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A18
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« on: December 18, 2004, 07:17:47 AM »

As Senator of the Atlantic Ocean, I support this legislation.
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A18
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« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2004, 09:43:50 AM »

There is no reasonable challenge to be made. If 5 abstain and 4 vote, and 3 of the 4 vote in favor of it, that is a two thirds majority.

I applaud Bono for standing up for liberty in Atlasia.
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A18
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E: 9.23, S: -6.35

« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2004, 10:21:16 AM »


Article I, Section 5, Clause 5:
"...But if he or she shall veto it, the bill or resolution shall be of no effect unless the Senate shall vote, two-thirds of the Senators concurring, to override the President's veto."

Two thirds of the Senators that exist or two thirds of the Senators voting? I think the latter makes more sense. If they disagree with the bill so much, they'll vote against it. An "abstain" vote is basically saying, let the vote go on without me.
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A18
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E: 9.23, S: -6.35

« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2004, 10:27:28 AM »

Then pass an amendment to abolish such a silly rule. All that does is make "abstain" another way of saying "no." What else is the difference?
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A18
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E: 9.23, S: -6.35

« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2004, 11:19:20 AM »
« Edited: December 18, 2004, 11:21:18 AM by Philip »

Better to be too free than not free enough. The bias should be on the side of freedom.
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A18
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E: 9.23, S: -6.35

« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2004, 09:12:24 PM »

Bono, combine this bill with a tax on marijuana. You know the Dems won't be able to resist a tax increase. Smiley
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