Politics - 1 November 2007

In this context, is it true that the US has no friends, only interests?

2007-11-01 05:08:49 · 14 answers · asked by tattoocandlehead 2

Your thoughts please.

2007-11-01 05:08:46 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think it's ironic that Fred Thompson came to San Francisco and blatantly stated that he against civil unions for same sex couples. He has a lot guts to say that in SF, eh?
http://cbs5.com/local/local_story_304190050.html

2007-11-01 04:56:21 · 23 answers · asked by Liberal City 6

2007-11-01 04:52:32 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

.....why do our special ops soldiers and covert operatives go through it routinely as part of their anti-interrogation training?

2007-11-01 04:51:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

California's sex offenders are having a tough time with new restrictions, so many of them are declaring themselves homeless so that the state has a more difficult time tracking them.

Other states are experiencing problems as well, should you take the time to read the link that I'm providing.

http://breitbart.com/print.php?id=D8SKE9B00&show_article=1&catnum=0

This is a true dilemma... What to do? How to deal with it?

2007-11-01 04:45:22 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Bush said it was unfair to ask Mukasey about interrogation techniques on which he has not been briefed. "He doesn't know whether we use that technique or not," the president told a group of reporters invited into the Oval Office.

Further, Bush said, "It doesn't make any sense to tell the enemy whether we use those techniques or not."

So only the people in the adminstration are friends? Hes not telling us are we the enemy?

2007-11-01 04:41:56 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-01 04:37:31 · 22 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

I see these posts about religious displays and disagreeing with what is being taught in schools. Do people here get involved in their community or just post about it online?

2007-11-01 04:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

1. Are you satisfied with the say your life is going?
2. Are you happy?
3. What would you change if you could about your life?
4. What is your political affiliation?

I AM VERY HAPPY! I would not change a thing about my life and I'm a Republican.

2007-11-01 04:34:35 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-01 04:31:33 · 13 answers · asked by afridi 1

1. "We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."

2. "We have to build a political consensus that requires people to give up a little bit of their own ... in order to create this common ground."

3. "I certainly think the free-market has failed."

4. "I think it's time to send a clear message to what has become the most profitable sector in (the) entire economy that they are being watched."

Was it...
a) Karl Marx
b) Lenin
c) Mussolini
d) None of the above

2007-11-01 04:30:42 · 9 answers · asked by scml14 3

2007-11-01 04:26:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

The government school district in Galveston, Texas is threatening to sue a parent for what the school district says is libelous material on the parent's website. Sandra Tetley runs a site – www.gisdwatch.com – where she posts information about the local government school system and its officials. If she does not remove the statements from the website, the strict plans to sue her.
Tetley accuses trustees and administrators of breaking the law. Her group, Galveston Alliance for Neighborhood schools, has a history of criticizing the district for reconfiguring its middle schools, closing elementary schools, meeting in illegal executive sessions, refusing to divulge contents of a letter from a civil rights consultant, and for issuing a budget forecast that was off by $10 million.
One legal expert says that it is "rare and unlawful" for the district to sue a citizen. Government entities cannot sue for libel. Some call this potential lawsuit an intimidation tactic, and even worse, a great big waste of taxpayer dollars.
Tetley says that people are tired of what the government is doing, and that they are going to use our own money to silence us.
Our government schools are so pitiful .. it's sad more parents aren't as proactive as Tetley. Once the parents of this country recognize what they're doing to their children, and once these parents start demanding some semblance of school choice, things may begin to change.
Her web site:
http://www.gisdwatch.com/
Galveston Daily News:
http://news.galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=67e7147b74f58ff1
I admire her for speaking out. What are your thoughts?

2007-11-01 04:25:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

or bad math skills?

