https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175 Comment or question while the Socratic Seminar is happening. Add your name to each post. en-us 2017-01-09 21:43:46 UTC 2026-02-05 12:33:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146395961 Incumbency-Filibustering in my opinion while may not allow for compromise can be quite useful or not depending on the situation. It can be used to effectively reach a one-sided decision regarding an issue, and whoever favor such issue and use a filibuster can be rewarded.

Now of course this doesn't necessarily come off as a good idea when you consider the possibility of trying to reach agreements and compromising because a filibuster is completely opposite to that.  ]]> 2017-01-10 21:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146395961 kroonrya000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396119 We could remove some government granted privileges like franking]]> 2017-01-10 21:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396119 kabelrac000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396146 2017-01-10 21:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396146 duffymak000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396185 I think that new incumbents could get reelected by having more important ideas to obtain, and obviously having term limits, therefore they can't be reelected over and over again, giving new people an option to go into office, therefore bringing in new ideas. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396185 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396198 I think that new challengers can have a chance at gaining office is by removing certain incumbency advantages, such as the franking privilege, so that they have to truly fundraise to send flyers to every home. I think that the candidates for the position could also have debates and prove that they are the better candidate.]]> 2017-01-10 21:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396198 stromgar000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396238 One thing that could be done in order to make not incumbents to have a better chance is to get rid of the extra funding that incumbents get]]> 2017-01-10 21:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396238 coxrya001 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396250 The incumbent and the challenger need to stand on equal ground, with all the benefits that incumbents receive it makes it hard, if not impossible, for the challenger to win. One way that this could be changed, with us as a people entering more of a media and internet usage era, would be to give both the incumbent and the challenger equal media coverage regardless of what extra money the incumbent would spend over the challenger.]]> 2017-01-10 21:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396250 hytrehol000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396265 Similar to the candidate and Bill McKay, even though the incumbent has the advantage, the better candidate can win. Although, if Incumbents weren't provided the extra advantages such as franking privileges or extra funding, then challengers would be given an equal chance. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396265 matiaalo000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396321 They could have new ideas and also improve upon. That's what Andy said and I agree with that.]]> 2017-01-10 21:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396321 kabelrac000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396414 2017-01-10 21:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396414 stromgar000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396462 I agree with Andy on the fact that they should enact an amendment so that Incumbents cant create those such laws but that simply wouldn't happen because the congressmen benefit from it so why would they enact something like that.]]> 2017-01-10 21:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396462 hauglnat000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396464 people who are challenging an incumbent position should present different ideas and be willing to invest more time and money into their campaign.]]> 2017-01-10 21:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396464 colmeand000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396650 They are well known for the things that they have done like passing the right bills and get people to like them. The challengers have nothing to start out and most likely have less money than incumbents to become well known.]]> 2017-01-10 21:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396650 hytrehol000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396766 I think because people who are already in power don't want to lose power, our human morals are lost in the realm of giving challengers an equal chance because those who are already in office don't want to lose their position and therefore no one in legislation, executive, or judicial branch will check the legislative branch when they don't make changes for equality.]]> 2017-01-10 21:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396766 stromgar000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396973 Powerful is a great thing but if congress is too powerful, then checks and balances would start to crumble]]> 2017-01-10 21:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396973 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396988 I somewhat agree with Isaiah's comment. I get where he's coming from. If every member of congress was treated equally and with equal power, nothing would really get done. With unbalanced powers, one party is in charge, and power is given to the stronger party.]]> 2017-01-10 21:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146396988 kabelrac000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397138 2017-01-10 21:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397138 kroonrya000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397234 Humans are creatures of habit, they like voting for people from whom they can expect a constant (albeit boring and possibly non productive) result ]]> 2017-01-10 21:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397234 matiaalo000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397281 The Congress are more powerful than the other branches. They can make laws and can do so with or without the president's consent. Congress can remove a president or a Supreme Court justice.]]> 2017-01-10 21:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397281 duffymak000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397340 The issue of having more people within Congress, is it's going to add another year of voting. Therefore, this is more likely to turn more people off from voting even more. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397340 olsongab000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397907 If there are more people in the seats it would be harder for people to agree on things and nothing would get done.]]> 2017-01-10 21:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397907 stromgar000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397942 diversity is a good thing though because it makes it so that more groups are represented and have their say in government]]> 2017-01-10 21:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146397942 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398021 I think that diversity can be a good thing, as long as we can categorize that diversity. With so many different views of things, people should compromise, come together, and support one cause instead of fight for two similar causes. It's impossible to have every race, religion, cause, etc. represented in the government without having every American in government. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398021 olsongab000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398202 I agree with Andy. Having a bunch of old men representing our country is not a good idea. There is no voice for the younger generation. Old people tend to stick with old traditions.]]> 2017-01-10 21:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398202 grantave000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398228 I don't think there's a way to represent all the people 100% fairly all the time no matter what kind of restrictions or tests there are. People will always disagree especially in a leadership role like congress.]]> 2017-01-10 21:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398228 duffymak000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398324 There is honestly no way you could represent everyone in the United States with just the people we have in office. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398324 alexisa000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398326 2017-01-10 21:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398326 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398449 Going based off of Hunter's comment/question, I think that candidates should be chosen based off of merit and skills, not diversity. People with higher education often do know about issues that need to be solved in America, not because they've experienced them but because they have done research and observed these situations. I say that the best candidate should win, not the most diverse.]]> 2017-01-10 21:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398449 kwarthun000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398962 If you imagine the creation of good and concise laws as a SANDWICH, Wouldn't you prefer quality over quantity!!! take time to perfect the ingredients in the law so their can be no argument that its perfect.]]> 2017-01-10 21:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146398962 schelnat000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399051 2017-01-10 21:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399051 mcgatmeg000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399058 I disagree that congressmen get paid too much. they have to deal with all the issues that are brought up in government and are the ones to weed through the best solutions. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399058 hauglnat000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399102 In the book it says that congressman makes 4 times the salary of a typical American family but they do put in alot of work and I think they deserve their salary.]]> 2017-01-10 21:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399102 kabelrac000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399172 2017-01-10 21:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399172 kabelrac000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399338 2017-01-10 21:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399338 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399348 I never thought of filibustering that way. I think that yes, filibustering does produce some progress and can change opinions, but it also is not the most ethical or educated way to solve problems. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:44:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399348 olsongab000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399533 If youre sitting listening to someone talk for hours on end and you get tired, your thoughts wont be as sharp and clear as if you were in a meeting for an hour or so. Filibusters aren't necessarily going to have an accurate reading.]]> 2017-01-10 21:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146399533 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400022 The first term that I put on my list was "representative". I want my congress to represent me as a member of society, not just another citizen. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400022 Greighsen https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400264 We could take a page from Norway and let any adult run in any public election. Mainly for the ability to incorporate younger generations into choice making]]> 2017-01-10 21:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400264 matiaalo000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400297 The importance for Congress is that they're Powerful. The Congress are more powerful than the other branches. They can make laws and can do so with or without the president's consent. ]]> 2017-01-10 21:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400297 olsongab000 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400334 let's go diversity!]]> 2017-01-10 21:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400334 brownrac003 https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400341 I like what Mrs. Ammons said, but I don't necessarily agree. It is a possibility that, by allowing minorities into programs, they can improve and change stereotypes and society. However, by allowing just anyone into programs, it can lower the standard of education and cause lower GPAs and test scores. I could see this go both ways. Hopefully it goes the way of the first scenario, but that won't always be the case.]]> 2017-01-10 21:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tammons1/20175/wish/146400341