
NO UNCERTAIN TERMS
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Ep187 - Which Major City Is The Only One Without Term Limits?
Of the ten largest cities in America, which is the only one without Term Limits on it’s city council? HINT: It’s also the most corrupt city in America. Find out in this week’s 20-minute podcast, and the battle that Pat Quinn is taking on to impose term limits on corrupt public officials. Also, Joe Cunningham in South Carolina calls for term limits AND age limits, and new developments in the cognitive decline of one of several elderly career politicians, California’s 88 yr old Diane Feinstein…
Ep186 - Pledgers Set Sail!
As the 2022 primaries unfold across the states, USTL tracks the progress of candidates who have signed the Term Limits pledge and are winning in their districts. Details documented here in this 20-minute podcast by Phillip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep185 - The Michigan Term Limits Scam
The people of Michigan are now victims to one of the most corrupt scams ever devised by dirty politicians to remove term limits from the Michigan legislature, as they sneak a bill through the state house and senate without even TELLING the public about it. Illegal? Quite possibly. USTL’s Nick Tomboulides and Scott Tillman discuss…
Ep184 - Term Limits Resolution Passes Missouri…Again!
Following passage in the state senate, the Missouri House of Representatives renews the term limits convention, moving one step closer towards congressional term limits! Also, Florida’s Ron DeSantis is back again with yet ANOTHER public mention of the necessity to impose term limits on all members of Congress, not just the President!
Ep183 - TL Tidbit: Ray Holmberg Sex Scandal!
North Dakota's longest serving state senator Ray Holmberg has been BUSTED for being a disgusting sleazebag in a dirty, ugly sex scandal. Yet another corrupt career politician now faces criminal charges. Listen to the scoop in this week's 5-minute Term Limits tidbit
Ep182 - Speaking Truth To Power
Good news! As a result of the relentless attack on term limits in Michigan, a group of citizens has formed the “Term Limits Defense Fund,” which will raise awareness as well as a goal of one million dollars to fight back against the corrupt political system in their state! There HAS to be a reason why hundreds of businesses are relocating to the most term-limited state of Florida, and Michigan is aware: Career politicians suck, citizen legislators rock!
Ep181 - Is There Hope For The Lost Generation Of Congressional Democrats?
The average age of ranking Democrats in power-positions in Congress is nearly a decade older than their fellow Republicans, and as we have seen in the last few episodes, they are NOT willing to relinquish their power to their younger colleagues anytime soon. As a result, the younger Democrats may find they have an unlikely ally on the other side of the aisle. U.S. Term Limits President Philip Blumel and Executive Director Nick Tomboulides discuss…
Ep180 - The Gerontocracy Stumbles
It’s not funny anymore. Our country is being run by elderly career politicians who simply do not know the plight of the working class or the current state of the nation, and even worse, who are in cognitive decline. Recently, CA senator Diane Feinstein’s staff members and others have anonymously reported that she can no longer fulfill the duties of her job. Yet somehow she still remains in her seat. How and when will we remove the mentally compromised from their government strongholds? USTL’s Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides discuss. Also, term limits news updates in North Dakota and Missouri
Ep179 - Another One Bites The Dust
Nebraska House Rep Jeff Fortenberry is the latest dirty politician now forced to resign amongst charges of, you guessed it, POLITICAL CORRUPTION— getting caught for illicit fundraising contributions and lying to the FBI. Also, USTL President Philip Blumel reports term limits updates in both Illinois and Florida
Ep178 - Michael Madigan: INDICTED!
The longest serving state house speaker in US history becomes the prime example of why we need TERM LIMITS imposed on ALL members of Congress, not just the President! Absolute power plus long tenure equals absolute corruption, as Michigan’s Michael Madigan demonstrates with the charges brought against him after an unprecedented 38 year run as one of the most powerful politicians in America. USTL’s Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides discuss. Also, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes what he can get when it comes to signing legislature for 12-year school board term limits, but being a true term limits hero, DeSantis publicly states that 8 years is long enough…
Ep177 - Double Trouble In Michigan!
Dirty, filthy, sleazy politicians in Michigan are at it again, this time trying to scam their own citizens with fraudulent ballot language into repealing their already existing Term Limits! USTL’s Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides discuss their conniving plan to stay in power forever, and how you can help remove them from office— permanently! Also, Florida Governor and term limits super-hero Ron DeSantis endorses Idaho’s Term Limits Convention resolution
Ep176 - Wisconsin Is State Number Five!
Wisconsin becomes the fifth state to join Florida, Alabama, West Virginia, and Missouri to officially call for an Article V amendment writing convention limited to the subject of CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS! Also, FL Sen. Rick Scott proposes a new term limits plan in advance of the midterm elections...
Ep175 - A Constitution For The Living
USTL President Philip Blumel interviews political science professor Beau Breslin on his latest book "A Constitution for the Living: Imagining How Five Generations of Americans Would Rewrite the Nation's Fundamental Law," where Breslin outlines what could have happened had Thomas Jefferson won the generational Constitution debate with James Madison...
Ep174 - America Loves Term Limits!
Glenn Jacobs, mayor of Knox County, brings Term Limits to the front of the headlines again with a new public appearance as Tennessee moves closer and closer to passing legislation. Will Tennessee be the next state to apply for an Article V Convention? Also, in Florida, school board term limits are back in business with a new bill introduced to limits school board members to eight year terms
Ep173 - SC House Rep Ralph Norman
U.S. House Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina’s 5th congressional district goes one-on-one with USTL President Philip Blumel to talk about the progress of his congressional term limits amendment bill, HJR12, in the U.S. House…
Ep172 - South Dakota Swamp Rats
The Term Limits movement takes a hit in South Dakota as the corrupt career politicians throw everything but the kitchen sink at the convention bill. Also, Indiana Rep Trey Hollingsworth gets the USTL billboard treatment for not living up to his term limits pledge...
Ep171 - New Year, New Term Limits Opportunities
Nick Tomboulides with a rundown of the new Term Limits bills being introduced in several states, and Phil Blumel has a new corruption expose on former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield
Ep170 - Happy New Year!
What were the top term limits stories of last year, and what can we expect in 2022? USTL president Philip Blumel and regional director Scott Tillman discuss the last year of progress in the term limits movement…
Ep169 - Term Limits Showdown In Texas
A close congressional race in Texas may be decided by the endorsement of Term Limits, which always garners the vote. Also, corruption raises its ugly head again, this time in political education at esteemed Harvard University, and a look back at Senator Bob Dole’s support of Term Limits, and current support by PA Senators Andrew Dinniman (D) and John Eichelberger (R)
Ep168 - The Lightbulbs Are Turning On
State legislatures are being educated about Article V across the country in order to fix a broken Washington DC, and Term Limits is at the forefront of the discussion||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep167 - Slap Down!
Slippery politicians and lobbyists in Michigan try to abolish state Term Limits laws, and get laughed out of the courtroom! Michigan will be keeping term limits on their elected officials for a long, long time…Also, more progress towards a term limits convention in Pennsylvania||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep166 - Purple State Progress
The Term Limits movement arrives in the State House in Pennsylvania, along with USTL regional director Ken Quinn! Also, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley calls for cognitive testing on senior officials in Congress! Plus, Nick Tomboulides speaks with Kentucky grass-roots term limits activist Jeffrey Harper…||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep165 - US Term Limits Featured On Newsmax
In case you missed it, U.S. Term Limits Executive Director Nick Tomboulides was recently featured in a live radio interview conducted by Newsmax host Rob Carson, for The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson podcast. Nick did not hold back, and perfectly unraveled the agenda, necessity, and progress of the term limits movement. This week we replay Nick’s interview in its entirety… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep164 - Nick Tomboulides...LIVE!
Last week, U.S. Term Limits Executive Director Nick Tomboulides appeared live on WCBM 680 Baltimore in an interview conducted by Newsmax host Rob Carson. Subsequently, the interview was replayed on The Newsmax Daily with Rob Carson podcast, to millions of Newsmax followers. Nick did not hold back, and perfectly unraveled the agenda, necessity, and progress of the term limits movement. This week’s 20-minute podcast features Nick’s interview in its entirety… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep163 - Another Day, Another Scandal
Nebraska term limits foe and House rep Jeff Fortenberry gets indicted for corruption and faces prison time, as does Connecticut legislator Michael Dimassa. Also, President Joe Biden gives a two letter answer when asked if he supports term limits… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep162 - 34 Year Term Limits??!!
Both Reps. Gary Palmer and Drew Ferguson of Georgia break their Term Limits pledge, and pay the price via USTL public billboards in their districts! As a result, they have both now honored their pledge! Way to go U.S. Term Limits supporters! Also, former Florida congressman Patrick Rooney defends the need for term limits, and crazed Oklahoma Senator James Langford introduces a bill for 34 year term limits! Insane and will be humiliated by the American people who want to put an end to career politicians! ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep161 - Back To The Future
For a fleeting moment in the 1990’s, Term Limits was passed and imposed on the U.S. Congress. After being overturned by the controversial U.S. Term Limits vs. Thornton supreme court ruling, how does the initiative hold up today? Also, the German Development Institute discusses presidential term limits ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep160 - I Got 99 Problems And A Mitch Ain't One!
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has been on Capitol Hill for 36 years, says we don’t need Term Limits— because we have elections. But is that really true? Fellow career politician Chuck Grassley has announced he will run for his 8th US Senate term. Will there be a fair election? Or will we helplessly watch him become the second 95 yr old senator in US history? Also, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, who has proven to be quite the spokesman, is back on the scene promoting the term limits movement… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep159 - Supreme Court Term Limits: The Road To The Goal?
Partisan division stands in the way of new legislation imposing term limits on Supreme Court Justices. Whether it be in the Supreme Court or Congress itself, when one falls, the other will follow. But is it “Constitutional?” Find out in this week’s 20-min podcast by Nick Tomboulides. Also, Term Limits legislation appears in both North Dakota and Tennessee. Listen to TN Rep Mike Sparks sincerely thank the sponsors of the bill. Finally, an expose on sexual molestation charges brought against the longest serving Republican Speaker of the House, a monster known as Denny Hastert… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep158 - Cuomo, Corruption, Solution: An Interview With George Phillips
On this week’s 20 minute podcast, USTL’s Nick Tomboulides interviews George Phillips, executive director of “Term Limit the New York Governor,” an operation which would set term limits on all New York state officials. Also, Mark Meckler addresses the Young America’s Foundation with some historical insights on Article V… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep157 - Billboards For Pledge-Breakers!
USTL has a new strategy: Using billboards to notify locals when their representative doesn't live up to their word. Also, Mark Levin details his thoughts on Article V ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep156 - What Has To Happen To Make Term Limits Happen?
USTL Executive Director Nick Tomboulides outlines three pivotal events that would change history by making Term Limits for Congress inevitable. Also, an expose on disgraced NY governor Andrew Cuomo ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep155 - Six Years Vs Twelve: Does It Matter?
Term Limits legislations is inevitable, but to no one's surprise, the politicians preferred length of term differs from citizen opinion. Also, A rare clip from economist Milton Friedman, and Ed Crane of the Cato Institute explains the power siege in Washington DC ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep154 - The King Is Dead!
NY Governor Andrew Cuomo(D) has finally resigned from office, after multiple complaints of sexual misconduct and COVID mishandlings. What does the Cuomo saga tell us about Term Limits? Also, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs appears on television to discuss his new role as Tennessee State Chair for U.S. Term Limits ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep153 - Why Does Congress Look Like A Wax Museum?
If there ever was a pure, simple explanation as to why we need Term Limits on ALL members of Congress, it is summarized in this week's 20 minute podcast. USTL's Phil and Nick go over the basics, the problems, and the solution. Also, an expose on Senator Patrick Leahy, the 80 yr old definition of "seniority system"... ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep152 - The Curious Case of Larry Householder
In this week’s 20-min podcast, Nick unravels the recent investigation of disgraced Ohio politician Larry Householder, his outrageous money-laundering scheme, and his attempt to abolish TERM LIMITS! Also, updates from USTL staff members Scott Tillman and Ken Quinn… ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep151 - A Supreme Reform
Term Limits on Supreme Court Justices is making headlines, could this pave the way towards Congressional term limits? Listen to this episode to find out. Also, a corruption expose on CA Democrat House Rep Eric Swalwell ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep150 - A Peek At The Future
Nick is absent this week, so Phil and USTL Regional Director Ken Quinn discuss his recent convention experience and how it relates to Term Limits. Also, an expose on corruption regarding alderman Carrie Austin, of Chicago (of course!) ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep149 - California Uber Alles
A group of N. Californian Democrats publicly confront some of the oldest members of Congress about their advanced ages and their refusal to retire gracefully. Meanwhile, in a poetic twist of fate, political corruption cancels itself out in southern California... ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep148 - Citizen Kane Unleashed!
