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kentuck

(111,092 posts) Thu Mar 9, 2017, 06:31 AM Mar 2017

Does the "Gang of Eight" need to read the full report?

And come to a consensus?

Wherever the facts may lead?

The "Gang of Eight" usually refers to the top eight leaders in the House and Senate. They need to stand for our country and follow the truth.

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Does the "Gang of Eight" need to read the full report? (Original Post) kentuck Mar 2017 OP

you can forget about Republicans standing for our country vlyons Mar 2017 #1

I don't know why I even bother? kentuck Mar 2017 #2

What does "come to a consensus" mean? FBaggins Mar 2017 #3

In the final analysis... kentuck Mar 2017 #4

vlyons

(10,252 posts)

1. you can forget about Republicans standing for our country

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 06:41 AM

Mar 2017

They stand only for party and $$$$$$$$$$

kentuck

(111,092 posts)

2. I don't know why I even bother?

Reply to vlyons (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 06:59 AM

Mar 2017

FBaggins

(26,735 posts)

3. What does "come to a consensus" mean?

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 07:28 AM

Mar 2017

They aren't a board of directors with power to undo a president... Nor can they decide to share classified intelligence with the country if they decide that the president is lying about it.

kentuck

(111,092 posts)

4. In the final analysis...

Reply to FBaggins (Reply #3)

Thu Mar 9, 2017, 07:30 AM

Mar 2017

the founders put the power in the hands of the Congress.

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