Let's Raise All Politicians Taxes Up To The Rate Of The Top 2% And Keep It There!

[fgarvb1]

I want to see what happens...

 

[Liar]

Many already are.

Rather, let's restrict all politicians' disposible funds to the national median wage.

 

[BotanyBoy]

Many already are.

Rather, let's restrict all politicians' disposible funds to the national median wage.

That's just silly socialism.....don't you know in Murikuh only billionaires are allowed to get welfare??

 

[islandman]

Many already are.

Rather, let's restrict all politicians' disposible funds to the national median wage.

Disposable funds?

You mean salary?

 

[Liar]

Disposable funds?

You mean salary?

Disposable funds. If they're already rich, lock their savings away until they leave office. And then pay them median wage. That way their living situation match that of the average citizen. If it improves, they get a raise.

 

[richard_daily]

Disposable funds. If they're already rich, lock their savings away until they leave office. And then pay them median wage. That way their living situation match that of the average citizen. If it improves, they get a raise.

Even better, make them live on minimum wage.

 

[islandman]

Disposable funds. If they're already rich, lock their savings away until they leave office. And then pay them median wage. That way their living situation match that of the average citizen. If it improves, they get a raise.

I think members of Congress are supposed to have their pre-Congress monies in blind trusts before taking office.

Having a hard time confirming that via google, however.

 

[fgarvb1]

I think members of Congress are supposed to have their pre-Congress monies in blind trusts before taking office.

Having a hard time confirming that via google, however.

Blind Trust...like Honest politicians.

 

[islandman]

I think members of Congress are supposed to have their pre-Congress monies in blind trusts before taking office.

Having a hard time confirming that via google, however.

Nevermind.

Evidently they're permitted to have them, but they are not mandatory.

 

[zipman]

I would rather get rid of their pensions and healthcare.