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H. J. Res. 5, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President (287 comments ↓)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-second article of amendment, thereby removing the limitation on the number of terms an individual may serve as President.
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Nancy Sterk
June 5, 2009, 12:59am (report abuse)The President and all elected officials were voted in to represent US, THE UNITED STATES CITIZENS, NOT THEMSELVES! Our country has gone totally backwards! The rich are getting richer and more POWERFUL & GREEDY! It starts at the TOP! We need a NEW AMERICAN REVOLUTION PEOPLE! IF WE NEED TO START ALL OVER, SO BE IT! We need to get rid of all the political "Machines" that are ruining this so called "free country". They are in our cities, states and Washington. I think it's the Mob running our governments! After all, they don't do anything, unless they are making a buck off of it and they work hand in hand with lobbiest. In other words, they're pretty corrupt! We need to 1st STOP PAYING TAXES! What are they going to do, put every American in jail? Take All Our Homes Away? I think not! After all, they don't pay taxes and say it was "overlooked"! They are not above the law! ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lisa Stancil
June 5, 2009, 9:53am (report abuse)Time is Money. How much time and money does it take for a Representative to change an Amendment, like the 22 Amendment?
In business, individuals who waste people's time and waste company money are fired. What a wasteful distraction of everyone's time and money.
Now can we get back to getting Representatives to follow the existing Constitutional Rules of Law and the Bill of Rights?
Memi
June 5, 2009, 12:37pm (report abuse)The real threat? Presidents are but pawns; they do as they are told by a powerful, elitist multi-national group whose goal is to control the finances of the world. How many of you have taken the time to investigate the persistant rumors of secret groups in power who want to create a new world order? Do you even know what they call themselves? where they meet? who the members are? Do you know they come from many nations? From both of our major political parties? Do your homework, folks... if you can comment here and vent your spleen, you can also take time to do the research. Waving pitchforks and .22 rifles won't save you, but knowing the facts about who really runs this country and the world, just might... good luck!
Lamar Hutto
June 5, 2009, 12:54pm (report abuse)Our golden-tongued, two-faced, Socialist President and that old Pervert Barney Frank have very effectively pushed our nation beyond any hope of ever recovering. The downward spiral will continue as they gain full control.
Gantryobamaetal
June 6, 2009, 5:04pm (report abuse)At coffee, I commented that I would not be surprised if Obama wanted a third term. Then I got the news. I believe that his main goal is to destroy this country. We now have 27 Czars' that have the power to dictate rules to every citizen in this Nation. We must start a grass roots movement to return America to freedom. All political affialiations must unit to accomplish this task, and purge Congress of the traitors that call themselves our representatives.
Bob Kimberlin
June 6, 2009, 7:00pm (report abuse)I have traveled the world for 40 years and carried and waved our American Flag I am ashamed of what has happened to this country and no longer can tout our great society for fear of confrontation.
Our "founding fathers" are rolling over in their graves.
Hopeless
June 6, 2009, 11:35pm (report abuse)What a sad bunch of uninformed fools. I am embarrassed to read this nonsense. Go back to school and learn before the world passes you by.
Genny Sikes
June 7, 2009, 4:54pm (report abuse)Obama has already become a charactature of a King. When he speaks he uses the first person ( "I came to Egypt because..")He sounds as if he speaks with complete power and not as a democratically elected leader of his people. He looks like a Roman orator with his index finger raised to make a point and his chin up in the air to impress his audience with his power. Heaven help this nation if we remove term limits. When does the revolution start?
Linda
June 7, 2009, 11:15pm (report abuse)Do we as American's want to end up like Iran or some of the other places with dictators??? I think we should vote at least every 4 years and that way we can keep new blood in office. That is how our government has been set up and it has worked for all of these years.
I truly believe it is time to get everyone in Washington out and start fresh. Everyone up there needs term limits in my opinion. God bless America!!!!!!!!!!!
Larry Johnson
June 8, 2009, 10:55am (report abuse)Wake up America, if we don't put a stop to these sneak bills our country is domed.
