I have to agree. It seems only when a politician is threated with his/her job at an upcoming election, do they listen to the people. Goes for both sides of the aisle.

Left by Dianne on June 29th, 2007 at 9:38 am

I’ve always wondered why such old people are running our country. Back when the country was founded they were much younger. The last time I asked this in a political discussion I got one answer: People live longer now.

They are old, their time is gone, and I don’t see how they can understand things today the way they might have back in their time. It’s a different world.

Left by James on June 29th, 2007 at 1:33 pm

A part of me wishes Sen. Kennedy would waste a few more tax dollars and do something about that look of his.

Or maybe that’s what deceit actually looks like.

Left by kw on June 29th, 2007 at 3:15 pm

…our country will be better when his stint leading our country has ended… Fortunately, we have Presidential term limits to help us end bad Presidencies.

Yup, definitely a case of Bush Derangement Syndrome.

Left by Preston on June 30th, 2007 at 6:37 am

I’ve always wondered why such old people are running our country.

Try supporting campaign finance reform.

Left by Preston on June 30th, 2007 at 7:07 am

The notion that we should continue to reelect a “good politician” should be discarded since the essence of democracy is participation by as many citizens as possible. The abilities that are required to be a competent legislator are not rare.

Anyone who has made observations of our political process since 10th grade civics knows that governmental power no longer emanates from the people. I contend that the concentration of wealth in the US results in the concentration of economic and political power. This power is used to achieve the goals of a small minority, a minority who Gore Vidal has rightly called “The owners of the country.” True democracy and clean government can only come about when a society has seriously committed to economic fairness.

To get the Washington scoundrels out of Office and to curtail the influence of their masters will take ingenuity and dedication from every citizen; the ruling minority has had many decades to rig the political process. Short of a French style revolution, consider the following:

Legislators are unlikely to approve legislation that would limit terms of office. If such a law were to pass, the Supreme Court is likely to strike it down. Remember that this is the court that has determined that money is speech. Remarkably, it would seem, the court believes those with the most resources should have the most influence in elections and the legislative process.

Despite the enormous resources leveraged against the people by the wealthy minority, there is a remedy to the costly corruption represented by the duopoly Democrat/Republican party. My idea does not require time or resources. There are no financial contributions to be made no meetings to attend no speeches to endure. Citizens need only join the One Term and Out movement by making the pledge then spreading the word.

The One Term and Out Pledge:

“With the recognition that there are huge numbers of intelligent, talented and qualified citizens who are prepared to limit their public service to one term, I hereby pledge that I will not vote a second term for any United States Senator or United States Congressman.”

Left by Lewis Walsh on July 2nd, 2007 at 1:04 pm

Lewis-

You know what happens when you take away the legislators who actually know something about creating laws? The lobbyists increase their power over legislation.

Left by Preston on July 4th, 2007 at 11:19 am