@@VancouverCanucksRock No cause Justin Trudeau should not be getting salary at all. Plus I wrote that comment when I stoned lol 😄 One more thing: Vancouver Canucks suck like the Oilers do lol
yes, but I take it costs a lot to be an MP-getting elected and running a campaign is not for free, its not easy on families who may not be living in Ottawa, and it's more often than not, a temp job-you never know how elections will go, and you can lose your job. Looking at all these factors, salary is decent compensation, but no where as good as say the salary of a sportperson who may have similar constraints.
This is even more screwed up when you realize there are 338 MPs - excluding 4-5 leaders - there are 333-334 "yes men/women" in parliament. For leaders it kinda makes sense to travel 64 times a year (maybe to rally up your base, or travel around as a leader), but for an average joe MP? Hell nah. We are paying average joe MPs 200k+ a year, for literally doing nothing but just saying "yes" or "no" to what the leader says. These salaries need to be reduced, by atleast to half for average joe MPs and flights reduced to no more than 10 flights per year.
I went to my MP office twice and never actually saw the MP in the office. It was the secretary. I wonder what they do when there is no parliament session in Ottawa.
NOTHING, except destroy this country. This system is so corrupt. Most MP's should be charged and convicted of theft and treason. They are all anti Canadian, corrupt and need to be held to account.
Ah, Canadian democracy. Where we all have the freedom to vote for someone we may or may not care about, only in turn to have someone we very likely don't care about making decisions for us and about us on a global scale that we literally and absolutely have no control over whatsoever. I feel represented; don't you?
A politicians salary should always be tied to the average income of the entire nation. That way... everyone has to do good for them to make money, not just the 1% or the poor.
Quit being lazy and climb the ladder. You’re probably the box taper at a factory who bitches about his job and turns down extra shifts, then bitch about the boss keeping you down. The boss who never gets to shut his mind off from work, organize a bunch of idiots and lazies into something profitable. Have you ever ran anything, or been in charge of a crew? Clearly not. Back to the grill burger boy.
SevenAcid I started for my contracting company as a labourer in 2004. I am Vice President of operations today. Went from $30,000 per year to $100,000 + performance based bonus. It’s all about attitude, pride in workmanship and the will to succeed. That’s what people that dont try say.
Can these guys are taking care of the country like they care about the economy when you’re making that kind of money. Overpaid and under deserving. Sounds like they need to take the big pay cut get back to reality of the average workers. Then maybe will see stuff get done in parliament to help the working Class. Reduce taxes, give us more take-home money that’s what people need.
I agree with all of it but the best, most important part was the last part: if you're in it for the money, the travel, or other 'goodies', you're in it for the wrong reason.
In my riding, the MP is actually out doing more than many other politicians. He out there fighting for us little guys and he actually shows up regularly at many community functions whether his party is elected or not. He goes to many anniversary parties and to all the nursing homes and not only at voting time. He takes phone calls at all hours and cares for the valley he represents.He attends all the question periods and he has the responibility of an area where many of the jobs have that has dried up. I don't begrudge what he gets paid because he honestly is doing his best for an area that most people overlook and don't care about. However, I will admit that most politians are overpaid and care more about the perks that their position can bring.Very few politicans left like him today but there are some.
They should be paid more for 2 reasons. The main one is to make them less suseptable on bribery and dirty money - same reason judges need to be paid well. Worth every penny. The second reason is to level the playing field, some mps come into the job working class, some parties represent poorer classes than others, to make the risk of running worth it for these mps they should all be paid well once elected; otherwise parliament will remain an exclusive playground for the rich hobbiest. Also, you seen the housing prices in Ottawa lately?
$180k/year, meanwhile Canadian men are making less than what they were making in 1980, oh and these are RAW numbers not adjusted for inflation. Adjusting for inflation the average man is making $17k in 1980 money, what was the average man making in 1980? $55k. Now some of this can be due to more women entering, but much of it can be attributed to inflation moreso.
Average MP Salary should be the median Canadian income. PM should be capped at $100k, party leaders at $70k. They get free travel, but only with Air Canada, as it's funded by tax payers. I'm down to give them free housing in Ottawa so they can relocate at minimal cost - but in military style housing that any of our fine men and women in uniform are able to get. Their kids are only allowed to use public schools - show faith in the infrastructure and services you are in charge of! Their benefits? The government retirement, healthcare, and unemployment available to all Canadians. Fuck all this lavish B.S., cut them back and watch our national spending get cut by 15% - and watch how quick our public services get bolstered.
