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November 23, 2005
My Wallet Gets Lighter
Ah, good. It's been awhile since the Republicans in Congress did something to infuriate and frustrate me, so this story comes as a welcome surprise.
WASHINGTON -- The Republican-controlled Congress helped itself to a $3,100 pay raise on Friday, then postponed work on bills to curb spending on social programs and cut taxes in favor of a two-week vacation.The headline above this story is "Congress Helps Self to $3,100 Pay Raise." A couple of notes on style. First, what a lazy headline writer - the editor just stole this guy's lead to create the headline. Bad form.
Two - a note to the reporter, Espo. Pretty good lead, if you were writing a column. When you reach the point where you have a column where you can slyly assign value judgments and motives to Congressional behavior, then knock yourself out. Until then, keep your voice out of the blasted story.
Now, to the Republicans - what the bleedin' holy heck are you morons thinking? Sure, the Democrats voted along with you on this pay raise thing, but this move brings the average pay in Congress to $165,000. The median household income in this country is around $41,000. Do you want commercials decrying you as rich elitists next year? I guess I don't have anything more profound to say than stop spending my money!
An amusing bit of the story is pointed out by As I Please. Pelosi, just before voting herself a pay raise, said the following: "The Republicans are taking food out of the mouths of children to give tax cuts to America's wealthiest. This is not a statement of America's values..." Sure, Nancy. Let me know which charity receives the $3,100 extra bucks you'll be making next year.
All in all, another fine performance from our free-spending Congress. (h/t: Ace)
Posted by slublog at November 23, 2005 08:18 AM
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It just ain't right. Almost all of them are loaded anyway. Makes my blood boil man. I'd almost rather be ignorant of it all.
Posted by: Jason at November 23, 2005 03:50 PM