Politics - 2 October 2007

The bank says I have to have fire insurance on my home, but it's expensive! Where's Hillary? The DMV says I need insurance on my car, but it's expensive! Where's Hillary? My wife says I need to carry life insurance, but it's expensive! Where's Hillary? I say I need homeowner's insurance, but it's expensive! Where's HIllary? If I forgo all this insurance it could leave me without a home, possessions, or a car to get to work, but it sure is expensive! How come Hillary is so focused on one aspect of insurance? Let's have the government pay for it all!

2007-10-02 08:00:49 · 15 answers · asked by Bigsky_52 6

Just curious

Its like calling a Conservative Republican a Liberal just because he doesn't support the war!

2007-10-02 07:56:04 · 16 answers · asked by scottanthonydavis 4

So far this year all we have heard about is how democrats are going to raise our taxes. Today we have heard even more. Are there any taxes that democrats dislike?

2007-10-02 07:54:58 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071002/od_nm/usa_politics_laugh_dc

2007-10-02 07:54:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

You have to be kidding!! A week ago (give or take) I saw an article in the news (online) that Hillary now wants to donate a $5000 bond into a trust account for EVERY baby born in the United States, which they will be able to access after the completion of high school. Riiiiiight. Who is going to pay for THIS? TAX PAYERS, of course. You know damn well SHE isn't going to donate a penny out of her own pocket. What do you guys think? Another plot to WIN votes. She's full of empty promises. She won't have California if I have anything to say about it. I'm voting this year!!!!!!

2007-10-02 07:54:05 · 17 answers · asked by Mistress Lucy 4

He says he has a plan to get us out in 3 months.

2007-10-02 07:50:05 · 27 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5

The liberal newspaper The New York Times did their own recounts in Florida and said Bush won. Why can't hippies get over it?

2007-10-02 07:48:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am referring to fighting over dwindling water supplies and diversion of water supplies within the USA.

2007-10-02 07:47:29 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 07:42:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 07:42:17 · 23 answers · asked by Holy Cow! 7

2007-10-02 07:39:32 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 07:37:26 · 30 answers · asked by Beth 2

I have heard doctors say this for years . We can have veterans hospitals and charity hospitals but the middle class are burdened with the poor and the rich .
The rich pay only the same rates as the middle class does .

They often seek addiction treatment for their kids and wifes because they are off earning money all the time .

The poor can't afford it and the middle well they break a kids arm once and he learns to stay off drugs and avoid that 15,000 dollar 30 day program . 1200 dollar cast verses 15,000 . I say we need to get rid of insurance all together .

Cancel work mens comp and make employers pay for injuries at work .

If each person only had to pay what they owed instead of what everyone owes divided by everyone we would be better off .

2007-10-02 07:37:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so, what have the Dems done to make sure that our military is strong?

2007-10-02 07:35:09 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to see some of the jingoists on here prove that America is more free than any other country in the world. Prove it. I don't think many of them have ever been to another country. I believe about 75% of the world's nations are just about as free or more than the USA. I think the USA is actually falling very far down the list of free countries actually.

I'd like to hear reasons. Don't list the usually hellholes that are the exceptions like Haiti, Iran, Libya or North Korea, let's hear comparisons to France, Sweden, Barbados, Bolivia, Thailand, Ghana, Kenya, not places like the Dominican Republic where you took Christian youth group missions to the poorest parts of that country.

America is not the freest country in the world, it is probably much closer to fascism than many people think.

2007-10-02 07:26:15 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would YOU vote for a Muslim a Jew or an Atheist?

2007-10-02 07:19:44 · 32 answers · asked by Page 4

What do you do that supports our troops? I give bood every 8 weeks, I send at least one package a month to a unit that I don't know, my daughter writes thank you letters every other day, plus a lot of other things. If everyone is so quick to claim that people either love or hate the military, what do you do to show that you support our troops? The reason this is in politics is because people on here assume that Liberals do nothing to boost our troops morale. I want to know what you do!

2007-10-02 07:19:21 · 17 answers · asked by Lisa M 5

2007-10-02 07:16:10 · 29 answers · asked by Spartacus 3

People need to stop feeding the homeless like they do with the bears and alligators .
Stop feeding them and they move on and go away .

Set up a place for them to eat and they mill around all day within a few miles of the free food .

