POLITICIAN USUALLY SPENDS SO MUCH MONEY WHEN RUNNING FOR A POSITION. HOWEVER, FINANCIAL INTEREST ON THE POSITION IS NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO REIMBURSE THEIR EXPENSES.
2006-08-17 22:43:44 · 12 answers · asked by jlaniwan 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The likelihood is that these politicians in most circumstances, know how to make their position and status pay them in the long run. Let's face it Al Gore won't be forgotten, neither will John Kerry, etc, etc. They use thier position to broker deals for members of thier families,friends, and in some cases just for favors. They also gain an in-depth knowledge, of things that wll come into being in the next 20 years or so especially new technology or practices etc. Would you not like to be in that position?
2006-08-17 22:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Xcuse me. Which era r u from? U must be looking at only the basic salary. There are huge additional perks that go along - Free telephone calls, Free Travel (Domestic and Foreign) etc.
Then, U have Constituency Development Funds, Contract Kickbacks, Payments for Lobbying on behalf of Industries.....
The avenues of remuneration is endless....
2006-08-17 22:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by ks_anand_77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple what's in it for them. For the most part you have a gang of lawyers who can change a law which in the future could have unbelievable benefits for themselves and their cronies. Pretty much it is insider trading done without any consequences. It is why the rich stay rich. Greed it seems is a great motivator for many people. Once they have greed then they want power. F*ck em' all.
2006-08-18 00:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Salary is not the target of politicians but the kickbacks and lots of money from corruption.
2006-08-17 22:47:31 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is for the kickbacks, the money under the table from the lobbyists, and the speaking fees once they are voted out
2006-08-18 01:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the politician is not spending money for salary for repayment but paying for the power whic enable s him to make as much as money he desires.
2006-08-17 22:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by nawab allam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They get most of the $ given to them. After elected they get kickbacks from many sources in the form of $ and other perks. They don't do this to loose $
2006-08-17 22:49:38 · answer #7 · answered by want2wild 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money and power, try to find a politician broker when he leaves office than he was before he went in
2006-08-18 01:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by sealss3006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
free health care for life , no taxes for life, and no paying into social security, lots of perks, power, and bonuses
2006-08-17 22:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by thankuberry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congress makes alot and gives their selfs pay raises . scandals too
2006-08-17 22:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by Reno Rasaki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