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49. except that 'term limits' doesn't really address any of the aggrievements you have with the system

Mon Feb 16, 2026, 11:38 AM

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And - conversely, would very likely 'empower' the 'behind the scenes' influence of money and non-governmental actors and organization.
If you and your mates want 'new talent' - you're quite right, there's plenty of it around - you have every right to pull the lever for them - and it's not at all impossible for a newbie to prevail. (Mamdani ?) And - in almost every jurisdiction - the bar to placing that person's name on the ballot has been kept (by design) very modest and approachable. Get out there and promote your 'new ideas' and 'new faces'!

Meanwhile - let ME vote for who I want to ...

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

You are so right. Americanme Yesterday #1

That's a good point Conjuay Yesterday #2

Same! EuterpeThelo Yesterday #9

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

I agree with you. Its ridiculous. Callie1979 Yesterday #75

100% Right on! NT CommonHumanity Yesterday #3

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

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

The problem is that the LACK of term limits is what allows members of Congress to gain more seniority, pnwmom 20 hrs ago #90

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

How is it unconstitutional? iemanja 22 hrs ago #85

The Constitution sets the qualification for representatives and senators. TomSlick 21 hrs ago #88

Ok iemanja 18 hrs ago #94

I asked Google, they gave the specific Supreme Court case Walleye 11 hrs ago #98

Term limits who have deprived us . . Michiblue Yesterday #7

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

+1 leftstreet Yesterday #35

We need campaign finance reform MadameButterfly Yesterday #37

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

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

I agree with that. I guess I was primarily speaking to the poster's Maru Kitteh 23 hrs ago #83

We have the same goal, I just think it's important to see these two issues separately MadameButterfly 9 hrs ago #100

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

Bingo. See reply at #39 harumph Yesterday #46

How about putting the other changes in place MadameButterfly Yesterday #68

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

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

I agree PatSeg Yesterday #11

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

Even for the House, where each term is only 2 years? ShazzieB 9 hrs ago #101

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

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

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

Preach! ybbor Yesterday #16

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

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

Very difficult to overcome incumbent name recognition MichMan 23 hrs ago #81

Every citizen should recognize the name of their representative in the House and both senators Martin Eden 21 hrs ago #87

I believe name recognition is a significant factor for many voters MichMan 19 hrs ago #91

And THAT is why our representative democracy is so dysfunctional Martin Eden 19 hrs ago #93

Totally agree DownriverDem Yesterday #19

I'll take it a step further Polybius Yesterday #20

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

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

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

at this point - cab67 Yesterday #70

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

I like that analogy. tinrobot Yesterday #29

No question homegirl 21 hrs ago #89

Yes! radical noodle Yesterday #24

If elections define one's term . . . otchmoson Yesterday #25

it just empowers staffers. mopinko Yesterday #26

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

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

I would make one exception - cab67 Yesterday #30

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

Seems like a reasonable idea. calimary 3 hrs ago #103

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

How about for SCOTUS? CaptainTruth Yesterday #33

The voters NEVER got a choice there stopdiggin Yesterday #52

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

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

Interesting. Thanks for sharing! CaptainTruth Yesterday #80

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

Make them fill out job applications leftstreet Yesterday #36

What we need is campaign finance reform Beausoleil Yesterday #38

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

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

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

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

I believe in term limits. Layzeebeaver Yesterday #42

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

B I.N.G.O. markodochartaigh Yesterday #57

I disagree ABC123Easy Yesterday #55

In my opinion - cab67 Yesterday #69

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

Agreed! ABC123Easy 23 hrs ago #82

It doesn't solve it for the Senate The Revolution 16 hrs ago #97

WHY IS NOBODY SAYING the bottom line. markodochartaigh Yesterday #56

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

I am with you on this. pandr32 Yesterday #59

Agreed, for additional reasons: Exp Yesterday #62

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

Completely agree! MatthewStLouis Yesterday #64

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

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

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

Dingell family from Detroit area MichMan 19 hrs ago #92

Perfect example. I wasnt aware of John Sr; 93 YEARS!!?? This is exactly the problem. Callie1979 10 hrs ago #99

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

I whole heartedly agree 👍 Figarosmom Yesterday #78

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

Why is it that people think they have a right to censors others' posts and thoughts iemanja 23 hrs ago #84

Censoring posts and thoughts happens every day here Shrek 8 hrs ago #102

Can we at least change the presidential term limit to 1 week for this presidency only? mdbl 22 hrs ago #86

Term limits are stupid AncientOfDays 17 hrs ago #95

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