They start lining up 30 minutes before the food is even ready to be served .

I say keep moving the food further and further out into the country and draw them away from the city .
In a few weeks you could clean up the city of these smelly people always begging for spare change .

2007-10-02 07:11:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Militarily Challenged? or Phony Soldiers.

Has NOTHING to do with the Vets in the service..

NORTHWEST CRACKDOWN ON FAKE VETERANS IN “OPERATION STOLEN VALOR”
Phony Vets Scam more than $1.4 Million and Damage Image of Honorable Veterans
U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Sullivan today announced some of the results of “Operation Stolen Valor,” a year long effort to investigate and prosecute those who lie about their military service for financial gain or other reasons. Sullivan and Doug Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the Veteran’s Affairs Office of Inspector General detailed eight prosecutions in the Veteran’s Affairs Northwest Region in 2007.

“As a Vietnam Veteran, and the father of a decorated Army officer currently serving, I feel very keenly the damage done by Jesse Macbeth and these other fakes,” said Jeff Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. “Macbeth’s lies fueled hostility to our servicemen in Iraq and here at home. Those who falsely claim medals for heroism, cheapen the recognition of our true war heroes.”

“The ‘phony war hero phenomenon’ plagues the American landscape and tarnishes the service of thousands of veterans who have served honorably. It strangles VA resources from providing critical care and benefits to deserving veterans returning from war,” said Douglas J. Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the VA Office of Inspector General, Western Field Office. “It all boils downs to this: these phonies submit claims to the VA for compensation and medical benefits they are not entitled to, and it takes away valuable resources from those who are entitled.”

In a dozen cases under investigation in the northwest, the fraud totals more than $1.4 million. Eight of the cases have been publicly filed and are in various stages of being adjudicated:

*Jesse Macbeth, 23, Tacoma, Washington, sentenced today in connection with his fraudulent claims of military service. Macbeth sought medical benefits claiming to suffer from PTSD related to service in Iraq and Afghanistan, in fact, Macbeth was discharged from the Army about a month after he joined. Macbeth never traveled outside the U.S. with the Army. Macbeth duped reporters, claiming to be a decorated Army Ranger who had witnessed war crimes.

*Reggie Buddle, 60, Puyallup, Washington, sentenced July 30, 2007, for Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Buddle posed as a decorated Marine Corps Chaplin presiding over weddings, funerals and baptisms. Buddle was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and two years of probation.



*Larry Lewis Porter, 52, Seattle, Washington, sentenced April 19, 2007, for Mail Fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain disability benefits from Veterans Affairs. Porter was sentenced to 37 months in prison. Porter claimed he suffered PTSD from experiences in the Navy, however investigation revealed the events were fabricated. Loss Amount: $134,000

*Roy J. Scott, 71, of Port Angeles, Washington pleaded guilty August 31, 2007, to Use of an Altered Military Discharge Certificate to obtain VA Compensation and Medical Benefits, and Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Scott claimed he had served in the Marine Corps in Korea, that he was wounded in combat in Korea, and that he had been awarded the Korea Defense Medal, Korea Star Medal, and a Purple Heart (due to alleged gun shot wounds sustained during combat in Korea). Scott claimed to be honorably discharged, when in fact, he never earned those medals, never served in Korea or any foreign country and was Court-Martialed out of the Marine Corps. Loss Amount: $21,960.

*Merrick K. Hersey, 64, of Vancouver, Washington, Hersey was indicted August 1, 2007, for Use and Possession of Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Statements. Hersey is a fugitive and is being sought by law enforcement. Hersey applied for benefits claiming he served in 1967-68, was awarded two Purple Hearts (for wounds sustained in active combat) and the Bronze Star (awarded for heroism). Hersey claimed he suffered from PTSD and sought benefits. In fact, Hersey never served in the Marine Corps at all. Loss Amount: $2,688.

*Michael D. Heit, 58, of Harrington, Washington, pleaded guilty yesterday (September 20, 2007) in U.S. District Court in Spokane, Washington to Use and Possession of a Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Claims of Military Medals. Heit claimed he was a Vietnam vet who was held as a prisoner of war. He claimed to have been awarded three Purple Heart medals and the Silver Star. None of that is true. Loss Amount: $3,500

*Elvin J. Swisher, 70, of Idaho, is charged with Wearing Unauthorized Military Medals, False Statements, and Theft of Government Funds. Swisher falsely claimed he was wounded in Korea and that he had been awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and other medals for valor. Loss Amount: $95,000.

