1.  If they believe the "fairness doctrine" should be put back in place to deal with talk radio do they also believe it should apply to the  CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and MSNBC?

Is there any domestic spending program you would entirely defund? (And if yes.) Name it.
JMR

What is your position on the security of Israel?  Do you believe there should be a Palestinian state?

What are your criteria for appointing a Supreme Court justice?

Why do politicians refuse to enforce existing laws, particularly those related to guns and immigration? And why, since they do not enforce existing laws, do they feel the need or justification for creating new laws, which, if history is an indicator, they also will not enforce?

The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers

Did any of the candidates watch "Banned by PBS: Muslims Against Jihad" and what were their impressions of it? If not, why not? Timely, no?

[I should add here that this video is available for download via bittorrent and usenet, allegedly, if anyone missed the airing on FoxNews this past Sunday night. -B]

In the liberal world of socialism, if you are elected president, how will you act in the best interest of all Americans?

Is there any one of them that would bet their paycheck, and everything they own that 1. Global Warming is man made? That 2. Global Warming will cause "dire" consequences if if something is not done about it, and 3. If more government rules, regulations and laws are implemented to combat Global Warming and nothing changes, can they GUARANTEE that these new laws will NOT harm capitalism and this country's economy? Of course, what good will asking do.  The answers will be pure BS and spin!

Oiz

When are the Democrats going to have a DEBATE on the news Network with the Biggest American Audience, and the Best TV Ratings for News, ......   FOX  ?   

If you're Scared of FOX, how are you going to handle Al Queda ?

How many Illegal Aliens Voted for you last Election ?   

What good is a Free Press, if it is a False Press ?   David Foote  GoE

Some sources say that if Hilary Clinton is elected, the Anti-Christ will walk among us.  How does that make you feel Beelzeb..., I mean Senator Clinton?

Texas has a population of nearly 21 million people, all of whom are ashamed to be from the same state as the Dixie Chicks. (IMAO.com)

What is your definition of "rich", a dollar value please, in what areas will you want to raise taxes?

Because your base is very much against the war on terror, what will be your time table to remove troops from Iraq? (follow) - if there is another attack on this country, how will you respond?

Concerning the war in Iraq, from what we hear, from your party and the msm, - Is there anything going RIGHT in that country?

Do you believe the terrorists organizations' statements that they want to kill us, all of us?

How do you respond to the poll results that the majority of americans don't want amnesty for illegals? (follow) Has the so called amnesty bill been explained to the public?

When was the last time a country has taxed itself into greatness?

There is no sense in being stupid, if you can't prove it! - my dad V

"Which is a bigger threat, terrorism or global warming?"

"Since it is okay to enter this country illegally, what other laws are we the people allowed to ignore?"

"Will your administration be providing us with the official list of 'Jobs Americans Won't Do'? And can you name some of them now?"

"Immediately upon completion of this debate, will you officially approve the release of your educational transcripts in full?"

"Please detail your complete military service record for us."

"Will those of you in support of the 'Fairness Doctrine' be open to debating the issue on Fox News?"

Short version --

Question: In Jan. 2001 President Bush arrived in the White House in the middle of a historic economic reversal, set in motion by years of excess, corporate and accounting greed and fraud, and no one watching the shop. He was faced with millions of hard working Americans loosing their jobs, losing their life savings, and large bugets deficts caused by dissapearing tax revenues. A progressive economist, Dean Baker, said that the "financial leadership" in the last years of the Clinton administration was the "worst since Pres. Herbert Hoover." President Bush, in his first year, was faced with immediate massive federal deficits caused by the economic reversal that started well prior to his watch. Almost all agreed, that tax cuts were needed to stimulate the economy - to blunt the ballooning economic catastrophe that was upon us. Do you agree with how Bush led on this?" And "How would you have handled it differently?

Longer version -

Question:  "In Jan. 2001 President Bush arrived in the White House in the middle of a historic economic reversal. Almost every economic indicator was heading south. Several years of excess, corporate and accounting greed and fraud, and venture capitalism gone a bit wacko had created a state of “irrational exuberance.” Thousands of American companies were closing their doors or being forced to downsize. The new President was faced with millions of hard working Americans loosing their jobs, their health insurance and their life savings. Dean Baker, a well-known progressive economist, said in March 2001 that "the nation's political leaders chose to ignore the stock market bubble" -- and "as a result, millions of families have seen their dreams of a secure retirement or their children's college education vanish,” and that “the financial leadership” in the last years of the Clinton administration was “the worst since Pres. Herbert Hoover.”

 President Bush, in his first year, was faced with immediate massive federal deficits, caused by the economic reversal that started well prior to his watch. Almost all agreed, that tax cuts were needed to stimulate the economy - to blunt the ballooning economic catastrophe that was upon us. And then, after all of this, we were hit by the tragedy of 9/11 – which added considerable trauma to the economic slide. After a couple of quite challenging years, the slide ended and the economy reversed yet again. Now, most economists agree, that the US economy has been in full gear for 4 years running and record tax revenues have returned.

 Do you agree with how Bush responded to the challenge and led? And/or, how would you have handled it differently?

Ok, Matt, here's one to put them on the defensive:

As you are aware (or should be), Social Security in 2017 will no longer be able to pay all the retires their monthly payments from the payroll taxes currently being collected.  At that time, the US Government will have to start redeeming the $4 trillion in bonds held by the SS trust fund. According to the most recent report, the SS trust fund will go bankrupt in 2042.   How do you propose to raise enough revenue to pay the retirees?

a.) raise employer/employee payroll taxes to 20% to insure actuarial solvency.

b.) raise the federal income tax rates immediately to redeem the bonds held by SS trust fund (an average $115 Billion/year)

c.) call for a change in investment strategies making SS like any other pension fund which diversifies its investments to maximize portfolio as opposed to what it's doing now buying low interest US bonds.

d.) decouple the SS trust funds from the government budget and thus prohibiting politicians from misusing the funds to cover the annual budget deficit.

e.) establish private accounts to allow self directed investment stratagies to maximize their account holdings.

f.) form a commission to hide behind that will inevitably recommend raising taxes either or both the SS tax and the federal income tax.

g.) do nothing, pretend the problem doesn't exist, let the system go broke and let someone else take the blame.

h.) kill off everyone over 70 or deny them medical treatment so they die

“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius

Please ask them why our politicians (including them) refuse to listen to the people?

If they ask what issues we are talking about, you can start with illegal immigration then you can pick just about any other issue up for grabs.

Prove you can secure our borders first. The only legislation that counts!

For all the democrat candidates, but most especially for Sen. Hillary Clinton: 1)  In your ideas and hopes for nationalized health care in this country, where would my 7 year old Down Syndrome daughter, and other "special needs" patients, be positioned as people wait in line for medical care, as they do in other socialized medicine countries ... if they would be permitted in line at all because they are not deemed viable citizens of the country who can't contribute to the government bank account via taxes and are nothing more than a drain on social services (See: European - France and Great Briton - logic)?  And on that note, would you all make prenatal testing to determine special needs fetuses for pregnant women (and the aborting of such fetuses) manditory?                2)  Sen. Clinton, what size burkah do you and your daughter wear, and to all other candidates - what sizes do your wives and daughters wear?

I strongly agree with about half of Ann's answers; the ones she is allowed to answer. I strongly disagree with the other half of Ann's answers that are given by Matthews.

As a committed member of the official "GW is a disaster club", how many of the other candidates did you call and suggest carpooling to the debate site?

Matthew,

You may indeed have press access, but I don't believe that you will get to ask any questions because: 1) Your questions will be neither ambivalent nor shallow, and 2) You are a "right-wing extremist."

Having said that, I would ask: First, with all the problems of our insolvent social security, how far are you willing to go to keep your hands out of the citizenry's pockets, and would you be willing to allow all Americans (legal Americans) to have the same retirement scheme that you, in the Congress enjoy?

And second: boxers or briefs?

Taking into account that this group has all the collective IQ of a lampshade, they will tap dance around the first question, but willingly answer the second.

Liberal: a power worshipper without power. George Orwell

Show of hands:  Who here has done anything to perserve the the safety of Americans from our enemies?

Show of hands:  Who wants to WIN (VICTORY) the war in Iraq?

Follow up to the hand raisers:  How? Call the rest Traitors

Show of hands:  Who wants to WIN (VICTORY) the war in Afghanistan?

Follow up to the hand raisers:  How? Call the rest Traitors.

Yes/No:  Should the official language in The United States be English?

Should politicians be allowed to hold outside jobs that they are paid for by currencies or other means? (Lecturing, CEO's, McDonalds)

Should America become a Socialist Country? (Like Cuba, Venezula).

If we are allowed freedom of the press, explain why FNC/FoxNews is different from CNN, MSNBC, CNNHN?

Mrs Clinton, your husband recently sent a mass email asking people to get to know the "real you" like he knows you. Do you honestly believe, after all these years, we don't know you? All the books? All your quotes that point to a belief in Socialism and economic Marxism, such as "we are going to take things away from you"?

What is it that you think we do not know?
WhatAMaroon

1)Will you vote for a bill that allows the President to veto(line item veto) add ons to original bill?  i. e., pork, etc?

2)Would you vote for a bill that would make members of the Congress & employees of the Federal Government pay and receive benefits just as any other American citizen?

To any candidate who refused to appear in a debate on Fox News Channel:

As president, you will be expected to answer reporters' questions, including hostile ones.  By continuing to refuse to appear in a debate with questions coming from reporters on the Fox News Channel, are you not showing weakness that makes you appear unable to fulfill one of obligations of a president?