Politics - 30 August 2007

as history and science has proven since the earths beginning, will the scientists who advance their theories as fact thereby costing people millions and millions of dollars on an issue we have a miniscule effect on be held accountable?... or will those duped into believing "man made" global warming throw a parade and claim that because of the efforts of a few thousand people in a world of 6 billion people they made the difference to reverse "global warming"?

2007-08-30 06:10:33 · 16 answers · asked by Mr. Perfect 5

Knowing that Hillary will be the next president?

2007-08-30 06:08:37 · 14 answers · asked by Handy man 5

A republican senators indiscretions (no Im not trying to exonerate this guy) or a presidential candidates that has previous issues with Chinese campaign contributions also being tied to a Chinese grand theft fugitive. Since this story has been on the back burner here is the story for those not aware
Norman Hsu, a prominent Democratic fundraiser who has funnelled hundreds of thousands of dollars into Hillary Clinton's Senate campaigns and pledged to raise $100,000 for her presidential bid has been a fugitive from justice for 15 years.

In 1992, he pleaded no contest to charges of grand theft and agreed to serve three years in jail. But something funny happened on the way to prison; he never showed up:


Since 2004, one Norman Hsu has been carving out a prominent place of honor among Democratic fundraisers. He has funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign contributions into party coffers, much of it earmarked for presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York.

In addition to making his own contributions, Hsu has honed the practice of assembling packets of checks from contributors who bear little resemblance to the usual Democratic deep pockets: A self-described apparel executive with a variety of business interests, Hsu has focused on delivering hefty contributions from citizens who live modest lives and are neophytes in the world of campaign giving.
It gets better. Apparently, Mr. Hsu "forgot" that he is a convicted felon:
On Tuesday, E. Lawrence Barcella Jr. -- a Washington lawyer who represents the Democratic fundraiser -- confirmed that Hsu was the same man who was involved in the California case. Barcella said his client did not remember pleading to a criminal charge and facing the prospect of jail time. Hsu remembers the episode as part of a settlement with creditors when he also went through bankruptcy, Barcella said.
The Wall Street Journal has some interesting facts about Hsu and his donors:
Yesterday, The Wall Street Journal reported that a modest home in a middle-class San Francisco suburb, where the family of mail carrier William Paw resides, is listed as the address for many contributions to the Clinton campaign. Mr. Hsu once listed the home as his address, according to public records, and the Paws' donations closely tracked his.

Hsu is known in fundraising circles as a "bundler" - someone who collects checks from large groups of wealthy donors and presents them to the campaign. Since many of these checks and donors list one single address of a house in a San Francisco suburb, suspicion is that most of that money could be Hsus' and that he either created many donors or re-imbursed contributors for their donations.

Hillary's troubles with another big contributor, Peter Paul, and a star studded gala fundraiser for her Senate campaign that was improperly reported to the FEC resulted in large fines. One begins to wonder just how many other fundraising scandals involving Hillary Clinton are out there just waiting to be discovered.

2007-08-30 05:56:43 · 26 answers · asked by CaptainObvious 7

I just watched some video from military.com of "insurgents" accidently blowing themselves up? stupid incompetent terrorists. For some reason they didn't plaster video of thier own accidents all over the website. Go figure.

This was followed by a foul mouthed loser kid who could control his parents minds to give him video games and make them talk like wiggers. I'm not sure what the point of this part was though. But the kid was happy that he got all his stuff for getting a D and his A student sister got mac and cheese and a hot dog, while foul mouthed johnny got a new laptop. If this stuff isn't subversive I don't know what the point of it is.

2007-08-30 05:53:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would U be willing in believe that the this was the excuse for the neo-cons to press their agenda of Global Domination and now they're trying to get the NAU up and going as well.The Neo-cons being picked by George Bush for his administartion doesn't seem to be just condincidense,doesn't it?

2007-08-30 05:50:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

And are people harder on Republicans that are discovered to be gay/scandals because they profess that it is wrong while secretly engaging in the wrong behavior?

2007-08-30 05:44:35 · 29 answers · asked by justme 1

If yes, then another question;
Is his conversation a running dialogue or the traditional prayer type relationship?
If traditional prayer, then another question:
Does God answer prayers?
IF so then you know God told Bush to invade Iraq and whether or not he told the Palestinians is completely irrelevant.
Our country is indistinguishable from a theocracy. Our leader makes decisions based on prayer and the answers to prayer. So why grief Iran etc.

2007-08-30 05:44:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-30 05:41:42 · 12 answers · asked by Sincere-Advisor 6

I want to know if this is true, and if he had complied, what would of happened? Some people have told me, that we gave Saddam a chance to be peaceful, is this true and does that help justify our invasion?

2007-08-30 05:40:00 · 21 answers · asked by Jim S 4

ATLANTA - Baggy pants that show boxer shorts or thongs would be illegal under a proposed amendment to Atlanta's indecency laws. The amendment, sponsored by city councilman C.T. Martin, states that sagging pants are an "epidemic" that is becoming a "major concern" around the country.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070823/ap_on_fe_st/atlanta_sagging_pants

2007-08-30 05:37:42 · 15 answers · asked by Holy Cow! 7

2007-08-30 05:33:46 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems like women are naturally predisposed to leadership and strength under stress. As a man, I can't figure out why they, as a gender, don't have more cooperation and political power. Can someone explain this to me?

2007-08-30 05:33:13 · 27 answers · asked by l 5

I first thought that this was another one of those "Conspiracy Theories" you hear about but the more I've read on this, it seems more than a possibility to happen, and yet no one I know has any idea this is going on behing US citizens backs.

