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Old 05-21-2009, 04:32 PM
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TJ was complex and I agree...he would have preferred to remain a private citizen.He wanted to be part of the great experiment in forming our great nation but he forever longed for the comforts of home. This is exactly the type of politician we need today. Citizens who desire to serve on a part-time basis but do not consider the beltway as their true home.
I call it term limits..... Which is needed. Our country has many more people that can do as bad as these 535 people. And far to many that can do a much better job.
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I call it term limits..... Which is needed. Our country has many more people that can do as bad as these 535 people. And far to many that can do a much better job.
I have favored term limits for many years and what really upsets me is when candidates run favoring term limits,their attitude changes once they are elected..
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I have favored term limits for many years and what really upsets me is when candidates run favoring term limits,their attitude changes once they are elected..
I'm 39...

Specter's been my Senator since I was 10...
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I'm 39...

Specter's been my Senator since I was 10...
I'm 54......

John Dingell has been a representative for Michigan since before I was born!
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I'm 39...

Specter's been my Senator since I was 10...
So its your fault?
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