Politics - 19 December 2007

I see this happening all the time in the american political arena. It just seem that it is easy to talk about peace and sanity, but when it comes down to crunch time, it seems the forces of darkness always win out..no matter what was said all along or what the people said in an election ..etc....why is that? It just seems that whenever you think you have the warmongers in corner and sanity is about to surface, that a few slogans can be repeated, a few alerts announced and a few overly optimistic generals spew some misinformation and bingo....we are signed on again for another 6 months.

2007-12-19 05:07:10 · 8 answers · asked by bush l 1

I love Ron Paul's stances and policies, but does he really have any chance at all of winning the Republican Primaries, let alone the presidency?

2007-12-19 05:06:52 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 05:04:38 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. Bodhisattva 6

Already it's nipping at his campaign. Do you think it's a serious issue personnaly, and do you think it will hurt his campaign?

For the record he has experimented with pot and cocaine in his early years.

2007-12-19 05:00:48 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 04:57:46 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

ANALYSIS : WAHHABISM
For more than two centuries, Wahhabism has been Saudi Arabia's dominant faith. It is an austere form of Islam that insists on a literal interpretation of the Koran. Strict Wahhabis believe that all those who don't practice their form of Islam are heathens and enemies. Critics say that Wahhabism's rigidity has led it to misinterpret and distort Islam, pointing to extremists such as Osama bin Laden and the Taliban. Wahhabism's explosive growth began in the 1970s when Saudi charities started funding Wahhabi schools (madrassas) and mosques from Islamabad to Culver City, California.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/saudi/analyses/wahhabism.html

2007-12-19 04:55:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 04:52:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never had a feeling politicaly that did not spring from the Declaration of Independance...that which gave promise that in due time the weights should be lifted from the shoulders of all men, and that all men should have an equal chance...Now, my friends, can this country be saved upon that basis?...If this country cannot be saved without giving up on that principle.....I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender to it.

2007-12-19 04:49:34 · 7 answers · asked by TLB 5

I thought this is interesting, and an opportunity for some of the all knowing pundits to put your money where your mouth is:

As of November, Clinton is a 1 to 3 shot to win the presidency according to Sportsbook.com and Linesmaker (meaning you bet $3 and win $1 if she wins plus the original $3 back).

The sites all rate Giuliani likely to win the GOP nomination but behind Clinton for the presidency. He is a 5 to 1 shot on Sportsbook and Linesmaker. In other words, Bodog would give you $9 for every $4 you bet.

Sportsbook has Obama at 7 to 2. Rating the rest of the field, Bodog offers 6 to 1 for Thompson, 8 to 1 for Romney, 14 to 1 for Edwards and 16 to 1 for McCain.

Why is Las Vegas betting hard on Hillary?
Would you be willing to put money on the line?

2007-12-19 04:40:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 04:39:28 · 40 answers · asked by Clarance C 2

Haliç Rotary clum did good presentation. klick to top of the presentation, and select your language and watch it...then, please write your opinion about it.
http://www.goldenhorn-rotary.com/index.asp

2007-12-19 04:37:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have noticed that Fox News is asking Huckabee and other GOP candidates hard questions filled with criticism. Hannity did a special with Guliani that was filled with cupcake questions that gave him plenty of opportunity to smile for the cameras. Why exactly are they pulling for Guliani? If public opinion of him continues to fall, who will be their next choice?

2007-12-19 04:37:05 · 12 answers · asked by sauce 1

2007-12-19 04:35:29 · 2 answers · asked by kim 1

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building which houses offices to V.P. Cheney and holds the majority of the White House staff went ablaze today.

So how much scandalous material from this administration is now destroyed forever and will never get to be used for evidence?

How many of you think this fire was truly just an accident?

2007-12-19 04:30:45 · 13 answers · asked by MadLibs 6

What are Independents:: ???

Also, media has associated Red::Republicans and Blue::Democrats when it comes to identifying States' political predisposition/character. Again, do you think there will be arise in 'Purple' states...esp. given the increase of political independents/moderates?

2007-12-19 04:27:38 · 12 answers · asked by AILENE 4

I have to say I think if Hillary was a man there'd be a lot less heat and hateful words said about her. Look around here, there are more comments about her looks then any of her policies, if these people even know them. When is the last time we saw a male candidates looks brought into question as a reason to vote for him?

No instead we see 'I won't vote for her because she has cankles' If that had anything to do with the role of President.

2007-12-19 04:25:10 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 04:14:20 · 14 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6

.. Ron Paul is interesting, but generally regarded as lunatic fringe.

What are your thoughts on his radical (but, straight forward and clear) ideas on the IRS, and our foreign policy?

2007-12-19 04:11:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I believe the war in Iraq was the right thing to do.

I believe we need a strong military to help spread democracy throughout the world.

I believe individuals should be responsible for their own actions and not rely on the governmnet to bail them out.

I believe in Corporate America.

I believe the minimum wage is bad for the economy.

I believe that lowering taxes will boost the economy, create jobs, and generate more revenue for the government.

2007-12-19 04:08:11 · 16 answers · asked by Just a guy 2

2007-12-19 03:53:41 · 22 answers · asked by Jack 5

How fast will America reach 90% fossil fuel electricity production?

2007-12-19 03:49:26 · 3 answers · asked by PD 6

Gezzzzzzzzzz when is he going to learn you can't run those things 24-7?

2007-12-19 03:38:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 03:34:35 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do you think it smells like in there?

2007-12-19 03:25:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you wouldn't confide your car keys to someone who can't think straight, why would you confide them your country ?

2007-12-19 03:16:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 03:03:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are some of them finally getting past the "stockholm syndrome". Maybe not but if one has finally grown a set hopefully others will follow.http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Dodd_ready_to_mount_filibuster_to_1217.html
And before all you neo's come screaming "they were helping protect our country and should be immune". Tough. Our LAWS are what seperates us from facism, or a variety of other government variations that are not American democracy. They are big companies with lots of lawyers to say "hey this is illeagal, we cant do this WITHOUT A COURT ORDER". Its not partisan, its illeagal. Return our laws and our Constitution one step at a time,but return em!

2007-12-19 03:00:18 · 6 answers · asked by Steam 3

What do you think of my little theory? Isn't it possible that the two of them dominate the race to ensure either one wins the nomination and then picks the other for a running mate.

2007-12-19 02:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Enigma 6

If you give a damn, stop this Congressional Christmas pork package and stop those incumbants trying to keep their jobs in Congress. BS! Make your voice heard on this one, today. Lou Dobbs, CNN, NYT, call a friend. This really stinks to high heaven. Bush ain't gonna stop it. It is up to you, friend. It is not "incomprehensible" like the media is broadcasting. It is clear as a bell what they hope to do for themselves.

2007-12-19 02:56:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

and we entered WWII?

2007-12-19 02:56:02 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous