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Legend [18792]
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I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 7:46 PM
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He's a very smart man and he's done well in life. He's also fairly conservative. We were kinda talking about politicians and politics a bit.
We do agree that politicians, in general, don't vote in the people's interests - both sides of the aisle. No matter what we disagree on, we always agree on that. We need to somehow get the money out of politics.
Feels like more about culture wars than anything substantial. When I was younger I do remember repubs and dems negotiating and working together more. Now, it's like no one has any decency.
Maybe it's just me.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:13 PM
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Pretty spot on. The way to fix it is term limits IMO. Serve two terms and go home.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:22 PM
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Why 2 terms? One 4 year term then move on.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:44 PM
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I have a friend who was Governor and he pointed out that the term limit should not be too short so there is time to learn the ropes. Otherwise, the staff would , in actuality, be running things.
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Trying to get re-elected is the only accountability
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:46 PM
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as weak as it is there is.
Without it, it will be 4 years or however long of get what I can in the legislature then get rewarded with overpaid consulting gigs from the companies etc they helped.
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Legend [18792]
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This is where I think people can agree.....
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Jun 18, 2023, 10:37 PM
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No way we can get conservatives and liberals completely together. There are just too many different opinions. But you want that right? I have always felt like we need a balance.
What we don't need are people with deep pockets determining the winners and losers of elections.
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Re: This is where I think people can agree.....
Jun 19, 2023, 12:35 PM
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Citizens United needs to go away. That ruling left the doors wide open for corruption.
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Legend [18792]
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110%er [8118]
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There's an alternative to Term Limits
Jun 19, 2023, 9:10 AM
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Fire them by voting them out. It's just that the voters have to do their part. No more voting for your party. Every 4 years, vote for the other guy.
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It's all true. As long, though as media & businesses owns the
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:22 PM
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politicians, we aren't getting to a place where sensibility will prevail.
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Heisman Winner [134658]
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I'm glad you are still able to have conversations
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Jun 18, 2023, 8:24 PM
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with your dad. I'm missing mine today. Enjoy this time together. 
Happy Father's Day my friend!!
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Legend [18792]
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Darn, I am so sorry MFO.
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Jun 18, 2023, 10:33 PM
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Mine is getting up there and just thinking today that I miss living in Charleston and being with my parents.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 9:16 PM
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The Democrats are trying to make us a socialist country. Less God and more government. Capitalism has its problems but is better than the alternative. To many people want the easy way out and don't want to work. This is the greatest country in the history of the world. It's not perfect but better than all the rest. So many people believe you can have total government control and freedom together. This country is great because of opportunities that capitalism provides. Hard work and good decisions can lead to a prosperous life.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 18, 2023, 10:44 PM
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Sounds like a great day and enjoyed the time with pops today and reading these posts I took extra time to cherish the moments because they won’t last forever
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 19, 2023, 9:28 AM
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Is all about power! There’s no sharing power. Parties can’t stand not having full control.
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Re: I had a long talk with my dad today...
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Jun 19, 2023, 12:44 PM
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Naaa I don't do politics with relatives
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You know how to tell when a politician is lying?
Jun 19, 2023, 12:47 PM
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Their mouth is open.
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