[jonrick46]

I am wondering if McCain has a blind spot when it comes to economic matters.

I propose that all legislatures be required to take a course in economics, with refresher courses each term in office. If they fail to take such courses, there will be withheld 2/3rds of their salary.

[CutePuppy]

They are motivated by power, not Congressional salary, so withholding will not do it; if anything, it will probably prevent less corrupt ones from running for office. Power may pay off later, but it pays much better.

In addition to a blind spot, McCain apparently has a knee-jerk reflex that Dems continue to stimulate by periodically striking his tendon beneath the patella while whispering "McCain-fill in Democratic Senator name here bill"