Three terms just don't work
2006-09-07 12:20:53 · 16 answers · asked by thecharleslloyd 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I just asked a question on how things work in the UK and didn't get an answer. We don't seem to know much about your system, but it seems like you guys can take out a PM whenever you want, so what's the point of a limit?
2006-09-07 12:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Pepper 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would prefer to see all MP's being restricted to two terms as that would sort out the wheat from the chaff. At present it can be an extremely well-paid job for life with a pension no ordinary citizen could dream of, although it's them that's paying it. It is the ideal job for someone who is selfishly motivated by power and money. If they were actually doing a good job for the country I wouldn't mind but, how many are? For the PM, the Cabinet and other parties Shadow Cabinets I would allow them unlimited terms. That would be their incentive to do right by the people because once voted out of office they would not be able to stand again. The ordinary citizens of this country are the majority and it is time those citizens were properly represented.
As regards MP's only doing two terms, what an incentive to strive to impress for if they don't they become ordinary citizens again.
2006-09-08 07:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it's a positive thing in that limiting terms limits the control one administration can have over the country. On the other hand...once a politician is reelected, and doesn't have to face another election...they are sort of free to do as they choose..
I think the former outweighs the latter, however, so I agree with you...more than two terms is too much.
2006-09-07 13:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by loubean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No , Beacause just Imagine when the day arrives that we are fortunate enough to have a Prime Minister that really does a superb job and puts Great Britain back as it should be and once again a Country to be Proud of , we wouldn,t want to lose such a much needed P M in two short years would we ?
2006-09-07 21:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because in limited-term politics, it is inevitable that the head of Government becomes extremely ineffective towards the end of its power. This is no good. Bear in mind that Prime Ministers having three (or more) consecutive terms is very rare, and until 1987 had not happened since the 18th century I think.
2006-09-07 12:42:37 · answer #5 · answered by cheekbones3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Changing a leader won't necessarily change Government policy although the characteristic of the person can alter the public perception of the party they lead. Not so good if you're getting tarred and feathered by the media (and backstabbers in your own party). I suppose it's just a case of 'the buck stops here' but do we really need legislation for something that's going to happen anyway, like it or not.
2006-09-07 12:57:18 · answer #6 · answered by Cal 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No
I think William Haig ought to do at least 4 full terms,
but in the case of Gordon Brown 2 school terms (2 x 6 weeks) would be more than enough.
2006-09-07 13:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, if we have a good leader we'll want to keep them. Besides, our system is based on MPs and Parties, we don't elect the PM.
The only reasons the yanks have that system is that for some reason they always vote the president in again, and if they didn't he'd go on for decades despite being worse than his political opponents. We're not that fickle.
2006-09-08 11:00:00 · answer #8 · answered by AndyB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Limiting terms leaves a government/PM with the right to do whatever it wants in it's final term because they know they don't need to keep voters happy.
2006-09-07 12:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and any other MP too. Perhaps that would help them to think more of the country's future than their own. On the other hand, on past record it might make them even more corrupt because they would't have so much time(?)
2006-09-07 12:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