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Daily Chat >> General Posts >> Ever wonder why we pay more... http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1213233297 Message started by Jonny on Jun 11th, 2008 at 9:14pm |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by Ray on Jun 11th, 2008 at 10:36pm
That whole process should be criminal. It would be unbelievable, but I am cynical enough to believe that greed can manipulate the lawmakers in this country.
We should have more "Mr Smith goes to Washington" types in congress. harumph, Ray |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by BarbaraD on Jun 12th, 2008 at 7:38am Ray wrote on Jun 11th, 2008 at 10:36pm:
So unelect the incumbants.... Hugs BD |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by George_J on Jun 12th, 2008 at 9:27am BarbaraD wrote on Jun 12th, 2008 at 7:38am:
Only problem with unelecting the incumbents is that it doesn't seem to matter which of the major parties is involved in these sorts of decisions--due to the pressures exerted by lobbyists, things fall out the same way no matter who's voting. Short of banning lobbyists from Congress (which will never happen) , or walling off "K" street, I'm not sure what will make a difference. Tea party, anyone? Best, George |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by BarbaraD on Jun 12th, 2008 at 11:42am
I'm on the way to Sam's -- do you prefer Black or Green Tea?
Hugs BD |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by Paul98 on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:30pm
The entire country should demand that the politicians use the same health care system the rest of us do. Same retirement systems and 401K as well. THAT would put an end to a LOT of the bull$hit!
-P. |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by Gator on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:42pm Paul98 wrote on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:30pm:
THIS I've been saying for years. If the members of congress had to play by the same rules as the people they serve they might have a different outlook on things. |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by Brew on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:51pm Paul98 wrote on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:30pm:
You do see the problem with that, don't you Paul? There are literally thousands and thousands of different health care and retirement plans out there. Some are actually as good or better than what Congress gets. |
Title: Re: Ever wonder why we pay more... Post by kevmd on Jun 12th, 2008 at 12:57pm
I won't read it because I'll get pissed. There are but a few politicians out there who actually give a dam about the American people. Time for a revolution!!! Ok a bit dramatic but I'm sick to my stomach the direction this country is headed. Why are salaries not keeping up with the cost of living? Now let me go eat my little bag of pretzels from the vending machine >:(
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