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Maybe he should have done that back in 2017?
what a f***ing buffoon. he could do it all 2 years ago. back then it could have been passed, theoretically. to submit it now is just a stupid theatrics, an act with no consequences.
I'm ok with that.To be honest I don't think 6 years is long enough, but I think there should be term limits.
It's a catch 22, leave them in forever and you get career politicians. Don't let anyone stay long enough and you end up with 1. no oversight of unelected bureaucrats and 2. no continuity between congresses.
Yeah I was thinking 8 years on Congress but I'd rather have them out than in for lifeTo be honest I don't think 6 years is long enough, but I think there should be term limits.
It's a catch 22, leave them in forever and you get career politicians. Don't let anyone stay long enough and you end up with 1. no oversight of unelected bureaucrats and 2. no continuity between congresses.
McChicken made it very clear that wasn’t happening while he was the majority leader in the Senate. Now he is notwhat a f***ing buffoon. he could do it all 2 years ago. back then it could have been passed, theoretically. to submit it now is just a stupid theatrics, an act with no consequences.
When career bureaucrats are running rampant with no accountability because they only have to outlast a max of 6 years of a thorn in their side, people will be questioning term limits. Needs to be more like 8-10 IMO.I'm ok with that.
The less congress is able to accomplish the better off we are.
A lot more. Think of all the paid stuff they get.If only...
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ETA: The median household income for a US household is $78,500. So our wonderful "leaders" make more than double your median household for a part-time job.
I agree.When career bureaucrats are running rampant with no accountability because they only have to outlast a max of 6 years of a thorn in their side, people will be questioning term limits. Needs to be more like 8-10 IMO.
I still think we need to make congress a part time job. Make em like NFL refs. Go home, work a real job that pays the bills, and show up a few times a year to handle business. And cut their f***ing salaries.
In the last term, they can't introduce new bills. Make a "lame duck act." Voting only.I agree.
I used to be all pro term limits. But term limits can have disadvantages. A politician is on his/her second term. What is stopping him/her from going full retard with unconstitutional laws?
My guess is the only thing thst could stop them is turning people off from the party and costing the future D or R the seat. But, since when do politicians care about the next guy?
I am torn on this one. It is like there is no good middle ground.
But then you can argue it is a disservice to the people they represent.In the last term, they can't introduce new bills. Make a "lame duck act." Voting only.
McChicken made it very clear that wasn’t happening while he was the majority leader in the Senate. Now he is not
It’s like uncle joe wearing an American flag pin. Just for show.Amendment has a snowball's chance in hell of getting done
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ETA: The median household income for a US household is $78,500. So our wonderful "leaders" make more than double your median household for a part-time job.
If only...
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ETA: The median household income for a US household is $78,500. So our wonderful "leaders" make more than double your median household for a part-time job.
this is not how most of them make money. Most of them become millionaires and NOT from their salary while in the office. Lobby jobs, access, consulting ... .gov has been a revolving door for corp jobs, just look at Google and how many execs go back and forth.
I'd rather see an amendment that .gov budget can't be higher than % of GDP and no unbalanced budgets. Cut off the money and the beast dies. (... or turns into an actual servant)
Amendment has a snowball's chance in hell of getting done
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I'm gonna get flamed by the "I wants what I wants" contingent here, but GOOD!
Term limits were never part of the Constitution until the 1940's (50's?). Original founders didn't see a purpose in usurping the will of the people in the states. Hence, representative government.
Heck, we wouldn't have presidential term limits today if it wasn't for FDR. That toolbag decided he was better than Washington and ran a 3rd time. The point of a presidential term limit is to stop us from having a dictator. (Keep in mind that people were SHOCKED that Washington stepped down after 8 years - many fully expected the government to morph over the next several years into a monarchy with him as king.)
Term limits for Congress means the state of mASS has control over the decisions of the people of the state of Tennessee and vice versa.
Flame on!
I agree.
I used to be all pro term limits. But term limits can have disadvantages. A politician is on his/her second term. What is stopping him/her from going full retard with unconstitutional laws?
My guess is the only thing that could stop them is turning people off from the party and costing the future D or R the seat. But, since when do politicians care about the next guy?
I am torn on this one. It is like there is no good middle ground.
Of course, this could be taken care of with a strong Supreme Court that was impartial. But we don't seem to have one of those.