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dumb farmer · Amature Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 232

We will never get term limits so I think our Reps state and Federal should have to hold town hall meetings to face the voters. That way they would have answer on how they voted and how their going to vote on upcoming legislation. We are supposed to be their bosses but we have no say in their actions. They just do what the he!! they want with no repercussions.

They can't say they don't have time. Thats their job. We should demand it.

Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

See, I don't really buy that logic. You control them with your vote; if they aren't doing a good job, then someone else will get voted in. The fact that that isn't regularly the case does not mean the system is broken, just that the people are not using it properly. However, our system is built on the idea of majority rule. Arbitrarily installing term limits as a means of ensuring that old legislators get forced on is like saying, "I think I know what's better for the majority than they do, so I want a rule in place that overrides their wants." If the majority wants to reelect someone, who are you to say they shouldn't? Cast your vote the other way, lose, and deal with it. Next time, get out earlier and try to convince more people to see it your way. That's the foundation of our system.

As for townhall meetings, we saw how those go with the health care thing. I would be all in favor of it if there was some sort of understanding that only mature, levelheaded adults were going to attend and that they were going to be sensible and civil in their support or critique of the congressman there. As long as these townhalls are going to be inundated with teabaggers, I don't think its worth it. Those people do not deserve to be heard from directly, and I'm not saying that based on what their opinions are, but based on how they choose to present them. If they were as strong a voice as they claim to be, they would make the changes they want via election anyway.
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dumb farmer · Amature Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 232

I like your answer but the system is broke because most voters are so dumb when it comes to whats going on. It is broke.

Beck has to resort to coloring books and props so the dumbo crats can understand what he is talking about . Thats why he is getting so popular.

Brant · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 9:40 am Post subject:

I think he's resorting to coloring books and the like so that the people who think like he does can understand what he's saying.
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Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

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Brant · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 10:13 am Post subject:

dumb farmer · Amature Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 232

That was a joke about the coloring books. I guess nobody got it because there is some truth to it.

I don't mean that they should pass legislation to force them to hold town meetings. they would never do that. The people should demand it or actively work to get them voted out. Can you find fault in that approach.

We have a right to no what there doing. You guys know the liberals would take a a$$ whipping if they had to face the public. Thats why its not a good idea for you liberals. If you think it would favor your man then whats the problem. Maybe the dead beats are afraid of the teabaggers. You know those redneck militant Christians that carry their guns to in the woods. The ones that like to display their religious symbols in public.
The ones that aren't afraid to call a muslim a terroist when he kills 13 Marines.

Sorry I'm way off the subject. Just speaking my mind.

OndinitaAKALibchit · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject:

Actually, it looks like you were speaking your lack of mind, DF.

Our elected officials don't need to be subjected to the scare tactics of the rednecks & teabaggers. Those people don't represent the majority of the constituency...They just happen to be the loudest & the ones that don't have JOBS, so they have the time to go to town hall meetings on a weekday in the middle of the day! Most of us liberals are WORKING!
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Cylinsier · Master Joined: 29 Sep 2008 Posts: 13229 Location: Oh shi-

amom · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

People don't take the time to find out what their elected officials are up to, unless they have a particular concern. I try to attend school board meetings and often I'm the only "public" there. I attend all the local government meetings. The meetings overflow if there is a special issue the residents are for or against, but usually it's just the regular crowd that just keeps the officials aware of their interest.
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dumb farmer · Amature Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 232

Cy a lot of what you say is true but I don't think you know what you're talking about when it comes to Tea Baggers. They are people that are just feed up to the point of speaking there mind. Would you say the same if the same group of people held held a tax and spend rally for Obama care?

I always like to make the liberal comments because I'm just getting back at you guys. I do think you guys are totally nuts when it comes to Osama.
You guys have to know he's destroying the country with his spending.
I know its been going on for fifty years but this is the worst I have ever seen.We will all be in the bread line. That is if there's any bread left.

dumb farmer · Amature Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 232

Way to go amom. I have no room to talk there.