Quote:Hate to break it to you, but it hasn't been a "duty" or "service" for about 150 years - except for rich aristocrats. And like I said, do you think governing should be some sort of hobby for the well to do?

 

Is that why so many seem to be ok with having Ivy League educated lawyers tell us how to live? And yet the "regular" people who are politicians get ridiculed for being "career politicians". 

 

Which way do you want it?

 

Hate to break it to you, but yes "serving" in public office is a duty and service, the same way that serving in the armed forces is.  Term limits much like we have at the Executive Branch would certainly help change things.  Just take a look at how long so many Senators and especially Representatives have been in office.  Corrine "go gata" Brown has been a "representative" for over 10 years.

 

Being in government should not be a "hobby" for anyone.  What I'm saying is that it also should not be a life-long career.  Is Corrine "go gata" Brown "well to do"?  (She might be now, but what about when she first went to Washington)?  Is someone like Marco Rubio a "rich aristocrat"?

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