| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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) ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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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