Politics - 15 October 2007

when he said there were around 36 countries supporting the war in Iraq?

I mean, Canada, for example has 1 soldier they are withdrawing and the same goes for New Zealand?

England is withdrawing all troops by next summer.

Other countries have sent around 100 soldiers or so.

How many of ours are over there? 168,000!

With numbers like that, can Bush honestly tell the American people we are getting "support?"

2007-10-15 09:08:50 · 7 answers · asked by MadLibs 6

Sure the US is the richest country in the world, largely because of its "defense" spending and limited corporate control. Of all industrialized countries in the world, the US has the greatest gap between the rich and the poor. I think a primary reason for this gap is because we're also taxed the least compared to other first-world countries. So, do you believe the majority of Americans benefit from such concentrated wealth?

Having visited other countries like Canada, I felt a lot safer in downtown Vancouver than let's say, Los Angeles. Most of us are pretty aware of our crime and poverty-stricken areas surrounding us. I think it's time to increase social spending--something we could actually benefit from our taxes.

2007-10-15 09:06:27 · 12 answers · asked by joe s 3

Woman?

2007-10-15 09:04:15 · 31 answers · asked by Moody Red 6

Israel or Turkey? Maybe the fire in Texas.

2007-10-15 09:02:34 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 09:02:31 · 7 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7

2007-10-15 09:01:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bush is a figure of fun and hatred, Gore has just won the Nobel Peace prize. What do you think the major differences would be if Gore had won the election. How would the world be different, not just the US.

2007-10-15 08:58:59 · 11 answers · asked by Mancloud 3

I can see him now with that stupid smirk on his face.

2007-10-15 08:53:05 · 54 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 08:44:08 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

What you are willing to risk not to lose them? Are you willing to infringe upon the "Civil Liberties" of others? Finally if, like religion, we all have our own believes, how can they be defended/protected?

2007-10-15 08:40:55 · 9 answers · asked by vinsa1981 3

Almost a century after the fact,our wonderful Democrats decide to pass a resolution condemning Turkey for genocide.Doesn't it seem just a little convienient that this resolution upsts the Turks who have been supporting our war on terror.Could it be that Nancy and the dems were looking for a way to de-rail the recent tactical gains in the region?

2007-10-15 08:29:59 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why is the 43rd President of the United States of America the Greatest President EVER?

2007-10-15 08:18:27 · 43 answers · asked by FOX News Watcher 1

I am American. And after the war and our stupid f*cking president...I am ashamed to admit that I am American.

My question is for anyone living in another country.
Why do you assume all Americans are the same?
Why do you assume that all of us want this war?
Why do you assume that we think its right to kill thousands of children for PEACE???
It makes no sense.
(I know not ALL of you do this, but can you at least tell me why OTHERS do this?)

There is an old saying...Bombing for peace is like f*cking for virginity.
This war is wrong.
Our president is a idiot. He has ruined this country of any good reputation it could have possibly had.

And that is not a opinion.

2007-10-15 08:02:44 · 21 answers · asked by Megan 3

2007-10-15 08:00:41 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 07:57:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems that in today's America everyone wants the government to control everything such as healthcare, retirement, etc. thus chipping away bit by bit at our freedom. I just wonder if our Founding Fathers who were adamant about less government would even have a chance at winning an election in today's America. So sad where our country is headed.

2007-10-15 07:49:28 · 12 answers · asked by AmericanPatriot 3

A. union membership
B. on the job training
C. hiring policies
D. interviewing techiques

My answer is a. is that correcT?

2007-10-15 07:45:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

like it was during WWII?
Roosevelt didn't trust the news media to tell the truth.
Is that what it's coming to today

2007-10-15 07:40:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

True conservatives and liberals will always disagree on certain issues, but when the argument is that anyone who disagrees with Bush on Iraq "hates the troops" or "wants the terrorists to win," do you realize how idiotic that sounds (especially considering that you are referring to at LEAST half of America).

2007-10-15 07:37:55 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

As many of you know I frequently ask questions pertaining to radical Islam. A good majority of the responses from the Left have absolutely nothing to do with the question at hand.