This is a big problem, these politicians are getting way overpaid on the backs of the average taxpayers. It should be an equalization of the average earners. So if the average person makes between 50 and 70,000 that's what these MP should be getting. Sometimes I wonder what do these people actually do rather than just collect money and charge the taxpayers for expenses. They talk and talk and it doesn't seem like anything gets done. We need less government, so many people are struggling meanwhile they are living well for nothing. It's all bulshit.
I'm more concerned with Public Sector Employee Wages. Glad to see the Ontario Government put a wage freeze on the public sector. In Ontario, Public Sector Wages cost taxpayers $41 billion in 2018. These employee's enjoy cushion jobs with year over year wage growth, nothing compared to the private sector. I mean, there are OPP officers in small towns across Ontario who are being paid 6 digit incomes or just under for sitting in their cruiser's and responding to domestic disturbances. Must be nice to know you can make over $90,000 as starting pay. What a joke.
Here's an idea: MP's should be volunteer with zero salary. Pay their living expenses etc and at the end of their run, Canadians vote on a scale of how well they served which would be directly proportional to the sliding scale on the ballot. That would be their retirement. Just a thought.
I believe MP’s should be paid well but there should be no pension. You serve the country, not become a parasite to it. We would get better people that way I think.
I think that the same thing ought to apply to companies. Employees shouldn't be paid pensions. You can't expect to collect years of pay just because you previously worked well for a firm.
I disagree. Your employer help pay for your CPP, why not MP? Although, I think their pension should be part of the CPP frame works, so their pensions are tied to the same fund the rest of Canadians are tied to. This way, their pension is subjected to the same risk as any Canadian's pension.
I think they should get the median ( 50 percentile) + the 25 percentile of a Canadian's income. That is the amount that 1/2 Canadians get more than and 1/2 get less than Plus the amount that 75% get more than and 25% get less than. Give them some incentive to help most Candian not just lobbyists.
Their supposes should not have free access to the travel points. They should have to pay their own ticket. And what's with the "secondary housing" allowance. I never knew about that. That should be discontinued.
We just should ask them if they would take a 50% cut in wages ,they might not mind a bit. Their job is like a waitress's job the base pay doesn't really matter they make all their money on the gratuities they receive, from the lobbyists. I was told
I think all these MPs should have to work from Prison cells. Put yourselves amung the lowest of our society and show us your true compassion and understanding from that perspective.
I still say politicians shouldn't get a penny more than what they allow as the BASIC welfare income. After all, they're the ones that think its enough to live on. And that way we'd accomplish at least two things, minimum; 1) Better likelihood of getting people who AREN'T in it for the money, and 2) Our national debt and expenses would be DRAMATICALLY reduced, allowing for more resources to actually be used for, and returned to, our own people and nation. Just for starters!
This is all true! These Canadian Political Figures make over $300,000 a year tax free while middle to low income people have to pay taxes. How the fck is this fair? I make just over 30 grand a year. I struggle to survive sometimes. I get taxed about $5000.00 per year. I can do alot with that $5000.00 dollars. I can't even take a weekend to Jasper!
I dont think the issue is really with how much the elected officials get paid. Its a tough job and they're in the public eye. The issue is that the poverty line is so low and yet there are still people well below it. Lowering the income of elected officials isnt going to change that. Taxing the rich what they owe and setting up a basic universal income might be a start though.
Putting aside the argument they're already paid too much, a lot of politicians are stepping down in terms of income already and increasing it won't really make it a "step up", and politicians would be too busy to spend money the way most people would until they're out of office. Increasing salary to incentivise people to run doesn't really hold up much.
Our politicians, senate and the Governor General... these people are so overpaid, and extra benefits. They get in on a popularity contest, most of them just there for the benefits and the pension. The pension should not click in until their age and time served add up to 80 years, or they turn 65...like most pensions in the real world.
Meanwhile a couple making both the salary of minimum wage is les than 55 thousand a year 🙁 no bonuses no points , no nothing..have to pay for food, shelter, daycare, transportation etc. 🤯
Well said. It may not matter much longer.... they won't have to travel to Edmonton or Regina anymore.... and we may have a different name for them in western Canada, soon.
