If there's anything Americans can be sure of from politics, it's disappointment. The McCain supporters are disappointed in the results, Obama supporters are disappointed from the general lukewarm (read: hostile) Republican reaction, and the third parties are disappointed by the two party stranglehold on America.

Four years in office seems like a lot. In reality, it isn't. In general, it takes two years (give or take) for a new president to get a handle on the office. The next two will likely be dedicated to the reelection campaign. If that succeeds, the president has 3 years to do what was promised before the lame-duck status kicks in. Not the most efficient system in the world.

Does it have to stay this way? No. How about this proposition: 6 year terms for the executive office. Consider: President Bush didn't see his approval rating and public perception hit rock bottom until year 6 of his administration. It was only then that the country realized that his policies weren't what the country was looking for.

And, consider this: 1 term limit. If the president doesn't have to focus on keeping their job, they are more likely to focus on the most basic function of their job description: defending the constitution.

Just a thought.

nintendoes wrote:Sounds good except for the one term limit. . . I thought the point was to expand potential not limit it.

The whole one term limit can work either. Depending on the president. If Bush only had a one term limit then things could've been better.

If we still had the three term limit then we would've been....well you get the point.

Enigmatic_King wrote:

nintendoes wrote:Sounds good except for the one term limit. . . I thought the point was to expand potential not limit it.

The whole one term limit can work either. Depending on the president. If Bush only had a one term limit then things could've been better.

If we still had the three term limit then we would've been....well you get the point.

I doubt we would have put BUSH back in. . . McCain being Bush2 was one of his BIG weaknesses. Bill Clinton would probably still be Prez.

My point is admittedly a little long winded. I'm just suggesting that, given the current state of American politics, it is difficult to tell a mistake has been made until it is to late.

I say 1 term term limits, the same 4 yrs. If they are really good they will show it in the first 3 yrs. Some progress will be seen. In the last year we can either get rid of them or keep them. I dont think there should be a change. Its not good to change it. have heard Obama may work on changing it. I dont want a dictator. There used to be no limit at all. Thats not good.