Comment on Min wage in most states is so sad
FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I agree on spirit, but in practice this will just make them even easier to be bought.
I think this is overstated. You can’t even run for Congress without being a millionaire, a millionaire’s family, a lawyer, a lobbyist, or a military officer looking to cash out.
You can’t get in the door of Congress without being in hoc to a constellation of private interests.
you got a point. Also I think that they get bought of either way, so why not safe a little on their salary ;)
Because Congress sets its own salary. I don’t. So, I have no say in the matter.
Also because there’s no real “cost savings” in a material sense. Congressional spending has been decoupled from federal taxation since the Great Depression. Pay congressmen $1/term. Pay them $1M/hr. I don’t see any kind of change in my material condition.
Incidentally, the Gingrich Era Contract with America was billed as a legislation package to rein in the capacity for Congresscritters to personally enrich and profiteer off their positions. Similarly, Pelosi’s For The People Act included a number of reforms intended to prevent Congress from double-dealing and insider trading. Despite both Speakers enjoying a bicameral majority and a friendly President during their careers, neither successfully advanced legislation to handcuff members of Congress.
Asking Congress to regulate itself is a fool’s request.
Hey Thanks. I didn’t know any of that.
Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 2 weeks ago
As if they aren’t already bought. At least you’ll have one of your own elevated and not some already rich asshole trying to get richer.
explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
I honestly believe that AoC’s personal finances are shit.
FlexibleToast@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I didn’t say they aren’t already, just that it would be even easier if they’re paid less.