http://www.answerbag.com/profile/145720 New Answerbag answers from MrWitch Tue, 29 May 2012 13:29:19 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 13:29:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12217780 Once again "Conservatives" claim Dem spending spree. It turns out Obama's spending increase is lowest in decades. Will people ever learn?<br /><br />The real answer I'm afraid is very simple, and something any rational person should be concerned with. Simply put, they think you're all very, very stupid (and by 'they' I mean politicians, media outlets, etc). The idea of being able to put out 'facts' that you know will be picked up and used... Tue, 29 May 2012 05:39:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12217780 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211587 JPMorgan's derivative disaster is at a $2 billion loss and maybe rising. Should more restrictions be placed on bank derivative operations?<br /><br />No, not at all. There should be few if any limits - gambling is what these firms do. Mostly, they're very good at it. However, two things - 1/. 100% secure walls need building between what here are called 'high street banks' - the banking services you and I use, that small businesses use,... Sun, 27 May 2012 06:31:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211260 If your Holy Deity said to you "love thy neighbor as thyself is the most important thing you can do" would you or just ignore it? Why?<br /><br />I'm not really sure I actually have a 'Holy Deity' Rosie. As such, although that 'love thy neighbour' thing is fine in principle, I prefer to base it on people's behaviour and character rather than apply any kind of blanket coverage. One of our neighbours (of about 12 years) is a genuine, 24... Sun, 27 May 2012 04:02:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211260 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211233 Who let Arab immigration into Europe and under what justification?<br /><br />There is no answer to your question 'Who let...' Arab peoples have a history of movement around and within the Meditteranean that dates back centuries. If you're concentrating on more modern movement of peoples, this should help as a basic starting point - ... Sun, 27 May 2012 03:43:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12211233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12204736 What are you coming to terms with?<br /><br />That since last September I am now damaged and do not work properly. Fri, 25 May 2012 02:56:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12204736 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12199314 'Domestic terrorism' White supremacist gets 40 years in jail for AZ bomb attack. Is this sentence appropriate? Why isn't he in Gitmo?<br /><br />40 years for someone with a life expectancy no more than about 15 or 20? For a wounding? I'd say that was appropriate enough, yes. And I suspect he's not at Guantanamo because the authorities probably know more about him, his family, friends, etc than he does and he has no information they're... Wed, 23 May 2012 11:12:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12199314 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12188909 If you became wealthy overnight would you change? Would you flip from sweet to snob/plainwrap to posh or stay the same? How do you know?<br /><br />Mostly Rosie, I'd remain the same. Too set in my ways and I really hate shopping. Sun, 20 May 2012 08:33:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12188909 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12183751 If you have "Native Americans" why cant I be a "Native Briton" My folks have been on these islands at least 1,000 years<br /><br />There's two answers to that really. First, if you were born in the UK, you are essentially a 'modern native Briton'. However, a thousand years wouldn't be nearly enough time to justify calling yourself simply a 'native Briton'. To qualify as 'a native Briton' a person should really come from a... Fri, 18 May 2012 14:43:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12183751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180782 All makeup disappears from the world. What are the consequences?<br /><br />Ooh, let's see. I don't wear any myself, so my answer will be limited, but I can think of the following off the top of my head - 1/. Women's bags could get smaller and lighter. 2/. Bullshit pseudo-science in advertising would mercifully cease, or at least be reduced. 3/. Z-list celebs would... Thu, 17 May 2012 15:58:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180782 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180635 Is smoking weed in small doses (say half a splff, 4 times a year) harmful?<br /><br />That will impact you hardly at all. No-one would say it would be good for you, and there would probably be a negative physical effect, but with those amounts the amount of damage will I suspect be negligable. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:00:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180629 If you had half a spliff and no alcohol would it affect your capacity to function the day aftert?<br /><br />That would depend on the strength of the weed in it and how much was in it. It would also depend on whether what I was doing on that day was inherently of interest to me - I'm quite capable of 'drifting' if what I'm doing is boring without any chemical stimuli. But if I'm interested in what I'm... Thu, 17 May 2012 14:58:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12180629 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12179638 What does the religious right REALLY WANT...??<br /><br />Simply? They want everyone to agree with them, thus proving them 'right'. Hope none of them hold their breath while they're waiting..... Thu, 17 May 2012 09:20:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12179638 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12178848 While driving do you use your blinkers to show intention to turn or ask permission to turn?<br /><br />If you ask permission to turn in London (or any other major city or area where traffic is busy I suspect) you'd never get anywhere. It's used to inform of an intention to turn. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:10:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12178848 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12177628 Is there a career that teaches how to make weapons?