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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:50:04 PM EDT
[#1]
I'll trade salaries with him.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:50:26 PM EDT
[#2]
"stuck here"? How about GTFO. Free up room for someone to do some good.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:50:45 PM EDT
[#3]
Just shows you how out of touch with the average citizen these schmucks are in DC
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:50:46 PM EDT
[#4]
He does have a point.
For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:50:49 PM EDT
[#5]
He is welcome to leave at anytime.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:51:37 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:51:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid.  |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:51:57 PM EDT
[#8]
Fuck anyone including staffers that complain- service in DC should be just that, not a career.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:52:00 PM EDT
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. Yeah, but you can't ignore the individual, and in many cases, they are vastly overpaid. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:52:06 PM EDT
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:53:33 PM EDT
[#11]
Show him the door at the next election.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:53:34 PM EDT
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It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Agreed, I'm merely stating that their salary is not commensurate with their power or influence. This is probably one of the reasons that so many of them end up being corrupt. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:54:28 PM EDT
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It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Amen. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:54:31 PM EDT
[#14]
"Stuck" is a big word, asshole.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:55:02 PM EDT
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It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. I think the salary, if any, needs to be paid by the state that's sending them. And the specific district, at that. Why does my tax money pay for a politician who represents another state? |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:55:06 PM EDT
[#16]
One of his hot shot staffers should remind him that the median income in the united states isn't even 30% of what he is stuck making.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:55:37 PM EDT
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Just shows you how out of touch with the average citizen these schmucks are in DC What? 172 is chump change dude. Everybody knows the economy is doing great if you live inside I-495 |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:55:54 PM EDT
[#18]
$172k?
Pfft,he's barely hitting the median income of GD 
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:56:12 PM EDT
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One of his hot shot staffers should remind him that the median income in the united states isn't even 30% of what he is stuck making. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:56:49 PM EDT
[#20]
And the good congressman can do the same thing & make $750,000 a year. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:57:39 PM EDT
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Term limits and keep the "low" pay. Our forefathers intended congress to be about serving the public then going back home to farm, practice law, or whatever their profession was. I seriously doubt they intended politics to become a well paid profession that one keeps for decades, then when they finally get voted out, they just go to K street and become a lobbyist and make more money.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:57:57 PM EDT
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Just shows you how out of touch with the average citizen these schmucks are in DC +1 The graph below shows the distribution of annual household income in the U.S. If you make more money than 95% of people in the U.S., it's better to keep your mouth shut. This is why it will be easy to beat up on doctor's reimbursement with Obamacare and its eventual complete take-over in the next few years. It's easy for politicians to point to a doctor who is in the top 5% of income in the U.S. and scold them for making too much money. 
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:58:26 PM EDT
[#23]
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. They get kick backs upon kickbacks. Most are millionaires, plus they have the best retirement package in the country. Cry me a river, if he doesn't like it he doesn't have to run for re-election and then he can go work on K St. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:58:27 PM EDT
[#24]
I feel so bad for him
If he doesn't like his job he can quit and get a real job. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:59:11 PM EDT
[#25]
If he doesn't like the pay, perhaps he should resign.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 1:59:19 PM EDT
[#26]
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. the intention of the founding fathers was to "serve your country" not to promote a career...... |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:00:23 PM EDT
[#27]
I could retire in five years on that.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:01:22 PM EDT
[#28]
Is there an application that I can download?
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:02:31 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid.  |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:02:45 PM EDT
[#30]
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Agreed, I'm merely stating that their salary is not commensurate with their power or influence. This is probably one of the reasons that so many of them end up being corrupt. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Agreed, I'm merely stating that their salary is not commensurate with their power or influence. This is probably one of the reasons that so many of them end up being corrupt. No flame at all, but the 'power and influence' are part of the compensation. For some people, the power and influence is all they ask for as in One-dollar salary positions. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:03:27 PM EDT
[#31]
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. Check out how much the NH state representatives make, and when the last time they got a raise was. The point is that these positions were never intended to be careers. The idea was that Joe the butcher would take four years and go represent his district, or Bob the baker. Not some self important quasi-royalty "ruling class." It is supposed to be a government OF the people and BY the people. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:04:19 PM EDT
[#32]
I never will forget when Trent Lott was announcing that he was retiring from public office. He told the reporter that its was time for him to go and make some real money. First thing that popped in my head was "you mother fucker".
