We need a new Law: If Congress doesn't pass Budget items on time they lose $$$

[kyzr]

AOC proposed a Law that Congress and the Senate (add the President?) don't get paid during a shutdown, because they didn't do their jobs on time.
I want to go one step further. They lose pay during a budget related shutdown, and do NOT get any money, they get docked pay.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Get right to work on that because it takes a Constitutional Amendment to do that.

 

[kyzr]

Get right to work on that because it takes a Constitutional Amendment to do that.

Why? What part of the Constitution says they still get paid even when their work isn't done?

 

[BuckToothMoron]

If AOC actually proposed that, I’m shocked. It’s the first intelligent thing I have ever heard from her.

 

[Timmy]

Get right to work on that because it takes a Constitutional Amendment to do that.

Why? What part of the Constitution says they still get paid even when their work isn't done?

You might run into con issues . Separation of powers . Rich pols , or prez could basically shakedown poor politicians .

The gov isn’t really “shut down”. It just ran out of money .

 

[mudwhistle]

AOC proposed a Law that Congress and the Senate (add the President?) don't get paid during a shutdown, because they didn't do their jobs on time.
I want to go one step further. They lose pay during a budget related shutdown, and do NOT get any money, they get docked pay.

Most of these people are taking bribes on the side that makes their paycheck look like chicken feed, but your heart is in the right place.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Get right to work on that because it takes a Constitutional Amendment to do that.

Sad but true.

On the other hand, a few million angry people with torches, pitchforks, and tar n feathers in Washington D.C. might make them pay attention.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

Article V Convention of States could make it happen. Outlaw lobbying (aka bribery)

during the convention as well, and make taking bribes punishable by jail time.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

Article V Convention of States could make it happen. Outlaw lobbying (aka bribery)

during the convention and make taking bribes punishable by jail tome.

True...a constitutional amendment can make just about anything happen...

 

[Marion Morrison]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

Article V Convention of States could make it happen. Outlaw lobbying (aka bribery)

during the convention and make taking bribes punishable by jail tome.

True...a constitutional amendment can make just about anything happen...

You don't really understand how the machinations of our government work, huh?

 

[occupied]

Just make it illegal to allow the government to run out of money. Shut-downs are an irresponsible and ineffective political tactic that should never happen again.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

Article V Convention of States could make it happen. Outlaw lobbying (aka bribery)

during the convention and make taking bribes punishable by jail tome.

True...a constitutional amendment can make just about anything happen...

You don't really understand how the machinations of our government work, huh?

Sure I do. I was adding to your comment.

 

[Toro]

How will AOC pay for her bus pass?

 

[Dragonlady]

If AOC actually proposed that, I’m shocked. It’s the first intelligent thing I have ever heard from her.

How would you know an "intelligent thing" when you are a self-confessed moron?

 

[McRocket]

AOC proposed a Law that Congress and the Senate (add the President?) don't get paid during a shutdown, because they didn't do their jobs on time.
I want to go one step further. They lose pay during a budget related shutdown, and do NOT get any money, they get docked pay.

Sounds good to me.

 

[Marion Morrison]

How will AOC pay for her bus pass?

I'll loan her the money for the duration if her proposal gets passed.

 

[Marion Morrison]

Absolutely horrible idea. We already have enough of a problem with our reps acting in their own self interest ahead of those of their consitituents. We don't need even more incentive for them to do so.

Article V Convention of States could make it happen. Outlaw lobbying (aka bribery)

during the convention and make taking bribes punishable by jail tome.

True...a constitutional amendment can make just about anything happen...

You don't really understand how the machinations of our government work, huh?

Sure I do. I was adding to your comment.

A convention of the states can make laws without dealing with Congress, that's what it's for. The Founding Fathers tried to set everything up to be idiot proof. Perhaps they had some foresight..

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Get right to work on that because it takes a Constitutional Amendment to do that.

Why? What part of the Constitution says they still get paid even when their work isn't done?

Try reading it. That was a requirement in the government classes I taught. I am sometimes amazed that people have no idea what is in the Constitution.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

A convention of the states can make laws without dealing with Congress, that's what it's for.

Um...they propose and vote on amendments...

 

[August West]

AOC proposed a Law that Congress and the Senate (add the President?) don't get paid during a shutdown, because they didn't do their jobs on time.
I want to go one step further. They lose pay during a budget related shutdown, and do NOT get any money, they get docked pay.

Most of these people are taking bribes on the side that makes their paycheck look like chicken feed, but your heart is in the right place.

The sad thing is that those "bribes" are legal. They`re called campaign contributions.