Doug
June 8, 2009, 4:36pm (report abuse)Do Congressman Serrano’s 16th district of New York constituents need addition evidence their Congressman is a complete idiot?
Lorraine
June 8, 2009, 5:05pm (report abuse)If I wanted a dictator I would move to another part of the world. Our elected officials are bringing this country down, down, down, the tubes. Good luck to the younger generation.
Jeremy
June 8, 2009, 7:31pm (report abuse)Its a good thing this proposal to remove Presidental Term Limits was not introduced this time last year. If it was proposed to remove Presidental Term Limits Would have passed this time last year Bush could have run for a third term. If he got elected a third term I would throw a shoe at him and I would make sure he didn't duck so the shoe would hit him direct in the face. Thank God I don't have to worry about it anymore.
Acerone
June 9, 2009, 9:06am (report abuse)Congress is a place where the inept practice retirement. Just the thought of allowing anyone to politically control the path and future of this country by virtue of superior congressional control is not democratic, it's dictatorial.
Scott D
June 9, 2009, 9:28am (report abuse)There never has nor ever will be reason to repeal Constitutional Law no matter the circumstance. If we Americans continue to elect lawyers and career politicians for public office; we deserve exactly what we get....
Slightly less than a majority of voting Americans (depending upon how you view ACORN's voting recruitment practices) did not support Obama for President for good reason. Any candidate with as many "questionable" attributes should never been promoted by a party, but he was and we must all watch closely now at how the Democrats play the Executive Branch like a puppet to continue their "Global" strategy of dominance.
I for one, am not a citizen of this GLOBE. The GLOBE is not soverign, just look at China, Iran, Venesuela, Cuba, North Korea, etc... I am a citizen of my community hoping and praying that my country grows wise to the very dangerous game the Democrats are endeavoring to play. Liberalism can only serve those who have NO stake in its outcome!
Scott D
June 9, 2009, 9:41am (report abuse)The mere suggestion of repealing the 22 Amendment of the Constitution or eliminating term limits SCREAMS of corruption. It was Thomas Jefferson who wrote that Americans must protect our Constitution as if it were a jewel.
How can ANYONE turn a blind-eye on such an immoral suggestion? This proposal should make every American furious at those who would be so bold as to introduce such a proposition.
Doug S
June 9, 2009, 2:30pm (report abuse)They need to ammend the Constitution to place term limits on idiot congressman and geriatric senators.
geo austen
June 9, 2009, 6:59pm (report abuse)We are heading fo0r a dicttorship in this God loving country. Let us not make the same mistake they made in Germany when Adolf took over and started killing everyone who opposed him. DO IT NOW . . . Get rid of him by the next election or face annihilation.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
gatorman
June 9, 2009, 8:44pm (report abuse)Its about time "we the people" stand up and take our country back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gatorgirl
June 11, 2009, 10:25am (report abuse)How about instead of this bill, we draft one with two year limits for Congress and the Supreme Court? We definitely need to make sure "King Obama" does not take succeed in doing this!
Bob Austen (Geo's brudder)
June 11, 2009, 2:49pm (report abuse)I see a lot of comments but nobody is saying what they are going to do about it! Don’t just comment; ACT!
Write your congressman, your senators and the president. Go to this site and let your voice be heard! http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
Debra Pierron
June 11, 2009, 8:41pm (report abuse)Obama is an idiot and so is most of Congress. I cannot believe the things I've seen in the last few months. It's frustrating and exhausting. God help us.
michael streeter
June 11, 2009, 9:26pm (report abuse)Obama REALLY COULD be the anti-christ. He needs to be removed as well as congress and the house. They ALL want nothing but CONTROL.
Wake up America !
WILLIAM
June 12, 2009, 12:26am (report abuse)only power crazy authoritarian egomaniacs like hugo chavez need to abolish term limits to perpetuate their own power.kim jung ill,mass murdering crackpot dictator of communist north korea,bragged that he got 100 per cent of the vote.it's amazing what a nationalized police force and a disarmed citizenry {gun control]can do for you!