Knoxville County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is officially onboard as US Term Limits’ Tennessee State Chairman, and the timing couldn’t be better! The Term Limits Convention Proposal has already passed the Tennessee House, and is on its way to the Senate. With the strength of Mayor Jacobs behind it, we anticipate a a Big Red Machine WIN! Also, Ken Quinn is back with Article V flashcard “Consent of the Governed,” plus Phil and Nick clear up a North Dakota term limits rumor ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep147 - Governors For Term Limits
PA Governor Ed Rendell (D) and Florida's Ron DeSantis (R) share their thoughts on term limits in a 2017 town hall forum. Also, regional director Ken Quinn's Article V flashcard of the week...||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep146 - Does God Support Term Limits?
The Vatican has officially mandated term limits for over 100 lay organizations across the globe-- what could this mean? USTL President and Executive Director Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides, respectively, study the possible outcomes. Also, USTL Regional Director Ken Quinn introduces a new segment to help you, the listener, with fodder for any Article V Convention arguments, plus the latest on Where Is Izzy... ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep145 - The Oldest Senate In History
Special 45-minute podcast has Phil and Nick discussing the average age in the current Senate and what other countries have done to keep their representatives effective. Also, renowned journalist George Will speaks at Harvard's School of Politics about his book "Restoration: Congress, Term Limits, and the Recovery of Democracy" and makes his case on the need for Term Limits ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep144 - The Term Limits Conspiracy
In this week's 20 min podcast, Phil and Nick discuss three conspiracy theories associated with term limits as outlined by Harvard law professor Larry Lessig ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep143 - The Louisiana House: Boom!
Louisiana gets one step closer to being the 5th state to call for an amendment writing convention limited to the subject of Term Limits! Also, the latest on Izzy's walk across America to raise awareness to the movement, a moment with activist Luke Negron, and a sudden about face for term limits by Senator Joe Cervantes in New Mexico ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep142 - Six vs Twelve Again
One of the recurring issues in the term limits debate is six years vs twelve years for length of term. In this episode, the discussion is revisited. Where do you stand? ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits
Ep141 - Where Is Izzy NOW?
Quick 10 min episode this week as Phil and Nick discuss the progress of Izzy Israel, the term limits activist walking across the country to bring awareness to the term limits movement, and Izzy is given an award from the state of Tennessee for his effort! ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits. Produced by Duke Decter
Ep140 - Three NYC Mayor Candidates Sign Term Limits Pledge
An open seat in New York City invites Democrats from the swamp to fill the position, while of course campaigning as pro term limits. Only time will tell! Also, Texas state rep James White supports the term limits convention bill-- will Texas be the next state? Plus, the latest on "Where Is Izzy?" ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits. Produced by Duke Decter
Ep139 - We Have A Winner!
A high school student in Asheville, NC wins the Term Limits essay contest, and Louisiana makes a return to the term limits movement. Also, constitutional expert Rob Natelson explains the runaway convention hoax, and a defeat in Florida for school board term limits ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits. Produced by Duke Decter
Ep138 - Where Is Izzy?
One man makes his own stand to raise awareness for term limits by walking from one corner of the US to another (follow his progress at www.whereisizzy.com). Also, the states of Florida, Illinois and Tennessee all see term limits headlines, and USTL State Director Aaron Dukette makes a local news appearance in Nashville ||| Weekly term limits variety podcast hosted by Philip Blumel and Nick Tomboulides of U.S. Term Limits. Produced by Duke Decter