Why are we governed by "leaders " who are supposed to help the people but they raise their own pay?
476613
One of the greatest ludicracices ever commited, was allowing congress to set their own pay scale.  Not even the President can do that.  It really makes you see the dark side of politics when these guys get more money to bicker all day long, while the rest of us work to produce something that people need or want.
511234
They not only don't have enough money, they haven't been given that mission. They get in trouble on a regular basis when they raid places of employment, and that is the truth. We need to change the atmosphere and let them know we think the job they do is important.
951190
Increases their own power which in turn makes them more money.
231649
Better to be one`s own boss than someone else`s servant.
1137984
It's not the Capitalist way to help anyone but themselves either, even if it is on the backs of others!\n\nIt is not a question of how much, it is a question on how far business is allowed to go to screw people out of their labor while they get tax shelters and tax cuts that only push the division further.!\n\nAnd I have an issue with Capitalism, as we really don't have capitalism.as when they they in trouble they run to us, the middle or poor income to bail them out.\n\nNo one in this world is worth a $168,000,000.00 salary! That is a salary!!\n\nSalaries should be based, like in many countries, a percentage above what the highest laborer makes.!
1005264
To get better paying jobs.
834720
always leave before the system goes live; and two, always set someone up to take the blame.\n\nUnfortunately this is all too accurate.\n\nIt is an attack on them.  Unfortunately the people that do this often rise in a corporation.  They get promoted before the havoc they caused is detected.  Eventually they rise above the level where they are contributing technically.  They rarely actually bear the stigma of the poor job they do
904521
Sometimes it is easier to live in your own little world, gettignyour direction from your superior\nproblem is that everyone becomes your superior\nand before you downgrade socialists, maybe you really need to find out what they are about
1179825
Because it is legal for them to do so. I wish I could vote myself a raise!!!
905761
We have for hundreds of years in the UK had politicians who don't get paid.  They sit in the House of Lords, and all they get are expenses.\n\nOf course, many of them are rich, having titles that they inherit through their blood line.\n\nHowever, these people (like our Royal Family) are from birth instilled with an ethos of public service and the House of Lords has avoided the sort of corruption allegations that our House of Commons has endured over the years.\n\nThe Socialists and others see the HoL as undemocratic, which it undoubtedly is, but it is also hugely effective and contains a wealth of talent sadly missing from the HoC.  Of course, they want to do away with it, holding democracy up as an ideal.\n\nUnfortunately, democracy throws us Bush x2, Blair, Nixon, Carter, Ford, Reagan; you name them.\n\nThere is an old quote that goes (something like) "Anyone who WANTS to be a politician SHOULDN'T be one."  How true that is in many cases.\n\nThe answer to the question, however, must be that politicians in the US or UK system of Government should be paid - until we find a better way of finding people to rule us.\n\nGod Save the Queen (and the House of Lords)!!!
613739
A good leader should make people feel as though they are part of something greater than themselves.  This leader should keep an open ear and make decisions that are in the best interest of the group.  The leader should also know when they are not needed and should stand back when the group is doing well.
1175660
I think it is because they tend to be more greedy, they just voted themselves a pay raise but it don't look like they will pass a raise in the minimum wage. It has been a decade since the minimum wage has been raised.
44556
Because the government can't pay for anything themselves so they tax innocent people to get the money they need so they can have more power (money=power)
341119
because the average person has been helped more by this president then previous. more money being spent on entitlements, more jobs, record number of people owning there homes, more money in there pockets from tax cuts, most money giving on aids research , more people starting there own business. ahh a presidents that helps his fellow citizens. been bad things 911, the war, gas prices. but every good presidents tries to overcome these things not pass it on to some one else. that is called leadership.
818472
Nope!   But there are so many of us working, and making ends meet, and pay for that privilege in more way s then one.   It does not encourage you to work and help yourself does it.\n\nWell never mind mate, at least we can live with our consciences\ncant we  !        ;0)
644662
ah, the utopian question.  in a society in which money doesnt exist, presumably everyone would do what they are best at/enjoy the most, and they would help each other out when they needed.  of course, most humans (and I would venture its close to ALL humans) are greedy, and the strive for money dominates their lives.  thus, the importance of a job is to be able to provide for yourself and your family in a flawed system where the dollar is the real god.
789594
Hit it right on the head. I was in England a while back and there was an issue where people were pissed because a stripper had her breast enlargement paid for via the health care system. Her claim was that it helped her earn more money. People here (in the US) need to stop trying to get the government to pay for everything. If a person will just get a job they can take care of their needs. People who can not work for legit reasons I have no problem with helping but the idea that everything should be taken care of by the gov is a socialist view. I do not want to live in that type of world. Survival of the fittest or at lest the hardest working works for me.