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gateley

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Thu Apr-29-10 02:59 PM
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Sincere question - WHY is there debate in Congress and the Senate? Do any

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of the debaters actually win someone over to their side? Do they ever change minds? Half the time I watch C-Span a person is "debating" and there's literally about 3 people in the chamber.

So other than getting their statements in to the record, what's the purpose? How does it benefit We The People?

:shrug:

Thanks

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