[NTHockey]

If it’s “dead on arrival”, why bring it up? Are they delberately trying to p*ss everybody off, thinking that they just might sneak one through?

Just when you think LIBs/SOCs can’t sink any lower, they reach new depths.

[Teacher317]

If it’s “dead on arrival”, why bring it up? Are they delberately trying to p*ss everybody off, thinking that they just might sneak one through?
Just when you think LIBs/SOCs can’t sink any lower, they reach new depths.

It's called a "trial balloon". They like this idea, and other similar ones. They float this idea, saying it has "no chance"... but if the outcry isn't bad enough to cost many Dem seats, they'll tinker with it, and push it through. They know that the silent majority only has the stomach for so much complaining per year... so if they can find a soft spot, or a time when they're sick of being dismayed and annoyed, they'll push a few more across.

[cake_crumb]

"If it’s “dead on arrival”, why bring it up?"

Because. It. Was. Even. considered.

[polymuser]

If it’s “dead on arrival”, why bring it up?

Trial balloon.

[for-q-clinton]

If it’s “dead on arrival”, why bring it up? Are they delberately trying to p*ss everybody off, thinking that they just might sneak one through?

I think even the anoited one knows this won't fly (oh but he'd love for it to work). But he still needs to put it on the table so we can be distracted as the real harm is done elsewhere. If he throws enough sh@t at the wall some of it will stick.