US embassy take over in Iran – 1979
Kidnappings of 10 Americans in Lebanon – 1982-91
Suicide truck bombing of US embassy, Lebanon – 1983
Suicide truck bombing of US marine barracks, Lebanon – 1983
Bombing of US Embassy annex in Kuwait – 1983
Suicide bombing attack of US embassy Lebanon – 1984
Hijacking of Kuwait Airways Flight 221 – 1984
Restaurant bombing, Madrid Spain – 1985
Hijacking of TWA 847, Beirut – 1985
Rheine-Main air base bombing, Frankfurt Germany – 1985
Hijacking of cruise liner Achille Lauro, Port Said Egypt – 1985
Hijacking of Egypt Air 684, Malta – 1985
Rome and Vienna airport grenade and gun massacres – 1985
The bombing of TWA flight 840 – 1986
La Belle Disco bombing, West Berlin – 1986
Pan Am flight 103 bombing, Lockerbie Scotland – 1988

2007-10-15 07:28:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to repost because so many of you didn't understand the question.while calling my opinion racist most of you basically said the alternative to condi or clarence was a counter culture thug keeping it real.I like many others consider myself a educated, professional, moderate trying to build bridges where hannity and limbaugh have divided us. In trying to understand conservative thinking (oxymoron) i asked why black people in this administration have a proven track record of cosigning whatever their bosses say. there is no leadership from condi or clarence they blindy follow despite their stellar educations and reputations. is it to much to ask them to think and speak for themselves instead of high ranked puppets.

2007-10-15 07:19:48 · 13 answers · asked by doc_of_three 2

Do you think they'd give up their power and step down peacefully? Or, do you think it would take an armed revolution?

2007-10-15 07:17:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

and still prefer that American soldiers should die for democracy? Do you think think it's worth it!

2007-10-15 07:17:04 · 7 answers · asked by Lance 5

I voted for George Bush four times (twice when the father ran, and twice for George W, who I consider the greatest President EVER). Our economy is soaring, we are the most respected and loved nation worldwide, and things couldn't be better if you're an American. I think we need to keep it in the family, if you know what I'm saying.

Any chance Jeb Bush will consider a run in the near future?

2007-10-15 07:12:43 · 31 answers · asked by Deke 5

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Dont push the debt onto your kids!!!

Please Repost This Everywhere You Can!!!

2007-10-15 07:09:58 · 5 answers · asked by stopusdebtnow 1

I, for one, would like for him to keep appealing his verdict all the way through the election season....leave no stone unturned Larry, we're behind you!!.....no Larry, that's not what I mean when I say behind you.

2007-10-15 07:08:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The left is literally doing logical loop-de-loops in order to meld together contradictory ideas. Liberals seem to care more about protecting the environment, then they do about the lives of unborn babies. Liberals make jokes about practicing Christians, & they make excuses for Muslim terrorists. Liberals say that they support free speech, but they are responsible for political correctness. Political correctness is censorship by any name. Liberals say that they're against discrimination, but they support racial quotas systems.
Liberals say that they support diversity. Real diversity is about acknowledging difference, enjoying those differences, but understanding those differences are important & when you do, you realise just how evil the ideology of multiculturalism is. Multiculturalism is the very antithesis of diversity, it is the destruction of human uniqueness. And of course multiculturalism was created by liberals.

2007-10-15 07:04:17 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm going to school to be a teacher, and from what I've seen so far, our school systems do very well with what they have. The biggest problem is not letting teachers TEACH, and forcing them to teach to benchmarks.

We try to educate EVERYONE. That includes the mentally handicapped (special ed) and people that don't care and don't want to learn. They bring us down relative to other developed countries where the education system is much more competitive than the job market (the opposite of our system).

Of course, perhaps if teacher pay was decent, you'd have more highly qualified teachers. I graduated in the top 3% in undergrad (I'm going for an MA now). Most sharp students declined to go into teaching, leaving that avenue for the C students.

The one thing that could be said for the Soviet Union - they could teach their kids to read. You had good students made to be teachers. Here, good students want to join the fat cat world.

2007-10-15 06:58:01 · 21 answers · asked by redguard572001 2

2007-10-15 06:48:18 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 06:48:02 · 11 answers · asked by Johnny D 2