<br /><br />Don't know how old you are, but I'd look at joining a military arm and express an interest in becoming an armourer. It will help if you have qualifications (engineering/mechanical engineering/physics, etc). Military is by far the easiest way to get instruction in this kind of work. Most... Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12177628 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12176560 Knowing something of Mitt Romney's past and what he is like (according to media) do you thing he prone to being sociopathic?<br /><br />I don't trust media, any more than I trust politicians. However, I do believe anyone running for public office and board level appointments should take a psychologocal test (and to continue to be tested regularly) to measure their level of sociopathic and psychopathic response. Many employers... Wed, 16 May 2012 08:32:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12176560 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12176263 What do you think about the European Union?<br /><br />Depends which version you are talking about. If you mean what was originally called 'The Common Market', it's a good idea, freeing up trade between nations and reducing paperwork while giving nation states more reason to seek a peaceful solution to their disagreements than a military one. That... Wed, 16 May 2012 06:55:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12176263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174727 Do you believe people who are pro choice are trying to play the role of God?<br /><br />Why yes I do, and a bloody good thing too. Someone has to, and the role of God is one that often seems to be a vacant one. The knowledge is there. The only question is whether as a society we use it or not. Making it illegal would not stop it, but would merely make it far more dangerous.... Tue, 15 May 2012 16:01:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174636 Is This Your Future With Obamacare?? 15-year-old British schoolgirl died after 'doctor mistook tuberculosis for lovesickness'.<br /><br />Hmm, trying to make a socio-policical 'point' (and not a very good one at that) out of an error that will probably see the GP involved struck off and other medical staff severely censured, demoted and possibly sacked. Mate, I'd take the UK system, with all it's inevitable problems, over the one... Tue, 15 May 2012 15:28:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174636 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174479 which best describes you:Im very sarcastic, rarely sarcastic,on occasion , rarely or never?<br /><br />Sardonic, sometimes. Sarcastic, hardly ever. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:43:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174479 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174425 Why do people think good looking people can't be pedophiles?, is society getting dumber?<br /><br />I'd appreciate some evidence that people do, in fact, think this. But assuming the accuracy of the first part of your question, I would say that the constant seepage of modern media has a lot to answer for where our acceptance/non acceptance of others based on how they look/dress, what they... Tue, 15 May 2012 14:30:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174425 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174351 What is the oldest human-made structure that you have been in?<br /><br />West Kennet Long Barrow. Which is about 5,600 years old. Give or take. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:08:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174351 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174231 What does every child deserve?<br /><br />A childhood free from adult issues. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:37:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174191 If we're so agaisnt hitting & violence, why do we tolerate sadomasochism, even in the name of consent?<br /><br />I'm not against hitting and violence at all. Sometimes, some people's behaviour actually warrants a good slap. Some people's behaviour deserves that plus a good deal more. So if someone gets their jollies by getting a wallop every now and then, what's the harm? Tue, 15 May 2012 13:28:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174181 Did you become the person your parents hoped you'd become,or the person you wanted to become? really ?<br /><br />My parents didn't want me to become any kind of person except what I wanted to become. Since I've wanted to become about a dozen different people during my life, that was probably safest. And since I've never managed to become any of those dozen people, the answer to both your questions is... Tue, 15 May 2012 13:24:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12174181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12161073 Teachers at a secondary school will put corrections on a maximum of three spelling mistakes for fear of damaging pupils’ self-esteem, an MP has revealed... What thinks you?<br /><br />It's a very complicated issue. Involved this rather toxic mix are: fashionable educational idealogy (mostly several decades old now) the quest for political advantage the abuse and bullying of public sector workers (in this case teachers) by government the lack of responsibility taken by... Fri, 11 May 2012 06:16:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12161073 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12150451 In the US, elections are in November(I guess). What are the next elections in the UK? Who do you like and why? If you don't mind me asking.<br /><br />I admit that I''m certainly the wrong person to be answering a question like this but I can't resist :) I like none of the choices of political idealogy available. All have given up on what I view as governmental responsibility, instead pandering to pressure groups and lobbying interests.... Mon, 07 May 2012 16:57:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12150451 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148219 "Trickle down", aka "give the wealthy more and more and they will give us their crumbs". Another GOP Legacy or Travesty?<br /><br />A century or so ago Rosie, it was known as 'Horse &amp; Sparrow' economics, which in my view is a much better descriptive term, being stripped of the middle-management-speak which makes everything sterile, colourless and bland. Definition? Oh, ok. Basically, if you feed the horse enough oats,... Mon, 07 May 2012 04:21:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148219 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148174 Donaldson correction facility,Alabama offers 10 day meditation retreats, which has brought on huge changes in mentality of prisoners.