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98. I asked Google, they gave the specific Supreme Court case

Tue Feb 17, 2026, 06:16 AM

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“Yes, based on the 1995 Supreme Court ruling in U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton, congressional term limits imposed by states are unconstitutional. The Court decided that states cannot add qualifications for federal office beyond those listed in Article I of the Constitution. A constitutional amendment is required to impose term limits.”

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Please, stop with the TERM LIMITS bs. [View all] 4bonhoffer Monday OP

You are so right. Americanme Monday #1

That's a good point Conjuay Monday #2

Same! EuterpeThelo Monday #9

re: "Agreed we should primary those who aren't effective" thesquanderer Monday #54

I agree with you. Its ridiculous. Callie1979 Monday #75

100% Right on! NT CommonHumanity Monday #3

I think that the longer someone stays in politics, the more likely they have convictions. everyonematters Monday #4

Yes, or to feather their nest, lately that's the goal Walleye Monday #6

The problem is that the LACK of term limits is what allows members of Congress to gain more seniority, pnwmom Monday #90

I agree 100%, besides it's unconstitutional, not that that matters anymore Walleye Monday #5

How is it unconstitutional? iemanja Monday #85

The Constitution sets the qualification for representatives and senators. TomSlick Monday #88

Ok iemanja Monday #94

I asked Google, they gave the specific Supreme Court case Walleye Yesterday #98

Term limits who have deprived us . . Michiblue Monday #7

There are just as many good reasons for term limits as there are bad ones. sop Monday #8

+1 leftstreet Monday #35

We need campaign finance reform MadameButterfly Monday #37

Because they are two sides of the same bright, shiny coin. Maru Kitteh Monday #65

i also object to the party putting thumbs on the scale to promote the leadership's MadameButterfly Monday #67

I agree with that. I guess I was primarily speaking to the poster's Maru Kitteh Monday #83

We have the same goal, I just think it's important to see these two issues separately MadameButterfly Yesterday #100

This message was self-deleted by its author Maru Kitteh Monday #76

Bingo. See reply at #39 harumph Monday #46

How about putting the other changes in place MadameButterfly Monday #68

They WHERE CALLED ELECTIONS now they are called how do we screw the voters and keep them from voting. usaf-vet Monday #10

which, of course - doesn't address the subject (or point made) in the OP in the slightest ... - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Monday #43

I agree PatSeg Monday #11

we need real term limits..two terms and out... agingdem Monday #12

Even for the House, where each term is only 2 years? ShazzieB Yesterday #101

I've been preaching this for years. Not to mention the revolving door to lobbying would accelerate... themaguffin Monday #13

Term limits are aniicemocratic. If they've been there too long vote em out. tirebiter Monday #14

There are so many things that need to be reformed before we can even consider term limits ibegurpard Monday #15

Preach! ybbor Monday #16

The problem is gerrymandering, not term limits. Emile Monday #17

I've been arguing against term limits for years. Martin Eden Monday #18

Very difficult to overcome incumbent name recognition MichMan Monday #81

Every citizen should recognize the name of their representative in the House and both senators Martin Eden Monday #87

I believe name recognition is a significant factor for many voters MichMan Monday #91

And THAT is why our representative democracy is so dysfunctional Martin Eden Monday #93

Totally agree DownriverDem Monday #19

I'll take it a step further Polybius Monday #20

let's hold off until trump is out. We don't need to give him even more incentive to fuck things up. themaguffin Monday #22

He's more unpopular than ever now though Polybius Monday #23

Obama isn't going to run. Getting past this shit show is priority 1 themaguffin Monday #61

at this point - cab67 Monday #70

100% agree. The best argument against term limits is this question: Pototan Monday #21

I like that analogy. tinrobot Monday #29

No question homegirl Monday #89

Yes! radical noodle Monday #24

If elections define one's term . . . otchmoson Monday #25

it just empowers staffers. mopinko Monday #26

Yes, because it's important to have octogenerians driving our culture relayerbob Monday #27

