Politics and religion.

[cassiesmom]

Question. Does Congress have a plan in place for what to do if a member requires an extended absence? I'm thinking of two people from Illinois. Senator Mark Kirk had a stroke in January and needed brain surgery. He has been through months of extended rehabilitation. He was just on TV because he participated in a stair climb for charity at the Sears Tower. I thought he looked really good- his speech is definitely improving, he looks healthy although I could still clearly tell that his left arm is weak. The other one is House Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. who has been under care for depression (I've also heard bipolar disorder) and was just re-elected on Tuesday. He has not been able to do his congressional work for I think 3 or 4 months now. Even Rep. Giffords who also was in rehab for a lengthy period of time after her serious head injury.

Is there a certain point in time after which something happens? I know Sen. Kirk is hoping to return to the Senate, but I'm not sure if or when that will happen. I heard on the news that Jackson didn't want to run for re-election but was advised to run so he wouldn't lose his Congressional member health insurance. I think they should let the governor appoint someone (although in Illinois that could get messy) or hold a special election, or in Jackson's case let the runner-up be declared the winner and take it from there.

[RICHARD]

The funniest thing about 'religion' and being 'correct'?

People don't respect each other enough to let things slide.

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Some holidays do not have a set date.

That religious holiday that gets moved yearly because it's the thirty fifth day from the winter peri-helion on Uranus?

It doesn't really matter to me.

I respect your right to celebrate, I am not going to be insulted or think anything about it.

That said?

Have your own holidays, spend them with your family, eat, drink and be merry....

JUST DON'T EFF WITH EVERYONE ELSE'S PARTY.

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And lastly?

The part that makes me laugh about all religions is the tenent of loving everyone - except when it comes to holidays.

The people that do-not-believe are a different story.

They are going to hell, anyways.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Some holidays do not have a set date.

That religious holiday that gets moved yearly because it's the thirty fifth day from the winter peri-helion on Uranus?

That would be Easter? First Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.

There is only one federal holiday that is a religious holiday. Christmas of course. So I don't think Christians need to worry.

[sparks19]

doesn't it get exhausting talking down to people all the time? It's exhausting to read the constant back and forth

[lizbud]

doesn't it get exhausting talking down to people all the time? It's exhausting to read the constant back and forth

You've got that right. I'm so glad he doesn't post here that often anymore.

[sparks19]

You've got that right. I'm so glad he doesn't post here that often anymore.

??? Huh? Lol

Lots of people don't post here anymore but it hasn't made a dent in the back and forth nonsense.

This thread is a good example of why this country will always be bipartisan and divided and the "other parties" will never stabd a chance

[Lady's Human]

??? Huh? Lol

Lots of people don't post here anymore but it hasn't made a dent in the back and forth nonsense.

This thread is a good example of why this country will always be bipartisan and divided and the "other parties" will never stabd a chance

I'm sure you can tell who everyone in this this thread cast their vote
for just by their comments.......

[Edwina's Secretary]

doesn't it get exhausting talking down to people all the time? It's exhausting to read the constant back and forth

That's seems real simple. Stop reading.

Don't accept our hospitality and then complain about it!

Bad form.

[sparks19]

That's seems real simple. Stop reading.

Don't accept our hospitality and then complain about it!

Bad form.

Don't worry your pretty little head. I haven't checked this area of the forum for a long time. Just figured I would see if there was any intelligent discussion about the recent election but I can see it's business as usual.

Don't fret, I won't be back to this section. I Teach in a preschool, I get my fill of children there

[Edwina's Secretary]

Don't worry your pretty little head. I haven't checked this area of the forum for a long time. Just figured I would see if there was any intelligent discussion about the recent election but I can see it's business as usual.

Don't fret, I won't be back to this section. I Teach in a preschool, I get my fill of children there

I am glad to hear you are gainfully employed!

[blue]

doesn't it get exhausting talking down to people all the time? It's exhausting to read the constant back and forth

For the people who do it, Im gonna say it is their pleasure and the highlight of their day.

Richard, not that he is one of the culprits, is at least entertaining when he posts instead of degrading..

[Lady's Human]

Question. Does Congress have a plan in place for what to do if a member requires an extended absence? I'm thinking of two people from Illinois. Senator Mark Kirk had a stroke in January and needed brain surgery. He has been through months of extended rehabilitation. He was just on TV because he participated in a stair climb for charity at the Sears Tower. I thought he looked really good- his speech is definitely improving, he looks healthy although I could still clearly tell that his left arm is weak. The other one is House Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. who has been under care for depression (I've also heard bipolar disorder) and was just re-elected on Tuesday. He has not been able to do his congressional work for I think 3 or 4 months now. Even Rep. Giffords who also was in rehab for a lengthy period of time after her serious head injury.

Is there a certain point in time after which something happens? I know Sen. Kirk is hoping to return to the Senate, but I'm not sure if or when that will happen. I heard on the news that Jackson didn't want to run for re-election but was advised to run so he wouldn't lose his Congressional member health insurance. I think they should let the governor appoint someone (although in Illinois that could get messy) or hold a special election, or in Jackson's case let the runner-up be declared the winner and take it from there.

Unless the Representative or Senator dies or resigns, they hold the seat. If they are absent, then no vote is cast from that representative.

In Rep. Giffords' case, she resigned, and the state had to hold a special election to fill the seat.