http://www.answerbag.com/profile/184826 New Answerbag answers from kedar Tue, 29 May 2012 10:49:33 -0700 Tue, 29 May 2012 10:49:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7495844 What happens when an American citizen enters into a civil union with a citizen of another country, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain?<br /><br />Based in my own experience, that American citizen suddenly experiences respect and equal treatment by the UK government, and equal rights not available to same sex couples in the United States. Not only that, but that American citizen receives all the rights and privileges of a British... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:32:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7495844 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7064328 What is your favourite Elton John song?<br /><br />Sacrifice Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:35:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7064328 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7005185 Is President Obama respectful, and politically smart?<br /><br />President Obama is very respectful and very tolerant. He is a great contrast to Mr. Bush, since Mr. Bush did not respect other cultures and opinions, at all. Even some of Obama&#039;s supporters are upset with him for being &#039;too respectful&#039; that is, they accuse him of &#039;sleeping... Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:12:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7005185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6943471 Jimmy Carter recently commented that George W. Bush's presidency has been the worst in American history. Do you agree with President Carter's statement?<br /><br />Yes Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:16:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6943471 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6925740 This is my tribute to Michael Jackson - would you like to say goodbye?<br /><br />goodbye Michael Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:00:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6925740 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6902832 How did george w.bush become president<br /><br />How, how, how did this guy get out of grade school let alone get to be president? and do not give me the &#039;corrupt Supreme Court&#039; thing again. I&#039;m sorry, but in order to elevate this level of stupidity and ignorance to the highest office in the country you need more than a corrupt... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:09:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6902832 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6898063 George Walker Bush is _________. Finish the sentence.<br /><br />__Beyond Embarrassment. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:34:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6898063 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6857482 What are some of the most controversial LGBT movies?<br /><br />The adventures of, Priscilla queen of the desert But I&#039;m a Cheerleader The Hours Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:19:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6857482 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6848255 What is the most important thing you've ever lost?<br /><br />My mother. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6848255 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6843528 What was the only thing George W. Bush was proactive on?<br /><br />Bush wanted everyone to believe that he was being proactive, but it was all a lie. He forged evidence to create an excuse to invade Iraq, and convinced a majority of Americans that he was &#039;proactively&#039; defending us against Iraq&#039;s nuclear threat. But it was not proactive, it was... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:46:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6843528 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6837763 Former Vice President Dick Cheney says that former President George W. Bush did not want to be the one who “pulled the plug” on General Motors and instead decided to pass on the issue to President Obama. Why?<br /><br />Well, considering he did next to nothing for 8 years, Anyway, it looks like be pushed a lot more that GM on Obama. Bush passed the whole economic crisis on to the Obama administration. During the very end they just sat there as the economy got worse. He didn&#039;t make any attempts to improve... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:55:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6837763 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780333 Did you vote for George W Bush in both elections?<br /><br />I do not endorse George Walker Bush&#039;s policies, so I have never voted for him. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 05:47:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6780333 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6726153 Is President Bush the worst president ever?<br /><br />Pretty much so. Back in the year 2000, when George W. Bush lost the popular vote and was shoe-horned into office by the Supreme Court in spite of clear conflicts of interest on the part of Scalia and Thomas, the psychology of Little George was known to only a few. To most of us he seemed... Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:37:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6726153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6646750 What's your interpretation of the Biblical account of David and Jonathan?<br /><br />It&#039;s a romantic relationship -- Traditional interpreters of this story have been careful to view the relationship of Jonathan and David as anything but romantic David declares that he loved Jonathan more than any woman. This is just one of several Bible passages that describe and... Sat, 30 May 2009 04:10:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6646750 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6256275 What's the most ridiculous and flawed argument that is being used to deny Gay men and Lesbians the right to marry?<br /><br />The majority of arguments against Gay marriage are based on the speculation that by allowing Gay/Lesbian to marry, the gates of depravity would swing wide open and society would be flooded with sexual perversion. There is an unmistakable message insinuated in this ridiculous argument; it is... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:03:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6256275 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6233458 Have churches ever changed their perspective about Gay people through all these years?