While I continue to play with my promised post on social conservatism, I’m going to weigh in on Aaron’s question from yesterday (why aren’t more Americans angry about Congress’s pay raise?) because the answer(s) touch on a number of issues Republicans should think about for 2009. Very broadly, people aren’t angry because people aren’t involved. [...]
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Where’s the Outrage on the Pay Raise?
Just over a week ago, I implored members of Congress from both parties to reject the $4,700 pay raise they are scheduled to receive in 2009. However, to date, I haven’t been able to find a single Representative or Senator who has done this. I have to wonder: where is the outrage from everyday Americans?! [...]
Make a Statement and Reject the Pay Raise
The Hill reports that despite a “crumbling economy,” members of Congress “will get a $4,700 pay increase” in 2009. In the grand scheme of things, this may not amount to much – “an additional $2.5 million that taxpayers will spend on congressional salaries” – but nonetheless it certainly will not go over well with struggling [...]