[11B3]

Oh yes they can - complaining is their job description. Also, we have a complete 'Rat legislature along with a 'Rat governor, and both US Senators are 'Rats as well. (You couldn't build one human brain out of both of them either.) The Blue Zone here carries the most votes. Thankfully, "Them Seattle types don't stray away from the city much, as they are afraid of us gun-owning country folk."

[machman]

Do they even pay for it themselves?

I'll bet you lucky folks out there in Washington get to have your tax dollars taken from you so these "servants of the people" can eat in a free private dining room and eat gormet food prepared by a top French chef.