The more I think about this topic….. and this nations economic problems.. the more heated I become.

First, let me say (in order to erase any doubts), my father is proud I am a republican.. LOL… just had to say it…
Altho my gut reaction is to blame Billary for ALL of the woes that this country is experiencing in the aftermath of his terms, as a somewhat intelligent (depending on the topic) person, I know that isn’t entirely true. In all fairness, Billary was/is only one in a string of slimy politicians who continue to put their own goals and desires before the needs of the people. Although that being said, I still firmly believe that 75% of the mess we find our selves in now can be linked to that mans greed and selfishness…


Thanks to the web, I was able to get some figures that I thought might interest all of you… after reading these numbers… maybe it will become a bit more clear as to why our economy is the way that it is…

Congress: Rank-and-File Members' Salary
In December, 2001, Congress voted not to block a scheduled pay increase raising the annual salary for a rank-and-file Senator or Representative by $4,900 to $150,000 per year. This increase, the third in the last four years, goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2002. Since 1990, (ironically who was the president for the majority of that time?) congressional pay has increased from $98,400 to $150,000.

Congress: Leadership Members' Salary (108th Congress)
Leaders of the House and Senate are paid a higher salary than rank-and-file members.
Senate Leadership
Majority Leader - $161,200 (Sen. Bill Frist)
Minority Leader - $161,200 (Sen. Thomas Daschle)
House Leadership
Speaker of the House - $186,300 (Rep. Dennis Hastert)
Majority Leader - $161,200 (Rep. Dick Armey)
Minority Leader - $161,200 (Rep. Nancy Pelosi)

I don’t believe for a moment that ANY public servant should be paid that amount of money. Especially when you consider the limited work they do and the limited period of time they are expected to do it in.

The bottom line is.. our economy and our willingness to allow politicians to RAPE the tax payers is the fundamental reason why this country is as bad off as it is. We allow our politicians to become multi millionaires on taypayers money yet out teachers are hardly scraping by. Until we as a people oust our politicians, there is nothing that is going to change.

Okay.. off my soap box…