The Gipper Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Here is an interesting photo that a friend sent to me: http://weakonomics.com/2013/05/11/highest-paid-public-employees-by-state/ Notice that there is not a single elected official in the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cysko Kid Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 So what? Our elected officials are largely a big bunch of douchebags. I'm glad they're not on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Steve Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 of course the actual salaries for elected officials aren't very high, but I'd imagine the side income is substantial... WSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 Does Izzo/Nelson really make more than Hoke? .... not sure I don't think increasing the salaries of elected officials will draw higher quality candidates. Its up to the people to figure it out. And people are stupid.... so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 So what? Our elected officials are largely a big bunch of douchebags. I'm glad they're not on top. Just an observation. I suspect it is a legitimate question to ask if the head hockey coach at the University of Vermont should make more than the Governor. I know, I know....the old Babe Ruth line when asked if he felt he should be making more than the President: (Hell yea, I had a better year". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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