CSpan begs administration for transparency

[SteamWake]

Here is an open letter from Cspan requesting access to the health care negotiations which the Democrats intend to do behind closed doors.

http://www.c-span.org/pdf/C-SPAN%20H...e%20Letter.pdf

[Dowly]

Yes?

What is your take on this?

[Onkel Neal]

Heard a lot of promises before the election about this....

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Heard a lot of promises before the election about this....

To be more specific.

"That's what I will do in bringing all parties together, not negotiating behind closed doors, but bringing all parties together, and broadcasting those negotiations on C-SPAN so that the American people can see what the choices are," Obama said at a debate against Hillary Clinton in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2008.

[AVGWarhawk]

That statement was pulled out by C-Span and we will see if Obummer boycotts C-Span and bunches this outfit with Fox. A known Obummer basher.

[Stealth Hunter]

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Heard a lot of promises before the election about this....

Lol, since when does anyone actually believe in campaign promises?

[August]

Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Lol, since when does anyone actually believe in campaign promises?

I'll bet George "Read my lips, no new taxes" Bush Sr believes in them.

[Aramike]

Originally Posted by Stealth Hunter

Lol, since when does anyone actually believe in campaign promises?

The naive electorate clearly believes in them - else those in office would never be elected.

Originally Posted by Aramike

The naive electorate clearly believes in them - else those in office would never be elected.

How often do US voters go to the polls to elect a responsible candidate, as opposed to choosing the lesser of two evils which are presented to them?

[SteamWake]

Originally Posted by Dowly

Yes?

What is your take on this?

My take?

I find it frustrating that the Dem's are pushing through legislation contrary to the majority of the publics wishes and have to meet 'privatly' to do so.

I find it frustrating that a media outlet has to publicly beg the administration to live up to a promise.

[AVGWarhawk]

It is frustrating. Not only that, the problem is getting worse. Closed door meetings is not transparency. It shear demonstration of not caring what the public wants nor do those on Capitol Hill care what the public wants. IMO the Dems will be handed their walking papers on the next go around of elections. Good riddance.

[AVGWarhawk]

I guess Obummer will shut down C-Span now. So is Fox really off the mark?

[GoldenRivet]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

My take?

I find it frustrating that the Dem's are pushing through legislation contrary to the majority of the publics wishes and have to meet 'privatly' to do so.

I find it frustrating that a media outlet has to publicly beg the administration to live up to a promise.

EXACTLY

this guy understands.

I dont care if it is some kind of feed the children legislation

if..

a. the public majority thinks it is either a bad idea or that the fed is moving to fast with it

and

b. the government feels the need to conduct public business in PRIVATE

we have a problem there

personally i feel that congressional "closed door sessions" of any kind should be outlawed.

[AVGWarhawk]

personally i feel that congressional "closed door sessions" of any kind should be outlawed.

Absolutely! I pay their dead arse's paychecks I want to see'em working! Why do we pay them via our taxes yet are treated like a dog? There needs to be more accountability and transparency.

[CaptainHaplo]

Whats wrong AVG - is simple "hope" and "change" not enough for you?