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by lunatik on December 7th, 2003

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How do politicians justify spending millions of dollars in campaining on a job that only pays a $100K a year or so?

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  • by DeepThought on December 25th, 2003

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    Holding political office is about more than just the pay. Half (or more) of the reason for running is the prestige of being an elected official and the power and influence that comes with it.

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    • There's also the idea of service, and of being of service, to your fellow citizens. Just a thought.

      allanbz

      by allanbz on January 22nd, 2005

    • heheh, good one allan, thanks for the laugh

      go_to_hellas

      by go_to_hellas on April 5th, 2005

    • And remember, it's SOMEBODY ELSE'S money.

      jalex137

      by jalex137 on June 28th, 2005

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