Don t need any of them they do not represent the people only themselves certainly not worth that amount of salary Paying criminals make taxpayers complicit in their crimes think about it I do not consent Where there are LIARS there are THIEVES
Now with Covid issues and many people losing their jobs & businesses, people need to vote for more control on government salaries with their total disconnect of reality of what average people live like and the stress of money issues. Hopefully this will change with the end of the monarchy. Long live the queen!
I think every prime minister, as a sign of faith in his country's minimum wage, should have to live on minimum wage for two of the four years he's in office. They can live in an apartment like they make most Canadians since they refuse to do their jobs and lower housing prices.
@@walleyperch it really seems disingenuous of these people to criticize gov't salaries (regardless of whether or not I agree with them), while profiting off taxpayers.
Being a Politician is a high-power, important job. The position deserves a good salary, but why don't we have highly qualified people in those positions? Economists, Lawyers, MBA's, etc. with very strong resumes, and demonstrated work histories... And, why don't they post their resumes when they are seeking election? Essentially, we are hiring them. I want the BEST candidates for those jobs. Good educations, and lots of work experience in their fields of expertise.
Stop paying your taxes...wait... you pay taxes on fuel. You pay taxes every time you buy something from a store. You pay taxes on your phone bill. LOL. You can never stop paying taxes. Welcome to Canada.
In my opinion I think a politicians salary should be the average salary of the people +15% +20k that way you know their not in it for the salary and they also have a incentive to get higher average incomes.
It would be nice if Canadian satire could be a bit more critical and reflective rather than playing for cheap laughs. This is a good topic to discuss, but a housing allowance makes sense. They are expected to be in Ottawa regularly and also return to their ridings. They destroy their own arguments by making unreflective comments like that. MPs don't need to be paid more and we could cut their expenses, but they need housing allowance and to have staff. The whole point is to make sure that anyone (in theory) can run for office rather than only allowing the rich to hold these positions.
Their salary should depend on how well the average Canadian is doing.
The most stupidest comment here!!
@@LiberateAlberta1907 You'd be one to say "let them eat Cake"
@@VancouverCanucksRock No cause Justin Trudeau should not be getting salary at all. Plus I wrote that comment when I stoned lol 😄
One more thing: Vancouver Canucks suck like the Oilers do lol
@@LiberateAlberta1907 So, what you're saying is, you're a Flames Fan?
@@VancouverCanucksRock I'm a Pens fan! I can't get enough of Sid The Kid! 😊😎
The sad part is that it is ALL True
Exactly, I do not know what's so funny about this segment?
yes, but I take it costs a lot to be an MP-getting elected and running a campaign is not for free, its not easy on families who may not be living in Ottawa, and it's more often than not, a temp job-you never know how elections will go, and you can lose your job. Looking at all these factors, salary is decent compensation, but no where as good as say the salary of a sportperson who may have similar constraints.
This is even more screwed up when you realize there are 338 MPs - excluding 4-5 leaders - there are 333-334 "yes men/women" in parliament. For leaders it kinda makes sense to travel 64 times a year (maybe to rally up your base, or travel around as a leader), but for an average joe MP? Hell nah. We are paying average joe MPs 200k+ a year, for literally doing nothing but just saying "yes" or "no" to what the leader says. These salaries need to be reduced, by atleast to half for average joe MPs and flights reduced to no more than 10 flights per year.
Disgusting! Meanwhile many of us are struggling to pay rent or put food on the table, crooks every single one of them!
I went to my MP office twice and never actually saw the MP in the office. It was the secretary. I wonder what they do when there is no parliament session in Ottawa.
Navpreet Singh maybe out in their riding doing stuff?
NOTHING, except destroy this country. This system is so corrupt. Most MP's should be charged and convicted of theft and treason. They are all anti Canadian, corrupt and need to be held to account.
Ian O'Callaghan troll alert
Ah, Canadian democracy. Where we all have the freedom to vote for someone we may or may not care about, only in turn to have someone we very likely don't care about making decisions for us and about us on a global scale that we literally and absolutely have no control over whatsoever. I feel represented; don't you?
druidicus well you could join politics and represent everyone the way you’d like to be
A politicians salary should always be tied to the average income of the entire nation.
That way... everyone has to do good for them to make money, not just the 1% or the poor.
Get out of here smarty pants with your great ideas!
Agreed!
Then it should tied to the median income of the whole nation, not the average.
That would encourage corruption
@@nutlover3609 more than now?😂
Overpaid + full pension after 2 terms yet no money for vets...
