Posts Tagged ‘should’

Complete video at: fora.tv National Review senior editor Ramesh Ponnuru says history has encouraged the GOP “to move right” after facing defeat, but warns that a return to “the path of the conservative principle” may not alone be enough to return Republicans to power. —– With the Democratic party in control of the presidency, the Congress and many state houses across the country, the Republican party finds itself out of power and searching for an identity and new leadership. In the 1960s, Barry Goldwater redefined conservatism and attracted a new generation to the party’s banner. In the 1980s, the values of Barry Goldwater and Ronald Reagan — a small federal government and a strong national defense — defined the party. A decade later, Republicans issued the “Contract for America” and rallied behind a series of strong Congressional leaders. Over the last eight years, George W. Bush led his party and rallied the faithful behind his social policies, the “war on terror” and low taxes. Having lost two consecutive elections by large margins, the Republican party is at a crucial juncture. As David Brooks writes, “lines are being drawn by ‘Traditionalists’ and ‘Reformers’ in the fight over the future of conservatism.” Will the party return to Reagan or will a new leader and a new direction emerge? — National Constitution Center Ramesh Ponnuru is a Washington DC based columnist and a senior editor for National Review. He has been a fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs …

E. J. Dionne: President should quit overreacting
The smearing of Shirley Sherrod ought to be a turning point in American politics. It is a time for action.

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Thai PM says monarchy, army should stay out of politics
Thailand’s prime minister said the nation’s powerful military and its revered monarchy should stay removed from politics as the country moves on from its worst civil unrest in decades.

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Under what circumstances should the government be able to force its citizens to be vaccinated against diseases? What kinds of diseases should have mandatory vaccines? Airborne diseases? STD’s? Any vaccines that are available?

Suppose there was a disease that would kill 10% of the public if nothing was done. A vaccine is developed which will prevent the disease most of the time, but causes death 1% of the time it is used. Should the government require everyone to get that vaccine in order to save 9% of the people, even if that means deliberately sentencing 1% of the people to death?

Conservatives say the government is inept and the private sector is brilliant, so do you want an inept government military defending our country? Wouldn’t privatizing the military be better?

If on the other hand, we have the best military in the world, couldn’t that same government run the best medical system in the world?

This is a discussion! Please do not leave rude comments. Thank you!

How should government regulators strike a balance between the costs of regulations and the benefits of regulation?

Real Time With Bill Maher 05/14/10

Should caste be included in Indian census?
New Delhi, May 14 : For the first time since 1931, as India hotly debates whether to include caste in the census, many experts say it will yield a wealth of information that can be used for better governance. But those against it say it will harm the concept of India.

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A person’s religion is their personal business, I do not need to hear their religious views.

I don’t choose a President based upon how strong or weak a Christian they are, I choose a President based upon whether they can get the job done or not.

I am more concerned on what vision do they have to make America better for all of its citizens.

How involved should the government be in business interests? What should the relationship be between the government and business?