Under United States law, elected Representatives and Senators are exempt from government furloughs. Thus, if the bickering children on Capitol Hill cannot come to some budget agreement, and the government shuts down, members of Congress and their $174,000 a year pay checks would keep flowing.
Yes, you read that right. While thousands of government employees would be furloughed, federal agencies and parks would close, and the paychecks of Hill staff (who will probably work anyway) would stop, elected reps and senators, as well as the president, would still get paid.
Meanwhile, a confidential new report from Goldman Sachs has found that the GOP House spending cuts, passed last week, would cut economic growth by about 2 percent of GDP. This at a time when we are just starting to see a glimmer of recovery. Way to go boys.
Congress, especially the Republicans, have lost their ever-lovin' minds. Just sayin'.
Read more: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50050.html#ixzz1EuGyzSAr
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Friday, February 25, 2011
Lawmakers Won't Miss a Paycheck in Government Shutdown
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
House GOP: Mother F#@ckers
Brilliant piece from Jon Stewart and The Daily Show about how the House GOP's slash and burn continuing resolution to complete the budget for FY11 lands squarely on the backs of women.
Daily Show: Mother F#@kers Stork BucksKristen Schaal wants to cut funding for any organization that has anything to do with abortions, including firefighters, the FAA and NASA.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Great Rant about the Asshattery in Wisconsin
Friends, I'm sure you have also been watching the events as they unfold in Wisconsin. It's democracy at work, and much is at stake. I am so frustrated, because the unions have agreed to the benefit cuts so long as they can keep their collective bargaining rights. However, the new asshat of a governor has said he will not negotiate. How crazy. That's not democracy, and he's not a dictator. Other rallies are happening across the country. You can also sign this petition for fair pay and workers rights, that will go to all 50 state legislators. Please do. This fight will affect us all, and it's headed to your state next.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Watch Teen's Stirring Speech About His Two Moms, Delivered Before Anti-Gay Iowa House
This is fucking brilliant. It's all I can say. Watch on.
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