Politics - 26 November 2007

George Washington states, “It will be more consistent with those circumstances, and far more congenial with the feelings which actuate me, to substitute, in place of a recommendation of particular measures, the tribute that is due to the talents, the rectitude, and the patriotism which adorn the characters selected to devise and adopt them. In these honorable qualifications I behold the surest pledges that as on one side no local prejudices or attachments, no separate views nor party animosities, will misdirect the comprehensive and equal eye which ought to watch over this great assemblage of communities and interests, so, on another, that the foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens and command the respect of the world.”

2007-11-26 03:48:25 · 12 answers · asked by kickitup21 1

For the last 100 years or so, a prerequisite for being conservative was a healthy distrust of the government. I was raised to not put much faith in the government, and never really trusted them myself. Nor did all of the conservatives i ever knew. Yet in this day and age, conservatives are ones that actually trust the government. They trust the feds with their private medical records. They trust the feds enough to stand by and all the deniel of Habeas Corpus to American Citizens. They trust the government enough to allow the FBI to conduct "sneek and peek" searches of homes without a warrant, or homeowner consent. They trust the government enough to allow them to listen in on their phone conversations. Now i have nothing to hide, and was a raised a staunch conservative. But i do NOT trust the government, and i feel that liberty trumps security in ALL cases. Are there any other conservatives out there that want to step up be a good American?

2007-11-26 03:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

"U.S. troops and other foreign forces operate in Iraq under a U.N. Security Council mandate, which has been renewed annually since 2003."

I've never heard of this. Our troops are there under a Security Council mandate? The UN supports "illegal" occupation? Libs, help me out here.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071126/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us_6;_ylt=AmBWAzk561OU1Lt9nNrFTpEE1vAI

2007-11-26 03:44:43 · 6 answers · asked by Philip McCrevice 7

In order not to confuse our current domestic monetary crisis with the economic woes of George Bush I's presidency, I hereby decree that George W. Bush's recession ought to be termed:

"The Wecession"

It has a nice Elmer Fudd ring to it and denotes, W's accolades with all things economic.

2007-11-26 03:43:04 · 5 answers · asked by outcrop 5

Can't Rush pay for his own, like I pay for mine?

2007-11-26 03:36:02 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-26 03:27:31 · 37 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6

Today Hillary sits atop BOTH political extremes in American politics as no one before her in our history. In 1987 the then Ark gov's wife, partner in the states largest, most corrupt law firm and WAL-MART BOARD MEMBER was quoted in the Ark Democrat as she floated the early version of her "global economy"(for the rich) stupidity we were all beat to death with during the 1990 charade which exported the investment required by a generation of Americans to fuel their dreams to the coffers of the Central Committee of China's COMMUNIST party. All to avoid paying a living wage. "Realities of Globalism" she said, to compete with slaves. The Walton/Clinton raid on freedom has nearly achieved their goal and once Hillary is elected, WMT WILL SELL to a COMMUNIST front, such as Cosco China Inc, and human freedom will be lost to the world in less than a generation. Hillary insures no prosecution for treason. All sadly true. Thoughts?

2007-11-26 03:24:11 · 14 answers · asked by DAVID MICHAEL 1

Mankind faces as it most destructive foes are the forces of global warming. More insidious--and deadly--than Islamic militarism, Rudd has vowed to sign the Kyoto Accord.

Upon receipt of his signature, Australia will leave behind America as the lone industrialized nation to abstain.

My question is this: how do you feel, as an American, that we've yet to accede to the Yakuza Treaty?

2007-11-26 03:22:01 · 6 answers · asked by Liability Of The Left III 2

2007-11-26 03:20:38 · 19 answers · asked by DAVID MICHAEL 1

France gets 80% of their electricity from nuclear energy.

The founder of Greenpeace supports the use of nuclear energy to help America's electricity needs.

But, Dems won't even consider using nuclear energy to help America get away from supporting the Saudis. Dems insist we use corn.

Are the Dems trying to destroy America economically?


http://www.terrapass.com/blog/posts/2006/04/greenpeace-founder-goes-nuclear.html

2007-11-26 03:13:44 · 10 answers · asked by How Big is Your Govt Check 3

2007-11-26 03:11:57 · 21 answers · asked by Big Paesano 4

Why do some continue to deluge us with thier revised view of the facts?Specifically:
No WMD's: Fact:Nerve gas is a WMD as is a biological weapon.Saddam had both.
NAFTA fiasco:Signed by Bill Clinton supported by Hillary.
Loss of American manufacturing jobs:directly attributable to NAFTA.