L F don’t mean to step on ur toes here! But the pension is after 6 years
@@masonlyn8931 Thanks for letting me know - I actually meant 2 terms so 6 years is even worse......
Hey let's apply the same logic to company executives.
They actually negotiate their salary and benefits not legislate them...right ?
They create wealth. MPs consume our wealth.
Quit being lazy and climb the ladder. You’re probably the box taper at a factory who bitches about his job and turns down extra shifts, then bitch about the boss keeping you down. The boss who never gets to shut his mind off from work, organize a bunch of idiots and lazies into something profitable. Have you ever ran anything, or been in charge of a crew? Clearly not. Back to the grill burger boy.
@@ChuckBeefOG there's no such thing as climbing the ladder anymore when you do too good you get fired so they can hire somebody else and pay them less
SevenAcid I started for my contracting company as a labourer in 2004. I am Vice President of operations today. Went from $30,000 per year to $100,000 + performance based bonus. It’s all about attitude, pride in workmanship and the will to succeed. That’s what people that dont try say.
Can these guys are taking care of the country like they care about the economy when you’re making that kind of money. Overpaid and under deserving. Sounds like they need to take the big pay cut get back to reality of the average workers. Then maybe will see stuff get done in parliament to help the working
Class. Reduce taxes, give us more take-home money that’s what people need.
I agree with all of it but the best, most important part was the last part: if you're in it for the money, the travel, or other 'goodies', you're in it for the wrong reason.
That's the only reason anyone goes into politics.
* insert least surprised face ever here *
Hell yes. I can't hit the thumb up button enough on this one. As usual, 22 nails it and is hilarious doing it.
In my riding, the MP is actually out doing more than many other politicians. He out there fighting for us little guys and he actually shows up regularly at many community functions whether his party is elected or not. He goes to many anniversary parties and to all the nursing homes and not only at voting time. He takes phone calls at all hours and cares for the valley he represents.He attends all the question periods and he has the responibility of an area where many of the jobs have that has dried up. I don't begrudge what he gets paid because he honestly is doing his best for an area that most people overlook and don't care about. However, I will admit that most politians are overpaid and care more about the perks that their position can bring.Very few politicans left like him today but there are some.
which riding
Yeah, what riding? I want to move to somewhere where they give a crap.
They should be paid more for 2 reasons. The main one is to make them less suseptable on bribery and dirty money - same reason judges need to be paid well. Worth every penny. The second reason is to level the playing field, some mps come into the job working class, some parties represent poorer classes than others, to make the risk of running worth it for these mps they should all be paid well once elected; otherwise parliament will remain an exclusive playground for the rich hobbiest. Also, you seen the housing prices in Ottawa lately?
He didnt even mention the 37 bedroom mansion andrew scheer lives in...with chefs, butlers etc etc etc etc
they always vote themselves a raise as first order of business
$180,000 per year.
$180k/year, meanwhile Canadian men are making less than what they were making in 1980, oh and these are RAW numbers not adjusted for inflation. Adjusting for inflation the average man is making $17k in 1980 money, what was the average man making in 1980? $55k. Now some of this can be due to more women entering, but much of it can be attributed to inflation moreso.
The problem is these salaries were created by MPs and no MP will ever challenge this
Average MP Salary should be the median Canadian income. PM should be capped at $100k, party leaders at $70k. They get free travel, but only with Air Canada, as it's funded by tax payers. I'm down to give them free housing in Ottawa so they can relocate at minimal cost - but in military style housing that any of our fine men and women in uniform are able to get. Their kids are only allowed to use public schools - show faith in the infrastructure and services you are in charge of! Their benefits? The government retirement, healthcare, and unemployment available to all Canadians. Fuck all this lavish B.S., cut them back and watch our national spending get cut by 15% - and watch how quick our public services get bolstered.
This is a big problem, these politicians are getting way overpaid on the backs of the average taxpayers. It should be an equalization of the average earners. So if the average person makes between 50 and 70,000 that's what these MP should be getting. Sometimes I wonder what do these people actually do rather than just collect money and charge the taxpayers for expenses. They talk and talk and it doesn't seem like anything gets done. We need less government, so many people are struggling meanwhile they are living well for nothing. It's all bulshit.
