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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
so the problem then isn't with term limits but the pool of people who are willing to be politicians.
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I dunno about this one. If I was about 50-60% smarter and a little older, I'd probably want to run for some position that's occupied by someone either corrupt or incompetent. I wouldn't be able to without either being independently wealthy or pandering to sources of revenue. People that are independently wealthy can insulate themselves from the problems that may hit people like you or I more directly. Pandering? It's what people that are willing to compromise their vision do. If you don't believe me, google "Goldman Sachs" and "Obama".
If I were running for mayor or state legislature or governor, I'd never, ever, ever compromise to get funds. It's not in me, I'm too stubborn and too skeptical. If I were supremely lucky, some very generous people that agree with me completely could help to bankroll me, but really most large contributions come from places with agendas.
The problem isn't term limits but the unbelievable difficulty or luck required to become a politician without compromising your beliefs. People aren't ignorant to this, so many don't even bother trying.