*Carlos Riosvalle, 83, of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced April 9, 2007, in Multnomah County for multiple counts of Theft by Deception. Riosvalle collected benefits claiming to have been “shot down while a pilot in World War II.” In fact Riosvalle never served in the armed forces. Loss Amount: $22,818.

These cases were all investigated by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General VA-OIG. The VA Office of the Inspector General operates a HOTLINE for the public to confidentially and safely report crimes like “Stolen Valor” involving VA or its programs. Call 800-488-8244, or fax to 202-565-7936, or e-mail to vaoighotline@va.gov, or write to VA OIG HOTLINE, PO Box 50410, Washington, DC 20091-0410.

The cases filed in the Western District of Washington are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ronald J. Friedman. For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110.

2007-10-02 07:10:43 · 21 answers · asked by Antiliber 6

Is military justice broken?

After several bad cases in Iraq, the system is showing signs that it works well.
By Gary Solis
September 10, 2007
American soldiers and Marines in Iraq are convicted of the homicides of noncombatants but sentenced to no confinement; no officer is held accountable for abuses at Abu Ghraib prison. These are just two disturbing military legal headlines.

Why are court-martial convictions seemingly hard to come by? The homicides of 24 Haditha civilians, including women and children, for example, resulted in court-martial charges against eight Marines, including four officers. Almost two years later, however, charges have been dropped against -- so far -- two of the four alleged shooters and one of the four officers.

2007-10-02 07:10:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 07:06:16 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I love reading, though it does get quite redundant and boring, all of the Republican comments about all the Liberals do is complain and whine all of the time.

So you're saying that you have never complained about a President that you didn't agree with?

Excuse me while I back away from the computer to avoid the electric shock from the bolt of lightning that will come down and strike you.

2007-10-02 07:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by MadLibs 6

It is not my intention to cast Senator Clinton in the role of Honest Abe, but can we hear about policy and platform rather than personality? The way the Bush League is carrying on about unimportant personal traits makes me wonder why they cannot attack her ideas. Are they that good?

I have not asked the question, "Would modern Republicans have been acceptable to Lincoln?" That would be another debate, and I think the answer would be no.

2007-10-02 06:53:53 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Hillary getting a little chummy with George W. Bush? Does this bother you like it does me? Does it bother you that she's basically voted to give everything to Bush what he's asked for? I'm serious about this because, although I like Hillary and respect her alot, I think she's too chummy with him and way too accomodating to corporate special interests. What do you think. I'm particularly asking those who are voting for Hillary. I'm a liberal and this is an honest inquiry.

2007-10-02 06:51:30 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Hillary getting a little chummy with George W. Bush? Does this bother you like it does me? Does it bother you that she's basically voted to give everything to Bush what he's asked for? I'm serious about this because, although I like Hillary, I think she's too chummy with him and way too accomodating to corporate special interests. What do you think. I'm particularly asking those who are voting for Hillary. I'm a liberal and this is an honest inquiry.

2007-10-02 06:50:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

All of the opponents of public health care condemn it as Socialist, and insist it will be the first step on the slippery slope to a Communist takeover. Canada, Great Britain, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Dweden, Norway and Finland all have been using public health care for more than half a century. Can anybody tell me when to expect the capitalist system to crumble?

2007-10-02 06:46:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would these preventive measures help us save money on welfare payouts?

2007-10-02 06:44:07 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 06:42:29 · 25 answers · asked by Freethinker 3

Let's just assume for sake of arguement its costing 1 billion dollars a day, and that 3% profit is 3 million (cause not all of that 1 billion goes to contractors).

Let's assume that this war in Iraq and the occupation are illegal and only done so that government can fund these contractor projects.

We've lost 4000 soliders or will by end of 2007.

How about instead of these illegal wars and occupations of other countries, the politicans can have 30-40 million dollars a day,

they can give this money to their friends,

This not only saves US taxpayers about 960-970 million dollars a day, but we'll not have to lose any US soliders.

What do you think.

2007-10-02 06:42:12 · 4 answers · asked by Spartacus 3