[63242] Online calls for radical reform in the terms of service for US Congress members

A wave of criticism against the "disconnect" of the government in Washington

Calls for fundamental change in the working conditions and lifestyles of US Congress members are growing on social media. juliandorey, who expresses a populist position criticizing the political establishment, argues in a post he published that "no one in government understands the first thing about the average American" – the very people they were elected to serve.

The reform proposals, which have also gained resonance among other users such as mikegetsbusy, set strict demands for elected officials:

• A ban on maintaining permanent residences in Washington or bringing family members to the city, with members instead living in "simple dorms" only during their term.


• Linking the salaries of Congress members to the median wage of the American worker.


• A total ban on stock trading.


• Transferring all assets of the members to be managed in a "Blind Trust."

According to juliandorey, this uncompromising approach is intended to filter out candidates who are not suitable for public service: "If this discourages people from running, that is excellent, because they are likely the wrong people to fill a public role in the first place." The criticism reflects deep frustration toward the political dynamics in Washington and the perception that the economic gap between elected officials and their constituents prevents them from making decisions that benefit the general public.