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Politicians on a leash? Because ALL politicians are "CORRUPT".

Mike Summers @BCRMike (355) • Vanderhoof, British Columbia 23 Oct 11

I think, that ALL politicians should be on a short leash. Really short. Politicians are in a position where they are given power not seen by most of us in our lifetimes. It is said that "POWER CORRUPTS. AND ABSOLUTE POWER...

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Stay on task!

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 2 Jul 10

In a time that the “People” are demanding fiscal restraint, somebody is trying. Governor David Paterson, of New York, has promised to veto 6,900 bills for the budget. He says it spends billions of dollars the state does not have....

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Have I Miss This Year's BIG BROTHER>>>

Snowqueen @snowqueen200802 (1463) • United States 20 Jun 10

Does anyone knows when BIG BROTHER will being airing this years.? I hope I haven't not missed it Take care Snow

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Who is running the Country?

bobmnu @bobmnu (8157) • United States 11 Mar 09

I was very disturbed by a comment made by Senator Reid when he was asked why he did not let the vote on the suspending the automatic pay raises for members of congress. He said that Speaker Pelosi did not want any changes in the...

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No Veto Power in cases of genocide?

chineseairhead @chineseairhead (756) • China 2 Feb 09

The United Nations Security Council contains five permament members, United States, United Kindom, Russia, China and France. They hold veto power. That is, if any one of the five members votes Nay on a resolution, that resolution...

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Big Brother 10: My apologies!

cortjo73 @cortjo73 (6498) • United States 16 Jul 08

Ok...so, I am really feeling like a moron right now. I watched last night's episode and saw that the scoopage that I gave you all a couple days ago was false. I am so sorry! I told you all that Jerry won the POV and took Jessie...

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Why are China and Russia vetoing moves against Zimbabwe?

urbandekay @urbandekay (18278) 12 Jul 08

Britain and the US have condemned Russia and China for vetoing a draft UN Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe's leaders. all the best urban

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My pet peeve in politics

clrumfelt @clrumfelt (5597) • Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee 26 Jun 08

Instead of the checks and balances working for us in government I think it often works against us in that Congress or the President will propose something that would really help the country. They set about making a bill to vote...

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I'm so mad! My dvr didn't record bb tonight like it was supposed to.

starr4all @starr4all (2863) 19 Mar 08

Anything good happen? Was it a good edit to what happened or were things botched again like they usually are for the tv show?

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Shoot! Shoot! Shoot! Spoiler!

cortjo73 @cortjo73 (6498) • United States 9 Mar 08

Chelsia took herself off of the block with her Veto and Ryan threw James up there to replace her! Fedge! I hate that not a single one of my favorite BB players has ever won the show! What do you think about James being up on...

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Legalizing Ammendments and Bills

lancingboy @lancingboy (1385) • United States 26 Feb 08

Here is something I have thought of many times. When ammendments and bills get signed and they have other bills inside of it. In other words, lumping many different ammendments into one. If I was ever a politician, I would tell...

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Just found out who's been nominated......spoilers

starr4all @starr4all (2863) 21 Feb 08

No big surprise...chelsia/james put up: Amanda/Alex Natalie/Matt Not sure if they have a backup plan in case the veto is used. I think the veto comp is tomorrow. Can't remember. My hope is the veto is used. Ryan/Allison...

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The veto on children's health coverage!!!

bellaofchaos @bellaofchaos (11538) • United States 21 Dec 07

How do you feel about Bush's recent veto on the bill for children from brith to the age of 18 being able to receive health coverage?

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do you think bush will veto dems vote?

bornraf @bornraf (228) • United States 9 May 07

white house threatened to veto dems vote regarding Irak war. Bush has requested 90 billion ti support war in Irak, but dems still want to support troos. How are they going to do it??

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Iraq war vet says Bush veto could undermine troops

moinuddin102 @moinuddin102 (1783) • Bangladesh 31 Mar 07

WASHINGTON A veteran of the Iraq war says if President Bush vetoes a war-spending bill because it includes a withdrawal deadline, he'll be undermining the troops Speaking in the Democrats' weekly radio address, retired Marine...

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Should the President Veto?

Smith2028 @Smith2028 (797) • United States 23 Mar 07

Ok, now that the Pelosi led Congress has agreed to HR 1591 which funds 24 BILLION in pork projects along with 90+ billion for our troops. Should the President veto the bill and require the congress to pass a law funding the troops...

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United Nations and "Veto"

abhinavdev @abhinavdev (7) • India 19 Feb 07

we all know aht is UNO and Veto...it is a power provided to some countries to rule the rest of the world.what do u all think.. should UNO abolish the veto or the number of veto power possesing countries be increased. what are ur...

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Its time to lift veto power in UNO and make decision on majority votes

itgalary @itgalary (633) 7 Feb 07

I think some countries are enjoying and misusing Veto power in UNO. My opinion is that everything should be decided on Majority of the votes for that subject. I would like to know whether people around the world will agree with...

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international issues

rajay277277 @rajay277277 (1) • India 10 Dec 06

VETO powers in UN should not be there.. if 5 nations decides the fate of others then how is this fair? do you agree?

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Should PAKISTAN get the VETO power in UN ?

bkpdp1 @bkpdp1 (920) • India 30 Nov 06

What would you recommend & why ?