Like this one via cousin Liz (family day too?) – this is from her Facebook page where she says “Now it’s all coming together . . . “. So much for “Representatives’ being representative.
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And here I thought our Congress critters were serving corporate interests, but they weren’t–they were serving their own 😯
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After looking at the graph, I am thinking the Congress Critters ARE the corporate interests…
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And you would be right Sandy!
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A better graph would be the gap between the wealth of the newbie critter and where they are now. The only public service bipartisanship.
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Ahh yes . . . amazing how that wealth grows the longer they’re in Congress. and it isn’t because of the salary.
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Lest we condemn all who serve in Congress, there are a few to admire. I saw where Congresswoman Tammy Duck worth laid into a Contractor who seems to have figured a way onto the gravy train. This guy used his —- disability status to get Gov. contracts and the Congresswoman in a hearing really mauled him.
So there are a few who look out for the public purse.
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I saw the video too Alan and it was absolutely delicious. How that guy could look her in the eye without getting on his knees and begging her forgiveness . . . it was a fine civic moment.
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