Apparently, the cure for inflation is giving lawmakers a 40% pay raise—who knew?
In the dark of the legislative night, Congress is attempting to pass a 1,547-page Continuing Resolution (CR) spending bill that reeks of corruption, waste, and self-serving priorities. This isn’t just another spending bill to “keep the lights on.” It’s a brazen money grab by career politicians and their special interest cronies before Donald Trump and JD Vance can take office and expose the rot in Washington.
Let’s break down the most outrageous parts of this spending travesty and call out the lunacy behind each provision.
1. A 40% Pay Increase for Congress
Congress is proposing to raise their salaries from $174,000 to $243,000 per year. Yes, you read that correctly—a $70,000 raise, equivalent to more than the entire salary of the average American worker. This comes at a time when inflation is eating away at savings, gas prices are climbing, and grocery bills are breaking families.
This is nothing more than bribery. Congress is dangling this raise to entice votes for the CR bill, ensuring their own pockets are lined while everyday Americans struggle to afford to put food on the table. These lawmakers don't deserve a raise—they deserve an eviction notice from the Capitol.
2. A New Football Stadium in D.C.
Amid economic hardship, rising homelessness, and skyrocketing national debt, the CR bill includes funding for a football stadium in Washington, D.C. Because, apparently, what Americans need most is a shiny new temple to distraction. This is a clear attempt to curry favor with lobbyists and local developers, not to mention an insult to taxpayers who are footing the bill for Congress's pet projects.
3. Pandemic Overreach on Steroids
The bill expands the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act, including vaccine mandates, mask requirements, and even vaccine passports. It provides enhanced emergency powers and funding for gain-of-function research. Yes, you read that right—the same research that may have contributed to the COVID-19 pandemic will be bankrolled by this bill.
Are we seriously letting Congress fund a potential sequel to the pandemic? And why are they sneaking this into a spending bill instead of debating it openly? The answer is clear: special interest groups like Big Pharma are pulling the strings.
4. Renewal of the Global Engagement Center
This Orwellian entity, designed to combat “disinformation,” is under fire for allegedly engaging in censorship. The CR bill renews its funding, giving unelected bureaucrats more tools to police free speech under the guise of fighting foreign propaganda. Essentially, this bill funds government censorship while waving the flag of “global engagement.”
Transparency or Tyranny?
What’s most infuriating is that most members of Congress haven’t read this bill. They rarely do. These bills are written by lobbyists and staffers, packed with pork and special interest giveaways, and then shoved through under the threat of a government shutdown. It’s the ultimate “pass it to find out what’s in it” scam, and it’s time to put an end to this madness.
A Simple Solution: Accountability
This bill exposes the urgent need for reform. Every single word in a bill should be publicly attributed to the lawmakers who proposed it. Want to slip a 40% pay raise into a spending bill? Fine—but your name should be plastered next to it. Sneaking in funding for pandemic overreach? Let the American people know who to thank.
Additionally, every spending bill should:
1. Require an itemized audit. If Congress can’t prove how previous funds were spent, they shouldn’t get another dime.
2. Ban unrelated pork. A Continuing Resolution should fund essential government operations, not football stadiums or censorship programs.
3. Allow line-item vetoes. Let the president remove wasteful spending without killing the entire bill.
4. Adopt #AmericaFirst standards. Every line item must demonstrate its benefit to American taxpayers—not globalist elites or special interest groups.
5. Incorporate Elon Musk Proposal : to make it a law that ALL bills introduced in Congress to be digitally accessible to the public at least 7 days before any vote in Congress.
6. Cap Spending Growth:
Limit annual federal spending increases to no more than the rate of inflation plus population growth. This prevents runaway budgets.
7. Mandatory Economic Impact Statements:
Require an economic impact assessment for every bill, detailing its cost, potential savings, and long-term financial implications. These assessments should be conducted by nonpartisan agencies like the Congressional Budget Office.
8. Sunset Provisions: All new spending programs or appropriations should include an expiration date, ensuring they are reviewed and renewed only if they remain necessary and effective.
9. Public Spending Scorecards: Publish quarterly scorecards that track whether federal spending is meeting its intended objectives, with clear metrics for success or failure.
10. Single-Subject Rule for Bills: Legislate that bills must address only one subject. This prevents unrelated provisions, like earmarks, from being tacked onto unrelated legislation.
11. Zero-Based Budgeting: Require agencies to justify every dollar requested annually, rather than assuming previous budgets as a baseline. This would eliminate waste from outdated programs.
12. Independent Watchdog Commission:
Create a citizen-led commission, separate from Congress, to review government spending and issue public recommendations for cuts to wasteful programs.
13. Debt Repayment Priority: Mandate that any surplus revenue (rare as it may be) must first go toward paying down the national debt..
14. Ban Corporate Lobbyist Ties to Budget Bills: Prohibit lawmakers from receiving campaign contributions from lobbyists connected to entities that directly benefit from provisions in the bills they sponsor.
15. Penalty for Overspending: Introduce consequences for Congress if spending surpasses the agreed-upon budget without justification, such as mandatory salary reductions for lawmakers.
16. Crowdsourced Spending Suggestions:
Establish an online platform where citizens can propose and vote on federal budget cuts or adjustments, giving taxpayers a direct voice.
17. Performance-Based Funding for Agencies:
Tie funding to measurable performance metrics for government agencies, incentivizing efficiency and effectiveness.
18. Ban Lame-Duck Spending Sprees:
Prohibit large spending increases during lame-duck sessions, when accountability to voters is weakest.
19. Real-Time Spending Transparency:
Require a public-facing, real-time dashboard tracking all federal spending, easily accessible to taxpayers.
20. Balanced Budget Amendment:
Introduce a constitutional amendment requiring Congress to pass a balanced budget, except in cases of declared war or national emergency.
21. Cap on Foreign Aid: Limit foreign aid to a fixed percentage of the budget, with detailed explanations of how each dollar serves U.S. interests.
The Trump-Vance Doctrine
President Donald Trump and Vice President-Elect JD Vance have made it clear: a clean spending bill with zero pork is the only way forward. In a joint statement, they rightfully called this CR bill a shameful giveaway to Big Pharma, Big Government, and the Democratic elite.
Trump’s response is simple: pass a streamlined bill that funds essential services or shut the government down. After all, a government that operates like a criminal enterprise doesn’t deserve your tax dollars.
What’s at Stake
This bill is more than just a bloated spending package. It’s a test of who controls Washington: the American people or the corrupt ruling class. Every dollar wasted on pork projects, censorship programs, and pandemic overreach is a dollar stolen from hardworking Americans.
It’s time for Congress to face the music. No more backroom deals. No more runaway spending. No more selling out the American people. Let’s drain the swamp—one line item at a time.
Call to Action:
Demand transparency. Demand accountability. And demand that Congress stop looting the treasury to fund their pet projects and power grabs. With Trump and Vance on the horizon, there’s hope for a government that works for the people—not against them.
Disclaimer:
If you’ve made it this far, congratulations—you’ve survived a deep dive into the swamp of greed, corruption, and self-serving politics that defines modern politics. This article may be satire, but let’s be honest: the real joke is Congress pretending to serve the people while lining their own pockets.
If any politician finds this offensive, don’t worry—it’s not personal. It’s just a gentle reminder that the American people are watching… and laughing… and crying… and maybe starting to wonder why you needed that $70k raise. Carry on.
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