Has Congress become an existential threat to the Republic?

[CrusaderFrank]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

 

[Votto]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

They need a law that says that Congress either gets a pay increase for cutting spending or a pay decrease if they don't.

 

[Concerned American]

But what should be done to correct this?

Mandatory economics education throughout high school? LOL, I recall a conversation that I had with a young co worker during an economic downturn in the late 80s. She was upset at her lack of ability to make ends meet and was upset that the government "just didn't print more money." SMH.

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

The Constitution created this slippery-banana Republic; it is not our safeguard against it

 

[CrusaderFrank]

The Constitution created this slippery-banana Republic; it is not our safeguard against it

The Founders knew it would only work as long as moral people were in government; we’ve proven them correct

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

What happens if they don't wear earrings? Funny typo you have there!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

What happens if they don't wear earrings? Funny typo you have there!

Stellar contribution!

Thank you

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Stellar contribution!

Thank you

You answered me. Not needed, so that makes your comment a stellar contribution also!

 

[CrusaderFrank]

You answered me. Not needed, so that makes your comment a stellar contribution also!

Spot on and laser focus as usual

Thank you

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

What happens if they don't wear earrings? Funny typo you have there!

Cretins Cherish the Careless

When a huffy-puffy blowhard is so cocksure that he's right, he elevates himself above having to do menial work like editing, which is the duty of peasants.

 

[martybegan]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

Pay congressmen $1M a year but make them put all other sources of income on hold, and turn over all investments to a common management firm.

Same thing for Senators, but $3M a year.

Make the President make $3M and one dollar.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

Pay congressmen $1M a year but make them put all other sources of income on hold, and turn over all investments to a common management firm.

Same thing for Senators, but $3M a year.

Make the President make $3M and one dollar.

Something like that yes. AOC was correct about having trouble affording homes in NY and DC on a Congressional salary of $174K

No more de facto commissions on Federal spending

 

[westwall]

The Constitution clearly states that Congress is only supposed to be paid by US Treasury

It took time, but the vast majority of both Parties have now found a way to get essentially what is a commission on Federal spending

It’s one of the 2 main reasons why we’re $37T in debt with annual Trillion deficits and interest payments, unending wars being the other driver

The 1978 (unintentionally ironic) Ethics in Government Act put a cap on extracurricular earrings. Left with policing themselves, 98% of our Congress laughs at these limits.

I don’t believe that the issue has ever been litigated

But what should be done to correct this?

They have been for decades.

 

[martybegan]

Something like that yes. AOC was correct about having trouble affording homes in NY and DC on a Congressional salary of $174K

No more de facto commissions on Federal spending

Overpay them but cut off all other forms of income.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

They have been for decades.

Explains why we’re $37T in debt while Congressmen stay for decades and leaves with 9 figure net worth, not counting their crypto wallets

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

They have been for decades.

Never Trust a Constitution-Banger

Because our worthless Constitution lets a pre-owned political oligarchy determine what it means.

 

[BackAgain]

Never Trust a Constitution-Banger

Because our worthless Constitution lets a pre-owned political oligarchy determine what it means.

Because you have a better system?

 

[Concerned American]

Something like that yes. AOC was correct about having trouble affording homes in NY and DC on a Congressional salary of $174K

Hmmm, but Schiff can afford homes both in DC area and LA. Seems he does alright on $174K----or maybe not?

 

[westwall]

Never Trust a Constitution-Banger

Because our worthless Constitution lets a pre-owned political oligarchy determine what it means.

Nope. We the people went to sleep and allowed it to happen.

 

[The Sage of Main Street]

Nope. We the people went to sleep and allowed it to happen.

The Founding Fodder, Wonks Wearing Wigs, Wrote, "Weewee on the People"