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IronLionZion

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85. Dude lives across the bridge from DC

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 02:17 PM

Apr 2014

I used to live in his very liberal district, which is Arlington/Alexandria, VA.

I get that it is expensive for those from other states, but maybe its time for Jim to retire.

Give them dorm room style housing somewhere close to the capital. East DC is still very affordable if you're brave. I have seen congressional license plates there, probably from Democrats.

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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