Social Science - 15 December 2007

I've seen so many, Bush quotes, could he be in an early stage of alzheimers? Or is he just thick as pig s hit? Are you American and find him embarrasing? or are you ok with his level of intelligence as it reflects Americas level of intelligence?

2007-12-15 13:00:25 · 6 answers · asked by August M 1 in Sociology

How would feminists feel if these adverts were swapped (i.e. portrayed men as ' the superior sex' and claim that 'men are more rational than women' etc.)?

http://antimisandry.com/58sprox-shoes-for-the-superior-sex

Or, this one - showing women as sows and the men as... well, as men?

http://antimisandry.com/trojan_evolve_pigs_men-t6628.html

2007-12-15 12:59:15 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

I smoke pot. Most people will stop reading there, for the open minded intellects of society, I shall go on. I have been smoking pot since high school, and I continue to in college. I obtain high marks in all of my classes, have membership in several clubs and have a large group of friends. It does not hinder me in any way, the government attacks it in illogical commercials which produce propaganda and fear. Marijuana does not make animals talk, it does not make you a murderer and it does not make you crazy (unless you are predisposed to a psychological disorder). What marijuana does is make you content with life, and your overall wellbeing. If abused--meaning smoking several times a day--the user will become lazy, and unmotivated. These commercials about car crashes and paths to heroin are disgusting and do not project the true facts of marijuana. Why lie? What is the logic in it, who is gaining from this and how long can they keep it up?

2007-12-15 12:49:56 · 6 answers · asked by diomedes44 2 in Psychology

My weight usually does it for me.

2007-12-15 12:48:06 · 7 answers · asked by Kristinabelle 6 in Psychology

2007-12-15 12:43:55 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Is abortion fair on the child? It will never know life. And as someone once astutely observed "it is interesting to note that people who advocate abortion are people who are living."

A mother does not "own" her foetus and the foetus is not part of her body, the foetus is clearly a separate entity. The mother is the "host" and she bears the foetus as a trustee. All informed opinion supports this view.

I have also noticed a sort of "possessive" attitude in many mothers of young children, particularly with feministic women. A child is so often erroneously referred to by its mother as "my child", rarely as "our child". Yes, a mother does nurture and give sustenance to her children but they are clearly not her personal property.

2007-12-15 12:42:16 · 17 answers · asked by celtish 3 in Gender Studies

2007-12-15 12:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Psychology

my bad habit is that i go shopping everyweek.. and i buy lots of clothes.. once i get home..i feel like they are ugly. so i just through them .... and some i wear
and some i don't....
also if i see somethin cute in such a store ... i go and buy it....
thus i am losin lots of money
sometimes i buy a shirt and i never wear .. it just sits there in my closet...
plz help me ... wut can i do to stop this bad habit.....
by the way i iv never went to mall with out buyin a thing

plz help

2007-12-15 12:00:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-12-15 11:45:10 · 5 answers · asked by Aurora79 2 in Dream Interpretation

Cold

As I stand, it rolls down my cheek
My face crumples, my body weak
Her existance, her life completely banished
Her being ,has now vanished

As I laid her down to sleep
I thought she may have heard me weep
But the sleep of which into she falls
Is her final sleep of all

Her head is rested, her body frail
I feel my body need to wail
She left so soon, no fair well
I feel that I may rot in hell

Not your fault, no guilt for you
They would point the finger, if they knew
These things happen, its just fate
If they only knew, but it's too late

She cried so much,she screamed and screamed
Not the baby I expected, the one that beamed
The giggling baby, the one that was a joy to see
But all she did was cry and whimper at me

I had to do it, I'm sorry, I am
I didn't mean to push that pram
The sound, the impact, all too new
I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, I really didn't mean to do this to you.

2007-12-15 11:41:04 · 5 answers · asked by ? 3 in Psychology

Has anyone ever told you what you are and you believed them for so long but then finally realized they are mental terrorists and it was all a convincing lie? Because this is my own mind I'm talking about here, it's not just that they got someone else to believe a lie about me it's that I believed them about me. Has this ever happened to you?

2007-12-15 11:33:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

fell pretty isolated from my friends no-one to confide in what i do?

2007-12-15 11:24:59 · 1 answers · asked by try e 1 in Psychology

From the Baptist Press:
"A full-page ad in USA Today voiced the affirmation of 131 evangelicals to the Southern Baptist Convention that "you are right!" in holding forth the Bible's teachings on marriage.
"At a time when divorce is destroying the fabric of our society, you have taken a bold stand for the biblical principles of marriage and family life. We thank you for your courage," the ad stated. The ad also appeared in the Aug. 22 (1998) issue of WORLD, an evangelical magazine based in Asheville, N.C.
The ad was initiated by Dennis Rainey, executive director and co-founder of the FamilyLife ministry division of Campus Crusade for Christ.
Among those signing the USA Today affirmation are Franklin Graham, of Samaritan's Purse ministry, and Anne Graham Lotz, of AnGeL Ministries, two of evangelist Billy Graham's children; Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and his wife, Janet; Prison Fellowship founder Charles Colson & his wife, Patty; and Campus Crusade founders Bill and Vonette Bright."

2007-12-15 11:24:22 · 28 answers · asked by edith clarke 7 in Gender Studies

Scientists fear that overpopulation and environmental destruction could lead to a massive human die-off between 2050 and 2080.

2007-12-15 11:15:58 · 6 answers · asked by Lina 2 in Sociology

i do my best..............lol

2007-12-15 10:44:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Over forty women have been killed and their mutilated bodies found with notes warning against "violating Islamic teachings" for the 'crime' of not wearing traditional dress and scarfs. (See AP article linked below.)

