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xyoungblood

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9. Must be to difficult to have Representative cast a vote online and then call them to verify that yes

Reply to alp227 (Original post)

Thu Apr 9, 2020, 08:29 PM

Apr 2020

that was their vote. It's not exactly rocket science. But since they don't seem to have the balls to protect themselves, screw them. I just hope our side wears masks and gloves and the Republicans keep embracing the "Hoax," and refuse PPE.

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Despite coronavirus, Nancy Pelosi says remote voting in Congress is a long way off [View all] alp227 Apr 2020 OP

This is ridiculous. And dangerous. Ever heard of Skype? Zoom? WebEx? Teams? Gotomeeting? flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #1

Not secure. kirby Apr 2020 #3

Disagree, it can be made secure. flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #4

It isn't that simple... kirby Apr 2020 #7

It most certainly can be done flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #8

Totally agree...it is way past time to step into 21st century technology pbmus Apr 2020 #13

Tried to self-delete and failed rpannier Apr 2020 #18

It would require a constitutional amendment anyway though Polybius Apr 2020 #20

What? former9thward Apr 2020 #27

You know what's funny, too? moose65 Apr 2020 #29

For most things, you are correct Polybius Apr 2020 #30

dear Nancy, trump would love a congress unable to vote because no quorum. wake up dear nt msongs Apr 2020 #2

And yet the rules would have to be rewritten. Igel Apr 2020 #21

There is no filibuster rule in the House. former9thward Apr 2020 #28

Ugh RhodeIslandOne Apr 2020 #5

If medical people can risk their lives every day, in close contact with known Covid cases, Chemisse Apr 2020 #6

Tune into C-span or youtube when they do a vote. Rarely do they social distance or even wear PPE. xyoungblood Apr 2020 #10

thy are big boys and girls larwdem Apr 2020 #24

I agree larwdem Apr 2020 #23

Must be to difficult to have Representative cast a vote online and then call them to verify that yes xyoungblood Apr 2020 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Apr 2020 #11

It is not a matter of security. LiberalFighter Apr 2020 #12

It's not "all or nothing". Remote voting, hearings, testimony, etc. can happen as exceptions flibbitygiblets Apr 2020 #14

If people are sick or recovering from surgery they should be allowed gab13by13 Apr 2020 #25

Trump has a choke hold on the Federal Government with Linda Ed Apr 2020 #15

Technology isn't the roadblock -it's the "constitutionality of changes to the rules" that would need iluvtennis Apr 2020 #16

Good, Any change in the rules should be tied to all Americans can vote by mail in ballot. StTimofEdenRoc Apr 2020 #17

And while they try to figure it out, Trump has free reign to do anything nt Fiendish Thingy Apr 2020 #19

The legislative branch is weakened, allowing the executive and judicial branches to run amok Fiendish Thingy Apr 2020 #22

How is remote voting going to fix the executive and judicial branches running amok? gab13by13 Apr 2020 #26

I'd like to see Nancy step down on her own - she had done her service. Steelrolled Apr 2020 #31

Idiotic The Mouth Apr 2020 #32