If Congress weren't getting paid, the shutdown would be over by now.

[grumpyduck]

And I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it had been the Republicans who pushed T to end it. But of course, our dear dear elected representatives live in a different world, and by different rules, than the rest of us.

Sorry to be blunt, but I've been around the block a few too many times to not recognize horseshit when I smell it.

[stonecutter357]

1. if trump weren't a Racist coward the shutdown would be over by now !

[clementine613]

2. Of Course the Rethugs cheated to keep their pay...

... they are missing the compassion gene that human beings have.

[duforsure]

3. Many,many republicans

Won't be getting paid after the 2020 elections by removing them from office for doing this to us.

[SWBTATTReg]

4. I doubt it. Most of these reps are wealthy already in their own way...maybe a few of them...

seriously depend on the income from being a congressperson. They do live in a different world than we do (some of them), which if you want my opinion, they should not be representing us, because they truly don't know how the rest of us/vast majority of Americans live.

[matt819]

5. Maybe not

A large number are multi millionaires.

[manor321]

6. This is a nonsense issue

Congress is paid from the Treasury because of deep historical reasons to keep the Congress independent. It is on purpose and by design. It is not a bad thing. Unless you think Trump should be able to, for example, stop Pelosi's paycheck (and only hers) any time he wants? Is that what you want?

[grumpyduck]

7. Please go back and re-read my post.

Your comment has nothing to do with it.