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He's absolutely correct. Both houses of government are largely paid for by special interests. If you're an elected official, your finances should be under scrutiny -- and anything other than your basic salary should warrant a loss of your seat and/or arrest. John Boehner played these games the last 3 weeks because he wants to keep that speakership so badly.
Why would he cut off his left nut to keep it, when it seems like so much trouble? Because he makes a shit ton of money from it. We have to find a way to take financial incentive out of holding political office. People should be there because they want to do some good, not to set themselves up for life. And there should be a cap on campaign donation.
Rich bastards on both sides are gaming the system to the detriment of everyone below them.
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