NSFW Anon Archived Congressional Junkets should be ended permanently. (QRV)
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NSFW Anon Archived Congressional Junkets should be ended permanently. (QRV)
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[–] 16208538? ago
In the age of the Internet and video telepresence solutions there is zero legitimate reason to waste money on this kind of travel.
[–] 16209326? [S] ago (edited ago)
There was no good reason for it during WWII. We had journalists in all the places where Congressional PR junkets were permitted. There has never been justification for these junkets.
[–] 16208311? ago
also it signals to allies and enemies alike that there's competing agendas - inviting them to 'shop around'. how does that enhance our security?
[–] 16208513? [S] ago
Were Dems trying to escape a FF attack they planned on the Capitol Building?
[–] 16208261? ago
They could have video-conferenced or FaceTimed
[–] 16208325? [S] ago
That was not their purpose.
[–] 16208353? ago
Obviously. Just pointing out the absurdity of needing to fly half way around the world for a meeting.