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  • 0bama born in Kenya. Any questions?

    Barack Obama, the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review, was born in Kenya and raised in Indonesia and Hawaii. The son of an American anthropologist and a Kenyan finance minister, he attended Columbia University and worked as a financial journalist and editor for Business International Corporation.

    The key phrase here is “was born in Kenya" – and this bio line was apparently being used as late as 2007.

    4 AnswersKenya9 years ago
  • Media bias in French Jewish children killings?

    With the horrifying tragedy in France this morning, why are the 3 French children who were murdered today referred to in the worlds media as 'persons'? For the past week, the US Soldier killing 6 Afghan children has been on loop in the media. Why doesn't FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, MSNBC, NYTIMES and AP headline that the French shooter killed 3 children? Why is every headline saying persons or victims? Why not children? The media loves splashing dead children headlines, why not in the case of this tragedy? What does this say about our media?

    7 AnswersOther - Cultures & Groups9 years ago
  • Was Andrew Breitbart assasinated?

    Last month in his speech at CPAC, Breitbart said he had video's of B.0. during his college years that shows his radical nature, and that it would end any chance B.0. has of winning reelection. Do you believe a 43 year old man in good health died of a heart attack? Or could he have been killed because of the video's he obtained?

    10 AnswersPolitics9 years ago
  • Do you know what the TP stands for?

    I've been a proud Tea Party member since Feb 2009, emboldened daily by those of you who joke about it as would an immature child, running red face behind their Mom's legs when embarrassment strikes. After years of explaining to friends and family members about what the Tea Party stands for, a simple explanation just dawned on me...

    The Tea Party is made up of those American's who are mature enough to see the mathematical fact that our country is approaching an economic collapse. Led by both party's, republicans and democrats, we no longer have leadership with the country's best interests.

    We are living through a Kleptocracy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptocracy a form of political and government corruption where the government exists to increase the personal wealth and political power of its officials and the ruling class at the expense of the wider population

    Our path leads us to a Greek default. Today Greece just cut 1 out of 5 government workers, in a futile attempt to save their failing country. http://preview.tinyurl.com/6qykxzl

    This week we see half of American's (dems) support the current administration and his increased spending. Those of you who believe that our current government (both sides) are concerned about your families are naive. You think taxing the rich is the answer. It's mathematically impossible for taxing the rich to fix the problems we have.

    Do you know what the TP stands for?

    1 AnswerPolitics9 years ago
  • Did it just dawn on you what the Tea Party is?

    I've been a proud Tea Party member since Feb 2009, emboldened daily by those of you who joke about it as would an immature child, running red face behind their Mom's legs when embarrassment strikes. After years of explaining to friends and family members about what the Tea Party stands for, a simple explanation just dawned on me...

    The Tea Party is made up of those American's who are mature enough to see the mathematical fact that our country is approaching an economic collapse. Led by both party's, republicans and democrats, we no longer have leadership with the country's best interests.

    We are living through a Kleptocracy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kleptocracy a form of political and government corruption where the government exists to increase the personal wealth and political power of its officials and the ruling class at the expense of the wider population

    Our path leads us to a Greek default. Today Greece just cut 1 out of 5 government workers, in a futile attempt to save their failing country. http://preview.tinyurl.com/6qykxzl

    This week we see half of American's (dems) support the current administration and his increased spending. Those of you who believe that our current government (both sides) are concerned about your families are naive. You think taxing the rich is the answer. It's mathematically impossible for taxing the rich to fix the problems we have.

    When did it dawn on you what the Tea Party stands for?

    1 AnswerPolitics9 years ago
  • Michelle Obama angry she is considered 'some kind of angry bl@ck woman.' Ironic?

    Ironic, don't you think? Your thoughts...

    (No need to click the link. The question says it all, but read for full irony)

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2085106/Mi...

    12 AnswersPolitics9 years ago
  • Under Yahoo! News, how much did Yahoo charge Obama for the "Remake America" tab?

    As I clicked around on Yahoo News, under the Politics tab, there is a Remake America tab. I clicked there, and it's an entire microsite dedicated to Obama's 2012 re-election campaign; Destination 2012.

    How much did the Obama administration pay Yahoo for this advertisement? We all know that Yahoo is already liberal, but they are also a business, how much do you think Yahoo got from Obama's Billion dollar campaign war chest?

    4 AnswersPolitics9 years ago
  • So whatever happened to Occupy Poop Street?

    The OPS movement died fast. I see libs saying the TP is dead, but I looked down at the gutter this morning, and I didn't see any libs bathing in rivers of urine. Come on guys, get your movement together, I was really enjoying watching the rabble!

    10 AnswersPolitics9 years ago
  • Did Google look different today, and what does this say about Google+ success?

    Google looks really different today! Does it look different today for everybody? I've heard sometimes it's changed in specific markets. The Google image is not clickable. The black bar at the top of the screen has morphed into an open drop down menu.

    And the bigger question. How is Google+ really fairing against FB? Has G+ been growing well? Is it beyond or below Google's expectations? Seems like Google is throwing the kitchen sink at moving your eye to click on Google+. What do you say?

    5 AnswersGoogle9 years ago
  • Do liberals get goosebumps when Iranian leader Ahmadinejad criticizes the US?

    Ahmadinejad blames the U.S. and European countries for the ills of the world. Many of the core values that liberals base their arguments on are very similar to what Ahmadinejad spoke about;

    - That the US perpetuates war

    - Abducting Africans and making them slaves

    - US exhibits disorders, tyranny and discrimination worldwide

    Are liberals proud of Ahmadinejad?

    13 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • Never a more stark contrast. FOX vs. MSNBC news right now!?

    FOX has been talking politics for the past hour. MSNBC has been talking about Troy Davis being executed for the past hour. What do you think about this?

    7 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • Who is Obama's legal team in the Solyndra case?

    The news just reported that all of the top Solyndra executives will be 'taking the 5th' in front of a congressional investigation this week.

    Do you believe they were instructed by legal experts from the Obama administration's legal team?

    Does anybody know names and backgrounds on any of those on the legal team?

    2 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • When Obama says "The Most Fortunate Americans" What does that mean?

    Why doesn't he say the "hardest working Americans?" By saying fortunate, he's suggesting that every American who makes over $200,000 was handed the opportunity. That couldn't be further from the truth. Charity is giving to the less fortunate. Redistribution is giving to the lazy.

    6 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • Did Google just invite everyone to Google+ today?

    Google denied my request for Google+ many times over the years. Today I get a chalk outline screeching up my computer screen to a new +You link. "You've been invited to try Google+"

    Am I special, or did all of the world receive this message today?

    2 AnswersGoogle10 years ago
  • For Democrats who believe in Obama's Job bill: I need help understanding...?

    Let's say your monthly household income is lower than your monthly expenses. Do you believe it makes financial sense to increase your expenses?

    Do you believe that by spending more, you will somehow become more financially stable?

    I am trying to understand how Obama supporters can honestly support his latest jobs plan. Please help me understand!

    10 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • Are Democrats apprehensive about displaying the American Flag?

    Because the Tea Party has shown it's a movement that does not discriminate between the multifaceted faces of America's tax paying citizens, that their mission is fiscal responsibility, constitutionally limited government and free markets, and that support is shown by displaying the American flag, do Democrats feel reluctant to display the American flag?

    11 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • Is California doomed passing bills like this?

    "Under AB 889, household “employers” (aka “parents”) who hire a babysitter on a Friday night will be legally obligated to pay at least minimum wage to any sitter over the age of 18 (unless it is a family member), provide a substitute caregiver every two hours to cover rest and meal breaks, in addition to workers' compensation coverage, overtime pay, and a meticulously calculated timecard/paycheck.

    Failure to abide by any of these provisions may result in a legal cause of action against the employer including cumulative penalties, attorneys' fees, legal costs and expenses associated with hiring expert witnesses, an unprecedented measure of legal recourse provided no other class of workers – from agricultural laborers to garment manufacturers. (On the bright side, language requiring an hour of paid vacation time for every 30 hours worked was amended out of the bill in the Senate.)

    Do you think this is a good idea?

    Am I going crazy, or does it seem as though the CA legislature is trying to destroy California? Is their goal for 20% unemployment with all these regulations and taxes? 50%? Where does it end?

    9 AnswersPolitics10 years ago
  • How can I get the IRS to send my CA New Home Buyers Tax Credit?

    I meet all of the requirements for California's First Home Buyers Tax Credit. My CPA prepared my return and we filed all necessary paperwork. I've been working with my CPA on this since April15th 2011.

    It's now July 29, I have still not received my refund. The IRS has sent me two letters asking for the same information each time. My CPA has told me this has been happening with all of her clients in regards to the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. Same for my CPA's colleagues. The IRS will continue to send notices until I give up.

    How can I get the IRS to quit stalling and send me my refund??? Has anyone in CA received their credit?

    7 AnswersUnited States10 years ago
  • How do you get dried blood out of your ear?

    I flew last weekend, my ears built up a ton of pressure in flight, they finally popped, but I haven't been able to hear all week. My wife just looked in my ear, and said there's a bunch of dried blood. I'm trying to clean it out with a Q tip, but it's not working. What should I do?

    1 AnswerFirst Aid10 years ago
  • Would our Government be more effective if being an elected official was a part time job?

    The original intent of elected officials was for them to serve America for short time, representing the will of their friends and neighbors in their community, and then returning to their normal lives. Do you believe this would solve some of the issues America faces now?

    4 AnswersGovernment10 years ago