Politics - 28 December 2007

The terrorist attacked the USA because of our interference in midle east affairs. We interfere to protect our interest: oil.
What if we had no more interest in the region? What if we were energy independent?
People say we are decades away from energy independence.
That simply isn't true.
Tesla Motors produces an electric car that gets the equivalent of 135 mpg. That's 9 to 5 times more efficient than internal combustion engines.
http://www.teslamotors.com/
Technology such as this can wean us off international oil supplies.
Oil would lose its luster. Money would stop pouring into the middle east. Madmen would not have great wealth to wage war and spread terror. The USA would have little reason to interfere in middle east domestic affairs.
Why are we not exploring this avenue rather than playing into the hands of the terrorist by waging war in the region?
If little Tesla Motors can obtain 135 mpg, why can't GM & Ford?

2007-12-28 23:36:14 · 7 answers · asked by Perplexed Bob 5

As Bill Clinton crisscrosses America defending his wife's candidacy, he's fueling speculation about who'd be in charge should Hillary be elected. Sen. Clinton - the incredible shrinking candidate - seems at times almost a bystander at her husband's campaign, merely playing a somewhat more active role than she did in '92.
At first, his appearances were novel and politically helpful. But then they came to underscore her weakness. It was as if Dennis Thatcher had stood up for Maggie as she faced down the Argentine junta in the Falklands war. Now, Bill's oversized presence on the national stage raises an even more profound question: Is he using his wife's candidacy to seek a third term in office, prohibited him by the 22nd Amendment?
http://www.townhall.com/columnists/DickMorrisandEileenMcGann/2007/12/28/the_two-fer_problem

2007-12-28 23:34:51 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 23:13:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are we reaching an era in World Politics where people choose either the ideal of the democrat worker or nationalism?

If so, are you more prone to lean toward nationalism or a broader idea?

2007-12-28 22:40:20 · 6 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

Another 10 billion for more philanthropic projects were offered by congress He turned them down b/c they were not war oriented.
How many of you can believe this man can/will ruin the Corp. states of america. before there is even an election. thats a 1/2 a trillion and talked about like Oh!how cute is his dog look.

2007-12-28 21:49:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hillary Clinton immediately responded to the assasination by calling for an international investigation into her death. She also reminded Americans that Musharif should be held at arms length due to his inefficiency at removing the Taliban from Pakistan.

Clinton (with the help of CNN) went on to also remind Americans that Bush has issued a blank check to Musharif and has not instituted any measures for the loyalty or stability of Pakistan.

Huckabee on the other hand, used Bhutto's death as a platform to talk about the "dangers of illegal immigration".... Is he for real???

Meanwhile Bush has told CNN (via his press agent) that he is simply staying out of it... (which seems wise but ignores the fact that he started it).

Will this event point out to voters that Republicans are not ready to respond when the unexpected occurs?

2007-12-28 21:38:53 · 11 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6

Here is another chance for you to bash and take shots at Venom before the end of the year. It is my appreciation for letting me pursue my psychological analysis of far-left liberals. You have done wonders on my research. Thanks for letting me play you.

...but I digress...what I really like to know is what is your take on this message I got from 'Montee'

Message: I hereby declare war on all Republicunts and rightwing braindead bitches. Oh yes, you're going down....You're going down HARD. I'm gonna see to it personally. No matter what it takes. No matter how long it takes.
Count on it.
END OF MESSAGE

1st. Remember when everyone laughed at Dr. Evil for demanding 1 Million Dollars. Okay that is one of these moments.
2. Didn't anyone learn with Anne Coulter...that she sells books on provocation. Man...you liberals take the bait so easy.

Anyway, have at it.....Give me your best shot. I can take it.
Ta ta.

This is Venom

Signing off.

2007-12-28 21:07:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-28 19:58:15 · 13 answers · asked by Doublewide. GOP lifestyle 2

If you knew how to speak both languages (Chinese and English), where would you rather live based on political and economic conditions?

2007-12-28 17:46:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

Its a yes or no question. A or B there is no C or D or whatever. The why or how does not matter, I want a yes or no.

2007-12-28 17:29:00 · 21 answers · asked by Adeptus Astartes 5

I got a message on my phone machine and it said....

