Politics - 2 October 2007

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071001/hl_nm/learning_blocks_dc

2007-10-02 06:41:18 · 5 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6

How did this happen Why the goverment is not going for Gun ctrl.
Is it good or bad for the people to carry guns around.

2007-10-02 06:39:10 · 21 answers · asked by Roshan A 1

You would think that after falling off those bandwagons and on their faces time and time again that they'd be getting a little sore, wouldn't you? How many times can one be shown to be a fool until he or she starts to feel the humiliation of exposure?

2007-10-02 06:28:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or do you think that they both equally spew partisan trash?

I’d like your honest opinion, thanks.

2007-10-02 06:26:21 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Blacks aren’t supposed to stray from what the liberal party line says is good for black folks. What’s good for black folks, according to liberals, is the perpetuation of Victimhood. Teach the black man that he cannot help himself and encourage him to rely on his “betters” (liberals) to guide him.

Having an opinion contrary to this will earn you the title of "Uncle Tom" or worse

2007-10-02 06:25:59 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 06:25:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yet Limbaugh's "rant,'' as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called it this week, certainly sounded like a slap at "phony soldiers'' protesting the war -- and Limbaugh went on to expand his roster of "genuine phony soldiers'' on his show Friday, adding Rep. Jack Murtha of Pennsylania, a retired Marine colonel and decorated Vietnam veteran who opposes the war in Iraq.

2007-10-02 06:13:40 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Yet Limbaugh's "rant,'' as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid called it this week, certainly sounded like a slap at "phony soldiers'' protesting the war -- and Limbaugh went on to expand his roster of "genuine phony soldiers'' on his show Friday, adding Rep. Jack Murtha of Pennsylania, a retired Marine colonel and decorated Vietnam veteran who opposes the war in Iraq.

Limbaugh maintains it is his critics who owe veterans an apology for misconstruing his remarks. Critics are pressing Limbaugh for the same.

"This is not just the anatomy of a smear,'' Limbaugh complained on his program yesterday. "There's much more going on with this than just smearing me. There is an attempt, I think, as they have done throughout my career, to discredit me.''

(Rush Limbaugh on the radio. AP Photo by Medialink/WirePix, Jim Sulley)

VoteVets.org, a group of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, is launching a modest run of TV ads -- there's only $60,000 behind an overall TV and radio buy, which won't corner much cable time. The group says it will air a radio version of the ad during the Rush Limbaugh Show in the Washington, DC., market and and in his home market of Palm Beach, Florida.

The ad features Brian McGough of Washington, who was wounded by shrapnel in an enemy's explosion. McGough received the Purple Heart for his traumatic brain injury.

"More and more troops and veterans of Iraq believe George Bush's military policy has been a disaster...I am one of them,'' McGough says in the ad, facing the camera with stern words for the radio commentator. "Rush Limbaugh called vets like me "phony soldiers" for telling the truth about Iraq.

"Rush, the shrapnel I took to my head was real,'' he continues. "My traumatic brain injury was real. And, my belief that we are on the wrong course in Iraq is real. Until you have the guts to call me a "phony solider" to my face, stop telling lies about my service."

The ad closes with the comment: "Tell Rush Limbaugh to stop insulting our troops and veterans.''

Jon Soltz, an Iraq war Veteran and chairman of VoteVets.org, says: "Maybe Rush Limbaugh and his ilk haven't heard, but there's a new sheriff in town - America's troops and veterans, who are not going to sit idle while people like Rush demean the service of those who oppose the President's failed policy in Iraq.

"Maybe Rush got away with smears like this in the past, but he's not going to on our watch,'' Soltz says. "There's nothing phony about those who chose to wear the uniform and fight. And someone like Rush Limbaugh, who avoided service, is the one of the least qualified people on the face of the earth to pass judgment on us."

2007-10-02 06:12:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a liberal. I understand my own beliefs. But I would like to know what Conservatives believe is so wrong with the Liberal point of view. Points will be awarded to the person whose comments is the most eloquent, not whether I agree with you or not.

2007-10-02 06:09:56 · 23 answers · asked by Righteous1 2

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/09/28/martin.obama/index.html

EXCERPT FROM ARTICLE:
Sen. Barack Obama said Friday the fact he is viewed as a legitimate presidential candidate is testament to the progress America has made on race relations.

Denying that progress would "dishonor the memories of all those who fought for our civil rights throughout the generations," said Obama, the only African-American candidate running for the presidential nomination.

