Politics - 8 October 2007

Are the aims and goals of governments going in the wrong direction? Are people just cogs in a government policy to run a country as an industry?

2007-10-08 23:29:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm sick of a lot of the jokers out there. Are people that stupid that they fall for the crap American politicians spout? I seriously only vote for the ones I see as confident, strong and that possess the ability to lead. I don't like the ones that just say what people want to hear.

Obama is really guilty of that, and that's why I will not vote for him, even if he's black. It's embarrassing.

2007-10-08 23:10:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 22:55:40 · 12 answers · asked by Zardoz 7

2007-10-08 22:25:52 · 6 answers · asked by BULL BOY440VOLT 1

2007-10-08 21:24:32 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah E M 2

Ronald Reagan said this during his 1980 Presidential debates with Jimmy Carter, regarding the economy:

"A recession is when your neighbour loses his job; a depression is when you lose yours. And recovery will be when Jimmy Carter loses his."

Lol, what do you think - classic Ronnie quote! :p

2007-10-08 21:07:43 · 9 answers · asked by Quynh N 2

Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, the Columbine killers, Cho Seung-hui and Tyler Peterson, the Wisconsin sheriff's deputy, all shot and killed multiple people over perceived slights. How could people just take some guns and decide to do this? Were these people just born wrong in the first place? Some people I suppose, have an innate violent nature about them, what Michael Vick and dogfighters would call "game", I suppose.

Any experience with potential psychopaths that you all can share? Have you been afraid of anyone? Do you understand the mentality?

2007-10-08 20:59:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

MEDFORD, Ore. - High school English teacher Shirley Katz insists she needs to take her pistol with her to work because she fears her ex-husband could show up and try to harm her. She's also worried about a Columbine-style attack.

"This is primarily about my Second Amendment right and Oregon law and the simple fact that I know it is my right to carry that gun," said Katz

"I have that (concealed weapons) permit. I refuse to let my ex-husband bully me. And I am not going to let the school board bully me, either."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071008/ap_on_re_us/pistol_packing_teacher;_ylt=AqIuxQUHdjjbljLd1goYebZvzwcF

Virginian Tech has blood on it's hands because of foolish anti-gun policies like this. I say let the teachers and students (18+)who have permits carry their weapons!

2007-10-08 20:43:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

America is known over the years for acting out of loving motives. A lot of people the world over recognise this and look to America as the great hope. Now by an aberration some in America have been pushed towards immoral methods such as torture and secret prisons. Any 'gains' through these methods are lost many times over by their disheartening effect inside and outside the USA. America is much better than this, and the poverty of these methods needs to be exposed. What do others think?

2007-10-08 20:38:40 · 8 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5

wow....

war is sure not what it used to be.

Are we still in a state of war...like some are so fond of saying?

2007-10-08 20:08:06 · 5 answers · asked by me 1

Think about it.

Democracy was founded way before any Christian document was every written.

Would go far as to say that it is based on a Pagan Values System rather than a Christian one?

2007-10-08 19:42:41 · 18 answers · asked by iColorz 4

2007-10-08 18:55:15 · 20 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

USA is on the slide-economically.
Meanwhile China is growing rapidly.
The "Sleeping Giant" is now awake.

Will this be a good thing for the world considering USA's past bullying record in world affairs?

2007-10-08 18:21:37 · 10 answers · asked by Zed 2

Why did the US invaded Iraq?
Some people will say: Because they had WMD`s! Well they did not….
Well, at least they are free from a cruel dictator! Well, like so many others…
Now, what if a “coalition of the willing”, decided to free all Americans from this lunatic named George W Bush, which many call a dictator?
-He is not a dictator! We live in a democracy! True, but Chavez who republicans call a dictator was elected while our (ouch) friend Bush was selected.
So in theory he could be consider a dictator and therefore persona non grata for mankind.
How would Americans react if such coalition decided to invade the US to free its people from Bush?
The Iraq invasion is no laughing matter. It was an immoral, illegal state sponsored terror act against a sovereign nation, yet governed by someone as crappy as a leader as Bush is a retard.
Saddam received his punishment from its people. Bush will be punished by history.