<br /><br />If it works (and it does seem to) then it's obviously a good thing. Reading a report on this technique, I noticed that it is held in a wing named after a prison officer killed by inmates. Sooo..... maybe the wing might be named differently if this had been introduced a few years earlier? As... Mon, 07 May 2012 03:58:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148174 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148128 are you as sick of liberals as me?<br /><br />For your question to have any merit at all you first need to define what you mean by the word 'liberal'. It isn't the same thing to different people from the same street, town or county, let alone worldwide. Otherwise, the whole question simply degenerates into some kind of playground nonsense,... Mon, 07 May 2012 03:32:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12148128 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12138970 I have to do a speech for my dad's 50th birthday party. Any tips? I don't want to do a long one- short and sweet!<br /><br />Easy. "Thanks, Dad." Fri, 04 May 2012 09:32:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12138970 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12135593 Why isn't "Thou shalt not eat the fruit of the tree that is known as the Carrot Tree" in the Ten Commandments?<br /><br />Far too much 'Blackadder', Kenz........ :) Thu, 03 May 2012 09:38:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12135593 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12124348 What would be the pros & cons of being a werewolf?<br /><br />Ooh, let's see..... Cons. Dog breath. Fleas/ticks. The necessity to imbibe worming medication on a regular basis. A tendency to urinate on standing structures, in public. Very poor table manners. Personal hygiene = your own tongue. Unlikely to be passed over in an identity parade. That silver... Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:18:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12124348 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12115472 Why will tobacco smoke give you cancer, but marijuana smoke won't?<br /><br />You've just opened a real can of worms with your question. Unfortunately, I can't provide a clear, simple answer to your question because one isn't really available. There is completed research (much used by government and other interested parties) that is used to imply that cannabis is far... Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:58:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/12115472 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11969457 Do you think that Britain should share the oil fields around the Falkland Islands with Argentina?<br /><br />An agreement was reached to share any oil production from identified fields 50/50. You would need to check the dates but I think it was reached in the late 1990s. Unfortunately, Argentina tore up the agreement in 2007 when a damand on their part that it be amended to include negotiations on the... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:09:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11969457 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960577 Are the anti-religionists/ anti-theists trying to kill spirituality?<br /><br />No, for two reasons I can think of off the top of my head - 1/. Your question implies singleness of purpose, which is singularly lacking among the people you have cited. To the best of my knowledge there is little 'grouping' of people who are anti-religion and/or anti-deity. Certainly not... Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:18:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11960577 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11947730 In the UK, can a grandparent claim benefits or tax credits for childcare ?<br /><br />Can't answer the question because it will depend on specific circumstances, which you haven't outlined here. Check the website - http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/index.htm or give them a ring on 0345 300 3900. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:34:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11947730 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11940578 How come Red Dwarf's Arnold Rimmer is so funny when real life people like him are so obnoxious?<br /><br />Because the viewer doesn't have to actually put up with the bloke, just watch him for half an hour at a stretch. We know we're going to get some time off from Rimmer. If we were stuck with him permanently I suspect our attitudes would be different. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:24:38 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11940578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11938010 In Europe, diesel costs less than gas. Why is it more expensive in the USA?<br /><br />Incorrect here matey - diesel costs on average £1.44.47/litre, petrol is £1.37.79/litre. This has little or nothing to do with actual prices, but instead is an opportunistic raid by govenrment (using fuel taxes) following the sudden popularity in small diesel cars from about 2000 onwards. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:33:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11938010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11937220 True Love is when all you think about is her and telling her everyday, anytime that you love her. What do you think?<br /><br />No, that's obsession. Love is putting someone else's needs before your own, without fail. It's that simple. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:05:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11937220 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11937212 How many of you think Sandra Fluke is just some innocent girl Rush Limbaugh is picking on? She's not. She's a liberal activist.<br /><br />So what if she is a 'Liberal Activist' (shock horror!) It might not have sunk in yet, but if someone has a different political viewpoint from yours, in even the most marginal democratic systems the way to pursuade others that yours is correct is to DEBATE the issue. Not to bully, insult and... Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:02:27 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11937212 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11934473 Can racial profiling, be useful, on any level? Is there an acceptable "bright side", to racial profiling?