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:04:49 PM EDT
[#33]
FPNI
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:11:21 PM EDT
[#34]
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I think the salary, if any, needs to be paid by the state that's sending them. And the specific district, at that. Why does my tax money pay for a politician who represents another state? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. I think the salary, if any, needs to be paid by the state that's sending them. And the specific district, at that. Why does my tax money pay for a politician who represents another state? Now THAT is interesting. What if they get paid the median income in their district? |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:11:42 PM EDT
[#35]
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Just shows you how out of touch with the average citizen these schmucks are in DC Yep, the world is not enough. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:12:50 PM EDT
[#36]
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. They shouldn't be paid at all. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:13:30 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They supplement it with freezers full of cash. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. We don't pay top level .gov people enough. It encourages corruption.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:14:29 PM EDT
[#38]
Fuck that douchebag!
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:14:44 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Agreed, I'm merely stating that their salary is not commensurate with their power or influence. This is probably one of the reasons that so many of them end up being corrupt. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. It was never supposed to be a vocation, it was supposed to be a duty. Agreed, I'm merely stating that their salary is not commensurate with their power or influence. This is probably one of the reasons that so many of them end up being corrupt. It just so happens that money can often be traded for power. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:15:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Which is the problem. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. We don't pay top level .gov people enough. It encourages corruption. Exactly, just like the cops. Pay more and you'll get a better quality employee. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:17:24 PM EDT
[#41]
Yeah, the worlds owes a Congressman a better living...
Quit...right now...take that K street job....hurry, you're falling behind.... 
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:17:58 PM EDT
[#42]
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Check out how much the NH state representatives make, and when the last time they got a raise was. The point is that these positions were never intended to be careers. The idea was that Joe the butcher would take four years and go represent his district, or Bob the baker. Not some self important quasi-royalty "ruling class." It is supposed to be a government OF the people and BY the people. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. Check out how much the NH state representatives make, and when the last time they got a raise was. The point is that these positions were never intended to be careers. The idea was that Joe the butcher would take four years and go represent his district, or Bob the baker. Not some self important quasi-royalty "ruling class." It is supposed to be a government OF the people and BY the people. +1 Don't they only make $100 here? It's why citizens have more influence because you can personally help fund their campaigns. I've donated to some and they will actually listen to what I have to say. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:19:30 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: They shouldn't be paid at all. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. They shouldn't be paid at all. Then they would be paid exclusively by lobbyists. No thanks.
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:19:45 PM EDT
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I've never thought that being a civil servant should warrant a huge salary.
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid.
I think there is merit in moderate pay, such that only well-established people would tend to pursue the job. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:21:49 PM EDT
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Understanding context is for faggots.
In an argument against a special exemption allowing Hill staffers to buy health insurance. . . I was engaged in a dialogue with some members of our conference who truly believe that Congress should get special treatment. And some also believe that staff members should get special treatment. I happen not to believe that,” he added,” Gingrey said. He's against them getting a special treatment as a perk. He thinks they shouldn't get it because most staffers leave and get higher paying salaries because of the experience they got. I'm with him. Their access to experience is enough of a perk. They're not anymore special and it's bullshit that Congress can exempt themself from Obamacare to begin with. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:23:49 PM EDT
[#46]
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I'll trade salaries with him. Hell, I'll keep my current salary and trade jobs with him. 
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:23:53 PM EDT
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We don't pay top level .gov people enough. It encourages corruption. Exactly, just like the cops. Pay more and you'll get a better quality employee. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. Exactly, just like the cops. Pay more and you'll get a better quality employee. Nope, you just increase how much the bribe costs. When you worship money or power it is never enough |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:24:59 PM EDT
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He does have a point. For the importance of their position (not of them personally or of their work product), Congresscritters are very low paid. But they all get rich from their connections as a politician. That's worth 10 times their salary. Being a politician should be completely about serving the best interests of their constituents, which we all know is not the case for the vast majority of people that enter politics. They do it because they are greedy and power hungry, and they see the people as a tool for their own best interest. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:26:08 PM EDT
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This guy is hoping to replace Chambliss for the Senate seat and you better damn well believe this will get hammered if he becomes the GOP candidate.Oh yeah,one of the others in the hunt for it is this schmuck
The Ds couldn't be happier with the Rs sometimes. |
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Posted: 9/19/2013 2:26:33 PM EDT
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FPNI
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