2007-11-26 03:10:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Almost every action taken by the Government since 2001 can be explaned by the word Bushwhacked.

2007-11-26 03:09:27 · 8 answers · asked by whirling W dervish 2

I am somewhat of an Isolationist, I agree with Ron Paul on these things. I wish we could just stop sending money to other countries, remove all of our presence their,a nd let them develope for themselves. If another country attacks us after that, we must completely destroy them

2007-11-26 03:07:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

my friend told me that a man was arrested outside Wall Street not so long ago for reading the Bill of Rights on the curb in a loud voice. apparently he was charged with disturbing the peace or a local noise ordinance. anyone heard of this or have any further details?

oh, and don't just say "its not true" without source or support, that makes you look foolish and doesn't help any.

2007-11-26 03:04:19 · 10 answers · asked by Free Radical 5

benefit scroungers, etc etc, would be vastly reduced or even disssapear if we JUST SCRAPPED BENEFITS?

Would so many young Chav women be prepared to bring up little Britney, Diamonique and Chelsea if they didn't get a free house and a good income?

Would asylum seekers be so quick to come here if they didn't get free housing, income, etc.

Would chav scroungers suddenly find that they are not depressed and their back is miraculously cured if noone gave them any money?

Would the housing crisis be at least some way halved if honest hard working people were given priority for council places?

I may be wrong, but I don't think so. I think the benefit culture is the cause of many problems in this country, what do you think?

2007-11-26 03:02:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-26 02:58:05 · 10 answers · asked by Duminos 2

... and hair salons?

Women seem to always say that they have so much pressure in life to look nice, etc. And, they say men have such easy lives.

Will Hillary and the Dems outlaw the use of makeup and cosmetics in America? Will they outlaw the use of hair stylists? Will they issue uniforms to all women?

If not, why not? Wouldn't doing those things be good for women and America? Why should we continue to allow women to be "abused" by life?

2007-11-26 02:54:31 · 10 answers · asked by Duminos 2

2007-11-26 02:51:54 · 11 answers · asked by Duminos 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B-IWVUikHM

How could it be?Is this real or fake?

2007-11-26 02:51:05 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

You can basically be search for no reason, detained for no reason, wiretapped for no reason and possibly even tracked via your cellphone for no reason.

2007-11-26 02:40:14 · 15 answers · asked by Holy Cow! 7

The bill is: S 1959 "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007, If this bill is passed, and becomes law, your words and actions could be considered terrorism. S 1959 EVISCERATES FREE SPEECH, and empowers the govt. to declare ANYTHING they deem an "extremist belief system", instantly make you a terrorist, resulting in stripping of US citizenship, torture, and/or execution, with no habeas corpus rights, no ability to challenge even in the US Supreme Court.
Please call your senators and ask them to vote no on S1959. and please spread the word. This is an emergency. I have already called both my senators, and so I know this is real.

2007-11-26 02:33:30 · 37 answers · asked by LadyZania 7

2007-11-26 02:32:25 · 5 answers · asked by melly 1

It seems to me that reguardless the reason, the Iraqi people are free now. Yes it has costed us alot of blood and treasure, and Yes the intel for going into Iraq was more than likely corrupt. But the end result is the same. We will have a free and Stable Iraq shortly

2007-11-26 02:24:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Since the surge has been successful thus far, which one is it now, it is the same chaotic Iraq we knew or is it progressing? Seems like tbe Iraqis hate us SO MUCH that they want us to stay, what will the liberals spin now? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071126/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us

2007-11-26 02:17:21 · 27 answers · asked by Yhoshua 4

2007-11-26 02:15:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seems like he has planned this for awhile. Did he cheat the voters?

2007-11-26 02:04:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Did a flip-flopper win our last election ?

Role In Going To War: Wolfowitz said the U.S. would be greeted as liberators, that Iraqi oil money would pay for the reconstruction, and that Gen. Eric Shinseki’s estimate that several hundred thousand troops would be needed was “wildly off the mark.” [Washington Post, 12/8/05; Wolfowitz, 3/27/03]

2007-11-26 02:01:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I need to know why The invasion of Grenada was considered a "flagrant violation of international law." I need a credible source, not just an answer. I don't necessarilly need an answer, so long as you give me a good website or book. Thank-you.

2007-11-26 01:37:11 · 6 answers · asked by Preposterous 2

2007-11-26 01:31:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous