[–] Aradiel 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Much like over here in the UK, I find it ridiculous that ex-members of government have a pension equivalent to their salary whilst in office.
Lets assume that each election cycle, 50% of the MPs are swapped out, that there are 200 MPs, and that the standard MP's salary is £64K (I'm largely pulling these numbers out of my arse) - that would mean that every election cycle the an extra £3.2 million of tax payer's money is being spent.
No wonder we have an escalating deficit.
[–] stealthninjataliban 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
He needs to stop buying his kids $20,000 dresses
[–] WhiteRonin 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't forget all the expenses that are paid for being a president during their term of service! So, if a president is frugal enough they could pocket a large share of their salary.
[–] cattarhero 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Yeah, he and "Michael" have really acquired a taste for living the "nigger rich" life.
[–] Totenglocke 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago (edited ago)
Exactly. They get $400k per year, zero expenses, countless expensive gifts, bribes, and insane speaking fees after they're out of office. There's absolutely no reason for them to receive a single cent from taxpayers after we finally get them out of office.
[–] MarkTheNerd 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Maybe he's afraid that he won't be able to make outrageous money for private speeches once he's out of office. I know I wouldn't pay a nickel to go see him.
[–] Gerbil-Accelerator 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
Unlike Senate Republicans, he actually does his job. It should come out of their pay.