Career Politicians - Root of all evil ?

[alaskaflyer]

Also, I don't want to argue with the cia which says:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html

Hmmm...

According to the CIA, one of our natural hazards in this country is "permafrost in northern Alaska, a major impediment to development."

LOL! Maybe they should stick to analyzing our enemies.

Your point is well taken though.

Having worked in politics some years ago, I feel that having an incumbent with some experience in office is valuable. There is a huge learning curve for a newly elected politician, especially in a Federal office, and that person ends up relying on his advisers and lobbyists for most decisions. (well, I guess I should say "more than your typical office-holder.") So, no, I don't think term limits are useful or help.

My idea of the perfect election? Gather a group of individuals in a room, ask them to raise their hand if they want the office, and then choose the one that has his arms crossed instead.