[E. Pluribus Unum]

Term limits have dire unintended consequences, just one of which is increasing the influence of lobbyists for the big-government/big-corporate crony-fascist complex.

A better solution is to repeal the 17th Amendment, which would shift the balance of power between the states and the U.S. Congress back to the states.

[upchuck]

Why not repeal the 17th AND have term limits? I’d say, “12 and you’re done.” At implementation, any Rep or Senator that has served more than 12 years could not run for reelection.

Of course, the 12 years are 12 years total in the House or Senate.

[JimRed]

Term limits have dire unintended consequences, just one of which is increasing the influence of lobbyists for the big-government/big-corporate crony-fascist complex.

A better solution is to repeal the 17th Amendment, which would shift the balance of power between the states and the U.S. Congress back to the states.

Do both, and simply make lobbyists irrelevant by requiring that all political donations be ANONYMOUS. You can't sell influence if you don't know who is buying!

Do away with all perks other than an office and reasonable staffing, and require that all laws passed be equally binding on them and the populace. (Hello, Obamacare!)