Quitting: all the cool policticians are doing it

[scooterbug44]

At least in my mind, this thread is about how people are letting others down by not doing the job they said they would.

Far too frequently lately people are just walking away or quitting when the going gets tough. Mortgages, political offices, debts, kids, pets ................. This is not a Republican/Democrat issue, it's a responsible/irresponsible issue.

BTW - oath for Senators:

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.

 

[Miss Kitty]

...DA time.

So, what do we call it when a Senator (or mayor, congressperson, etc.) starts running for another office and neglects the duties they swore to uphold? There are many many examples of this...it is not a trick question to upset any dem or repub.

 

[scooterbug44]

That's one reason I think we need to limit the length of all the campaigns - people are spending more time running FOR the office than they are SERVING in the office!

Also why I think we need campaign finance reform - many elected officials are beholden to their contributors, or the party machine, not their constituents.

 

[Linda]

...DA time.

So, what do we call it when a Senator (or mayor, congressperson, etc.) starts running for another office and neglects the duties they swore to uphold? There are many many examples of this...it is not a trick question to upset any dem or repub.

Exactly. I didn't see any moral outrage when Barack Obama neglected his Senate duties and ultimately resigned to become President of the United States.

 

[scooterbug44]

Exactly. I didn't see any moral outrage when Barack Obama neglected his Senate duties and ultimately resigned to become President of the United States.

What channel were you watching? There was plenty of outrage.

P.S. McCain also neglected his Senate duties and would have had to ultimately resign if he became President........................ :roll: Hence why I think the campaign season needs to be shortened.

Big difference between exchanging one position for a higher one w/increased duties and outright quitting - especially if you are just doing so for $$$$.

 

[Lynnie]

We need more turnover. I don't care if they quit. I vote they all quit and let's start over!

 

[GoodWitch58]

You are confused because you are trying to make something out of it that isn't there. I was creating a scenario about a job. Sen. Martinez quit his and for that he has been severely critized. Draw into it what you will, but it is obvious to me that you are more intent on attempting to make what I said look foolish. I asked a simple question. You turned it into a denigration of the Presidency, the Senate and his constituents. This was not my intent. I don't know if the tactics used in your posts are as transparent to others as they are to me but I hope so. If I am wrong, I'll apologize in advance but this is the perception with which you leave me.

Well, I guess that's why I was confused. I thought you were making a point. I am not sure why you think I am trying to make you look foolish--that has never occurred to me. I simply was trying to understand your point; and I don't think I am denigrating anything by asking a question. I said I was confused--I did not say anything about you.
Sorry if I offended you.

 

[Andy A]

Well, I guess that's why I was confused. I thought you were making a point. I am not sure why you think I am trying to make you look foolish--that has never occurred to me. I simply was trying to understand your point; and I don't think I am denigrating anything by asking a question. I said I was confused--I did not say anything about you.
Sorry if I offended you.

I might have been a bit strong handed in my response but I think that anyone has the right to quit any job at anytime unless they are under a contractual arrangement and that includes elected officials. I don't like their resigning but I can understand why they do it and the reasons are numerous.
You did not offend me. No one on this board offends me although some are often rude and ridiculous in what they post, but thank you for being so considerate.

 

[TooFarTampa]

...DA time.

So, what do we call it when a Senator (or mayor, congressperson, etc.) starts running for another office and neglects the duties they swore to uphold? There are many many examples of this...it is not a trick question to upset any dem or repub.

On the flip side, John Edwards apparently wasn't busy enough.

 

[Lake View Too]

The father of medern conservatism was Barry Goldwater.

I said Nixon was the Father of modern conservative quitters. I really believe, like most people, that when you are elected to political office you are fulfilling a trust given to you by your constituents. That is what democracy is all about. You elect your representatives, for good or bad (and it works both ways) You don't elect the "Joe the Plumber", who is appointed when he runs out the door. Florida is now not fully represented in the middle of one of the worst Senate battles in recent history. Not so funny anymore...is it?