Thank you. We need to fix election financing, gerrymandering, and the electoral college. tinrobot Monday #28

I would make one exception - cab67 Monday #30

there is no way to remove Supreme Court justices ibegurpard Monday #32

Seems like a reasonable idea. calimary 20 hrs ago #103

Please stop telling people what to consider/debate Mysterian Monday #31

How about for SCOTUS? CaptainTruth Monday #33

The voters NEVER got a choice there stopdiggin Monday #52

Yes, clearly. And I still think it makes sense to have term limits for SCOTUS. CaptainTruth Monday #60

I'm in favor of 8 years for SC Justices LogDog75 Monday #71

Interesting. Thanks for sharing! CaptainTruth Monday #80

I agree with you and add this point: Mr. Mustard 2023 Monday #34

Make them fill out job applications leftstreet Monday #36

What we need is campaign finance reform Beausoleil Monday #38

I used to be in the no term limits camp - not anymore. harumph Monday #39

except that 'term limits' doesn't really address any of the aggrievements you have with the system stopdiggin Monday #49

I think we need an age limit for service Mosby Monday #40

You are right. I was so impressed with our Dems in Congress during the Ghislaine Bondi hearings this past weekend Maraya1969 Monday #41

I believe in term limits. Layzeebeaver Monday #42

Term limits has always been the province of the low brow, bumper sticker mentality stopdiggin Monday #44

Term limits don't solve a single problem. Its a populist slogan that adds zero value to anything. FascismIsDeath Monday #45

I'm a believer in term limits. However, back during the Gingrich days, the repugs talked term limits until they got Wonder Why Monday #47

Do you favor repeal of the 22nd amendment? n/t Shrek Monday #48

Both that and the age-baiting arguments have too many flaws Torchlight Monday #50

We already have term limits: the voting cycle. Get the vote out. Stop accepting your vote means nothing ... marble falls Monday #51

Florida is the poster child for the corrupting influence of term limits. hay rick Monday #53

B I.N.G.O. markodochartaigh Monday #57

I disagree ABC123Easy Monday #55

In my opinion - cab67 Monday #69

You may be able to pass laws to limit partisan gerrymandering, BUT . . . markpkessinger Monday #73

Agreed! ABC123Easy Monday #82

It doesn't solve it for the Senate The Revolution Yesterday #97

WHY IS NOBODY SAYING the bottom line. markodochartaigh Monday #56

Example: what if Chris Murphy of Adam Schiff were ALBliberal Monday #58

I am with you on this. pandr32 Monday #59

Agreed, for additional reasons: Exp Monday #62

Nationalization of politics, blaming those crooks off in Washington, Drain the Swamp. But not their own reps! betsuni Monday #63

Completely agree! MatthewStLouis Monday #64

Agree completely. Term limits are really just a limit on Democracy. It's telling voters they can't have their chosen tritsofme Monday #66

I favor term limits for Executive offices and Supreme Courts LogDog75 Monday #72

Sorry I still support an Amendment for term limits. Lifetime seats have gotten ridiculous. Callie1979 Monday #74

Dingell family from Detroit area MichMan Monday #92

Perfect example. I wasnt aware of John Sr; 93 YEARS!!?? This is exactly the problem. Callie1979 Yesterday #99

Citizen's United is the "corporate wet dream" that term limits, well, limits Dave says Monday #77

I whole heartedly agree 👍 Figarosmom Monday #78

Agreed! People only want term limits when the don't like who's in office. JohnnyRingo Monday #79

Why is it that people think they have a right to censors others' posts and thoughts iemanja Monday #84

Censoring posts and thoughts happens every day here Shrek Yesterday #102

Can we at least change the presidential term limit to 1 week for this presidency only? mdbl Monday #86

Term limits are stupid AncientOfDays Yesterday #95

I absolutely support term limits and age limits for government. No more geriatric politicians. Melon Yesterday #96