Fifty-one House members and nine senators have decided not to run for re-election, the most retirements from Congress this century.

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[–] 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

I’ve reached an age where Im reminded of this constantly at all levels.

There's this German song from the 70s:

Was kann schöner sein auf Erden
Als Politiker zu werden?
Du kannst dir auf leisen Sohlen
Dein Schäfchen ins Trock'ne holen

So, already in the 70s it was common knowledge that, as a politician, you start working on your retirement early. Silently. Then, when the shit hits the fan, all your sheep are safe and dry.

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