Dodd: "The Fall of the Powerful" Poster child?

[Kelly]

Is Dodd going to be used as the poster child for "The Fall of the Powerful" in Washington.

Desire for power, and the corruption that comes with it has, IMO, totally screwed up Washington, and it is at the root of the problems we face today.

Just because Dodd is a Democrat DOES NOT MEAN, that it is only found in that party, because as we know, it is a pandemic that has destroyed both parties.

My question is, will Dodd be the beginning of the downfall of the old time power hungry people of Washington?

He is being slammed hard by Conneticut newspapers, and the last poll shows his Republican opponent ahead....

What do you think?

 

[hippie_hunter]

I don't see it as the fall of the old time power, I just see this as the fall of Dodd.

 

[Kelly]

I don't see it as the fall of the old time power, I just see this as the fall of Dodd.

I don't mean the total fall, but perhaps a beginning? Maybe the beginning of a stronger voice against this type of thing in Washington? Maybe a change in the political education of those who are voting, in that don't simply vote for a name they recognize?

 

[hippie_hunter]

I don't mean the total fall, but perhaps a beginning? Maybe the beginning of a stronger voice against this type of thing in Washington? Maybe a change in the political education of those who are voting, in that don't simply vote for a name they recognize?

I would see this as a beginning if more old people were acting stupid.

 

[Matt]

My prediction: Dodd wins re-election in 2010.

 

[Kelly]

My prediction: Dodd wins re-election in 2010.

If he does, Conneticut will be one state, I won't retire to...... I don't necessarily want the Republican to win, mainly because I don't know anything about Dodd's opponent, but damn......if he is able to overcome this major "stupidity of power" I don't think there is hope for "change" in Washington in ANY form.

 

[SuBe]

I agree with Matthew, I think the American Voter's ADHD or ADD or whatever they call it, will kick in by then, and what ever commercial has more substance, or who ever pulls the "He'll take away your FREE Government Subsidized Healthcare" will win. (Which I assume will be Dodd using that line)

 

[hippie_hunter]

But it's Connecticut dude. Asides from Hartford, the place is filthy stinking rich. That's probably the place where socialized health care isn't needed.

 

[SuBe]

They don't need Social Security probably either. It doesn't matter how rich the people are, it's what you "Give them that is Free", promise the other guy is taking it away, and watch the Sheep follow.

 

[Paradoxium]

Speaking of which, there is a grass root campaign to elect Schiff over Dodd. Even though Schiff explicitly stated he does not want to make a run. In fact they raised $22,000 ($10k was the target) so far.

 

[gap5ewl]

You know we can't just keep replacing people with new ones because they're bound to become corrupt and power hungry as well. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I think we need to start making some new rules. Maybe shorter term limits, or something more drastic.

 

[Kelly]

You know we can't just keep replacing people with new ones because they're bound to become corrupt and power hungry as well. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I think we need to start making some new rules. Maybe shorter term limits, or something more drastic.

Oh, I definitely think term limits would hellp. Theres NO term limits on these guys.....so just making their terms shorter won't help. Don't let them stay in office over 3 terms in the Senate. 2 terms in the House.

 

[SuBe]

You know we can't just keep replacing people with new ones because they're bound to become corrupt and power hungry as well. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I think we need to start making some new rules. Maybe shorter term limits, or something more drastic.

Absolute power corrupts absolutely, so you follow the design in the constitution and even out the power through the 3 branches.