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Dallas Morning News 12/20/11
Editorial: Perry undercuts his message by cashing in on pension
(snip)
The Texas governor decries profiting off public service. When this happens in Washington, it’s government waste.
But when Perry himself finagles a mega-pay raise, it’s “good estate planning.”
(snip)
Perry’s presidential campaign has centered on what he describes as his unmatched record of fiscal conservatism. He touts the virtues of lean government and rails against well-paid politicians who flourish while ordinary Americans struggle. If members of Congress were drawing pensions and full-time salaries, Perry no doubt would have some choice words for them.
Perhaps our governor has forgotten about the legislation he signed to make it more difficult for other state employees and teachers to collect pensions and full salaries at the same time. Most make far less than Perry, but the governor apparently agreed that collecting two state checks each month should be discouraged.
The rules that Perry would have others live by need not apply to him.
Editorial: Perry undercuts his message by cashing in on pension
(snip)
The Texas governor decries profiting off public service. When this happens in Washington, it’s government waste.
But when Perry himself finagles a mega-pay raise, it’s “good estate planning.”
(snip)
Perry’s presidential campaign has centered on what he describes as his unmatched record of fiscal conservatism. He touts the virtues of lean government and rails against well-paid politicians who flourish while ordinary Americans struggle. If members of Congress were drawing pensions and full-time salaries, Perry no doubt would have some choice words for them.
Perhaps our governor has forgotten about the legislation he signed to make it more difficult for other state employees and teachers to collect pensions and full salaries at the same time. Most make far less than Perry, but the governor apparently agreed that collecting two state checks each month should be discouraged.
The rules that Perry would have others live by need not apply to him.
It's the Perry "I got mine, FU" mode of operation. Same as it ever was....
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