2007-08-30 05:26:09 · 7 answers · asked by Alex W 2

Id like your opinions. Before you read, know that i am in no way expressing my opinions. I have no racist beliefs.

I hear the phrase "Black power", "Black pride", etc etc. Theyre socially accepted expressions.

When people hear a phrase "White power, "White pride", assumuptions are formulated that the person saying it is a member of a racist group or holds racist beliefs.

Personally I dont use the phrase white power, I simply draw conclusions on people based on their conduct, not their color. Having said that, I see this as a double standard.

What are your opinions of the use of phrases White Power compared to Black Power?

2007-08-30 05:26:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or should they work towards a new world order in which there is supremacy of international law and all countries have more or less equal rights under that law?

2007-08-30 05:24:04 · 8 answers · asked by Sincere-Advisor 6

what might be the larger impact on our country if this trend continues?

2007-08-30 05:17:27 · 14 answers · asked by bush l 1

Of if you feel it's already there, will he keep it?

2007-08-30 05:17:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

In many cases they seemed to be complete morons, who clearly either were not qualified for the job, or worst, had experience in the field, but actually experience being an opponent and activist against the very things the department is supposed to represent.she was in charge of heading.
Was this some sort of perveted sick joke on the american people?

2007-08-30 05:09:59 · 20 answers · asked by ningis n 1

God is not a republican, God is not a Democrat. God is the Almighty, The Ruler of All. Better than any of us down here on earth. So when will you give it up? God does not hate liberals either. And all liberals are not anti-Christian. What about your atheist republicans? There are those people wandering around. Why can we not leave the Church and the State seperated?

2007-08-30 05:03:35 · 17 answers · asked by Senator D*L*P™ 5

2 cars
microwave
3 tvs
internet access

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Im all for raiseing wages in america, but still, poor isn't the same as it was

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I know some will say "they bought it on a credit card"

Understand that im 60grand in debt myself, but dont consider myself poor when at the end of paying bills i have 0

2007-08-30 05:00:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

To adress real issues that affect our everyday lives?

2007-08-30 05:00:29 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

as an Englishman who is currently in the USA on business i feel i must ask this.
Most Americans i have met are not too bad and i think they deserve to be cut some slack.
Why oh why do people continue to make fun of them?
Its an utter disgrace

2007-08-30 05:00:24 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

...and instead, they blame the "rich" for their squalor???

2007-08-30 04:44:36 · 18 answers · asked by bradxschuman 6

See insults and threats of harm directed against certain posters, against African-Americans, Mexicans, illegals, women, Jews, atheists, liberals, non-Christians, gay people, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, other prominent Blacks and women.

And yet they just took down another of my postings and sent me yet another violation notice. See my question, "Who runs this site?" for more information.

I am not in favor of censorship. But this is selective censorship.

2007-08-30 04:43:19 · 11 answers · asked by Raven 2

Troops are moving into Washington
http://www.wesh.com/news/13949580/detail.html

President Bush has pretty much put into effect the NORTH AMERICAN UNION.......
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070829/ap_o...

The big protest is scheduled for Sept. 13th rallying for Bushs impeachment.
Iran and the US are inching closer to war.
Whitehouse officials are jumping ship.
It's really getting out of control or under more control however you look at it.

2007-08-30 04:41:47 · 16 answers · asked by Enigma 6

to include non-taxable six figure housing allowances?

2007-08-30 04:37:32 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

Here's my opinion -- I care about all my fellow Americans regardless of political differences . However , I'm troubled by what many of you are posting on this site . Specifically the fact that some of you folks are so damn busy kicking the other guy and arguing about meaningless or lesser issues , while we are about to enter September . Why is that relevant ? -- Well , because many of you have forgotten or just refuse to listen , that the terrorists have continually promised lately , that there's a major attack coming on our country. . . . and soon too . September would be logical , but it could happen in October or whenever . But the fact remains that the terrorists don't usually come-out with many video warnings unless an attack is imminent . The State Department , Homeland Security and others have also warned us . . . rather ambiguously , but warned nevertheless .

Now doncha think that maybe we should be discussing ways to help each other just in case this does happen ?

2007-08-30 04:37:15 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

public believe?

"The [administrations] memo argues that the GAO will not present a "true picture" of the situation in Iraq because the standards were "designed to lock in failure,"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070830/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_iraq

2007-08-30 04:32:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some info:
• $45.5 Billion spent this year and $30.1 billion of that was incarceration alone.
• The total cost of drug abuse in the US is estimated at $143.4 billion… that includes indirect costs.
• Drug use has increased in every way measurable since prohibition.
• 20% of all drug traffic is interrupted. 75% interruption would be needed to begin effectiveness.
• The average markup for legal drugs, both pharm and recreational (tobacco, alcohol, etc) is 10-15%. The average markup for illegal drugs is 1000% reflecting the so-called “risk premium”.
• The illegal drug trade, by any standard, is a hugely profitable and successful business venture. Impossible to estimate, profits are believed to be in the hundreds of billions, annually.
• Illegal drugs and drug use are theorized to be responsible for a permanent underclass.
• Prohibition, in theory, creates a premium as reflected in price, creating a market for cheaper and usually more dangerous and destructive drugs like Meth, and Crack.

2007-08-30 04:31:51 · 10 answers · asked by Incognito 5

moonbeam proposed 15 I think thats too low, I think 20% is enough

2007-08-30 04:28:16 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous