http://www.answerbag.com/profile/1077810 New Answerbag answers from Stevie Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:40 -0700 Mon, 28 May 2012 19:10:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9663194 Do taxes need to be filed for DJ businesses?<br /><br />If you live or work in the U.S. you have to file and pay taxes to avoid penalties such as fines or even imprisonment. It does seem a bit screwed up since it's illegal for any and every entity to take money from you without your permission except the govt. Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:35:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9663194 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9368696 In 1939 Roosevelt said "The real truth of the matter is that a financial element in the large centers has owned the government since the days of Andrew Jackson" Why do you think we would say this?<br /><br />We all know that money buys power. The most wealthy - meaning those with the highest continuous incomes - have the most power. In our case, banks have control over the expansion and contraction of the money supply making them the wealthiest. (Banks and other financial institutions.) This... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:16:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9368696 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9368676 In order to combat inflation, why doesn't the government simply stop printing money?<br /><br />When you use the phrase "printing money" do you mean money creation? There is a difference in that our money supply is more than just dollar bills and coins. In fact, only approx. 3% is hard currency. The rest is electronic. Anyway, if you do mean stop money creation, then my question to you... Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:06:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9368676 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9105496 What are your favorite movie quotes? Or television if that is your preference?<br /><br />From the movie Leviathan, at the end when Peter Weller kills the beast, "Say ahh motherf*****!" It's funny in its simplicity. Sat, 29 May 2010 12:46:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9105496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9063009 Why would a man who likes you, still do the same thing to you that ticks you off. Why does he still do it?<br /><br />First, does he know it ticks you off? If he knows that to get a piece of you requires him to stop doing this action, then I think he would be more willing to abandon the annoying action. Second, just because he likes you doesn't mean you have to like him. If it ticks you off, stop being around... Fri, 21 May 2010 15:30:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9063009 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062999 What do you think of the Eight I'd really rather you Didn'ts?<br /><br />I think they are well written to combat the other ridiculous beliefs out there. However, if I were an all-powerful spaghetti-monster god, then I think I would have tried to make it a little easier to obide by. Essentially, don't infringe on another's right to choose for themself. But hey, if I... Fri, 21 May 2010 15:27:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062968 Does it make you sad to see a super hot chick be Muslim, Amish, JW, or any other uptight religion?<br /><br />I can't control the beliefs or actions of anyone consistently. Therfore if I find a particular girl hot, then it doesn't matter her beliefs. She's hot for the person she is and not the person I think I can turn her into. Fri, 21 May 2010 15:19:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062968 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062960 In Pastafarinism, is there a counterpart to Satan?<br /><br />Humans. The eaters of spaghetti and meatballs. Fri, 21 May 2010 15:16:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062960 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062951 What gender do you think is more jealous when it comes to relationships?<br /><br />Hmm. I think it's even. Jealousy is an emotion everyone is capable of experiencing. I don't think guys necessarily experience it more than girls, or vice versa. I also don't think it possible to be able to judge degrees of jealousy. So I'm going to stick with it's even. Neither is more or... Fri, 21 May 2010 15:13:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062951 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062927 What type of technology are you looking forward to in 2030?<br /><br />I must admit that what I'm looking forward to is a technology already in place, but shifted to a different authority. The technology I speak of is the creation of money. Obviously it already happens, but how many people know who it is that creates it? My guess is that most people believe it is... Fri, 21 May 2010 15:05:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062927 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062905 Which saint do you pray to most often?<br /><br />I don't pray. Just thought you would like this tidbit of info. In the Bill Maher movie "Religulous" (or however you spell it) he has a conversation with a priest in Italy. (I'm not sure now if it was within the confines of the Vatican or not.) But the priest was a pretty cool dude who... Fri, 21 May 2010 14:56:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062882 Why do people hate Catholics for things that aren't even true in the first place? For example, we don't worship the pope, we pray through Mary and not to her, and we do in fact believe in the Bible.<br /><br />Ok, I don't hate anybody. However, going on what other people have apparently said to you, I will try to answer as best I can. I know you used the Pope, but I'm going to use an average Priest as an example. You say you don't worship him, yet you believe every word he says, stand, sit or kneel... Fri, 21 May 2010 14:49:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9062882 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056960 Is Obama driving the country to the point of no return as far as being split conservative or liberal?<br /><br />The animosity built up over differences between cons./lib. is a direct result of both sides, regardless of political position or lack thereof, failing to listen to the other. Once people start listening, I mean actually listening and understanding each other, then we can actually find solutions... Thu, 20 May 2010 16:46:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056960 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056935 What is the most important invention in the history of the world?<br /><br />The most important invention is a tough one. Since it can be argued that any invention wouldn't have come about were it not for a different invention. I think it just may very well be an impossible question to answer. For instance, if I say the automobile is the most important invention, then... Thu, 20 May 2010 16:41:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056920 Why do people care about Oprah's opinions? I think some things she stands for are to left winged for me, what about you?<br /><br />My guess is that not everyone shares the same opinions as you Catherine. That's probably why some people care about her opinions. And just as you think some things she says are too "left winged" for you, I'm sure there are things you say that are too "right winged" for her. It seems a bit... Thu, 20 May 2010 16:36:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9056920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9051719 When it comes to Atheist and Jesus, do they believe that He never existed, or do they believe He was a real person, just not Lord?<br /><br />Speaking from an agnostic leaning atheist standpoint, I believe he didn't exist, but I don't know. I highly doubt any and all special powers given to him since there is no permament case-closed proof to his existence. I believe it to be possible to come back from the dead, but not after 3 days... Wed, 19 May 2010 16:37:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9051719 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9000937 What is your reaction to the 1,000-point intraday drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average?<br /><br />The problem with the current monetary system is that it allows rich people to "earn" money without having to be productive. So a wealthy person or entity has the capability to make drastic shifts in the stock market if they wish. For example, (this is not meant to be conspiratorial but merely a... Fri, 07 May 2010 14:19:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9000937 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8909658 Why do some people need to believe that some part of themselves will survive death, when all evidence points to a resounding 'No'?<br /><br />I believe that confusion is or can be depressing to some people. Believers can attribute anything that doesn't make sense to god because it makes them feel better. However, on the other hand, nonbelievers argue that it doesn't make sense that our consciousness can survive beyond our organic... Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:51:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8909658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8820185 Should health insurance companies be able to deny coverage on the basis of pre-existing conditions?<br /><br />It does sound apathetic to the needs of people, doesn't it? I believe in choice. Therefore, if an insurance company wants to deny you for pre-existing conditions, then I think they should be able to. However, I believe that physical ailments are inevitable to every human being, therefore I... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:13:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8820185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8812415 Are you the man in the box?<br /><br />No, Layne Staley is. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:29:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8812415 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8812403 Have you seen The Boondock Saints Part 2: All Saint's Day?<br /><br />Yes. Have you? Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:27:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8812403 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756037 Where did the biblical Kane and Able's wives come from?<br /><br />If they did have wives, I would guess somewhere on earth. I don't think it should matter which "nation" they came from as it doesn't make much sense in order for them to be able to reproduce. That being said, I'm guessing you're asking based on the assumption that god created all humans... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:59:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756037 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756013 You are a Christian and you notice someone wearing a t-shirt identifying them as an atheist; would you approach him/her?<br /><br />I can only give you the opposite view. I'm an agnostic that leans atheist. If I see someone wearing a christian shirt, would I approach him/her? The answer doesn't depend on their clothing. For instance, if a guy is wearing a christian shirt, I would be much less likely to approach him as I... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:44:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8756013 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8755967 Last night I had a dream about the moon which turned into 4 and I started running b/c the I felt like the world was a/b to be over....<br /><br />To each person, a dream may or may not mean something significant. There are many theories that span from dreams just being random electrical connections from within our minds, to a sort of "virtual reality" practice session for us in case we happen to come across the same situation in reality... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:14:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8755967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8755840 The earth is filled with too much evil and bad things for there to be God ? True or false? do not be rude. You are entitled to your opinion but you can do that nicely.<br /><br />False, but not because I believe there's a god. I believe that almost everything can be designated as either good or evil depending on the person experiencing the action in question. As a not so evil example, lots of people poke fun at friends in their daily conversations, yet the person being... Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:40:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8755840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748634 If you are an atheist, what kind are you?<br /><br />I am an agnostic that leans atheist, if that makes any sense. Though I try to get people to use reason in their thoughts, beliefs or arguments, so perhaps in a sense I'm an iconoclast. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:56:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748634 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748626 in a square made of 4 squares made of 4 squares each, how many squares are there?<br /><br />My guess is 21. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:50:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748461 Is this how we honor our troops ? http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/11/UPnavy_seals_charged_112409w/<br /><br />I honor our troops by trying to do my part to keep them from ever having to do anything violent. They chose to be in the profession, and then chose to treat a detainee as if he has no honor. They are reacting to something they attribute to the detainee's people, while the detainee, in his... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:56:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748461 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748393 Which party plays the "fear card" most..democrats or republicans<br /><br />I would say it's probably about the same. It's impossible to quantify though, since what scares people is a matter of perpective. For instance, Republicans like to associate the public option to "socialized medicine" because Republican constituents fear socialism. Obama, during the election... Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:30:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8748393 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744724 why do people get offended by "offensive" words. that are not used in an offensive way.?<br /><br />I would guess it's because we attach certain mental images or feelings to certain words. When someone uses that word, even when not in an offensive way, we can't help but recollect those bad images or negative feelings. Those of us who can control our emotions a little better, aren't as easily... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:28:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744724 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744702 Is there such a thing as moral absolutes, or is it ALWAYS just a matter of perspective?<br /><br />Unfortunately, I think it is always a matter of perspective. I mean we can have absolutes with regards to the laws set forth by gov't, but that doesn't mean the gov't is right either. However, without those laws, SOME people would have no reason to withhold their "evil" tendencies. That being... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:17:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744702 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744693 If someone is honest about his/her guiltiness, should he/she be punished just as one who tried to conceal it? Why or why not?<br /><br />Good question. This is tough. I am going to support the decision to make punishment weaker on those who admit guilt. The reason being because people MIGHT be more willing to admit guilt. If we truly know the number of guilty people, we have a better idea of what we need to correct in society. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:07:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744693 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744665 Bad believer or Good non-believer? Who gets into heaven.<br /><br />I don't believe in god, so I hope that if there is one he would go with the "good nonbeliever." But then again, god tends to act childish at times, so I don't have too high of hopes. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:49:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744665 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744621 Do you think gay marriage should be legal? Why or why not?<br /><br />I said no, but not because I don't believe in equality. In fact, I do. Which is why I think that marriage altogether shouldn't be recognized by our legal system. A couple can live, work, or raise a child together without there needing to be a piece of paper saying it's ok. Any outside... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:24:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744621 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744614 I suspect Jesus would make a rotten president. Do you agree?<br /><br />Not sure. I don't believe in any god, so I don't believe Jesus was god or perfect. However, he did support nonviolence. So if we can still survive without having to rely on violence, that would be a huge step in what I see as the "right" direction. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:19:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744614 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744606 What do Presidents Barack Obama and George Bush share in common?<br /><br />Quite a bit actually. They both held office as president, they both put their pants on one leg at a time and they both have critics that make them seem to be the worst person in the world. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:09:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744606 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744536 am i concidered an unbalanced religous nut for being christian ?<br /><br />Of course not. If you were to start demaning that everyone behave and think like you do, as a Christian, then we can reevaluate. So until you do harm to another in some way, you can think however you like. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:40:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744504 Maine voters defeated their gay marriage bill. In response a judge is planning on outlawing ALL marriage... (either it's for everyone, or no one). How does that sit with you?<br /><br />Considering there's only meaning behind marriage if you want there to be meaning, I have no problem with it. For instance, two people can love each other, have children together, and live together without needing marriage. Therefore, as far as gov't is concerned, I think they should stop... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:18:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744488 What are the solutions to unemployment?<br /><br />Not an easy question to answer, but I'll try anyway. #1 Stop allowing banks to create money through debt. In order for money to be created, a loan equal to the amount of money created, plus interest is also created. Therefore, the amount of debt we are subject to will always outweigh the... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:04:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8744488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8743080 WHAT COSTS MORE LIFE IN PRISON OR DEATH PENALTY?<br /><br />Probably depends on the person being sentenced. I mean, wouldn't an innocent man prefer life in prison with a chance of freedom than dying? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:50:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8743080 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8743077 Ohio just became the first state to execute an inmate with a single injection (overdose of anesthetic) rather than the typical three drugs (anesthetic, paralyzer, potassium to stop the heart). What do you think about this?<br /><br />We still have death penalties in this country? Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:48:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8743077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742999 You asked: Can You Guess The Budget Item That's Crushing The States?<br /><br />I guessed, especially since I disagree with the 4 choices. I think the biggest problem every state faces is debt. The problem is that in order to create the money to cover the debt, more money has to be created out of debt. It's a vicious cycle that only leads to debt, inflation and taxes. If... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:02:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742992 Does Pornography Harm America?<br /><br />Here's part of the problem. First of all, we treat sex as taboo when nature made it feel so good on purpose, so we'll keep doing it. It's not our fault it feels good. Teens are going to do what they want anyway. All we can do is try to teach them how to be decent human beings so they don't... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:59:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742569 Have computer programmers caused Global Warming?<br /><br />Global warming and cooling are going to happen. It's easy for us to forget that we live on a ball in the middle of an ice cold space, that just so happens to be the right distance from the sun. It's not necessarily created by computer programmers, as you assert, nor is it due to pollution. If... Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:47:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8742569 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8739618 This is for a PH paper! Honest Opinions! If someone has raped & murdered children, do you think it is okay for them to be raped in prison?<br /><br />In order for us to be a less hypocritical society, the authority of said society can never infringe on its own laws. Hence the reason why we still have murder in our country regardless of the laws against it. Our "role models" in gov't say it's ok to kill people sometimes. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:15:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8739618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8739109 Does you believe the world is really going to end on December 21, 2012? Why?<br /><br />No, absolutely not. I think the world can end at any time, but for a human being (or group of human beings) to predict the end of the world during one 24 hr day is utterly ridiculous. Especially since the prediction was made way back, prior to more useful instrumentation/information, and... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:49:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8739109 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736594 How do I differentiate between the Holy Spirit and the Antichrist's spirit?<br /><br />All that they are, are feelings of emotion when debating a choice. The "holy spirit" is the one that you should do, usually, because that's the one that you associate as being the "right" choice, whether consciously or subconsciously. You are the only one that can determine it because it's the... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:21:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736560 Should Religious Leaders Be Able to Endorse Political Candidates?<br /><br />Why shouldn't one person be able to endorse a candidate but another not able? It's not just wrong, but impossible to enforce fully as well. If people don't want to hear their religious leader endorse one candidate over another, then they can choose to not contribute money to the plate. The... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:54:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736560 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736557 Why do animal rights groups believe the Canadian seal hunt inhumane?<br /><br />Animal rights groups believe hunting to be inhumane because they wouldn't hunt people. To someone who believes it to be ok to hunt human beings, such as in war, then they probably wouldn't consider seal hunting to be inhumane. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:48:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736557 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736550 Is this Christian love in action "Religious leaflet claims ‘ungodly’ dressed women provoke rape"?<br /><br />I definitely wouldn't say it's "Christian love" but perhaps ignorance on the part of the people who wrote and distribute said flyers. I believe this because first of all, if every woman who dressed "ungodly" was raped, then women wouldn't dress that way. Therefore the provocation portion of the... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:45:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736550 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736547 I really want to play ice hockey but my high school doesn't have a hockey team. What can I do?<br /><br />I had the same problem. Fortunately for me, I was able to join a different school's hockey program due to mine not having one. At the time, I didn't have to go through any red tape, and basically just had to go sign up and then show up for practices. Beyond that, you can join a house or travel... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:40:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736535 Why doesn't the U.S. offer health care when it is a human right?<br /><br />What is/isn't a human right is dependent on the person professing to answer the question. For the sake of my answer, I will assume that we, as a society, do want to ensure everyone has access to health care. (If we, as a society, don't want health care, it's not because of me since I too... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:36:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736535 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736508 Should the U.S. Legalize Marijuana?<br /><br />The decision to criminalize certain substances is a moral issue. Basically, is it right for a gov't to utilize the fear of punishment to control behavior? (To me, that's terrorism.) I don't think so. I think if gov't can say it's (gov't) allowed to criminalize pot, then they also have the... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:21:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736508 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736502 I feel special interest groups and lobbyists control the direction the U.S. is traveling. How can this greed be stopped-Time for a tea party<br /><br />You are right due to the fact that money is the driving force behind most decisions made in gov't/business relations. In order to stop this there are 2 things that need to change: #1 Representative positions shouldn't be paid, and should be a freedom we all get to enjoy. This means no more... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:14:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736502 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736476 Should the U.S. Use Military Force Against Iran?<br /><br />Engaging in more violent conflict fails to recognize the future harm those actions will cause. First, it will create a sense of tension between the survivors of the military conflict who see the U.S. as "enemies" (even though I would have voted against the military action.) Second, it tells the... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:59:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736464 Are there more serious sentences for hate crime violence as opposed to "normal" violence?<br /><br /> Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:51:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736464 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736455 Does rap music contribute to violent crime?<br /><br />Many factors contribute to violent crime. Does rap? In some instances yes. It's important to recognize that people act in the best way they know how, based on the knowledge they have obtained up to the point of said action. So if they grow to agree it's necessary to use violence to achieve a... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:46:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736429 Should Iran Be Allowed Nuclear Power?<br /><br />I selected yes only because of the assumption that we agree at this point in time it's ok to produce nuclear energy. I personally would prefer to see clean energy used so the negative side effects, such as toxic waste, are altogether avoided. If it's ok for one section of the world to utilize... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:26:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736429 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736420 Is love forever?<br /><br />Depends. If you mean the love between two people, then only time can tell. It's quite a bit easier for one of them to say love is forever, but quite a bit more difficult to actually keep that feeling alive forever. Not that either person would deliberately want to fall out of love, I just... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:19:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8736420 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256101 What's the best way to convert a Christian into an Athiest?<br /><br />The first thing the atheist has to recognize is that he/she also doesn&#039;t know that there isn&#039;t a god. The atheist should approach the Christian in the same manner. He/she would need to convince the Christian that neither of you know for a fact either way. You both are relying on the... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:25:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8256101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255765 Will Europe benefit if it became one country?<br /><br />In the long run, I would say yes. It&#039;s the unification of diverse peoples. So perhaps in the short term there will be strife, but considering Europe holds the most tolerant (arguably) country in the world, I think it would be a great help in solidifying the union. IMHO. +3 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255765 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255634 Is the government going to cap salaries on Nurses and Doctors with this healthcare..What kind of care do you think your going to get now?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think that would happen until the U.S. adopted a single payer plan. Not a hybrid. If the U.S. did adopt a single payer plan, then yes I do think they would cap salaries. The reason being because there just isn&#039;t enough money to go around to pay off all of our social problems.... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:19:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255634 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255512 Why doesnt the Democratic Party align itself with the Democrates of 100 years ago...they were truly for he workers....These Democrates in office a truly a joke. what are your thoughts on them?<br /><br />Unfortunately, almost exactly 100 years ago, Democrats helped to usher in the Federal Reserve. The bane to my existence. So, even though I don&#039;t vote, I definitely don&#039;t want to vote for one of the things I hate the most in this world. +3 again. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:03:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255303 Do you believe President Obama will ever be re-elected for a 2nd term?<br /><br />Depends on how much money he&#039;s able to get contributed to his campaign, since that&#039;s all that matters. The most important person to walk the face of the earth could be running, but if he/she doesn&#039;t have enough money to get their name on tv, it won&#039;t matter. People generally... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:37:14 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255303 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255255 All the young voters that voted for OBama you will have to pay a hefty price for healthcare, you will have the bulk of the responsibity of paying..How do you feel now?<br /><br />The day I was born, we were already under a mound of debt. I don&#039;t expect that the day I die it will not be there. The way the monetary system is designed is that it creates money out of debt. Basically the gov&#039;t has to go into debt in order for us to have cash. Therefore the debt... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:30:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255255 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255214 Do you think Pres. Obama is incompetent? Or he has the wrong members in his cabinet stirring his judgment? What do you Think?<br /><br />Incompetent might be too strong of a word. It&#039;s easy for us to think someone is incapable of doing a good job and to think someone else is better, because who can prove us wrong? I do think he has the wrong people in his cabinet though. . Personally, I think it doesn&#039;t matter who... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8255214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246777 What are your coordinates on the results of the Political Compass Test? (see link)<br /><br />Economic Left/Right: -7.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -9.64 . Gandhi is the closest to me, but not very close. Obviously, this test is general and not precise, but fun to take anyway. . Did I win? +3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:57:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246471 Isnt God an artist to make each one of us unique? In which way are you unique?<br /><br />I am unique because I care more about the people of earth more than god himself. +3 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:24:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246392 Have you ever experienced human corruption personally?<br /><br />Depends on how you look at it. The monetary system in general is corrupt, yet I&#039;m an accountant, so I would say I experience it continuously. I&#039;m also on the verge of being fired because I was honest with my boss about just looking at this job as way to survive, and not necessarily... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:14:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8246392 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245174 What is the most concerning disillusionment our society has about our government?<br /><br />That capitalism (or a monetary system in general) is great and/or required for our future. Everybody needs more money and there&#039;s not enough to go around. So how can it be sustainable? Some say by printing more money. But all that does is put us further into debt and make the money we do... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:33:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8245174 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238858 Which war is most likely to be succesful, the War on Poverty (from the 1960s), the War on Drugs, or the current Iraq War?<br /><br />The problem with war as it is currently carried out, is that there are no clear objectives. I will do my best to try and describe what I think the objectives are for each war and what I think about them. . Iraq War: I think the objective is to have more of a presence in the area as well as to... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8238858 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237726 How did arive to 10.2% unemployment, despite all the change and hope?<br /><br />A combination of improving technology, therefore we need less manual labor, inflation, which encourages CEOs and the like to bump up their pay but cut back on costs of lower level employees, and there simply not being enough money in supply. It doesn&#039;t help either when you change how... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:39:28 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237726 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237661 News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch's plan to start putting the company's sites behind a paywall. Will the FOX sheeple pay for content? Will you pay for FOX,Sky Network, The WSJ, Barron's, Marketwatch, and The Sun? How will this affect FOX ratings & viewership?<br /><br />I won&#039;t pay for that content. The thing I&#039;m concerned with though is that others like Murdoch will start doing the same thing. He may be first but who&#039;s to say CNN or NY Times won&#039;t do the same thing? Everybody&#039;s got to make money somehow and the more people we have... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:33:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237661 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237453 Why do you think 39 House Democrats betrayed Nancy Pelosi and joined all but one Republican in opposition to ObamaCare bill?<br /><br />Because the monetary system is corrupt. It benefits the individual who is willing to exploit someone else. In this case, campaign contributions to vote a certain way, which isn&#039;t expanding health care coverage or reducing costs, which from what I understand is the goal. . The problem is... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:09:40 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237453 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237409 Could you please try to explain to a non American, in simple terms, why Obama's health care package is a bad thing?<br /><br />I am definitely somebody who supports health care reform, but here&#039;s why I think it&#039;s a bad thing, and it&#039;s not just Obama&#039;s or the current administration&#039;s fault. . First of all, insurance companies in general are unethical entities meant to make money and not heal... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:04:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237409 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237077 Was Jesus Muslim?<br /><br />This question assumes Jesus was a real person. Other than approximately 3 contemporaries to Jesus&#039; supposed time referring to &quot;Christ&quot; or &quot;Christus,&quot; meaning &quot;anointed one&quot; and not to Jesus&#039; actual name, nobody else mentions such an historic,... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:22:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8237077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236864 Do Americans really hate government and want it dismantled? See LINK:<br /><br />I do. I don&#039;t trust them to spend my tax dollars wisely, nor do I think they know what&#039;s best for our society as a whole. They are trying to spread too little money over too large of problems, and think that the current system is sustainable. It&#039;s obviously not capable of being... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:58:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236729 How come Jesus had to *DIE* for our sins? Couldn't he think of anything better?<br /><br />You would think the son of god/ god himself would be able to, wouldn&#039;t you? Personally, I think it was just put in there to help make Jesus sound noble. You wouldn&#039;t want a messiah who would rather live than help you would you? But I don&#039;t know. I still don&#039;t believe in... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:39:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236729 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236683 Do have a goal that you what like to accomplish in your lifetime? What is it? How would it impact our society?<br /><br />Yes, though I don&#039;t expect to accomplish it. I want to abolish the monetary system. It would impact society in indeterminable ways. First of all, it wouldn&#039;t give someone privileges it gives to others. It would put all people on an equal opportunity footing. Incentives would be to... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:31:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236280 Is preaching the good news of Jesus to a group of Jews a bad idea?<br /><br />That&#039;s assuming the news of Jesus is indeed good. It&#039;s easy for one person to believe whole heartedly that Jesus&#039; news is good, it&#039;s another for that same person to comprehend that other people don&#039;t agree. I don&#039;t for example. I think the &quot;news of... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:33:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236280 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236259 Insurance industry displeased with health bill passage, Should we craft legislation to make them happy? See LINK:<br /><br />Depends on whether or not you&#039;re someone who likes to make people richer than them richer. If you are, then I guess we should rewrite. If not, then I guess we should probably revaluate the usefulness of the insurance industry in general. Is it better to pay a middle man for something... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:29:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8236259 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209564 Do you honestly believe that most voters do hours and hours of research, read news from a diversity of sources, maybe even read a book or two before voting? Do you think that average person knows enough to cast an informed vote?<br /><br />Absolutely not. The average person is not taught things like how the Fed works, as an example, in school. If we were taught the inner workings of gov&#039;t and the system as a whole, even if it&#039;s just to realize the things that are right in front of our nose, then we could have informed... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:23:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209519 Do you believe that time travel is possible? Why or why not?<br /><br />I&#039;m going to say no. In my opinion, it just seems like something similar to ghosts, fun to talk about but holds no substance. I can&#039;t prove ghosts don&#039;t exist, much like I can&#039;t prove time travel is impossible, but it doesn&#039;t make it any more believeable. . Besides,... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209519 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209483 Why couldn't all the kings horses and all the king men put Humpty Dumpty back together again?<br /><br />Because the king didn&#039;t offer universal health care, and horses, just like men, don&#039;t want to help people without any incentive in it for their self-interest. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209483 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209456 Who will be to blame if the UN climate deal falls short?<br /><br />The corporatocracy. Money is power therefore the rich have all the power. If the climate deal falls short, you can be sure it&#039;s because someone with power wants to continue to make money off of polluting industries, especially considering clean energy requires the least amount of human... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:13:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209456 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209425 What shouldn't a beauty pageant winner do?<br /><br />Piss off the people that paid for her breast implants. Also, probably being too self-centered to understand another person&#039;s opinion on such things as gay rights. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209425 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209410 When was the unemployment rate in the United States last over ten per cent?<br /><br />Well, I&#039;m under the impression that the unemployment rate is almost always understated, so it&#039;s hard to say exactly. But I know I wouldn&#039;t be surprised if it&#039;s always above 10%. The problem is there are no generally analyzed or agreed upon way to figure it out over the... