The Root Problem in U.S. Politics

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I came across this question on Quora, and I thought it was an interesting one. The question states, "What is the root problem in U.S. politics?" There are certainly many answers to this, but my answer to this question can be summed up in one sentence. There are no term limits for Congress and Senate. We have too many people who do NOT represent us, but only themselves and their lobbyists. These politicians get comfortable making money off of the American people, and do not put our best interests first. We need to term limit Congress and the Senate.

Look at the joke impeachment was. First of all, our "representatives" couldn't decide for months on what to do to help Americans. What did they finally decide on? $600. They could still give millions to other countries! Congress has a MUCH lower approval rate than President Trump. The most recent poll for Congress' approval from December of 2020 shows a 15% approval, even lower than the previous year. The author even stated how Americans already view Congress as "a group of ineffectual politicians who are out of touch with their constituents." Even though Congress today has the "largest number of women and being the most diverse Congress in American history," not much improved the opinions of Americans "regarding the legislative branch." What did Congress do to remedy that? Impeach the person who actually got more popular after being kicked off social media. The Establishment are completely out of touch from what We The People want. Any Republican or Democrat who has been in politics for decades should leave already. We deserve better. What ticks me off is how people will complain about these Republicans who do nothing, then vote them back in. Rather than taking a chance on a Republican who has less/no experience in politics, compared to the career politician, most vote for the career politician because "they know what they're doing." Really?

One thing I actually agree with AOC on is that there are too many career politicians in office. Unfortunately, she still elects these people. That's what so humorous about Democrats (and RINOs). Pelosi, Schumer, McConnell, Romney, Waters, McCain, and many other dirt-old politician blame Trump for how things are, yet ignore that they have been in power for so long, yet haven't solved any of the problems Trump is "at fault" for. Politicians are not elected to get rich, but to serve us. They seem to forget that during their time in office. Think about it though, you'd get corrupted too if you knew you were getting paid to do nothing. If we term limit all politicians, they can no longer 1) Leave office as millionaires from our money, and 2) Corruption would certainly decrease. There might be a select few who haven't been corrupted from being in politics for more than a decade. Unfortunately, I really can't think of one. If you do, comment down!

In terms of the "Are term limits constitutional?" debate, I do believe they're 100% constitutional. The fifth article in the Articles of Confederation (1781-1789) says, "no person shall be capable of being a delegate [to the continental congress] for more than three years in any term of six years." I don't know one conservative or liberal who thinks Congress or Senate shouldn't be term limited. That's one topic we all agree on!! Some politicians understand the need for term limits, like Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose quote I included. Other politicians have also called for term limits, like Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Rand Paul. It's not surprising that most of the country hates career politicians. Lobbyists love career politicians since they’re easily bought off. That is why no one in office hate the mention of term limits. Even ex-lobbyists attest to this. Former lobbyist Jack Abramoff said, "When I was a lobbyist, I hated the idea that a Congressman who I had bought with years of contributions would decide to retire. That meant I had to start all over again with a new member, losing all the control I bought with years of checks."

You want to know the root problem in U.S. politics? Look no further than our elected officials Term limits is an absolute must. If you notice, mostly younger politicians/people are advocating for term limiting politicians. Why? We have recognized that there are too many people on power who only care about power, and not their constituents. That's it. We have to recognize that, despite a few politicians remaining faithful to Americans, 90% of them aren't. We have to term limit Congress and the Senate.

What do you think is the main problem in U.S. politics? Comment down!

Potential Candidates For The 2024 Presidential Election

I came across an article from Future Female Leaders, which actually inspired me for this post. Despite what is currently happening in the 2020 election, I have thought about who would run in 2024 for the Republican party. These are the top 10 Republicans who I could see (or would like to see) run for President in 2024. Sorry in advance that this is a long article.

1. Ron DeSantis: Everyone here knows I am a staunch supporter of Ron DeSantis. Everything he has done for Florida makes me even more proud to have voted for him in 2018 (my first time voting!). I think he would be a great President. He is very much like Trump, and we need more of those types in politics. He's also a big supporter of our veterans (he is one), which is an important issue for me. I would be against him running, just because he wouldn't be governor of Florida anymore, and he has done so much in his time as Governor of Florida, and even during Covid, he rose to the challenge of protecting Floridians. Everything he said he'd do when he was running as Governor was completed. I cannot emphasize enough how much I admire and respect DeSantis. 
2. Kristi Noem: Kristi is another Republican I consider to be very admirable. She handled the pandemic excellently as well. She never closed her states or enforced masks! She clearly knows how to ensure an economy will thrive. I would honestly love to see either a Noem/DeSantis or DeSantis/Noem ticket. I think the two of them could be a fireball team!
3. Mike Pence: I could see Mike Pence running for President come 2024. He's another great leader, and I have always been impressed by his ability to stand strong. He and Trump really do complement each other well. Pence is a quiet storm, and knows how to get his point across without sounding like your typical Republican. 
4. Ivanka Trump: I have been a huge fan of hers, not just because she is the President's daughter, or the fact she is one of the most gorgeous women out there (Melania is number one!), but her work in the Trump administration has been admirable. She has done amazing work fight human trafficking/help the victims of human trafficking. I could see her potentially following in her father's steps. I haven't seen her show an interest in running, but who knows?
5. Donald Trump Jr.: I'm iffy on Don Jr. I love how much he fits the phrase "Like father like son." I could see him follow in the footsteps of his father to run for President, but I'm not sure if he could be like his father. I've said it 100 times, but the only person who could be like Donald J. Trump is Donald J. Trump. I feel like people think Don Jr. will be exactly like his dad, but I don't see that. I'd love to see him run, but I don't think he is considering politics. Also, prayers to Don Jr. for a speedy recovery from Covid!!
6. Ted Cruz: Ted Cruz has come a long way. He is definitely a proud fighter for the American people. I think, if he should try again, he could have better success in 2024. He just wasn't popular like Trump was, but he has grown as a person and politician. I'm not sure he'd be my first choice for President, but I could see him being a potential person to run.
7. Josh Hawley: Josh Hawley has really been a champion against big tech, like Ted Cruz. He clearly knows how to stand strong. Apparently, some are considering Josh Hawley will be Trump 2.0, which I don't see. Nobody could be better than Trump besides Trump. If I would have to consider someone to be Trump 2.0, it would be DeSantis or Don Jr. Josh could still be a potential runner!
8. Tom Cotton: Tom Cotton has been a big fighter against big tech. He is a proud supporter of POTUS, holds many conservative values and fights for them. He's clearly patriotic, and I don't get an Establishment/typical Republican vibe from him, so that's why I also think he could be a potential runner in 2024.
9. Ric Grenell: I have become a big supporter of Ric Grenell. He's got an impressive career. He has done a lot in his time in politics, so I think he could be a great choice as a GOP hopeful. He's a likeable person, and clearly knows his stuff.
10. Kayleigh McEnany: I love Kayleigh. She is a well-spoken woman, can clearly hold her own, and is able to balance her work and family life. I think she is a great role model for any young woman, despite the persecution by the radical Left. As most conservative women are persecuted. Even though she is 32, she'd be old enough to run for office when 2024 come. I don't know who'll be the first female president, but she could be a choice.

I'm sure some of you are wondering why I didn't have Tucker Carlson in my top choices, as many have said he should run for President and I'm a huge supporter of his. I would love to see Tucker in a political office, especially President. I don't think he is meant to run for President. He even said, in a recent interview, that he would not run. I think, if someone like Don Jr., decided to run, I could see Tucker in an advisory position. I love their friendship! I will say, we can't predict the future. Nobody expected Donald Trump to run for president, let alone win. Anything is possible. In regard to the Sidney Powell/Tucker Carlson debate, here's my take. Both of them are right and wrong. I don't think Tucker should've expected Powell would give him evidence off the bat, but Powell shouldn't have gotten "defensive" about him asking for evidence to support her claim. Tucker isn't selling out, although I'd believe Fox is twisting his arm. Carlson is still one of the only honest journalists, and I'm not willing to cancel him over one mistake. If you want him cancelled because he didn't follow your protocols, you are a snowflake.

Even if he could, I don't think Donald Trump should run again. Remember how we all said Biden should be enjoying his golden years, instead of being a puppet? I feel the same way about Donald Trump. He would be 78 by the time he leaves in 2024 (I believe he will win reelection). I don't want to see him go through what he has gone through for the last few years to go through that the next 4 years again. After all the hate he got, he deserves to enjoy these next (possibly last) few years.

Who do you think should run in 2024? Comment down!!