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Do Elected officials SERVE their country?
vanity ^ | March 31, 2010 | Linda Martinez

Posted on 03/31/2010 3:09:53 PM PDT by eccentric

Okay, I have had enough of politicians pandering to each other with comments like, "HIs service to this country..." WHAT SERVICE? Unless they end up in prison, what politician has left office with less money than what he went into office with? These guys are well paid for their JOB and they have made sure they get one of the best pension plans in the world.

Unlike the military, politicians do not risk their lives or health any more than any other citizen. Many people SERVE their country, but it isn't politicians in Washington DC.


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1 posted on 03/31/2010 3:09:53 PM PDT by eccentric
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To: eccentric
Do Elected officials SERVE their country?

Absolutely not. But most are SELF SERVING!

2 posted on 03/31/2010 3:10:49 PM PDT by unixfox
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To: eccentric
I agree. I'm tired of hearing about "public service." Let them serve one or two terms and then return to an economically productive job. I know we need government, but the participants in it shouldn't be getting rich at it.
3 posted on 03/31/2010 3:12:28 PM PDT by JoeFromSidney
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To: eccentric

http://apathetic-usa.com/


4 posted on 03/31/2010 3:15:10 PM PDT by 353FMG (What else can Islam possibly contribute to America other than its destruction?)
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To: eccentric

I believe it was Steinbeck who told the story of taking a cow to a neighboring farm to be “serviced” by a bull. His punchline: “Now whenever I hear about service, I wonder who’s getting screwed.”


5 posted on 03/31/2010 3:18:30 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican ("During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." --Orwell)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Funny....all of them seem to become millionaire’s while “serving” as opposed to our military.


6 posted on 03/31/2010 3:54:34 PM PDT by notaliberal (It's the Constitution---- Stupid!)
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To: Southside_Chicago_Republican

Can it really be service when so many are doing it?

Not likely!

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7 posted on 03/31/2010 5:18:00 PM PDT by gunnyg (Laddies, We're Behind ENEMY WITHIN Lines...and surrounded, if ya can "grok" that!)
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