I found that just a little shocking when I heard it on Night Line
last night. These crooks are getting between $40,000 & $120,000
while sitting in prison. These are our tax dollars.
The last time this issue was supposed to be voted on, none of our
Democrat or Republican politicians showed up to vote against it.
More negligence or just plain cronism?
2007-01-12 10:39:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
That's a huge load of bulls**t. I hope that changes soon, but I don't believe in our government to look out for the interest of it's people, but for their own personal gain.
2007-01-12 10:55:49 · answer #1 · answered by FordGT guy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In response to the answers guy's question, the 13 cowards who didn't feel this was important enough to vote on:
Boxer(CA)
Allard(CO)
Dodd(CT)
Biden(DE)
Inouye(HI)
Bayh(IN)
Harkin(IA)
Brownback(KA)
Coleman(MN)
Hagel(NE)
Domenici(NM)
Clinton(NY)
Tim Johnson(SD)
8 Democrats and 5 Republicans. You'll notice a few 2008 hopefuls on this list.
In my honest opinion, this amendment doesn't go far enough. It is, however, a step in the right direction.
Kerry Amdt. No. 1, As Modified; To amend title 5, United States Code, to deny Federal retirement benefits to individuals convicted of certain offenses, and for other purposes.
2007-01-14 09:30:37 · answer #2 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What can you expect from a group of lawyers, these are the same people that voted themselves a raise and rejected a minimum wage increase. I think your right it is cronism at its finest. Besides the ones that are left might have a step on going to prison and they might want to get theirs.
2007-01-12 21:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are very kind. Shocking isn't the correct word. Disgusting, crooked, self-preservation of their unfair perks and to heck with the American taxpayers who have to pay for this folly. This is why many Americans are fed up with congress...Republican and Democrat power seekers.
2007-01-12 18:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Senate just passed a bill 87-0 that strips convicted lawmakers of their pensions.
My question: Who were the 13 cowards who didn't show up to vote?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070112/ap_on_go_co/congress_rdp
2007-01-12 18:45:59 · answer #5 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Calee, I had no idea this was happening and I am glad that its being brought to our attention. Yes, I think its a good example of cronism, and its also a good sign for the dems to get the pprocess rolling on this bill.
2007-01-12 19:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by Third Uncle 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You have no credibility. If you can't even spell "stole" and think that President Bush "stold" the last election, you would do well to re-enroll in elementary school and buy a dictionary. The Supreme Court is the ultimate arbiter of our laws, and they ruled against the Liberal bedwetting loser for whom you voted. Get in the game.
2007-01-14 09:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
negligence thats republicans i will say they do stick all of u rep but we democrats are tighter we look out for repulicans
2007-01-12 18:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