[cmccuist]

The federal budget is around $3 trillion. That's 3 followed by 12 zero's. If you divide that up amongst the 545 zero's who make up our gubmit, it would be about 5.5 billion per legislator.

If you're a project manager, you would have to be damn accomplished to get control of a 5+ billion dollar project.

But to be a congressman or senator, you just have to get 51% of the 50% of the people who vote in your district or state.

In fact, some congressional districts only have 400-500,000 people. Only half of those are registered/eligible. So you have to get 51% of the 50% who are eligible of the 50% who show up to vote. You could get elected with as little as 50,000-60,000 votes. Then you are gauranteed your full congressman's salary for the rest of your natural life!!!

Nice work if you can get it!