<br /><br />I can happily provide one. It is closer to 'cultural profiling' than racial, although the ethnicity of the culture I am thinking of is very one-dimentional, so could be the terms in this case could be viewed as interchangable. Consider - a young asian girl is missing, reported so by her family.... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:31:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11934473 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11934423 Rush "Taking birth control every day means you must be having sex every day and are therefore a slut&prostitute" True/False Why?<br /><br />Frankly? I think they're hilarious! But, that aside, are they justified? No. Are they appropriate? No. Are they a sign of an ignorant, predatory bully using the tools at his disposal to vitriolically abuse someone who has disagreed with him? Yes. I note his recent, grovelling apology -... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:11:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11934423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933237 What would you think if you saw a lady drinking a pint of beer?<br /><br />I would think nothing of it at all - quite a common sight in the UK. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:55:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933237 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933233 Why didn't you achieve your dreams?<br /><br />I did, some of them. For those I didn't, the list is fairly small - Distinct inability to make the right decisions at certain times in my life. Lack of maturity, once upon a time. Lack of effort, when I could actually put the required effort in. Lack of health. Not necessarily in that order.... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:53:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933233 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933180 Do you ever care about your blood pressure and sugar levels?<br /><br />A 30+ year medical condition says I have to. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:31:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933153 Humanity disappeared from Earth in 1962 after nuclear WWIII. Could such an event be real in a parallel (quantum)universum?<br /><br />Assuming parallel universes do exist, as I understand it the only way such a 'system' could work is for there to be not just parallel, but infinite universes. So somewhere, I'm king. Somewhere, I died age 5. Somewhere, my father was Hitler. Somewhere, I'm exactly the same but have blue eyes.... Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:16:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11933153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931536 What are some sayings that rich people use to justify their wealth?<br /><br />Said - 'Anyone can achieve what I have, it just takes application, effort and inspiration.' Unsaid - Yep, and daddy's big boot behind you putting you through a first class education at a top college (even though you have the IQ of a German Shepherd), setting you up in business and/or... Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:52:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931496 Were The Monkees an important muscial group?<br /><br />Important as in 'ground-breaking'? No, not at all. Important as in 'unique'? No, not at all. Important as in 'influential'? In a minor way, yes. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:41:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931456 Do you think this was one of the best songs from the eighties?<br /><br />No, but she has one of the best and most unique 'popular' voices of the 80s. Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:31:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11931456 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11922357 What is going on with AB?<br /><br />I have also seen nothing like this on any AB page. Seems some people aren't using add-blocking software. Should be simple to get some, and easy to find free examples too. Problem solved. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:37:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11922357 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11920520 Aren't bullies in school concerned at all that they might get shot by whoever they bully?<br /><br />Bullies - whether in school or in adult life - don't think like that. All bullying is a risk/reward strategy. A bully does their thing but will have sized up the victim first to minimise risk of an unwelcome response. Many will do this without really knowing they are doing it. So the bullying... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:41:43 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11920520 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11920504 Now that Sheriff Joe Arpaio suggests Obama's birth certificate is a forgery will there be a congressional/JD investigation?<br /><br />Hope so. If there isn't, there are sure to be accusations of some sort of cover-up. Any investigation I have little doubt will quickly find this is a publicity stunt by an aging and inadequate individual, based mostly on either his own (which is unlikely), or an assumption of other people's,... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:34:48 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11920504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11918947 Pick one: $10,000 cash right now, or weigh 10lb less( and keep if off for good)?<br /><br />My weight's fine thanks. My bank account however, is not.... Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:36:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11918947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11914347 Why Do Obama Supporters Hate America<br /><br />I detect a troll. A troll who can't spell 'useful'. Which is really rather ironic. Wed, 29 Feb 2012 03:13:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11914347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11912176 Are your politics similer to your parents? Or way different?<br /><br />Somewhat. I think they're ALL a bunch of worthless, lying, thieving bastards. My parents expressed a preference. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:34:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11912176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911132 Men : All women are leaving the earth tomorrow, what are you going to do?<br /><br />Open a shop selling foot-pumps and puncture repair kits. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:41:06 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11911132 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11910645 If witchcraft and wizardry is a sin to God - Why do you accept creationism? Sudden appearance of evolved life has to be considered sorcery.<br /><br />As with most autocratic organisations, it's bad when they say it's bad. But if something pops into existence and there's no-one to blame or persecute, then that has to be the 'big wizard' and that's ok. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:29:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11910645 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908244 How many US Presidents have there been since you were born?<br /><br />9. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:50:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908244 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908234 What was the forbidden fruit God told Adam and Eve NOT to eat?<br /><br />None is mentioned specifically. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:45:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908234 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908231 Men: what do you think/imagine that women talk about, when the subject is men?<br /><br />I know what women talk about/talk like when in women-only groups and the subject is men - MrsWitch tells me. :) And I also know that no man without inside info like this would ever be likely to imagine how unutterably filthy those conversations can get. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:44:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908213 Do you believe big words are important in novels? Could it be just as good with small and easy words?<br /><br />Size does matter here. What also matters is what is appropriate. Novels work around characters. Characters must, by definition, be different. How does a writer convey such differences except by language? And the only way to do that, is by the words used. I'd lay 20-1 that the words used... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:39:12 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908213 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908161 The Syrian city of Homs has been under siege for a month. Hundreds are dead. Why won't the West act?<br /><br />Simple answer. The west won't act for 5 very good reasons, none of which it has any control over. 1/. Russia - a Syrian ally for decades. A major seller of military equipment to Syria. Russian internal politics mean that no Russian politician would seriously consider withdrawing it's support... Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:22:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11908161 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893214 Do you ever feel like some authors kill off certain characters just so they don't have to deal with them anymore?<br /><br />Arthur Conan Doyle is on record as stating just that. He was sick to death of Sherlock Holmes, so 'wrote him off' so to speak, at Reichenbach. Only public opinion (which was very negative towards the idea of Holmes being dead), constant begging letters asking for more Holmes stories and a... Fri, 24 Feb 2012 04:16:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11893214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11886985 Have you been out of work for 1 or more years? Do you hate yourself and feel worthless? Depressed?<br /><br />Just over a year, and no I don't hate myself, or feel worthless or depressed. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:58:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11886985 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11879910 POLICE: aka COP How did the term "cop" come about? Is it short for something? An acronym? What other terms are there for police?<br /><br />From Wiki - 'The origins of this term are uncertain. The term may refer to "one who captures or snatches". This word first appeared in the early 18th century, and can be matched with the word "cap", which has the same meaning and whose etymology can be traced to the Latin word 'capere'. (The... Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:19:52 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11879910 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859327 Whom does your soul belong to?<br /><br />Assuming I have one, it belongs to me. Although, as an agnostic I can't deny the possibility that I might have mistaken ownership for rental. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:14:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859327 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859315 Buddha translated means the "awakened one". have you met people who are more aware than others ?<br /><br />Oh yes. Probably about half a dozen over time. Not all of them were nice people though. Happily I'm married to one of the ones that was. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:11:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859315 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859140 Do we have to be tolerant enough to accept dangerous and harmful idiocy, idiologies ?<br /><br />No. If you had replaced 'dangerous and harmful' with 'harmless', the answer would be 'yes'. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:08:59 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859118 Why? Why Hitler attacked Russia? Wouldn't he won the war if he didn't attack?<br /><br />The 'why' is easy. Pathalogical hatred and an intense idealogical opposition to communism. Had Barbarossa not been started, it's conceivable that Germany might have won WW2, or more likely could have negotiated a peace while still under arms and with viable armed forces. I suspect they would... Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:02:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11859118 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11858649 What would motivate you to read a book?<br /><br />Don't need any motivation. Usually have 3 or 4 I'm reading at any given time. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:07:19 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11858649 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855147 What would be the worst chese to use on nachos?