Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing during a news conference
3 years ago by šMaximum Derekš to c/politics
Has the appearance of a transient ischemic attack. But apparently "he's fine"
Can you imagine how many problems simple term limits would fix?
People that pitch that as a catch-all solution have no idea how democracy works, they're just understandably angry at the old white men who have ruined all our lives.
All term limits would do is make it middle aged white men ruining our lives.
Like, these people don't seem to understand where politicians come from or how they get to be where they are.
Mitch McConnell is the Senator from Kentucky. Trump won that state both years by 60%. It hasn't elected a Democratic Senator since 1992. In fact, that Democratic Senator retired, ya know, as old men should. Then a Republican took that seat.
So who do you think takes Mitch McConnell's seat if we boot him out for old age? Does it matter who? We know what letter will be next to their name.
It's the people. The problem is the people. And the structure of the Senate that gives them disproportionate power.
Also, look at the young Republicans like Madison Cawthorn and tell me they're any better than their seniors.
A better example is Joe Manchin. The thought of primarying him is laughable. Just hand the Republicans a full Seat in the senate why don't you.
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Wow. That does not look good.
Can we have some term limits, please?
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