2007-08-14 07:17:35 · 6 answers · asked by killa d 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It is something lawyers learn in law school and in practice. "Never ask a question that you don't already know the answer to." It is being prepared, avoiding surprises, avoiding negative turns, making yourself look knowledgeable.
2007-08-14 07:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by regerugged 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Listening to a a political speach is like getting shot it butt with a horse tranquilizer. It's all rhetoric. They are so afraid to say anything that might get misquoted and used as a negative sound bite that they get up and say basically nothing while flapping their gums like they give a crap.
2007-08-14 08:16:08 · answer #2 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people ask questions that they already know (or think they know) the answers to!
2007-08-14 07:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by chuck b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thinking gives them headaches.
2007-08-14 07:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same reason that you do. Validation of their point of view.
2007-08-14 07:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe they need confirmation (or support) on the answer.
2007-08-14 07:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