How to Fix our Politics

How single terms of office would help

A politician's main (or only) goal is to remain in office, i.e. win elections. Thus they become phony populists and are eager to make Faustian deals for election cash. Voters are some mix of stupid, asleep, and uninterested, so this system works well for politicians. The solution is single terms of office, perhaps 10 years or more. A politician may need to be a jerk to get elected, but once in office they would be free to do something other than work on their next campaign and the necessary political money. Some could actually become responsible public servants. The two-year term for the House is really ridiculous - House members are in permanent campaign mode. Our Constitution has created this mess and needs fixing. Some politicians, once elected, may still take money for votes or simply go on vacation for their 10 year term, so an effective system to throw the bums out is needed - easy initiation of a recall election.

I can dream pretty good.