From CNN: "In a 256-153 vote, the GOP-led House approved a nonbinding resolution that praises U.S. troops, labels the Iraq war part of the larger global fight against terrorism and says an "arbitrary date for the withdrawal or redeployment" of troops is not in the national interest."
Congress passes countless "resolutions" that do absolutely nothing. They are not laws and are not enforced. They are basically just making a public statement to express their views about certain topics. That's what the election campaign is for!
Your thoughts, please.
2006-06-16 05:53:07 · 12 answers · asked by Karl B 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
So that they can brag about it to the voters back home around election time. And rarely, but occasionally, to take a courageous stand on an important issue. Very rarely.
2006-06-16 05:56:52 · answer #1 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it hurt for them to go on record as to how they believe about a certain issue of the day? I don't mind countless resolutions that do nothing - I am more concerned about all the other laws and spending programs that throw away all of our tax money. I wish that in each session of Congress that they could only pass laws in even years - (election years) and in odd years that they would have to scour the books for old, outdated or outright wrong legislation and have to repeal it. Or, before they could pass any new legislation, they would have to repeal or cancel some existing legislation, or at least review it.
I like the fact that they voted to support the war on terror, as it is a vital key to our overall safety and security. This vote forced a lot of big talkers to come down on one side or the other.
2006-06-16 13:01:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It accomplished much, It made the Democrats choose
the Country or Al Quieda 153 Democrats Voted Al Quieda
2006-06-16 13:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because just like the Nazi party in the 1930's the republicans have to make any opposing view look like treason/unpatriotic so they can get more control over the U.S. Don't believe me read the history books it is really all there in black and white.
2006-06-16 13:16:41 · answer #4 · answered by Chuck P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It tells me I can vote for my incumbent Democrat representative in the fall with a clear conscience. He voted to approve the resolution. But them he always was a pretty conservative Democrat.
2006-06-16 13:20:58 · answer #5 · answered by namsaev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watching Communist News Network (CNN) is a mistake in itself but to your question-its good to know where your congress stands on certain issues and if you don't agree with them vote them out .
2006-06-16 13:17:49 · answer #6 · answered by bereal1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I wouldn't go with CNN news. They are so influenced by the Far-Left, it's not even funny.
Second of all, Congress doesn't do anything, so I wouldn't worry about them. Just let it go.
2006-06-16 12:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by mthtchr05 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress has already abdicated too many of its' endowed powers, maybe they just don't feel like showing up for work anymore? Make em hourly employees, that'll fix THAT problem...
2006-06-16 12:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's an election year. what better way of saying you are doing something by passing a resolution that doesn't cost you any political capital!
2006-06-16 12:57:46 · answer #9 · answered by geewhizzed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They state the majority's view which in turn guides the executive. You now know republicans oppose timetable.
2006-06-16 12:56:59 · answer #10 · answered by leon s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