07-28-2022, 12:05 AM
I remember watching Al Franken (who I quite like) thoroughly dismantle claims against John Kerry voting against military funding.
He thoroughly dismantled the claims by pointing out how much pork, or add-ons, were added to the bill that caused the no vote. Since that time I have never taken "X voted no against X" at face value. Was there a specific reason? Was there an add-on that caused the no vote? I know asking such questions is painful for pure partisan hacks, but these are questions I'd liked asked, and answered, before I condemn someone for their vote. Note, I'm not a fan of Gaetz, despite the spin some will try and put on this post, but I do ask for clarity before I start gnashing my teeth and pulling my hair.
He thoroughly dismantled the claims by pointing out how much pork, or add-ons, were added to the bill that caused the no vote. Since that time I have never taken "X voted no against X" at face value. Was there a specific reason? Was there an add-on that caused the no vote? I know asking such questions is painful for pure partisan hacks, but these are questions I'd liked asked, and answered, before I condemn someone for their vote. Note, I'm not a fan of Gaetz, despite the spin some will try and put on this post, but I do ask for clarity before I start gnashing my teeth and pulling my hair.
