Name what you would do to turn the economy around

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Riot

Good point, I'll change it to say not only, but yes, I think term limits makes one a lame-duck from day one in the last term, and removes nearly all the responsibility for those so inclined.

BTW, McCain's presidential election committee (during the primary) had him running as a "one term and out" promise (because he was old, had cancer, etc. They thought it would help with his election). He got all the way to the day he was going to make that announcement, then they backed off. They determined it would render him mostly useless in office. I agree.

But the positions where one person has a huge responsibility have term limits yet Congress which is I believe 538 persons doesn't. Wouldn't the fact that a Congressman has but 1 vote out of 538 kind of police non responsible behavior? The Congressmen (and women) that people seem to distrust/dislike the most are the career politicians that are usually from districts/states where they are practically unbeatable. They not only have little worry about reelection, they gain far too much power because of time served. That is what those of us who are for term limits are worried about. If you are a dedicated public servant (lol), then you can serve in another capacity until you run for election again after the next term has been served.