Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, all you Senators, Congress people, are you really serious about our nation’s debt? If you are then show us.
Pay-cut of 20% for all national elected officials. You all have alternate sources of income why take more from the American people that do not have it to begin with?
15% reduction of congressional benefits. You have ‘Cadillac’ benefit plans as it is. Oh and bar anyone getting a Congressional pension from collecting Social Security or Medicare. You do not need it, others do need it. Per diem, why do you need such grand accommodations when those who put their lives on the line for this country live in tents, and open squad bay barracks or at best base housing that is decades old and very basic? Drive yourselves to work or take public transportation as you encourage us to do, or better yet walk to work.
Removal of all non-essential congressional and white house staff. How many aids and pages do you really need? Answer your own phone, get your own mail. You all have cell phones, blackberries, why do you need runners to deliver messages?
Protection of pay and benefits for all military and essential personnel. These people put their lives on the line for the protection of our country and its citizens. They are ready to pay the ultimate sacrifice for us. Let’s face it your job just isn’t that dangerous.
Reduction to elimination of foreign aid. Our Country needs it now. Why would we pay our dollars to countries that hate us? Why send money to regions where that money could be used against us? That money comes from US tax payers, people that are now living off coupon ads and daily deals at the grocery store. When is the last time any of you had to worry about a household budget? If you run your home the way you are running this country, you all should be broke and in bankruptcy.
To put is bluntly, lead by example not by just words. Our country is in trouble and you bicker like children. Shame on you all! Everyone that has ever led people will tell you, do not ask anyone to do anything that you wouldn’t do yourself. You can live on less than $170,000.00 a year, the majority of America does. Give up your tailored suits and designer clothes. Shop for shoes at Wal-Mart and Dollar General like the rest of us. Stop with the expensive meals and parties while people in this country are hungry. If you can not do the job move aside and let others do it.
