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Republicans are somewhat correct about the necessity of entitlement reform. I think I speak for a lot here when I say that we really, really, need to take a look at reforming congressional entitlements.
Warpy
(111,383 posts)Congressional entitlements are just a little too lush. Social Security needs its benefits raised and the age for early retirement lowered.
Most Boomers who are beginning to retire have nothing but Social Security and food stamps to live on. Or should I say exist on, because that's about all most will be able to do.
lastlib
(23,323 posts)As in, Shut.Them.The.Fuck.DOWN!! Especially DEFENSE Entitlements!!
ErikJ
(6,335 posts)for at least 5 years after serving. The revolving door is the REAL problem. Lots of times they serve only as a stepping stone to a multi-million $ lobby job. Good pay is needed to live in Washington DC and I know we dont want only the rich to be able to serve office.
heck no. Make it illegal for a former member of congress to EVER be a lobbiest.
ErikJ
(6,335 posts)There were a few hundred lobbyists in 1980 now there are 13,000 registered lobbyists. And lots of them make a lot more than the president.
tecelote
(5,122 posts)that leads directly to increased profits for corporations.
Lower wages equals higher profits.
The poor are blamed and the rich get richer.
SoapBox
(18,791 posts)Fuddnik
(8,846 posts)Congress also collects Social Security on top of their pensions.
Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)Teachers are not allowed to collect SS, even though all diagrams of "Overpaid teacher salaries" imply they will get a huge check out of it.
Prophet 451
(9,796 posts)You become a teacher, already underpaid, and you're expected to sock away enough to live on in retirement or starve?
Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)but it has restrictions, and is constantly being chipped away.
FogerRox
(13,211 posts)Lordquinton
(7,886 posts)How many get a separate retirement and SS benefits?
Marrah_G
(28,581 posts)Admittedly he taught in a wealthy town and retired quite a while ago when teachers were a little more valued.
narnian60
(3,510 posts)AmBlue
(3,117 posts)...there for a sec. May as well have. LOL!!