<br /><br />This one, surely ;) http://www.dailyshame.co.uk/2010/03/satire/french-farmer-discovers-smelliest-cheese-in-the-world-3-dead/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:49:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855147 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855108 Hate is a strong word, that being said have YOU ever hated anyone? why?<br /><br />Oh yes. The reason was bullying. That said, I'm happy that person did what they did - call it a life lesson. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:37:33 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855037 What/who protects you in troubled times?<br /><br />MrsWitch does, and vice-versa. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:21:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855037 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855025 What was your favorite cartoon character as a kid and why did you enjoy them?<br /><br />All the original era Hanna-Barbera Tom &amp; Jerry (1940 - 1958). The animation and characterisation is pretty good, but some of the backdrops and scenery is just beautifully done, a real work of art. Quite enchanting. And then there's the extreme violence..... :) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:18:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11855025 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854992 How are your table manners? Perfect, pretty good, little relazed, what are table manners:-)?<br /><br />Well, no-one has so far demanded that I sit in a corner or eat with the dog. And I've only occasionally started food fights in posh restaurants. I can even pass if all that social silliness kicks off - you know, 3 knives, 3 forks, 2 spoons, 2 glasses, etc. But given a choice, I don't bother... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:09:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854992 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854906 America in decline; a society in denial? http://www.ihr.org/other/nov10weber.html<br /><br />There's some truth provided by the link you provide. Unfortunately, and like any bad joke, it's only when you get to the end that you discover the real truth. That being, that although much of what you might have read has elements of truth in it, as a whole it is nothing more than disguise for... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:48:29 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854906 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854650 Trust everyone or no one?<br /><br />As usual the middle way is best. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:26:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854650 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854463 Did you know rats cannot be sick?<br /><br />Ever heard the expression, 'Two nations divided by a common language'? This is a perfect example of that. Most users here are from the US, and to them your question would read, 'Did you know rats cannot be ill?' Which is quite obviously not the case. Yes, rats can't vomit - here's why: ... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:15:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854432 Why you kill innocent cows?<br /><br />Steak. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:07:11 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854432 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854423 Do you feel it's right to have government agents inspecting kids' lunches brought from home to check for nutritional content?<br /><br />The problem with all government is that it seeks to expand itself, and it doesn't really care whose toes it treads on in the process. Much of government expenditure which is wasteful is spent on such things. The problem is reducing government once it gets to this stage. As an example, when the... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:05:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854278 In real life are there many serial killers like Dexter who kill only bad guys and into things like blood splatter analysis for good guys?<br /><br />So far as I'm aware, there is no real-life example of anyone like the character of Dexter. Read up on serial killers by all means - there's millions of words available for study. What I think you'll find is that they are almost always damaged, inadequate individuals whose main motivation is... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:10:23 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854278 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854236 Why is human DNA 99% simular to that of a chicken, worms and pig's? Doesnt that disqualify the chimp theory....?<br /><br />I am seriously baffled by your obvious lack of understanding. Nothing you have given in your question remotely resembles reality. Please, do some background reading if you can, and educate yourself. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:55:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854223 Raise taxes, raise taxes, raise taxes! How about stop spending, stop spending, stop spending?<br /><br />The US doesn't need to spend less, it needs to reform how it spends and where this money goes. Health spending is a case in point, with the US spending significantly more of it's GNP on healthcare than many other first world countries, yet providing a system that is weighted in favour of... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:51:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854223 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854150 There seems to be a lot of Athiests on this site that seem to be angry or judgemental with their answers. Do you really feel superior?<br /><br />There's a two way street going on here, and you're only looking at the traffic travelling one way. Both sides can be irritating - thankfully, mostly to each other, but there's always the exception to the rule, usually caused by an objectionable or blatently ignorant statement that completely... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:23:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854150 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854130 Should it be made illegal for religions to knock on your door to sell their religions to you?<br /><br />Absolutely not. Although this is sometimes annoying, it takes very little to be polite and simply express no interest. And there might, just might, be the odd occasion when these people will knock on a door belonging to someone they or their church can help. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:16:09 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854031 Are you a vegetarian?Why and why not? Did you know if we all become vegetarians there will be no more famine in the world?