Elected Representatives crossing state lines as a stalling tactic

Innoc · 02-25-2011, 10:33 PM

I'm sure most of you have heard a little something about the situation in Wisconsin. I'm sure you all know this isn't the only technique used to stall movement in legislative bodies. However, I wonder how many of you believe that it's ok to simply leave your job to stall an action you don't like? Yeah, my bias is evident I'm sure. I am however curious if there's anyone here that believes that it's a legitimate action on the part of the objectors. Do you likewise believe that there should be no consequence for what it is they do by avoiding their duty.

Iggy · 02-26-2011, 12:02 AM

They took a page from the Nazi party. Considering everything else going on in this country, I don't see why people are so surprised.

Etzell · 02-26-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Iggy

They took a page from the Nazi party. Considering everything else going on in this country, I don't see why people are so surprised.

Godwin.

As far as you go, Innoc, you're exactly right. Especially with the teachers in Wisconsin leaving their jobs to protest... Nothing says: "I do this job to help the kid" like not teaching them.
Now, I understand maybe the teachers have valid points, but now is not the time to pull shit like that. Do it over summer.

Innoc · 02-26-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Etzell

Godwin.

As far as you go, Innoc, you're exactly right. Especially with the teachers in Wisconsin leaving their jobs to protest... Nothing says: "I do this job to help the kid" like not teaching them.
Now, I understand maybe the teachers have valid points, but now is not the time to pull shit like that. Do it over summer.

My thought is that if they believe they have a view that's worth pursuing then stay engaged and continue the dialogue. In this case of the Wisconsin legislators I believe that the dialogue, discourse and debate is a significant part of what they were elected to carry out. If there's a procedural issue with how things get carried out that needs to be addressed then do it...but run away instead?

stray kitten · 03-02-2011, 02:38 PM

This is an example of why I continually fear an ever increasing power base of government reach and influence. It's inflexible and impossible to make rational changes. And perhaps another example of why I view SOME government workers as leeches. Especially in a severe economic downturn. If GM can't pay their creditors they go bankrupt, get taken over by the government and forced into severe overhaul. Wisconsin legislators and "national" socialist workers just bury their head in the sand. Do what the rest of us do, polish your fucktard resume and start thinking what if? Same with California. It's hard to force leeches into making that Obama sacrifice. In their minds they already have. In recent years I have began to consider Baby boomers, the "hope and change" fucktard generation. Everything is about their "benefit".

GenghisTron · 03-02-2011, 04:22 PM

This is just one of many tools used by politicians to go around the rules. I'm not sure what the issue is here, because this kind of questionable stuff happens all the time, by both parties, local, state, or federal.

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Innoc Hitman 2 1 Actual Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: "Oscar Mike" Gametype: FPS or RTS (just say NO to MMO) Affiliations: Your Mom Posts Rated Helpful 8 Times	Elected Representatives crossing state lines as a stalling tactic I'm sure most of you have heard a little something about the situation in Wisconsin. I'm sure you all know this isn't the only technique used to stall movement in legislative bodies. However, I wonder how many of you believe that it's ok to simply leave your job to stall an action you don't like? Yeah, my bias is evident I'm sure. I am however curious if there's anyone here that believes that it's a legitimate action on the part of the objectors. Do you likewise believe that there should be no consequence for what it is they do by avoiding their duty. __________________ Mooga on Obama: He can cut taxes. Actually do something useful. Punch Nancy Pelosi in the face. Just to name a few. You eventually run out of other people's money to spend.

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stray kitten mjau D&A Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Class/Position: kittens are sneaky, spy Gametype: Capture the mouse Posts Rated Helpful 2 Times	This is an example of why I continually fear an ever increasing power base of government reach and influence. It's inflexible and impossible to make rational changes. And perhaps another example of why I view SOME government workers as leeches. Especially in a severe economic downturn. If GM can't pay their creditors they go bankrupt, get taken over by the government and forced into severe overhaul. Wisconsin legislators and "national" socialist workers just bury their head in the sand. Do what the rest of us do, polish your fucktard resume and start thinking what if? Same with California. It's hard to force leeches into making that Obama sacrifice. In their minds they already have. In recent years I have began to consider Baby boomers, the "hope and change" fucktard generation. Everything is about their "benefit". __________________ 6 of the 10 richest counties in America now surround Washington D.C. Our "capitol" edged out Silicon Valley as the nation's richest metro area. Reality Distortion Field = 1. Stream the distractions: One percent, hoodies, and kony oh my.

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GenghisTron AKA LittleAndroidMan D&A Member Beta Tester Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dystopia Class/Position: Demo/Medic Gametype: CTF Affiliations: [TALOS] [SR] Posts Rated Helpful 11 Times	This is just one of many tools used by politicians to go around the rules. I'm not sure what the issue is here, because this kind of questionable stuff happens all the time, by both parties, local, state, or federal. __________________ The Catacombs Steam Last.fm

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