Politics - 24 September 2007

2007-09-24 05:28:08 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

No matter what they say or do about any candidate, Dem or Rep, will it sway your vote?

2007-09-24 05:27:49 · 20 answers · asked by Jim C 5

2007-09-24 05:24:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-24 05:21:00 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Songs that have political implications...Perhaps even songs that talk about racial or economic inequality.

2007-09-24 05:18:03 · 16 answers · asked by golfer_guy86 1

Ahmedinecad is to speak in Georgetown University. The university officials say, they would let even Hitler voice his opinions. But this same Georgetown University prevents the Armenian patriarch to speak.

Please, someone explain to me why freedom of speech doesn't exist when anyone other than the diaspora Armenians want to speak. It was their own spiritual leader, for God's sakes? Not mention the fact that they donot let anyone opposing their views speak...

2007-09-24 05:15:13 · 5 answers · asked by Totally Blunt 7

I do. What about you?

2007-09-24 05:12:40 · 36 answers · asked by Liberal City 6

I tend to think yes.

They would say that it's always good to hear from someone with an "interesting perspective."

2007-09-24 05:11:58 · 5 answers · asked by Private Deek 2

Why is freedom important? To what extent should the government control the personal and economic decisions that citizens make?

2007-09-24 05:10:20 · 7 answers · asked by ThatOneGirl 2

That sticker and your support brands you as a parrot of Soro's and now a traitor to your country. It is possible that it may subject you to street justice by American patriots.

Isn't it time to just grow up and remove it?

2007-09-24 05:08:43 · 6 answers · asked by Private Deek 2

Do the dems Clinton, Pelosi and the like accept the fact that eventually, we will be serving our fanactial muslim masters?
They won't defend General Petraeus against the indesciable attack by their friends at MoveOn.org.. An outfit that wants to see the defeat of our country. Also, they want to turn and run when many aspects of the conflict in Iraq are positive.

2007-09-24 05:06:49 · 13 answers · asked by Nvr2soon 6

Republicans and Democrats, no matter how they quarrel, say that USA must stay in Iraq. The public opinion is to withdraw ASAP.
What does it mean for the democracy this indifference of the two clans?

2007-09-24 05:04:08 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the arguments for a flat tax, but have never really seen a coherent argument about why such a flat tax system would be bad. I've puzzled over why our current convoluted system is good for anyone other than tax accountants. Can you give me a cogent argument for the current system instead of a simpler flat tax? (Please remain civil. I am going to be a hard sell here, since I already believe the flat tax would make more sense. A convincing argument will have to be thoughtful and provide facts. Name calling won't help me understand your point of view. I've made mistakes or had lapses in information before, and as a result have changed my mind. I can be convinced if you provide a solid answer.)

2007-09-24 05:00:54 · 19 answers · asked by Arby 5

For years, birthrates in Western countries have been sub-replacement fertility (and barely replacement in the US). This goes back about 40 years.

At the same time, the Muslims (who already hate us, which is a result of 50+ years of foolish foreign policy) have very strong fertility rates. Might the Muslims decide to invade some Western countries and engage in nation-building about 50 years from now? Or might they just decide to conquer us and create a World Islamic Government? The Muslims are going to run Europe in a few decades, as a result of Europe's underpopulation.

Even if the Muslims don't invade, underpopulation could severely harm our economy. If you think outsourcing is a problem now, wait until there are alot fewer American workers in a few years when the Baby Boomers retire.

How are going to deal with Underpopulation in order to prevent Western Civilization from being wiped out?

2007-09-24 04:59:31 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-24 04:57:22 · 8 answers · asked by Run Lola Run 4

I keep hearing people that we have a problem in the USA that people do not have health insurance. Another problem we have is that people do not drive with adequate auto insurance or collision.

To me the government does not belong mandating healthcare coverage, however this train wreck is coming down the pike real soon. Since we are into the social programs, why don't we make auto insurance a government funded program as well. That way we all have equal coverage should we get into an accident.

Thoughts on this crazy idea?

2007-09-24 04:54:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have voted Rublican since 1981, Ronald Reagan won me over...I love Reagan. Yet I am sick of Republicans who run on the right and then govern from the left. I DEMAND smaller LESS intrusive government...I want LOWER taxes, Less government regulations. The Republican party has left me behind...we NO longer have the same values. In 2004 I gave the leadership ONE more chance...now I'm done! And no I am not wasting my vote...if anything I will be sending a message!!


Anyone else coming with me?

2007-09-24 04:52:18 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does this possibility cause you great concern ?

What would be the consequences ?

I'll with-hold my opinion for now because I'd like to see what you have to say .

2007-09-24 04:50:23 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to think that the Politics section of Y!A is made up of readers, so I would like to know what everyone is reading right now. I'm currently reading the book "Germany: A New History" by Hagen Schulze.

2007-09-24 04:46:15 · 15 answers · asked by tangerine 7

Please list the ideology differences, and examples (name of politicians) of each type. Thank you.

2007-09-24 04:43:59 · 6 answers · asked by Think Richly™ 5

2007-09-24 04:33:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

if so, can i get some intelligent opinions? especially concerning the book "manufacturing consent." but anything will do. good or bad.

if you haven't read him please do not bother answering. you will only be demonstrating your ignorance.

