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I believe all politicians should retire at 65 and serve no more than three terms

They sit in government on the public money and deliver nothing
Iwillwait · M
I totally agree and no more than 2 terms.
smiler2012 · 56-60
now if that was the case ned how many american presidents would of never made office in the first place. i wonder for there first term in office never mind any after that😆[nedkelly]
Mindful · 56-60, F
@RedBaron that is what I meant. I’m going to re-read what I wrote!!! Thank you!

You mean less functioning at old age? It’s not the food. It’s might be air pollution.
RedBaron · M
@Mindful Perhaps fewer carcinogens et al prevent less functioning.
Mindful · 56-60, F
@RedBaron now there’s a new term for that method of thinking…
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
USA Congress members are proficient at insider trading. They told what bills are going to be put up for votes weeks before it happens and in the meantime they find out what stocks will profit from those bills and they start investing money in them. They keep making a lot of money that way and soon they can be multi-millionaires. I think for the bulk of these Congress members it’s the one thing that keeps them in politics and motivations them to run again and again. Public servants, my ass.
I plan on voting for trump 24 so age limits don't mean anything
carpediem · 61-69, M
I'm less concerned about age but more focused on term limits.
carpediem · 61-69, M
@nedkelly in the US, if you're around long enough you learn how to game the system to your benefit. Happens ALL the time.
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@carpediem the same down under
carpediem · 61-69, M
@nedkelly Despite all the bullshit, that's a constant.
Mindful · 56-60, F
That’s why there has been a push on term limits. But just like prisoners, the price of re-entering the workforce is cosyvwith life long pension:retirement plans. But cutting out the ongoing salary would help with re- elections. And re entering the workforce I would ought to be nearly 99% higher than that of a prisoner.
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
And no pension.
SW-User
@MrBrownstone no public pension should be higher than the average income
Mindful · 56-60, F
@MrBrownstone I’m okay with that but I would allow for pension contributions WHILE serving
fanuc2013 · 51-55, F
Agreed! I find it interesting that Biden served 40 yrs in Congress and is now a multi millionaire on a government salary! And there are many other examples of the same, in both parties!
Barny52 · 56-60, M
Age isn’t the problem it’s the type of person that’s the problem
Baremine · 70-79, C
I could go for 70 but only two terms.
Fertilization · 36-40, F
Not 65
But at 60
smiler2012 · 56-60
sir les pattinson or dame edna everidge for next aussie prime minister ned 😆 [nedkelly]
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@smiler2012
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smiler2012 · 56-60
@nedkelly looks like a cross between trump and scouser ken dodd and a bit of the original joker from batman caesar romero ned 😆
Mindful · 56-60, F
@nedkelly alright- you - please xplain this character so I can better relate! He’s a little better than BB
ScarletWitch · 31-35, F
I dunno it takes them nearly their whole lives to get to where they are. And peoples life expectancy is 70.
ElRengo · 70-79, M
Given most of them will never mature, why not at 12?
Mindful · 56-60, F
@ElRengo most 12 year olds have more pure interests, and know right from wrong instantly.
ElRengo · 70-79, M
@Mindful
Some people keep lifetime loyal to the dreams of their youth,
Some don´t.
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cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@Stereoguy Oh yeah and if they want to buy a home somewhere in their district they can get a deep discount for it too. I’ve heard of one member who bought a house in his hometown for $15,000…when Congress was out of session he would fly back to his area (free of course) and go to that little house. It was also filled with artwork. All of his homes are, he has at least 3 here and at least two in other countries.
Mindful · 56-60, F
🎀🇺🇸@Stereoguy now THAT I can stand behind!!!
SW-User
Yep the corruption sets in

 
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