[Las Vegas Ron]

I agree with it in spirit but if he doesn't have the authority it's all a moot point.

Congress will never go along with it any more than they will ever allow a flat tax or term limits.

Either of those would cripple their power and I don't think that'll happen in my life time.

[normy]

Ahh but that's where the power of the bully pulpit. People like Palin and DeMint come in because every two years there is a new election.

If the President announces a 50% pay cut for himself until the budget is balanced, that will put plenty of pressure on Congress. Then during elections a major campaign point for every new Congressman would be a 50% pledge until the budget is balanced.

Geeze that might force a vote on a balanced budget amendment just so they can keep their pay.

On Perry's site he has graphs for the American median income (49000) vs. Congress (175000)

[Quicksilver]

It certainly won't happen if We The People don't make it happen. I'm not giving in to the notion that it's futile to put forth the effort. I have faith in the American spirit.

Reagan did not give in to the Evil Empire. I will not give in to the forces that try to beat me down. If we want freedom then we must fight!