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Current Events: U.S./Questions Answered by Expert Paul Edward Zukowski
| Subject | Date Asked |
| unemployment rate | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I hear 1 or 2% changes represented as something drastic, while I would intuitively think of these as ... A: First in general 5% unemployment is considered full employment. It only counts actively seek ... | |
| Financial issues on the US | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that nowadays US is facing again financial issues. Could you please explain me what ... A: 1) What is the Keynesian economics theory about? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynesian_economics ... | |
| Financial issues on the US | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I have heard that nowadays US is facing again financial issues. Could you please explain me what ... A: >1) Spending - Why is it nowadays worst than in the past? The total debt run up prior to this ... | |
| The Mortgage Default Crisis | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: A senator from CT and a representative from MA have been blamed for pressuring lenders to provide ... A: >So, I gather from the video, for which I thank you, that the Clinton administration (and Chris and ... | |
| The Mortgage Default Crisis | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: A senator from CT and a representative from MA have been blamed for pressuring lenders to provide ... A: They believed that tradition lending standard was unfair to minorities. It was not just Dodd and ... | |
| RICO statute | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Im not sure if you can answer this. Debate the pros and cons of the RICO statute. thanks. This ... A: Here overview on it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racketeer_Influenced_and_Corrupt_Organizations_Act ... | |
| Kyoto Protocol | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: 1.) After signing the Kyoto Protocol, what are some actions the United States took that effects our ... A: While the US signed the Kyoto Protocol it was never ratified by the US Senate. It was rejected 0-98 ... | |
| politcal capital | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to better understand political capital. I understand when the president gets political ... A: Political Capitol is simply good will of the people by being popular. No passing something doesn't ... | |
| resiprocal market access act | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: Where can I read about the Reciprocal Market Access Act of 2009. I would like to know what it is but ... A: That really not true that this would have any effect on China itself directly. China is huge ... | |
| Tiger Woods Situation. Ethics and Media. | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I am sure you are familiar with the Tiger Woods Situation with the media and his former wife. I ... A: I am sure you are familiar with the Tiger Woods Situation with the media and his former wife. I ... | |
| Monroe Doctrine | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: The Monroe Doctrine expressed the idea that new countries should be allowed to develop without ... A: The issues around the Monroe has not come up since the end of the Cold War. So there are no recent ... | |
| U.S Military Action during Natural Disasters | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: How much action does the United States Government take in the after effects of Natural Disasters? ... A: National Guard and Coast Guard normally respond to natural disaster in the USA. Federal troop are ... | |
| Iraq War | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: Well i know this is a lot more then just one question, but I need to have an interview with someone ... A: I can only give you real short answers to this many questions. I placed it in the question pool if ... | |
| Progressives? | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I have some kind of handle, even lacking firm definitions, of what liberals are, and what ... A: Then the income tax is what has allowed the redistribution of wealth and massive growth in the ... | |
| Progressives? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have some kind of handle, even lacking firm definitions, of what liberals are, and what ... A: This was orginal progressive movement. ... | |
| Acorn | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: With new technology, and continued motivation by sensational media coverage, the age of the "citizen ... A: Actually this really is not new. Back in the 1970s and 80s shows like 60 minutes and 20/20 did this ... | |
| van Jones | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: It appears he'll be gone within a few days, if not less. The liberal media don't seem to be covering ... A: He may still be there a while. It depends on how fast word spreads. It would not exclusivily be ... | |
| Piracy | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: Is it legal to download ebooks with out paying for them? Or is it some type of piracy? I am asking ... A: If the copyright holder allows for downloading for free you can. Another possibility is if was ... | |
