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ABC123Easy

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55. I disagree

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 11:51 AM

Feb 16

While I do agree with your points on elections and money in politics, I'm for term limits, laws removing that money in politics you refer to, and anti gerrymandering laws.
As we've seen, we can't rely solely upon voting people out. If that were true, Lauren Boebert, MTG, Jim Jordan, etc....wouldn't keep getting elected.
I live in NC where the GOP has rigged the districts to the point where it would take near 70% of the vote going to the Dems in order for them to take control of the general assembly.
Just saying, relying on elections doesn't cut it.

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Please, stop with the TERM LIMITS bs. [View all] 4bonhoffer Feb 16 OP

You are so right. Americanme Feb 16 #1

That's a good point Conjuay Feb 16 #2

Same! EuterpeThelo Feb 16 #9

re: "Agreed we should primary those who aren't effective" thesquanderer Feb 16 #54

I agree with you. Its ridiculous. Callie1979 Feb 16 #75

100% Right on! NT CommonHumanity Feb 16 #3

I think that the longer someone stays in politics, the more likely they have convictions. everyonematters Feb 16 #4

Yes, or to feather their nest, lately that's the goal Walleye Feb 16 #6

The problem is that the LACK of term limits is what allows members of Congress to gain more seniority, pnwmom Feb 16 #90

I agree 100%, besides it's unconstitutional, not that that matters anymore Walleye Feb 16 #5

How is it unconstitutional? iemanja Feb 16 #85

The Constitution sets the qualification for representatives and senators. TomSlick Feb 16 #88

Ok iemanja Feb 16 #94

I asked Google, they gave the specific Supreme Court case Walleye Feb 17 #98

Term limits who have deprived us . . Michiblue Feb 16 #7

There are just as many good reasons for term limits as there are bad ones. sop Feb 16 #8

+1 leftstreet Feb 16 #35

We need campaign finance reform MadameButterfly Feb 16 #37

Because they are two sides of the same bright, shiny coin. Maru Kitteh Feb 16 #65

i also object to the party putting thumbs on the scale to promote the leadership's MadameButterfly Feb 16 #67

I agree with that. I guess I was primarily speaking to the poster's Maru Kitteh Feb 16 #83

We have the same goal, I just think it's important to see these two issues separately MadameButterfly Feb 17 #100

This message was self-deleted by its author Maru Kitteh Feb 16 #76

Bingo. See reply at #39 harumph Feb 16 #46

How about putting the other changes in place MadameButterfly Feb 16 #68

They WHERE CALLED ELECTIONS now they are called how do we screw the voters and keep them from voting. usaf-vet Feb 16 #10

which, of course - doesn't address the subject (or point made) in the OP in the slightest ... - - -(nt)- stopdiggin Feb 16 #43

I agree PatSeg Feb 16 #11

we need real term limits..two terms and out... agingdem Feb 16 #12

Even for the House, where each term is only 2 years? ShazzieB Feb 17 #101

I've been preaching this for years. Not to mention the revolving door to lobbying would accelerate... themaguffin Feb 16 #13

Term limits are aniicemocratic. If they've been there too long vote em out. tirebiter Feb 16 #14

There are so many things that need to be reformed before we can even consider term limits ibegurpard Feb 16 #15

Preach! ybbor Feb 16 #16

The problem is gerrymandering, not term limits. Emile Feb 16 #17

I've been arguing against term limits for years. Martin Eden Feb 16 #18

Very difficult to overcome incumbent name recognition MichMan Feb 16 #81

Every citizen should recognize the name of their representative in the House and both senators Martin Eden Feb 16 #87

I believe name recognition is a significant factor for many voters MichMan Feb 16 #91

And THAT is why our representative democracy is so dysfunctional Martin Eden Feb 16 #93

Totally agree DownriverDem Feb 16 #19

I'll take it a step further Polybius Feb 16 #20

let's hold off until trump is out. We don't need to give him even more incentive to fuck things up. themaguffin Feb 16 #22

He's more unpopular than ever now though Polybius Feb 16 #23

Obama isn't going to run. Getting past this shit show is priority 1 themaguffin Feb 16 #61

at this point - cab67 Feb 16 #70

100% agree. The best argument against term limits is this question: Pototan Feb 16 #21

