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In response to "They're certainly losing any moral high ground to criticize the right for muddying the debate with silly partisan bickering. -- nm" by Dr.Vermin

so, in your opinion, how badly would a GOP congressman have to break the rules for it not to be "silly partisan bickering"

Posted by znufrii Sep 15 '09, 14:42

to give what amounts to nothing more than a slap on the wrist? It's not like we're even talking about a full censure here.

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I think given the exposure this has received, and the fact that the direct apology to the President was accepted, the case should be closed. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 14:53 15
- I would have agreed except for the fact that he's basically backed away from his apology. - Reagen Sep 15, 14:56 14
  - I haven't read/heard about him 'backing away' from the initial apology. My only point is that intentionally or not, those pushing for this censure... - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 15:03 9
    - The Dems censuring someone for bringing down the healthcare debate is an example of bringing down the healthcare debate? You sound preposterous. -- nm - con_carne Sep 15, 15:07 2
      - In the sense that the censure just keeps the attention on Wilson, and does nothing to redirect attention back to the debate. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 15:19 1
        
        As I said on B2, I think it might help put the matter behind us, esp. if he does the floor apology thing. Of course, we will see. -- nm - con_carne Sep 15, 15:21
    - From what I've read, Pelosi was content to let it die until Wilson played the "i had my fingers crossed when i said that" game. - Reagen Sep 15, 15:06 5
      - Again, I don't care what happens to Wilson. I'm just agreeing with Guy [twitch] that this is all counter-productive... - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 15:14 4
        
        The House deals with hundreds of bills a year. Do you want someone yelling out "Liar!" at everyone who makes a speech? - Reagen Sep 15, 15:17 2
        
        I see your point, but don't agree that that would be the result of skipping this censure. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Sep 15, 15:22
        
        (or, say, look at Taiwan's parliament. Remember those wacky brawls?) -- nm - Reagen Sep 15, 15:19
        
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  - using your IM analogy - censuring him is like tattling to the teacher that someone called you a 'doody-head' -- nm - Guy Sep 15, 14:59 3
    - Hmm? Congress *is* the teacher. -- nm - Reagen Sep 15, 15:00 2
      - i was thinking more as it relates to the media (and thereby us) -- nm - Guy Sep 15, 15:01 1
        
        But you're stuck on this being for the media instead of being an internal procedural matter. -- nm - Reagen Sep 15, 15:03

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