how much do other former presidents, senators, congressional leaders receive? How many other former presidents, senators, congressional leaders buy expensive houses, etc?
republicans and democrats benefit in the same way, from the same policies...and it is all paid for on the backs of the american people. And the majority of the Rs & Ds stand up in front of us and spew garbage at one point or another. none of these things perpetrated by any of these individuals is right.
I say, if anyone doesn't like our system, policies, etc. get involved in changing it. Be part of the solution. As Americans we have rights that most of the world doesn't. Many of us ignore that privilege. One of the first thing I did upon leaving the cult was register to vote. Most of the change I'd like to see probably won't happen, but even little things I can be a part of makes a difference to me. And it feels good to participate.