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Fumesucker

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28. Barracks for Senators and Congressmen

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 11:41 AM

Apr 2014

Kind of like a posh-ish homeless shelter is the ambiance I think would do.

Think student housing at a small Mississippi agricultural college.

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Congressman: We’re underpaid! [View all] spanone Apr 2014 OP

I think it is time for moran and others like him to find another line of work. lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #1

i suggest they get the minimum wage at tops. spanone Apr 2014 #2

that is even better lostincalifornia Apr 2014 #13

I'd be more generous. Fix it at 10x minimum wage. The numbers work. Xithras Apr 2014 #69

++++ Voice for Peace Apr 2014 #86

This came to my mind also.... Wounded Bear Apr 2014 #83

I would agree to doubling their salaries if their campaigns were publically funded... onehandle Apr 2014 #3

Yeah it's really a hardship SunsetDreams Apr 2014 #4

So live uncomfortably...like the rest of us. City Lights Apr 2014 #5

And they can commute, too, just like most Americans. LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #64

I would even support public housing for reps and senators arcane1 Apr 2014 #73

That must be why they have to take all the cash from the likes of the Koch's liberal N proud Apr 2014 #6

So why not pay them more and MAKE it ILLEGAL to take corporate money? think Apr 2014 #38

why are athletes always held up as an example? frylock Apr 2014 #43

It's easier & quicker to find an example of a salary think Apr 2014 #45

here ya go.. frylock Apr 2014 #50

Thanks. Forgot about celebrities that aren't actors /nt think Apr 2014 #57

Post edited to pick on all entertainers rather than just pro athletes. think Apr 2014 #52

We ought to quit paying them at all as long as they're taking money LuvNewcastle Apr 2014 #67

What an elitist pos. Just so far out of touch it is staggering. geckosfeet Apr 2014 #7

Meanwhile all federal employees in DC are prohibited from having a higher salary than congressmen Major Nikon Apr 2014 #8

What? former9thward Apr 2014 #21

There are a few eligible for special rates Major Nikon Apr 2014 #31

Not sure what your definition of a "few" is. former9thward Apr 2014 #42

There are over 2.5 million civilian federal employees Major Nikon Apr 2014 #62

Get a Brain, Moran pinboy3niner Apr 2014 #9

Sufrommich: No,you're not! nt sufrommich Apr 2014 #10

+1 Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #75

Maybe the federal government should build some public housing for members of Congres and their JDPriestly Apr 2014 #11

I haven't read about any of them living in homeless shelters, going to food pantries or seeking TexasTowelie Apr 2014 #12

The median household income in DC ... surrealAmerican Apr 2014 #14

If you consider the amount of OUR money they oversee think Apr 2014 #15

Too fucking bad. Even $174,000 is too much for a do NOTHING Congress. closeupready Apr 2014 #16

No, Congressman....WE'RE underpaid!!! Iggo Apr 2014 #17

How about we pay them piecework. hobbit709 Apr 2014 #18

How about we send them a power point presentation on making a sack lunch. undeterred Apr 2014 #19

Yes, thank you Democratic Congressperson for making this an issue RadiationTherapy Apr 2014 #20

Then get the fuck out leftynyc Apr 2014 #22

Wahhhhhh.. sendero Apr 2014 #23

WAGES FOR THE REST OF US HAVE BEEN FROZEN FOR YEARS undeterred Apr 2014 #24

Considering how many days they actually work Aerows Apr 2014 #25

Visit his FB page and let him know what you think about Skidmore Apr 2014 #26

Wow what an JERK.. Jesus Malverde Apr 2014 #27

Barracks for Senators and Congressmen Fumesucker Apr 2014 #28

I was thinking more along the lines of a modest apartment complex n/t arcane1 Apr 2014 #74

Watergate would do.. Fumesucker Apr 2014 #80

Waaaaah. riqster Apr 2014 #29

What's this, another whining DINO? Phlem Apr 2014 #30

Feel free to look for another job Jim. progressoid Apr 2014 #32

Pay them by the day oldandhappy Apr 2014 #33

Go here to comment: riqster Apr 2014 #34

. Capt. Obvious Apr 2014 #35

Trolling for CARE packages, is he? Buns_of_Fire Apr 2014 #36

too bad he's required to stay in that terrible underpaid job for his entire life Enrique Apr 2014 #37

Fuck you and all the filth in DC. SamKnause Apr 2014 #39

What brand of crack are they smoking now? SummerSnow Apr 2014 #40

Then stop being a Congressman and collect your fat pension while lobbying... polichick Apr 2014 #41

Rep Moran is FROM Alexandria Virginia. hughee99 Apr 2014 #44

Good Catch n/t n2doc Apr 2014 #49

Abraham Lincoln Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2014 #46

I'm going to get blasted but I agree with him and here is why. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #47

One can rent a nice 1 bd apartment in the area for under 2K a month n2doc Apr 2014 #48

Look up the tax rates for 170K then deduct plane flights, food, two kids etc. and 24K is a lot. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #51

I know what the tax rates are n2doc Apr 2014 #54

Point taken. I'm not saying he is broke. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #60

your step-brother has my deepest sympathies TheSarcastinator Apr 2014 #61

I'll thank him for you. Lochloosa Apr 2014 #68

Right Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2014 #53

So where does all that extra wealth come from if we're not paying it to them? think Apr 2014 #55

$174,000 + even more in "tips", + great bennies, is more than adequate pay. nt Zorra Apr 2014 #56

Isnt he retiring? Boom Sound 416 Apr 2014 #58

They're all millionaires and need to octoberlib Apr 2014 #59

I'll say what I've said in the past. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Apr 2014 #63

Leave then FlyByNight Apr 2014 #65

with all due respect, Fuck you - James Moran. I hope you are voted OUT. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2014 #66

Satire is officially dead. arcane1 Apr 2014 #70

They should be paid the same as the average American since they're supposed to represent them ck4829 Apr 2014 #71

I don't fucking care, drop out of politics and let someone else do it then. Rex Apr 2014 #72

James here is such a moran. nt Jamaal510 Apr 2014 #76

Well, he's always free to seek employment elsewhere notadmblnd Apr 2014 #77

considering that under Boehner choie Apr 2014 #78

lol - try living on my social security. 840high Apr 2014 #79

Cry Me a River nykym Apr 2014 #81

Oh but raising the minimum wage is bad for the country? SummerSnow Apr 2014 #82

Fine, let's fix it. Congressional dorms. Appropriate the money. politicat Apr 2014 #84

Dude lives across the bridge from DC IronLionZion Apr 2014 #85