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Why Americans Don't Trust Politicians

July 29, 2024 / 00:59

This episode discusses term limits for Congress members, banning corporate PAC money, and restoring trust in government. Key topics include the need for reforms in Congress and the Supreme Court.

The speaker emphasizes the importance of term limits for members of Congress and Senators, arguing that this could help restore public trust. They suggest banning corporate PAC money and lobbyist influence as essential steps.

Additionally, the speaker advocates for banning stock trading by Congress members and preventing them from becoming lobbyists after their terms. They express the belief that most Congress members have good intentions but that public perception is overwhelmingly negative.

The conversation highlights the urgent need for bold reforms to clean up the political system and facilitate significant projects aimed at rebuilding the country.

TLDR

The episode calls for term limits and reforms to restore trust in Congress.

Episode

0:59
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let's have term limits for members of Congress and Senators let's not have any corporate pack money or any pack money
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any lobbyist let's have term limits for Supreme Court Justices let's ban stock trading and also ban members of Congress
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from becoming lobbyists this was Common Sense things and I think people are so starved for restoring trust now here is
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the honest truth in my view most members of Congress of the 435 at least 300 to 350 of good motives going in they want
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to do the right thing they may disagree but we're in a situation where we have lost the trust of the American people
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most Americans think members of Congress are lying they think they're corrupt they think they're self- serving I don't
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care that we have good intentions that's the perception we've got to take some bold steps to clean up the system so we
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can do these big projects of rebuilding the country [Music]

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Episode Highlights

  • Restoring Trust
    Addressing the loss of trust in Congress and the need for reform.
    “We've lost the trust of the American people.”
    @ 00m 31s
    July 29, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Most Americans think members of Congress are lying.
    Why Americans Don't Trust Politicians
  • We've got to take some bold steps to clean up the system.
    Why Americans Don't Trust Politicians

Key Moments

  • Restoring Trust00:31
  • Bold Steps00:41