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53. They would notice it. They have to use the salary to set up separate

Tue Jan 8, 2013, 02:01 PM

Jan 2013

households in Washington, travel and other expenses they wouldn't have if they weren't serving in Congress and that the government doesn't provide. Most rich people are notoriously cheap and expect others to pick up the tab. Also, they wouldn't have their Cadillac grade health insurance and other perks either. I would cut off that insider trading and citizens united spigot too. Of course, I'm jesting. I'm saying if they want to cut spending, this is a good place to start because this has been one of the most useless things we taxpayers have had to pay for in recent years. The Pentagon would be my second choice.

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Pic Of The Moment: Mitch McConnell: It's Time To Confront Our Spending Addiction [View all] EarlG Jan 2013 OP

Democrats Are Responsible for Budget Deficits Like . . . cer7711 Jan 2013 #1

Good one cer. nt caledesi Jan 2013 #3

It's always been PatrynXX Jan 2013 #25

That sums it up nicely. gateley Jan 2013 #42

Did Dick have this info chart on meet the press bonniebgood Jan 2013 #2

Correct bonnie...GOP "we don't need any stinkin' FACTS!" nt caledesi Jan 2013 #4

Let's see if this makes any... ReRe Jan 2013 #15

I wish they'd ask McLyer rickyhall Jan 2013 #5

Here's a start Mitch. Cleita Jan 2013 #6

+1000 sheshe2 Jan 2013 #20

IMO, congress doesn't rely on their salary. dotymed Jan 2013 #47

They would notice it. They have to use the salary to set up separate Cleita Jan 2013 #53

Is there something in the water in Kinfucky? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2013 #7

Neither one of them.... ReRe Jan 2013 #16

Nothing new. It's Kentucky. There are a lot of jokes about it. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #21

Bingo BumRushDaShow Jan 2013 #8

Republicans really need to get a grip on their spending addiction Berlum Jan 2013 #9

Why is it only a spending addiction when were in office. santamargarita Jan 2013 #10

Deficit Attention Disorder ReRe Jan 2013 #17

Thanks santamargarita Jan 2013 #26

Here's a link to the cartoon... ReRe Jan 2013 #28

It would be great to see Obama undo this part of Bush's legacy as well... mostlyconfused Jan 2013 #11

Exactly. SoapBox Jan 2013 #12

You really do know why. lark Jan 2013 #13

Why is it NOT on the front page of... ReRe Jan 2013 #18

Their entire myth is based on racism... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #14

I have to say--that's an interesting take on this myth. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #45

Next time you see a Republican on TV note that he refuses to be specific over cuts... Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2013 #52

That Rick Unger article in Forbes is outstanding! Left Brain Jan 2013 #19

Listen to the McCon Man... Blue Owl Jan 2013 #22

I just brought this up at my job... humbled_opinion Jan 2013 #23

McConnell is perhaps the greatest practitioner of the Big Lie in America today. And he is probably Bill USA Jan 2013 #24

Is there a chart for this based on the make-up of congress? OnlinePoker Jan 2013 #27

The president can also veto the spending. Mr.Bill Jan 2013 #39

Congressional Make up rukidding1959 Jan 2013 #51

The only spending he and his party care about is... butterfly77 Jan 2013 #29

Hypocrite OccupyManny Jan 2013 #30

It amazes me how the dummies amuse bouche Jan 2013 #31

Can someone show that graph on TV (a lot) Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2013 #32

"Spending Under President George W. Bush" Cha Jan 2013 #33

Actually, it is time Bainbridge Bear Jan 2013 #34

Sen. McConnell needs to give up his other job as PRC agent underthematrix Jan 2013 #35

It is a myth that is never put to rest. Republicans don't care about debt. chelsea0011 Jan 2013 #36

I can't wait for Ashley Judd to kick his ass. Iris Jan 2013 #37

this graph says it all and from Forbes, no less. Pres. O & friends should remind people that *'s wordpix Jan 2013 #38

K&R. Excellent graphic. Wish corporate media would call him on his lies too. Overseas Jan 2013 #40

This chart- ColumbusLib Jan 2013 #41

Washington Post Fact Checker article erth64net Jan 2013 #43

For you... Fedaykin Jan 2013 #44

a FB friend told me to "check my source" on this pasto76 Jan 2013 #46

I agree. Slash the money that makes military contractors rich. merrily Jan 2013 #48

I analyzed the graphic. The graph actually UNDERSTATES the given numerical proportions! Towlie Jan 2013 #49

mabe Mc Connell should see this chart.............. april Jan 2013 #50