A few minutes later, the Senate minority leader walked back to the news conference by himself.
    • hascat@programming.devEnglish
      26·
      2 years ago

      I like this, but I’d drop the special election in favor of disqualifying candidates who would age out during their term.

    • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
      15·
      2 years ago

      One of the few issues where you can legit say “both parties are as bad as each other”.

      Half these people should be retired.

    • krolden@lemmy.mlEnglish
      9·
      2 years ago

      Good idea. Much better than hard age limits as it may actually convince the boomers in charge to improve overall quality of life.

    • Zyansheep@lemmy.mlEnglish
      7·
      2 years ago

      Disaster happens, child mortality goes up a lot somehow, average life expectancy plummets below 25, no one is eligible for any Senate or House office 👀

    • SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      2 years ago

      Already you can be removed if you are unable to carry out your duties. It is the will to do it that is lacking. I don’t think tying terms to an average life expectancy is reasonable. You could have a pretty wide range across states for instance and people would constantly sue over how it should be calculated.

      I think a better angle would be to just set term limits. Set them longer for congressmen if people want.

      • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        I think most of the issues in the world right now are caused by career politicians who’s only interested is getting re-elected.

      • DarthDaddy87@lemm.eeEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        I disagree. Maybe if their grasp on power was tied to the average life expectancy in their continuency they might actually make an effort to improve it. Sure they’ll sue but, I think it’s worth trying.