That was a worthy rick rant right der. Great job. Love you all
I'm more concerned with Public Sector Employee Wages. Glad to see the Ontario Government put a wage freeze on the public sector. In Ontario, Public Sector Wages cost taxpayers $41 billion in 2018. These employee's enjoy cushion jobs with year over year wage growth, nothing compared to the private sector. I mean, there are OPP officers in small towns across Ontario who are being paid 6 digit incomes or just under for sitting in their cruiser's and responding to domestic disturbances. Must be nice to know you can make over $90,000 as starting pay. What a joke.
Here's an idea: MP's should be volunteer with zero salary. Pay their living expenses etc and at the end of their run, Canadians vote on a scale of how well they served which would be directly proportional to the sliding scale on the ballot. That would be their retirement. Just a thought.
I believe MP’s should be paid well but there should be no pension. You serve the country, not become a parasite to it. We would get better people that way I think.
I wonder how many MP's are currently collecting this ridiculous amount - you are right about being parasites.....
I think that the same thing ought to apply to companies. Employees shouldn't be paid pensions. You can't expect to collect years of pay just because you previously worked well for a firm.
I disagree. Your employer help pay for your CPP, why not MP? Although, I think their pension should be part of the CPP frame works, so their pensions are tied to the same fund the rest of Canadians are tied to. This way, their pension is subjected to the same risk as any Canadian's pension.
I think they should get the median ( 50 percentile) + the 25 percentile of a Canadian's income. That is the amount that 1/2 Canadians get more than and 1/2 get less than Plus the amount that 75% get more than and 25% get less than. Give them some incentive to help most Candian not just lobbyists.
Their supposes should not have free access to the travel points. They should have to pay their own ticket.
And what's with the "secondary housing" allowance. I never knew about that. That should be discontinued.
Well Said 22 Minutes 👍
AWESOME! So true!
We just should ask them if they would take a 50% cut in wages ,they might not mind a bit. Their job is like a waitress's job the base pay doesn't really matter they make all their money on the gratuities they receive, from the lobbyists. I was told
Why I see politicians on the TV, all I hear is the squealing of pigs at a trough !
I think all these MPs should have to work from Prison cells. Put yourselves amung the lowest of our society and show us your true compassion and understanding from that perspective.
A great show
Lv from India
That folding bike tho
Everything he said is true about every politician everywhere, especially in America.
There is a good possibility that SNC will no longer be "travalin" to western Canada, in the near future.
Even if MPs gas to pay to be one, there would still be 20 applicants per vacancy!
No shit. We struggle and have to pay them so that they can live happily ever after thus do shot to earn it.
They're all crooks
The best part of officials are now days
Like you said they hire someone to tell people
MP is not here ha ha
I still say politicians shouldn't get a penny more than what they allow as the BASIC welfare income. After all, they're the ones that think its enough to live on. And that way we'd accomplish at least two things, minimum;
1) Better likelihood of getting people who AREN'T in it for the money, and
2) Our national debt and expenses would be DRAMATICALLY reduced, allowing for more resources to actually be used for, and returned to, our own people and nation.
Just for starters!
This is all true! These Canadian Political Figures make over $300,000 a year tax free while middle to low income people have to pay taxes. How the fck is this fair? I make just over 30 grand a year. I struggle to survive sometimes. I get taxed about $5000.00 per year. I can do alot with that $5000.00 dollars. I can't even take a weekend to Jasper!
Gross how much they are paid. And how little we get in return.
Really need to turn up the volume.
I dont think the issue is really with how much the elected officials get paid. Its a tough job and they're in the public eye. The issue is that the poverty line is so low and yet there are still people well below it. Lowering the income of elected officials isnt going to change that. Taxing the rich what they owe and setting up a basic universal income might be a start though.
Time for some pay cuts, like everyone else
CBC received 1.036 billion dollars in tax payer money and still lost 50 million dollars 👌🏻
Shout out to Cobourg!!! Lol
Holy crap!
Are taxpayers happy yet?? Good lord what will it take for people to stand up?
The 31 dislikes are from politicians
This is gold.
You guys are amazing! Yas.
Lmaooo the card said "J Underwood"
30 dislikes = 30 MPs .
That's absolutely true!!!!
Putting aside the argument they're already paid too much, a lot of politicians are stepping down in terms of income already and increasing it won't really make it a "step up", and politicians would be too busy to spend money the way most people would until they're out of office. Increasing salary to incentivise people to run doesn't really hold up much.
Yet they can finish their careers without ever accomplishing anything
Hell yeah!
