Obama’s Path From Critic to Overseer of Spying

Platapus · 01-21-14, 05:32 PM

I don't see how having "amateur" members of congress will automatically be an improvement.

If a congresscritter knows he or she only has short time in office, what is to prevent them from just doing what will benefit them in the short term and then leave the problems to the next "amateur"?

It is not the length of the term/terms that is the problem. The problem is the person.

Ducimus · 01-21-14, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

I don't see how having "amateur" members of congress will automatically be an improvement.

If a congresscritter knows he or she only has short time in office, what is to prevent them from just doing what will benefit them in the short term and then leave the problems to the next "amateur"?

It is not the length of the term/terms that is the problem. The problem is the person.

I would say that it is partially because of the length of terms and near unlimited time to hold the power of office, is one reason why we get the people we do in office. I've heard all the "amature" and "continuity" arguments before and I am unconvinced. I would give senator's like Feinstien as a great example why. The power someone like her wields through committee is frightening, and she or someone like her is at the center of our dwindling civil rights and liberties. Furthermore, the longer someone is part of the washington club, the more locked in to party politiics and ideology they seem to become.

Overall, all arguments considered, I think a maximum of 4 two year terms for a Representative, and a maximum of 2 six year terms for a Senator, is quite reasonable.

soopaman2 · 01-21-14, 07:30 PM

You forgot the power the California wicked witch of the west, Nancy Pelosi has, despite not being in charge anymore.

It reminds me of an Eddie Murphy movie, called the distinguished Gentleman,. He was a con man, who got himself elected because he shared a name with the old congressman who died, he preyed on idiots who pull the lever based on habit, and not education. Funny enough, this happened in Florida, long before the Bush Brothers election rigging debacle.

This is the main problem, partisan nonsense.

"Well,we always vote Jefferson"

movie quote.

Except in real life, the conman never has a change of heart.

01-21-14, 05:32 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,380 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I don't see how having "amateur" members of congress will automatically be an improvement. If a congresscritter knows he or she only has short time in office, what is to prevent them from just doing what will benefit them in the short term and then leave the problems to the next "amateur"? It is not the length of the term/terms that is the problem. The problem is the person. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-21-14, 07:30 PM	#3
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	You forgot the power the California wicked witch of the west, Nancy Pelosi has, despite not being in charge anymore. It reminds me of an Eddie Murphy movie, called the distinguished Gentleman,. He was a con man, who got himself elected because he shared a name with the old congressman who died, he preyed on idiots who pull the lever based on habit, and not education. Funny enough, this happened in Florida, long before the Bush Brothers election rigging debacle. This is the main problem, partisan nonsense. "Well,we always vote Jefferson" movie quote. Except in real life, the conman never has a change of heart. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.