Most of us know the term “one-two punch.” Some even know the boxing combination of a left lead followed by a right cross; or my favorite of a jab and an upper cut. Martial artists use a snap and a back fist.

When in comes to politicians and their smack down of the electorate, the “no term limits” coupled with the “revolving door” of ousted politicians and their new-found lobbyist positions is a nice one-two combo perk for our congressional members.

Interesting story in the Huffington Post today about politicians grooming themselves for post-Hill lobbying jobs. Nice career gig if you can get it.

Help me on this, please. What is wrong with timeframes that support the constituency, time periods that benefit the people?  What is wrong with elected term limits and time barriers (four to six years) for converting your elected position into a lobbying gig? What’s wrong with a congressional cooling off period?

These two practices are the root of most, if not all political corruption which is why our elected officials will fight these revisions tooth and nail.

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