"I apologies for the comments I made of Barack HUSSEIN Obama. In no way do I believe that Barack HUSSEIN Obama is a disguised muslim. In no way am I suggesting that we should fear voting for Barack HUSSEIN Obama.........(beep).....paid for by the Hillary Clinton Campaign"

2007-12-28 17:18:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

No rhetoric please. I really want to understand:
IF you are against abortion being legal... then why do you (most of you, a few are excluded here) NOT support enlarging the Welfare funding to make sure all these homeless and uneducated young people (who are often unwanted and end up as criminals) have a home and money to live on.
You wanted them born, so why can they not just do as they please and not work, or drift, of commit crimes. You wanted them to be born into a dysfunctional family system, frequently without one or both parents around, often in foster homes and orphanages, and ultimately in jails and prisons.
You have no problem paying extra money for more cops to protect you from them, and more prisons to hold them, and you're ready and willing to send ministers into the prison to save their souls.
So - WHY do you demand that they be here? WHY do you have so much concern for forcing them to be born, and then so little concern for them after they get here?

2007-12-28 16:40:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

For Al Gore, Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word.

http://www.rara.us/how-will-al-gore-pay-the-green-back

2007-12-28 16:29:00 · 17 answers · asked by M B 1

Poor people in America aren't really poor compared to the rest of the world. Most poor people in this country have a roof over their heads, a tv, a cell phone, etc.

2007-12-28 16:18:31 · 25 answers · asked by AmericanPatriot 3

When U.S. pays lowest in the world for gas, by far ? I don't get it. Prices below all in $ per gallon
US $3.10
Holland $7.77
UK $7.07
Germany $7.09
Italy $6.68
Belgium $6.80
Canada $ 4.16 (Canada even produces all the gas we need but because of NAFTA have to sell it to US - yet we have to buy it higher)

2007-12-28 16:02:42 · 20 answers · asked by Pamby 2

2007-12-28 15:57:48 · 23 answers · asked by JORGE O 2

Heck, both Obama and Edwards are Socialists too. Why are so many people so willing to turn this country into another Cuba?

2007-12-28 15:42:37 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ever notice how these people use “believe and faith” a lot! Well you gotta have a lot of faith to believe algore the inventor of the internet.

2007-12-28 15:34:31 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

i never got a straight answer

2007-12-28 15:02:47 · 29 answers · asked by Orange? 4

Why do you think that there is so much chaos in the Muslim world currently , especially political instability and lack of democracy ?

I am curious, I do not intend to insult the Muslims.

2007-12-28 14:41:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

A hostile nation may try to "punk" Hillary - who be first to become an example?

2007-12-28 14:33:29 · 14 answers · asked by PD 6

Is it bc, republicans are the demons that like to create war among the whole world?

2007-12-28 14:26:59 · 22 answers · asked by Jalal 1

Has anyone done research to find out how 'religious' each and every one of our Presidents was??? Did ANY of them outwardly deny God's existence??

2007-12-28 14:24:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

All major wars were started by Democrat Presidents

WW1
WW2
Korean War
Vietnam War

2007-12-28 14:20:43 · 10 answers · asked by charbatch 3

2007-12-28 14:14:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I complain about it every election year. This election is the worst. The candidates just spent two years campaining in Iowa. I live in Nebraska. Not one will ever set foot here. Our primary is in May. It is apt to be pretty well settled by then. Why should we let Iowa and New Hampshire decide the choices for the rest of us.

2007-12-28 13:54:42 · 2 answers · asked by Mr. Bodhisattva 6

I don't know how many of you are old enough to remember. But shortly after Bill took office, she came up with this outragous health plan. It showed her daring and her ignorance.

2007-12-28 13:50:07 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. Bodhisattva 6

Is that all we can expect of her?

2007-12-28 13:40:13 · 10 answers · asked by Duminos 2

"Silly liberal" Hillary is leading the investigatory charge this time.... http://www.yahoo.com/s/771118 ....Liberals have no common sense. That is why they question EVERYTHING. Common sense tells people to think in a much different way. I`m sure you`ll all agree.

2007-12-28 13:31:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The earth started a cool period about 1,000 years ago. Why do Dems call us getting back to normal "global warming"?

The world is far better off at these temperatures than we were centuries ago.

2007-12-28 13:31:13 · 6 answers · asked by Duminos 2