Docscurlock
Well-Known Member
One thing that is a common problem with our government is career politicians. As I have had these open discussions I am realizing that federal term limits for both parties would help fix a lot of our problems. I think citizens from both ends of the political spectrum could get on board with this. There are career politicians on both sides of the aisle who are amassing a huge amount of power by being in their position for many years. If we had 2 term, term limits, there would not be as much benefit for huge government behometh programs that take over our lives because sitting congresspeople know they will be back out in the world in a few years. What are your thoughts?Oh I took note of that some time ago, thus the continued discussion. I also don't trust them. Unfortunately we're all in a position where we have to pick who we distrust the least. I just tend to favor those who are less owned by those they are expected to govern or regulate, i.e. NOT putting a oil and gas executive or prominent lobbyist in charge of the EPA, or a wall street thug in charge of the Treasury.
If you and I were given the opportunity to decide things like this, I would propose looking at every type of program or service that is in the interest of the population, and do analysis on where best said thing would be most effective. Some would certainly be better at the state or local level for efficiency and/or flexibility. Some may be better at the national level for interests of commonality between states, resources we all share, or simply economies of scale that allow for less overall costs, thus taxes.
No disagreement that the US government should be responsible for defense, foreign relations, border security and enforcement, and trade.
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