oberliner
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:18 AM
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Why do they always say "up or down" vote? |
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Why not a "yes or no" vote?
Or just "deserves to be voted on?
Seems an odd phrase. Is there some history behind it?
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:20 AM
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Robbien
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:21 AM
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2. yep, and it is a catchy catch phrase |
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catchy slogans are what they are all about
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Kelly Rupert
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:26 AM
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5. The phrase predates its use as a catchphrase. |
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:23 AM
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3. Maybe it refers to our thumbs. The Romans used thumbs up or |
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thumbs down to show approval or disapproval. Just guessing, but it sounds good.
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:25 AM
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4. Fristian for steamrolling. |
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I'm so glad to see that creep go.
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Mon Dec-04-06 10:28 AM
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6. Because they want a quick vote on a bad bill they've laden |
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with even worse riders.
That's how THEY play the game.
Assholes.
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