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It occurred to me that perhaps once in his life Dennis Kucinich just might stand up for what’s right for the American People, the people he’s supposed to be representing. But then I suppose that would be too much to ask from this small statured, much less than a man, no integrity person. Most in Ohio aren’t the least bit proud of Dennis at this point in his life. Dennis really stinks.

That same non descript Dennis Kucinich, who is just taking up space on this planet. Never accomplished anything of note in his life. Unless you call sucking at the public trough all of his life anything of note. Most of us don’t consider such to be anything to talk about.

In my 70 years on this earth I’ve never seen such a poorly qualified, inept individual as Dennis Kucinich. How he can hold his head up each day is beyond me. No doubt our Heavenly Father will eventually call him home, but Dennis will be permanently detoured the southerly route. No doubt about that path!

It’s such a shame, because Dennis might have for once in his life assembled some guts, perhaps a backbone, some valor, some integrity, some stature, some quality in his life. But no, as usual Dennis decided to be purchased, bought off by Obama, subscribed to the lowest level possible on this earth.

What a shame. Dennis might have left a real indelible mark on society, but he’s chosen his own less than desirable route to hell. That’s Dennis’ choice. Apparently he’s made it. It’s the wrong choice. But he’s the one that must live with it. But then all good Americans, in this case, will also have to live with this terrible choice, should that monstrosity bill be passed. God forbid!

Many of us across this land have now made it our purpose in life, to see that all Senators and Representatives who support or vote for this monstrosity the liberals call a Health Care Bill, will be remembered for all time for the weasels they really are. That includes Dennis Kucinich. It’s really a shame, but we will be shouting this from the hilltops, roof tops, internet and other locations for many years to come. Our purpose in life now is to provide these weasels with the notoriety they deserve for all time for their evil deeds and evil choices. They’ve earned it
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All such weasels will go down on the wall of shame. No integrity, no valor, no backbone, no values, no conscience, no more representative after November 2010. My God aren’t you ashamed of yourself? Bought and paid for by that pathetic Obama and his Chicago gang. You make me sick. May you never rest in peace.

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Members of Congress have a generous pension plan that for all intents and purposes insulates them from stock market fluctuations that currently threaten the retirement accounts of most of the rest of us.

U. S. House and Senate members are offered a defined-benefit pension backed by the U. S. Treasury and largely protected from market forces. According to The Associated Press, defined-benefit plans are rare, available to only 5%of private sector employees.

In fact, 46% of the private sector is offered no workplace pension of any kind, not even 401(k)s that are so at risk in today’s market and certainly not the guaranteed benefits available to Congress.

It’s no surprise that government and public employed pensions at many levels fare better than most. However, members of Congress are at the top of the heap of this privileged class of Americans.

Our federal representatives and senators are eligible after five years for full pension benefits at age 62. Better yet, those with 20 years in office can get full pensions at 50, younger than most people who really work for a living.

A full congressional pension starts at 80 %, adjusted annually for inflation, of the average of the highest three years of salary – currently $169,300 a year for the rank and file and $188,100 a year for the Senate and House majority and minority leaders.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rakes in the highest congressional salary, $217,400 a year, on which she continues to build her retirement nest egg. Figure her pension would start at nearly $174,00 pear, plus annual inflation thereafter, except it probably will rise higher by the time she leaves Congress.

On top of all that, members of Congress may choose to invest in 401(k) or similar retirement accounts that are not backed by the Treasury. But unlike the rest of us, these optional retirement funds are just gravy for Congress, whose members still can count on guaranteed pensions.

As the AP put it, “Despite the financial crisis…Congress has made no effort to revisit its unusually sweat retirement deal.”

Remember that when these members of the ruling class in Washington say they feel your pain or they promise to go after the pensions of greedy corporate executives who led companies to the brink of financial disaster.

How about Congress? It’s part of the privileged class that bears responsibility for what ails the nation.

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This morning I’m looking at another political issue that aggravates me. Our two senators are Mark Udall and Michael Bennett. Hopefully they will soon be replaced by Conservatives that vote with their constituents.

You see Mark Udall votes 92% with his party. That means he might vote 8% with his constituents. That’s only maybe.

Then Michael Bennet votes 91% of the time with his party. Meaning only 9% with his constituents.

Then we have our pathetic representative named John Salazar. He votes 97% of the time with his party. Gee that leaves just 3% of the time he maybe votes with his what his constituents want.

This pervasive, pathetic indication that our elected officials vote very seldom with their constituents makes me absolutely sick.

More reasons to vote the bastards out of office just as soon as possible. Frankly I’d be for getting them out of office sooner, maybe by recall, if that is possible.

Well I’ve spoke my peace on this. How about you?

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This is a great idea. Only need 3/4 of the State Legislatures to pass this to become law…AND IT IS VETO PROOF including no appeal to the Supreme Court.

Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution:

Congress shall make no law that applies to the citizens of the United States that does not apply equally to the Senators and/or Representatives, and Congress shall make no law that applies to the Senators and/or Representatives that does not apply equally to the citizens of the United States”.

Let’s get this passed around – Congress has brought this upon themselves!!!

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Adjusting to tough economic times
When a company falls on difficult times, one of the
things that seems to happen is they reduce their staff and
workers. The remaining workers need to find ways to continue
to do a good job or risk that their job would be eliminated
as well. Wall street, and the media normally congratulate
the CEO for making this type of “tough decision”,
and his board of directors gives him a big bonus.
Our government should not be immune from similar
risks.

Therefore: Reduce the House of Representatives from
the current 435 members to 218 members and Senate members
from 100 to 50 (one per State). Also reduce remaining staff
by 25%.

Accomplish this over the next 8 years. (two steps /
two elections) and of course this would require some
redistricting.

Some Yearly Monetary Gains Include:

$44,108,400 for elimination of base pay for congress.
(267 members X $165,200 pay / member / yr.)

$97,175,000 for elimination of the above people’s
staff. (estimate $1.3 Million in staff per each member of
the House, and $3 Million in staff per each member of the
Senate every year)

$240,294 for the reduction in remaining staff by 25%.

$7,500,000,000 reduction in pork barrel ear-marks
each year. (those members whose jobs are gone. Current
estimates for total government pork earmarks are at $15
Billion / yr)

The remaining representatives would need to work
smarter and would need to improve efficiencies.  It might even
be in their best interests to work together for the good of
our country?

We may also expect that smaller committees might lead
to a more efficient resolution of issues as well. It might
even be easier to keep track of what your representative is
doing.

Congress has more tools available to do their jobs
than it had back in 1911 when the current number of
representatives was established. (telephone, computers, cell
phones to name a few)

Note:
Congress did not hesitate to head home when it was a
holiday, when the nation needed a real fix to the economic
problems. Also, we have 3 senators that have not been doing
their jobs for the past 18+ months (on the campaign trail)
and still they all have been accepting full pay. These facts
alone support a reduction in senators & congress.

Summary of opportunity:

$44,108,400 reduction of congress members.

$282,100, 000 for elimination of the reduced house
member staff.

$150,000,000 for elimination of reduced senate member
staff.

$59,675,000 for 25% reduction of staff for remaining
house members.

$37,500,000 for 25% reduction of staff for remaining
senate members.

$7,500,000,000 reduction in pork added to bills by
the reduction of congress members.

$8,073,383,400 per year, estimated total savings.
(that’s EIGHT BILLION DOLLARS, just to start!)

Big business does these types of cuts all the time.

If Congresspersons were required to serve 20, 25 or
30 years (like everyone else) in order to collect retirement
benefits there is no telling how much we would save. Now
they get full retirement after serving only ONE term.

IF you are happy how the Congress spends our taxes,
then just delete this message. IF you are NOT at all happy,
then I assume you know what to do.

Vote the bastards out of office!

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