Walt Worthley
June 12, 2009, 10:29am (report abuse)Where is the "unbiased" press in all this. If a republican had entered this kind of bill during the Reagan or Bush presidencies this would have been on headlines on every news channel and newspaper. But let a democratic introduce the bill and its supposed to be good legislation. Hey, NY wake up! Get this guy out of office.
M.H.Brobst
June 12, 2009, 1:45pm (report abuse)No.no.no. We do not need a dictator, which is a possibility w/o the 22nd amendment, disallowing more than two presidential terms.
GDPD
June 13, 2009, 4:30pm (report abuse)Since GMC is eliminating meny of the Dealers (and their employees) to give the company "a new beginning," why did they not do that before the taxpayers expended the enormous bail-out money? Why would a U.S. President approve, much less recommend such a financial debocle? After all, the Dealers and employees had to find new jobs, why not all the GMC employees? Bush spent small change by comparison to all the bailouts.
PATTY
(logged in user) June 14, 2009, 2:05am (report abuse)WE SURE DON'T NEED LONGER TERMS FOR PRESIDENTS. THAT WAS DETERMINED DURING ROOSEVELTS REGIME. THE CONSTITUTION SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED IN ANY WAY. AS FOR THE GREEDING MONEY HUNGARY POWER DRIVEN MEN INCLUDING THAT SOB OBAMA, WE SHOULD KICK THE WHOLE BUNCH OUT OF WASHINGTON DC.
jewelpowell
June 14, 2009, 6:58am (report abuse)what next are the sick people going to do all of them need to be sent to a farn country never to come back to america they are the problem .they need some people who cares about us wake up people
politicianslie
June 14, 2009, 9:12am (report abuse)i didnt vote for him and i'm glad i didnt. He got elected by a bunch of free loaders who think the government should give them everything. I work my butt off so uncle sam can take his taxes to give it to the free loaders. enough is enough. SUPPORT THE NEXT TEA PARTY.
RobertCT
June 14, 2009, 1:21pm (report abuse)I believe the time has come for the U.S. to have it's own Bastille Day. The comment about sending people back to school falls on deaf ears because all most all of the problems are highly educated such as Obama. If we cannot vote them out, then delete them.
Celia l. Finochio
June 14, 2009, 4:09pm (report abuse)I think we, as Americans, should scream loud and long to prevent this from happening. Frankly I am scared to death with what is happening right under our noses.
Devontae
June 14, 2009, 8:45pm (report abuse)We need to make Obama the permanent President until he dies and then he should appoint a successor. Otherwise someone will come and take away all of the free stuff that Obama is giving us regular folks, like free healthcare and soon free cars too
mona
June 15, 2009, 11:37am (report abuse)This is the worse thing that could happen, ragardless who the president is.
Ramblingwreck44
(logged in user) June 16, 2009, 9:56am (report abuse)Rep Jose Serrano introduced this bill, but what was he thinking? I am totally opposed to a change to the Constitution's 22nd amendment to change the number of terms the President of the United States may serve. We do not need a dictatorship type of government. I will fight against this change.
Greg
(logged in user) June 16, 2009, 12:53pm (report abuse)The "so-called" checks & balances in our political system are rapidly fading away. We need to STOP this erosion, NOW!! One way to do this is to keep the two term LIMIT for Presidential office as it is per Amendment 22 of OUR Constitution.
CharleyNoble
(logged in user) June 16, 2009, 2:55pm (report abuse)Never happen. The revolution starts first.
JRR
June 16, 2009, 3:31pm (report abuse)Term Limits are needed for the congress------- NOW. Don't vote for any incumbents.
G.W.
June 16, 2009, 4:15pm (report abuse)I wish everyone would read the constitution and procedures by which it can be amended. From this resolution in Congress it takes a 2/3rds vote in 34 state legislatures of the United States. An amendment like this is a near impossibility to obtain. Ask yourself when the last amendment to the constitution took place and why they are so hard accomplish. So please, stop all the misinfomation and regain some rationality in your comments and reactions.
Carl C.
June 16, 2009, 6:09pm (report abuse)This bill is more proof that the
SOUTH was right in 1861...All returns to April 1865.
cjc
(logged in user) June 16, 2009, 8:24pm (report abuse)This the worst yet, get rid of the congress and senate, and start over, we need new blood, that will work for us common people, not the rich who have no idea what the real world is
From Texas
June 17, 2009, 10:15am (report abuse)I say no, no, no. We don't need this clown in for a second term, much less forever. The terms of congress need to be no more than two terms also. Maybe our country could see a difference in the way it is run.
David & Elaine Schurman
June 17, 2009, 2:24pm (report abuse)This is the scariest thing we have ever seen. If this passes we pray that the Lord end this world immediately. He will not be king; we cannot have this happen to the USA. Thia muar nor fo through.5C51P
Fryman
June 17, 2009, 4:50pm (report abuse)This would be the worst thing that could happen. This country is already going to the dogs with all this pc crap,tree huggers and you hurt my feelings...apologize or I'll sue .... One term is all anyone needs
Belle
June 17, 2009, 8:42pm (report abuse)The United States Constitution is unusually difficult to amend. As spelled out in Article V, the Constitution can be amended in one of two ways. First, amendment can take place by a vote of two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and the Senate followed by a ratification of three-fourths of the various state legislatures (ratification by thirty-eight states would be required to ratify an amendment today). This first method of amendment is the only one used to date. Second, the Constitution might be amended by a Convention called for this purpose by two-thirds of the state legislatures, if the Convention's proposed amendments are later ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
Because any amendment can be blocked by a mere thirteen states
The Colonel
June 18, 2009, 8:05am (report abuse)We need to fire all of Congress & have term limits in all forms of government.
Carmen
June 18, 2009, 8:32am (report abuse)We don't need another Hitler!! We should get rid of Omaba as soon as possible. Together we can do it!!XT
Wolfman
June 18, 2009, 9:56am (report abuse)One term is plenty for all our politicians, and that term should be two years. These people don't represent us, they are only looking out for themselves. They only want into office to get all the free benefits. They have their own free healthcare system, they receive a salary for the rest of their lives, and they don't have to pay social security....not to mention many don't even pay their taxes...What a great deal!!! So, how can these people truly represent us when they don't even play by our rules. Actually, the public should be able to vote at the end of every year as to whether we keep a person in office based on their performance.
Gayle
June 18, 2009, 11:48am (report abuse)Are you serious? He shouldn't even be in the White House now.
stephen Edmondson, Clayton, Georgia
June 19, 2009, 8:10am (report abuse)The supporters of Obama are both raving mad and a clear and present danger to constitutional government and our liberties. The power Obama is grabbing is the stuff from which dictatorships and tyranny are made. I now see those who support him as traitors to this country and to freedom everywhere. The truth is not in him.
Jeff R
June 19, 2009, 12:14pm (report abuse)I agree with The Colonel, we need more term limits on all of them. To even enter this absurd resolution is a waste of time for congress. What a bunch of nuts!
Sweetness
June 19, 2009, 12:27pm (report abuse)Yes. It would have been truly tragic if the twenty second Amendment had been repealed in the last century and we had wound up with a third-term Clinton who was awake enough to read the National Security reports about bin Laden. And who left us with that God-awful budgetary surplus. Can you imagine the catastrophic consequences if we were still the most respected nation in the world? :-)
Remember: the 22nd only came into being in the Fifties.It is not one of the founding principles of the Republic.
But I am sure there is not a snow ball's chance that the 22nd will ever be repealed. Dubya's legacy will forever insure that no thinking person could ever commit to more that eight years of incompetence and/or megalomania from the same individual.
I suggest that those who are upset at this prospect should stop fretting about a dead-end proposal and spend their energies assisting the unemployed who are suffering the consequences of the last eight years of incompetent leadership.
