[sten]

so how do we keep them in check? they do what they want, which many times is not under their Constitutional powers.

limiting their funding under threat of recall isn’t too bad. it’d keep them from funding programs that are wasteful

[cripplecreek]

so how do we keep them in check?

You ignore people who tell you they don't exist and you vote for people with integrity. The man I'm voting for in my congressional district never once voted for a new tax or tax increase in 14 years as a state legislator. He refuses to promise pork for the district because its irresponsible.