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calimary

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6. I'm with her, too. But I'd like to go one step further.

Thu Apr 30, 2026, 12:56 AM

Apr 30

The Supreme Court justices should NOT be appointed for life.

There should be TERM LIMITS.

How ‘bout 12-year terms for the SCOTUS folks? Doesn’t have to be 12, though. It could be 16, or maybe 20 years for Supreme Court justices. But that would be that.

The president gets two terms, so that’s eight years max. And that’s it. I THINK it’s the same for governors but I’m not sure about that.

As for the Senate and House, senators get six-year terms and Congresspeople get two-year terms. Folks in both those categories do have to run for reelection if they want to stay in, but there should be limitations. Seems to me only fair that they should have term limits, too (if they don’t, already).

Whaddya think?

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I think we need to renew this. Impeachment of SC Justices introduced in 2024. [View all] Eko Apr 29 OP

If Dems sweep to control of both houses, we definitely should be holding Judiciary Committee hearings or summer_in_TX Apr 29 #1

I wouldn't be surprised if the Democrats take the Senate to see them both step down ToxMarz Apr 30 #3

Could happen. summer_in_TX Apr 30 #4

I'm with her! Bobstandard Apr 30 #2

Kick dalton99a Apr 30 #5

I'm with her, too. But I'd like to go one step further. calimary Apr 30 #6

No! Not yet. He might use that as an excuse/reason Buddyzbuddy Apr 30 #7

Will it succeed? carpetbagger Apr 30 #8