Seems perfectly natural that a human would use their congressional power and vote to enrich themselves or preserve perks in their favor. Not condoning the behavior just not going to worry about it.
Seems perfectly natural that a human would use their congressional power and vote to enrich themselves or preserve perks in their favor. Not condoning the behavior just not going to worry about it.
" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
Ok, not Obama's words. I did a little reading on the Grassley amendment, yes, he does say, Congress should have to purchase the same insurance as the citizens, but, it gets a little sketchy, there's talk of someone dropping the ball and, not putting the proper wording in and, something about Congress losing their government insurance, I'm still not sure, if Congress actually DID have to purchase from the exchanges.
Forgive me, I truly am ignorant in the ways of, the workings of politics.
Abby08 (04-26-2017)
Many who were critical of this law felt the reality of ObamaCare would prove so painful for Congress--as it is for many citizens--that the law would quickly be re-opened, heavily amended or even repealed with Democrat’s help. But that calculation must have also occurred at the White House. The (Obama) Administration quickly came forward with an illegal sweetheart waiver for Congress alone.
Congressional leaders from both parties quietly and gratefully accepted the special deal from the (Obama) administration’s Office of Personnel Management. It gives legislators and staff “Gold Level” ObamaCare coverage with a 75 percent subsidy paid by taxpayers or even the option of opting out and retaining their previous heavily subsidized plan. The income of members and staff is simply not counted.
http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-bl...amacare-waiver
Pretty nice waiver, 75% of the Gold level plan subsidized by the taxpayer regardless of income.
It's ok if you disagree with me. I can't force you to be right.
Abby08 (04-26-2017)
Call your state legislators and insist they approve the Article V convention of States to propose amendments.
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution as written and understood by this nation's founders, and to the Republic it created, an indivisible union of sovereign States, with liberty and justice for all.
Exempting themselves from the laws they impose upon us is a common practice and has been since I can remember. It's wrong no matter which party comes up with it. This is a practice where they have unwavering bipartisan support. Of course they go home and decry the practice, but no one ever proposes eliminating it.
The elimination of this practice combined with term limits and no lifetime pension is the only solution.
Last edited by Tahuyaman; 04-26-2017 at 02:47 PM.
Abby08 (04-26-2017)