What made congress pass the civil rights act of 1964 and the voting rights act of 1965?
Q. I'm writing a paper for poli sci on this question. I have to make an argument for what the reasons were behind congress passing these laws. Aside from the obvious (it was the morally correct decision), I need to point out what it was that triggered congress to finally pass them. Can anyone help?
Asked by pete t - Tue Apr 20 18:25:17 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Believe me it wasn't just because of the Jim Crow laws of the south. De facto segregation existed in most of the US. Black Americans with the jobs, money and social standing couldn't buy or rent homes in middle class areas. Here in the west, new housing was "restricted" - it would not be sold to a person of color. In the south, "whites only" signs peppered all public facilities even though blacks paid some of the taxes that built and supported them. Blacks had to pay poll taxes and in some states prove their literacy before being allowed to register to vote while whites were waived. The US was truly two countries: the white one and the "colored" one. Getting these laws passed was a long, hard struggle. Lyndon Johnson was a… [cont.]
Answered by Mujer Alta - Tue Apr 20 19:21:04 2010
Q. I'm writing a paper for poli sci on this question. I have to make an argument for what the reasons were behind congress passing these laws. Aside from the obvious (it was the morally correct decision), I need to point out what it was that triggered congress to finally pass them. Can anyone help?
Asked by pete t - Tue Apr 20 18:25:17 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Believe me it wasn't just because of the Jim Crow laws of the south. De facto segregation existed in most of the US. Black Americans with the jobs, money and social standing couldn't buy or rent homes in middle class areas. Here in the west, new housing was "restricted" - it would not be sold to a person of color. In the south, "whites only" signs peppered all public facilities even though blacks paid some of the taxes that built and supported them. Blacks had to pay poll taxes and in some states prove their literacy before being allowed to register to vote while whites were waived. The US was truly two countries: the white one and the "colored" one. Getting these laws passed was a long, hard struggle. Lyndon Johnson was a… [cont.]
Answered by Mujer Alta - Tue Apr 20 19:21:04 2010
How can Congress ever accomplish anything when the minority obstructs for political reasons?
Q. Regardless if it's a (D) or (R) majority or minority there is always the possiblity of a stalemate because of party pressure. Unless there is a Democrat Congress and a Democrat President or a Republican Congress and a Republican President nothing much is accomplished. Isn't this scenario precisely why Congress now has a 19% approval rating? We have a Democrat controlled Congress and a Republican President.
Asked by Kelly B - Sat Dec 15 00:54:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes and it is a good example of how divided our own government is. Clinton had the same problem with a republican congress. Bush had it made with a republican congress. We have had mostly republican congress for a long time. It will be nice to have a democrat president with a democratic majority for a change. Talk about getting things done. Lol the dems won't know how to act when they can actually GET something done. This country has been in stalemate long enough!!
Answered by Enigma - Sat Dec 15 01:03:11 2007
Q. Regardless if it's a (D) or (R) majority or minority there is always the possiblity of a stalemate because of party pressure. Unless there is a Democrat Congress and a Democrat President or a Republican Congress and a Republican President nothing much is accomplished. Isn't this scenario precisely why Congress now has a 19% approval rating? We have a Democrat controlled Congress and a Republican President.
Asked by Kelly B - Sat Dec 15 00:54:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes and it is a good example of how divided our own government is. Clinton had the same problem with a republican congress. Bush had it made with a republican congress. We have had mostly republican congress for a long time. It will be nice to have a democrat president with a democratic majority for a change. Talk about getting things done. Lol the dems won't know how to act when they can actually GET something done. This country has been in stalemate long enough!!
Answered by Enigma - Sat Dec 15 01:03:11 2007
How does Congress makes laws? Can you play a role in what kind of laws they make?
Q. Can you like, contact them and suggest a law or something? What do people do to help congress make laws?
Asked by Aleah - Tue Jul 1 14:46:52 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. School House Rock over simplifies. The most efficient way is to attend your Precinct Conventions after the elections on election night. There you can submit resolutions to be sent to a committee that will form the party's platform. (Each resolution is called a plank.) At your precinct level you have the chance to represent your precinct at the County or Senatorial District Convention/caucus. This will be like the precinct level except larger. The Resolutions committee will address the proposed resolutions, and form their platform that will, if passed by the general assembly, will go to the State resolutions committee. If you resolution is voted against or disregarded you can resubmit it at each level by the way. At the county level you… [cont.]
Answered by Vejay S - Tue Jul 1 15:03:51 2008
Q. Can you like, contact them and suggest a law or something? What do people do to help congress make laws?
Asked by Aleah - Tue Jul 1 14:46:52 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. School House Rock over simplifies. The most efficient way is to attend your Precinct Conventions after the elections on election night. There you can submit resolutions to be sent to a committee that will form the party's platform. (Each resolution is called a plank.) At your precinct level you have the chance to represent your precinct at the County or Senatorial District Convention/caucus. This will be like the precinct level except larger. The Resolutions committee will address the proposed resolutions, and form their platform that will, if passed by the general assembly, will go to the State resolutions committee. If you resolution is voted against or disregarded you can resubmit it at each level by the way. At the county level you… [cont.]
Answered by Vejay S - Tue Jul 1 15:03:51 2008
How did Congress function during the Civil War? Did the seceding states have any representation?
Q. I know the 13th amendment was ratified by Congress before the end of the war. How was this done? Were the votes of the union states enough to give it the required 2/3 affirmative majority?
Asked by Bubbahyde - Thu Jul 9 01:25:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the union never recognized the independence of the south, so votes took place it would go like this..."pennsylvania? yes. tennessee? not present." 23 union states 11 confederate states(2 other states had soldiers fighting for the confederacy-hence the 13 stars on the rebel battle flag) 23 is 67.6%...just above 2/3
Answered by nick c - Thu Jul 9 01:56:00 2009
Q. I know the 13th amendment was ratified by Congress before the end of the war. How was this done? Were the votes of the union states enough to give it the required 2/3 affirmative majority?
Asked by Bubbahyde - Thu Jul 9 01:25:42 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the union never recognized the independence of the south, so votes took place it would go like this..."pennsylvania? yes. tennessee? not present." 23 union states 11 confederate states(2 other states had soldiers fighting for the confederacy-hence the 13 stars on the rebel battle flag) 23 is 67.6%...just above 2/3
Answered by nick c - Thu Jul 9 01:56:00 2009
How can Congress and the Federal courts check the powers of the President?
Q. I know that most things the president wants to get passed has to get approval from Congress, but I don't know any reasons for the Federal courts. Help?
Asked by liz - Wed Jul 15 23:14:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Through checks and balances that are part of the three branches of our government. However, we now know that the Republicans Presidents misuse their power, in part, because they also had their party dominating Congress. Currently we have the left wing liberal Democrats in the White House and dominating the Congress. They too are misusing their power. Lord Acton said, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Believe it!
Answered by E=MC2 - Wed Jul 15 23:19:51 2009
Q. I know that most things the president wants to get passed has to get approval from Congress, but I don't know any reasons for the Federal courts. Help?
Asked by liz - Wed Jul 15 23:14:48 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Through checks and balances that are part of the three branches of our government. However, we now know that the Republicans Presidents misuse their power, in part, because they also had their party dominating Congress. Currently we have the left wing liberal Democrats in the White House and dominating the Congress. They too are misusing their power. Lord Acton said, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Believe it!
Answered by E=MC2 - Wed Jul 15 23:19:51 2009
How is congress planning on paying for the housing bill they are about to pass?
Q. Is this another case of congress dumping the bills of the irresponsible on the backs of the taxpayer? If so, will they be required to pay us back after we save their homes?
Asked by jim h - Fri Jul 25 12:19:21 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How is it our fault that people bought homes and got loans that they knew darn well that they could not afford? When will people take responsibility for their own actions and quit looking at the government to bail them out?
Answered by Thifty Little Lady - Fri Jul 25 13:15:32 2008
Q. Is this another case of congress dumping the bills of the irresponsible on the backs of the taxpayer? If so, will they be required to pay us back after we save their homes?
Asked by jim h - Fri Jul 25 12:19:21 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How is it our fault that people bought homes and got loans that they knew darn well that they could not afford? When will people take responsibility for their own actions and quit looking at the government to bail them out?
Answered by Thifty Little Lady - Fri Jul 25 13:15:32 2008
Why did the Republican control congress during the Clinton years raise taxes?
Q. Every time someone says something about the economy of the deficit surplus during the Clinton years the Republicans say it was not his doing it was the Republican control congress. So my question is why did the Republican control congress taxes?
Asked by Mr. Wolf - Fri Jul 23 16:37:47 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One of Clinton's major policy initiatives in his first term was on the American economy. Clinton's economic plan included a major expansion of the existing Earned Income Tax Credit, aimed at working class families just above the poverty line, which helped ensure that it made sense for them to work rather than seek welfare. John F Harris, argues that "this would be prove to be one of the most important and tangible progressive achievements of the Clinton years". A major problem with the economy at the time was the issue of the massive deficit and the problem of government spending. In order to address these issues, in August 1993, Clinton signed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 which passed Congress without a single Republican… [cont.]
Answered by zzsleepur - Fri Jul 23 16:42:46 2010
Q. Every time someone says something about the economy of the deficit surplus during the Clinton years the Republicans say it was not his doing it was the Republican control congress. So my question is why did the Republican control congress taxes?
Asked by Mr. Wolf - Fri Jul 23 16:37:47 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. One of Clinton's major policy initiatives in his first term was on the American economy. Clinton's economic plan included a major expansion of the existing Earned Income Tax Credit, aimed at working class families just above the poverty line, which helped ensure that it made sense for them to work rather than seek welfare. John F Harris, argues that "this would be prove to be one of the most important and tangible progressive achievements of the Clinton years". A major problem with the economy at the time was the issue of the massive deficit and the problem of government spending. In order to address these issues, in August 1993, Clinton signed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 which passed Congress without a single Republican… [cont.]
Answered by zzsleepur - Fri Jul 23 16:42:46 2010
What part of the constitution grants the power to congress to require all tv broadcasts to switch to digital?
Q. The constitution grants specific powers to congress, and anything not granted to congress is left up to the individual states. Meaning unless the constitution says the congress can make the law, they can't. So why are people allowing the government to assert this law. Furthermore, why don't people stand up to the governments assertions of powers they don't have granted to them?
Asked by Diskman01 - Tue Jul 1 18:43:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The constitution explicitly grants the Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. Since radio and TV broadcasts can cross state lines, guess what?
Answered by Edward - Tue Jul 1 18:52:00 2008
Q. The constitution grants specific powers to congress, and anything not granted to congress is left up to the individual states. Meaning unless the constitution says the congress can make the law, they can't. So why are people allowing the government to assert this law. Furthermore, why don't people stand up to the governments assertions of powers they don't have granted to them?
Asked by Diskman01 - Tue Jul 1 18:43:12 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The constitution explicitly grants the Congress the power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. Since radio and TV broadcasts can cross state lines, guess what?
Answered by Edward - Tue Jul 1 18:52:00 2008
How exactly is it a bad thing to hold Congress and government courts in contempt?
Q. Afterall, Congress is nothing more than a den of thieves and the government courts only dispense genuine justice on rare occasions (mostly, they uphold the myriad of unjust "laws" passed by Congress instead of the natural law that initiating force is always wrong). Why shouldn't Congress and the government courts be held in contempt by every decent human being?
Asked by Brad - Mon Dec 15 14:11:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because not ever decent human being feels the way you do
Answered by Coleen - Mon Dec 15 14:15:30 2008
Q. Afterall, Congress is nothing more than a den of thieves and the government courts only dispense genuine justice on rare occasions (mostly, they uphold the myriad of unjust "laws" passed by Congress instead of the natural law that initiating force is always wrong). Why shouldn't Congress and the government courts be held in contempt by every decent human being?
Asked by Brad - Mon Dec 15 14:11:24 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Because not ever decent human being feels the way you do
Answered by Coleen - Mon Dec 15 14:15:30 2008
Will more Republicans in Congress start heckling the president since it brought Wilson money and fame?
Q. There doesn't seem to be any real consequence for Congress members if they heckle the president. It brought Wilson contributions and put him in the limelight. Will other Republicans follow suit and begin heckling the president when he speaks to them?
Asked by madcat - Sat Sep 12 13:40:27 2009 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There weren't any consequences for the Democrats for doing so, therefore, if you have a problem with it, look to the Democrats for setting that precedent. Cool how that works, ain't it?
Answered by pecial Unicorn - Sat Sep 12 13:45:26 2009
Q. There doesn't seem to be any real consequence for Congress members if they heckle the president. It brought Wilson contributions and put him in the limelight. Will other Republicans follow suit and begin heckling the president when he speaks to them?
Asked by madcat - Sat Sep 12 13:40:27 2009 - - 22 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There weren't any consequences for the Democrats for doing so, therefore, if you have a problem with it, look to the Democrats for setting that precedent. Cool how that works, ain't it?
Answered by pecial Unicorn - Sat Sep 12 13:45:26 2009
Why did the liberal congress vote against being apart of Obamacare?
Q. Why do liberals not find this suspicious? If this health care is so great why doesn't the congress and president want to be in the plan? Also, why are doctors already quitting and closing their practice?
Asked by kitkat - Mon Mar 29 22:51:21 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some actually listened to the voters since they were afraid of getting kicked out of office.
Answered by Not My Fault! - Mon Mar 29 22:58:48 2010
Q. Why do liberals not find this suspicious? If this health care is so great why doesn't the congress and president want to be in the plan? Also, why are doctors already quitting and closing their practice?
Asked by kitkat - Mon Mar 29 22:51:21 2010 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Some actually listened to the voters since they were afraid of getting kicked out of office.
Answered by Not My Fault! - Mon Mar 29 22:58:48 2010
How do you petition congress when the company your going against has more power than you?
Q. I wouould like congress to pass a new version of the copyright law that basicly abolisheis the DCMA and replaces it with something like the the early 1980s version of copyright, with the slight tweak that all new software or digital media must be true open source with gnu pricipals 1 and 3 enforced. (meaning use is user directed not corprate directed.) Trouble is, most media companys have loby power. How do we defeat them. I am looking for actual stratagies, not mearly sentiments.
Asked by SamwiseGardner - Tue Dec 25 22:59:50 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. to actually win this battle you will need to find someone who can write the law, then you will have to find a senator and a representative that will sponsor it. if that happens the usual mode of operation will be undertaken and in about two years you may actually see some kind of action. 3 to 5 years from the time the process starts you may see votes in appropriate committees and soon after votes by both houses. depending on who is in the white house at that time if it ever was passed it may well be vetoed. a lot of "wheels" to be "greased" along the way but it is possible just without strong financial and political support highly unlikely.
Answered by michr - Tue Dec 25 23:10:14 2007
Q. I wouould like congress to pass a new version of the copyright law that basicly abolisheis the DCMA and replaces it with something like the the early 1980s version of copyright, with the slight tweak that all new software or digital media must be true open source with gnu pricipals 1 and 3 enforced. (meaning use is user directed not corprate directed.) Trouble is, most media companys have loby power. How do we defeat them. I am looking for actual stratagies, not mearly sentiments.
Asked by SamwiseGardner - Tue Dec 25 22:59:50 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. to actually win this battle you will need to find someone who can write the law, then you will have to find a senator and a representative that will sponsor it. if that happens the usual mode of operation will be undertaken and in about two years you may actually see some kind of action. 3 to 5 years from the time the process starts you may see votes in appropriate committees and soon after votes by both houses. depending on who is in the white house at that time if it ever was passed it may well be vetoed. a lot of "wheels" to be "greased" along the way but it is possible just without strong financial and political support highly unlikely.
Answered by michr - Tue Dec 25 23:10:14 2007
How did the contintental congress help during the revolutionary war?
Q. help! for a project in social studies that's due tomorrow, i have to rewrite george washington's inaugural speech. i have to thank the continental congress for the help during the revolutionary war, but how did they help?!
Asked by lauramaroney - Mon May 4 20:35:22 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They sometimes payed the army. It was also their job to create an official document recognizing America as a free and independent state. Washington wrote to them often pleading for them to write the Declaration of Independence. He often pleaded for help when it came to getting outside help. Meaning forming alliances. That's why they sent Benjamin Franklin to France.
Answered by Steph Ronmis - Mon May 4 21:13:08 2009
Q. help! for a project in social studies that's due tomorrow, i have to rewrite george washington's inaugural speech. i have to thank the continental congress for the help during the revolutionary war, but how did they help?!
Asked by lauramaroney - Mon May 4 20:35:22 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They sometimes payed the army. It was also their job to create an official document recognizing America as a free and independent state. Washington wrote to them often pleading for them to write the Declaration of Independence. He often pleaded for help when it came to getting outside help. Meaning forming alliances. That's why they sent Benjamin Franklin to France.
Answered by Steph Ronmis - Mon May 4 21:13:08 2009
Do you think the Congress of Vienna during the Industrial Revolution accomplished their goals?
Q. Do you think the Congress of Vienna during the Industrial Revolution accomplished their goals? Why or why not? .
Asked by Renee - Wed Jun 25 13:40:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The most important thing to realise is that the decades after 1815 were a time of relative peace and stability. There was no general war in Europe until 1914, and no major war until the Crimean War in the 1850s. This implies that the most important goal was achieved. Compare that with the period before 1815. Europe had been almost continuously at war for 23 years! The nineteenth century also stands out as relatively peaceful compared with the violent century that followed it. In other words, the Congress was very successful at restoring the balance of power to Europe. Ultimately though the Congress failed to hold back the tide of liberal and national revolution. The diplomats assigned territory without regard to the attitudes of the… [cont.]
Answered by Jason B - Thu Jun 26 04:36:57 2008
Q. Do you think the Congress of Vienna during the Industrial Revolution accomplished their goals? Why or why not? .
Asked by Renee - Wed Jun 25 13:40:33 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The most important thing to realise is that the decades after 1815 were a time of relative peace and stability. There was no general war in Europe until 1914, and no major war until the Crimean War in the 1850s. This implies that the most important goal was achieved. Compare that with the period before 1815. Europe had been almost continuously at war for 23 years! The nineteenth century also stands out as relatively peaceful compared with the violent century that followed it. In other words, the Congress was very successful at restoring the balance of power to Europe. Ultimately though the Congress failed to hold back the tide of liberal and national revolution. The diplomats assigned territory without regard to the attitudes of the… [cont.]
Answered by Jason B - Thu Jun 26 04:36:57 2008
Why are the liberals in congress willing to release pictures that could put our military in danger?
Q. There were a small group of servicemen who did something wrong. They have already been tried. Is there really any reason to release these other pictures? Just goes to show us that the ACLU is running Congress and they aren't representing the best interest of all citizens. Whether or not you agree with the Iraq war I don't think any of us want to put our military in any more danger than they are already? Way to go Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and the rest of the left wing extremists.
Asked by Sailing - Fri Jun 12 11:31:37 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They,esp: Pelosi is a left wing BITCH that hates our Troops. Do like i did Email her and let her know she needs to go somewhere,and let this bill pass. Great Question.
Answered by TEA.TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY! - Fri Jun 12 11:47:21 2009
Q. There were a small group of servicemen who did something wrong. They have already been tried. Is there really any reason to release these other pictures? Just goes to show us that the ACLU is running Congress and they aren't representing the best interest of all citizens. Whether or not you agree with the Iraq war I don't think any of us want to put our military in any more danger than they are already? Way to go Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and the rest of the left wing extremists.
Asked by Sailing - Fri Jun 12 11:31:37 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They,esp: Pelosi is a left wing BITCH that hates our Troops. Do like i did Email her and let her know she needs to go somewhere,and let this bill pass. Great Question.
Answered by TEA.TAXED ENOUGH ALREADY! - Fri Jun 12 11:47:21 2009
What do you think about Congress's new act regarding suspected terrorism and deportation?
Q. So Congress has recently passed an act that states that anyone suspected of terrorism will be deported back to their home country and stripped of US citizenship. This is obviously directed towards immigrants. But what happens to the people suspected of terrorism that were born to immigrant parents in America? Or those whose families have been in America for several generations? Where do they get deported to? Or do they just get sent to jail?
Asked by Darkavrell W - Fri May 7 08:54:13 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. So Congress has recently passed an act that states that anyone suspected of terrorism will be deported back to their home country and stripped of US citizenship. This is obviously directed towards immigrants. But what happens to the people suspected of terrorism that were born to immigrant parents in America? Or those whose families have been in America for several generations? Where do they get deported to? Or do they just get sent to jail?
Asked by Darkavrell W - Fri May 7 08:54:13 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
What are the powers of congress under the constitution?
Q. I am writing a five page paper and I need a little help. If anyone can just list the powers given to congress under the U.S. Constitution I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you SO much.
Asked by JJ - Wed May 13 22:48:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can read, this will help you.
Answered by Keith - Wed May 13 23:45:52 2009
Q. I am writing a five page paper and I need a little help. If anyone can just list the powers given to congress under the U.S. Constitution I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you SO much.
Asked by JJ - Wed May 13 22:48:55 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can read, this will help you.
Answered by Keith - Wed May 13 23:45:52 2009
How will it be in Congress now that the Democratic Party has majority of the seats? what does it mean?
Q. I am just wondering since majority of democrats have the seats in Congress does that mean more assistance will be given to the middle and lower class? Will more bills or laws that goes through congress be approved since the democratic party is now power? Is there a way for the republicans to still win in congress? Kinda confused. Thanks.
Asked by I do not know - Sun Nov 9 12:29:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A lot will depend on each congress persons district they are elected from. For example Nancy Pelosi is in a liberal district, so she can support liberal agenda. Some Dems are in more moderate or even conservative districts, so even though they personally might oppose or support something, they can't vote that way if their constituents don't want it. There are also a lot of what they call "blue dog" Democrats. Those are much more conservative Democrats. President Elect Obama is probably farther to the left, than the average American. However like President Clinton, he will have govern, pass or veto bills, more from a centrist position, because most Americans are center or right of center.
Answered by gosam777 - Sun Nov 9 19:08:40 2008
Q. I am just wondering since majority of democrats have the seats in Congress does that mean more assistance will be given to the middle and lower class? Will more bills or laws that goes through congress be approved since the democratic party is now power? Is there a way for the republicans to still win in congress? Kinda confused. Thanks.
Asked by I do not know - Sun Nov 9 12:29:35 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A lot will depend on each congress persons district they are elected from. For example Nancy Pelosi is in a liberal district, so she can support liberal agenda. Some Dems are in more moderate or even conservative districts, so even though they personally might oppose or support something, they can't vote that way if their constituents don't want it. There are also a lot of what they call "blue dog" Democrats. Those are much more conservative Democrats. President Elect Obama is probably farther to the left, than the average American. However like President Clinton, he will have govern, pass or veto bills, more from a centrist position, because most Americans are center or right of center.
Answered by gosam777 - Sun Nov 9 19:08:40 2008
What do you all think about getting rid of Congress for passing bills and voting?
Q. With today's technologies why can't we get rid of the heavily influenced, overpaid, and lazy congress. Why don't we just allow the people to truly vote via either the internet/phone/or T.V. system all computer controlled and able to have the results posted almost immediatly. This would prevent some of the blunders we have ran into now. Plus it would prevent congress from being influenced by money or power. Then maybe we can show the president who is really in control!
Asked by viking165301 - Thu May 24 03:06:22 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. That would require the entire constitution and government to be changed, I don't think people would support that.
Answered by PM4 - Thu May 24 03:09:37 2007
Q. With today's technologies why can't we get rid of the heavily influenced, overpaid, and lazy congress. Why don't we just allow the people to truly vote via either the internet/phone/or T.V. system all computer controlled and able to have the results posted almost immediatly. This would prevent some of the blunders we have ran into now. Plus it would prevent congress from being influenced by money or power. Then maybe we can show the president who is really in control!
Asked by viking165301 - Thu May 24 03:06:22 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. That would require the entire constitution and government to be changed, I don't think people would support that.
Answered by PM4 - Thu May 24 03:09:37 2007
What will it take to convince congress to pass a fair immigration reform?
Q. I say immigrants deserve to be legal in this country because they work, pay taxes, and most of them live a normal life. They already tried sending letters to congress, made historical manifestations everywhere in the country, etc, etc. So what will it take to convince them? These people are here to work, they deserve it. by them I mean, what will it take to convince congress? Isn't it enough already? What do they want?
Asked by Kuervo - Thu Aug 16 20:56:04 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with you 100%. I don't know what it will take for them to pass one but I hope they do it soon, and I like you thinking. Too bad for anti-illegals, deportation of all illegals is not going to be part of the reform.
Answered by ricomon - Thu Aug 16 21:25:32 2007
Q. I say immigrants deserve to be legal in this country because they work, pay taxes, and most of them live a normal life. They already tried sending letters to congress, made historical manifestations everywhere in the country, etc, etc. So what will it take to convince them? These people are here to work, they deserve it. by them I mean, what will it take to convince congress? Isn't it enough already? What do they want?
Asked by Kuervo - Thu Aug 16 20:56:04 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with you 100%. I don't know what it will take for them to pass one but I hope they do it soon, and I like you thinking. Too bad for anti-illegals, deportation of all illegals is not going to be part of the reform.
Answered by ricomon - Thu Aug 16 21:25:32 2007
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