Is there anything women in the West can do to help the opposed Women in the East? Do you care, or do you think that we have no right to interfere with what goes on on foreign soil? Do you think that it helps or hurts to have western feminist groups to put the spotlight on cases like this?

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hZnCkP0LBfeyJAVTm6fjlcmGOiUwD8TE7EI80

2007-12-15 10:28:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

... the person closest to the deceased) and do you think that that makes it so much harder for that person and extends their grieving period?

2007-12-15 10:11:57 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-12-15 10:05:52 · 4 answers · asked by lolo 1 in Psychology

2007-12-15 10:04:13 · 8 answers · asked by lolo 1 in Psychology

I was at a restruant that my sister works at and everyone I knew was there drinking orange juice. One person I seemed to know in the dream but I dont know in real life took me and my friend and her daughtetr who was also my friend to their house, it didnt seem weird at all in the dream but when I woke up I thought is was really weird. What does it mean? Any guesses?

2007-12-15 10:01:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

A guy who is also a member of my writing group stared at me the entire time during the first meeting that I joined. Since then, a year ago, he continues to stare and make eye contact. He always smiles when I do and he is a guaranteed laugher when I crack jokes. Occasionally we waits for me after class to ask me a question about my writing (usually work related), but when I approach him to talk he runs from me. Why?
Figuring I did or said something wrong, I let it go and try to carry one without acknowledging him, but then he does something to get my attention. He still stares and still wants to talk when he approaches me. Occasionally I bring an activity to do when we have a party and he always joins in or if no one else is interested, he is.
He is one of those kinda situations that if he were interested in me, I would enjoy dating him and if not, I am also fine with not dating him, What bothers me is that he puts me in situations that make me feel rejected by him and I do not understand why. I am not the kind of person to hurt other people’s feelings, yet he keeps setting me up to be rejected by him. WHY? Is he some kind of nut that gets off on hurting (specifically) me?
When I ignore him, he pursues me aggressively, then when I try to talk to him usually to be polite, he runs (we are both adult individuals)!
What can I do to get him to stop this behavior and either talk to me as a friend, or stop pursuing and staring at me in class?

2007-12-15 09:53:08 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

at this time of year everyone is portrayed as being happy and enjoying the festivities- families together- partners, man and woman together - boy and girl, lots of money, expensive house holds, expensive presents etc. warm homes.

but what does a person like me do ?

who lives alone in a one bedroom flat on sickness benifits...no posessions except a computer...no carpets on floor.

i suffer with borderline personality disorder, ive had a miserable life, sexual abuse, bullying,..never made any friends....never had a partner....never been employed....ive physically aged in the face....im bald...have physical imperfections....torn ankle ligaments....im overweight have 2 missing teeth.
i have no one to turn to except a mum who is ill and aging...but whos done her best to be there for me.

what about my hopes and dreams...i feel forgotten about...bitter and resentfull of the happiness i see everywhere around me, it reinforces my loneliness & isolation.

2007-12-15 09:52:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-12-15 09:43:51 · 3 answers · asked by VAndors Excelsior™ (Jeeti Johal Bhuller)™ 7 in Psychology

I'm sick of my mom emotionally and physically abusing me (hitting shoving when i dissagree with her or "smart talk" her) and tonight was my breaking point. I can't deal with it anymore. It was the scariest moment of my life after she left the house I sat down in my room and had a panic attack i couldn't breath because i knew (know) that if i don't get out im going to kill myself. And this is not me being melo dramatic. i really am. please help me.

2007-12-15 09:40:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-12-15 09:35:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

I am 16 and so is she.
On to what happened...

The other night, while she was at work, a coworker was texting her asking her somewhat personal questions (would you date me, do you like me, ec). She responded in saying that she already had a boyfriend (me), and no. Later that night he invited her over to watch a movie and hangout. He is 18. She said sure.
After about 15 minutes of the movie, she said that she had to use the restroom. He said ok. When she got out of the bathroom, He was lying naked on his bed, and invited her to have sex. She said no, and that she loved her boyfriend. He then said "well I am gonna get something outta this". She ran for the door. He caught up to her and threw her on the bed. She was screaming for dear life. Wielding a knife he told her to shut it. As he tried to take off her jacket the neighbors came and asked what was wrong. Wearing only a sheet he said that they were just arguing. They took her over to their house. The guy came over and took her home

2007-12-15 09:11:32 · 10 answers · asked by George 1 in Psychology

Our whole country seems to revolve around economic (or GDP) growth. Economic growth in turn ultimately depends upon utilizing/developing natural resources. Since these resources are finite, is the economy set up for some major flameout unless we expand off Earth????

2007-12-15 08:45:58 · 2 answers · asked by Matt 3 in Economics

Someone in my school jumped off a bridge, committed suicide. I never knew him but I saw him everyday, we did the same sport only different sections. The school is torn apart and so am I. I'm looking for some healthy ways to cope with this, it's really hitting me hard. Thank you, god bless, R.I.P.

2007-12-15 08:39:05 · 14 answers · asked by flirtylilactress 1 in Psychology

they can't stop talking or writing about it. does anybody agree that although they *think* people care, everybody really does not???

2007-12-15 08:21:25 · 10 answers · asked by ~ 1 in Psychology

let be start by saying yes is this is a homework question followed by i have read the whole chapter and still can't seem to find what role women were allowed to take in Humanism. if you can give me any insight i would be very thankful.

2007-12-15 08:20:52 · 2 answers · asked by sigmapi_razz 2 in Gender Studies