Politics - 6 September 2007

2007-09-06 07:08:44 · 14 answers · asked by El Duderino 4

This was said on the floor of the Senate by Senator Schumer yesterday and virtually no one is covering it, "And let me be clear: the violence in Anbar has gone down despite the surge, not because of the surge....The lack of protection for these tribes from al Qaeda made it clear to these tribes, “We have to fight al Qaeda ourselves.” It wasn’t that the surge brought peace here. It was that the warlords had to create a temporary peace here on their own. And that is because there was no one else there protecting them."

Not only is he purposefully insulting the military, insulting their leader...Patraeus...someone HE voted for, BTW, but he is also contradicting what the Dems have said they want all along...an Iraqi populace that is taking control of its own fate.

Schumer is absolutely beneath contempt. He and his ilk can't stand the thought of the military actually succeeding in Iraq.

2007-09-06 07:03:38 · 21 answers · asked by kathy_is_a_nurse 7

Hitler said "how fortunate for those in power that people do not think." In current age of celebrity gossip and reality tv the apathy of the nation is obvious. But we have failed to heed the warnings and chart the triumphs of past.

Speaking historically, not only do we look like Germany in January of 1933 (a great people striving to reclaim their former glory), but the United States looks exactly like the Roman Empire just before it fell (outsourcing, illegal immigration, war between the Tigris and the Euphrates, a people divided, etc.). These are scary times we live in my friends. There seems that there is only 3 outcomes left.

1. Perserve the Republic and lose the empire (our dominance as Britain did after WWII)
2. Keep the empire and lose the republic (as Rome did under Augustus and Germany under Hitler)
3. Implode by doing neither.

Is this realistic? Is history repeating itself yet again? Or am I simply paranoid having read too much Edward Gibbon?

2007-09-06 07:03:08 · 19 answers · asked by msuetonius 2

Im not sure how to describe myself. Im pro- life, I'm not anti gay. I dont believe in owning guns, I'm against war (I know it's for a reason but I changed my mind about it after I saw news story after news story about these 18-20 year olds fighting and being murdered). I dont believe in the death penalty, and I think taxes should be lowered.

I have some liberal views, and some conservative views, so I'm not sure how I would describe myself politically?

(By the way, if you disagree with my views, answering just to tell me that I'm stupid or something isnt original, and isnt neccessary)

2007-09-06 07:00:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not sure any of them could handle a job of sorting mail.

2007-09-06 06:59:58 · 4 answers · asked by Zardoz 7

Are they insane or just stupid?

2007-09-06 06:55:03 · 14 answers · asked by John M 2

Does not one conflict 100% with the other?

2007-09-06 06:52:36 · 24 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

Like what company in China made it. Who the US company who paid the chinese company.

That would also be food grown. What company grew the food. Who processed the food, etc...

So, when we get bad food or bad children toys or bad pet food, then we know who did it & they can be held accountable? And we would know clearly who not to buy from or what not to buy.

Also, chemicals in our dishes or pots & pans should be made known if dangerous.

2007-09-06 06:52:07 · 3 answers · asked by LottaLou 7

But less honest?

2007-09-06 06:49:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Just because some cult member thinks a medical procedure a bad idea?

2007-09-06 06:40:59 · 9 answers · asked by John M 2

2007-09-06 06:40:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 06:39:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Demonizing Islam hasn't worked.... instead we have created more terrorists and enemies all around the world.... ala Germany yesterday.

2007-09-06 06:33:18 · 18 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2

??

2007-09-06 06:31:13 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since these programs are defined and guaranteed at the Federal level through the US Department of Education.

http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/iepguide/index.html

2007-09-06 06:31:01 · 12 answers · asked by oohhbother 7

"The defendants allegedly demanded and accepted payments ranging from $1,500 to $17,500 at any one time," the release from the U.S. attorney's office alleges. "In most cases, the defendants sought to establish and perpetuate a corrupt relationship with the cooperating witnesses to continue receiving bribes."

State Assemblymen Mims Hackett Jr. and Alfred E. Steele -- both Democrats -- and Passaic Mayor Samuel Rivera are among those arrested, the news release says.




http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/06/nj.arrets/index.html

2007-09-06 06:17:12 · 41 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3

Why do u criticize Bush for the war when:
1. many of the terrorist involved in 9/11 were Iraqis or had a friend or a relative living there
2. Iraq did have WMD, we have found them all
3. Hussein and Osama used to hang out together
4. We are now highly respected all around the world for liberating the Iraqis.
5. he even "did" tears over our dead soldiers
PS: I need some advice from u guys, I have just been sold a beach front property in Colorado, Do u think I made a good deal?

2007-09-06 06:13:55 · 27 answers · asked by Carol 2

Which pair would you rather encounter with your family walking down the street?

2007-09-06 06:09:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 06:08:48 · 13 answers · asked by Page 4

Many of you want website links so you don't just think i'm blowing smoke, so here you go:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070509-12.html

Signed on May 9, 2007.

The Dictatorship Law states IF a Catastrophic event occurs before november 08 (election month), the elections will be stopped.
In the event of a "Catastrophic Emergency" :
Bush will be become Dictator..
Our states will be on lock down..
The Martial Law will go into effect ..
And Citizens will have to "prepare".

What does "prepare" mean?

Well, on December 17, 2003 a "National Preparedness" law was signed

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031217-6.html

and parts state:

Americans will have to go through "Training and Exercises" ... "State and local governments, shall establish and maintain a comprehensive training program to meet the national preparedness goal."

So, honestly, what do you make of all of this?

2007-09-06 06:05:48 · 20 answers · asked by Buckeyes Chargers 2

“The National Coalition of American Nuns is impelled by conscience to call you to act promptly to impeach President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney for … high crimes and misdemeanors,” the group wrote in a letter written on behalf of its board members.
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2007/09/04/nuns-call-for-impeachment-of-bushcheney/

2007-09-06 06:05:44 · 10 answers · asked by justgoodfolk 7

when we all know what he wants to do and what he is going to do? Who does he think he is fooling?

2007-09-06 06:05:38 · 5 answers · asked by ez f 1

2007-09-06 06:02:49 · 20 answers · asked by ez f 1

He is in remission, but, it is a lethal disease, and can be, a virulant (fast spreading once penetrating the body) disease, with few cures, though, remission is obviously possible. I am curious as to what you might think?

2007-09-06 05:57:05 · 10 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5

I am asking for the opinions of Ron Paul supporters so if you want to tell me it doesn't make sense save your time.

Ron Paul has a lot of good things and ideas in my opinion, but I don't understand his desure to dump the department of education or how this makes any sense. I know education funds come primarily from the individual states, but even so, there are so many schools in dire need of funds that taking even more away doesn't seem logical at all.

If the entire point is to make the school system private then maybe I see the point, but with so many more important things on our plate right now how can he even consider this in his platform???

2007-09-06 05:56:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 05:50:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 05:37:48 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's our right and obligation to dissent, to accuse us of treason is propaganda nothing more.

2007-09-06 05:31:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 05:20:45 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this what we are looking for in our leaders?

Critics say Mr. Murtha, 75, is squandering taxpayer money, giving away federal dollars to handpicked businesses and projects without competitive bids or independent oversight.

Are you dems complaining about Haliburten getting contracts without bids? Funny how you pick up on that but ignore one of your leaders that do it every day. What a bunch of hypocrites!

http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070905/NATION/109040070/1001

2007-09-06 05:18:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous