http://www.answerbag.com/profile/974958 New Answerbag answers from anonymous Wed, 30 May 2012 15:13:01 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 15:13:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7851788 If Obama is successful in lengthening the school day for American students, will we as taxpayers be forced to increase teacher pay as well?<br /><br />Maybe yes and maybe no. A much better question is: Why increase the school day at all? Is this at all related to education or is there some other reason? What do parents have to say? Do parents have a right to decide how long their children spend in school or do politicians? These questions... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:31:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7851788 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7850173 If you were given a chance to travel outside the country you live in ,which country would you visit and why?<br /><br />of course someone downrated this question. There&#039;s nothing wrong with this question. I&#039;d love to visit Haiti. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:46:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7850173 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7849563 Im in college and have to study a lot but some how ive been getting distracted a lot... what can i do to help me<br /><br />Wll, you&#039;re not the only one. I think most people have had this issue - students or not. Having said that, just what is it that distracts you? Is it the tv, internet, gf/bf, mates/friends, some sort of bad habit, alcholism etc? Some people have one or more of the above problems and turn... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:16:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7849563 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7813938 What does it mean when a guy unties the top to a girl's bikini on the beach or at the pool?<br /><br />Well, unless married and in private, most people would think there is an issue of respect, sexual harrasment and maybe worse. Is this normal behaiour? Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:32:27 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7813938 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7789979 What TV show are you most looking forward to returning or premiering this fall?<br /><br />I don&#039;t watch any tv show, and I&#039;m not about to start. Rather than bing passively entertaind and indoctrinated by network tv, I&#039;d rather do something productive. If you prefer to waste your time, then you can do so watching Brittney, Jessica Simpson or some tv show. All serve the... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:42:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7789979 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7757586 Will an African-American be offended if a person from another race greeted them with a friendly "What's up, nigga?" Why? (no offence to anyone)<br /><br />Anyone who knows anything about the way African Americans have been treated since their arrival in Jamestown in 1619, might want to think about th significance of wuch a word. The twenty slaves were not the first in the Americas, but the first to what would become the US. Millions were... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:10:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7757586 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7757310 How best can we fight bacteria and keep ourselves out of harms way?<br /><br />This question is interesting. 1) Why fight bacteria? 2) What is good and bad bacteria? 3) What&#039;s being done? 1) There is a lot of talk about bacteria and how its harmful. Whilst its true that some can harm people, its also the case that very little of the bacteria people normally... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 05:18:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7757310 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7752585 Why are there so many questions about the American president and so few about the British prime mimister ? is it because Americans are inherently shallow?<br /><br />Inherent, you could argue. But you would have to argue your case. However, most Americans get their news from their tv and their radio and newspaprs. Foreign events simply play very little in the reporting. When they do talk about what&#039;s going on, it&#039;s in a very narrow persective,... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:25:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7752585 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7739102 Can alternative medicines fight swine flu symptoms?<br /><br />Take a visit to a chiropractor, doc that use natural medicine &amp; other types (which comprises almost every doc in Germany). You could go to your local health food shop and they will have plenty of advice, and if its a decent shop, they will be able to recommend some docs above. You&#039;d... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:04:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7739102 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738904 What would happen to a state that seceded from the union? i.e. some republicans angry about heathcare reform that want to secede from the union lol.<br /><br />And you call everyone else extremists...you blokes r off the spectrum with that one - republicans or anyone who seeks to dny health care to others ... Let&#039;s see, in order not to give people health care - a right under the Declaration of Human Rights and regarded as such by the rest of... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:31:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738904 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738716 A bug flew into my mouth while i was yawning, couldent cough it up, now my chest hurts real bad and i woke up coughing up blood, can inhaling a bug be fatal? should i seek medical attention?<br /><br />Get to hospital as soon as you read this. Maybe its bug that stung your throat - or maybe something worse. Better not waste any time as that could be real SERIOUS. GO NOW! Get there asap and don&#039;t stop even to turn off your pc Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:54:29 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738716 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738594 Would you agree that contrary to city myth, farmers generally do not farm for money but farm for farming's sake?<br /><br />Farmers? Well, you must be referring to huge corporations with low paid employees. The independent farmetr is almost gone, and if you know anything about corporations, its that thir purpose is to earn as large a profit as possible. Maybe some people like farming and maybe some don&#039;t, but... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:28:44 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738594 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738290 How do you get rid of a bad mood?<br /><br />You&#039;d be suprised what a small amount of dark chocolate above 60% can do for uplifting someone&#039;s mood. But if it&#039;s a serious issue, then be careful. If there is a problem, try to deal with it in a mature way, or at least learn to cope with said problem in the best way you can.... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:22:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738290 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738205 Did the baby Boomers Bankrupt this Country?<br /><br />Well, babyboomers is an obvious reference to the US, for those who don&#039;t know. As for who is responsible, that&#039;s an intersting question. The US is the world&#039;s oldest democracy, no? If its democracy then that means the a) politicians decide policy or b) the people decide policy?... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:00:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7738205 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734388 Have you seen all the 7 wonders of the world?<br /><br />Of the ancient or modern world? Od the older ones, most simply don&#039;t exist anymore. There is no longer any lighthouse in Alexandria or hanging gardens in Babylon. You can see the pyramids, though. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:32:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734388 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734307 Why are a lot of Americans and government members against Obama's goal for a social health care system for everyone in the USA, rich or poor?<br /><br />Obama isn&#039;t proposing covering all people, nor is proposng a public halth paln like UK or anywhere else. You can argue for or against that, but that&#039;s not what Obama&#039;s plan is. His plan is all private insurers:... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:23:20 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734307 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734192 If the U.S. rescinded trade restrictions with Cuba, what effect would you expect this to have on communism? Would it for example: (a) promote it, or (b) help send it into historic oblivion?<br /><br />1) What is communism or socialism- most Americans don&#039;t seem to know 2) Is communism the reason for the embargo? 3) Just what type economy do they have and how is it doing? A better question is why do the US continue to subject that country to an ilegal mbargo against international... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:08:55 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7734192 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7733649 Why do people have to pay taxes$?<br /><br />That&#039;s not really a difficult question. Taxes go to pay for th services that people need and expect the govt to provide for them, as in school, safety (police), a justice system (courts), medical care, clean water, sanitation, public transport - just to name a few. If you believe that... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:14:21 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7733649 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729562 The constitution gives us Religious freedom. Would a health care right make Medicare illegal ? Since the state would be prohibited from establishing a health plan as they are prohibited from establishing a religion due to the 1st amendment.<br /><br />Why would you want to make Medicare ilegal? I can&#039;t understand your question Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:24:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729562 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729379 She verbally defends me in front of other people? e .g. some guy playfully punched me hard and she scolded him also defended me in front another girl. She mostly talks to me when no one is around. I am 33 year m, she is 28. I sit near her in the office.<br /><br />DO you wnat to know if she likes you? That&#039;s a possibility, as some women show an interest in men in similar ways. She also might just think that what happened to you was unfair, and that she should intervene. That could just be how she is. If you really have an interest, then you will... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:39:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729379 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729298 Since politicians love money and can be sold to the highest bidder, why don't we just bribe them to pass health care reform? You know, take up a collection of nickels and dimes from we the people and drop it off in carloads to them? What do you think?<br /><br />Find &#039;uncrooked&#039; politicians if yo can... As for that reform, what exactly is it and what is proposed? It&#039;S not a universal public plan that Obama&#039;s proposed. Rather, he wants people to be required to buy from the same private companies you have now. You call that... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:24:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729298 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729041 I'm a 15 year old girl and I like this 18 year old guy at my school. We are quite good friends, is there a chance that we could get together?<br /><br />Well, that depends on the two of you and - at your age - your parents. Why would you want to date someone his age since your a minor? A better question is, why does he want to date you? Hmm At that age, just where is this headed? Aside from possible legal restrictions, you might want to... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:35:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7729041 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7728146 Is organic food worth it?<br /><br />Worth it for whom and for what? Now as for what it is, I&#039;m assuming you know, so I won&#039;t go into that. But there is a difference between organic and the other stuff - especially in the US, where they use GMO, soon they will use cloned meat and they also use growth hormone - among... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:13:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7728146 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7728006 Whose got your back at the work-place?<br /><br />Yup. You&#039;re right. You need a friend - a real friend indeeed cause you will be in need. I know of many instances where someone didn&#039;t like so-and-so and went to extremes to discipline and fire said individual - yes even when thre was no real reason to do so. They usually did that... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:30:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7728006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7727725 As many as 70,000 Tea Party protesters marched on Washington with signs calling Obama Hitler or the Joker. These people are a distinct minority. Is it time for the majority to show support for the government they elected. See LINK:<br /><br />According to the article, that protest is organised against public government type of health care plan, which is very different fron the Obama proposal. Obama talks of mandatory buying from private companies. This obsures that issue. I&#039;d also point out that just because cameras focused... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:18:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7727725 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7727613 Have you ever found out that you had an outstanding warrent in a state you have never been to before?<br /><br />That would be terrible. I wouldn&#039;t evn know what to do in that case. Have you got any specific cases? I&#039;m sure it&#039;s happened.... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:53:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7727613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7721002 I live in Australia and want to go to a university in America how hard is it to get in? And should i do the HSC or the IB?<br /><br />What you mean is the SAT or ACT, which are the entrance exams that you will need. They measure maths and English. Now, since you&#039;re from an nglish speaking country you won&#039;t need TOEFL. You can probably take them in Australia. Here is the site:... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 03:14:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7721002 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7720500 My 10 year old son who was diagnosed with ADD about two years ago is now having really bad headaches. He is not on any ADD drugs..should I take him to the Doctor's..and what kind of test should I ask for?(Only serious answers please:)<br /><br />Well, that&#039;s a good question. Perhaps it&#039;s a good idea to take him to a doctor that has a lot of experince in dealing with ADD. Not all do, and many times children get misdiagnosed. However, that&#039;s seperate. On the other hand, since he is not taking any medication - which could... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:31:25 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7720500 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7720375 A Senate report revealed that in the last 7 years $92.8 million dollars in bogus claims filed under dead doctor's names were paid by Medicare. How does this make you feel about the predicted (2019) exhaustion of funding for Medicare?<br /><br />Number 1, where is a link to this report that specifially says 1) 92.8 million, and 2) just how did you come to the figure of Medicare funds being exhausted? Economists - as in say Dean Baker - don&#039;t say what you&#039;re saying. He is a well respected economist in NY Times, CNN and W... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:05:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7720375 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719943 Why do police officers like shooting people of minority descent so much?<br /><br />This person raises a really important issue - just in a controversial way. Police brutality is a major problem in the US. There is a large number of minorities who are the victims. There is nothing wrong with asking the question why. Any objective person would do that. From beatings to plungers... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:45:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719943 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719840 Should we introduce a tax on carbon emissions?<br /><br />What good will that do? Maybe if they focused on real public transport that could replace millions of cars then people wouldn&#039;t have to waste as much oil and increase green house gasses. Just look across the US. Where is the public transport alternative? But that&#039;s not good for car... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:28:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719840 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719815 Do you cry when you watch movies?<br /><br />This one made me cry because after the video I read the book - that&#039;s no joke. See for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDKzf9ORj8U&amp;feature=fvsr Now this documentary was really powerful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN09g3a2iyI Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:24:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719815 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719459 How much debt is too much?<br /><br />Ok, debt is a problem but in capitalist societies it&#039;s twofold: 1) The responsiblity to repay the debt - plenty of lecturs on that in the media 2) the risk to lenders to lose their investment - banks bear just as much rsponsibility. yet thy always talk of &#039;individual... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:30:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7719459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718542 What is the most dangerous drug?<br /><br />Other than propaganda Cigarettes: &quot;The Supreme Court recently concluded that it has been &ldquo;amply demonstrated&rdquo; that tobacco use is &ldquo;perhaps the single most significant threat to public health in the United States,&rdquo; responsible for more than 400,000 deaths a year,... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:22:10 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718542 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718214 Men: what would you think if a lady gave you her number? Would you feel the same about her as you would have if you had pursued her?<br /><br />There&#039;s nothing wrong with her saying &#039;call me&#039; or whatever. But is it because she wants a relationship, wants to be friends or genuinally needs help with her university report? If I think its about relationship then: I tend to think that there is 1) either something wrong or... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:35:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718214 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718109 What are some examples of "troll questions?"<br /><br />&quot;Is it true that Koreans and Japanese people are racist against blacks? And if so, should i consider not going there?&quot; http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703367 I think one is a an example. I pointed out that yes there is racism in Asia, but in comparison to the US, where is it... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:20:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7718109 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7713986 Do you think there should be a global ban on further landmine use? If not, shouldn't countries who use them at least be obligated to remove them after conflicts cease?<br /><br />Well the US is opposed to it - so its unlikely it will happen as of now. And they refuse to provide the Vietmanese with maps and funds so that they can rmove the ordinance - we won&#039;t mention Cambodia. But Laos, the most heavily bobmed place ever - is th worst case with probably hundreds of... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:21:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7713986 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7713180 If we want to ensure that illegal aliens don't get health care, how should we do it. Would you be OK with an emergency room refusing you care unless you, as the birthers say, "produce a valid birth certificate"?<br /><br />On what legal basis could you even deny a person treatment for emergency care? Ilegal immigrant or not, everyone has a right to be treated in an emergency. That&#039;s a pretty extreme POV. So you don&#039;t like immigrants and you feel thy should die instead of being given tratment? That&#039;s... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 06:08:54 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7713180 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712632 Do you believe that the 9/11 attack was the US Government or so called Terrorist?<br /><br />No. 1) That would have never been kept secret 2) There was no need to do it 3) Getting caught would not have been worth it 4) The issues raised are not really what they make them out to be Now, if you wat to waste your time on that, which is the very purpose of that theory, then go... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:36:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712632 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712624 I cannot think of one classic novel that did not translate well on film-if you can which one-if not which is your favourite<br /><br />Here&#039;s one &#039;Manufacturing Consent&#039;. The book is much better than the film, but that&#039;s still good. See for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJuqoDvyXOk&amp;feature=PlayList&amp;p=309C352258C57FFD&amp;playnext=1&amp;playnext_from=PL&amp;index=57 Or take &#039;Fast... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:32:15 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712624 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712564 Can you show anger without being rude?<br /><br />I don&#039;t think there is anything wrong with showing anger if it&#039;s justified. Being rude isn&#039;t always bad. Soif my son runs into traffic would I be justified in 1) showing anger and 2) spanking him? That&#039;s for his own protction. However, a car cutting someone off and road rage... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:01:05 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712564 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712504 Do you think newspapers will ever stop being printed ? If so when?<br /><br />True, newspapers ar on the decline, but I don&#039;t think that will happen. Maybe if they stopped talking about Monica Lewiniski, Brittney and other nonsense, then people would be more interested. You see, the media have sunk to new lows of increasing sound bites, ignoring the issues that matter... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:34:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712504 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712435 How old should kids be when they start walking to and from school?<br /><br />Kids near me do it as young as 5 no problems that I know of. And this is pretty common in many parts of Europe. Now, as to should, well who knows. But kids don&#039;t all of a sudden become responsible at 18. They have to learn all these things from day 1 or they will be hampered in their... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:05:18 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712435 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712055 When i say "California", what comes to mind?<br /><br />A state that uses prison slave labour to make goods for private corporations - as is allowed under the 13th amendment: Amendment XIII Section 1. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:41:41 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7712055 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7710286 Can we be excessive in preserving our nation?<br /><br />That would be assuming that the US fight wars to prserve itself. This is known as self-defence. Well, of all the wars the US has fought in say the last 50 yrs. How many wer for self-defence? None. Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Panama, Iraq 1 &amp; 2, Afganistan now in Pakistan attacking... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 20:19:17 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7710286 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704251 What stereotypes absolutely annoy you?<br /><br />How about the native Americans as just &#039;savags&#039; or running around half nude? Thre&#039;s a lot of racism in those images. SHould I mention Cowboys and Indians? How disgusting a game. How is it wrong to play Aryans vs Jews but ok to play cowboys and Indians? Both are bad. On what... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:47:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704251 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704108 Can anyone give me some names of films in general ( specially films which talk about social things or solve the problems of socity )exept romantic films?thnx<br /><br />Solve the problems of society? I won&#039;t dare go there, and I disagre with this part of your question. Man cannot fix these problms, so I propose no solutions, nor will I put any here. On the other hand, there are some soical problems, and this is what some people are doing about them (not... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:19:38 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704108 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704083 Is Obama fulfilling his promise of "Change"?<br /><br />Good qustion. Just what does &#039;change&#039; mean anyway? See for yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXL998q7skI And on what all the PR was about in campaign: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63HNuL2tfNc On what he&#039;s doing with the wars: ... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:15:45 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7704083 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703929 What is wrong with our health care anyway? Has anyone NOT received help when they needed it?<br /><br />Plenty of problems. And no Skell, the lawsuits is not a major problem, unless you believe all the PR from the insurance companies. What lawsuit? The woman who spilled hot coffee or burglar falling through skylight? She got very little money and the award was reduced from 2,9 Million to 600.000... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:44:26 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703929 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703776 Do you think Obama will make it happen when he say's illegals won't get free healthcare like they do now? Many americans are forced to cross the border for affordable health and dental care, it's so unfair.<br /><br />I don&#039;t understand why you&#039;re opposed to anyone getting medical treatment, illegal immigrant or not. Why is that even an issue? Is it because of the cost? Many of those people would be refugess (like the Hatians) and they must be given medical care according to the treaty for refugees.... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:18:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703776 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703648 When places have a "1 minute silence" for a memory of 9/11 or D-day etc do you stay silent for the 1 minute? or do you ignore it?<br /><br />Well, you want a memorial. Ok I don&#039;t think many people against that. But one has to know in reference to what. My question is, which 9/11 do you refer to? In fact,in the US that was the second time there was a 9/11. The US was not the first. For in Chile on the same date something... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:54:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703648 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703571 I know that 9/11 was painful, but does anyone truly think that it could happen again? And, honestly, is it important to keep remembering one of the worst days of our lives?<br /><br />Yes, of course. In fact, that was the second time there was a 9/11. The US was not the first. For in Chile on the same date something similar did happen a few years ago. They call it the 1st 9/11. And you know what? Between 3000-6000 civilians died, and many were brutally tortured. Do you know... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:41:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703571 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703463 What purpose does flouride serve in public water supply or toothpaste?<br /><br />I think this question has been answred. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:16:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7703463 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7702487 It's been 8 years since the 9/11 terror attacks. Do you think such a thing could ever happen again?<br /><br />Of course. In fact, that was the second time. For in Chile on the same date something similar did happen. They call it the 1st 911. And you know what? Between 3000-6000 civilians died, and many were brutally tortured. Do you know about the football stadium and what happened there? Or how about... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7702487 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7695380 Should the government fine you up to $3800 per family per year if you cannot afford health insurance? If you already cannot afford it, how does this help?<br /><br />Do you refer to being forcrd to buy coverage from a private insurance company? http://www.democracynow.org/2009/8/17/business_week_the_health_insurers_have Please clarify. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:32:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7695380 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694514 Ok, im bord at work, i have until the 16th until im officially jobless, what can i do to make time go by faster?<br /><br />Read this book and you won&#039;t be bored at all - free online. One of the best I&#039;ve come across: If you like history: ... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:56:07 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694514 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694426 What comes to mind when you hear the word Holocaust? i need a lot of words ideas for an essay i am writing please help.<br /><br />If you&#039;re serious about this topic, then I will give you some sources: The largest Holocaust ever took place in the Americas. The slaughter of th Native Americans was just that: a Holocaust. In 1492, the estimates of populations were as high as 45 million, with 18 million in North... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:36:09 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694426 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694264 If the government can nationalize health care, why not home and auto mortgages and loans? that would prevent future bank crashes.<br /><br />You can argue that the govt should or shouldn&#039;t nationalise health care. However, that isn&#039;t what is being proposed - period. In refrence to a health care system that is run by the government and is not by the insuranc companies: The govt say that there is no political support.... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 02:56:32 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7694264 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7682764 How long can Afghanistan stay a mess?<br /><br />Here&#039;s what some have to say. By the way, you aware that only 3% of mony US spend there goes to rconstruction? Do they even care about th people or women? Well, that&#039;s not what all say. You can see the source here in free award winning documentary by John Pilger: ... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:25:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7682764 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7655075 Do you really think that Michael Vick is serious about making a change?<br /><br />Who cares. I mean, let&#039;s now all worry about some rich guy. There are real and more impetrant things to do. Oh, wait. I have to walk my cat. That&#039;s one of them. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:44:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7655075 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641983 If America did not turn up it's nose at the jobs that the immigrants are willing to do would there be so many illegal immigrants?<br /><br />That&#039;s what they say. But maybe business owners want so many illegal immigrants so that thy can compete with Americans and lower wages and benefits for all. Look at Ceasae Chavez. Why did h say about this? Her is a man who fought for immigrant workers, yet opposed illegal immigration for... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:13:47 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641983 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641947 What tax rate would you be willing to pay to fund health care for everyone living in the US residents? (30%, 40%, 55%, 65%, or higher)<br /><br />ntresting question. Tuth is, none of the above would be necessary. How can I say that? Per capita the US pays 2x as much as other induistrialised countries and has the worst outcomes in health care. What would it cost to provide that care? Wll, one needs to know whay the cost is so high in... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:08:53 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641947 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641134 A pro health care protester bit off a elderly man finger. Why do I keep hearing that people against Obama Care are the crazy ones?<br /><br />This may be why: they want to draw attention away from what the plan really means. So focus on some nonsense - say some man who bites an eldrely man. If you had real newspapers in th US, they wouldn&#039;t talk about that. This is gossip. There&#039;s more on health care if you care to read: ... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:17:30 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7641134 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7639670 How common are forced marriages in Islamic society?<br /><br />Well, one might want to undertand that 1) there is no such thing as Islamic society. This is a construct by people like Huntington and others with their &#039;clash of civilisation&#039; ideas. More realistically, there are numerous countries in which Islam is the dominant religion practised... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:31:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7639670 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638928 How can we turn the financial system back onto the right path so the dollar holds it's value and rich people no longer get to be lazy and collect free money(interest)?<br /><br />Turn back the system? Don&#039;t you know it was designed to be the way it is? The rch are supposed to be rich and the poor are supposed to be poor. This ddn&#039;t start recently. You could argue it&#039;s immoral or just, but that is the way it is. Go back to the Constituitional Convention... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:26:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638928 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638842 Why years ago when there was mostly just millions of uninsured Americans about there was no healthcare crisis but there is one now?<br /><br />Actuall, dependa on waht era you are talkng about. Post war did offer more health care than your question admits. Also, this is more than a crisis and has been so for years. The issue is that now people are allowed to discuss it n th mainstream. In othere words, the insuranc companis and the... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:11:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638842 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638786 Half a chicken lays half an egg in half a day then how long would it take for grasshopper with a wooden leg to kick out the seeds of a dill pickle?<br /><br />Thats truly is one of those questiona that maks no snse whatsoever. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:04:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7638786 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632047 Do girls like chubby guys or muscular guys?<br /><br />In general I think they tend togo for muscular over chubby. However, most of the blokes I see round here fit into neither category. They r sort of average with their weight and they all have girls. Is that what really mattrs? Maybe to some, but not to all. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:08:06 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632047 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632044 Would you rather be popular or right?<br /><br />WHo cares about popularity? The shallow and self centered like celebrities and politicians. The truth is never popular, but that doesn&#039;t mean you have to join th hordes of popele who live off of Brittney Spears and sound bites from FOX and CNN or some other piece of propaganda. One has... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:07:19 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632044 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632034 What book title would best represent your life?<br /><br />Maybe this one. It&#039;s back to the beginning and full of details that most people don&#039;t want to know. You can read it here for free: ... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:03:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632034 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632029 How often do you pack yourself a healthy lunch?<br /><br />Sadly not nearl enough. I&#039;m a terrible cook and I&#039;m alone...it&#039;s nt the best I know. I need reform. Maybe the Senate will pass a bill... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:01:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632029 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632006 How can I actually get an answer to a question on this site!!?<br /><br />Well Jack Johnson - interesting name by the way as the best American boxer had the same name, but is unknown becasue he was African American. But Americans believe in justic and equality... Andyway, you ask a very good question. Many people do not take this place seriously and I find that good... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:51:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7632006 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7630626 Why is it okay for black people to use the word "cracka" and not appropriate for white people to use the word "nigga?" Technically, wouldn't "nigga" actually be the white people's word?<br /><br />What makes you think it&#039;s fine to use either of these words? Just because some people like to degrade themselves and others doesn&#039;t mean that evryone does it. In an educational setting, I can&#039;t anything wrong with using them to teach about racism. However, calling other people... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:43:33 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7630626 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7622474 What prompted obama's speech on race last year?<br /><br />I don&#039;t know and I don&#039;t think he cares about race at all. I pay litle attention to what he says - but instead I look at what he does. In fact, they talk about it in this video. Here&#039;s one reason why: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXL998q7skI&amp;feature=related Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:03:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7622474 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7622428 What should we do with old books that we no longer want?<br /><br />Good question. I sell them, donate them or ask people who might be intrested in them. I usually avoid charities unless I know they will actually give them away - Salvation Army resells clothes and other items to the poor. That is a crime. People donate those things for the poor, and since they... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:53:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7622428 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605457 Is the President or Congress more responsible for the Federal Budget?<br /><br />Neither is responsible. The people are the ones that would be responsible in a democracy, but then again what people want is not what they get - alas the American definition of democracy, but not the only one. Just ask how many people really want the budget to be so hight by bailing out wall... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:40:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605457 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605345 Why was there no huge placename changes after the revolution, there was the odd dekalb & franklin counties etc but all the old British names were unchanged like Pittsburgh after William Pitt or Prince George, Prince Edward & Prince William, why was this?<br /><br />I disagree with you. There was plenty of name places to honour them - there still is. From universities to streets, they are named after your heroes - even the war criminals like Jackson and Reagan. Or take the slave owners who had no problem with rape, torture and killing people for running away... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:01:12 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605345 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605328 What kind of journalism does $400,000 buy you?<br /><br />If you want real journalism, then try this one. He&#039;s been rporting wars since th 70&#039;s, has written som good books on his experiencs and has received Britian&#039;s highest award for journalist mor than 2x. Most impressive is this: when his story on the Iran Air was changed, he resigned... Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:53:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7605328 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7603155 What philosophies of Karl Marx show his opinions of human nature?<br /><br />I disagree with the question for 1) Karl Marx really didn&#039;t have much of any philosophy. The distortion taken on in the 2 revolution in Russia have much more to do with authoritaniarism than Marx. If you look at this, specialy the Q &amp; A part, he deals with this issue: ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:29:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7603155 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7601686 Does oil still have a future?<br /><br />Interesting what one the world&#039;s largest oil producers said about this at the UN in 2005: http://www.worldproutassembly.org/archives/2005/09/speech_by_presi.html Also a very intersting book dealing with this topic and the above speech: ... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:07:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7601686 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7596309 What do you think of the hundreds of idiots on Answerbag?<br /><br />Well, there some extreme people and there are some who express racist opinions and others who spend their time writning about celebrities and that sort of gossip. Does that mean they are idiots? Even those who promote political agendas or present apologist agruments - there&#039;s plenty of that... Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:17:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7596309 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7595522 What is your personally favorite youtube video?<br /><br />This one on Iraq: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3_oBN1atL0&amp;feature=related and i don&#039;t understand WHY anyone would downrate this question. There is nothing wrong with it. Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:02:22 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7595522 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7595459 Do gated community gate guards receive tips? If so, how much per shift?<br /><br />In Latin America they do receive tips. In fact, if they wern&#039;t given money, why would they prevent the starving pople living in slums from redestributing th wealth from the superich who own everything? How much? by people in neighbourhood depends - my mate always put in a few dollars -... Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:55:03 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7595459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548660 When you're bored in class, what do you usually do?<br /><br />Ask a question or make comments to make it more interesting. You hav to try to make it intersting or you will have to suffer. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:30:48 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548660 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548655 Why are certain kinds of antibiotics so effective even after several decades of popular use?<br /><br />They aren&#039;t . Take Penicillan. It&#039;s the same medicine, corrct? No. While ist has similarites with th original, it has been changed as the bactria bave become rsistant to it. Sam type of medicine even under the same name, but not exactly the same or it would be innefective, at least in... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:29:46 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548655 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548558 What might be some methods of encouraging people to eat fruit and vegetables?<br /><br />1) the Farm bill directs money and subsidies to wheat, corn and soy. That&#039;s why sugar (corn syrup based) products are cheaper and easier to obtain. Any subsidies - which by the way is not free market at all, its state intervention to lower cost at taxpayer expense to for profit corporations.... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:05:00 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7548558 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7540126 Why did the Europeans mix with the Native Americans and Africans in Brazil and the Carribean but not in the US?<br /><br />Actually they did mix with Native Americans in what became the US and even after. However, one must distinguish between English and French. - this included British, Amricans, African Americans but many French. Mostly the English did not mix as much, and this had a lot to do with 1) threat to... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:24:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7540126 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7530049 R u stooooooopied?<br /><br />I must be if I answer. Stuid is as stupid does. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:20:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7530049 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7523635 I think that all Americans should have access to healthcare coverage IF they want it, and the environment should be protected. If the healthcare bill and the "cap and trade" bills are passed how much will I, as a middle class American have to pay extra?<br /><br />Well, healthcare is US is more than any oth rnation in terms of cost. If the US copid othr industralised nations, the cost would easily be less than half and everyone would see a doctor in a timely basis: www.consrvativenannystate.org (chaptr 1 - Doctors and Dishwashers) As for the reform,... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:15:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7523635 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7518476 What is the highest mountains name on this world?<br /><br />Well that is Hawaii. if you look at its height it is the highest, but of course it is partly under water Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:37:24 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7518476 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7490613 Why do so many guys obsess about the super bowl? I mean i love playing football but it's to boring to watch.<br /><br />I&#039;m proud to say I have never watchd one and I never will. Not all men can bear to watch that nonsense- notice how it is geared towards men and also degrads young women as sexual objects in cheerleading... I should point ou that it&#039;s in same category as other sports that serve the... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:47:31 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7490613 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7482458 Can I get rid of all the 'bad stuff' from eating bad foods if I do enough exercise?<br /><br />Like the bloke alrady said, you can&#039;t - at least not that way. Detox is on way, but you need to know what you&#039;re doing. Many chiropracters and heath food shops can help with that. Here is an interesting example of someone who needed to detoxify aftr eating fast food for a month -... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:47:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7482458 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7462587 Is it wrong to call Native Americans "Savages"? See link http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7011269<br /><br />ah ok Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:29:23 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7462587 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7325239 Why is there an increasing need of geologist? Do you know of any geological hazards?<br /><br />THey also directly involved in the search for oil - a lot of money in that! Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:31:57 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7325239 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7297654 MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO DECLARE BANKRUPTCY. sHE HAS STUDENT LOANS. wILL THE BE DISCHARGED IN THE BANKRUPTCY?<br /><br />You need to specify the type of loan: Fderal loans will not be forgiven, and if you read the promissary note, it says it. Private loans will probably be cancelld, but that depends on her income tax return and the judge. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:49:35 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7297654 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7093928 Today, a guy cut me off on the road and I honked at him. He proceeded to slow down just to taunt me, eventually pulling to my side and making belligerent gestures at me. I smiled and pictured myself chopping him apart with a fire axe.. Is this wrong?<br /><br />He made obscene gestures &amp; you wanted to dismember him for it? You and he have similar thoughts. SOunds like road rage &amp; hatred is also your peoblem. Franly, you is just as bad. Wanting to kill someone because of nonsense like an obscene gesture is just sensless. Shame on both of you. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:36:08 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7093928 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7082358 Are biofuel programs a waste of money?<br /><br />Waste of money? Its actually profitable for the industries. Does it help ecology? Does it hep the farmers in Mexico who now cants afford to buys foods because prices more than doubled? If you think this is better, then maybe you needs to look at aim of th fuels... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:51:40 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7082358 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7073687 Would you be against slave labour in prisons in California?<br /><br />Shabba: maybe it should be legal, maybe it shouldn&#039;t - but sinc 1866 is legal under 13th amendment &quot;Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime&quot; http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.amendmentxiii.html your right about Human... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:10:16 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7073687 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7063945 Would you hunger strike to make a point stronger?<br /><br />Good question - many peoples does it, but I suppose that&#039;s personal decision. How would other know about the strike &amp; for what cause? THese things must be considerd. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:28:28 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7063945 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7062530 Does anyone have evidence that e-learning improves student retention and achievement in education?<br /><br />Computers don&#039;t improve learning. Actually teaching people something in a sensible way does. And having parents/student that want to learn is the other. E this, computer that, all means nothing and is another gimmick to get money. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:39:04 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7062530