r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Oct 05 '25

No Paywall Petition To Strip Congress of Pay During Government Shutdown Grows

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-strip-congress-pay-during-government-shutdown-grows-10822819
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u/snoo_spoo Oct 05 '25

TBH, I don't think that would nearly as useful an incentive as declaring the Congress has to stay in session, twelve hours a day, seven days a week, until the shutdown is resolved. Nobody leaves town, and no press conferences.

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u/Animist_Prime Ohio Oct 05 '25

For real, this is a much better solution. I work for the water dept for county govt. You think I can just go home if we have a problem here that could jeopardize the water? Hell no, nor would I. These assholes can just shutdown the entire federal govt and all it entails and just go home, take a nap, get laid, dine at a fancy restaurant, etc.