If things are so bad, why are they so good?
With all the gloom coming out of Wall Street, the Democrats on the campaign trail and the mainstream media, a remarkable thing just happened: Real gross domestic product, the best summary report of the American economy, came in at a breathtaking 3.9 percent annual rate for the third quarter. In fact, following the 3.8 percent growth rate for the second quarter, the U.S. economy has posted its strongest quarterly growth in four years. The economy actually appears to be speeding up, following the relatively sluggish performance of the prior 18 months.
On top of this, the inflation rate is actually slowing down. The consumer spending deflator is reading 2.1 percent for the past year, compared to over 3 percent six quarters ago. The core inflation rate is down to 1.9 percent, below the Fed's 2 percent target.
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/LawrenceKudlow/2007/11/01/despite_the_gloom,_more_bush_boom

2007-11-01 04:22:22 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous

My last question about her was deleted, so I will play nicely this time. I think she should not be allowed to spew her hatred on TV. Imus was fired for much less.

2007-11-01 04:21:28 · 28 answers · asked by Gaia 3

I am asking for your gut feeling.

2007-11-01 04:12:06 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

Honest question, I am wondering why they vote to deny civil rights protections and marriage rights to people like themselves?
Here is another one.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071101/ap_on_re_us/lawmaker_extortion_1

2007-11-01 04:11:42 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should Christian based churches bring a class action suit against the US Government for violating the 1st amendment rights and of course their right to practice religion? You konw freedom of religion to exercise it when you desire.

2007-11-01 04:07:33 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

the presdidential canidates were standing together saying the pledge of alleigence, and obama, refused to put his hand over his heart or say the pledge. what does everyone think about that?

2007-11-01 04:04:34 · 15 answers · asked by bby 1

Or is there a conservative version as well?

Examples, please...

2007-11-01 04:01:51 · 11 answers · asked by Dastardly 6

Mitt Romney, Mike Huckabee....pretty much anyone on the right who is religious gets labeled a religious zealot....don't you know that you can be religious without being a psycho freak?

FYI - I'm not religious at all....

2007-11-01 04:00:53 · 10 answers · asked by smellyfoot ™ 7

2007-11-01 03:58:57 · 11 answers · asked by NONAME 1

How is it that they weren't able to predict how poorly Bush would perform?

2007-11-01 03:58:11 · 11 answers · asked by Big Paesano 4

I heard one conservative argue that not saying the "Lord's Prayer" in school was due to the liberal bias in our education system. Apparently, our school system is full of bias from College profs down to Kindergarten.

Is it bias to tell one religious group that they can't monopolize an education system? I know it sounds like a sooapbox, but I wonder, please tell me where I'm missing the point by assuming that religion and spirituality should be taught at home?

2007-11-01 03:54:55 · 19 answers · asked by hydrovitae 3

2007-11-01 03:53:11 · 38 answers · asked by Spartacus 3

If you think Congress should hault working on bills that the President threatens to veto, do you think that eliminates our system of balance?

If you think Congress should continue to present bills to the President that he threatens to veto, what purpose would it serve?

Also, should the President compromise with Congress, or Congress compromise with the President?

This is not in reference to any particular subject, but just a general question. Please answer according to the question. Thank you!

2007-11-01 03:51:19 · 15 answers · asked by Lisa M 5

Who actually has the nerve to protest @ a funeral? Who does that? Was that something Jesus inspired them to do?

http://www.tothecenter.com/news.php?readmore=3501

And the crazy thing is - the minister @ the church is saying, he has no plans on stopping. I feel that is one of the most disrespectful and distatseful things a person can do.

I don't agree w/ the war - but I still support the troops. Which party is taking responsibility for these wacko's?

(& yes I said wacko's - although I generally try to refrain from name calling. Because I think the constitution covers a persons right to be STUPID & OUTRAGEOUS. But I hope you can forgive me - considering these extreme circumstances..)

2007-11-01 03:43:52 · 18 answers · asked by LADY beautiful mind (is sexy) 5

But the people who believe that Bill and Hillary Clinton murdered and raped people are completely rational.

2007-11-01 03:42:49 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Hillary well behaved?

2007-11-01 03:41:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous