miyooper2b
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Posts: 329
Location: Central Indiana
Jun 27, 2014 15:38:05 GMT
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Post by miyooper2b on Jul 30, 2014 20:07:04 GMT
Mostly I enjoy reading the political threads unless they get really ugly. I've learned a lot about politics and sometimes the threads can really make me think about my position on things. Anyway, I was thinking about non-binding resolutions the other day and really I don't get them. What is the point? It seems to me they are just statements about a situation or position and don't really accomplish anything. So why does Congress or a State Legislatures pass them? They appear to be a waste of time to me. Am I missing something? |
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AmeliaBloomer
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Location: USA
Jun 26, 2014 5:01:45 GMT
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jul 30, 2014 22:41:23 GMT
They give legislators a chance to bloviate. And this post gave me a chance to use the word "bloviate." So, thank you.  |
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May 2, 2024 14:07:31 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 23:29:09 GMT
They're symbolic ways a politician can go on record for voting a certain way, even if the resolution has no teeth. Then they can create a TV ad about how Senator So-and-so voted to cut taxes or supported a gun rights bill without ever mentioning it was symbolic.
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