01-16-2006, 05:19 PM
Hi,
But, seriously, I think many of the problems with our system might be solved if any incumbent is banned from running for election to any office, even one that he holds. After all, modern campaigning is a full time job, and as an incumbent he already has a job. So, campaigning could be viewed as dereliction of duty. If he has to stay out of office for a couple of years, maybe he'll find a 'real' job and leave room for some fresh blood to come in. And since none of the candidates would be incumbents, the voter's predilection to re-elect the devil they know would be negated. Might be worth a try.
--Pete
Occhidiangela,Jan 15 2006, 08:38 PM Wrote:The Oswald-Boothe protocol is probably not the right path of redress, if you want my opinion on the recall features of our electoral system . . . oh, wait, there isn't one. :blink: That is a process reserved by some of the States. ;)Contrary to appearances, I'm a patient man. I can wait two, four, or even six years to kick any run of the mill bastard out. ;) Now the gold plated SOBs might, occasionally, be fit manure for the tree of liberty (Thanks for the image, Tom :) ).
Occhi
PS, sorry to delurk, couldn't resist.
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But, seriously, I think many of the problems with our system might be solved if any incumbent is banned from running for election to any office, even one that he holds. After all, modern campaigning is a full time job, and as an incumbent he already has a job. So, campaigning could be viewed as dereliction of duty. If he has to stay out of office for a couple of years, maybe he'll find a 'real' job and leave room for some fresh blood to come in. And since none of the candidates would be incumbents, the voter's predilection to re-elect the devil they know would be negated. Might be worth a try.
--Pete
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