If DOGE is truly transparent

[agentorange70]

The Senate, with the secret vote of thune as it's leader,....is still the swamp,..the very fact that senators wanted the voting secretive means that they are going against a presidential mandate

We can say the Republicans run all branches of govt,...but the establishment still runs the Senate even if they call themselves Republicans

 

[Lava-Man]

I think it could also help if we could figure out a way to limit direct lobbying by former members. I worry that if you replace the venal motive for re-election with the venal motive for a lobbying gig after they are term-limited out. Without strict lobbying limits, time in Congress becomes an extended job interview for a gig in government relations for a corporation or union. That happens now, but this could exacerbate it.

You're right, lobbyists are the bigger problem. That and term limits are a joint issue.

 

[brimur]

You're right, lobbyists are the bigger problem. That and term limits are a joint issue.

I think there is a way to make term limits work and I can definitely see how they could help in some ways. Just have to avoid the unintended consequences

 

[Lava-Man]

I think there is a way to make term limits work and I can definitely see how they could help in some ways. Just have to avoid the unintended consequences

Reform the lobbyist class and how it functions/wields power and set term limits. I'm sold!

While were at it, get rid of PACs, corporate donations, and make it so only registered voters can make limited donations. Campaign spending is out of control.

 

[MUSMDawgs]

People have little clue how many government jobs serve no purpose. It’s a significant portion. Aside from spending. The sheer amount of useless jobs they have is astounding.

How much money did California spend on homeless problem? Billions? And ….. their homeless problem is …… they have government officials working for these programs making 6 figures with no incentive to actually fix the problems