[dware]

Thus the absolute requirement for STRICT term limits, no exceptions.

Term limits, like campaign finance regulation, only stifles free speech. We already have term limits - it's called VOTE THE BASTARDS OUT. Otherwise, I can't join the chorus of so-called "Conservatives" seeing to stifle my freedom of speech. Doesn't seem very "Conservative".

[IrishBrigade]

Term limits, like campaign finance regulation, only stifles free speech

so you’d be in favor of dumping the presidential term limit, thus allowing Obama running in the next five elections, which he would stand a good chance of winning...

[pieceofthepuzzle]

Sorry, but your premise is wrong, and the word ‘conservative’ is so overused as to be at this point almost meaningless (except as a weapon the left tries to use against those who oppose their agenda).

Term limits are absolutely required, and this has nothing to do with free speech. In fact, the lack of STRICT term limits limits the constitutionally stated rights of American citizens. Our system of government, actually any system of government, can be manipulated (most, if not all have been at some point in time). From an objective, and spiritual perspective, we are all flawed as human beings, and we will find a way to get around laws, and around even constitutionally delineated checks and balances. Thus, to ensure our rights, and the freedom and true representation of our children, we cannot endure career politicians. We just can't. It does not work, and clearly does not select for the ‘cream of the crop’. I would challenge you to tell yourself that our system, with no term limits, has resulted in the best people in elected office. I can't imagine you would agree with that premise after much reflection.

I understand your point that we have a system that allows us to vote people out of office, but you know clearly that incumbency gives many advantages to those in office that helps ensure they will stay in office. It's not that the public is stupid. It's in part due to the fact that the public is comprised of a very broad swath of people from many walks of life, and people generally see what is relevant to the world they encounter daily. That fact in and of itself can be, and is, manipulated.

Politicians are unfortunately very much like sociopathic people who orchestrate divisiveness and chaos around themselves, while seemingly floating above it all - when in actuality they are the ones who have contributed most to this divisiveness and chaos.

Career politician = mediocrity in government and corruption.