What questions are you ready to ask the next bunch of folks running for Congress

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Assuming the next bunch of congressional candidates for the 2010 elections agree that every word they speak on the campaign trail will be video recorded for posterity, what questions can be asked to nail them down and eliminate the slimy, wishy washy, candidates who simply want to get elected so they can do what they want in Washington?

Should we require that the question and answer period begin after they present a five minute introduction? That will not allow them to give a one hour speech followed by five minutes of evasion.

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[DefiantSix]

Oh, I'd open with a softball, like, "What does 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States' mean to you exactly?"

[GOP Congress]

This is a very comprehensive subject, to be honest. There are going to be so many issues to involve themselves with, that I'm past the point of asking questions. They don't mean a damn thing. In general, their track record will speak more to the way they will govern than anything else.

To that end, I would like them to address three things:

1. A commitment to a flat tax.
2. A commitment to upgrading national security, particularly the military.
3. Above all, a commitment to constitutional authority.

In extension, I would like to see the same for STATE representatives, but until we can turn back the FEDERAL oppression, it would be premature to start with them. Ultimately, though, state representatives will represent the bullwark of taxation, economics, and internal security (law enforcement, correctional facilities, rehabilitation of offenders). But until we restrict the feds, it's not a valid direction at this time.

[txted]

This is a very comprehensive subject, to be honest. There are going to be so many issues to involve themselves with, that I'm past the point of asking questions. They don't mean a damn thing. In general, their track record will speak more to the way they will govern than anything else.

To that end, I would like them to address three things:

1. A commitment to a flat tax.
2. A commitment to upgrading national security, particularly the military.
3. Above all, a commitment to constitutional authority.
In extension, I would like to see the same for STATE representatives, but until we can turn back the FEDERAL oppression, it would be premature to start with them. Ultimately, though, state representatives will represent the bullwark of taxation, economics, and internal security (law enforcement, correctional facilities, rehabilitation of offenders). But until we restrict the feds, it's not a valid direction at this time.

I like all the answers given so far. Assuming the candidates will be new to politics, how will you evaluate their track records? You stated three requirements that could be asked as questions. What kind of proof will you require to those commitments? What if a candidate agrees with only two of the committments, will you vote for him under the assumption that he is the best one running?

[bkg]

One question: Why do you want to be a Congressman?

If they answer anything but "I don't want to... I have to," then they don't get my vote.

EDIT: reworded for clarity.

[DefiantSix]

One question: Why do you want to be a Congressman?

If they answer anything but "I don't... I have to," then they don't get my vote.

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[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

If you lie to us would you prefer to be drawn and quartered or boiled in oil?

[thundley4]

If you lie to us would you prefer to be drawn and quartered or boiled in oil, FIRST?

FIFY

[Chris]

Oh, I'd open with a softball, like, "What does 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States' mean to you exactly?"

ooooh, ouch.

I'm going to borrow one from The Ghost of Forums Past and ask "why are you so ******* stupid?".

[I_B_Perky]

If you lie to us would you prefer to be drawn and quartered or boiled in oil?

Mr Bunny and Mr. thundley4, I do not think you thought this through. There are a large number of people that could benefit from their organs. I would ask how many organs they are willing to give up before we boil them in oil or draw and quarter them. If they say none, then we take them all. For that matter, take them all whatever they say. It would probably be the only time they ever helped anyone but themselves.

[SilverOrchid]

If you lie to us would you prefer to be drawn and quartered or boiled in oil?

No tar and feathers?

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Mr Bunny and Mr. thundley4, I do not think you thought this through. There are a large number of people that could benefit from their organs. I would ask how many organs they are willing to give up before we boil them in oil or draw and quarter them. If they say none, then we take them all. For that matter, take them all whatever they say. It would probably be the only time they ever helped anyone but themselves.

They have no hearts, their brains obviously stopped working years ago, their ears appear defunct, they can't see the obvious, they probably tanked their livers and while they do seem to have a lot of nerve they show no signs of having any spine.

What, exactly, would you have us harvest?

[I_B_Perky]

They have no hearts, their brains obviously stopped working years ago, their ears appear defunct, they can't see the obvious, they probably tanked their livers and while they do seem to have a lot of nerve they show no signs of having any spine.

What, exactly, would you have us harvest?

<sheepish look> Um... kidneys?

How about peckers? They seem quite good at screwing us. 

[dutch508]

<sheepish look> Um... kidneys?

How about peckers? They seem quite good at screwing us. 

Methane gas-


they're a bunch of assholes.