There's truth here

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Leave personal political views out of this, and read the article for what it really says.

We "all" should be concerned about what has happened over the last two decades. It isn't just one side of the aisle, it's both.

www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2012/12/billionaires-warn-higher-taxes-could-prevent-them-from-buying-politicians.html?mbid=nl_Borowitz%20%2857%29

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If our troops can live in make shift tent cities etc while serving our country, I see no reason why those who wish to serve in Congress can't live in a dorm like setting and have meals provided to them via a cafeteria; all provided for by taxpayers. Senators and Reps can live on a monthly stipend with enough money to keep their home in the Districts they reside in afloat. If their housing needs exceed the monthly stipend, they forfeit their seats.

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I don't begrudge members of Congress making a living. What I do begrudge them is their outlandish retirement program, with health insurance guarantees, and the fact that they turn their positions into one that sets them up in a lobby after they leave office.

Remember, lobbies aren't always left or right agendas, but often foreign business and government involved.