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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostWe should never have "legacy politicians" who are able to acquire undue power and influence simply because they've been there a long time. George Washington set the example when he quietly retired after his second term.
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We should never have "legacy politicians" who are able to acquire undue power and influence simply because they've been there a long time. George Washington set the example when he quietly retired after his second term.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
But the problem is that people always seem to think that "their guy" is different the other schmucks in DC.
But if you pay attention we do get a flushing every few years that gets rid of a significant portion of the Representatives at least (the Senate was deliberate set up in a manner so this can't happen).
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostTurning "politician" into a part-time, low-paying job would do wonders for this country. For one thing, it would prevent politicians from passing crippling economic policies knowing that they won't have to face the consequences. If they had to work for their paycheck and pay taxes like the rest of us, and couldn't simply vote themselves a pay raise whenever they started feeling a pinch in their wallet, then maybe they would think twice before proposing tax increases.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View Post
We The People could set this policy ourselves if we simply followed Walter Williams' advice to never vote for the same politician twice, what he described as "flushing the political toilet".
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
Two words -- Citizen Legislators!
Let them serve their two years and go back home and live under the laws they passed!
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostTurning "politician" into a part-time, low-paying job would do wonders for this country. For one thing, it would prevent politicians from passing crippling economic policies knowing that they won't have to face the consequences. If they had to work for their paycheck and pay taxes like the rest of us, and couldn't simply vote themselves a pay raise whenever they started feeling a pinch in their wallet, then maybe they would think twice before proposing tax increases.
Let them serve their two years and go back home and live under the laws they passed!
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Turning "politician" into a part-time, low-paying job would do wonders for this country. For one thing, it would prevent politicians from passing crippling economic policies knowing that they won't have to face the consequences. If they had to work for their paycheck and pay taxes like the rest of us, and couldn't simply vote themselves a pay raise whenever they started feeling a pinch in their wallet, then maybe they would think twice before proposing tax increases.
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI would be so mad if my elected representatives did that. Serving me and the rest of the populace is their full time job. I don't get to work 1/4 of the time. Why should they?
Seems like they've tricked you into being okay with them failing to do their job. And given the recent energy crisis, it's not like there aren't obvious things that need doing.
And given that a number of states greatly limitthe amount of damage they can dohow long they convene, you just might start to wonder if that isn't exactly what the people want. In all my years I don't recall anyone clamoring for a longer session.
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I might add that "in session" means that they're in Austin actually proposing, voting on, and enacting legislation.
It's quite a flurry of activity that goes on from early morning to late late at night.
I have testified before the Senate and the Representatives on more than a few occasions, and I'm always struck by the urgency with which everybody is trying to get their bills introduced, read, debated, amended, voted on, etc.
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Originally posted by Starlight View PostI would be so mad if my elected representatives did that.
And, your elected representatives are probably not as partisan, I'd imagine.
Serving me and the rest of the populace is their full time job. I don't get to work 1/4 of the time. Why should they?
Seems like they've tricked you into being okay with them failing to do their job.
And given the recent energy crisis, it's not like there aren't obvious things that need doing.
When they're "in session", they're pretty much locked up in Austin 24/7 working from early morning to very late at night.
Your post is understandable as you didn't understand the fact that "in session" doesn't mean "not working".
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostIt's kinda like when the Texas Legislature is "out of session*"...
*Every two years, the Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day regular legislative session.
Seems like they've tricked you into being okay with them failing to do their job. And given the recent energy crisis, it's not like there aren't obvious things that need doing.
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Originally posted by Mountain Man View PostReminds me of the government shutdowns under Obama. People were generally thrilled with the idea of the government closing its doors for a while, so Obama went out of his way to try and make it "hurt" with petty things like deliberately delaying social security payments, or trying to close outdoor exhibits in Washington DC. My favorite story was about a wheelchair bound veteran who came to pay his respects at the World War II memorial only to find a small barricade blocking the path. So he proceeded to dismantle it while park service personnel stood by in awe, afraid to intervene.
*Every two years, the Texas Legislature convenes for a 140-day regular legislative session.
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Originally posted by rogue06 View PostGridlock means that at least for the moment the politicians aren't implementing any new ways to screw us.
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