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:08:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209364 Its better to be pissed off than?<br /><br />Dead. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209356 Do you think it should be legal to fire someone for being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered?<br /><br />Not unless it&#039;s just as legal for an LGBT employer to fire a straight person for being straight. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:03:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209356 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209226 I'm not voting, what do you think about that?<br /><br />I support your decision. As an American I can&#039;t name one president who is worth any of the glory we give him. Nothing improves radically, it just gets hindered for the benefit of the rich. Voting isn&#039;t effective, no matter how many people think it does. Look at the 2009 Iranian... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209226 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209195 Why didn't the Fort Hood shooter seek mental health counselling?<br /><br />The guy was making a living inside an organization that says it&#039;s ok to kill people only when those up higher in the hierarchy say it&#039;s ok. Hypocrisy can be a frustrating and confusing thing, especially when you start to realize that what the gov&#039;t says, is not always right. Now... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:41:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209195 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209131 Are bargains always worth chasing?<br /><br />Almost never. The companies offering the bargain are usually trying to instill in you a feeling of not waiting to get something that is supposedly scarce. Then they just hope that the bargain isn&#039;t the only thing you buy. +3 . Plus, most of the stuff we buy is worthless anyway. Like a... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:34:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209131 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209062 Why do some people not drink alcohol at all?<br /><br />I prefer to smoke pot. Less people die a year from direct use of pot (0 vs approx. 140,000). I hate getting hangovers. I feel more in control of my thoughts and actions while high as opposed to drunk. I hate having to drive home from the bar or finding a designated drive. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:25:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8209062 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208886 What is the largest Mind Control Cult in the world?<br /><br />I&#039;m not necessarily sure you would classify it a &quot;cult&quot; so I will just stick with what I think the largest mind control group. That would be the corporatocracy. . First, it has instilled into most of us that it is considered to be successful or good or necessary that we... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208886 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208551 Can you describe today's youth in one word?<br /><br />Brainwashed. +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:17:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208551 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208282 Louisville has the greatest percentage of people searching for naughty words online. Why do you think that is? Is your city on the list? See link for the Top 10 dirty word searching cities.<br /><br />I don&#039;t know why that is, perhaps they are more strict about free speech therefore people use them online without fear of &quot;persecution&quot; by their local peers. Maybe it has to do with Louisville being further along at ensuring as many as possible have access to the internet. . ... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:41:20 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208282 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208248 A girl under 15 is "married" to a man who then reassigns her to his brother for "marriage" She is pregnant at 16. Is this child abuse/pedophilia the state should prosecute or should these marriages be protected because they are practicing their religion?<br /><br />Nothing that infringes on the rights of another human being should be protected due to religion. The problem in this case is the girl may believe without a doubt her religion is right as well as the husband/ brother. Who do you blame for their belief in a system in which they were indoctrinated... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:37:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8208248 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207423 If Jesus was God according to Christianity, then why did he pray?<br /><br />Because he was narcissistic. Who else would claim to know everything and be more powerful than everyone? If I did that, would you consider me god? +3 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:58:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207368 Did Christ commit suicide? He knew what was going to happen, and had the power to stop the events, but He "chose" to continue and die a horrible death. Suicide or Sacrifice?<br /><br />That&#039;s a good question. I&#039;ll avoid my disbeliefs in religion/ god and assume for the moment Jesus was real. . Suicide/sacrifice are ultimately the same thing where one person may draw the line at suicide with actually offing yourself, but another may include knowingly putting... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:51:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8207368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201352 I let another student borrow my essay and they handed it in with minimal changes foolishly. They were caught and because i allowed them to borrow it i am also receiving a 0, is this legal? Mind you i lent it to them not to copy but to read over for ideas.<br /><br />Legality is term used by people who exert an undeserved authority over other people. Screw it. The important thing is to learn as much as you can. Grades should be secondary. +3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:41:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8201352