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Post by Malcolm Belmont on Apr 5, 2014 12:34:11 GMT -8
This is a lot less serious then my previous SD threads but this is still stupid. According to Congressman Jim Moran.. ""I think the American people should know that members of Congress are underpaid. I understand it’s widely felt that they underperform, but the fact is that this is the board of directors for the largest economic entity in the world. And a lot of members can’t even afford to live decently when they’re at their job in Washington" Do i think it's true..maybe but you know what Congressmen..have you heard of a small thing of greed. A lot of congressmen have been affected by it..so no i don't feel any sort of symphtahy for you guys. In short let me find the appropriate video for the post..oh i've found it link
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Post by Soapbar on Apr 5, 2014 12:43:07 GMT -8
Greedy Congressmen are greedy? Another normal day at the White House.
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Post by Mermaid Amy on Apr 5, 2014 12:47:28 GMT -8
Still make more money that most, so why should we care.
It's just begging for money than they deserve. Per every under paid congress person... there's more than a dozen in poverty, actually more like several hundred HERE in the U.S.! There's people who need jobs, so why should we care how much people in congress think they need? There's doctors, police officers, fire fighters, sanitation employees who probably make less than congress and guess what... actually help people!
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Post by Dementedvillian on Apr 5, 2014 15:59:24 GMT -8
Senators are being greedy. In other news, the sky is blue, Hitler is bad, and the Engineer says "Nope".
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Post by HSpiritOfVengeance on Apr 5, 2014 17:04:42 GMT -8
Seeing as how these people have done FAR more harm to the country than good, I'd say hell no, they don't deserve a raise. Also his last name reminds me of this: Attachments:
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Post by keybladeoverlord on Apr 5, 2014 17:51:22 GMT -8
Yeah, the people who get way more money than the average American need more money.........
I can't believe this drek......I'm going to the Soda Shop......
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Post by higemaru on Apr 5, 2014 18:27:44 GMT -8
Senators aren't paid an exorbitant amount but they're paid decently. One actually lives a few blocks from me and his house is decent. There are nicer houses in the area (certainly more expensive ones too). Like I said though, not hurting for cash. Guy also has a lake-house (also nice but nothing extravagant) and the ability to send 4 kids through $10k+ a year schooling.
So yeah, they aren't paid as much as you would think but they can certainly get by.
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Post by RavenKingSage on Apr 5, 2014 18:53:32 GMT -8
Senators are being greedy. In other news, the sky is blue, Hitler is bad, and the Engineer says "Nope". That quote is going to become memetic among us before long.
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Post by draftsman on Apr 5, 2014 22:05:18 GMT -8
This is a lot less serious then my previous SD threads but this is still stupid. According to Congressman Jim Moran.. ""I think the American people should know that members of Congress are underpaid. I understand it’s widely felt that they underperform, but the fact is that this is the board of directors for the largest economic entity in the world. And a lot of members can’t even afford to live decently when they’re at their job in Washington" Do i think it's true..maybe but you know what Congressmen..have you heard of a small thing of greed. A lot of congressmen have been affected by it..so no i don't feel any sort of symphtahy for you guys. In short let me find the appropriate video for the post..oh i've found it linkYou should make a category for "stupid discussion". You know, for people who mean damn stupid Bulls (yay)t
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Post by Excalibur Tenno on Apr 5, 2014 23:51:09 GMT -8
Aw, does the wittle gweedy congwessman want to be paid mowe, even though it's higher than an avewage Amewican?
Suck it up, Moron.
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Post by solarknight99 on Apr 7, 2014 3:54:10 GMT -8
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Post by Soapbar on Apr 7, 2014 14:31:46 GMT -8
I actually saw this little intresting post on Neogaf
"UK MPs represent about 100,000 persons per riding and get paid $110,000 USD plus office budgets and housing subsidies and health benefits.
Canadian MPs represent about 100,000 persons per riding and get paid $145,000 USD plus office budgets and housing subsidies and health benefits.
French deputies represent about 110,000 persons per riding and get paid $125,000 USD plus office budgets and housing subsidies and health benefits
US Congresspersons represent about 735,000 persons per riding and get paid $170,000 USD plus office budgets and housing subsidies and health benefits.
Australian MPs represent about 150,000 persons per riding and get paid $180,000 USD plus office budgets and housing subsidies and health benefits.
Besides "politicians suck, pay 'em peanuts, viva la revolucion", US congresspeople are actually underpaid in a comparative context given the average number of people per their district. There are of course other measures to consider; multiple of average wage in the country, differences in cost of living, etc but it's certainly not the case that US politicians are overpaid compared to politicians in other comparable countries."
Discuss.
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Post by RavenKingSage on Apr 7, 2014 18:27:06 GMT -8
Why does it matter how many people they represent? Their salaries of $170,000 are through the roof compared to those of almost everyone in America. They are not underpaid, and the notion that they are is utter BS.
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