Great Idea William. Any thoughts on terms limits across the board in our government ? This may be naive , if elected officials would concentrate on keeping their words vs keeping their seat .
In general, I think we have term limits... they're called elections. (smirk)
One of the books we will read, Frances, is about gerrymandering. That's the problem in politics, not "term limits," per se. Congress and political parties have made districts that make meaningful choices about electoral outcomes meaningless.
If terms were limited, we wouldn't have Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, etc. Just as a freshman congressperson got their bearings, learned how to navigate the network in DC, and developed a following, they get kicked out? Is AOC going to lose her integrity at some point? I would not support term limits for the House in particular, as they must be reaffirmed so often. But for the President and the Supremes, I think yes.
Problem with politics is that you have to promise something you might not be able to deliver.
But I believe politicians should never promise something their prospective future office cannot deliver. For example. A national mp/Congressional leader cannot deliver better bins or street cleaning.
Great Idea William. Any thoughts on terms limits across the board in our government ? This may be naive , if elected officials would concentrate on keeping their words vs keeping their seat .
In general, I think we have term limits... they're called elections. (smirk)
One of the books we will read, Frances, is about gerrymandering. That's the problem in politics, not "term limits," per se. Congress and political parties have made districts that make meaningful choices about electoral outcomes meaningless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGLRJ12uqmk
We will discuss it in more detail when we get to the book... I won't spoil it. But it's gerrymandering that's the real issue, not term limits per se.
If terms were limited, we wouldn't have Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, etc. Just as a freshman congressperson got their bearings, learned how to navigate the network in DC, and developed a following, they get kicked out? Is AOC going to lose her integrity at some point? I would not support term limits for the House in particular, as they must be reaffirmed so often. But for the President and the Supremes, I think yes.
Hi John,
Thanks for the response.
Problem with politics is that you have to promise something you might not be able to deliver.
But I believe politicians should never promise something their prospective future office cannot deliver. For example. A national mp/Congressional leader cannot deliver better bins or street cleaning.
Excited
Count me in. I've been reading classics lately in an effort to fill the gaping holes in my education. Happy to let your erudition guide my choices.
Can’t wait
So cool, I love reading any book, and I am always excited to add to my reading list. I keep it long because I read books above all entertainment.