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Sat Jul-16-11 11:56 AM
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| 4. As I said elsewhere, commissions are the equivalent of Pontius Pilate washing his hands |
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rather than risk incurring the wrath of the crowd.
They are the ultimate in political cowardice, which makes them very popular in times like these.
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| -Commissions: Have past results been actual better govt.... OR the provision of political cover? |
Faryn Balyncd |
Jul-16-11 11:37 AM |
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k & R. |
chill_wind |
Jul-16-11 11:45 AM |
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"You will take our spin, and you will like it!" |
villager |
Jul-16-11 12:04 PM |
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That's exactly what that was. It was a way of beginning the dialogue and |
Marr |
Jul-16-11 11:48 AM |
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Indeed |
somone |
Jul-16-11 11:51 AM |
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As I said elsewhere, commissions are the equivalent of Pontius Pilate washing his hands |
QC |
Jul-16-11 11:56 AM |
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Each and every time... |
blindpig |
Jul-16-11 12:07 PM |
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+1 |
Lorien |
Jul-16-11 01:21 PM |
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of course not; and choosing Erskine Bowles? |
amborin |
Jul-16-11 12:08 PM |
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If we have commissions, why do we need a Congress? |
Cool Logic |
Jul-16-11 12:17 PM |
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Recommend |
xchrom |
Jul-16-11 12:24 PM |
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Helping us choose what kind of wood we want |
roxiejules |
Jul-16-11 12:33 PM |
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K&R. |
William769 |
Jul-16-11 12:41 PM |
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K&R...They are good for "cover." If one notices the people that |
KoKo |
Jul-16-11 12:41 PM |
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To me these commissions scream cover-up - while giving the appearance of investigation, and quelling |
slay |
Jul-16-11 02:20 PM |
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Public outcry kept Kissinger off the 911 Commission and his protege is now Sec. of Treasury |
No Elephants |
Jul-16-11 02:59 PM |
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A way to contain and manipulate a controversy. That's right. |
EFerrari |
Jul-16-11 12:50 PM |
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K&R. Speaking of political cover... This was considered so politically risky, |
inna |
Jul-16-11 12:52 PM |
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And why in |
Enthusiast |
Jul-16-11 12:59 PM |
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Excellent summary of facts that are, through no fault of yours, |
No Elephants |
Jul-16-11 02:50 PM |
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K&R n/t |
myrna minx |
Jul-16-11 01:26 PM |
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K&R |
Hubert Flottz |
Jul-16-11 01:31 PM |
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K&R, also notice a common pattern? |
AntiFascist |
Jul-16-11 02:57 PM |
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Political cover. Each in its own way has been a death panel. MIsuse of taxpayer dollars, |
No Elephants |
Jul-16-11 03:41 PM |
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Oh yes, |
dotymed |
Jul-16-11 03:46 PM |
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K&R |
Karmadillo |
Jul-16-11 04:36 PM |
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Commissions are, IMNSHO |
Somawas |
Jul-16-11 06:11 PM |
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Thanks for posting this |
Bluesbreaker |
Jul-16-11 08:43 PM |
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K and R |
OwnedByFerrets |
Jul-16-11 10:53 PM |
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K&R nt |
woo me with science |
Jul-16-11 10:54 PM |
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I choose "B" for my answer... |
MrMickeysMom |
Jul-16-11 11:03 PM |
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The '84 Social Security Commission ... |
BOHICA12 |
Jul-16-11 11:15 PM |
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it's what us old hippies call a limited hang out. |
mopinko |
Jul-17-11 08:36 AM |
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