http://www.answerbag.com/profile/963050 New Answerbag answers from olan black Wed, 30 May 2012 06:45:33 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:45:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10265761 Why did it take Obama 2 years to figure out Bush was right, keep Gitmo, and try terrorists by military tribunal?<br /><br />I don't think that he agree with the former president, I think it was a matter of "spin doctoring" of the issue, making it seem like for some reason these particular people would be able to escape from jail and navigate their way in the US (discounting the fact that the majority of them have... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:52:24 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10265761 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10265727 Why do black ppl have balck history month and white ppl dont have white history month?Or why do blacks have BET and whites dont have WET?<br /><br />I see this question often, and I am always more than glad to answer it. Current history books mention accomplishments of mostly whites (Christopher Columbus discovered America, Ben Franklin invented bi-focals, ETC) However accomplishments by blacks are not part of mainstream history. to... Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:39:02 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/10265727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877779 Democrats? More like DemoLOSERS! Am I right?<br /><br />I think in the end, the losers will be the people of the US. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:40:37 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877779 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877776 Who do you like better: Keith Olbermann or Rachel Maddow?<br /><br />I have to go with Rachel, she is just on point with her research and facts. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:39:13 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877773 Oorah! Keith Olbermann will be back on the air Tuesday due to a petition signed by 300,000 people. Ever sign a petition?<br /><br />I actually signed the one to get him back on the Air. I did it after I thought about NBC's policy, and Fox policy. and since Fox news allows not only political donations, but they also hire politicians and pay them i thought it was only fair to get him back on the air. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:38:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9877773 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9777160 Do you know fraud loss in govt-run medicare is seven times the combined profits of the 14 largest insurance companies?<br /><br />Yes, the system of checks and balances is so broken, legislation passed has done nothing to address the problem (thank the Insurance lobbyist) in addition it is a vicious circle because these same lobbyist are now funding election campaigns. some of the legislation that is making this happen... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:31:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9777160 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767751 WHAT EXACTLY IS RACISM?<br /><br />Racism by definition is: when one race feels they are superior to others and should rule over them. to that point, Racism recently has been lumped along with prejudice. If a white person says they prefer to be around whites, that is not racism If a white person says that blacks are lazy that... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:35:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767751 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767684 Is Muslim hatred of Jews really about the existence of the Jewish state ,or about Jews?<br /><br />From a historical point of view, i think it was more about the creation of the Jewish State. Prior to WW2 there was very little fighting outright among Jews and Muslims. when the UN basically took the lands from Palestine, that is when the trouble started. I read an old article from the early... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:17:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767684 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767635 Will there be a "win" in Afghanistan or only a "negotiated settlement" among the various factions?<br /><br />At best a Negotiated settlement, if not a outright "take over" by the Taliban right after the US leaves. The Taliban have been in power in Afghanistan since the mid-1980's. they were funded by the Reagan Administration as "freedom fighters" and after the Soviets left, the US pretty much... Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:01:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9767635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9743310 What does it tell you about the democrats' regard for the 1st Amendment when every Obama opponent gets a congressional investigation?<br /><br />The Chamber of Commerce? Well, they are giving lots of money to politicians, and in addition they do receive funds from overseas, So If they get money from a major bank in India, and they fund a candidate, and this candidate writes a bill that would make it easier for corporation in the US to... Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:09:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9743310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9720889 Do you feel americans deserve the punishment we get from financial businesses over Obamas reforms?<br /><br />I am not being a smart Ass, but I want to start out with a quote from the movie "unforgiven" (Deserves got nothin to do with it) Unfortunately, our financial system along with insurance and a few other "industries" in the US have been getting a free ride since the days of "Reaganomics".... Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:36:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9720889 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9720845 For me,U.S.A has lost the war, big time, What do you think??<br /><br />The US could never win any of the wars, there was no clear military strategy, only an ideological one. think of it like this, you can take a guy, and beat the crap out of him, and make him say he is a women. after the beating, he may agree, but the fact will always remain that he is in fact a man. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 09:20:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9720845 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718423 Why is the Black crime rate HUGE compared to all other races? Why are people that acknowledge this called racists?<br /><br />good question, I would guess there are a couple of issues why: 1. economics, may be hard to understand, but if you have a group of people that have little or nothing, they get pretty desperate. to that point they will use whatever resources they can find or know of to earn money, even if it... Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:29:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718336 Any ideas on how to save this country from financial and maybe moral ruin?<br /><br />sure: On the financial front, we have an anomalously that is starting to raise it's ugly head, and it is like the 800 pound gorilla in the room, we can't continue to want have have everything, and not produce anything! Our economy has turned into one big ponzi scheme, business make money doing... Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:53:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718336 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718172 Do you think rallies/marches/protests/speeches do anything substantive to change things or are they just attention-getters?<br /><br />I think most start off with good intentions, to interject a point, but get hijacked sometimes and some other point or group uses it to get attention. some exceptions are rallies that have a very narrow or hateful point of view (like Klan rallies) when you have a group that feels or works toward... Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:30:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718172 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718135 What do you think of hunting (as in wild game - deer, moose, geese, etc.)? Are you for it? Do/would you eat wild meat?<br /><br />I think that if you hunt for food, it is ok, but people going out and just shooting animals to put on the wall, well that is crazy to me. why shoot something you can't eat? I would eat wild meat, I have never been hunting, wish I knew how. Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:13:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9718135 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9714934 Does it concern you that until recent history, only the rich could stand and vote in elections?<br /><br />Yes, and I am an American We currently have a wave of the Rich buying political positions in the US. for some reason the Conservatives here seem to think that if a person ran a multi billion dollar corporation, then they can run the US. The wife of the President of WWE (World Wide... Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:02:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9714934 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9696602 Who in your opinion was the worst U.S. president?<br /><br />I am going to say, (drum roll) Ronald Reagan. reason, Policies he put in place are still effecting the US today. the whole tax cut argument, his fault for starting the "cut taxes for the rich to make the economy grow crap" He deregulated banking so they could do more investment banking, thus... Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:30:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9696602 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9696588 Did you see the latest appearance of B. Hussein Obama The Messiah could only fill 450 of 650 seats in NYC's Roosevelt Hotel?<br /><br />And........ Sun, 26 Sep 2010 08:25:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9696588 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9693410 (Just for fun) If China declared war on America, but the armies could only use close-combat weapons, so no guns, would America bottle it?<br /><br />Well, since China Army is made up of conscripts, more than likely they will be a little more used to hard physical labor, and also fighting with a minimum of weapons since they don't have enough weapons for the entire army (In the Korean war, the human wave attacks would send the second and third... Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:03:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9693410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684157 What are the motives behind benefits given by the government?<br /><br />well, let's look at them one by one: social security: it was created, because people used to have to work and save until they couldn't work anymore, and hope they had enough to live off of (that is why many grandparents used to live with the children) during the stock market crash, because of... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:05:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684157 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684112 Why is it when you present contrary evidence to Liberals regarding how it's unfair to support a welfare junkie with 9 kids...<br /><br />Maybe because most of your statements are generalizations. You say "socialized medicine" because that is the "conservative view" of it, but in fact, it is a lie. drug companies, insurance companies, and hospitals are all "for profit", and one way or another, they will get paid. Mandatory health... Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:49:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9684112 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9681859 After 9/11, Pres. Bush said he had evidence that Osama Bin Ladin was behind it. Did he ever show us that evidence?<br /><br />Nope, they just started making videos about once a month (normally when there was a domestic crisis) and telling people that he was about to attack again. the Republican party rules by fear, and the promise that if you do what they tell you, you will be safe. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:34:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9681859 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674364 im not usually for entitlement programs, but when it comes to Vets i have a "you break it, you bought it" mentality. anyone else?<br /><br />I think the term "entitlement" is being used more and more out of context. Unemployment social security Medicare Medicaid Vet services Any and every person that uses these programs have paid into the system to have them available. I served many years in the military, and each and every pay... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:22:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674364 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674310 In the Third World is there such a thing as a public service when even the police are for hire?<br /><br />this is an interesting question, considering the way the political winds are blowing in the US. You have a group (tea party) that is advocating stopping of public services. the Republicans in Congress recently pushed a bill that they claim will "lower the deficit" by cutting the TANF program... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 08:10:37 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674251 Who’s really pulling the strings and picking up the tab for the tea party?<br /><br />Follow the money trail, and it leads to a group called "Freedom Works". it is run by former republican house majority leader Dick Armey. he is a stanch believer in a pure free market economy, thus all the talk of getting rid of "Big Government". He received lots of money from insurance... