When politicians visit RP, do they just submit prepared answers to our questions or engage in a back and forth discussion?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:11:39 -0500

I missed the 1pm time with Senator Cruz, and was reading the questions thread to see his answers. It seems like he gave an answer to several questions, but I didn't see any responses to follow ups by RP members. When politicians show up, are they engaging in a live discussion or simply posting preprepared answers to questions provided to them ahead of time?

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 26 at 2016 4:13 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:13:45 -0500

LTC Private RallyPoint Member It looked like there was some of both.

Response by SPC Andrew Griffin made Feb 26 at 2016 4:13 PM

SPC Andrew Griffin — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:13:49 -0500

That's a Great Question brother!

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 26 at 2016 4:20 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:20:01 -0500

Great question LTC Private RallyPoint Member.
RallyPoint has generally announced when politicians will be "here" to answer our posted questions a week or so out. In general I have seen responses to many but not all questions on the "answer" day which tends to be a Friday I think. Over the weekend some additional questions are answered, etc.

Response by SSG Drew Cook made Feb 26 at 2016 4:20 PM

SSG Drew Cook — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:20:44 -0500

I'm also curious to know if these politicians were verified to actually be participants in these discussions rather than aides or interns.

Response by MAJ James Woods made Feb 26 at 2016 5:01 PM

MAJ James Woods — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:01:53 -0500

I also noticed that as well. The responses looked like talking points from the campaign spokesperson. Didn't look like politicians were actively engaged considering took forever to address questions. They're not taking us Veterans serious.

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Feb 26 at 2016 5:26 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 17:26:25 -0500

he was probably trying his best to genuinely answer as many members' questions as he could, versus only answering a few and then going back and forth on those specific answers. my preference is this way -- to see as many members as possible enjoy getting their questions answered.