On Dec 19, 12:48*pm, RLM wrote:
On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:24:22 -0800, Steve B wrote:

* *snipped because I think Franken is just the latest who in whoville.

A lot of reformers end up serving only one term. *Seems like they can't
get the endorsements they need for reelection. *I think the guy is one
level above pond scum, but as stated, let's see what he can do. *He may
be a poor excuse for a comedian and person, but maybe he can help change
some things that need to be changed. *Or even just shake the tree.

Steve

I'm of the opinion that we need to make some changes to the old bribery
scam that runs our government. Make it impossible for any person to hold
any office for two terms in succession in the same office. If they are of
quality, they could run for a position in the other house of Congress,
President or supreme court justice "if qualified". Stagger all so they are
rotated every two years except the President. The supreme court would
rotate three of the nine every two years giving them a four year term.
They can rerun for any position as many times as they are able to succeed
just no two terms in a row.

More than a limited two party system and do away with a representative
republic with the electoral college. Direct vote by the popular vote to
rule. The country is smaller in it's ability register a vote at the speed
of light that the internet and phone lines represent. Make some real
changes quickly. Pull out and discard the weeds as it is.

I believe there should be term limits on all politicians

We will never achieve self rule with an antiquated constitution. We were
brain washed from elementary school that this is the best and only system..
It is no longer a living document. It has been choked to death by a ruling
party system that only represents two limited views, for limited amounts of
time. Always for sale.

I dont' agree that the constitution is antiquated. But I do believe
the process works well when adhered to.


We now have a bunch of "GOLD" bricks that know nothing except were to hide
the gold.


If that applies to too many long termers, you got that right!