| government spending | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: Does government spend more when the economy is doing good or do they tend to spend less and why ... A: The federal government doesn't need to balance its budget. Also only Congress spends money. All ... | |
| Piracy Off Horn of Africa | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: Recent publicity regarding events off the Horn of Africa have mentioned repeatedly that "the crews ... A: There is no law prohibiting this on USA flagged ships. The merchant marine should be getting small ... | |
| oil issues | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: what specific actions or issues have occured that most people think is not related to our oil ... A: We have not gone to war over oil. What people don't know is we have the massive oil deposits ... | |
| financial crisis | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I want to ask one1) Why is there the financial collapse? Thank you very much. Carmine A: Here are some good overviews of what happened ... | |
| 20% pay 85% of US taxes | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I just herd on fox news that 20% the US. population(or maybe it was tax payers)pay 85% of the tax ... A: I'm not sure I understand your question. These links on income & tax stats I will answer what your ... | |
| economy and military | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Is the global economy dependent on the US? i.e. if the US economy were to collapse would the same ... A: The US does drive most of the worlds economy which is why you see a reccession world wide as we slip ... | |
| venezuela oil | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Just a theoretical question. The US imports 7% of its oil from Venezuela. If Venezuela cut off oil ... A: In all likilyhood there would be an increase in World oil prices. The slack would taken up by other ... | |
| political capital | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: What is political capital and how does it work? I understand it vaguely, but are they actual points ... A: Congress stands election every 2 years plus the President has the ability to communicate to the ... | |
| political capital | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: What is political capital and how does it work? I understand it vaguely, but are they actual points ... A: Basically it good will in the general public that helps a president get his agenda passed by ... | |
| Homeland Security | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Is there a policy stating what allows Homeland Security to investigate a US citizen and what ... A: DHS is an umbrella group DHS has sub-componets that actually do things. If falls under their area it ... | |
| Fallen Soldiers | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: What percentage of US military new recruits have died since 9-11 and what percentage of US military ... A: I have never seen a number of new recruits who have died since 9-11. I do not believe stats are ... | |
| Where's The Outrage? | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: The press expressed outrage over the Iraq prison scandal wherein, even though the offenses were ... A: The answer is simple, it doesn't adavance the presses agenda to play up this story. The vast ... | |
| crime stats | 3/11/2007 |
| Q: I watch reality crime shows like 48 hours on A and E. Most of the crooks and victims are black. Is ... A: Crime rates amoung inner city African Americans is far higher than that of the population as a ... | |
| war | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: What do you think about the questions about pulling our troops out of Iraq and do you think this war ... A: If we pull out we hand Islamic Terrorist a huge victory. Plus allow Iran to dominate the region. At ... | |
| Current Events - Foley | 10/6/2006 |
| Q: Good Morning. Judging from your profile I have determined that you are the person that I would ... A: Actually in both cases there thus far no proof either has sex with kids. Foley was did have cybersex ... | |
| Teens charged as adults! | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: I need to know a ehical reason why teens should be tried as adults. Hlep me out man. A: Typically this only happens when teens commit class A felonys. ie murder, rape, robbery, arson, ... | |
| Disposition of Iraqi Oil Resources | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: I hear so much about the war in Iraq and the reasons why the US invaded and the leading reason ... A: Production has been very low as the there was little maintence done during the Saddam era plus there ... | |
| Sept 11th attacks | 8/13/2006 |
| Q: I am 13 years old, my dad is in the armed forces and right now in Iraq. I know he is doing a good ... A: First be proud of your Dad for service to the nation. The plane that hit the Pentagon was American ... | |
| Actual Relations of US and Russia | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: How are the relations between US and Russia right now, I mean, on these days that we are seeing ... A: The Cold War is over. We are at peace with Russia. There is not conflict between the USA and ... | |
| Death row | 1/15/2006 |
| Q: Why can the government kill a person because they killed another person though it says in one of the ... A: That clause refers to the government being unable to torture or torture someone to death. It does ... | |
| letter/essay | 12/31/2005 |
| Q: Zukowski My American History assigned us a letter writing project where we have to write a ... A: Will, You have 3 bias sources and one citing rejected claims in the your letter. If takes meds he ... | |
| Anti France feelings in US | 12/12/2005 |
| Q: I watch a fair amount of US television up here,and I am fond of the political shows and talk shows ... A: The French have for the most of the last 300 years have been an Ally of the US but a rival. Even ... | |
| violence in the media | 11/14/2005 |
| Q: I was wondering if you feel that todays violence in america today can be attributed to the different ... A: Near as I can tell its had no effect. Most violent crime fall in these areas; Hardcore drugs like ... | |
| MIlitary Leaders | 9/3/2005 |
| Q: What are two important military leaders in our country's history and was it absolute obedience ... A: There have many military leaders in thr US. George Washington, US Grant, Dwight Eiesnhower, George ... | |
| kentucky fried chicken | 3/20/2005 |
| Q: my name is erin. i had a question about kentucky fried chicken. this is a completely random ... A: Its the same reason The Kentucky Derby changed its name to The Run for Roses that year. The state of ... | |
| School violence | 3/2/2005 |
| Q: my name is Kristen Musto and I am doing research for my senior benchmark. The topic of my benchmark ... A: http://directory.google.com/Top/Society/Issues/Violence_and_Abuse/School?tc=1/ >1.Has violence ... | |
| Gun laws | 2/9/2005 |
| Q: I am doing a report on the affect of gun control in America. I would like to know exactly how many ... A: There are 24,000 gun laws on the books. Most don't work. Insta-checks to see if a buyer is a felon ... | |
| political figures | 12/19/2004 |
| Q: OK, so I'm a 17 year old girl that signed up for a Philosophy class, that sort of turned political. ... A: Mr. Cheney is the Vice President Here his bio http://www.whitehouse.gov/vicepresident/ Condoleeza ... | |
| Missile Shield | 12/18/2004 |
| Q: I hope this question is not addressed to the wrong expert. I am at a loss to understand why the ... A: Actually only one test has failed 3 others were successfull. In theroy it just admancement on the ... | |
| Pilot Epaulets | 11/29/2004 |
| Q: What is difference between one to four stripe and the color gold, metallic and silver of Pilot ... A: In the Air Force all Pilots are Officers and that does not any of the ensignia of rank. But these ... | |
| War in Iraq (South Korean's and American's perspective/perception) | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Zukowski :) I'm a student attending in ISB (International School Bangkok). These days, we are ... A: 1. How do you think about sending South Korean military troops to Iraq? do you agree or disagree? ... | |
| Civil unions vs gay marriage | 8/9/2004 |
| Q: How would a homosexuals rights be different if they were only allowed to have civil unions as ... A: Well Any federal benifits would not apply to a gay couple even those now legally married in ... | |
| Bush | 7/19/2004 |
| Q: Did Bush ever say that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction? Did he ever actually say those words?A ... A: Yes he did repeatly, but then again so did Clinton, PMs of France, Germany, Russia, Isreal the UN ... | |
| Arab/Israeli conflict | 7/7/2004 |
| Q: know t goes back a long way but could you try and clarify how the US became involved in trying to ... A: At Olso the US was only an observer as were the Russians. Once it was accepted both sides wanted the ... | |
| Arab/Israeli conflict | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: Could you settle an argument please? We wanted to know if both Palestine and Israel had requested ... A: Here is link that overviews of US involvement. http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/mideast/mideast.htm ... | |
| Ronald Reagan Funeral | 6/17/2004 |
| Q: Who was the Army officer that escorted Nancy Reagan thru out the day? Family friend? A: Nancy Reagan was escorted by Major General Galen B. Jackman. He is the commanding general of the ... | |
| North Korea | 6/2/2004 |
| Q: What is the likelihood that North Korea will attack the South? Why or why not, and for what reasons? ... A: Sorry its was type O 10,000 is correct. As far as weather US Air Power is an all weather force. It ... | |
| North Korea | 6/1/2004 |
| Q: What is the likelihood that North Korea will attack the South? Why or why not, and for what reasons? ... A: Its unlikily at this point as they had an oppertunity while the US was busy in Iraq a year ago and ... | |
| The iraqi prison scandal | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: Followup To Question -I would like to know the name of the person who made the iraqi prison scandal ... A: Those pictures made available to the public changed everything. Our military should have been ... | |
| The iraqi prison scandal | 5/17/2004 |
| Q: Followup To Question - I would like to know the name of the person who made the iraqi prison ... A: This person? http://www.american-partisan.com/bios/devine-molin.htm ... | |
| some questions about war in Iraq | 5/6/2004 |
| Q: I'm writing a research topic about how our current administration is further pursuing global empire ... A: > I'm writing a research topic about how our current administration is further pursuing global ... | |
| Gas Prices | 4/12/2004 |
| Q: not sure if this question falls into your area of expertise. Why are gas prices so high and it seems ... A: There 3 factors; One is that we require special gas formulas in some areas (24 different blends) ... | |
| Neoconservatives and their credibility | 4/5/2004 |
| Q: Everytime I turn on a cable news show(Foxnews,CNN, MSNBC) they are interviewing someone like ... A: Well first, Lawrence Eagleburger, Dr. Kissinger, Brent Scowcroft are not NeoCons. Actually the US ... | |
| Iraq | 3/28/2004 |
| Q: What about deaths related to starvation, poor conditions, wounds sustained during war, land mines ... A: Sorry for the slow responce, I was searching for specifics. > What about deaths related to ... | |
| Super Tuesday | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: Just to clarify my understanding... So on Super Tuesday each state has a caucus or a primary to ... A: Just to clarify my understanding... >So on Super Tuesday each state has a caucus or a primary to ... | |
| Super Tuesday | 2/17/2004 |
| Q: I want to know more about "Super Tuesday". I understand it is the date that we determine which ... A: I want to know more about "Super Tuesday". I understand it is the date that we determine which ... | |
| puerto rico | 2/15/2004 |
| Q: why would it be good for puerto rico to become a u.s state? A: They would get representation in Congress. It formalize its connection to the rest of the USA. here ... | |
| Iraq | 2/15/2004 |
| Q: Paul What is exactly the time frame on military involvement of u.s. armed forces in Iraq? Why ... A: >What is exactly the time frame on military involvement of u.s. armed forces in Iraq? There is no ... | |
| Aims of Iraqi "Insurgents" | 2/12/2004 |
| Q: If the aim of the so-called insurgents who are attacking our troops and fellow Iraqis in that ... A: They want us to abruptly if possible or bleed us to the point Bush is not re -elected. So far there ... | |
| Iraq | 3/5/2003 |
| Q: While Iraq has had 12 years to stock up on arms, deceive, and thus become a serious threat to many ... A: While Iraq has had 12 years to stock up on arms, deceive, and thus become a serious threat to many ... | |
| possible war with Iraq | 11/7/2002 |
| Q: How can the U.N. debate and decide on what type of military actions or sanctions to impose on Iraq ... A: Iraq is a member of the UN and are in the general assembly. So they are there. The descion regarding ... | |
| TERRORIST OBJECTIVE | 9/10/2002 |
| Q: ZUKOWSKI. I WOULD LIKE FOR YOU TO ANSWER SOME QUESTIONS BASED ON YOUR OWN POINT OF VIEW. WHY DO ... A: WHY DO YOU THINK THAT BIN LADENS' TERRORIST GROUP ATTACKED US? UBL himself hates the US because his ... | |
| Govenor of Calif. Gray Davis | 7/20/2002 |
| Q: Govenor of California, "Gray Davis," (Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.) -- What did Gray Davis do when he ... A: I can find no details as to what he did while inservice. Earning a Bronze Star would indicate he ... | |
| war in Afghanistan | 4/24/2002 |
| Q: What is the current number of US forces battle deaths in Afghanistan? If you include friendly ... A: Here is link with all the deaths listed including name, date, cause of death and hometown. Total ... | |
| Twin Towers attack | 1/28/2002 |
| Q: To put it bluntly - No one throws a couple of planes into an international landmark for absolutely ... A: Usama (the correct spell) bin Laden basic problem is his he is a spoiled rich kid who got his ego ... | |
| Military bases | 1/14/2002 |
| Q: How did it come about that we have a military base in Cuba (Guantanamo)? If they have been our ... A: We have had the base at Guantanamo Bay since 1898-99. It was part of the spoils of winning the war ... | |
| Meetings and Agenda | 1/13/2002 |
| Q: We have six candidates running for local office. I am to set up a question and answer meeting for ... A: I would get general questions from the audiance and the press in advance. Then have them each answer ... | |
| Anglo-US relations | 12/22/2001 |
| Q: As a Brit I would like your opinion on the current state of affairs regarding the situation in ... A: As a Brit I would like your opinion on the current state of affairs regarding the situation in ... | |
| current events | 12/13/2001 |
| Q: What do you think about Jonathan walker Lindh? A: Federal law makes it a crime for anyone "owing allegiance to the United States," such as a citizen, ... | |