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:54:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674229 I accidentally wore a T-shirt that said "Don't freak! I'm a Sikh!" on 9/11. Do you see the funny side or find it offensive?<br /><br />I think it is high Intel humor. I am thinking that the average 17 year old that grew up in Nebraska has no idea what a Sikh is. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:45:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9674229 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9658077 Are some Homeland Security measures a waste of time and money?<br /><br />Yes, the whole Idea was put together under duress, so now we have another giant government branch that has nothing to do, and when things go wrong, they can blame one of the other branches like the FBI, CIA,NSA. Same thing with the Department of Energy. when it was started in the 1970's it was... Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:03:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9658077 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645853 Is there anyone left who is naive enough to think that Obama isn't a communist and Obamacare is nothing more than giving everyone barebones<br /><br />I guess I am naive, but then again, I don't watch Fox news, Glen Beck and Hannity on a regular basis. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:30:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645853 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645752 Who is the most stupid person looks like a fool in the world in 9/11/2010?<br /><br />"Who is the most stupid person looks like a fool in the world in 9/11/2010?" Guess you skipped those pesky english classes in school eh? Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:48:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645752 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645740 What are your thought on the way Obamacare guts Medicare? http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703649004575437311393854940.html<br /><br />After reading the article, there are some things in it that are based on "assumption". If you take into account the 2003 medicare/medicaid act, what the article is saying is that payments will return to what they were prior to the passing of the Medicare Modernization Act (passed by the... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:44:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645740 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645715 Politicals ads are all slanted/skewed/spin. They don't change anyone's opinion about anything. Why waste the money and annoy the public?<br /><br />I think the ads are made for those that are not very informed, and just show up to vote. not so much for the people that pay attention to politics and make informed decisions. so they can sway the person that is uninformed by telling them a half truth, or using sensationalism. worked well for... Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:36:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9645715 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9637217 Glenn Beck who never served and did drugs instead says The Purple Heart "awards people for being victims". Do you agree?<br /><br />No, and I don't think a person that actually thinks about some of the things he say would take that serious. But, when I was in the Army, we did call the purple heart the "enemy expert marksmanship badge". (as a joke) Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:58:51 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9637217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9609607 Do you think people should have to do community service if they're on welfare?<br /><br />No, first of all the term "welfare" applies to any and every government service that people use to receive money. so in essence welfare includes the following: Social Security Unemployment benefits Medicaid Medicare Section 8, or reduced housing cost food Stamps or (TANF) Temporary Aid to... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:50:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9609607 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9606665 Saw a woman on TV last night who was crying, saying she wanted "her" America back..that she didn't recognize it. Well, I want my America back too...problem is, it's people like her that are destroying it. What do you think?<br /><br />I think that people have some very distorted views of what things should be like. I saw a skit about a comment made about the "good old days" and the person talked to a representative from each decade starting in the 1930's. this was the result: 1930's people were poor, great depression 1940's... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:29:02 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9606665 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9586068 So, did Glen Beck's 8/28/10 Washington Rallie energize and motive you? Wha's your action plan?<br /><br />didn't give it much thought. read about it in a couple articles. But i am not one to be swayed by a speech, but by facts. 2 years ago, a loud voice (NRA) proclaimed that once Obama was elected, one of the first things on his agenda would be to take away the right to bear arms. gun makers... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:19:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9586068 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9583712 A mosque under construction in TN was burned last night. What the hell is wrong with people?<br /><br />if you look at History, this is going along the same lines as what lead to WW2, the economy is doing bad, you have people in leadership positions that are blaming certain groups for the problems, you have talk of changing the constitution in radical ways. a culmination of this came in what the... Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:27:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9583712 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9573793 Are women's rights equal?<br /><br />I think women have more legal rights then men, and also a presumed disadvantage that will normally cause people to automatically give them an advantage from the onset. women in the military for the longest had to do far less physical work because it was assumed they were "weaker" until studies... Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:35:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9573793 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9563778 I believe that an obama administration will completely destroy the economy of the united states by refusing to veto tons of wasteful spending and tax increases on all americans not just the rich, do you worry as well?<br /><br />I think that people are holding two standards, and in addition straight up Lying about issues. 1. your statement about "wasteful spending". the majority of the spending currently being done was put into law during the Bush administration. but while he was in office, it was ok, because he was... Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:49:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9563778 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9554658 Do you believe hyphenated identity will inevitably destroy the US?<br /><br />I think it serves to keep people divided. sad part is that it is not the groups that request or want to be know as "(insert name) Americans, it is something that the government does. I think Congress should ban it. no more (insert name) Americans, everybody should just be called an American.... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:31:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9554658 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9554633 Do you realize the REAL reason your job and 401k are in the crapper are because of the Iraq war, which cost the US over $742 billion?<br /><br />That seems to be one of those issues that has been swept under the rug. I recall when the war started and the minority in congress (Democrats) asked how it would be paid for. they were told that it would be paid for by revenues from Oil from Iraq. two years later, Bush was giving away money to... Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:25:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9554633 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550538 Have you traveled outside the USA? Many Americans know nothing of other countries. What do you know ?<br /><br />I have traveled to a few countries, and I can only make a few generalizations concerning other countries and the US, those are: Nobody in the US is really poor, I have seen real poor in other parts of the world, and our worst poor is considered middle class in many counties. I also notice that... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:37:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550538 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550488 WorldNetDaily has just dumped Ann Coulter as "too liberal" Do you agree?<br /><br />I have always viewed her in a way that is simple and realistic. she talks and takes a position that helps her sell books and earn money. period. She understands that you will always have a group of people that will buy anything, or buy into any idea. how else could the women write a book on... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:18:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550488 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550467 If your move was paid for you would you want to live in South Africa<br /><br />Nope! I would feel uncomfortable about the food, culture, and just miserable all the time. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:11:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550467 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550462 Some want to go back to before, others want to move forward. No wonder we don't move at all. Are you a "gobacker" or "moveforwarder"?<br /><br />I am a go forwarder. and I think even if we don't want to, we are all go forwarders. we may relish in the past, but like people that do so, things will just past us by and we will be sitting on the sideline, complaining about "the good old days" not realizing that the "good old days" are just... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:09:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550462 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550449 The "Dr. Laura" thing: Was the caller sensitive or "hypersensitive"?<br /><br />One thing that a majority doesn't understand, is being a minority, and this being mentioned all the time makes a person sensitive to it. Suppose every time Dr. Schlessingger came on air, people mentioned the fact that she has a German last name, and made remarks about the possibility of her... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:01:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9550449 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9546798 If planet Earth had to choose ONE person to represent the human race in an intergalactic meeting, who would you vote for (Can't be yourself)?<br /><br />Ghandi Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:04:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9546798 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542584 Does Sarah Palin get it?<br /><br />Yes she does, to the tune of Millions in her bank account. the real question is Do the American people get it? Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:25:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542584 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542580 Where did Sarah Palin get her flag pin?<br /><br />According to secret Sources, Sara Palin got her flag pin from a small piece of the the liberty bell that she secretly had procured from unknown sources. She then went to historical Williamsburg, Virginia and while wearing a disguise, used the very forge that made the original cannons used in the... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:23:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542580 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542565 What makes America America today? Freedom of choice without retaliation? Maybe not. Tolerance of other beliefs? Maybe not. What then?<br /><br />America today has changed. I think the thing missing is Substance. we seem to have lost the substance in everything, and currently have a "use and toss" attitude about everything. for example: Manufacturing: we import more than we make, and the things we make are cheap and designed to be... Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:17:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9542565 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525360 Is Obama a Messiah for the blacks and minorities in U.S.A and a messenger of peace and empowerment for non-whites? What do you think of him?<br /><br />I think that many people in the US have a lot of misconceptions and rumors about the President because: Blacks only make up 13% of the population, and believe it or not, there are many whites that just have never had or had very little interaction with blacks, so they go off or what they see on... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:16:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525360 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525098 Is Obama genuine about atlternative fuels?<br /><br />I really think he is, but in a practical way. given the current technology, funding research in Helium 3 is a long shot, but we currently have alternative sources that are more viable. the major issue in all of this is the fact that oil companies currently own the patents to most alternative... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:53:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525098 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525047 Obama wants a mosque built at ground zero. What do you think of that?<br /><br />other than the pretty obvious generalization (Obama wants to build, yea right), I think that he has just said he supports the idea. something that nobody seems to mention in this debate is the fact that it is NOT A MOSQUE, but a community center. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:37:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525036 If true that the Aghanistan govt.is corrupt,the US has always known it,given billions to them anyway,what does that say about the USA?<br /><br />It says that there is a motive to what and why the US is in Afghanistan that is not exactly what they are telling the public. in giving away the billions, I am sure that the US government or some lobbyist have a plan to recoup the money in some way. I always thought something seemed fishy, and... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:34:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525036 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525015 A poll conducted by CNN says 70% voted against the idea of a mosque near ground zero while only 29% voted in its favor!<br /><br />I don't think it means that, because you have to consider many things in a poll, like: who, when, and where it was conducted (for instance, if they called and asked a number of people from the Detroit area, the poll would show 70% in favor, since Detroit has the highest Arab population in the... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:24:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9525015 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9524998 Should a law be written giving exact distance that a house of worship can be built from any given location i.e. ground zero? If so, how far?<br /><br />No, and for what reason? by entertaining something like that, you open the door for some issues that i don't think people have considered. like. making law so a store can't sell pork products within a certain distance of a Jewish temple? Outlawing Christmas ornaments within a certain distance... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:15:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9524998 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9524985 Will B. Hussein Obama's endorsement of the ground zero mosque win over some of the 70% of Americans who disapprove of it?<br /><br />Although I doubt your numbers are correct (I saw the source, a blog post is not considered a reliable source) in the end, democracy is not always about numbers. Larry Flint said after his trial on pornography charges the following "Democracy doesn't mean that 3 wolves and 2 lambs should vote on... Sun, 15 Aug 2010 07:10:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9524985 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517728 When did living in a Democracy start to mean bending to the will of a minority instead of supporting the views of the majority, which is the whole purpose of a democracy?<br /><br />there is more to democracy than the will of the majority, there is a morality also, and to that point just because a majority would like something doesn't make it right. As I stated below: It is not democracy to allow 3 wolves and 2 sheep to take a vote on what is for dinner. Also, just because... Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:17:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517728 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517651 Do you think a race war will occur in USA?<br /><br />I said no, because: 1. there is no issue that can be defined as a purely race issue in the US 2. it would not be a war, it would be a slaughter, minorities only make up 25% of the population, and blacks only 13%, it would be like a gang of 100 jumping 15 people. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:56:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517651 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517527 Fast forward to November 2012. The "just say no to everything" team wins. What changes? There's not much happening now anyway, right?<br /><br />I would guess that right off the bat they would began to tell Americans that they have to "start over" and began to repel many of the laws (health care) and expand others (state immigration laws) they will then focus everyone attention on Iran, and North Korea, and start the "fear mongering" ,... Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:12:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9517527 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9514554 Is there anything in the bible that says your not supposed to obtain economic benefit preaching the word of God<br /><br />I am going to ask Rev Creflo Dollar, he should know!!!! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:08:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9514554 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9498168 The Taliban just killed 10 more aid workers. What has to happen before the world recognizes that they need to be eliminated?<br /><br />well, I think that people have to look at the whole situation, and not an incident. people need to ask: Why are the Taliban there? How did they get there? why are the Aid workers there? There are answers and reasons for all of this, and if you don't examine the reasons, and try to react to an... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:28:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9498168 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9498140 Coca-Cola: sued for misleading marketing of Vitaminwater. Their defense? Peoples can't be stupid enough to believe it. Are you that stupid?<br /><br />Naaa, but, if you look at some of the advertising, and listen or think about it for a moment, most of it is comically dumb! however, people actually fall for it. some examples are: Activia yogurt: yogurt cultures are all the same, that is why it is yogurt. but they give it a fancy name, and... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:20:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9498140 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494788 Our kids die in wars to protect our freedoms. We who strive to take away the freedoms of others dishonor them. What do you think?<br /><br />I reject the notion that people die in wars to "protect our freedom". I think that most wars are over Money or some other material thing. Another outside the norm thought of mine is the fact that Freedom is limited to what you can purchase. education has nothing to do with it, because there... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:48:14 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9494788 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493999 Why is it when a christian stands against homosexuality,they get blasted and are called hateful things?Our beliefs says it is an abomination in Gods eyes(Something God hates).We are to proclaim everything that bible declares,and stand for the truth.<br /><br />Many Christians seem to take the bible and use the parts that fit the agenda that they want to push, sorta like Muslims that use the Quran for their agenda. They distort the old testament and when they are finished, they have you believing that the bible says you have to give 10% of you gross... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:40:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493999 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493905 GM to invest 500 million in new plant.. Woo hoo think of all the jobs, the plant will be in .....Mexico!!! How is this good for America??<br /><br />Interesting note, before the "Bailout" GM had been losing money for the past 8 years. and also during that time frame, they build 5 new plants in Mexico. When the car sales started to decline, US workers were layed off, because the plants in the US are older, and can't be refitted to build the... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:13:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493905 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493891 Do you support or oppose a mosque near Ground Zero?<br /><br />I really don't care because: It is not just a Mosque, but it is a community center, and seems that part of it gets left out in the news. The US doesn't have the right to pick and chose when and where they want to be politically correct, to that point, what if Native American tribes started... Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:09:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9493891 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489847 Who is to blame for the rise in obesity?<br /><br />The rise in Obesity is caused by a number of problems: Economic issues, poor people tend to buy more starchy foods because they are filling and last longer, they also will by the cheaper cuts of meats, and those are normally the ones with the higher fat content. Loss of skills: plain and... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:26:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489847 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489833 Do you think the economic reform measures recently signed into law by the Obama Administration will help prevent future economic melt downs?<br /><br />the effects it will have are uncertain, since economic issues seem to change so fast. however I am sure it will have some effects. the real problem is the fact that we have so many laws and or special issues that it would take years to dismantle and fix the whole system. each time we try to fix... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:20:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489833 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489821 I saw on the news where Obama is going to charge the troops insurance companies for their injuries in the war.That will make their rates go up.What is this moron doing?They're laying their lives down for freedom.What have we gotten ourselves into?<br /><br />I think you have the "twisted news" version of the story. the real issue is the fact that the SGLI insurance currently used by all branches of the military is run by Prudential. there is a lawsuit filed by family of service members claiming that the insurance company has been cheating them from... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:15:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489821 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489783 Americans foregoing vacations: Does it console you that at least you can chip in the $400,000 to send the 1st lady family/friends to Spain?<br /><br />If a person want to be critical just to do so, you can often find anything to be critical about. but to this point, you have to ignore certain facts to make your statement or accusation seem valid. As you know, the vacation itself was paid for out of pocket by the Obama's, the issue seems to be... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 06:03:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9489783 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9485371 Diversity, Political correctness and Affirmative action are bringing this country down a wrong road. Agree or Disagree? Give your reason.<br /><br />I disagree, from a sociological view, diversity is often tamed by "assimilation". however groups of people that are very distinctly differant from the "norm" (in the case of the US, the norm would be whites) are often not fully assimilated. Before you had "political correctness", you had an... Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:17:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9485371 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9485319 Does being a 'neutral' country make it any safer from attack? Why did Hitler not try to invade Switzerland?<br /><br />The Swiss have by remaining neutral developed a very very lucrative market for weapons. Every Modern Army in the world uses some Swiss made weapons. For the US it is the M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon and the M-240 Medium Machine gun (7.62) They sold materials to Germany in WW2 for the Swiss it... Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:02:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9485319 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9471340 How many neocon "hawks" have ever actually been on a battlefield and killed someone? How many of their children have done likewise?<br /><br />At last check, I believe that only one member of congress had a child that served as an enlisted person in the military. but to that point, only in the Marines Corp is every able body person"Infantry" during a war. in the Army, you can join to be a clerk, and ship out, and still only type... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:59:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9471340 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9465705 Which country should American invade next??<br /><br />I picked France, because of the dismal military record they have. These guys lose more wars than most countries have ever fought in. The Vietnamese kicked there ass, Germany beat them down, then made them like it. The Mexicans beat them down and ran them out, Yea, that would be an easy win for... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:30:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9465705 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9461044 How long are Army Rangers enlisted for?<br /><br />If a person joins the army with a ranger contract (something I am highly against) they have to enlist for at least 3 years. being a former Army recruiter, i would discourage people from signing an initial entry contract for Rangers, because 95% of them will fail, and go to the "needs of the... Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:18:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9461044 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9461019 A political party thinks it can win by blocking everything and doing nothing. If they win do they stop blocking and start doing something?<br /><br />It is pretty interesting to me. the fact that things are rocky now, and they are blaming it on "The Obama Administration". They claim that they have a better idea, but never put it forth. recently, while discussing budget cuts, they filibustered letting the tax breaks expire, and cutting... Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:09:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9461019 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9460974 Democrats: When the 1st of the month falls on a Sunday, do you get your "entitlements" before the 1st? Or after?<br /><br />I get an "entitlement" check, and it comes on the last business day before the first. as far as "entitlement" I too paid into the system, for almost 20 years I served in the Army. so, to lump everyone in that receives "entitlement" is in my judgment, a very generalized argument. What about... Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:54:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9460974 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455669 Are you disappointed in the way the middle and upper-middle class Americans think about the poor?<br /><br />I understand your point of view, to comment, I think of it like an aging Hollywood actress. they used to be great in the day, but they are falling behind because of younger actresses, so they become more demanding and erratic. They make huge demands because of who they are (or used to be) ... Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:07:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455669 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455647 Has Marijuana actually ever directly SAVED anyones life?<br /><br />Yes (made up story) a big pot head (Peter) also had a job in construction. after a had night of smoking, he showed up to work, late and looking terrible. his boss sent him home. that same day, the girder that Peter had been working on collapsed, and killed the other workers on if. (maybe... Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455647 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455640 CA Rep. Lungren pulled over for speeding while giving an interview on his cell/escaped with a warning. Would you escape with just a warning?<br /><br />Probably so, I have only been stopped once in my life for speeding, and I actually just got a warning ticket. I don't think it was because of his position. as a matter of fact, normally the police will try to "set an example" if your a celebrity or in a position of power. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:56:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9455640 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9451837 Do you think the Clinton's should just have Chelsea elope and use the $5 million dollars to feed a small country or two?<br /><br />No, we all have what we have, either a little or a lot. If I can afford to eat steak, I should not just say "well I will eat noodles". since they can afford to pay for the wedding, well great, have fun and enjoy! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:17:50 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9451837 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9445383 A judge has blocked implementation of the new Arizona law as being unconstitutional. What do you think it is...a Godsend or a travesty?<br /><br />I think that: 1. the people jumping up and down and screaming about the issue, don't understand it and know all the facts. 2. politicians are using this issue in order to get elected 3 it is a very dumb idea, because if every state did this, it will only create more problems, so to let one state... Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:27:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9445383 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9440130 Isn't this typical of a hypocritical liberal?<br /><br />I don't agree with your assessment of the situation. there are many politicians and businessmen both Republican and democrat that use the Cayman Islands as a tax shelter for business. Americans of all incomes seek to find ways to divert or not pay taxes on purchases, or to find and purchase... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:13:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9440130 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9440101 How do pilots scare terroists?<br /><br />Well, I suggested to the FAA years ago that if they make masks of my Ex wife, and have the pilot put it on in the event of a hijacking. The terrorist problem would be solved, but nobody listened to me! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:01:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9440101 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9391547 Does anybody really know why we are in Afghanistan?<br /><br />This whole issue started years ago. when the soviet Union invaded, the US (President Reagan) backed a group of freedom fighters. this group, called themselves the mujaheddin (later changed the name to the Taliban). when the soviets withdrew, there was no more central government, and this group,... Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:21:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9391547 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9375517 Tea Party rejects NAACP's accusations of racism within it ranks but doesn't seem to be rejecting clearly racist membership. Why?<br /><br />The argument that they offer is sorta weak. they claim that they can't speak for specific members, but in my eyes as an organization, you are responsible for your members. sorta like somebody taking a crap in the middle of the floor, and everybody sitting around saying "well, I didn't do it".... Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:15:36 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9375517 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9375504 Why does the finance reform bill NOT include Fannie and Freddie, after all they were a large part of the financial meltdown????<br /><br />There was an amendment that was added to the bill that included Fannie Mae and Freddy Mac. the problem with the amendment (co sponsored by John McCain) is they want the government to give up control of them, and turn them over to private companies. The problem with both of them is that they were... Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9375504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9337191 What differing conceptions of freedom did white people and slaves cultivate in the pre-Civil War "Cotton South"? How did the cotton economy-and its brutal slave labor system-dominate the lives of both white and African-American southerners?<br /><br />this is a good question, but can only be answered by a little historical fact. the first part, the concepts of freedom, that is the most interesting, because basically the whites had to sell the slaves on a "pipe dream". and that was Religion. Whites enforced the notion to blacks that... Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:47:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9337191 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9328008 The Obama Administration is challenging the Arizona Law. We the people are agreeing/disagreeing in droves. Standoff? Us against us? Again?<br /><br />outside of basic opinions, the law is controversial because of a number of reasons, it is based off of the premises that the state of Arizona is in intimate danger from illegals. to that point they have to prove that there has been a significant increase in violate crime and that the cause of it... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:10:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9328008 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9327949 why couldnt they find the black boxes from 911 if they were florecent orange.. is it me or is there somethinh odd about that<br /><br />good Question, Not sure of the answer, but I do know this. a former head of the FAA stated that that was the first time that a black box could not be located. he also ruled out that it was destroyed by the fire, since test showed that if they had been burned for up to a week at the... Thu, 08 Jul 2010 06:47:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9327949 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9309727 Why are old people grumpy and rude?<br /><br />I wouldn't say they are grumpy and rude, but I would think that since they are older, they have lots of experience and they are able to see a situation and determine the outcome. I would guess it would be frustrating to see somebody doing the same dumb stuff over and over, even after you have... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:56:59 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9309727 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9309709 As citizens of the same country, are people ever obligated to one another or is everything always a free-for-all?<br /><br />Morally and logically, it would seem that we should have obligation to each other. as a group if we have a significant portion that began to fail, despite what the others have, it will effect them. in economics, it is best illustrated by the "Big Three". during their heyday, the provided union... Tue, 06 Jul 2010 13:52:39 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9309709 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294759 Has GOP head Steele gone mad? Did he forget Bush/Cheney started the war in Afghanistan? Are the GOP faithful stupid enough to buy this?<br /><br />I think that there is a spin on the subject being created as I type, they will find a way to clean it up, and make the statement a vanguard. However he was right on one statement, Afghanistan has never been conquered by an outside invading army. Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:17:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294759 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294692 Did you know Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R)who is running for Michigan governor skipped the vote on unemployment? MI unemployment rate 13.6%<br /><br />toeing the party line. so rather than vote no along with the rest of the republicans, he skipped out. by the way, I noticed no one has mentioned the fact that the Republicans removed the part of the spending bill that contained an increase for doctors to be paid by Medicare, and passed that... Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:58:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294692 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294682 Do you agree with Madame Speaker Pelosi in that unemployment payments are the key to economic growth?<br /><br />on a macro economic scale I would say yes. consider that without unemployment payments commodities like food ,fuel and other things will not be purchased. this in turn will cause the various local stores to cut hours for employees, and even less money will be spent. on a common sense level, I... Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:53:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9294682 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239861 Despite having employees who were convicted of crimes/corruption Xe (formerly Blackwater) keeps getting new contracts. Why?<br /><br />this is one of the oldest political tricks in the world. the whole idea of defense contracts has been dirty since the 1960's. it is basically it's own branch of government, and sucks up a major amount of tax payers dollars. Example, Hallaburton received an open ended contract to provide... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:33:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239835 Did you know Tea Party candidate J.D. Hayworth is apologizing for making a video showing people how to get government grants?<br /><br />I have not read the story, but I saw something concerning his apology for making an "infomercial". At some point, I hope people can step back, and look at this whole "Tea Party" Conservative movement, and realize that the leaders of the groups are doing this for one reason, to make lots of... Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:21:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239835 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239819 Jindal lies about Fed response to the oil spill. CBS calls him on it. Is Jindal just playing politics?<br /><br />Your link doesn't work. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:15:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9239819 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9219038 Liberals are so quick to blame Republicans for everything and ignore their own faults. Conservatives do the same. When you get right down to it, isn't politics much like a children's game? Pointing fingers at everyone else?<br /><br />I am not so sure about the "blame" part. But I see a major issue in politics being the following: people seem to focus more on short term issues and blaming them, and don't step back and look at the root causes. Most of the issues we have are not because of something that happened within the... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:56:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/9219038