House lawmakers vote to raise own wages

[MetalMat]

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They already make $158,000 a year.........

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

 

[nan0bug]

I doubt you would be so noble as to not vote for a raise, Nik.

 

[BatmanNate]

P&N

 

$158,000 a year doesn't go too far when you're required to have residency in both your home district and in Washington DC. A small townhouse in Georgetown (where most reps and senators live) costs well over $1,000,000.

 

[BatmanNate]

Originally posted by: jumpr
$158,000 a year doesn't go too far when you're required to have residency in both your home district and in Washington DC. A small townhouse in Georgetown (where most reps and senators live) costs well over $1,000,000.

Not to mention the hookers and blow.

 

[Kelvrick]

Originally posted by: jumpr
$158,000 a year doesn't go too far when you're required to have residency in both your home district and in Washington DC. A small townhouse in Georgetown (where most reps and senators live) costs well over $1,000,000.

Most of them are pretty rich anyway. But yea, I think most of the time people take a pay cut to go into these offices. Of course, there are many benefits.

EDIT: At least in California, we really need to fix the Cal Trans efficiency. Basically the deal is how many cal tran workers do you need to dig a hole? One to dig the hole, and another 3 to watch him and get paid the same wages.

 

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by: jumpr
$158,000 a year doesn't go too far when you're required to have residency in both your home district and in Washington DC. A small townhouse in Georgetown (where most reps and senators live) costs well over $1,000,000.

Do they actually pay for those residences tho?




KeyserSoze

 

An example of a typical congressperson's house:

http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1038479214

 

Originally posted by: KeyserSoze

Originally posted by: jumpr
$158,000 a year doesn't go too far when you're required to have residency in both your home district and in Washington DC. A small townhouse in Georgetown (where most reps and senators live) costs well over $1,000,000.

Do they actually pay for those residences tho?




KeyserSoze

Yup. And it's a common misconception that most congresspersons are rich. Most Senators are, but the House is a different story.

 

[sygyzy]

Has there ever been a vote to raise wages that *failed*?

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: Nik
A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

Yeah, because their pay is such a large percentage of the national budget. :roll:

Are you drunk today Nik?

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: Nik
A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

Yeah, because their pay is such a large percentage of the national budget. :roll:

Are you drunk today Nik?

What kind of argument is that? Everything adds up.

 

[n0cmonkey]

All politicians should not make more than the lowest paid individual in their district.

 

[Squisher]

These wages are usually a small portion of their income.

Most go into politics to do good, but some do very well.

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: Nik
A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

Yeah, because their pay is such a large percentage of the national budget. :roll:

Are you drunk today Nik?

What kind of argument is that? Everything adds up.

I didn't say if it was right or wrong that they increased their pay.
Nik was claiming that the high pay of congress members is the reason we have a poor educational system.
And that is simply ridiculous.

 

[FoBoT]

this sounds somewhat politics related

 

[mugs]

Give me a break, it's a COST OF LIVING raise.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: Nik
A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

Yeah, because their pay is such a large percentage of the national budget. :roll:

Are you drunk today Nik?

What kind of argument is that? Everything adds up.

I didn't say if it was right or wrong that they increased their pay.
Nik was claiming that the high pay of congress members is the reason we have a poor educational system.
And that is simply ridiculous.

I was stretching it quite a bit, yes. But you wonder where your tax dollars are going? Into their pocket, not bettering the nation.

 

[elektrolokomotive]

Originally posted by: mugs
Give me a break, it's a COST OF LIVING raise.

I've been waiting for a cost of living raise for a few years now.

 

[FoBoT]

if the pay is low, then only rich people that want POWER will run for office

DC is an expensive place to live , i think it is reasonable

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: elektrolokomotive

Originally posted by: mugs
Give me a break, it's a COST OF LIVING raise.

I've been waiting for a cost of living raise for a few years now.

Get a job with the federal government, because all federal employees are getting one.

 

[DAGTA]

The Constitution states that elected officials are the SERVANTS of the people. When was the last time any of you felt like a politician was a servant to you?

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: Nik

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: DT4K

Originally posted by: Nik
A little unfair? Why the hell do you think that we have such a poor educational system? Because the stupid idiots on capitol hill keep stealing from the American people by raising their own pay FAR beyond what they deserve to be paid!

Yeah, because their pay is such a large percentage of the national budget. :roll:

Are you drunk today Nik?

What kind of argument is that? Everything adds up.

I didn't say if it was right or wrong that they increased their pay.
Nik was claiming that the high pay of congress members is the reason we have a poor educational system.
And that is simply ridiculous.

I was stretching it quite a bit, yes. But you wonder where your tax dollars are going? Into their pocket, not bettering the nation.

Considering the amount of responsibility they have, I think their pay is on the low side.

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: jumpr
An example of a typical congressperson's house:

http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1038479214

Maybe I'm confused, but since I can't afford to live in Beverly Hills I don't live there.

Why do they have to live in such an expensive neighborhood?