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pnwmom

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90. The problem is that the LACK of term limits is what allows members of Congress to gain more seniority,

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Mon Feb 16, 2026, 09:53 PM

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meaning, more power, which helps them to stand up against a dictator President.

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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 20 hrs ago #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 15 hrs ago #90

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

How is it unconstitutional? iemanja 18 hrs ago #85

The Constitution sets the qualification for representatives and senators. TomSlick 16 hrs ago #88

Ok iemanja 13 hrs ago #94

I asked Google, they gave the specific Supreme Court case Walleye 7 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 22 hrs ago #67

I agree with that. I guess I was primarily speaking to the poster's Maru Kitteh 18 hrs ago #83

We have the same goal, I just think it's important to see these two issues separately MadameButterfly 4 hrs ago #100

This message was self-deleted by its author Maru Kitteh 19 hrs ago #76

Bingo. See reply at #39 harumph Yesterday #46

How about putting the other changes in place MadameButterfly 22 hrs ago #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 4 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 18 hrs ago #81

Every citizen should recognize the name of their representative in the House and both senators Martin Eden 16 hrs ago #87

I believe name recognition is a significant factor for many voters MichMan 15 hrs ago #91

And THAT is why our representative democracy is so dysfunctional Martin Eden 14 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 21 hrs ago #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 16 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

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 21 hrs ago #71

Interesting. Thanks for sharing! CaptainTruth 19 hrs ago #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 21 hrs ago #69

You may be able to pass laws to limit partisan gerrymandering, BUT . . . markpkessinger 20 hrs ago #73

Agreed! ABC123Easy 18 hrs ago #82

It doesn't solve it for the Senate The Revolution 11 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 20 hrs ago #72

Sorry I still support an Amendment for term limits. Lifetime seats have gotten ridiculous. Callie1979 20 hrs ago #74

Dingell family from Detroit area MichMan 14 hrs ago #92

Perfect example. I wasnt aware of John Sr; 93 YEARS!!?? This is exactly the problem. Callie1979 6 hrs ago #99

Citizen's United is the "corporate wet dream" that term limits, well, limits Dave says 19 hrs ago #77

I whole heartedly agree 👍 Figarosmom 19 hrs ago #78

Agreed! People only want term limits when the don't like who's in office. JohnnyRingo 19 hrs ago #79

Why is it that people think they have a right to censors others' posts and thoughts iemanja 18 hrs ago #84

Censoring posts and thoughts happens every day here Shrek 4 hrs ago #102

Can we at least change the presidential term limit to 1 week for this presidency only? mdbl 17 hrs ago #86

Term limits are stupid AncientOfDays 12 hrs ago #95

I absolutely support term limits and age limits for government. No more geriatric politicians. Melon 12 hrs ago #96