<br /><br />I am not sure if I fully understand your question, Anyway. . . Contrary to myth, Christianity&#039;s concept of marriage has not been set in stone since the days of Christ, but has constantly evolved as a concept and ritual. Profrssor John Boswell, the late Chairman of Yale... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:12:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6233458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6223742 Is same-sex marriage in the U.S. still a generation away?<br /><br />Aside from Iowa, the present (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa and Vermont) and prospective pro-gay marriage states are the usual suspects: the Northeast, which right-wingers would love to saw off the continent and send out to sea, and the West Coast. Elsewhere, it&#039;s an entirely different... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:47:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6223742 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6218347 How to Respond to a Homophobic Comment? They come from a co-worker, a family member or someone else, comments that show fear and hatred of gays and lesbians - can hurt.<br /><br />Always consider the source. If the person is known to often make off-color remarks, it&#039;s unlikely that anything you say will change him. Consider the source again. If the person is in a position of power over you, tread carefully. Step3 Find a way to make a constructive comment. For... Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:15:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6218347 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6200674 Why do gay people are regularly accused of "flaunting" their sexuality by merely correcting the assumption that they are straight?<br /><br />The majority of gay people don&#039;t &#039;flaunt their sexuality&#039;. As a matter of fact, many go to great lengths to hide their sexual orientation. There is a double standard in our society. What some consider to be flaunting by homosexuals is usually regarded as everyday behavior for... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:12:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6200674 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6190598 People who claim to have chosen their sexual orientation? Why weren't the mass majority of society given the same choice? Why didn't Iget a choice then? When did YOU choose who you were attracted to? How does that work? Is that a One-Time only option?<br /><br />Here&#039;s another thing most people don&#039;t understand: We don&#039;t need to discover the genes to know that you don&#039;t &quot;choose&quot; your sexual orientation any more than we need to find eye-color genes to know you don&#039;t &quot;choose&quot; your eye color. We&#039;re closing... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 05:42:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6190598 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6189688 Gay/Lesbian Gene...yes or no? ** new report just released says the jury is still out, they can't say yes ..but they can't say no... and you think?<br /><br />On one hand, you have &#039;choice&#039; with no evidence to support it. On the other hand, you have &#039;biological cause&#039; which has an abundance of evidence supporting it. Whereas the case FOR &#039;choice&#039; is non-existent, the case AGAINST &#039;choice&#039; is pretty concrete.... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:36:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6189688 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6169408 I think GAYs are an insult to all Males, Dont you?<br /><br />If you think you&#039;re funny, you aren&#039;t. If you&#039;re serious then you&#039;re an idiot for posting that and expecting actual responses. Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:21:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6169408 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163458 Politicians often say they support civil unions but not gay marriage. Could we please sort out the difference?<br /><br />*Marriage: The United States Government provides to legally married couples: Over 1,049 federal and state level benefits * Civil Unions: About 300 state level benefits. No federal protection Tax Relief: * Marriage: Couples can file both federal and state tax returns jointly. ... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:18:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163089 What is 'traditional' about modern marriage? (see my answer)<br /><br />Some argue that marriage is defined narrowly as only being between a man and a woman, so gays can&rsquo;t possibly marry. The fact is, though, that the nature of marriage has changed in definition and make-up many times over the centuries. Marriage today isn&rsquo;t at all like what it was two... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:28:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163089 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163033 Since when did the preservation of religious liberty require treating members of a minority like second-class citizens?<br /><br />This shows how ignorant some Christians are of Christian history and theology in America. For a long time, race was also part of the essence of the Created Order, based upon how Christians read Genesis 9. For them, the separation of the races, as well as the inferiority of non-whites, were... Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:19:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6163033 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6160608 I believe that same sex couples should be allowed to adopt. What about you? And why?<br /><br />Gay couples should definitely be allowed to adopt, Sex has nothing do with values like honesty, honor, love, respect, joy -- Why shouldn&#039;t gay people be allowed to adopt? If someone is able and willing to provide parenting to a child in need, the sexuality of that person isn&#039;t even... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:02:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6160608 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6160313 Has 'tolerance' become part of the US value system? watch this video http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=70759584086&h=suaCf&u=g8b97&ref=nf<br /><br />I certainly hope so. Tolerance is especially important here in the United States since we have such a variety of people and cultures from all over the world. If our society is to function well, it needs unity and consistency -- Tolerance is a vital part of of getting along in America. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:19:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6160313 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6156279 Some critics suggested that children of gays, along with Samuel D. Cheney, Mary Cheney's infant son -- are doomed to a life of struggle compared to those raised in a more traditional, Ozzie-and-Harriet-model family, with a mother & father. Your thoughts?