<br /><br />'if we all become vegetarians there will be no more famine in the world' Really? Where is your evidence? Without something to back up such a statement, it's just windy hippy wishful thinking or a campaign by the PETA loonies. Please supply more information. Many thanks :) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:21:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854031 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854024 Did I ever hurt someone's feelings here? If so I apologize. I may leave Ab soon and I don't want to leave ill-feelings when I do. Thanks!<br /><br />Not me, matey. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:16:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854024 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854015 Why are men allowed to be involved in debates concerning abortion law? Shouldn't the issue be decided by women alone?<br /><br />There are too many variables for the law concerning abortion to be decided by one gender only. Absolutely men should be involved in the process of lawmaking on such an issue. The act of abortion itself? That's a different issue entirely, but again, it is disingenuous for people to simply state... Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:12:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11854015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852487 What proof is there that god is real? (Read description thoroughly please.)<br /><br />There is no measurable proof that any deity exists. Equally, there is no measurable proof that one or more deities do not exist (but I'm sure you're aware how difficult it is to prove a negative). I would say, if it helps you, believe. If you can't rationalise or make sense of the concept of... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:32:18 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852487 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852455 My 20 year old cat is dyng. I'm so sad and not coping well with this. What can I do to make myself feel better?<br /><br />This is the sort of thing that twists my insides. Been there several times before with an elderly pet and I know how it hurts. I can only tell you what I do/did. Ask yourself these questions - Did your cat have a happy life? Was it cared for - fed, watered, sheltered, fussed, played with?... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:25:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852455 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852267 Romania, in the south of Europe, buried under 15' (4.5m) of snow. Al Gore? Global warming?<br /><br />Didn't take a hint from the last question like this you posted? Ah well, I'll be brief. Al Gore is an idiot. Even idiots can be right some of the time. Global warming is pretty much beyond dispute. The only issue that remains to be settled is the (sometimes willful) misunderstandings of some... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:23:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852267 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852159 I've become leader of the entire world! Do you want to be in my government or just a citizen?<br /><br />I'll stay a citizen thanks. You would be wise not to give me any kind of real power. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:42:42 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852032 Have you ever had a dream thats come true?<br /><br />Often, though less now than I did when I was younger. Usually about nothing important, but it's always a disturbing experience. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:55:41 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11852032 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11851993 Where are the bones of your ancestors? I bet one of them was a hominid?<br /><br />Oooh, all over the place I'd expect. Several in England, some in Wales, some in Russia, some in France. And if you could go back far enough, I wouldn't take that bet. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:35:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11851993 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11851098 Where would you rather live? In a modern home?Or on a farm?<br /><br />Farm thank you. I grew up (almost) next to one. Just a church between us. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:44:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11851098 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850700 Have you created enemies on AB? How?<br /><br />Never. I did once have a rather violent conversation with a wanabee Marine though. He didn't understand gravity at all and was being abusive to someone who asked a perfectly valid, though simple question about (I think) moon orbit. He was also talking out of the wrong orifice, so I corrected... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:06:16 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850641 I think homeless people should join the military, what do you think?<br /><br />While it might work for some, what you describe is a disaster waiting to happen. It would kill people, ruin lives and cost a fortune. Take a homeless heroin addict, induct straight into the military and provide money. What do you really think that money is going to be spent on? Or clean them... Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:45:04 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850641 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850536 How much of a hold does "Satan" have on your life? How much does "Satan" negatively affect you?<br /><br />About the same as the Tooth Fairy, on both counts. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:11:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850536 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850517 What would you do if you owned a device that could wipe out the universe if you pressed the wrong button?<br /><br />Rewire it. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:05:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850514 What is the point in wanting to marry someone you have never even interacted with (ex: celebrity you don't know)?<br /><br />I don't see one, but I suppose if one had the emotional development of a 5 year old it might make some sense. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:04:54 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/11850514