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This might actually get something accomplished. Tired of watching politicians being basically voted in for life. Imagine, if they actually had to pay attention and do a job. With repercussions.
I disagree, we'll just get a new crook every two years to take care of their pal$ , same as the one that preceded them.
Better to deny them of as much power as possible, that way, no favors to sell.
I disagree with the OP. Term limits are good but making even more elections is not efficient. Not only is there much more money wasted on campaigning, elections, and lobbying - but our government will be even more short-sighted than it already is. So often they don't care about what happens 10 years from now, they just want that instant satisfaction or the headline.
I disagree with the OP. Term limits are good but making even more elections is not efficient. Not only is there much more money wasted on campaigning, elections, and lobbying - but our government will be even more short-sighted than it already is. So often they don't care about what happens 10 years from now, they just want that instant satisfaction or the headline.
It takes most of them 2 years to find the restrooms. I don't like career politicians and think they have no place in government, but I don't think a single 2 year term is long enough. I think perhaps a maximum of 2 four year terms, much the same as the POTUS would suffice. They would be there long enough to understand the system and possibly do some good, and not long enough to get their tentacles imbedded too deeply.
I too think 2 years is too short. Other hand, I think it's A BIT arrogant of anyONE to think they are THE BEST candidate from their state for over 30 years, etc. (Pa-lease!) So, I do think we've come to a place of needing term limits. I don't think service in congress was meant to be/come a 'career'. And, if one wants to 'serve' longer - let them do that elsewhere.
I like the proposal in 'The Liberty Amendments' -
AN AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
SECTION 1: No person may serve more than twelve years as a member of Congress, whether such service is exclusively in the House or the Senate or combined in both Houses.
SECTION 2: Upon ratification of this Article, any incumbent member of Congress whose term exceeds the twelve-year limit shall complete the current term, but thereafter shall be ineligible for further service as a member of Congress.
I too think 2 years is too short. Other hand, I think it's A BIT arrogant of anyONE to think they are THE BEST candidate from their state for over 30 years, etc. (Pa-lease!) So, I do think we've come to a place of needing term limits. I don't think service in congress was meant to be/come a 'career'. And, if one wants to 'serve' longer - let them do that elsewhere.
I like the proposal in 'The Liberty Amendments' -
AN AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH TERM LIMITS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
SECTION 1: No person may serve more than twelve years as a member of Congress, whether such service is exclusively in the House or the Senate or combined in both Houses.
SECTION 2: Upon ratification of this Article, any incumbent member of Congress whose term exceeds the twelve-year limit shall complete the current term, but thereafter shall be ineligible for further service as a member of Congress.
I like the idea of term limits too, but I also realize that the rewards these sleaze bags collect for screwing the public largely comes after they have left office.
Better to limit what they may do in the first place.
I like the idea of term limits too, but I also realize that the rewards these sleaze bags collect for screwing the public largely comes after they have left office.
Better to limit what they may do in the first place.
The rewards come after they have left office because they've been in office for a long period of time and they have close ties to people who are still in office. They sell their influence. But if they were all serving strictly limited terms then they would never get the influence to sell. Also, if they were all serving strictly limited terms then they would not have ongoing political careers to protect so they wouldn't be making decisions based on what was likely to get them re-elected rather than what was best for the nation.
This might actually get something accomplished. Tired of watching politicians being basically voted in for life. Imagine, if they actually had to pay attention and do a job. With repercussions.
Here's a better idea.
1. Term Limits.
2. IF you get elected, you must turn over ALL real property and money with exception of clothes to the government, who will provide you with a place to live and 2 vehicles to drive, 1 for you, 1 for family, along with food and necessities. IF upon the end of your term, we have run a deficit, you forfeit an amount equal to your percentage of the deficit based on number of elected officials, divided into deficit amount. IF the government has more than spent, then you earn by that same percentage. This is ALL based on no additional taxes or fees during your term of office.
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2 year terms for all politicians.
