Term Limits in Colombia

Close U.S. ally President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia is seeking a constitutional amendment that would allow him to run for a third consecutive term.

Any thoughts?

It's becoming quite the trend in South America.

Originally posted by FMF
Close U.S. ally President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia is seeking a constitutional amendment that would allow him to run for a third consecutive term.

Any thoughts?

Originally posted by generalissimo
he should forget about it.

Uribe should leave the constitution as it is, if he does succeced changing it, he'll be opening a door for caudillismo, just like chavez did.

Originally posted by FMF
Do you think there should be term limits everywhere?

Originally posted by generalissimo
what do you mean by "everywhere"?

Originally posted by FMF
Well, if you can't work that one out, then I don't think I am particularly interested in whatever your answer might be.

Originally posted by generalissimo
your question was too vague, either be specific or don't make the question.

everywhere in the country? in the continent? in the world? where?

Originally posted by FMF
Do you think there should be term limits everywhere?

Originally posted by generalissimo
everywhere where?

Originally posted by FMF
Everywhere else.

Originally posted by generalissimo
yes, absolutely.

Originally posted by FMF
Even in countries where the people don't want term limits?

Originally posted by generalissimo
yes.

Originally posted by FMF
Why would you seek to restrict choice in a democracy?