Mel
June 19, 2009, 1:05pm (report abuse)I think I'm going to be sick!! I say put term limits on every office. Get rid of the career politician. That's the only way we will ever get politicians that are actually for the people!!
A Gramps
June 19, 2009, 4:05pm (report abuse)An easy solution to the problem is to take away the lifetime benefits of paid health insurance and salaries for all elected officials (make them pay like all of us do and collect social security benefits and pay into the retirement fund from which they will draw), have less vacation time (time away from their workplace), and keep their salaries in line with what is produced like the common worker. Also make sure they work during the campaign at their job, not constantly absent from voting on issues at hand. Enough said. Kruchev once said something to the effect in approximately 1957, there would be no need to overtake the U.S., as they will destroy themselves from within.
MAGGIE
June 20, 2009, 12:57pm (report abuse)NO , NO, NO, We don't want the Dictator to stay in office. This is Not Cuba, we are a free country, we don't want a Dictator on a premanent basis. This is the crookedest bill ever put up buy all those Crooked democrats
katie hallberg
June 20, 2009, 2:31pm (report abuse)I think that it is time for john q public (tax papers) to put their foot down. It is time for a big change (get rid of all the professional politicians in this country). President or no president, we pay their saleries and we need to remind them of that fact. Once elected they are given a free ride for life. Write every one of your representatives and let them know how you feel. Enough is indeed enough.
T58
June 20, 2009, 4:24pm (report abuse)Hey better idea lets limit Congress and Senate terms. Get the idiots out of there.
tommy malloy
June 21, 2009, 1:48am (report abuse)our forefathers were smarter than we are. WAKE UP AMERIOCA a new kind of slavery is on the way
Democracy31416
(logged in user) June 21, 2009, 6:12am (report abuse)Repeal the 22nd Amendment Now!
Our Founding Fathers ... considered ... debated ... and then ... rejected ... term Limits ... for our Presidents.
I'm a Republican and have always voted Republican.
after serving with General Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower (1943 to 1945)
I voted for Ike in 1952 and 1956 and would have voted for Ike for a third term in 1960. President Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was a Good Man. and he was in favor of the repeal of the 22nd Amendment.
I voted for President Ronald Reagan in 1980 and 1984 and would have voted for President Ronald Reagan in 1988 President Ronald Reagan was a Good Man. and he was in favor of the repeal of the 22nd Amendment.
Our Founding Fathers ... considered ... debated ... and then ... rejected ... term Limits ... for our Presidents.
Democracy31416
(logged in user) June 21, 2009, 6:17am (report abuse)The 22nd Amendment is antidemocratic. Term limits deny the nation the opportunity to re-elect successful presidents. If Americans are pleased with the performance of their chief executive, why force him out because of a fear of power? Our checks and balances system is strong enough to resist over-weening ambition.
The 22nd Amendment robs us of the most experienced people for the office. Why not let the American people decide if they want to take advantage of that service instead of risking the job on an untried leader?
The day after a president wins a second term, everyone knows he is an instant lame duck. At the moment of his highest experience and level of authority, the president's ability to shape the policy agenda is diminished because everyone knows when he is leaving office. Attention quickly shifts to speculation about a successor, and soon he can do little more than focus on foreign policy. Pressing domestic tasks end up waiting until after the next election.
Democracy31416
(logged in user) June 21, 2009, 6:19am (report abuse)Repeal the 22nd Amendment Now!
One purpose of elections is to reward or punish leaders for their performance. Since second-term presidents will not face the electorate again, they have an incentive to use their discretionary authority without fear of retribution. In other words, they are less accountable to the public.
Our Founding Fathers ... considered ... debated ... and then ... rejected ... term Limits ... for our Presidents.
Repeal the 22nd Amendment Now!
olovc
June 21, 2009, 8:08am (report abuse)Serrano has been called back to his village they missed their idiot. Obama is a one termer. Done in 4 and out the door. No guts and no nuts my apologies to the Reverand Jackson.
