redman Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 You see, I have this friend who's a relatively young former Chief Executive, and this person is interested in serving for more that just two terms. Do you have anything for that? Clinton Wants Change in Presidential Term LimitsWed May 28, 8:03 PM ET Add Politics to My Yahoo! BOSTON (Reuters) - Former President Bill Clinton (news - web sites) said on Wednesday Congress should change the rule that barred him from seeking a third term in the White House, but stopped short of saying he wants to return as commander-in-chief. Speaking at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum here, Clinton questioned certain aspects of the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which prevents a person from being elected president more than twice. Clinton said the amendment, passed after Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to a record fourth term, should be changed simply to keep a person from being elected to more than two consecutive terms as president. "I think since people are living much longer ... the 22nd Amendment should probably be modified to say two consecutive terms instead of two terms for a lifetime," Clinton said. The former president said such a change probably wouldn't apply to him but would benefit future generations. "There may come a time when we elect a president at age 45 or 50, and then 20 years later the country comes up against the same kind of problems the president faced before," he said. "People would like to bring that man or woman back but they would have no way to do so." Clinton, who left office in 2001, said he had "loved" his time as president but was also enjoying life outside the White House. "I was surprised at how happy I was to have my life back," he said during a question-and-answer session with presidential historian Michael Beschloss. Clinton said he was writing his memoirs, which were due to be published in the autumn of 2004, although he said they may be out before then. LOFL at "people are living much longer"! WTF does that have to do with anything? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I hope we never see the term limits change... Look what happens in Star Wars EP II... Palpatine get emergency powers and eventually becomes the Evil Emperor... IF THEY had term limits and stuck to it, maybe the Original Trillogy would have never been made.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 As I've said, when he shuts the f@#k up and drifts into oblivion we will stop discussing him and his "legacy". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I don't want Clinton back but I wouldn't be opposed to a 3-term limit now. People would of kept electing FDR if he lasted to 8 terms. I think even with a changed law that 8 years is enough for one guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Code- "Have you ever kissed a girl before?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 Code- "Have you ever kissed a girl before?" bwahahahahaahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 Code- "Have you ever kissed a girl before?" :laugh: :laugh: I'll ask my wife later, I can't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 LOL Code :laugh: Actually, I don't think the idea is all that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 paging Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 I hope you realize that was a joke. The best SNL skit of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted May 29, 2003 Author Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 "Have you ever kissed a girl before?" Plenty . . . around Niagara Falls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 I hope you realize that was a joke. The best SNL skit of all time. NO... I didn't catch that, I assumed you were pointing out my SW Geekdom... What was the Skit about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Bill Shatner at a trekkie convention flips out and starts demeaning the trekkies. Quotes like "Get a life" "You've turned something that was a lark, a short job, into a colossall waste of time" and the aforementioned "Have you ever kissed a girl" directed at Jon Lovitz wearing Spock Ears. Of course my knowledge of this skit may call my own geekness into question........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hersh Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 This is why I love this site...It starts about Slick Willy Bill and ends up about SNL skits in a smooth transition. I love that skit too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 As I've said, when he shuts the f@#k up and drifts into oblivion we will stop discussing him and his "legacy". Exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 Bill Shatner at a trekkie convention flips out and starts demeaning the trekkies. Quotes like "Get a life" "You've turned something that was a lark, a short job, into a colossall waste of time" and the aforementioned "Have you ever kissed a girl" directed at Jon Lovitz wearing Spock Ears. Of course my knowledge of this skit may call my own geekness into question........ Was Shatner the host, I will look out for it on reruns.. That sounds funny as crap..:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 I don't believe in term limits at all. If the voters want to keep some one in office it should be up to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Code, yes he was the host. Jack, I agree with you on congressional term limits. But the POTUS needs them. And as much as a 3rd term for Bush is enticing, I can see the inherent problems of allowing 1 man to stay in the top office too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 Code, yes he was the host. Jack, I agree with you on congressional term limits. But the POTUS needs them. And as much as a 3rd term for Bush is enticing, I can see the inherent problems of allowing 1 man to stay in the top office too long. If Bush Jr. gets re-elected....then Sr. will get a 3rd term! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdmiralWaugh Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 William Shatner has regretted those comments many, many times over... in public at least. Us Trekkers made him pay for his insolence. But he has gone beyond our wildest dreams and written terrific Trek novels (another comes out soon!) and best of all, filmed FREE ENTERPRISE, one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. At the end, he raps. Check out the hilarious trailer at imdb.com if you are interested. In any case, you can definitely see the Captain Kirk in the man. He's just greatness. A lot like SOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Originally posted by Kilmer17 Code, yes he was the host. Jack, I agree with you on congressional term limits. But the POTUS needs them. And as much as a 3rd term for Bush is enticing, I can see the inherent problems of allowing 1 man to stay in the top office too long. I say let them be elected 100 times. Maybe they will learn what their doing. As for Dubya you might want to win that 2nd term before you start talking about a third. Why hasn't the administration planted the WOMD yet? I guess stupid is as stupid does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbear Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Man I thought i was the only one to watch free enterprise. That was a seriously funny movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJWatson3 Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 "trekkies" was pretty good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted May 30, 2003 Author Share Posted May 30, 2003 Originally posted by AdmiralWaugh William Shatner has regretted those comments many, many times over... in public at least. Us Trekkers made him pay for his insolence. But he has gone beyond our wildest dreams and written terrific Trek novels (another comes out soon!) and best of all, filmed FREE ENTERPRISE, one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. At the end, he raps. Check out the hilarious trailer at imdb.com if you are interested. In any case, you can definitely see the Captain Kirk in the man. He's just greatness. A lot like SOS. You frighten me . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Matt Kyriacou Posted May 30, 2003 Share Posted May 30, 2003 Originally posted by JackC As for Dubya you might want to win that 2nd term before you start talking about a third. Does the word LOCK mean anything to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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