I agree. And I guess it's always been that way. But most people look to retire so they can spend time with their grandkids, go fishing, travel ... not these folks. It surely isn't the money, they have more than anyone needs (though it's obvious some folks never have enough). I guess they really believe they're that important that the country can't live without them, yet as most know, none one is truly irreplaceable.
Giant egos on a powertrip--literally the worst kind of people for these positions, yet this is what we routinely get. Why can't we put in place laws to keep these psychopaths out of power or at least mitigate the harm cause by them when they do get in power?
We really tried to get term limits. But they fought it tooth and nail ... winning. The country wanted it, the swamp fought it ... the swamp always wins in the end.
It's really crazy how long they hang on. Look at John McCain for example, instead of retiring and enjoying the last years of his life, he holds onto the position till he dies.
That's nuts. There is something wrong with that.