Politics - 6 December 2007

If not, why would you consider voting for Huckabee, an ordained minister?

2007-12-06 23:54:44 · 29 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5

And can you state the reasons why you are for or against? Many thanks.

2007-12-06 23:51:16 · 16 answers · asked by slıɐuǝoʇ 6

I find it a bit strange as to why religion must play a central role in politics and yet none of those elected practice what they preach anyways.

We hear politicians tell us that they are of one faith or another, believe in god, and whatnot, and yet, they send our troops off to kill other people, let people starve--either at home or abroad--and are in bed with corruption, decadence, and sin--on many levels.

Then they tell us that in order to save this country, its faith, morals, and anything connected with religion, we have to vote for the one guy who says he's a [insert religious identity here], and he alone is the one who can lead this country in the right direction.

But why do I get the feeling that religion has really nothing to do with politics, as God has really nothing to do with the way we really vote?

Why must we continue to confuse spiritual angst with social decay in order to advance things along in our own government on a purely religious front?

2007-12-06 23:22:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 23:07:50 · 11 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5

2007-12-06 23:01:16 · 9 answers · asked by realitycheck 3

This question was already asked, but in a very awkward form as "Would Jesus approve of pre-emptive nuclear strikes? Then how can we?"

I am therefore asking the same question, but without the ending portion "Then how can we."

Rational: Religion remains in the realm of theology. Many people say that this is something that can not be proved. So, it would be more proper to ask about Jesus, a man and son of God, rather than to pose an awkward question.

My answer to this question would be, I would venture to say, that Jesus would not approve of pre-emptive nuclear strikes as he is the true son of God. Then should we approve of pre-emptive nuclear strikes? Unfortunately the answer is up to the politicians and not the will of the people.

Part 1. Would he?
Part 2. Should we?

2007-12-06 21:57:33 · 15 answers · asked by peacenegotiator 3

I watch Bush on the news and I am Convinced that 1/2 this country voted for a man who is obviously at least mildly retarded! Only in America!

2007-12-06 21:00:46 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

in summary..thanks

2007-12-06 20:50:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://www.truthdig.com/interview/item/20070320_scott_ritter_robert_scheer/

2007-12-06 20:43:46 · 11 answers · asked by . 5

and the same for liberals...under what circumstances would you vote for the leading Republican candidate in the Presidential Election.

All answers are welcome...but looking for the most thought out response...

Again...do as you wish.

2007-12-06 20:26:18 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even with the debut of the recent NIE report.

(Another Free-For-All...anythings goes)

2007-12-06 19:56:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is he just totally crunked out on Dick Cheney's pimp juice or what?

2007-12-06 19:31:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I manage the night shift at a commercial laundry. We have four washers that handle 150 lbs at a time and one handles 80 lbs at a time. For dryers, we have four that handle 170 lbs at a time and one that handles 95 lbs at a time.
We have no problem processing 3 tons of linens in an 8 hour shift. We mainly do sheets, towels, table cloths, etc.
We have four workers in production. This is hard work. I've done it as a fill-in. It will break your back and arms.
All four of these workers are Mexicans. All legal. All work for about $8.50 per hour 10pm-6am. We work six nights a week. Some nights all four are on, some nights only three. We do our best to avoid OT.
Business is off a little. We used to see 5,500-6,000 lbs per shift. Now it is more like 5,000-5,400 lbs. The boss says one worker has to go. Work is down by about 10%, but staff needs to be cut 25%. "They'll just have to work harder or we'll get someone who can" is his attitude.
This is my father. We are at odds over this.

2007-12-06 19:29:58 · 13 answers · asked by Water Damage Restorer 3

I'm a Kucinich fan because I am far, extreme left.

Now with that said, as the primaries get closer, it is beginning to get under my skin at the false rhetoric about Hillary.

Examples,
Socialist - she isn't (Kucinich is and why I like him)

She should have left Bill - so what, if she were male who would care

She is calculating - what politician isn't

She panders - Bush didn't? He was paid by Bush Sr in 88 to find out how to win the evangelical vote. Give me a break.

It seems to me that because she is female, she is being held to a higher standard and it is making me sick at the women who are speaking out against her. Even Kucinich has defended her.

Hum... what else...

As the primaries get closer, I'm just starting to wonder if I should waste a vote on Kucinich and indirectly Obama wins.. Obama is a liar... knowingly letting ppl believe he voted for the war when he was not even in the Senate at the time.

2007-12-06 19:27:59 · 16 answers · asked by BeachBum 7

party has the spesific manifesto

2007-12-06 18:59:17 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

from losing your home because of not being able to make the house payment?

2007-12-06 18:54:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would more people be alive? Would Katrina victims actually be helped? Would gas prices be so high? Would Osama bin Laden still be alive? Would the national deficit be at record-breaking numbers?

2007-12-06 18:53:09 · 8 answers · asked by johnadams838383 2

I'm a far left Democrat... so far I joke I fell off the edge.

BUT it bothers me Obama talks of change while claiming he voted against the Iraqi war.

What am I talking about? I did a poll in Polls & Surveys just asking ppl if they believed Obama initially voted for the Iraqi war or not.

NOT ONE knew he did NOT vote... he was not in the Senate until 2005.

Tells me he is just the same with spin and lies as Bush...

2007-12-06 18:51:11 · 10 answers · asked by BeachBum 7

Interesting read on the NIE Report?
What are your opinions. (All comments are welcome... even the ones who want to get back at me)

http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2007/12/the_suspect_provenance_of_the.html

2007-12-06 18:32:58 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are just two of many controversial tenets of the Mormon religion:
"Mormon men can have multiple wives in heaven _ eternal polygamy," says one tenet, while another claims that "God the father had sex with Mary to conceive Jesus, who is the half brother of Lucifer."
How can Christians vote for him?

2007-12-06 18:22:39 · 8 answers · asked by CaesarLives 5

2007-12-06 17:46:12 · 15 answers · asked by Nunya B 1

weak.

controlled by networks of precinct captains.

dominated by the state party chairs.

because of their control of patronage, able to dictate positions
on issues to office holders.

2007-12-06 17:13:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Seems like many women(even men) are catty towards each other and cannot accept females as authority figures.
Cause if that wasnt the case there would have been at LEAST 1 woman President in America since the year America, land of the free and equal was born.

Over 200 years of "free and equal" and no woman President yet? hmmmmmmmmmmmm interesting. And for those who are slow and will point out that women havent had the right to vote until recently...........THAT's my point. It isnt free and equal then is it?????

2007-12-06 16:49:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does anyone know if in the past, the Mafia needed to apply something like "Brass-o" or "Tarn-X" or
"Mother's" wheel polish to maintain the shine in
their shiny metalic suits ?

2007-12-06 16:33:11 · 2 answers · asked by chuichupachichi 3

some groups wanted her to step down

2007-12-06 16:32:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean come on.

2007-12-06 16:31:27 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 15:59:27 · 24 answers · asked by Jade 5

2007-12-06 15:55:58 · 6 answers · asked by Jade 5

health care?

2007-12-06 15:39:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 15:32:20 · 12 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5