2007-09-24 04:23:31 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I keep hearing that the police who should secure the president of Iran should be Jews .
Does this imply that Jews will not do their Job or is it a way to blame the Jews if something happens .

2007-09-24 04:22:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we say we stand for the rule of law, freedom, the first amendment and we also have the best thing going for all in the world then why be afraid to have Mr. Ahmadinejad talk all he wants. If I were a student and had the opportunity to listen to a world leader I would get their early with pad and pencil and prepared questions on issues I disagreed on. You cannot learn hiding in the closet or under your blankets. If we are right we will prevail. Diplomacy works...weren't we preparing to do in the north Koreans not to long ago. Lets talk so that we may walk or all fight, no chicken hawks, no exemptions, no you go and I'll make millions like some are doing now. BS, I have lost enough family members to misguided wars. I spent some of my best years in a God forsaken place serving in the Armed Forces while some people went to school and prospered. I had to start from the bottom, playing catch up and never did. So no, celebrate courage like that of Pres. Lee Bollinger of Columbia.

2007-09-24 04:14:30 · 11 answers · asked by cristales 5

2007-09-24 04:09:00 · 14 answers · asked by Spartacus 3

Pundit TV - O'Reilly, Hannity, Olbermann, et al. Have they formed our opinions for us? The danger I see is that TV is now too one-way; there is little to no consideration or input from the populace before they put their opinions on the air. Does anyone else find this troubling?

2007-09-24 03:57:16 · 16 answers · asked by El Duderino 4

Let me be the first to point out that I give polls little to no credence but have repeatedly seen people post polls here and some who do it almost daily.

I did find this to be of interest and for those who do pay attention to polls, do you only post them and pay attention if it heralds your side? Also, based on this poll, do you think that our Presidential election is going to be closer than most people think?

Exerpts:

Clinton and Obama -- Drags on the Ticket?
September 23, 2007 12:44 PM
Very interesting Democratic poll, revealed in today's Washington Post, showing that GOP frontrunner Rudy Giuliani is more popular in key congressional Democratic swing districts than Obama or Clinton.
This would seem to show that despite enthusiasm among Democrats (and some in the media) for their candidacies, Obama and Clinton may not be as powerful in a general election match up as they may right now seem -- and in fact, may be a drag on the ticket in some areas, an argument Sen. John Edwards is trying to underline as he depicts himself as the more mainstream Democrat.
The Clinton and Obama campaigns dispute the findings, of course.
Link for article:

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2007/09/clinton-and-oba.html

Link for poll:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/22/AR2007092201024_pf.html


A recent survey by Democratic pollster Celinda Lake, however, showed Clinton and Obama trailing former New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani (R) in the 31 Democratic-held House districts regarded as most imperiled in 2008, and even potentially serving as a drag on those lawmakers' reelection chances.
The poll was conducted in August but has not been previously reported. It paints a "sobering picture" for Democrats, according to a memo by Lake and Daniel Gotoff that accompanies the poll report.
Giuliani takes 49 percent to Clinton's 39 percent, while the former mayor's lead over Obama is far smaller, 41 percent to 40 percent. "Despite Obama's relative advantage over Clinton, both candidates are significantly underperforming against the generic Democratic edge in the presidential and even against party identification," Lake and Gotoff wrote.
The news gets worse for Obama and Clinton as one delves deeper into the survey.
While the average lead of Democratic House members stands at 19 percentage points in the 31 vulnerable districts -- all but two of which are part of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's incumbent-protection program known as Frontline -- that number sinks considerably when the lawmakers are linked to either front-runner.
"Some people say [your Democratic incumbent] is a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton and will support her liberal agenda of big government and higher taxes if she becomes president," the poll stated, before asking respondents whether they would still vote for their incumbent or choose a Republican candidate.
Of interest, these are Democratic pollsters.

2007-09-24 03:54:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Jay Leno did a gig where he had two college students (highly acclaimed colleges ) travel the country(apparently blind-folded or something) and then placed them at famous American Landmarks and asked them where they thought they were . Other follow-up questions too . At the Hoover Dam Leno had each one hold opposite ends of a dollar bill right over the spot where the time zone changes . He explained that the middle of the bill was exactly where the time zone line was . He then had them move the dollar about 2 inches and said "It's 11:00pm Pacific Time on one side so what time is it on the other "? -- LMAO . One said " 11:15 " ? And the other said " 10:50 "? - YEP !!

So while you're pondering your answer I'll give you just a little more food for thought .. . . . Read this and then try to convince me that college students are capable of discernment. . .. . . >>> http://archives.cnn.com/2002/EDUCATION/11/20/geography.quiz/index.html

2007-09-24 03:49:36 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2007/09/bush-hillary-cl.html

EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE:
"I think our candidate can beat her, but it's going to be a tough race," Bush tells the author. "I will work to see to it that a Republican wins and therefore don't accept the premise that a Democrat will win. I truly think the Republicans will hold the White House."

2007-09-24 03:41:22 · 44 answers · asked by Still Beautifully Conservative 5

You will just have to get the quote yourself...

The question that I TRIED to ask before that couldn't make its way past the CENSORS is: now that even Pet's military peers and colleagues know him to be Bush's lapdog, can we all embrace the FACT that Pet does not serve the USA and its people but rather the interests of his employer President Bush?

2007-09-24 03:28:10 · 18 answers · asked by Free Radical 5