Democrat Grace Napolitano of California announced this weekend that she will retire when this term ends in January 2025. She will be 88. That you can retire from Congress reflects an electorate that pays scant attention to those who represent them in Washington, as shown by the 98% re-election rate in the House.
Jul 10, 2023·edited Jul 10, 2023Liked by Don Surber
As we've all witnessed in the last 25 years, politics is to serve the politician, not us. Congress will never vote in term limits because it would remove the reason most are there. However, there is one way to circumvent this roadblock - and the founders were ingenious for planning for this day 247 years ago.
It is call Article V Convention of States. Writings about this little known article in the Constitution are usually scare tactics and incorrect. Be careful of the "opinion journalism" gang. It is a Constitutionally created way for the voters to do what Congress won't do. That is, to stop the self-serving work that hurts the voter in the end. I invite everyone to look it up and support it.
For the states to call a Constitutional Convention, 38 states (75%+ super majority) must agree to do so. Then, WE THE PEOPLE decide things like term limits, pay rates for congress, control the IRS including whether to have an IRS to begin with instead of a flat tax, whether we need a Dept. of Education and Agriculture and an EPA. This is the only way to circumvent Congress. I believe about 20 states have signed on so far. My state of Ohio is working on it now.
Term limit sounds good until you think of its results. The permanent, unelected administrative state would only get more powerful if there were term limits. I say do something about the administrative state -- term limits for them? defund and disassemble most of government? move most agencies to the heartland? -- then term limits for Congress. Of course, all that reorganization might just make Congress less powerful, or scare them straight, making term limits moot.
Jul 10, 2023·edited Jul 10, 2023Liked by Don Surber
I saw this headline:
Having made her milions, a congresswoman will retire
I thought Nancy Pelosi had already retired.........-
When a stupid idiot like Maxine Waters can become a millionaire 10 times over, that just begs disbelief. The whole system is SO corrupt that is can no longer stop. People, whatever else you do today, pray.
I did read the other day that George Soros homosexual looking son is cutting back financial outlays by 40%. Might that be hope for the future?
In 1939, a young Jimmy Stewart, played Mr. Smith going to Washington. Frank Capra, beautifully summed up the graft and corruption that is Congress and the idyllic young man, who stood up to fight it. That was a mirror of America in the 20th century.
In 2023, our country has changed so much That we celebrate the graft. The newest movie would be Mr. Obama goes to Washington. He leaves government with million dollar houses in Hawaii, DC, and Martha’s Vineyard while the rest of the country gets poor and in ruin. This is mirror of America in the 21st century.
Neapolitan is a back bench, never heard of Congress-critter who grifted $5 mil over her 25 year stay in DC (Den of Corruption) imagine what the high profile grifters have pocketed.
Remember when those running under Newt’s Contract With America were for term limits? A few term limited themselves. Most got the taste of money and stayed.
Just read that Alexandria Ocasio Cortez net worth is now $13 million and has 5 homes. She rents 4 that bring in an average of $5k each per month that bring her over $200k per year so those aren't small starter homes. We're screwed.
Judging by the wealth of other congressional people when they leave office, seems like she is not good at acquiring wealth. Having worked with many such people over the years, I can tell you some are so challenged in a past time they would be called organized crime. Apparently, when you walk into your first office, you are required to divest yourself of all ethicall and moral standards. Worst of all, we let it continue to happen.
"She got rich. The nation went broke. As Jerry Reed might sing, she got the gold mine; we got the shaft."
Newly sworn-in President Trump said almost the very same verbatim in his inauguration speech in 2017. If memory serves, there was an image of John "Death's Head" McCain beginning a slow burn as he heard those words.
"Only the mafia and credit card companies charge a higher interest rate."
I submit the mafia is the more reasonable between the two.
"Naming taxpayer-paid projects after yourself was pioneered by Hubert Humphrey and perfected by Robert C. Byrd."
Indeed it was. It was perfect that the Metrodome was named after Hubert Humphrey, though - not only was it was built with money from taxpayers on the iron range who would never see its inside, let alone the Twin Cities; it was also cheap, over-priced despite being built by the lowest bidder, and only functional if it was filled with hot air - just like HHH, himself.
"The difference is those CEOs create wealth while members of Congress create debt — more than a trillion dollars of additional debt each year."
With all due respect, Brother Don, the overwhelming majority of these CEOs' decisions do not result in the creation of wealth - see AB InBev, Target, P&G's BJ property, et al. Rather, most oversee a decline in their company's market value as they merely act as custodians of enterprises that continue to decrease in profitability while generating increased revenue. These enterprises prosper in spite of themselves and their senior management.
Term limits without being ineligible for any other elected office are useless. Two years in jail for a Representative is a good start, but that's all it is. Still, it's the better of the two options.
I do not know if the people have the will but we do have term limits of a sort.Sadly voters do not realize politicians and diapers need to changed regularly to prevent filth build up.Good expose of the crime committed legally by our elected mafiosi and how they regulate themselves should be a new post.Great post and Dr cat is baaaack.
So that's how you can get rich in Washington DC if you show up poor! Don Surber is teaching me math! Davidson County schools would pay you homage were it not way past my graduation date. Your cat earns more money, to hear teachers tell it. Turns out that 2 plus 2 does equal 4, with interest and recappable tires. Wonder how much over her basic need--vodka did the Wicked Witch of the East pile up before she learned that people would pay to listen to her being no way tar'd?
As we've all witnessed in the last 25 years, politics is to serve the politician, not us. Congress will never vote in term limits because it would remove the reason most are there. However, there is one way to circumvent this roadblock - and the founders were ingenious for planning for this day 247 years ago.
