Politics - 22 September 2007

2007-09-22 04:31:45 · 9 answers · asked by HillBillieNot 3

First: Congress passes a law that underage smoking is illegal

Second: Congress passes a law that, once every year, the legal smoking age goes up by one.

So eventually, smoking will fade out.

I know. Tobacco lobyists will never let it happen. And there will be some underage smokers. But humor me.

I use to run track and cross country (and I still would be if my school has a team). Sometimes, on practice 2-miles and 3-miles, I would run by some smokers. And I hated it; it was literally painfull. And I hate the smell and walking by it when I go from class to class. So that's why I'm very anti-smoking.

And of course, somebody will say its that persons right to smoke. But my - and everybody elses - right to good health and peace of mind IS more important than somebodies whim to smoke.

So would you support congress if it tried this?

2007-09-22 04:23:13 · 7 answers · asked by Mitchell 5

Appears Ahmadinejad's visit to UN next week will be coupled with his visit to Columbia University.

Of course Bush supporters as well as those who detest the man are against such a visit, much less a speech.
I say it is always important to study one's enemy. I look forward to hearing what he has to say.
I imagine many in foreign countries all over the world detest Georgewbush. That's not to say that they wouldn't want to hear what he has to say. Especially in person.

How do you feel about the invite by Columbia?

...and please, let's move a little further than thoughts that Ahmadinejad will be speaking about 'same-oh-same-oh'......
because that is the same thing our own president does......

Thanks.
(btw, tickets are nearly sold out )

2007-09-22 04:20:35 · 13 answers · asked by rare2findd 6

2007-09-22 04:17:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) seal the borders with more border guards and technology.....and crack down heavily on those employing illegal aliens..essentially fining them out of business with such fines as $50,000 for each illegal hired, and mandatory 1 year jail sentences for top management.

2) Begin troop withdrawals from Iraq with aim of being out of there by July 2008.

3) Balancing budget is a priority and start down path right now

4) Balancing trading is a priority

5) Education of our children is a priority for increase competitiveness worldwide

6) Devise ways and means to drastically reduce the cost of health care and consequently health insurance.

7) No american contractors on battle field...just soldiers as in the past.

8) imperative to embark on a top priority urgent program that will encourage and manadate that we use american know how and ingenuity to have cars on our roads within 15 years that will not rely on any gasoline at all, and at least 50% withing 8 years.

2007-09-22 04:08:42 · 12 answers · asked by ez f 1

In another post dharmabear asked if Bush was the biggest embarrasement as a world leader, so I'd really like to know everyone's opinion of today's BEST world leader.

2007-09-22 04:07:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

When they return home to visit their families between tours, why did you vote to deny them the same length of time at home as they spent on a tour of duty?

Another Republican mouthpiece on the radio was ranting how war is sacrifice, and therefore the American troops must be willing to make sacrifices in order to win this war ...

So apparently it's not enough to leave your family and travel half way across the world many months .... to a strange, inhospitable land ... and face many, many unseen dangers that could kill or dismember you .... that's NOT enough sacrifice for our dear little Republican friends in Congress .... They insist on denying these troop adequate time with their families between tours.

2007-09-22 04:05:44 · 14 answers · asked by HillBillieNot 3

Conservatives who used to be libs, did you view your move to the GOP as a step up in the socio-economic hierachy?
Libs are you libs because you believe a social hiearchy is unjust?

2007-09-22 03:47:29 · 8 answers · asked by Standing Stone 6

The USA appears to be doing all the giving and Canada and Mexico all the taking in this.

2007-09-22 03:34:21 · 7 answers · asked by ? 7

Where are the many good folks who would make wonderful leaders

2007-09-22 03:25:55 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

What impeachable offenses has he committed? Okay, I know he's an idiot, can't talk, can't joke blah blah blah. So what! If he should be impeached as so many think, than why hasn't he? No evidence? or no crimes? 10 points to honest answers regarless of political party. Clowns go find somewhere else to spread your agenda. Serious analysis only.

2007-09-22 03:16:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or will they think about their own political careers & save their jobs. I am neither Dem or Rep. Just curious to hear what others may say or think.

2007-09-22 03:08:06 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Public Law 107-40 107th Congress Joint Resolution To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against those responsible for the recent attacks launched against the United States.That the President is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.

2007-09-22 03:04:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already asked this question once, I'm curious to see how the answers change now after I add my reaction to the original answers:

This question was over-the-top and mainly meant to get a rise out of Republicans, but I did find out something interesting...almost all of them made the same ridiculous argument...that if someone questions the use of of private contractors (who really are accountable to NO ONE regardless of guilt or innocence), that must mean they don't care when civilians get killed by terrorists?

2007-09-22 02:59:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am tired of bogus claims that our brave contractors are only interested in profiting off war and want to keep the chaos and mayhem going perpetually.

GOD BLESS AMERICA...AND NO ONE ELSE. SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AND CONTRACTORS....

anyway libbies, its people that kill, not guns.
Thank God for President Bush !!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070922/ap_on_go_co/us_blackwater_probe

2007-09-22 02:59:21 · 12 answers · asked by ballerb j 1

Why don't they want our troops to have just as much time at home as they spend in Iraq? With our service members having 2,3 and 4 tours of duty do they not deserve to spend the same amount of time at home?

2007-09-22 02:54:25 · 32 answers · asked by Stephanie is awesome!! 7

I think it is. This especially happens during election time. The Democratic candidates have to mess either with pointless rumors or outright lies ranging from whether they actually earned their medals in war to whether they are homosexual or not. What do you think ? And if you agree, why would the Republicans feel a need to resort to such tactics ?

2007-09-22 02:49:59 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6

in Iraq?and with our military?

2007-09-22 02:40:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

free suits & watches or ?would libs fix him a plate lunch too?

2007-09-22 02:24:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 02:22:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 02:08:55 · 35 answers · asked by Darlingthatsfabulous 1

ex. FDA

2007-09-22 01:48:06 · 12 answers · asked by Timber 4

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/09/21/2007-09-21_hillary_clinton_im_not_a_lesbian.html
Hillary Clinton officially declared she's not a lesbian - not that there's anything wrong with that.

Do you believe her?

2007-09-22 01:42:19 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 01:41:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-22 01:37:44 · 16 answers · asked by ☆Dana☆ 3

http://www.spiegel.de/international/spiegel/0,1518,334165,00.html

2007-09-22 01:36:38 · 18 answers · asked by Snowth 4

2007-09-22 01:35:11 · 12 answers · asked by Darlingthatsfabulous 1

There are womens groups in THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES that are organizing right now to try to stop "The illogical and destructive policies of America".

I had to laugh out loud, these women don't organize for better health care or opportunities for their children.....but they are organizing IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES to protest BUSH!

And the Bushies on Yahoo think they are fooling people!

2007-09-22 00:49:57 · 11 answers · asked by easy_game_101 2

It used to be that one voted for political leaders that possessed common sense and work experience. It so appears that now it is based on education from an Ivy League school with a major in political science.

What does a degree in political science from an Ivy League college teach that prepares one to be an expert in everything without having to physically work to gain actual experience?

2007-09-22 00:49:39 · 9 answers · asked by Traveler 4

I know for a fact that no Jews work in the White House. All the Bush advisers are Black & Mexican thugs.

Jews is a moral race that God had created to protect the moral of all human beings....cough...cough.....Monica....cough

2007-09-22 00:46:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous