When is the government going to do some major welfare reform?
Q. I think there are too many people relying on government assistance that abuse it and stay on it longer than needed to get back on their feet. I never, ever see anything in the news about welfare reform. Why won't the government do anything about it?
Asked by Jennifer - Wed Jul 15 23:22:17 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Anyone who says it is just democrats who don't want welfare reform is full of sh*t. I think both democrats and republicans will keep welfare the way it is for the most part. Neither are interested in losing a potential voter. Besides, congress doesn't worry about social security as they have a pension plan, so they don't care what happens to the publics pension plan.
Answered by Melissa Me - Wed Jul 15 23:31:17 2009

Should government cuts start with trimming the number of politicians?
Q. There are 29,000 professional politicians in the UK. This is a ridiculous amount. Why should the British public stand aside and allow vital public services such as health and transport be cut in this recession (I work as a railway engineer and we have had our track renewal workload cut by 30%) while the bloated, generally venal and corrupt political class get out of jail free. I suggest a taxpayers revolution whereby everyone witholds taxes until the axe falls on unnecessary government committees, overpaid mandarins and incompetent local authorities. Anyone with me?
Asked by Dan M - Fri Jul 24 11:02:18 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You make a very good point, why indeed do we need 29,000 prof politicians here in UK? An Indian pal of mine asks, how come in India they've only got 500 MPs with hundreds of millions of people, yet here in UK we've got 650 (approx) and only about 60 something million. Time for a massive cull. We should also have laws in place which make it illegal for any unelected person to serve in any government post. Mandy, pack your handbags doll, your out. Edit: during the British Raj the British ran India with a mere 3,000 civil servants, mostly Indians. Mind busting.
Answered by b'stardoh - Fri Jul 24 15:14:26 2009

Where does government forcing its citizens to buy health insurance fit into a free society?
Q. After all, we are free, right? Free to choose? In a free society, wouldn't the decision whether to have health insurance be left to a free individual and not on mommy government as Comrade Obama wants it to be?
Asked by Patches O'Houlihan - Wed Jul 22 23:32:45 2009 - - 17 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It doesnt. A free society by definition would have very little government intrusion into our lives. When democrats are in power, they supplant individual freedoms with government management, they suppress the private economic sector and promote government programs and controls (regulations). It is all about power. By making more and more people dependent on federal government, democrats make themselves careers in govt bureaucracy. Democrats give themselves lifetime careers in government at taxpayer expense or help friends in the private sector with large taxpayer paid contracts.
Answered by TexansDoItBest - Wed Jul 22 23:57:24 2009

What is the result of government investigations into bank unfairness?
Q. It seems the banks are constantly under investigation by the government for unfair behavior, such as outrageous charges. The government usually concedes that the bank has behaved wrongly. But nothing ever seems to happen about it. Does the government do anything about it? And if not, why? If the government can't do anything about it, why investigate on the pretense it can?
Asked by Zippey - Fri Jun 12 03:40:57 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The full list of details can be found on this website. Since bank charges reclaiming began 5,962,605 template letters have been downloaded from this site alone. The banks are estimated to have paid out 1bn, with more than a million people thought to have got their cash back. Another million could be on hold. This has been perhaps the biggest consumer revolution since the poll tax riots, yet this has been fought from armchairs. This timeline shows the incredible rise of bank charges reclaiming...
Answered by James S - Fri Jun 12 03:45:45 2009

Why should the Federal government have the ability to preside over issues like abortion and same-sex rights?
Q. Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, The Death Penalty, Education, etc. should all be in the hands of the states! Why should the government be able to make decisions on these issues, point on point. Who's saying our Federal Government has the best judgment? Let the people decide on these issues in their respect states, and create state competition. Why do we tolerate the government in our lives, in social issues such as these? Does not the tenth amendment state that all rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong exclusively to the states or the people?
Asked by Viktor-Ron Paul 2008!! - Thu Nov 1 22:30:03 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think its horrible that our federal Govt trys to stick its hands in everything. To askers added comment Yes it does. That is one reason I Love Ron Paul. He does not vote for anything not expressly mentioned in the Constition, because as a legislator on the Federal level it is not his place to. WoW. Dr. No . I love it that one man actually Abides by the Constition. For over 20 yrs too. His voting record is easily researched. I love that although he personally does not think same sex marriage is ok, he voted No on A Federal Same Sex Marriage Ban because its not the federal govts job to define that. Thats integrity. i i- Democrats are just as responsible as Republicans for the Mess that our government has become. They both… [cont.]
Answered by jneg7 - Thu Nov 1 22:32:56 2007

Who Else Believes Obama is going to destroy the Government to replace it with a Black Socilist government ?
Q. Obama is not saying outwardly he wants "reparations" for blacks. But what he is doing is destroying and Bankrupting the Government the "White men" Have constructed. Soon we will be in a Black Socialist Government created by the Black man and for the Black man. Do you agree ?
Asked by oneiloilokano - Fri Jul 24 08:17:45 2009 - - 35 Answers - 0 Comments

What steps should government take to make education cheaper in India to educate all?
Q. As we have been witnessing daily that day by day education is becoming costlier affair in India and most of the aspirants discontinue their studies for want of money to be charged for higher education. This as I feel, leads to frustration and best students gets involved in some anti-social activities. Government can curb this if some concrete steps are taken in this directions. I would also you to kindly suggest some steps for the better education within the reach of every student.
Asked by raju - Sat Apr 25 08:47:02 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is interesting. There is a yahoo answers for India at the bottom of your screen. I don't know how India handles education. But they should probably rely on taxes to finance education. They also should make education compulsory. As for getting involved in "anti-social activities," there's not much one can do about that. The most radical and anti-social people I've encountered have been young college students. It's always the college students who are bold enough to start trouble and smart enough to question authority.
Answered by Burnin' Urine - Sat Apr 25 09:37:13 2009

is there a government plan to help people during the recession who may have their house repossessed?
Q. if so wat are the government planning to do to help those families and where can i find more information about it? im in the UK not the usa. is there any programs like the one mentioned by bee hawk operating in the UK?
Asked by boggy - Sun Mar 8 08:57:39 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Rather than actively trying to solve the issue of too much borrowing that got us into this mess in the first place the government are using their stake in Lloyds TSB to push the bank back into lending money again, competitors will most likely follow suite and so begins the cycle again.
Answered by Ess - Sun Mar 8 09:03:37 2009

How many people think Big government liberals are fascist deep down?
Q. I read a book called liberal fascism and it explained to me everything why modern liberals are the way they are because most of their big government ideas came from the fascist ideas that emerged in the beginning of the twentieth century. It explains why they want to ban smoking and fast foods and have a irrational fear that anyone that has christian values wants to force them to join. There whole belief structer resolves around the idea that government has the power to shape our lives and society into whatever form the government wants it to be.
Asked by thetimbosley - Tue Sep 9 02:49:54 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I think liberals like big government.
Answered by rightstuff - Tue Sep 9 02:54:03 2008

How does the government monitor and check for unemployment check fraud?
Q. How does the government make sure you're not collecting an unemployment check from the government, and at the same time working on a job? I know they send out forms you have to fill out stating whether you're working or not, but obviously they would need another method to verify you're telling the truth.
Asked by djbod2006 - Fri Jan 16 21:48:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Also they run the unemployment receiver's Social Security Number through Social Security So if you are working then Social Security payments are being made and that is how they discover double dipping these audits of state programs are randomly done by each agency.
Answered by Not I - Fri Jan 16 22:10:06 2009

Should the municipal government have a key to each tenants apartment?
Q. Municipal governments in Pennsylvania are now requiring landlords to mount the keys to each apartment outside the building in a "Knox Box". The city will have a key to the box and only enter one of the residential units in the event of an emergency. Personally, I'd rather they break down my door in the event of an emergency. I don't trust the cops, the fire dept., or the EMTs. Why should the government have keys to tenants homes and not homeowners homes?
Asked by KRS - Fri Sep 12 20:59:01 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can't find any reference to a law requiring that. Do you have more specific information? I highly doubt such a regulation would be legal.
Answered by James - Fri Sep 12 21:11:26 2008

What do the government do to help after there has been an earthquake?
Q. Geography Homework. What do the government do to help after there has been an earthquake? How does the government prevent so many deaths next time?? Thanks!
Asked by Shawwtieee x - Sat Mar 14 12:16:10 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First we plan what is needed immediately.Sending ambulance with emergency medicine,Then sending drinking water and food to the affected area,The sending temporary shelters . Finding quick rescue operation and expecting after shocks are all the immediate measure they should take.
Answered by A.Ganapathy India - Sun Mar 15 09:19:06 2009

Compared to Western governments, how great a role did the Russian government play in economic development?
Q. Compared to Western governments, how great a role did the Russian government play in economic development? A. Like the West, the government's role in the economy was largely restricted to establishing tariffs and protective measures for domestic industries. B. Because of the absence of a merchant class, the Russian government played a greater role than was common in Western states. C. The Russian government had no role in economic development, a task they abandoned to foreign investors. D. Because of the dependent nature of the Russian economy, the government played a relatively less significant role in economic development.
Asked by ANGEL - Tue Jul 7 12:04:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. During what time period?
Answered by ownpool - Tue Jul 7 12:12:30 2009

What type of government did Japan have during the WWII time period? Did it pose a threat to American democracy?
Q. It would help to explain the government. Was it a communist type of government? Thanks.
Asked by Tha #1 Prodigy - Mon Feb 9 20:45:53 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Japan had 2 incidents just before WW2 which meant the military got power over government. The military killed Prime Minister and wanted Emperor to get initiative. However, it meant the military would get initiative over Japan. Emperor was just a puppet ruler cuz he was raised with the policy "the Emperor reigns, but doesn't govern." He did not have any right to govern without Minister of State's autograph. It is said that not only citizens but also even Emperor could not go against military at that time. If people protested against war, they were called like "the unpatriotic" and they were arrested or killed by military. So it was the military who wanted to invade other countries. Maybe it was like present North Korea. It looked… [cont.]
Answered by motherknowsu2 - Tue Feb 10 01:10:14 2009

What happens when the government makes money by letting you die?
Q. Once your on social security, you become a liability. The government will save $1200 a month, by letting you die in your deathbed. They will also save on the medicial expense of caring for an elderly patient. Think they wont?
Asked by Nik - Fri Jul 17 20:04:53 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Thats the reason for the rush to get nationalized healthcare.. look at the eugenicists in the Obama administration Like Holdren... The baby boomers are starting to retire and the government has to run them through to the grave a cheaply as possible.. Coverage does not = Care.
Answered by unknown - Fri Jul 17 20:12:46 2009

What does the government do to protect competition in a free-market system?
Q. What does the government do to protect competition in a free-market system, why does the government need to take these actions.?
Asked by Dina - Fri May 30 00:46:58 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They are supposed to keep monopolies from forming. Also taxes and regulations should be evenly applied.
Answered by Rebbecca A - Fri May 30 00:49:16 2008

How would you develop a government framework for a made up government?
Q. I have to develop a framework for my ideal government. I've been searching the web for examples of government frameworks, but I can't find much of anything. What elements would you include? How detailed can it be? The Rubric is extremely vague and this particular teacher has a reputation for giving very little instruction for her project assignments. I feel like if I can just get a tiny handle on it, the whole thing will fall into place for me. Thanks!
Asked by Emily Dew - Tue Apr 15 21:58:39 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. You might focus on discussing the "rule of law". I think that you'll find this link very helpful in that regard: Then, this article would probably challenge the notions of a typical teacher. However, it gets to the core of what government is and goes beyond concepts of political government: Good luck on your project. I hope that you'll take the time to read my links and find them useful.
Answered by Joe S - Tue Apr 15 22:32:21 2008

How is the government's failure to settle on tax rebates going to effect your tax filing time line?
Q. I was just reading yet another article on the governments tax rebate plan. Since they have not passed anything yet, does that mean I should hold off on starting my filing? I do my own taxes and if, or rather, can I file before the government if something does not pass something does not pass? Also if I can file prior to the tax rebate passing can I refile? Or maybe I should wait till its all done and said? How is this effecting any of you?
Asked by koolkitty - Fri Jan 18 14:59:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The rebates are for 2008. The rebates have nothing to do with your 2007 taxes. The 2007 delays are due to AMT squabbling last December. If an advance check rebate comes to pass, the IRS will use the income information on your 2007 tax return to determine what amount to send you. They won't send any checks before June, so you should file before then.
Answered by v b - Fri Jan 18 15:03:29 2008

What gives my government the legal right of way to tax my income?
Q. Where in the U.S. Constitution or any other official document does it state that the government has the right to tax my income? What written law states I have to pay income tax to the U.S.Government and where/when was that law enacted?
Asked by twosadime2005 - Tue Feb 3 15:49:50 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. In Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution... "The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect TAXES,..." There are only a few limits on that power. Exports cannot be taxed, indirect taxes must be geographically uniform and direct taxes must be apportioned. The 16th amendment clarifies that income taxes are to be treated as indirect taxes. "The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." Using that power, Congress has enacted several tax laws through the years. In fact, the first income tax law in the U.S. was enacted in 1861 and was NEVER found to be unconstitutional. Our… [cont.]
Answered by NGC6205 - Tue Feb 3 20:54:44 2009

How can people reclaim from government the right to make their own choices?
Q. If you're running a bar, and your patrons smoke, why is it the government's business to shut you down? Why is it the government's business to decide whether you can smoke marijuana? Why would some make it the government's business to decide whether you can have an abortion? Why do we allow legislators to pass restrictions on the use of birth control?
Asked by Austin W. - Mon Sep 22 07:38:46 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because the people ask them to. Most people want the government to do these things. The "Government" isn't responsible. It is the voter.
Answered by vimesfan01 - Mon Sep 22 07:42:22 2008