"...and For What...?" October 16th
Current Congress Populated With Crooks! Since almost forever, people like me have complained about the lack of trust, honesty, ethics, integrity and yes.... Meaningful Legislation in the United States Congress. For far too long, said body has become a career-haven for those desiring to enhance their wealth and influence. Was it~ in the beginning ~that politicians coming to the nation's capitol to "do the peoples' work," at times traveling and living at their own expense. After a term or two, going home to resume their careers or retirement. Not today...! A media ad for one wealth/asset management company I've heard says today's Congresspersons work but 129 days a year ! Imagine that!! And they 'graciously' perform their duties for the princely sum of $174,000 per annum... exclusive of the many, many, highly-valuable perks that come with their 'thrones-of-excess.' In all fairness (ours rather than theirs) we should "do