Open Question: Question about an AP US Government & Politics Term....?

The inclusion of an expensive and unnecessary bridge project in a federal transportation bill would most likely guide to accusations of A pigeonholing B pork barreling C logrolling D tabling E franking thanks in advance!! I was down to pigeonholing or tabling but i can't find definitions for either anywhere...

9 Mar 2010, 2:19 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Anyone notice the irony of Rod Blagojevich giving a talk on ethics?

http://deceiver.com/2010/03/09/blago-now-an-authority-on-ethics-in-politics/

9 Mar 2010, 7:10 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: why is everything party politics?

it does not make since to me... why is everything on here party politics the two parties sniping at each other... for example the health care bill the two parties are arguing over? why not just say that it isn't constitutional because the govt has no right to make me pay for another person...

9 Mar 2010, 7:40 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: who is the master of dirty politics carl rove....ralm emanuel?

9 Mar 2010, 7:37 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What things do Eastern and Western Europe have in common?

What things do Eastern and Western Europe have in common? For example things regarding economy, politics, government, religion, culture, people, etc.

9 Mar 2010, 8:13 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: who is the master of dirty politics: carl rove or rahm emanuel?

9 Mar 2010, 3:41 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Christians: is your choice of church as much social as...?

...as doctrinal? There's a commercial running on our local TV lately by a church, encouraging new people to arrive and experience a "warm, welcoming, active social group." So it made me curious... I must admit, I do miss the "social" aspect of church now and then. Sure, there was politics and talking behind backs, and I don't miss the peer pressure to conform...but every the activities and groups and friends and such was enjoyable. So do you decide on your congregation as much for social reasons as doctrinal/worship reasons?

9 Mar 2010, 5:14 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I want to work in Washington DC, what careers should I look into?

I adore politics, history and the military. I wouldn't mind working in the military, but i REALLY want to work in DC. I am a junior in HS and i am still looking into majors, ant ideas? the only one i have so far is a legislative attorney

9 Mar 2010, 7:34 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: The latest on Obama/Pelosi care! Is it for America and you?

I am not sure why Answers does not recognize the name Pelosi. Have you noticed it says it is a misspelling? I can only think it does not to seem to be honorable in American English? Obama goes through, but Obamanation gets a spelling hit? Both are not telling the truth and both want to bypass our opinions. They are busy using every they have against our rights to do what money said they would do! Money and politics in Washington.. It does not matter party, it does not even matter if honest! If one tried to be honest, you will be accused by those who are not and are bought by the bucks! So what is in the last? I am a union man but cannot support this! I am a UAW man, and reject it! I once had an inheritance and lost it to lies! It was one step of my trusting at a time! Do our kids receive any moral guidance in our schools, or is this religious? We had 40 years and more of this! One control.. Liberals! I seldom look at party.. I looked at what support America! I vote separate, unless every Dems were Liberal.. Then they got no vote from me as they always lied! It is not this way now. I have one in my State that tells the truth and I admit, my heart and wish for America goes out to his efforts.. unreal as it is.. a Democrat! He wants your choice in health care and not from control by others! Obama and Pelosi owe their souls to special interests and this is why they are after what is left.. not meaning necessarily, far left, but what they have left! What do we know has happened? Seniors did not want the bill. . Obama and Pelosi and the left took 500 billion of your medicare! They are telling us... they will do anything and you have no rights! A BIG LIE! You make sure you tell your representatives.. no Obama care! It is against every the needy and against our possess freedoms! This is why he and she are supporting it. Remember your gas pump price.. it was due to Pelosi.. wait till summer!!!!! Will it be 5 bucks or more? Liberal Hollywood, are they for you? NO! They are the biggest liars of every! They want to support control of your rights! We need choices,. we need equal rights.. do you really think Liberals are for equal rights? Are you not being controllled? If you, a real American, and a citizen, would of done what one of the hosts of the awards.. would you not be in prison? Sure, for about 20 years..that is the usual... he is hosting because Liberals are media/Liberal exempt! Sorry Alec but your bother supports America, no matter what his ideas! We look no support from you.. unless it ,makes money! "Hunt for Red October" We found a great actor after that, did we not? I guess you could not receive over the size of head with body! We do have a question.. why are you not in a prison soaking up sun shadows? We would be! We every remember Obama contacting his campaign manager when his words got him in trouble! The question we may ask every Liberals and Alec is this, when does opinion cross the line and they say, we violate freedoms in America? Should we not every be able to tell YOU, especially, the truth? What about other Americans? Do they not deserve to know what is going on? You have a great brother in Steve and even others! What did happen to you? In fact Alec, why are Liberals so set in taking our rights and not allowing every to talk? Why not tell us, Alec and Hollywood? Earl

9 Mar 2010, 4:16 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: In 1959 60% of Americans wanted a ban on hand guns, In 2009 it was down to 28%?

Does this suggest that America has became a more dangerous country since the 1950’s or was America more liberal in the 1950’s or something else? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics#United_States

9 Mar 2010, 2:23 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Why should we believe anything New Labour say?

In 2005 Britain was promised a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty by New Labour, quick forward five years no referendum even though they were elected on this promise. “The manifesto is what we put to the public. We’ve got to honour that manifesto. That is an issue of trust for me with the electorate.” - Gordon Brown, regarding a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty. 24 June 2007 “The new Constitutional Treaty ensures the new Europe can work effectively... We will put it to the British people in a referendum.” - 2005 Labour Party manifesto New Labour have effectively worn down our trust and confidence in Politics, Support is at an every time low we've been lied to, too many times. Why should we Vote for a party which can't even honour its manifesto pledges?

9 Mar 2010, 12:50 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is America once again finding itself in between British and Continental politics?

Is America once again finding itself in between British and Continental politics?

9 Mar 2010, 6:59 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What is an interesting [[NON-BORING]] debate topic I can write about in English?

I'm having a difficult time with this. I want something that isn't boring [like recycling, smoking, ect.] but it can't be too controversial because the teacher doesn't want parents complaining. List of things we cannot do, -Gay marraige -Abortion [I wanted to do that one] -Religion & Politics Pleaseeeee give me suggestions because I need to arrive up with a topic by tomorrow! Give me something that'll receive people thinking and actually interested in. Thankkkk youuu<3(: ugh, i new it was a mistake to ask this section. please be serious,

9 Mar 2010, 7:17 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: healthcare reform-reconciliation, why?

Hello, I don't much about American politics. Could you answer my questions if you have some time? 1. they say, it will be difficult for health care bill to pass in senate. why? (even though there are more Democrats in senate. Democrats 59, Republicans 41) 2. What is reconciliation? 3. Why Obama wants healthcare reform? Thank you so much for you time. Have a good one.

9 Mar 2010, 9:20 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What changes occured when the voting age in Canada decreased to 18?

I'm writing a paper on why the voting age in Canada should be lowered to allow for 16 year olds to vote. So I was wondering how politics were affected when it was decreased to 18. And what other changes occured.

9 Mar 2010, 2:36 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: 13-Year-Old Political Junkie Needs Help Please!?

Okay, so I've discovered the beautiful thing that is 'politics' and I am addicted--literally. I adore public speaking, debating issues, and just discussing American government/past leaders and philosophies. Anyways, I've studied basically most political ideologies, but I'm a little bit stuck on understanding FASCISM. I mean, is it similar to communism, or is it similar to militarism, I don't know?! Could somebody please explain to me what FASCISM is, and what FASCISTS believe in. Thank you. As always: 10 POINTS!

9 Mar 2010, 6:25 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: I NEED HELP ON "SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS" IN POLITICS! please.?

why are special interest groups important in the political system? is lobbying the only way they affect political decision making for citizens and government? please help, thank you

9 Mar 2010, 8:14 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Politics & Relgion,are "untouchables"simply because People can't see the real truth...?

...of the matter. AGREE,or DISAGREE???? Politics & religion are two of the most divisive subjects we have to debate. Read the constitution, and the Bible, don't just be a lemming & let THEM tell you how to vote, or about abortion. tell me the difference in an aborted fetus & an 18 yr old sent to war to die for our country ?? My opinion is: if I were aborted I would never know it. A soldier is scared, suffers if he's a POW, lies bleeding to death on the battlefield if shot... Politics: Those who have made it a "career" was not how our founding Fathers meant it to be, but people receive what they vote for...

9 Mar 2010, 3:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Why are so many atheists on this "religion/spirtual" site?

I mean no disrespect, I just wonder.....if you don't believe, and have no interest in any type of God or Higher Power why bother to be here? Or do you have doubts in your possess non-belief? I mean, if a person has no interest, or belief in baseball, mathematics, politics, or certain other sites, I'm sure they don't bother to go on there..... again...theres no reason to receive every hyper folks.....I'm just wondering.....some of you say why do people go to computer or cats sites.....maybe because they have questions or interests in that? But some of the answers I look are just plain disrespectfull with no interest toward spiritual or religion.

9 Mar 2010, 2:51 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: History studies, book suggestions?

I am studying world history - leading to understanding of modern international politics - on my possess. So far I have planned after finishing "History of the World" by J. M. Roberts I will proceed with books like S. Huntington "Clash of Civilizations", F. Fukuyama "The End of History", R. Kagan "Return of History", R. Cooper "Breaking of Nations". Is this a good plan and should I consider any other (more recent) books?

9 Mar 2010, 4:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: what exactly is 'conversational level' of proficiency in a language?

I always hear people using descriptions like intermediate and conversational.. what do they mean? Could you give me a rough description of what someone with a beginner, intermediate, and conversational level of any particular language might be? how long have they been studying the language? Would a person with intermediate level of french be able to secure a job in an office in France? Would someone with conversational Spanish be able to discuss politics and tell you opinions on topics they hadn't practiced or just tell you where they're from and what their name is?? I'm generally just confused about these descriptions, so any way you explain it would help.

9 Mar 2010, 2:55 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Want a Job in the United States? You'll Need Another ID, a Biometric one?

Want a Job? You'll Need Another ID below a controversial immigration plan, every American workers would be required to obtain a biometric ID card http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/08/id-card-workers-middle-immigration-plan/ Will you be getting one?

9 Mar 2010, 2:15 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Atheists are you aware of the worldwide decline of Atheism?

Even in China. Less than 3% Worldwide. This is a big but. Take another look at this chart. It tallies how people identify themselves, not how they feel about God belief. According to people's possess self-identification, atheists actually muster a miserable 0.7 percent, beating the margin of mistake by a nose. (The LA Times' writeup doesn't even mention the word "atheist.") Agnostics only arrive to 0.9 percent, but it is the aforementioned word "None" that seems to rack up the points for the nonreligious as 15 percent. So what on Earth are we to make of this? Are there fewer atheists than we thought or more? I think a better question is whether the news bodes well or sick, and the answer is a resounding "both." 20 minutes ago Subject: Re: US religious now at 85% - It's GOD in a LANDSLIDE!!! # -Atheists wallow at 2.3% worldwide, 0.7% in the USA! -a pitiful # fraction of the minority of non-believers! B^D # # From: fasgnadh # Newsgroups: # alt.atheism,aus.religion,alt.religion,au… # alt.politics.republicans, alt.politics.democrats,uk.politics.misc # Message-ID: <8QNtl.26734$cu.16...@news-server.bigpon… # Date: Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:07:32 GMT # # American Religious Identification Survey, Summary Report March 2009: # # "Self-identification of U.S. Adult Population by Religious Tradition # # 2001 2008 # # Non- religious 29,481,000 (14.1%) 34,169,000 (15%) # # Religious 167,254,000 (80%) 182,198,000 (80%) # # Agnostics 991,000 (0.5%) 1,985,000 (0.9%) # # Atheists 902,000 (0.4%) 1,621,00

9 Mar 2010, 10:12 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Rate This Person From 1-10?

I usually ask questions referring to politics or advice. I don't mean to be conceited, but I'm curious, how would you rate the pic me? Honest answers are always the best!! :) http://www.teenspot.com/profiles/ChicanoBoii666/

9 Mar 2010, 6:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How does the government work in the United Kingdom?

I am a resident of the United Kingdom and thoroughly like politics. I am intrigued into the monarchy and believe in the restoration of more power to the monarch. I understand there are several sections of government. Local Council, home of Commons, home of Lords and the Monarch, or am I incorrect? What does the Prime Minister and his Cabinet of head ministers do? What power does the home of Lords now hold even after the Crisis of 1909-1911? What power does the monarch hold? Any more information on how the United Kingdom's government works will help me out. Unfortunately I do not take politics for my Advanced levels, yet I want to study History & Politics at university. Any help will be thoroughly appreciated. Thank you and good evening. Interesting answers... Not that I agree with one of them, but it is the only one that answers my question.

9 Mar 2010, 2:10 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Did anything tick you off today?

I was in the politics section and this user answered my question. http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt=An9sf50xgkrAYzSe3wIWYFSsDH1G;_ylv=3?show=anKz2HnVaa I saw "Islam" in her name and messaged her to ask what her user ID meant. This is what she said: Message: There was a Senator in ancient Rome named Cato the Elder. He saw the danger to Rome posed by Carthage as it expanded and became more powerful. For 30 years, he ended every speech in the senate, regardless of subject, with "Carthago delenda est", or "Carthage must be destroyed". I look Islam as the greatest threat ever posed to the United states in particular and Western Civilization in general, and thus call myself "Islam delenda est", or "Islam must be destroyed". Anyway, did anything make you mad today?

9 Mar 2010, 8:19 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: effects of the crusades on the middle east?

i know that trade increased in the middle east, but i can't find anything else on their lasting impact (such as their religion, politics, art, education, etc.) please help

9 Mar 2010, 7:07 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: A job in animal protection...?

I was wondering what types of jobs are out there, where I could battle for the safety of animals. Not something where I'm shooting at people..or out in the wild...I have back problems...So I'm guessing a job with politics..I really don't know what types of jobs are out there. Any ideas are greatly appreciated! Oh and by animals I mean every types..domestic and wild..big cats, birds, sea life, dogs, rabbits...

9 Mar 2010, 5:57 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: what are some annoying liberal websites that have email mailing lists/ revenge?

set every your political ideas aside this question is about decency not politics... I have this annoying lady from church who highjacked the church mailing list and has added everyone she knows to her personal account and uses it to FWD every email she gets from the "Tea Part Patriots" it's so annoying when I asked her to cease she didn't she said she was doing her duty as an American and wanted to notify me about what was "really going on in the world" so I went along with it for awhile just deleting the emails then she started sending more than just 1 or 2 emails she started sending me 10 and 15 it's crazy to top it off she's no longer even a member of our church she went and joined the LDS Mormons so I receive Mormon emails from her too! its insane i've tried blocking her but she makes new email accounts i've notified my church, my friends everyone has complained about it. We've called her we've sleepy everything so I decided the only way to receive through to her is to retaliate so Cons and Libs help me out, give me links to annoying super liberal websites I mean the really crazy ones so I can FWD some political emails back maybe a day of that will receive her to cease. (so far i've signed up for Health Care America and PETA through an alternate email of coarse) sorry for any typos i'm really pissed off at the moment i've tried the spam, thing and she changes email addresses regularly Ayin Y- thanks! I will try that

9 Mar 2010, 7:32 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: help me with work cited page!!?

this is how my teachers wants it done but i cant seem to receive it right A web site Author(s) [Lastname, Firstname]. Name of Page. Name of institution/organization affiliated with the site, Date of Posting/Revision. Web. Date of Access (day Month year). An article on a web site Author(s) [Lastname, Firstname]. “Article Title.” Name of web site. Date of Posting (day Month year). Web. Date of Access (day Month year). i had to have 2 articals and 1 website so heres the website http://www.readprint.com/chapter-8644/Oedipus-Trilogy-Sophocles and here is the two web articals http://www.articlesbase.com/politics-articles/to-protest-or-not-to-protest-384757.html http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005143 IT HAS TO BE EXACTLY THE WAY SHE PUT IT OR SHE WILL TAKE OFF A LETTER GRADE =O THATS WHY I NEED YOUR HELP =O thank you ^^

9 Mar 2010, 5:07 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Is there any middle ground in this partisan war?

I have never considered myself strictly a democrat or republican, I simply inform myself and vote for who I think is the best candidate. I know partisan politics has always been around, but the divide seems to being getting larger by the day, and the mad words I am reading seemed to almost exclusively be attached to democrats or republicans, liberals or conservatives. It almost forces people to pick a side. Is there any middle ground left?

9 Mar 2010, 8:01 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Some musicians should be heard and not seen?

^ Star if you agree. Here's a survey. 1. Have you ever gotten an injury that you were embarrassed about? Like, you got hurt because you were being an idiot? 2. Have you ever had a dream that inspired you? 3. What are some gross things you used to do when you were little? (I used to mash up Reese's peanut butter cups in my unwashed hands and then lick the chocolate off.) 4. Have you ever seen a movie with imagery that you couldn't receive out of your head for a long time? What was it? 5. What are the funniest misheard lyrics ever? 6. What would you do for a Klondike bar? 7. Do you giggle at "yo momma" jokes, or do you pretend you're not that immature? 8. What's the funniest phrase old people use? ("You're running around like a chicken with its head clip off!") 9. If you had an in-ground pool, what color would you want it to be? (They're usually blue.) 10. We've already established where babies arrive from. Now tell me...where do babies go to? Suggested Category: Politics & Government > Law & Ethics

9 Mar 2010, 4:38 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How does one get into politics in the UK?

Well, im studying to become a graphic designer at the minute but my political heart is also yearning my energies into the political arena. Noe of my last questions resulted in many believing I should go down either the Labour or Lib Dem route, oh and also BNPS ; why - **** knows!?! Anyhoo, my democratic side of my mind is also a strongly in favour of Proportional Representation, something the Tories and Labour use as a tag team combo to make sure Lib Dems are never voted in - I write that in anger as it goes to show how much in common the two parties are nowadays making them receive away with A LOT of **** - expensesscandall, Iraq War, failing NHS, continuedcentralisationn ofgovernmentt at the expense of well knit communities. So, plan Labour or Liberal Democrat?

9 Mar 2010, 2:01 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: OK, so what is politics?

9 Mar 2010, 1:24 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What is Democracy's final goal?

I am doing a bit of research for a paper I am writing and this question came up. For this matter a further question would be: "Do governments have a final goal or is it just keeping the populace glad, the economy up and the borders secure?" I never studied politics so I would adore to receive a full range of opinions.

9 Mar 2010, 1:06 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Are Democrats being serious?? This is a joke right?

Republicans have started pointing out the fact that the Democratic party is very corrupt (which it is). Democrats are countering by saying basically 'well, we're not as corrupt as you'. (yes, Republicans were very corrupt when they controlled the govt. a few years ago) RECAP: BOTH major parties are VERY corrupt. THEN they [Democrats] went one step further and actually tried to defend their record in 2009. Unfortunately for those making that argument there's the inconvenient truth that 2009 was K-road's (the lobbyists) best year ever. Do Democrats just assume the public is dumb?? Are they below some delusion that makes them think we can't look them?? (Democrats are as well versed in "pay-to-play" politics as Republicans...........look no further than the stimulus or this healthcare bill) http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/03/dems-on-gop-ethics-charges-you-have-got-to-be-joking.php?ref=fpblg Democrats don't discount the fact that the Rangel debacle--and growing questions about Rep. Eric Massa (D-NY) who resigned yesterday--are serious issues. But they note a couple significant differences: The Republican list of ethics problems was seemingly endless, and, unlike Democrats, the GOP actually tried to shield their members from repercussions. "We've made very, very substantial reforms in this Congress," said home Majority Leader Steny Hoyer at his weekly press conference today. "At the beginning of the 110th Congress--the last Congress--[we] banned gifts from lobbyists, prohibited use of corporate jets, mandated ethics training for every home employees, established an office of Congressional ethics, we ensured transparency for earmarks, requiring full disclosure of every bills and conference reports, forfeiture of pension and annuity for congressional service if a member is convicted of a serious crime, broader and more detailed disclosures of lobbying activities by paid lobbyists." Aides make the point more bluntly. "home Democrats have instituted strong new ethics, earmark and lobbying reforms to hold members of Congress accountable," says Doug Thornell, spokesman for Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), the sixth-ranking Democrat in the home. We have also reprimanded members who have been found to have broken the public's trust. I guess the GOP is hoping voters have short-term memory loss. When they were in the majority, a few years ago, they ran a 'pay to play' system with K road based out of their leadership offices, changed the rules to protect Tom Delay, and tried to cover-up the Foley scandal, among other things. They supported no meaningful reforms and in fact voted against many of the measures we passed last Congress. It's Official: 2009 Was Record Year For Lobbying, Despite Recession http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/02/12/its-official-2009-was-rec_n_460160.html john....................if you READ the link (you obviously didn't) it was simply citing a middle for Responsive Politics review of 2009 lobbying in the U.S. congress.

9 Mar 2010, 9:28 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Do you think it looks like Chicago Style Politics in the White House?

Bring Your possess Bat

9 Mar 2010, 2:29 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How many Neocons are leaving with Rush Limbauh if Health Scare gets passed?

Its on the cover of AOL Rush Limbaugh is threatening to leave the US if Health Care gets passed. The fat slob probably wants a home in St. Tropez but for every practical purposes its just politics from the financially obese albatrose

9 Mar 2010, 5:12 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: The change in the abortion policy?

So let me receive this straight. What is happening is that the senate and the home have seperate health care plan bills and the issue with abortion is that the senate wants to allow government funds to help pay for abortions but the home will only pay for abortions below the hyde amendement? And that obama is telling democrats to unite as support the senates health care plan for the abortion issue? Is this correct? If not correct me. I'm below the age of 20. And I hate politics so I don't really try and understand but now that I am I am very inadequate at it lol.

9 Mar 2010, 3:39 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Does anyone watch the History channel?

I was the other night, and they say there is an Asteroir heading right for Earth and, if nothing is done to shoot it down or change it's course, it will be doomsday for us every on April 20, 2029. Can we believe scientists? I put this in Politics on purpose where more people will look it, and comment.

9 Mar 2010, 5:55 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Good things for UCAS?!?

what good things can i do in preparation for my UCAS application for applying for either: 1) a politics / international relations degree 2) a law degree 3) a languages degree - probably french/spanish in terms of socities i should join, background preparation and work experience. thanks!

9 Mar 2010, 1:53 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Politics/International Relations degree?

I am hoping to pursue a politics/international relations degree at university and was wondering what are things would be good to do now in preparation for my application i.e. good things for my UCAS. for example, what societies should i join? what work experience should i do? thanks!

9 Mar 2010, 1:51 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: When Republicans vote against certain bills, is it really what they want?

or is it just what others tell them because it's in the best interest of the party? A good example would be Sen. Roy Ashburn. He's voted against Gay Rights and Illegal Immigration, but ends up caught in a DUI with his gay lover, who's a Latino. What say you? http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/03/08/california-state-senator-announces-hes-gay-dui-arrest/?test=latestnews California State Senator Announces He's Gay After DUI Arrest SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Republican state Sen. Roy Ashburn said Monday he is gay, ending days of speculation that began after his arrest last week for investigation of driving below the influence. Ashburn, who consistently voted against gay rights measures during his 14 years in statewide office, came out in an interview with KERN radio in Bakersfield, the area he represents. Ashburn said he felt compelled to address rumors that he had visited a gay nightclub close the Capitol before his DUI arrest. "I am gay ... those are the words that have been so difficult for me for so long," Ashburn told conservative talk show host Inga Barks.

9 Mar 2010, 1:11 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Can you correct the grammar, please?

Even though the crusades were called “wars of religion” whose cause was the recovery of Jerusalem which was in the hands of the Muslims, and whose promoters belonged to the Western church, we cannot deny that pros and cons as regards economy, politics and culture that changed the lives of the Western and Eastern inhabitants. In the first place, we can refer to the economic growth of the main cities of Italy and the introduction of the oriental products as species and cloths, in Occident and the financial lost of the Greeks and Arabs. With reference to the politics, not only did the government face external conflicts, but other internal problems like the weakness of the feudal system and the development of a class of free peasants and merchant princes. Finally, as it was clarified previously in the paper, the fact that two cultures intermingled made that the customs of one of the societies began to be part of the other one. As we have seen, every these events changed the lives and customs of the inhabitants and governments of whom took part in the Crusades, that’s why, we cannot say that they were only a religious matter.

9 Mar 2010, 1:47 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How can I forward Harmful antisemitic, Yahoo! Answers e-mail to staff. Is there an address?

to which I can forward two messages from a former contact I hooked up to in Politics? I am a conservative, He seems to be an Aryan. confused that I might go along with it, he sent me these two emails. I have no tolerance for that sort of thing! and do NOT want him propagating hatred on MY YAHOO! I use standard Yahoo! but I am a part of the Answers Community, and there is no place for it! Please Help before he strikes again. I have removed him as a contact so that he will not be alerted that I plan to blow the whistle,, but i did not Block him, because I have never blocked anyone. and if he wants to send me a third one, I want to forward it to staff as well, as soon as someone tells me how to do it. Thank You in advance for the help!

9 Mar 2010, 5:22 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How do you become a well informed individual?

I want to be someone that can add to almost any discussion, wether it be sports, weather, politics, etc, but I just dont know where to start. There are some people that just seem to know everything, and I can't figure out how they do it! Do they just read the newspaper everyday? If you guys know of any sites that help inform you about every day life, what are they? How does one go about attaining every the knowledge needed to be able to have an active discussion on any given topic? Thanks for any help, btw. Personal advice would be really helpful too!

9 Mar 2010, 6:33 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: In Africa and Asia women had a hard time making gains in buisness. Why?

In Africa and Asia women have had a much more difficult time making gains in buisness and politics than in the West. Why? I have to do a social studies report on this question. PLEASE HELP

9 Mar 2010, 4:17 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: How was Hiroshimas politics changed when the Atomic bomb hit?

I need help please. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated.

9 Mar 2010, 5:19 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: how dose the caste system effect india's politics?

9 Mar 2010, 8:08 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Martin Luther's objections to the Catholic church?

What were Martin Luther's main objections to the Catholic church? (In a basic sense...I'm not looking for a link to 95 Theses) How did this affect politics?

9 Mar 2010, 6:36 pm | click here for answers