Bob R.
June 21, 2009, 3:23pm (report abuse)This is the worst thing that could happen to OUR country !
hmmm private army,make me king,mandantory community service,we are now a islamic or muslim country,no longer chistian !
CAN YOU SAY HITLER ?
Whats next? take our guns,our right to speak our minds and stand up for our beliefs.
WAKE UP AMERICA BEFORE ITS TOO LATE !
OBAMA NEEDS TO GO !
PERIIOD !
NEED I SAY MORE ?
frank f
June 21, 2009, 9:27pm (report abuse)The real amendment the constitution needs is TERM LIMITS for Congres, both Senators and Representatives. Two terms MAXIMUM.
loca73
June 22, 2009, 7:00am (report abuse)I believe this bill and it's supporters would and should be considered treasonous. We, in this country, do NOT elect or desire dictators. We will NOT accept one.
DLP
June 22, 2009, 10:18am (report abuse)YOU HAVE TO WONDER HOW MUCH OF THE STIMULOUS MONEY WAS PAID TO THIS DISTRICT TO TO BRING THIS UP TO TRY TO CHANGE OUR CONSTITUTION. THIS IS A TRAVISTY TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY. THEY ARE STEALING OUR RIGHTS.
Judy
(logged in user) June 22, 2009, 12:12pm (report abuse)I too doubt that it will ever pass, but I'm concerned about the fact that it mentions ratification by the legislatures of "several" states. What th H--- does that mean? How many make up this "several" states? And, within 7 years, by which time our current President, if even re-elected may not qualify.
cap
June 22, 2009, 3:09pm (report abuse)First of all, what has happened to the English language? I can't understand some of the entries here!! Please learn basic spelling and grammar, in order to be understood.
We need term limits for all politicians. The people overwhelmingly voted for them some years ago, although the "representatives" elected thereafter did not implement our vote. The current climate is makingt matters worse.
Ocampo
June 22, 2009, 6:46pm (report abuse)Here in Honduras the President is trying to have the constitution re-written by the very same man who wrote the new one for Chavez and you all don't even know about it. He is supported by a fleet of aircraft that haul in cocaine and money for transshipment. All with Venezuelan registration. 16 have crashed this year and hundreds have made it. Republics are becoming very scarce these days: But there are plenty of megalomaniacs ready to help their nations poor (into real slavery).
Jeff H.
June 23, 2009, 3:25am (report abuse)OMG! We don't want Obama for the term he is in now let alone 2 or God forbid more terms. He just wants to make up his own rules and to H**L with what we think!
Just Say No! He can not go too far or we are all in trouble forever!
granny
June 23, 2009, 2:08pm (report abuse)what are some thinking. u all got rocks in ur heads. why would some one do away with a good man like JFK & now leave a stupid idiot in office & Rep Serrano in officealso. Can both of their A--- now. We have given up so much of our (Freedman). can't pray where we want to either. Need to have this in our scools so the children will grow up knowing that God will be with us & help. He won't be if we shut him out.
Phil Harvey
June 23, 2009, 5:38pm (report abuse)Instead of repealing the 22 Amendent, they SHOULD inact one to place 4 year term limits on ALL politicians, plus make them pay for their benifits just as they make us pay for ours.
Peter Jay
June 23, 2009, 8:23pm (report abuse)The Demos are crazy as hell. After what Obama has
done to this Country in about five months, what do
you believe he would do as an in fact dictator? He
believes he is now! He should be impeached, NOW!
HE WANTS ONE THING: To control absolutely and turn
us into a Marxist country . Hello Gulags, Hello
Auswitch, et al. Goodby freedom and free choice.
Claude C.
June 23, 2009, 11:16pm (report abuse)So, if this passes and Sarah Palin beats Nobama in 2012, she is young enough that she could be president for 32,36, 40 years? Tell that to a liberal and see the reaction you get!
cindy in missouri
June 23, 2009, 11:35pm (report abuse)just absolutely crazy. this america not nazi germany . god help us all.
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