It is call Article V Convention of States. Writings about this little known article in the Constitution are usually scare tactics and incorrect. Be careful of the "opinion journalism" gang. It is a Constitutionally created way for the voters to do what Congress won't do. That is, to stop the self-serving work that hurts the voter in the end. I invite everyone to look it up and support it.
For the states to call a Constitutional Convention, 38 states (75%+ super majority) must agree to do so. Then, WE THE PEOPLE decide things like term limits, pay rates for congress, control the IRS including whether to have an IRS to begin with instead of a flat tax, whether we need a Dept. of Education and Agriculture and an EPA. This is the only way to circumvent Congress. I believe about 20 states have signed on so far. My state of Ohio is working on it now.
Don, if you'll allow it, I will post their website here. https://conventionofstates.com/
More proof that our founders were geniuses. They foresaw this day almost 250 years ago.
Term limit sounds good until you think of its results. The permanent, unelected administrative state would only get more powerful if there were term limits. I say do something about the administrative state -- term limits for them? defund and disassemble most of government? move most agencies to the heartland? -- then term limits for Congress. Of course, all that reorganization might just make Congress less powerful, or scare them straight, making term limits moot.
I saw this headline:
Having made her milions, a congresswoman will retire
I thought Nancy Pelosi had already retired.........-
When a stupid idiot like Maxine Waters can become a millionaire 10 times over, that just begs disbelief. The whole system is SO corrupt that is can no longer stop. People, whatever else you do today, pray.
I did read the other day that George Soros homosexual looking son is cutting back financial outlays by 40%. Might that be hope for the future?
In 1939, a young Jimmy Stewart, played Mr. Smith going to Washington. Frank Capra, beautifully summed up the graft and corruption that is Congress and the idyllic young man, who stood up to fight it. That was a mirror of America in the 20th century.
In 2023, our country has changed so much That we celebrate the graft. The newest movie would be Mr. Obama goes to Washington. He leaves government with million dollar houses in Hawaii, DC, and Martha’s Vineyard while the rest of the country gets poor and in ruin. This is mirror of America in the 21st century.
If ever there was a poll that had to have an “All of the Above” option, todays poll was it!!!!
Please discuss with the cat.
Neapolitan is a back bench, never heard of Congress-critter who grifted $5 mil over her 25 year stay in DC (Den of Corruption) imagine what the high profile grifters have pocketed.
Remember when those running under Newt’s Contract With America were for term limits? A few term limited themselves. Most got the taste of money and stayed.
"Reporters do not consider that news." That is the problem.
Proving your worth once again, sir.
Just read that Alexandria Ocasio Cortez net worth is now $13 million and has 5 homes. She rents 4 that bring in an average of $5k each per month that bring her over $200k per year so those aren't small starter homes. We're screwed.
Judging by the wealth of other congressional people when they leave office, seems like she is not good at acquiring wealth. Having worked with many such people over the years, I can tell you some are so challenged in a past time they would be called organized crime. Apparently, when you walk into your first office, you are required to divest yourself of all ethicall and moral standards. Worst of all, we let it continue to happen.
"She got rich. The nation went broke. As Jerry Reed might sing, she got the gold mine; we got the shaft."
Newly sworn-in President Trump said almost the very same verbatim in his inauguration speech in 2017. If memory serves, there was an image of John "Death's Head" McCain beginning a slow burn as he heard those words.
"Only the mafia and credit card companies charge a higher interest rate."
I submit the mafia is the more reasonable between the two.
"Naming taxpayer-paid projects after yourself was pioneered by Hubert Humphrey and perfected by Robert C. Byrd."
Indeed it was. It was perfect that the Metrodome was named after Hubert Humphrey, though - not only was it was built with money from taxpayers on the iron range who would never see its inside, let alone the Twin Cities; it was also cheap, over-priced despite being built by the lowest bidder, and only functional if it was filled with hot air - just like HHH, himself.
"The difference is those CEOs create wealth while members of Congress create debt — more than a trillion dollars of additional debt each year."
With all due respect, Brother Don, the overwhelming majority of these CEOs' decisions do not result in the creation of wealth - see AB InBev, Target, P&G's BJ property, et al. Rather, most oversee a decline in their company's market value as they merely act as custodians of enterprises that continue to decrease in profitability while generating increased revenue. These enterprises prosper in spite of themselves and their senior management.
Term limits without being ineligible for any other elected office are useless. Two years in jail for a Representative is a good start, but that's all it is. Still, it's the better of the two options.
-->"Her help in getting her district a dog park was reported..."
That's some record of accomplishment in Congress!! What do the local elected politicians do? Anything??
I do not know if the people have the will but we do have term limits of a sort.Sadly voters do not realize politicians and diapers need to changed regularly to prevent filth build up.Good expose of the crime committed legally by our elected mafiosi and how they regulate themselves should be a new post.Great post and Dr cat is baaaack.
the 87k new and heavily-armed irs agents should have as their sole focus current and past elected officials. 50% interest on all ill-gotten gains
So that's how you can get rich in Washington DC if you show up poor! Don Surber is teaching me math! Davidson County schools would pay you homage were it not way past my graduation date. Your cat earns more money, to hear teachers tell it. Turns out that 2 plus 2 does equal 4, with interest and recappable tires. Wonder how much over her basic need--vodka did the Wicked Witch of the East pile up before she learned that people would pay to listen to her being no way tar'd?
Grifters.
Great column, Don.