willing to acknowledge.

2007-08-30 09:14:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Was the Police Officer who arrested the Republican Bathroom Sex Perv. Craig himself a Republican who actually voted for him?

2007-08-30 09:12:17 · 2 answers · asked by Its me 4

Are you really prepared? Remember the most important thing: Have your arguments ready to blame the opposing political party! Work them out now, study the possible counterarguments. Be prepared to blame Bush or Clinton (your choice). Does everyone have a waterproof box in their basement with reams of data from the web and videos of speeches? You don't want to get caught unprepared!!!


( Oh, and grab a flashlight and some bottled water too. )

2007-08-30 09:09:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

This one again?

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21297802-663,00.html

2007-08-30 08:58:17 · 17 answers · asked by Cherie 6

I got this same bonehead d j saying this. I guess that if a crime is committed and the suspect gets away he isn't guilty of committing a crime by this suggestion.

2007-08-30 08:57:21 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think campaigns like "Rock the Vote" and "Vote or Die" actually influence the youth and non-voters of America to vote in the elections?

2007-08-30 08:42:07 · 7 answers · asked by twiggysrevenge 5

Murtha and left judged them believing dubious testimony.

2007-08-30 08:39:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

After the toy recalls I heard today a chocolate now is being recalled because of maggot contamination It was on radio so chances are it's true. I think if U.S. stopped imports from China it would force them to produce safer items. It is true Quality over Quanity...Right????

2007-08-30 08:23:46 · 16 answers · asked by kizziegirl2000 1

One last question mainly directed at the Terrorist Threat Diminishers .

Your Children and Your Family --

If we do get hit by the terrorists like they promised to very soon , will you be able to look into the eyes of your children and family members and say... ... . . " I'm sorry , Mommy / Daddy really didn't understand the reality of the threat " , and " I'm sorry that Mommy / Daddy didn't prepare our family for this type of circumstance" ??

Are you that cold-blooded that you could do that ?

2007-08-30 08:17:55 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 08:17:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

The ultimate in reality TV this fall on FOX. 10 people, 1 house. Only one will be left standing. Only one can be named President of the United States.

Each week contestants perform tasks. The week's winner is immune from the vote, the rest can be voted off by the public. Last man or woman in the house gets to be president.

Your thoughts? Any worse then how we do it now?

2007-08-30 08:11:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Norman Hso has been a fugitive from justice since 1991 in Calf. He's been supporting the Clinton's and other democrats illegally for years ,making hugh donations thur friends and business associates.Now that the media gives the story the cover-up begins. Hillary says she didn't know so she will give some of the illegal funds to charity,why not all of it?Politics as usual!

2007-08-30 08:07:28 · 12 answers · asked by Dragons Slayer 7

He's got charisma, supreme intelligence, and seems to be almost omnipotent. There's nothing to dislike about this great man. I think it's great that he's got tons a troops in Iraq and Chink-town Korea. We need protection from these scumbags and that's the only way to do it. Why do people disagree?

2007-08-30 08:05:55 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

That politicians have always been this corrupt but it simply wasn't as glaringly obvious in the past as it is today?

There was a time, not too many years ago, that we didn't have 24/7 cable news, that many things that might have come out into the open, simply never did.

Are we better off today than we were say, 25 or 30 years ago when we were simply more naive? I'm disgusted with most politicians in today's world. As each day passes, that disgust grows and the distrust increases.

If you're going to respond, keep in mind that one side is just as guilty as the other. We've reached the point that we're arguing over which side is LESS corrupt. How sick is this:?

2007-08-30 08:04:38 · 45 answers · asked by Anonymous

Sen. Clinton wins the Democratic nomination, But Sen. Obama was a very strong competor wininng is several states making a close primary. Sen. Obama decides to run as a Independant in the general election. So the general election balot for the presidancy reads Sen. Clinton (D), Sen. Obama (I), Giuliani (R). Who wins, why and could this be a possible senario? This is just a hypothetical question so have fun with it.

2007-08-30 08:01:40 · 10 answers · asked by CA04 2