<br /><br />It is another anti-gay myth that children of gay parents grow up damaged and confused -- Unfortunately, many people are not aware of the three decades of research showing that children of gay or lesbian parents are just as mentally healthy as children with heterosexual parents. Actually... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:56:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6156279 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6155389 I’ve often wondered: Why political right wing &various churches in societies worldwide continue to put so much energy into hating their gay & lesbian fellow citizens? Hating us will never make us disappear or change the way we were born.<br /><br />I guess because they can and are allowed to do so within their country&rsquo;s legal framework -- Although effective protection from legal bigotry should be a fundamental part of any constitution, some &lsquo;civilized&rsquo; countries still feel otherwise. OK, you&rsquo;ve all heard gay... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:18:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6155389 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154304 Why are "gays" so proud of being different?<br /><br />I get so worked up over the folks that have no other agenda than to prevent anyone &lsquo;different&rsquo; than themselves exist. I didn&rsquo;t set out to be unique, but as the years have passed, and the various shades of shame have worn off, I&rsquo;ve learned to pride myself in being me.... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:02:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154304 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154231 I just read somewhere that because marriage is a complex of State, Federal, Internatonal and multiple state rights. There is no plausible legal way to address it other than the National level. What do you think?<br /><br />This seems to be the case, although a series of legal precedents at the local and state level are not inconsequential and seem to be adding to the critical mass needed to force acceptance of a test case by the US Supreme Court. President Obama could not by executive order create new rights for... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:52:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154231 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154112 Homosexuality is not a sin , the act of being homosexual is a sin. Understand ? Disagree?<br /><br />Disagree -- homosexual &#039;behaviour&#039;, while not a choice, is the natural extension of being homosexual. The idea from idiots who suggest that homosexuals should suppress their sexuality should immediately stop ever suggesting they support freedom, as they simply don&#039;t know the... Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:37:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6154112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6153470 How many openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual Answerbaggers are there out there?<br /><br />I am gay Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:15:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6153470 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6153325 Why do girls go lesbian?<br /><br />Girls do not just &#039;go lesbians&#039;...Women are either lesbians or not....They have the attraction towards women, or they are in love with women. In all honestly, the saddest part about hearing people ask questions like this is that they really have no idea what they are talking about. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:50:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6153325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6152803 Would you go to a Gay Wedding? Have you gone to one?<br /><br />I went to my own &#039;Gay wedding&#039; in Europe. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:16:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6152803 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6145875 How many openly gay, lesbian, or bisexual Answerbaggers are there out there?<br /><br />Gay as a picnic basket. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:06:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6145875 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6145263 Why is it difficult to talk about being gay, lesbian, or bisexual?<br /><br />Some people have always known and accepted that they are gay or lesbian. Others, because of personal conflicts, social attitudes, or fear of rejection, take longer to recognize and accept their sexual orientation. Therefore, some gays and lesbians may not be open about their sexual orientation... Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:12:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6145263 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120997 Why John McCain Lost his bid for the White House?<br /><br />For those out there who honestly believe there is nothing wrong with the GOP and that the sole reason McCain lost was due to media bias, well, I'm sorry but there is no help for you -- However for those living in reality, welcome aboard. Republicans, now is the time to face the bitter truth:... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:01:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120997 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120908 Why John McCain Lost his bid for the White House?<br /><br />For those out there who honestly believe there is nothing wrong with the GOP and that the sole reason McCain lost was due to media bias, well, I'm sorry but there is no help for you -- However for those living in reality, welcome aboard. Republicans, now is the time to face the bitter truth:... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:44:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120908 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120904 Why John McCain Lost his bid for the White House?<br /><br />To any Republican out there who actually wants to make their party relevant again. For those of you out there who honestly believe there is nothing wrong with the GOP and that the sole reason McCain lost was due to media bias, well, I&#039;m sorry but there is no help for you. However for those... Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:43:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6120904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6112068 If we face problems that require heavy government investment to solve and threaten our existence if left to fester, how do we overcome the meme that all government spending is BAD BAD BAD? See LINK:<br /><br />Let&#039;s keep it simple; government military spending that doesn&#039;t contribute to the true defense of the US should be cut; government spending for education, health and welfare of the people should be expanded until we have the same quality of life enjoyed by countries like Norway, Sweden,... Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:54:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6112068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6111930 What defined George W. Bush's Presidency?<br /><br />Ideology and failure Mon, 06 Apr 2009 07:36:52 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6111930 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6091676 What is George W. Bush's single most embarrassing moment to date?<br /><br />Embarrassing for whom? Certainly not for the perfect little AH, but our nation is cringing -- What a pathetic specimen! Being an utter embarrassment to the U.S. on the international stage really ought to be an impeachable offense. He&rsquo;s been a bumbling buffoon his entire life. Apparently,... Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:14:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6091676 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6091157 Is the George W. Bush administration to blame for New Orleans Flooding?<br /><br />Surely! -- the damage wrought by Hurricane Katrina may not entirely be the result of an act of nature -- George Walker Bush indeed cut funding for projects specifically designed to strengthen levees. Indeed, Bush administration cut flood-control funding &#039;to pay for the Iraq war&#039;. ... Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:22:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6091157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6085667 Who would like to join me in offering our condolences to the friends and relatives of the victims in the Binghampton shootings?<br /><br />You can count on me. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:21:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6085667 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6085407 Which is your favorite place in NY?<br /><br />I really like the waterfront park in Williamsburg, BK. Great view of the city, and Broadway, of course! Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:57:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6085407 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6082898 Where were you when 9/11 kicked off?<br /><br />Home Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:11:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6082898 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6082833 911, was it real or a planned event for some hidden purpuses.<br /><br />as more documents concerning 9-11 surfaces, it is becoming increasing clear the top officials in the Bush administration were at least complicit if not an active participants in the attacks -- There is enough evidence now to bind George Walker Bush, big oil companies and September, 11 into a... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6082833 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6081496 What's your take on the Bush Administration's case for war with Iraq?<br /><br />There was no case -- George Walker Bush administration&#039;s plan for preemptive war against Iraq so flagrantly violates both international law and common morality. There are facts and there are conjectures about Iraq. The facts: This regime is unquestionably tyrannical; it invaded a... Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:02:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6081496 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6072967 Should George W. Bush be worried about anything or is it already too late?<br /><br />Those calling for the prosecution of George Walker Bush administration officials have had their shorts in a bunch lately -- The rhetoric coming from President Obama and his transition team has given them no reason for comfort. Judging by George W. Bush&#039;s recent press conference performance... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:52:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6072967 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6072145 Should we never have watched at all? former First Lady Barbara Bush had instructed us in an interview the day before the Iraq war began. (see my answer)<br /><br />She continued: &quot;Why should we hear about body bags and deaths and how many, what day it&#039;s gonna happen? &hellip; It&#039;s not relevant. So why should I waste my beautiful mind on something like that?&quot; Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:25:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6072145 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6071841 Shall everyone join me in wishing the wonderfull and great redcatt63 a happy birthday today? Happy Birthday 2009, redcatt! Hope you have a good one.<br /><br />Of course!! -- Have a very Happy Birthday Redcatt. XOX Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:00:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6071841 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6071829 How much are cigarettes where you live & what state or country is it in? My cigarettes are 5.50 a pack in Florida<br /><br />four Euros in Italy, (5.3084 U.S. dollars) around five pounds in the UK (almost nine U.S. dollars) Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:56:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6071829 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6066658 Why would the GOP present their budget proposal on April Fool's Day?<br /><br />Probably because it includes one major policy proposal: a huge tax cut for the wealthy -- Under the Republican plan, tthe top marginal tax rate would be slashed from 35 to 25 percent, facilitating a dramatic transfer of wealth up the economic scale. A Bbudget perfect for April Fool&#039;s... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:16:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6066658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6066289 What is something you can associate with John Fitzgerald Kennedy?<br /><br />John Fitzgerald Kennedy wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning book &#039;Profiles in Courage&#039; (During 1954&ndash;1955, then a US Senator) Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:37:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6066289 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6065320 The John F. Kennedy - Abraham Lincoln connection, just coincidence? does history repeat Iitself?<br /><br />Sometimes unusual similarities or coincidences can be found in history: American presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy were both tragically assassinated during their terms in office. Shortly after Kennedy was assassinated on 22 November 1963, a comparison of the circumstances of... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:42:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6065320 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6063155 Which U.S. President would became the first and only president to be married in the White House?<br /><br />The 22nd President of the United States Grover Cleveland took 21-year-old Frances Folsom as his wife, making him the first and only President to be married in the White House. He was also the first President to have a child born there, and the only President to leave the White House and return... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:30:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6063155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6062873 How many U.S. First Ladies can you mention?<br /><br />Martha Washington Abigail Adams Martha Jefferson Dolley Madison Elizabeth Monroe Louisa Adams Rachel Jackson Hannah Van Buren Anna Harrison Letitia Tyler (1st wife of President John Tyler) Julia Tyler (2nd wife of President John Tyler) Sarah Polk Margaret Taylor Abigail... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:52:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6062873 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6062692 How many U.S. presidents can you mention?<br /><br />Since President George Washington&#039;s election in 1789, 43 men have served as President of the United States. They have led in times of peace and war, hardship and plenty, and served in tenures as short as one month and as long as 12 years: 1. George Washington 2. John Adams 3. Thomas... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:26:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6062692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6061864 Is the recent recasting of President George W. Bush as "Bush the Victim" another new media creation?<br /><br />Absolutely!! Particularly when contrasted against the finger-pointing and blame game which has surrounded his presidency, practically from &quot;day one. This is a new role for George Walker Bush: Beginning with his first presidential campaign and throughout the course of his presidency, we have... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:42:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6061864 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6061448 How did the United States Government lead its people to war?<br /><br />The George Walker Bush administration devised a carefully-constructed mechanism to lead the United States. to war with Iraq, which began on March 19, 2003. First, they manufactured a problem, declaring that Iraq was a grave danger to the United States: &bull; Arguing that Iraq was a... Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:45:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6061448 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6054920 What was the name of the first, first lady?<br /><br />Martha Dandridge Custis (1731 &ndash; 1802) the wife of George Washington, the first president of the United States Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:30:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6054920 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6054742 President Barack Obama is taking your question now, and will answer them What would you like to ask him?<br /><br />Mr. President, I think that your recent silence on &#039;Proposition 8&#039; has left a void where there should be some tough leadership. &#039;Proposition 8&#039;, California&rsquo;s statewide ballot measure that would eliminate marriage rights for same-gender couples. Are you going to take some... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:11:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6054742 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6053188 Who's at fault For The collapse of health and the downfall of the United States Economy?<br /><br />George Walker Bush &amp; his Administration Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:03:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6053188 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051617 Who is Nancy Pelosi? Serious answers please.<br /><br />She a very controversial but respectable woman/politician. She commands a large, loyal and liberal East and West coast following, beginning with her district in rich, high-tech and liberal San Francisco. She is an expert fundraiser and she is a powerful, smart, chic female, and the first woman... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:10:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051527 Whats your favorite amendment?<br /><br />The Equal Protection Clause, part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:43:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051527 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051502 What year did Women have the right to Vote? Was it an Ammendment to the Constitution?<br /><br />Demonstrations for women&#039;s right to vote in the United States were documented, historically, as early as 1848 at the famous Women&#039;s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY. On June 4th, 1919, the United States Congress and Senate approved the 19th amendment to the US constitution. It... Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:35:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051502 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051479 Has your perception of President Obama diminished?<br /><br />No, Not at all. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:28:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6051479 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6042989 Reagan; good president? bad president? and why?<br /><br />Ronald Reagan was a bad president, who promulgated bad policies and appointed bad people -- under Reagan, we sent the deficit skyrocketing, growing faster in real dollars than under any other president, including the current one. We cut social spending to the bone, creating the homeless problem... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:25:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6042989 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6042856 When did John Hinckley attempt to assassinate Ronald Reagan?<br /><br />John Hinckley Jr. exited a bus in Washington, D.C. and checked into the &#039;Park Central Hotel&#039; on March 29, 1981. On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan gave a luncheon speech to 3,500 AFL-CIO union delegates at a Washington, D.C. Hilton. Hinckley, standing among a crowd of onlookers... Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:33:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6042856 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6037683 Who designed Italys National flag?