Finally, some sanity.
Yes About her. Love You make me laugh.
Our politicians, senate and the Governor General... these people are so overpaid, and extra benefits. They get in on a popularity contest, most of them just there for the benefits and the pension.
The pension should not click in until their age and time served add up to 80 years, or they turn 65...like most pensions in the real world.
And I drive just over 100k per night, 7 nights a week, delivering newspapers about these folks exploits! Well put together piece.
I just kept waiting for door #3, free organic chickens... it just never happened. For all those MPs who may be climate change deniers.
No lies were told.
Well this was informative...
Oh this is sickening
Meanwhile a couple making both the salary of minimum wage is les than 55 thousand a year 🙁 no bonuses no points , no nothing..have to pay for food, shelter, daycare, transportation etc. 🤯
Make them live off of whatever disability is set at.
Bitin' the hand that feeds you.
I'm confused. I thought 22 minutes was fake news with jokes. But they are doing a better job at reporting then the real news. Wth!?
Hmmm, may have to become an MP now.
Wow....
Well said. It may not matter much longer.... they won't have to travel to Edmonton or Regina anymore.... and we may have a different name for them in western Canada, soon.
Don t need any of them they do not represent the people only themselves certainly not worth that amount of salary
Paying criminals make taxpayers complicit in their crimes think about it I do not consent
Where there are LIARS there are THIEVES
Now with Covid issues and many people losing their jobs & businesses, people need to vote for more control on government salaries with their total disconnect of reality of what average people live like and the stress of money issues. Hopefully this will change with the end of the monarchy. Long live the queen!
Why is 22 Minutes the only news outlet on the CBC that you can trust to tell you the truth ?
Don’t worry if they keep exposing how terrible our government is they will be defunded and censored
O damn!!!
Finally some national recognition for our own Big Apple 😏 it's just up the road from here
I think every prime minister, as a sign of faith in his country's minimum wage, should have to live on minimum wage for two of the four years he's in office. They can live in an apartment like they make most Canadians since they refuse to do their jobs and lower housing prices.
In the world of information and technology do mps need to even travel to Ottawa to perform their duties
Corrupt corrupt corrupt. Any one who tells me JWR is an honorable person I can now laugh in their face!
how high are the salaries of state sponsored cbc tv personalities?
Good question - probably way too much. Also CBC has way too many commercials considering they are state supported.....
@@walleyperch it really seems disingenuous of these people to criticize gov't salaries (regardless of whether or not I agree with them), while profiting off taxpayers.
We'll attract better people if we pay them less by guaranteeing people who run for office are doing it for the right reason.
You forgot the pension...
Where do I apply?
YAAAASSSSSS!!!!
Being a Politician is a high-power, important job. The position deserves a good salary, but why don't we have highly qualified people in those positions? Economists, Lawyers, MBA's, etc. with very strong resumes, and demonstrated work histories...
And, why don't they post their resumes when they are seeking election? Essentially, we are hiring them. I want the BEST candidates for those jobs. Good educations, and lots of work experience in their fields of expertise.
Please sir. May you spare some change to help a struggling political party.
Yeah now tell us something we don't know.
Stop paying your taxes...wait... you pay taxes on fuel. You pay taxes every time you buy something from a store. You pay taxes on your phone bill. LOL. You can never stop paying taxes. Welcome to Canada.
In my opinion I think a politicians salary should be the average salary of the people +15% +20k that way you know their not in it for the salary and they also have a incentive to get higher average incomes.
Bahhhhh. Does hiring your sister, sister in law, or other peripheral family members count?
The PPC party would stop this shit!!!
We should stop paying income taxes. No taxation without representation! #taxrevolt
It would be nice if Canadian satire could be a bit more critical and reflective rather than playing for cheap laughs. This is a good topic to discuss, but a housing allowance makes sense. They are expected to be in Ottawa regularly and also return to their ridings. They destroy their own arguments by making unreflective comments like that. MPs don't need to be paid more and we could cut their expenses, but they need housing allowance and to have staff. The whole point is to make sure that anyone (in theory) can run for office rather than only allowing the rich to hold these positions.
true storie
YA YA YA WOOOOO
Time to get rid of the leaches,from the top on down!
Well at least they pay on their own for their kids to attend private schools since public school isn't good enough for them, oh wait....
What a travesty! it just gets grosser and grosser!
They get away to much money for spending our hard earned tax money. Really very sad