Have we entered the twilight zone?

    • vortic@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Can you explain why? I have a vague idea of why you would say that but can you help me clarify why term limits would empower lobiests?

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        1 year ago

        If they know they are going to get fired, they will maximize the amount of money they can get paid by greasing as many hands as possible before they are kicked out.

        • queermunist she/her@lemmy.ml
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          1 year ago

          If they know they’re going to be a Congress member for life… they’re also going to maximize the amount of money they can get paid lol

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            1 year ago

            There’s a big gap between “congress for life” and “term limits”, and that gap mostly consists of “winning re-election”.

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              1 year ago

              Winning reelection in America is more about who you know than appealing to voters. The Party protects its incumbents.

              What are you gonna do? Vote for the other Party? 😂