Two Terms are Enough

It is obvious to many of us that the "two term" rule would be an effective way for us to get our democracy back.

The "two term" rule is about limiting governments and their ministers to two terms in power. Two terms pulling the levers seems to be the point beyond which their hubris gets out of control. This seems to be the point where they cease worrying about their constituents and become increasingly interested in cementing their imperious ways in place. It's where they try to manage and manipulate the system for their personal benefit - or where they have become so intoxicated with power that they actually believe that they are the chosen ones and will resort to all sorts of shenanigans to stay in power.

Witness the blatant anti democratic nonsense that South Australian Attorney General Michael Atkinson has tried on over these past few days. This man is so out of touch that he can't possibly be considered for a third term - can he?

The Rann government is at the end of its second term and seeking a third on March 20th. The spin, BS and manipulation that is going on to get them another four years is hilarious. Media Mike and his cronies have become used to pulling the levers and looking after their mates. They like the job titles and the fancy offices and staff and the big white limos. They like the attention and power and won't give it all up easily.

Unfortunately a combination of incumbency and voter apathy will combine to stack the deck in their favour.

The American founding fathers recognised this problem and limited their Presidents to two terms.

There is zero chance that we will be able to convince our politicians to amend the Australian constitution to similar effect - so we need to be vigilant and do it ourselves - state by state, election by election and seat by seat.

The only way is to treat our politicians like underwear and change them often. I hope you will join me in getting this revolution underway on March 20th.