Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Please, stop with the TERM LIMITS bs. [View all]
Shrek
(4,403 posts)48. Do you favor repeal of the 22nd amendment? n/t
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
89 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
I think that the longer someone stays in politics, the more likely they have convictions.
everyonematters
12 hrs ago
#4
i also object to the party putting thumbs on the scale to promote the leadership's
MadameButterfly
6 hrs ago
#67
They WHERE CALLED ELECTIONS now they are called how do we screw the voters and keep them from voting.
usaf-vet
11 hrs ago
#10
which, of course - doesn't address the subject (or point made) in the OP in the slightest ... - - -(nt)-
stopdiggin
10 hrs ago
#43
I've been preaching this for years. Not to mention the revolving door to lobbying would accelerate...
themaguffin
11 hrs ago
#13
Term limits are aniicemocratic. If they've been there too long vote em out.
tirebiter
11 hrs ago
#14
There are so many things that need to be reformed before we can even consider term limits
ibegurpard
11 hrs ago
#15
Every citizen should recognize the name of their representative in the House and both senators
Martin Eden
58 min ago
#87
let's hold off until trump is out. We don't need to give him even more incentive to fuck things up.
themaguffin
11 hrs ago
#22
Thank you. We need to fix election financing, gerrymandering, and the electoral college.
tinrobot
11 hrs ago
#28
Yes, clearly. And I still think it makes sense to have term limits for SCOTUS.
CaptainTruth
9 hrs ago
#60
except that 'term limits' doesn't really address any of the aggrievements you have with the system
stopdiggin
9 hrs ago
#49
You are right. I was so impressed with our Dems in Congress during the Ghislaine Bondi hearings this past weekend
Maraya1969
10 hrs ago
#41
Term limits has always been the province of the low brow, bumper sticker mentality
stopdiggin
10 hrs ago
#44
Term limits don't solve a single problem. Its a populist slogan that adds zero value to anything.
FascismIsDeath
10 hrs ago
#45
I'm a believer in term limits. However, back during the Gingrich days, the repugs talked term limits until they got
Wonder Why
9 hrs ago
#47
We already have term limits: the voting cycle. Get the vote out. Stop accepting your vote means nothing ...
marble falls
9 hrs ago
#51
You may be able to pass laws to limit partisan gerrymandering, BUT . . .
markpkessinger
4 hrs ago
#73
Nationalization of politics, blaming those crooks off in Washington, Drain the Swamp. But not their own reps!
betsuni
9 hrs ago
#63
Agree completely. Term limits are really just a limit on Democracy. It's telling voters they can't have their chosen
tritsofme
8 hrs ago
#66
Sorry I still support an Amendment for term limits. Lifetime seats have gotten ridiculous.
Callie1979
4 hrs ago
#74
Citizen's United is the "corporate wet dream" that term limits, well, limits
Dave says
3 hrs ago
#77
Why is it that people think they have a right to censors others' posts and thoughts
iemanja
2 hrs ago
#84