| What evidence did our government... | 10/29/2001 |
| Q: What evidence did our government present to the heads of state of other nations that Osama Bin Laden ... A: Moose and squerrel & Boris and Natasha were briefed by fearless leader : ) Well we really do not ... | |
| Address to Contact a National TV Anchor | 9/18/2001 |
| Q: This is very basic, and I hope you don't mind providing the information if you have easy access to ... A: You can to go http://www.cbsnews.com/ then feedback pull down CBS Evening News he will get the ... | |
| Osama Bin Laden | 9/17/2001 |
| Q: Why does Osama Bin Laden hate the U.S. so much? Have we done something to his country and now he's ... A: >>> Why does Osama Bin Laden hate the U.S. so much? He loved us when we supplied him arms to fight ... | |
| Were Id Dick Cheney? | 9/14/2001 |
| Q: Has anyone seen VP Cheney on TV or heard a statement from him in the past week? Is he alive? A: Dick Cheney is at Camp David, and he is not being seen because it is easier to keep him safe. He has ... | |
| washington dc | 9/13/2001 |
| Q: I know that washington dc is the capital of the US. What state is it in? and what state is the ... A: What state is it in? >>None our Capitol is in the Federal District of Columbia. Because of the way ... | |
| Hijacking Paradigm shift? | 9/12/2001 |
| Q: Considering that this is the first time in my recent memory where hijacked aircraft have been used ... A: >>What would be the possibility that passengers willperceive a hijacking of the cockpit as a direct ... | |
| Politics | 9/3/2001 |
| Q: Would you please just give me the definition for a "Blue Dog Democrat"? Thank you in advance for ... A: A "Blue Dog Democrat" is a conservative Democrat. Today they tend to be politically moderate as ... | |
| Strom Thurmond | 8/29/2001 |
| Q: i don't know if you know the answer to my question but lately i have been hearing a lot of talk ... A: Well he was a war hero in WWII. He was a paratrooper at Normandy. Strom ran for President against ... | |
| I know that the number of... | 8/23/2001 |
| Q: I know that the number of the members of the House of Represetatives is fixed. (I think it is 435. ... A: >> I know that the number of the members of the House of Represetatives is fixed. (I think it is ... | |
| Presidental Travels | 7/18/2001 |
| Q: I see in the news Bush is off again to Europe. I remember Clinton, late in his admin., traveled to ... A: No there was no forien aid given out in Bushes last trip and non is likily to be given on this trip. ... | |
| Lotronex | 7/11/2001 |
| Q: I and millions of others suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome...for years we were treated with a ... A: When a drug company pulls it's own product, there are serious problems with it. It costs millions to ... | |
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I can comment on most things in the news especially in the areas of government, law, military action, constitutional issues etc. My prospective is conservative but I can play devils advocate.
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(it appears on on all my profiles) After all who we are affects our opinions or even inadvertently effect of statements of fact.
I hold a AS from Eastern Conn. State Univ. and a BA from Trinity College, Hartford Ct. Plus 11 other professional certifications. I have received 31 awards for various activities. My writings published in ?The Other Voice? and other publications. I have had my original music published, licensed and recorded by David Kaye. I have been a guest on CyberRadio & TV and many other talk radio programs.
I welcome interviews and I am willing to act as a technical advisor to various media. I am single and have resided in Hartford, Ct. since 1976. I have no children. I am a political conservative with libertarian leanings. I am a registered Republican. I am a Roman Catholic. I have worked in the following areas, entertainment, real estate, mortgage banking, and human services. I have owned 2 businesses. Some of my interests include politics, law, history, and current events.Hobbies I partake in include music, target shooting and cars (my Camaro rumbles)
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Hartford, Ct.
Trinity College, Hartford, Ct.
Eastern Connecticut State University
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Publications and Media Appearances
?The Other Voice? published articles.
?The Frogbelly Local? published articles.
?Hey Little Lady? {song} published Americord Records
Talk Radio appearances include;
Mornings with Ushi, CyberRadio & TV, Broadcast in Los Angles CA. worldwide via the internet.
The Lynda Mercer Show on Power Talk WULF 94.3 FM Radcliffe, Kentucky
The Allen Price Show on WRVA Newsradio 1140 AM Richmond, VA
and many more.
I have been a tech advisor to more than a dozen authors.
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AS from Eastern Conn. State Univ.
BA from Trinity College
11 other professional certifications
Awards and Honors
I have received 31 awards and honors for various activities.
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