Just the Facts.
Unfair Advantages. Incumbents have too great of an advantage over competitors. Nearly 95% of incumbents win subsequent elections.
Higher campaign funds. On average, Congressional incumbents spend four times more on election campaigns than new candidates.
Choice. Americans are limited in their choices for Congressional leaders. Limiting terms would allow more candidates to run for office, offering more choices to voters.
Corruption. There’s no question that long-term legislators build strong relationships with deep-pocketed lobbyists who have no ties to constituents.
Turnover. Turnover in Congress averages only 15.2%, with the majority of exiting Representatives and Senators departing because of retirement or death—not failed elections.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Congressional Entitlements
I would like all Americans to help me rescind the obnoxiously blatant benefits our Government officials have bestow upon themselves.
They have lost touch with the US voters who by placing them into office have trusted them with not only their future but the future of their children. This trust crosses all lines that Americans use to separate themselves into groups. It effects all Americans no matter what your color, religious, or political beliefs are. The President and Congress have ask us to help bear the burden while they live like lottery winners.
By serving one term in office we provide them full benefits and full pay for life. These same people stolen the money from Social Security the many Americans depend on for their retirement and benefits.
To make things worse they are now removing the benefits from our service members who fight and die for our country. I am sure congress feels it is more dangerous to set in the air-conditioned offices of the capitol building than ride through the towns of Afghanistan in a HUMVEE.
They have lost touch with the US voters who by placing them into office have trusted them with not only their future but the future of their children. This trust crosses all lines that Americans use to separate themselves into groups. It effects all Americans no matter what your color, religious, or political beliefs are. The President and Congress have ask us to help bear the burden while they live like lottery winners.
By serving one term in office we provide them full benefits and full pay for life. These same people stolen the money from Social Security the many Americans depend on for their retirement and benefits.
To make things worse they are now removing the benefits from our service members who fight and die for our country. I am sure congress feels it is more dangerous to set in the air-conditioned offices of the capitol building than ride through the towns of Afghanistan in a HUMVEE.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
United States Congress: Amend the Constitution to impose Term Limits on Congressmen & Senators
Friends,
I just created a petition entitled United States Congress: Amend the Constitution to impose Term Limits on Congressmen & Senators, because I care deeply about this very important issue.
I'm trying to collect 100 signatures, and I could really use your help.
To read more about what I'm trying to do and to sign my petition
It'll just take a minute! The below link will take you to the petition that is located on Change. Org.
http://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-congress-amend-the-constitution-to-impose-term-limits-on-congressmen-senators?share_id=wXYjLaKdYA&pe=pce
Once you're done, please ask your friends to sign the petition as well. Grassroots movements succeed because people like you are willing to spread the word!
Zackery
I just created a petition entitled United States Congress: Amend the Constitution to impose Term Limits on Congressmen & Senators, because I care deeply about this very important issue.
I'm trying to collect 100 signatures, and I could really use your help.
To read more about what I'm trying to do and to sign my petition
It'll just take a minute! The below link will take you to the petition that is located on Change. Org.
http://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-congress-amend-the-constitution-to-impose-term-limits-on-congressmen-senators?share_id=wXYjLaKdYA&pe=pce
Once you're done, please ask your friends to sign the petition as well. Grassroots movements succeed because people like you are willing to spread the word!
Zackery
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