H CON RES 27

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that James Brown, also known as the "God Father of Soul", should be recognized for his contributions to American music as one of the greatest and most influential entertainers of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s as an American cultural icon.
Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel
 
Status: Active
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francophilia
Posted 226 days ago.
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Duh. Don't they have anything better to do??? REPLY
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tRANIS
Posted 120 days ago.
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Yeah exactly. There are much more pressing matters to attend to.
 
Krytos
Posted 213 days ago.
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how do you think we get national monuments and buildings named after people who deserve it? Granted, its not the best use of tax payer dollars...but its a necessary function of the government to recognize its outstanding members of the public. REPLY
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ScarySquirrel
Posted 51 days ago.
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Those who have earned their place in history do not need the approval of the Congress. Those who have not, do not deserve the approval of the Congress.
 
intilli4
Posted 119 days ago.
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I hope you all remember that he was a woman beater and a heavy drug user. I don't want my government commending a person like this. What kind of example are we setting for the younger generation? REPLY
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ScarySquirrel
Posted 51 days ago.
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Winston Churchill chain smoked and abused alcohol. The Beatles... Many great men had personal foibles, or abused their familiars, but this does not diminish their accomplishments themselves.
 
Teknokossack
Posted 241 days ago.
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from the Godfather himself......... ".....Get involved! Get involved!" REPLY
 
 
hendrickson.cory
Posted 226 days ago.
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He was a wonderful musician, but let's get serious. There is a lot they can do to impact our daily lives. This is not one of these issues. Shame on Rangel for even introducing this. REPLY
 
 
Posted 214 days ago.
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I agree with francophilia. This is a waste of tax payer money that this is even considered. REPLY
 
 
aqcarter
Posted 214 days ago.
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I agree complete waste of tax payer money, BTW James Brown is, and always will be, the man! REPLY
 
 
srwsearch@yahoo.de
Posted 213 days ago.
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Why is our tax money going to pay for this debate instead of why in the world our budget has risen to over $3.1TRILLION dollars? REPLY
 
 
amandafrench
Posted 213 days ago.
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What the hell? I had no idea that they voted on this kind of thing in the House. I mean, if it was to put him on a stamp or put up a statue to him or something concrete, maybe, but just to "recognize" him? (Of course, I haven't read the whole bill.) Get on DOWN sith your funky selves. REPLY
 
 
Krytos
Posted 213 days ago.
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I think the procedure would go something like this. "As recognized in H con res 27 A proposed statue to be erected at xxxxx location" REPLY
 
 
christophdanger
Posted 208 days ago.
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Yeah this may not have anything to do with anything, but why so many NOs? James Brown rules! REPLY
 
 
greystreet
Posted 207 days ago.
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We have much more important things to do with our time than to even think about this. Focus on hungry, the poor, those without health care. This is a waste of electrons on my laptop screen. REPLY
 
 
nitramnaginal
Posted 187 days ago.
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Yeah, let's honor this drugged-up miscreant who liked to beat on women...I smell Al Sharpton in this somewhere. REPLY
 
 
rick45
Posted 184 days ago.
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Once again a total waste of tax payers money! REPLY
 
 
sumit
Posted 163 days ago.
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It is not the correct way to explain. REPLY
 
 
Abaddon
Posted 148 days ago.
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sense is worthless, If you want something done, make a bill. REPLY
 
 
julienstockwell
Posted 120 days ago.
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I can't believe that this gets anywhere near the pipeline let alone gets 19 cosponsors. James Brown's great enough that we really don't need to waste our representatives' time. REPLY
 
 
christopherritter
Posted 119 days ago.
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Consider this your first offense. The next time you're caught messing around on work time you're going to receive a demerit. REPLY
 
 
sumit
Posted 114 days ago.
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I too agree. REPLY
 
 
Cl3ver
Posted 84 days ago.
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Waste of time. REPLY
 
 
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