Top 10 Richest Congressmen

They got greedy wrote:

Maxine Waters and Charlie Rangel are under investigation for just that.

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Yes, the black members are under investigation.

Yet Jane Harman, caught on a legal FBI tape promising APIAC she would pressure Nancy Pelosi to get the AIPAC spying charges dropped, is not.

Funny how that works

From reviewing the wealth of american congress persons, it would seem it may be illegal for people who are not wealthy to serve in congress.

What kind of citizen thinks there is nothing wrong with all our politicians ended up very wealthy (whether they began that way or not)? I am curious

And THESE are the people that Right Wingers like "YEP" are fighting tooth and nail for in order to extend tax cuts for them?????

Don't you righties feel like idiots??? These people in gov't that you detest so much, that already have SOOOOO much wealth, these are the types of people who you scream and shout for tax cuts for, and claim that Obama is a socialist for daring to want to tax them at the rate they were in the 90's?!?! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!

These mega-millionaires (on the right) are laughing all the way to bank at blue collar slobs like Yep who shout and holler about wanting tax cuts for the rich. (At least many mega-millionaires on the left are actually for tax raises on themselves).

Incredible.

How is John Mccain not on this list? I guess it is all under his wife...

But I'm pretty sure those super noble left wing congressman and women are not looking to have their fortunes taxed down to a more manageable size any more than the mega rich on the right. People don't get and stay that rich by giving a bunch of it to the US government to blow doing stupid stuff. These people know their way around the tax code as well as anybody. If they were so noble, any US citizen is legally allowed to give extra money to the US government if they so desire. All those Dems in the top ten could have already given a sizable chunk of their fortune to the IRS. At least enough not to make the top 10 list.

The real UncleB wrote:

I see. So the lobbies contribute tens of millions of dollars to campaigns and politicians get richer way beyond their govt salaries, and you think there is not a direct correlation? You are kidding, right?

If you think there is a direct and obvious correlation then it should be pretty easy for you to demonstrate it for any one of these people.

Sir Lance-alot wrote:

And THESE are the people that Right Wingers like "YEP" are fighting tooth and nail for in order to extend tax cuts for them?????

Don't you righties feel like idiots???... Incredible.

Sir, Your ignorance is showing. Ther is a huge difference between being "rich" and being wealthy. the thread should be titled "The wealthiest 10 Congressmen"

Wealth is beyond Taxation and...believe it or not...the guys who make the laws know that.

Please learn before you post.

here's another one linking politicians and lobbyists. The lobbyists throwing these shindigs and lining the pockets of these politicians represent the very groups these very politicians fight tooth and nail for even when against the country's best interest.

Lobbyists generally contribute to campaigns of politicians; they don't generally bribe politicians.

While there are still a lot of ethical problems that might arise, Congressmen are not typically getting rich from under the table money.

I'm sure there are exceptions. But it is not the norm at this point in time.

George Leroy Tirebiter wrote:

I think all politicians should have to swear a vow of poverty and give away whatever wealth they have before they can serve the people!

Perfect! Our best and brightest will drop everything to serve then.

Gee, i wonder if there is a correlation between the amount of money it takes to get elected and the net worth of people who can aford to spend that kind of money.....

hmmmm.....

The real UncleB wrote:

They got greedy wrote:

Maxine Waters and Charlie Rangel are under investigation for just that.

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Yes, the black members are under investigation.

Yet Jane Harman, caught on a legal FBI tape promising APIAC she would pressure Nancy Pelosi to get the AIPAC spying charges dropped, is not.

Funny how that works

Funny how you play the race card, especially from the anti-semitic asshole that you are.

The real UncleB wrote:

I see. So the lobbies contribute tens of millions of dollars to campaigns and politicians get richer way beyond their govt salaries, and you think there is not a direct correlation? You are kidding, right?

I wish you were kidding. If you think these people got rich by taking payoffs from lobbyists, you are astoundingly ignorant.

What's wrong with having rich people in Congress? I'd much rather have people in Congress who don't need the money from the job and aren't particularly tempted by the financial side-benefits of the job (including the often very substantial financial benefits of being a former member of Congress and selling access).

This is quite possibly the dumbest thread I've ever seen on letsrun. In the history of dumb threads, that's saying a lot, but I really think this takes the cake.

Of COURSE we're more likely to elect successful people to run our government. End of thread!

Non rich congress people spend their entire careers in elected office and become mega rich and you need a further demonstration of the correlation?

I am afraid it would be impossible to prove it to you.

How is it that Jane Harman is not under investigation for a serious crime, while trumped up nonsense is filed against Maxine Waters? I mean, have you read the charges?

It seems to me you are playing the race card. I am merely playing the cards we have been given

Remember, these are the same people who want to increase taxes on the "rich". Do you, for a minute, think they are going to write an increase without exempting themselves and their buddies from the increase? If you do, look at all the other bills passed recently that Congress is not included. They look at us, the common people, as the unwashed and uneducated. FIRE THEM ALL!!!!!!!!

Quit Bitching Have Nots!

To be elected to Congress, you have to be relatively wealthy or know the right people. Whether it's inherited or earned, most Congressmen aren't poor. If they are relatively intelligent, they should invest their money wisely & profit from this. That's what America is all about.

Quit complaining about your pathetic life.

Quit Complaining wrote:

Quit Bitching Have Nots!

To be elected to Congress, you have to be relatively wealthy or know the right people. Whether it's inherited or earned, most Congressmen aren't poor. If they are relatively intelligent, they should invest their money wisely & profit from this. That's what America is all about.

Quit complaining about your pathetic life.

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White Uncle Thomases like you can no longer be tolerated