((Back and filling - catchup time))
Yes, for once, you were. The founding fathers never thought that this republic would come under the influence of permanent representatives.
It is up to us to pass a term limitation for Congressmen and Senators. Personally, I favor 8yrs for Congressman, 18yrs for Senate. Add to that a five year restriction on any lobbying, etc. activities at the end of public office - and I think media wonk ought to be included in that restriction, too, but that would probably be too difficult to enforce.