2007-10-08 17:55:32 · 8 answers · asked by marcelsilvae 3

Do they want us to FORGET that they are BREAKING A LAW and have us feel all guilty for pointing out THEIR GUILT?

The following article is only 1 small example.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8S5D6V80&show_article=1
NEW YORK (AP) - Former Mexican President Vicente Fox said Monday that the United States is letting racism dictate its policies, especially when it comes to immigration.

***Note to Vincente...YOU don't let our tired and poor into your country for a FREE RIDE!!! DO YOU? Ah...no...ya don't. YOU put them in jail.

2007-10-08 17:44:25 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

almost all of their parties are in agreement that Iraq is a failure, and costing far too much. The only one repeating right-wing talking points was their Prime Minister, who sounded like he was getting his talking points straight from the White House.
Anyone else catch that?
What did you think about it?

2007-10-08 17:44:12 · 2 answers · asked by avail_skillz 7

Technology, politics, nuclear weapons, AIDS, third world countries, etc.

2007-10-08 17:41:05 · 6 answers · asked by man 1

2007-10-08 17:37:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

why, do americans think that america was built by americans when they need help from almost every country especially latin countries look at what happen in 9/11 america could'nt haddle the problem by itself even the president was crying because he knew the problem was to big for him look at what in new orleans with katrina how many people die and they were citizens of america and america could not even haddle that problem and now new orleans is mess up still, they are one of the poorest cities in america.

2007-10-08 17:30:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Believe it or not, most Democrats AGREE with the War in Afghanistan. Why can't you believe that? Is it because it seems that Democrats might actually agree with Bush on something? The truth is, there are many Democrats that believe that Afghanistan is the place we should be. People are talking about us abandoning Iraq? What about Afghanistan, where the most dangerous and threatening terrorist to America is? We've seemed to have forgotten about that war. Do you really ever hear it being talked about that much? People need to stop making uneducated accusations and do some research. Because people like Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have come out saying that we should work harder in Afghanistan. Sorry, but it makes you look really stupid when you say Democrats "deny" the threat of terror, when in fact, we are fully aware of the threat. Why is it so hard to believe that?

2007-10-08 17:24:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What is a course of action to prevent major world conflict? Do these peace initiatives apply to indigenous peoples?

2007-10-08 17:24:13 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

What dreadful things do they think she will do? I fact, the Clinton administration was rather centerist, not extream left.

2007-10-08 17:23:26 · 21 answers · asked by Lyle G 3

All, while you sit here on your @ss.

And, btw, I was active duty light infantry.

2007-10-08 17:23:13 · 8 answers · asked by Chris D 2

2007-10-08 17:14:51 · 12 answers · asked by truthfinder 2

2007-10-08 17:12:04 · 17 answers · asked by Chris D 2

Is she so paranoid that she suspects everyone of being a "plant" at her rallies or part of a vast right wing conspiracy?

Is she not USED to hardball questions from the media and her hand-picked audiences?


http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/07/400826.aspx
CLINTON GETS SNIPPY WITH IOWAN OVER IRAN

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones
NEW HAMPTON, Iowa -- At a campaign stop here, Hillary Clinton sparred verbally for several minutes with a man who pressed her on her recent vote to call Iran's army a terrorist organization.

Randall Rolph, from nearby Nashua, asked why he should support Clinton's candidacy when she did not appear to have learned any lessons from having voted to authorize force in Iraq.

Clinton thanked him for the question and explained her Iran vote would lay the groundwork for using diplomacy and sanctions to pressure that government.

Clinton accused the man of being a plant who had been sent to ask the question, to which he took exception, saying the question was a result of his own research.

2007-10-08 17:08:22 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

"Sthrnlyts" would be my choice. Very bright, secure and well balanced.

And if I was including conservatives in general, it would be "Chi".

2007-10-08 17:07:58 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-08 17:07:39 · 16 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-10-08 17:05:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Japan Maintains the three principles that the nation will (1) not produce nuclear weapons, (2) not acquire them , and (3) not allow their introduction into Japanese territory.

2007-10-08 17:02:51 · 4 answers · asked by reza k 1