<br /><br />The Italy Flag was officially adopted on January 21, 1919 -- Three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; similar to the flag of Ireland, which is longer and is green (hoist side), white, and orange; also similar to the flag of the Cote d&#039;Ivoire, which has the colors... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:58:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6037683 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6036373 Who was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks?<br /><br />In my opinion Richard Bruce Cheney, former Vice President of the United States -- Osama Bin Laden is the man associated with 9/11 and that has been the case since 9/11 and, yet, &#039;til this day, the FBI doesn&#039;t have any evidence to officially charge him with the events of September, 11,... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:14:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6036373 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6035276 What is the original name of Gainesville, Florida?<br /><br />it&#039;s just a guess -- &#039;Hogtown Bayou&#039; Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:55:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6035276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6029681 Its survey time. please answer with a yes or no. your vote counts. do you believe the united states is safer now, than before 911? votes will be tallied and the results posted. thanks, john<br /><br />Based on everything we heard. tthe answer is no -- The war in Iraq has made us more of a target, hated by foreign countries for invading sovereign territory. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:45:58 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6029681 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6029296 About what percentages of Americans think 9/11 was a conspiracy?<br /><br />According to the Scripps Howard/Ohio University poll, more than one-third of Americans suspect officials helped in the attacks or took no action to stop them so the United States could go to war Sat, 28 Mar 2009 08:28:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6029296 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028655 Did anyone catch this? Trying To Defend GWB's Record, Frank Gaffney Blames Saddam For Oklahoma City Bombing. See link to transcript and video.<br /><br />In its eagerness to justify and build public support for war in Iraq, the Bush administration set out to collect and make public all the incriminating evidence it could gather, no matter how flimsy or unsubstantiated. The administration made claims that were often unreliable and flawed by... Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:09:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028438 Are you fluent in any language other than your native tongue?<br /><br />I am fluent in 3 languages, English, Italian, &amp; Spanish Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:02:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028438 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028153 How old where you J.f.K. was shot?<br /><br />I was born two days later. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:25:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028153 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028065 Obama, solidified as worst U.S. President ever, already? I think so.<br /><br />It is amazing that even a man as arrogant as Dick Cheney would have the unmitigated gall to criticize Barack Obama&#039;s administration after it has been in office only a couple of months -- I cannot help but believe that nothing would please Mr. Cheney more than another terrorist attack on... Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:30:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6028065 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6024288 Which General in the American Civil War uttered these dying words. "Let us cross the river and rest under the trees?"<br /><br />Thomas Jonathan &quot;Stonewall&quot; Jackson 1824 - 1863 -- he was one of the most honored generals of the American Civil War, Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:36:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6024288 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6023166 In twenty years from now what do you think historians will say of George W. Bush?<br /><br />George Walker Bush often argues that history will vindicate him. So he can&rsquo;t be pleased with a survey of 109 professional historians conducted by the History News Network -- It found that 98.2% assessed the presidency of Bush to be a failure while 1.8% of them classified it as a succes --... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:23:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6023166 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6022061 Who was your least favorite President? Briefly explain why.<br /><br />George W. Bush, -- his presidency is a miserable failure-- Indeed, he puts Nixon into a more favorable light. Dubya Bush has trashed the image and reputation of the United States throughout the world; he has offended many of our previously close allies; he has burdened future generations with... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:02:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6022061 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6001277 What's taking Obama so long? He's been in office a whole 60 days and he hasn't yet solved the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression!<br /><br />Well, I guess Obama isn&#039;t the Messiah, after all. Perhaps he&#039;s only a reincarnation of Ghandi, JFK or MLK, which explains his mediocre performance, doesn&#039;t it? (LOL) Truth is, the attack dogs were poised and ready since Day One to nay-say anything Obama did, led by the great... Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:36:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/6001277 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5992749 Should America continue to support Israel?<br /><br />Here&#039;s the problem: Egypt is a big, influential Middle East country and the U.S. wants to have Egypt as a friend. So we support Egypt, even though it&#039;s not much of a democracy. But Egypt has been historically an enemy of Israel, aligned with other Arab or Persian nations. So if... Sat, 21 Mar 2009 03:18:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5992749 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5991904 Is Obama a joke to you yet?<br /><br />Not at all. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:53:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5991904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5988891 Do you hate Bush?<br /><br />No, but my vote didn&#039;t help him win the elections, &amp; usually I quickly change the channel to something less frightening. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:02:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5988891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5828108 Does anyone want to hear great news? I just got off the phone from Kedar. He sounds tired but he's still the sweet Kedar that we all remember. He'll be back on AB soon.<br /><br />...thank you so much Lisa!, +6 to everyone Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:05:26 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5828108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3280857 Who really won the 2008 Democratic Presidential Primaries? Are caucuses fair? Do you actually understand what happened with all these numbers?<br /><br />Senator Clinton has won the popular vote by over 300,000 votes. Senator Obama has won 130 more pledged delegates. POPULAR VOTE (all primaries and caucuses) Hillary Clinton: 17,785,009 Barack Obama: 17,479,990 PLEDGED DELEGATES Barack Obama: 1766.5 Hillary Clinton: 1639.5 Honestly, I... Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:59:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3280857 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3268725 I'm working tomorrow & by the time I get hime it will be too late. So will you too please help me wish my AB dad buxtonite a VERY Happy Birthday (June 19th)? Bux, I hope this is the best year of your life. You're such a great man<br /><br />Have a Very Happy Birthday, Buxtonite! -- May all your dreams come true today! Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:46:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3268725 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3253382 Does anyone remember the name of the woman, a former 'Miss India' who played on star trek? She was stunningly beautiful and had her head completely shaven for the role. I think she may have turned out to be non-human (an artificial life form) in the end.<br /><br />Persis Khambatta, she became Miss India in 1965, and eventually starred as &#039;Lieutenant Ilia&#039; the bald Deltan alien, in &#039;Star Trek-The Motion Picture&#039; Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:33:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3253382 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3252893 Who would like to join me in congratulating Sixty B being ranked numero uno this week?<br /><br />Of course! Congratulations SixtyB! Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:45:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3252893 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3246084 Obama just removed 2 Long-time LGBT Delegates in Florida. Betrayal of what?<br /><br />I wasn&#039;t aware of this until now, but your question, brought me to do some researches, and finally found a Sun-Sentinel article -- According to it, delegates Harvey Goodman and Renee Pera were replaced by straight party loyalists. Additionally, Riverdaughter at Confluence is referencing... Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:39:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3246084 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3244775 Annie Olga just passed her citzenship test..Can all the Kevonia, Hillarityville, and Sillyville and Appleville wish her a great Congratulations?<br /><br />Great job! High five Annie Olga! Sun, 15 Jun 2008 02:15:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3244775 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3229981 Our wonderful friend raverr is lucky enough to be going on vacation, would anyone else like to wish her a happy & safe trip?<br /><br />Have a wonderful vacation ..raverr..! Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:47:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3229981 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3223868 Which Presidential primary candidate received the worst treatment from the media?<br /><br />No doubt Hillary Clinton received some of the most unfair, hostile coverage I have ever seen -- The media has been unfair to Clinton from the very first primary in Iowa, they were ready to count her out after Obama winning one puny little state -- From the very beginning, the press has tried to... Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:51:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3223868 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3222617 My favorite Gypsy of all time, Arisztid has advanced to the esteemed level of Guru. Who would love to join me in congratulating him on this tremendous achievement?<br /><br />High Five Arisztid ! Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:06:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3222617 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3221261 Security scanners which can see through passengers' clothing and reveal details of their body underneath are being installed in some US airports. What will next step be?<br /><br />After warrantless wiretapping on Americans, phone calls and emails, it only makes sense to check their sexual organs. Next will probably be some sort of mind-reading, brain scans, DNA scans -- They can&#039;t be too far away. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 06:31:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3221261 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3213181 What's Sen. Obama’s relationship with former PLO agent Rashid Khalidi?<br /><br />When asked about his relationship with Palestinian activist Rashid Khalidi, Senator Obama responded that he knew Khalidi because they both taught at the University of Chicago and Khalidi&rsquo;s kids attended the same school as Obama&rsquo;s daughters -- Obama stressed that Khalidi is not one of... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:30:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3213181 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3210935 Have you read the 35 Articles for Impeachment presented on the House Floor yesterday (6/09/08) by Dennis Kucinich?<br /><br />Yes, Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, has called for the impeachment of George Walker Bush claiming that the president set out to deceive the nation, and violated his oath of office with the Iraq war. Kucinich unveiled a list of alleged illegal and improper acts by Bush and Cheney, including... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:50:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3210935 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3205595 Who is to blame if Sen. Obama loses in November?<br /><br />I don&rsquo;t think there&rsquo;s any doubt that fingers will be pointed, in classic Washington finger-pointing style -- Donna Brazile will blame Hillary Clinton, while Clinton&#039;s supporters will probably say &#039;I told you so&#039;. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:06:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/3205595