2007-10-02 06:09:46 · 15 answers · asked by Still Beautifully Conservative 5

I was just wondering, since there is a certain troll here (who shall remain nameless, but I think you know who he is) who keeps posting the SAME tedious questions over and over again about a certain ex-President who has been out of office for almost 30 years now. What psychological issues could this troll possibly have?:)

2007-10-02 06:09:17 · 13 answers · asked by tangerine 7

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071002/ap_on_go_co/us_iraq_tax

do you support it enough to pay an additional 2% in taxes (if you are poor) or 12-15% annually if you are rich?

2007-10-02 06:08:44 · 31 answers · asked by Free Radical 5

Farmers, soldiers, cops, firemen, truckers and anyone who works with their hands instead of their mouth...
We'd fight and die for our country. We do it every day. If a terrorist were to attack my lib neighbor, despite how much I dislike my lib neighbor, I'd put a bullet between the eyes of the terrorist. All I'd want in return is a "Thanks".
America isn't perfect. Libs make a few claims that are correct, but most are baseless and far out. There's cons that make some pretty far out statements too, but overall, I like my side better, because we'd NEVER tear this great (but imperfect) country down!

2007-10-02 06:05:13 · 27 answers · asked by never_vote_democrat 2

2007-10-02 05:56:32 · 19 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

Stand up with me for:
less taxes
Individual freedom
Say NO, to socailistic and big governent
Say yes to controlling your own lives
Fighting the war on terrorism
Securing our borders
Maintaining Life, Liberty and the persuit of happiness
Maintaining the Constitution and the Bill of Rights

2007-10-02 05:55:40 · 19 answers · asked by Moody Red 6

2007-10-02 05:49:21 · 29 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

For you Libs out there who are bound to give me a lame-*** answer, I'm taking a preemptive strike at you and telling you to 'stick it'!!

2007-10-02 05:39:11 · 15 answers · asked by Bam Bam Obama 3

2007-10-02 05:38:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

that is copied, pasted or linked to as factual material?

Doesn’t the LEFT disqualify anything from Fox, even if it’s an article from an AP source?

Media Matters IS biased and if you research it, for those who aren’t blinded, you’ll discover who the major backers are. And NO, I’m not going to do your homework for you.

2007-10-02 05:37:14 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

Senator Reid has attacked Rush Limbaugh on the floor of the senate, Rush has invited him to come on his show. Should he?

2007-10-02 05:18:42 · 21 answers · asked by kimmyisahotbabe 5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070928/ap_on_go_co/murtha_suit

2007-10-02 05:11:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 05:10:48 · 19 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

The organization is funded by George Soros and run by leftist David Brock. And Brock is close to Bill Clinton's former chief of staff John Podesta, founder of the powerhouse Democratic think tank Center for American Progress. Podesta is one of Hillary Clinton's top policy advisers.

You might as well reference The Onion or BushAwol.com.

2007-10-02 05:03:31 · 21 answers · asked by PNAC ~ Penelope 4

Would definitely be the perfect weapon against the U.S., don't cha think?

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-VVUXxHU3aaPJQnrPk9KowMnQhHCzpw--?cq=1&p=25

2007-10-02 04:31:01 · 15 answers · asked by Freethinker 3

2007-10-02 04:28:06 · 11 answers · asked by zorglub 3

Limbaugh was actually talking about the story of Jesse MacBeth, a fake "soldier" who never made it out of boot camp, yet was utilized by the anti- war left as a "veteran" who agreed with Iraq opponents.

BTW - If you are in the Military you can hear Rush on Armed Forces Radio Network broadcast 5 days a week. There are no liberal talk shows on this network.

2007-10-02 04:13:14 · 33 answers · asked by PNAC ~ Penelope 4

They have no time to answer any questions from those in a minority position in America .

Good for them till the minority assimilates into the community and asks its questions in a forum of all races we should applaud the republicans for taking a stand and not supporting separate but equal .

2007-10-02 04:11:47 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to hear suggestions on how to make health insurance more affordable for those who can't or have a hard time affording it. I'm not talking about those who are below the bracket where Medicare kicks in, but people like me who are middle class and keep seeing larger and larger chunks of our paychecks going to healthcare, who keep paying larger co-pays at the doctor, who get stuck in a job because if they leave they will lose their healthcare coverage...

2007-10-02 04:07:05 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-02 04:03:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why do the Democrats say that for socialized health care a family making $80,000 per year are 'poor' and must be included for the free health care program? When, at the same time, it comes to raising taxes, these same Democrats talking about raising the taxes on the 'rich' which they target as those making over $80,000 per year?

(Yes, Clinton increased the taxes on this bracket during his term)

2007-10-02 03:57:17 · 14 answers · asked by Dog Lover 7