Does anybody believe that George W. Bush should be paid a higher salary?

Question

I do!

If George W. Bush was paid more by the public in liquid assets, he might owe the people more (in terms of explanations and upright and honest behaviour).

After all, it has been suggested that good candidates just don't want to run for political office anymore because they are not being paid enough, or what they are worth.

As technically underpaid employees, politicians are kept in a state of partial hunger, on account of which they might turn vicious on the people. They could become like the wolf in Duran Duran's song called 'Hungry Like the Wolf'. When I mention they are technically underpaid as employees, I mean that they are underpaid on the monetary system. They are maybe trying to make it up.

I think the American public possibly should get together and raise money to impactfully increase his liquid assets through his salary. Maybe if the funds were raised through a registered charity initiated on his behalf it would be a good idea.

What do your think?

If a politician is technically underpaid, he or she might try to rob in some other way in order to make it up.

Regardless of his income and bank accounts in relation to those of others, the monetary system does not seem to have much meaning.


I mentioned a registered charity. George W. Bush is indeed a charity case even if he is super rich.

I see that a lot of people do not seem to be totally connecting with what I was getting at. I think that if every person in the United States of America were to donate a token amount of money, no matter how small, from his or her own pocket to George W. Bush's (salary) he might be horrified! Tokenism seems to be a part of the game of many politicians, at least these days.

Answer 1

In my book, money is often the cause of unethical behaviors, thus having more money but no more brain would not safe Bush from himself.
But I like your "tongue in cheek" argument.

Answer 2

I'm assuming that by your spelling of "behaviour" that you're British, so I'll go easy on you. The rest of the world seems to think that Americans have it so good, and for the most part we do, but it has little to do with modern politicians and more with how this country was founded by smarter people than are in office now. Bush already makes $400,000 a year, 16 times more than the average annual salary in the US. He has no expenses--no rent or utilities, he doesn't have to buy gas or groceries, and he has a full office and home staff at his beck and call. He lives in a mansion like a millionaire without having to pay for it. We pay for it. Even the most poverty-stricken in our country pay for it through taxes. It is not right that politicians can vote to increase their own salaries, and that they do so in the dead of night when no one's looking. The president's salary was doubled back around 1997. Why? Because many senators and congressmen's salaries were approaching the $200,000 mark and of course, they can't make more than the president. The solution? Double his salary so theirs can keep going up!

Bush owing the people more in terms of explanations and upright honest behavior has nothing to do with how much he's paid. Regardless of the fact that he holds the highest office in our country, he is still a public servant put in office by our votes and our trust. Every politician who uses their position for personal gain violates that trust and thumbs their nose at the very people who put them there. I don't know where you get the idea that politicians are kept in a state of partial hunger. Obviously, you've never seen the homes or cars owned by American politicians, or the lavish affairs they attend on a regular basis. Do a little more research before you start handing out raises to our politicians.

By the way, the people who work for him (secretaries, speech writers, etc.) don't need pay raises either. What they need are reality checks and a little humility. I worked with First Lady Hillary Clinton's staff when President Clinton went to Spain for the NATO summit. They were the most arrogant, rude and just plain nasty bunch of people I've ever met in my life. They treated the Spanish embassy employees and drivers like slaves, and barely worked while they were there because they were too busy taking day trips to other cities (we were in Granada) and shopping. They complained because the hotel we stayed in--at the taxpayers' expense--didn't provide cushy bathrobes in the rooms. It was one of the few times I've ever been ashamed to be an American.

Answer 3

quite! George Bush is a very principled guy who has very confident innovations approximately good and incorrect. you will possibly no longer agree along with his rules, yet - unlike maximum politicians - you many times understand the place he stands on a controversy. rayna - beautiful exhibit of intelligence! wager you're between the liberal Democrats who only can no longer make certain why Kerry lost, huh?

Answer 4

George W.Bush is a trust fund baby of good ole Texas tea fortune, I doubt that he is hurting for money. Honestly, a pay increase would not insure accountability and honesty on Bush's part. The people that need pay increases are the people that work for him, his staff members, speech writers, secretaries, etc.

Answer 5

I think that they should pay him according to his IQ. Although, $2.50/hour does seem a bit low. Maybe they could give him a raise after 3 months.


I agree with lynnguys.

Answer 6

He has made enough off of the American people by keeping oil prices elevated.

Coach

Answer 7

I think he should refund the pay he has made to date

Answer 8

If being impeached would give him a pay raise then sure, anyday!

Answer 9

If sent to prison should we demand a repayment?

Answer 10

He'll have to pass his employee evaluation first...which ain't gonna happen.