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re: Is this the most divided our nation has been in your lifetime?
Posted on 1/11/21 at 1:32 pm to LegendInMyMind
Posted on 1/11/21 at 1:32 pm to LegendInMyMind
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There is an easy solution. It will never happen, but it would fix most all of the issues. It is a two-fold approach:
1. Implement term limits. This would end the reign of the career politician. No good comes from it. Politics should not be looked at as a career path. It is a civic duty, a service to the country and its people. The fact that it has become a means to become a multi-millionaire is bad all the way around.
2. Reign in the power of the Executive Branch, specifically the over-reliance on Executive Orders. It has gotten out of hand and beyond the original intent. We've allowed the President to wield too much power, thus eliminating the impact of the Legislative Branch. When four or eight years can be undone with a few strokes of the pen, real progress is impossible. Force the legislative process to become the focus of our political system again. This would hold our representatives in the House and the Senate accountable and force them to work together.
I agree on point #2, and Congress is well within their right to take back some of that power.
I disagree on #1, unless we are talking lengthy term limits - say 8 terms for House and 4 terms for Senate. Those are just arbitrary numbers I threw out. A bigger impact on this issue would be campaign finance reform. It's insane that an incumbent can start a race with millions of dollars already in his or her war chest, usually before a primary or general opponent is even determined.
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Posted on 1/11/21 at 1:37 pm to The Spleen
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I disagree on #1,
Why?
Posted on 1/11/21 at 4:39 pm to The Spleen
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I disagree on #1, unless we are talking lengthy term limits - say 8 terms for House and 4 terms for Senate. Those are just arbitrary numbers I threw out. A bigger impact on this issue would be campaign finance reform. It's insane that an incumbent can start a race with millions of dollars already in his or her war chest, usually before a primary or general opponent is even determined.
I could see where a lengthier term could be a positive, but I don't know if it is enough to offset the negative. Eight years is a significant commitment. Two four year terms would keep fresh blood flowing, it would provide some urgency in working together and getting stuff accomplished. It would require the parties to actually work together within their own ranks, as well as with the other party. Best of all, it would sever ties with outside influences such as lobbyists.
ETA: It would also remove the cult of personality some of the lifelong politicians seem to have where they will be voted in regardless of their actions or record simply because they are someone's favorite.
This post was edited on 1/11/21 at 4:42 pm
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