Term Limits

[Hunerwadel]

What happens at age 70?

According to my great grand kids you start smelling funny.

 

[508mikey]

What happens at age 70?

most people with money try and enjoy whats left of their life

 

[508mikey]

That's what got Bear Bryant to retire, if I recall.

for a couple months - just like Paterno

 

[Wireless1]

No I don’t see how term limits would reduce the power of the parties. Explain please.

Today the party’s depend on supporting only a few each cycle because they depend on some incumbents to automatically win. Each party throws significant support in only a hand full of races to try and swing the balance of power. If every seat was truly up for grabs every (fill in the blank) years the McConnell’s Schumers and Pelosis would never develop the power to leverage against members of their own party either

 

[Grand Vol]

Term limits, 18 years max for representatives (9 terms) 18 for senators (3 terms)
20 year max for federal judges
Repeal the 17th Amendment
mandatory retirement at age 70 for all elected and appointed federal officials and judges
1 year minimum “cooling off” period before any term- limited or retired federal employee can join a lobbying firm
During that cooling off period, former representatives must live in the district they represented and senators must live in their respective state capital. As private citizens.
Once term-limited, you cannot run for another elected or appointed office at the federal level. If you wish to remain in politics, it is at the state level.

I'm going even less. 12 years total. Either 6 terms as Rep, 2 terms as Senator or 3 as Rep, 1 as Senator.

Not both. 12 years and no pension. Then GTFO.

 

[DonjoVol]

I'm going even less. 12 years total. Either 6 terms as Rep, 2 terms as Senator or 3 as Rep, 1 as Senator.

Not both. 12 years and no pension. Then GTFO.

I say 8 years at the federal level max just like the president. 4 years terms for both the House and Senate. Instead of 2 year and 6 year terms like we see now.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

No US Presidents or Congress over age 70

65. They make me quit at 65 and I can only kill 300 people at a time, and only once at that. They can do it over and over.

 

[ALStateLineVol]

President goes to 1 term but make it 6 years, House & Senate stay same but no more than 18 years. Same for Supreme Court, 1 rotates off every 2 years. No-one in any federal position can be elected if over 70 on day of swear in. Must go on SSN and medicare once retired, no more "lifetime" benefits.

I'm sure many more things but this is a start I would love to see.

 

[utvolpj]

One of the major issues with our structure is the lack of long term planning. Why would anyone push a 10-15yr project knowing they will never get credit or it could get scraped half way through? This would greatly exacerbate that instead of fixing any perceived issue. Shrink govt and vote for smarter people

 

[DonjoVol]

One of the major issues with our structure is the lack of long term planning. Why would anyone push a 10-15yr project knowing they will never get credit or it could get scraped half way through? This would greatly exacerbate that instead of fixing any perceived issue. Shrink govt and vote for smarter people

What about private companies enriching themselves at the benefit of the government? Should we put a stop to that?

 

[hog88]

One of the major issues with our structure is the lack of long term planning. Why would anyone push a 10-15yr project knowing they will never get credit or it could get scraped half way through? This would greatly exacerbate that instead of fixing any perceived issue. Shrink govt and vote for smarter people

Yep, our system promotes only looking only as far ahead as the next election.

 

[rekinhavoc]

Eric Swalwell, Pramila Jayapal claim to fear ‘workplace violent event’ from House GOP

Only one of these are for term limits.

Hint: It's not the gassy China rube or the one that looks like she took a frying pan to the face.

 

[Majors]

Yea, start with the supreme court. It's a no brainer.

So don’t start with the senators who meet or control the hearings of the justices

 

[Majors]

I'm going even less. 12 years total. Either 6 terms as Rep, 2 terms as Senator or 3 as Rep, 1 as Senator.

Not both. 12 years and no pension. Then GTFO.

If you can’t get it done in 12 years then it’s time to move on.

 

[Majors]

Eric Swalwell, Pramila Jayapal claim to fear ‘workplace violent event’ from House GOP

Only one of these are for term limits.

Hint: It's not the gassy China rube or the one that looks like she took a frying pan to the face.

And Eric thought China Spy loved him. At this point can only blame those who vote for him, they allowed it.

 

[ButchPlz]

And Eric thought China Spy loved him. At this point can only blame those who vote for him, they allowed it.

Crapping yourself on live TV should be an instant removal from office.

 

[FLVOL_79]

No one gets more than 10 years.
Lower the salary.
Do away with the salary for life.
Requirement to purchase their own healthcare insurance like average citizens.
Enforced public hangings for insider trading.

Just my opinion.

That isn't a thing.

 

[rekinhavoc]

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy officially ends proxy voting

Good now term limits.

 

[rekinhavoc]

FTX Lawyers Threaten Politicians: Return Donations or Be Sued

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

No US Presidents or Congress over age 70

and under 50.

 

[tnutater]

One and done for all offices.
NEVER vote to reelect for anyone.
Give a thief enough time and you will get stolen from.

 

[rekinhavoc]

Sen. Dianne Feinstein appears unaware of her retirement announcement during reporter gaggle: reports

 

[newyorkvol]

Not sure where to put this, but this has been an interesting change in elections during the internet/social media days. I used to think I wanted term limits, but it’s been argued here that we do have them….they’re called elections. What we need is real campaign finance reform. And I particularly don’t like the fact that money from outside a voting district can influence an election. Why does someone from NYC get to influence an election in rural Virginia or vice versa. I think campaign contributions should only be allowed from those voters eligible to vote in that election.

 

[ButchPlz]

Not sure where to put this, but this has been an interesting change in elections during the internet/social media days. I used to think I wanted term limits, but it’s been argued here that we do have them….they’re called elections. What we need is real campaign finance reform. And I particularly don’t like the fact that money from outside a voting district can influence an election. Why does someone from NYC get to influence an election in rural Virginia or vice versa. I think campaign contributions should only be allowed from those voters eligible to vote in that election.

Fully agree with that sentiment. The insight of a New Yorker is generally not applicable or welcome in a place that they both have no experience in nor share core values and needs with. Liberals will parrot lines about "self determination" and "democracy" yet do all they can feasibly do to interfere with both.

 

[hog88]

Not sure where to put this, but this has been an interesting change in elections during the internet/social media days. I used to think I wanted term limits, but it’s been argued here that we do have them….they’re called elections. What we need is real campaign finance reform. And I particularly don’t like the fact that money from outside a voting district can influence an election. Why does someone from NYC get to influence an election in rural Virginia or vice versa. I think campaign contributions should only be allowed from those voters eligible to vote in that election.

Nice idea but considering the immense power and control the federal government has been allowed to assume house reps aren't just representing their districts anymore. Limiting campaign contributions to only those who reside in a particular district would be an infringement on free speech.