The problem is that we have career politicians in the first place. Power needs to change hands much more frequently. The way things are now, if snap elections were called when congress failed to pass the budget, nearly every district would go “it’s not MY rep that’s the problem” and send the same people back again.
I’m okay with career politicians actually. It’s a job. And like most jobs people get better at it over time. A skilled politician can do good things for their constituents.
The problem we’re seeing right now isn’t even the “old guard”. It’s the new kids in the house.
Except in practice no one ever seems to vote out congress(wo) men for being inneffective. They just keep voting in the incumbent as long as they’re in the right party
There were consequences…but they involved the 2nd amendment. The militarization of local police in the 90s made sure that will never again be possible.
We need something akin to a “vote of no confidence” when Congress refuses to work.
You didn’t pass a budget? Great, we get to elect new people who will.
There needs to be some sort of consequences for not governing.
The problem is that we have career politicians in the first place. Power needs to change hands much more frequently. The way things are now, if snap elections were called when congress failed to pass the budget, nearly every district would go “it’s not MY rep that’s the problem” and send the same people back again.
I’m okay with career politicians actually. It’s a job. And like most jobs people get better at it over time. A skilled politician can do good things for their constituents.
The problem we’re seeing right now isn’t even the “old guard”. It’s the new kids in the house.
I mean, there sort of are consequences. It’s just that it takes two years.
Except in practice no one ever seems to vote out congress(wo) men for being inneffective. They just keep voting in the incumbent as long as they’re in the right party
FYI, congressmember is a good catch-all term for gender inclusion.
Thanks, that’s much more elagant than my ham-fisted approach lol
That’s true… I’m thinking something more immediate for basic national needs. Things where inaction can be devastating, like not having a budget.
There were consequences…but they involved the 2nd amendment. The militarization of local police in the 90s made sure that will never again be possible.