[ClearCase_guy]

I don't have a firm feeling about the numbers, but my idea on pensions for politicians goes something like this:

Retire after your first term -- $100,000 annual pension.
Retire after your second term -- $80,000 annual pension.
Third term -- $40,000 annual pension.
Fourth term -- no pension.

And personal finances should be scrupulously audited upon retirement. Any unofficial "retirement packages" should result in jail time.

[353FMG]

Congresscritters take care of each other very well, at the expense of the common folks.

Does anyone know when their self-appointed pay raise will be and how much? To them, money does grow on trees planted and watered by the citizens.