[r9etb]

Periodic revolution, “at least once every 20 years,” was “a medicine necessary for the sound health of government.”

This is obviously true, as can be seen by the success of the policy as applied in Africa and Latin America.

[coconutt2000]

I believe Jefferson was one of the ones who thought that a constitutional convention every generation was the way to go.

Jefferson's generation was rather fond of using the word revolution for non-violent departures from the past.

[xcamel]

Boil it down to modern simple english:

"Politicians, like diapers, need to be changed often...
Often for the same reason."

[Jo Nuvark]

I'm not sure if you are being sarcastic about Africa and Latin America. Surely Mexico could use a good restructuring. It's just that sometimes you need to just hit "reset".