rickjump1 0 #1 October 9, 2009 http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/Congressional-leaders-fight-against-posting-bills-online-8340658-63557217.html Politics aside, don't you think bills should be posted online for all to examine? I'm sure there are exceptions, but for the most part, shouldn't the American public be entitled to view bills online before they are voted on?Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #2 October 9, 2009 Is anyone really surprised this happens when the same party is in control of both Exec and Leg branches? Seems this happened a few years ago when the parties were reversed too. let's now see who argues a point that it's OK when it's 'their' party..... ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #3 October 9, 2009 Shockingly, I agree with you. Open government, and all that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #4 October 9, 2009 QuoteIs anyone really surprised this happens when the same party is in control of both Exec and Leg branches? Seems this happened a few years ago when the parties were reversed too. let's now see who argues a point that it's OK when it's 'their' party..... Yes, and it was wrong then too. Wonder how many would bother looking at a new bill.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #5 October 9, 2009 QuoteWonder how many would bother looking at a new bill. Too many. Plenty of people might actually see what's going on. Personally, I'd like to see some bill tracking information, too. Those that show what additionas are made to the bills, by whom, etc. Since that would mean accountability then Congress doesn't want it. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #6 October 9, 2009 I don't interpret "reluctance to implement a three day rule" as fighting against posting bills online. Maybe the article was just poorly written, or maybe it was meant to be deliberately misleading.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #7 October 9, 2009 QuoteQuoteWonder how many would bother looking at a new bill. Too many. Plenty of people might actually see what's going on. Personally, I'd like to see some bill tracking information, too. Those that show what additionas are made to the bills, by whom, etc. Since that would mean accountability then Congress doesn't want it. I agree. All of a sudden, people are taking an active interest (digging out old civics books). Must have something to do with money or even their health. Accountability? The house and senate, not unlike the old communist party, is on the eve of new scrutiny. Gee look; some of their stuff is gonna be on tv.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickjump1 0 #8 October 9, 2009 Quote I don't interpret "reluctance to implement a three day rule" as fighting against posting bills online. Maybe the article was just poorly written, or maybe it was meant to be deliberately misleading. Misleading or not, shouldn't the American people be able to view new bills online before they are voted on? This would give us closer scrutiny of BOTH parties. It would certainly effect the GOP when its their turn in the barrel.Do your part for global warming: ban beans and hold all popcorn farts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 23 #9 October 10, 2009 Quote I don't interpret "reluctance to implement a three day rule" as fighting against posting bills online. Maybe the article was just poorly written, or maybe it was meant to be deliberately misleading. Well, you might have had a point had they not voted against it multiple times"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #10 October 10, 2009 QuoteQuote I don't interpret "reluctance to implement a three day rule" as fighting against posting bills online. Maybe the article was just poorly written, or maybe it was meant to be deliberately misleading. Misleading or not, shouldn't the American people be able to view new bills online before they are voted on? This would give us closer scrutiny of BOTH parties. It would certainly effect the GOP when its their turn in the barrel. Yes they should. The article was still misleading or poorly written (or both).... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
