George Washington wouldn't do it ...

The great man who was our real first President of the U.S.A.,did not want to be king, nor did he want to be President for life.History says that he declined both scenarios...After The President Roosevelt of Dime fame passed on to his glory, our nation decided " Two Terms in Office and your done ( for The President )". And it seems fair,that a person should be able to get some good done in eight years, or give someone else a turn at bat... From what little American History I know , it seems to me that the founding fathers never figured on anyone becoming a Senator , or Congressman for the rest of their unnatural life ! Like the 100 year old Strom Thurmond still in the Senate! Now,I have nothing bad to say about Old People, because I am one;But let"s say you became a Senator at the dynamic age of 50 , by 60 years of age One should have been able to accomplish something for your Nation. And then it would be a good time to return to running your business, or maybe running for Governor of your state,et cetera. The same idea would bring a strong wind of fresh air to congress.Perhaps no more than four years at a time.I'm sure a great deal of boondoggle spending could be avoided,if all of The federal elect tees weren't worried first and foremost about getting reelected 24/7! Also , there is the concept that it some how seems worse that when some one gets caught with their hand in the cookie jar, that you have to admit that you voted for them seven times!!! Not just once or twice! When this Great Nation got off the ground , the Only Federal branch Officers who were supposed to be in office for life were The supreme court justices !!!