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monsterscallinghome t1_iuatq3x wrote

Reply to comment by riefpirate in Money in politics by riefpirate

Yeah, we already have a revolving door between politics & business. Term limits will only make that worse, and will also (further) incentivize short-term thinking, instant gratification as policy, and outright corruption. Not to mention jettisoning talented, experienced, passionate public servants in favor of the latest loudest screamer isnt the best plan? Would you trade Bernie Sanders for an endless parade of Madison Cawthorns? Mandatory retirement age would be far more effective, to my mind, and hopefully would incentivize the uplifting of strong young voices rather than the current trend of backbiting and internecine warfare. Pelosi should be mentoring AOC and the whole fucking Squad, not undermining them. If she knew she only had x number of years left in office, maybe she would.

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GoArmyNG t1_iucxixr wrote

I still think that, while you have a point, experience brings knowledge, career politicians are part of the problem. Our "representatives" in DC, and even Augusta, have become completely out of touch with the people they're supposed to be representing. Many of them, like Bruce Poloquin, are using their position for personal monetary gain.

At this point, I disagree with the term public servant. I don't believe any of them have the people's best interests in mind.

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