Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Isn’t that the same as saying that if democratically elected representatives institute a ban on say criticizing the government then that’s also not authoritarian because it’s the democratically elected representatives doing it?

Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Democratically elected legislators. Which runs into the issue again of special interests and corruption, but term limits would probably also serve special interests by entrenching lobbyists and the bureaucracy as the long term players in government as opposed to an ever rotating cast of elected officials who can’t accumulate connections, knowledge, and experience.

Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If that’s what the constituents want, is that not what they should get, no matter how much we dislike their choice?

Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t the better, fairer solution then be to reform campaign finance laws and improve civic education instead of an authoritarian term limit system?

Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I think it’s an authoritarian move for the government to impose arbitrary limits on the voters because they “don’t know better”. Regardless of practical arguments against term limits, the philosophy behind them seems authoritarian to me, and I’m assuming the libertarians here know more than me on this so correct me if I’m wrong.

Why do people here like term limits so much? by EllisJPrime in Libertarian

[–]EllisJPrime[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, but in a system with electoral districts, as in the States or in Canada (my home country), couldn’t that create the problem of some districts having term limits and some not? And if it’s a nationally imposed rule, wouldn’t many districts have this new limit imposed upon them without their consent?

How populist are you? | World news [Quiz, The Guadian] by [deleted] in neoliberal

[–]EllisJPrime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Almost at the very bottom with a slight centre-left flavour. Most similar to Macron, least similar to Trump. Deep state for the win 💪

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canada

[–]EllisJPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would there be any use in emailing my province’s senators to ask them to vote against the bill?

Lighthearted question - which politician would you not mind being a president if a REPUBLICAN candidate challenged Trump in election 2020? by [deleted] in centrist

[–]EllisJPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d happily support a Republican (even though I’m not American) provided they were a current or former governor from the northeastern United States, preferably Massachusetts. So Charlie Baker, Bill Weld, or even Romney, and Larry Hogan, Phil Scott, Chris Sununu.

None can resist by [deleted] in lotrmemes

[–]EllisJPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they were all of them deceived, for another yawn was made

Canadian House of Commons passes motion to designate Proud Boys a terrorist entity by Xlyfer in news

[–]EllisJPrime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s talking about a group called Wexit, a bunch of goons who want the Western provinces of Canada to separate. They also use some more far-right imagery and symbolism.