Have you ever noticed that no matter who we vote for it's always the Government that gets elected?

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Budwick · 70-79, M

[quote] it's always the Government that gets elected?[/quote]

We kinda broke that mold when we elected Donald Trump.
One of the big reasons other politicians dislike him is because he is NOT government - he's an outsider.
I think they are terrified because he is demonstrating how effective government CAN be IF it actually works on solving problems.

Case in point; Trump did more in 48 hours (with his threat of tariffs on Mexico) to take steps to resolving illegal aliens problems than Congress did in the last 20 years!

GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M

@Budwick Congress is more concerned with the next election than solving problems. A message has been sent from day one, if you are not a politician don't run for president.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@GunSmoke9 I agree! I think we should avoid politicians in government as much as possible.

TERM LIMITS!

GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M

@Budwick Parties fight with each other in public. Behind closed doors they make deals with each other. We have term limits in a way, called voting. Yet people vote for the same people over and over.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@GunSmoke9 [quote]Yet people vote for the same people over and over.[/quote]

That's just ONE reason why we need term limits.

GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M

@Budwick Sure but politicians would never vote for that. If politicians can bring money to their town or states that's all it seems the voters care about.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@GunSmoke9
I agree that politicians would never vote for it.
Just like they would never actually solve a problem.
But, term limits can be done.
As I recall the fix is a Constitutional Convention.
Potentially dangerous too.

GunSmoke9 · 56-60, M

@Budwick I support a Constitutional Convention. Signed a petition sent to my representatives. I think around 13 states signed up. We also need smarter voters.

Budwick · 70-79, M

@GunSmoke9 [quote]We also need smarter voters[/quote]

Amen to that!