Comments on: House Republicans Choose Money Over Majority

By: KatyDidlt

KatyDidlt — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:14:36 +0000

Perhaps we, the people, should decide whether or not our elected leaders deserve a raise, state by state. And I don’t care how much cash they gave up from their legal careers to pursue a political one. That was their decision and I’m tired of paying for it.

By: Cd1234567891

Cd1234567891 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:05:12 +0000

(IMO) it is fiscal irresponsibility to increase Congress’ pay at a time when the US Government is spending billions and billions of dollars on war, and has a stratospheric budget deficit.

The battle is not over. The Senate also has to act. Further, on 6/29/07, U.S. Rep. Harry Mitchell [D, Arizona] introduced legislation that would block the automatic pay raise (bill number not yet assigned).

The House voting record in favor of no debate on the automatic pay raise (H.Res.517) can be found at http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll580.xml .

Email your House representative and Senators to let them know:

No more pay increases for Congress until the War is OVER.

By: Mike Turney

Mike Turney — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:26:35 +0000

It’s a Government of the people (us) for the people (them). It sucks to say it, but there’s absolutely nothing that can be done about it.

By: Kev

Kev — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:22:55 +0000

They shouldn’t be voting on their own pay raises in the first place; perhaps we should be doing that. Anything that knocks down the ivory tower that is the Beltway and requires them to live a life that’s more in touch with the people they claim to represent would be a good thing.

By: 170k ain't that much

170k ain't that much — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:44:28 +0000

First year associates at big law firms in Chicago, NY, LA, and DC make $160k this year. That is, you go to a decent law school (top 15? top 25?), do decently (B+ average?), and in three years you’ll have a JD and be making $160k/year the first year, $180k the second, $205k the third, $225k the fourth, $240k the fifth, etc…

Just by way of comparison. Keep in mind most of these people are lawyers, so they’re actually giving up a stack of cash to be in Congress. That’s the reality.

You get the Congress you pay for.

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p.s. I can’t imagine what a law firm or a lobbying firm would pay to employ a former Congressperson. A half a million? More? And the Congresspeople know this with specificity and give up the stacks of cash anyway.

By: The Warrior Class Blog » Transparency and Appearances

The Warrior Class Blog » Transparency and Appearances — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:08:37 +0000

[...] their vote when they realized that the bill was going to fail. Meanwhile, while no one was looking, the House voted a pay raise, even the Republicans who claim to be against such things. Those Republicans calculated that this was safe because no one [...]

By: Rod Stanton

Rod Stanton — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:26:21 +0000

It is hard for me to accept haw far to the left Bush has moved the GOP in 6.5 years. But here is just more proof of how lberal Republicans are today.
Americans are still conservaives. Our 2 big Parties are just liberal. Hence the low ratings for both Congress and GWB(the liberal I voted for in 04).

By: Jo macDougal

Jo macDougal — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:17:41 +0000

It just shows how the GOP has become America’s 2nd left wing party. It has been taken over by the born again New Dealers.
America needs another party.

By: Light

Light — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:42:47 +0000

I think we need a law put in place where members of congress that ARE wealthy or already have a substantial income, say double that of stated congressional pay, would be required to forfeit it. These people already have their own money, what do they need ours for? Those congress members that don’t already earn twice what the pay would be, could receive it if they wish.

I think we should also press each of our members of congress to forfeit their pay altogether, especially those Republicans. If any did this, it would be a true sign of solidarity with the people. Especially if they’ve already got fat pockets, large houses, and expensive cars.

By: I Want My Cost of Living Raise Too

I Want My Cost of Living Raise Too — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:59:18 +0000

[...] anyone?), this is so disingenuous that even fellow conservatives don’t buy it. Conservative Robert B. Bluey, of the aptly named Bluey Blog, chimes in with some good advice conservatives should pay attention [...]