I disagree. We are all Americans. From its very beginnings, this country was built on compromise. The present Congress is the major culprit in our current situation. Anything that will make the President and his Administration look bad is fine with them, even if it's to the detriment of those they serve. Unless we re-learn how to rationally discuss issues, solve problems without using political labels, use some objectivity, recognize that ours is not the only valid position, and compromise, we are doomed.

Term limits via the election process will not work when people like the Koch brothers, George Soros, and others pour $$millions into the process, and incumbents have first dibs.

Originally Posted by Guest

I disagree. We are all Americans. From its very beginnings, this country was built on compromise. The present Congress is the major culprit in our current situation. Anything that will make the President and his Administration look bad is fine with them, even if it's to the detriment of those they serve. Unless we re-learn how to rationally discuss issues, solve problems without using political labels, use some objectivity, recognize that ours is not the only valid position, and compromise, we are doomed.

Dear Guest: I do not want to belabor this so let me succinctly state that Obama is doing quite well on his own to make himself look bad. But I digressed because you digressed. So let's get back to the nature of the thread if you had your druthers.

Not only would I like to see term limits for all politicians I also believe those who seek election should have bona fides to support their position that they are the most suitable. I believe the commander In Chief for instance ought to have served in the military and I believe in returning to conscription (draft)because we all should have skin in the game. I do not believe we are getting the best with a volunteer military and those that do volunteer are so few that their exposure to combat is too long and damaging to them and our defense.

Personal Best Regards:

Originally Posted by Guest

Dear Guest: I do not want to belabor this so let me succinctly state that Obama is doing quite well on his own to make himself look bad. But I digressed because you digressed. So let's get back to the nature of the thread if you had your druthers.

Not only would I like to see term limits for all politicians I also believe those who seek election should have bona fides to support their position that they are the most suitable. I believe the commander In Chief for instance ought to have served in the military and I believe in returning to conscription (draft)because we all should have skin in the game. I do not believe we are getting the best with a volunteer military and those that do volunteer are so few that their exposure to combat is too long and damaging to them and our defense.

Personal Best Regards:

Do you have any idea what it requires to pass a constitutional amendment? That's what would be required to require the commander-in-chief to have military experience.

Originally Posted by Guest

Totally and completely wrong ! You by choice choose to ignore what term limits actually is.
A good example of the disease of the day. If it does not fit the agenda just re-define it.

I dare you to ask 20 people of your choosing to state what they think term limits means and I bet none will even try to finess "elections".

Ask those same 20 people if Florida has term limits and report back your findings. The answer is yes, members of the Florida legislature do have term limits.

My steps....

• Take money out of politics.....Everyone can raise X number of dollars and that's it! No Super Pac's.
• Do away with the birthright...if somone is born here to an illegal then they cannot be a citizen.
• Register eveyone to vote on their 18th birthday
• Institute an election period of X days so that everyone who wants to vote has a chance to vote.
• Stop political redistricting...draw them along natural lines not political ones
• Raise the minimum wage to a living level.
• Flat tax on everyone.

Just a start!

I really wouldnt change to much but with a few exceptions and they are, 2 reps per state thats all we have to many now and all their aids big issue. The federal government would only take care of federal issues stay out of the states problems. The president if you could find one would have had to make payroll at some point in his life meaning he had to meet a budget and not one set up buy him. Campaigning would only be allowed for two months prior to elections for any office held. The constitution would have to be changed just enough to meet these changes. I could come up with more but this might help a little.

Some Supreme Court judges think the Constitution and Bill of Rights should be interpreted as written. Other judges think it is subject to interpretation relevant to the times. According to the strict interpretation of the bible the Earth is between 6000-7000 years old. Or is it 14 billion years old? Which is relevant to today's reality. Does God love us less because we believe one way or the other?
Romans 8:35-8:39