I like that analogy. tinrobot Feb 16 #29

No question homegirl Feb 16 #89

Yes! radical noodle Feb 16 #24

If elections define one's term . . . otchmoson Feb 16 #25

it just empowers staffers. mopinko Feb 16 #26

Yes, because it's important to have octogenerians driving our culture relayerbob Feb 16 #27

Thank you. We need to fix election financing, gerrymandering, and the electoral college. tinrobot Feb 16 #28

I would make one exception - cab67 Feb 16 #30

there is no way to remove Supreme Court justices ibegurpard Feb 16 #32

Seems like a reasonable idea. calimary Feb 17 #103

Please stop telling people what to consider/debate Mysterian Feb 16 #31

How about for SCOTUS? CaptainTruth Feb 16 #33

The voters NEVER got a choice there stopdiggin Feb 16 #52

Yes, clearly. And I still think it makes sense to have term limits for SCOTUS. CaptainTruth Feb 16 #60

I'm in favor of 8 years for SC Justices LogDog75 Feb 16 #71

Interesting. Thanks for sharing! CaptainTruth Feb 16 #80

I agree with you and add this point: Mr. Mustard 2023 Feb 16 #34

Make them fill out job applications leftstreet Feb 16 #36

What we need is campaign finance reform Beausoleil Feb 16 #38

I used to be in the no term limits camp - not anymore. harumph Feb 16 #39

except that 'term limits' doesn't really address any of the aggrievements you have with the system stopdiggin Feb 16 #49

I think we need an age limit for service Mosby Feb 16 #40

You are right. I was so impressed with our Dems in Congress during the Ghislaine Bondi hearings this past weekend Maraya1969 Feb 16 #41

I believe in term limits. Layzeebeaver Feb 16 #42

Term limits has always been the province of the low brow, bumper sticker mentality stopdiggin Feb 16 #44

Term limits don't solve a single problem. Its a populist slogan that adds zero value to anything. FascismIsDeath Feb 16 #45

I'm a believer in term limits. However, back during the Gingrich days, the repugs talked term limits until they got Wonder Why Feb 16 #47

Do you favor repeal of the 22nd amendment? n/t Shrek Feb 16 #48

Both that and the age-baiting arguments have too many flaws Torchlight Feb 16 #50

We already have term limits: the voting cycle. Get the vote out. Stop accepting your vote means nothing ... marble falls Feb 16 #51

Florida is the poster child for the corrupting influence of term limits. hay rick Feb 16 #53

B I.N.G.O. markodochartaigh Feb 16 #57

I disagree ABC123Easy Feb 16 #55

In my opinion - cab67 Feb 16 #69

You may be able to pass laws to limit partisan gerrymandering, BUT . . . markpkessinger Feb 16 #73

Agreed! ABC123Easy Feb 16 #82

It doesn't solve it for the Senate The Revolution Feb 17 #97

WHY IS NOBODY SAYING the bottom line. markodochartaigh Feb 16 #56

Example: what if Chris Murphy of Adam Schiff were ALBliberal Feb 16 #58

I am with you on this. pandr32 Feb 16 #59

Agreed, for additional reasons: Exp Feb 16 #62

Nationalization of politics, blaming those crooks off in Washington, Drain the Swamp. But not their own reps! betsuni Feb 16 #63

Completely agree! MatthewStLouis Feb 16 #64

Agree completely. Term limits are really just a limit on Democracy. It's telling voters they can't have their chosen tritsofme Feb 16 #66

I favor term limits for Executive offices and Supreme Courts LogDog75 Feb 16 #72

Sorry I still support an Amendment for term limits. Lifetime seats have gotten ridiculous. Callie1979 Feb 16 #74

Dingell family from Detroit area MichMan Feb 16 #92

Perfect example. I wasnt aware of John Sr; 93 YEARS!!?? This is exactly the problem. Callie1979 Feb 17 #99

Citizen's United is the "corporate wet dream" that term limits, well, limits Dave says Feb 16 #77

I whole heartedly agree 👍 Figarosmom Feb 16 #78

Agreed! People only want term limits when the don't like who's in office. JohnnyRingo Feb 16 #79

Why is it that people think they have a right to censors others' posts and thoughts iemanja Feb 16 #84

Censoring posts and thoughts happens every day here Shrek Feb 17 #102

Can we at least change the presidential term limit to 1 week for this presidency only? mdbl Feb 16 #86

Term limits are stupid AncientOfDays Feb 17 #95

I absolutely support term limits and age limits for government. No more geriatric politicians. Melon Feb 17 #96