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Re:Rich people do have trouble understanding what it's like ... by fnord77 on Saturday May 22, 2021 @09:18AM (#27246222)
a national politician needs two homes - one in the capital and one in the location they represent. That alone would eat up 6000€ especially if either place is expensive.
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Re:Rich people do have trouble understanding what it's like ... by pedrosorio on Saturday May 22, 2021 @10:57AM (#27247122)
Often politicians in that situation get extra cost of living payments for travel and accommodation (at least in the EU)
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Re:Rich people do have trouble understanding what it's like ... by chii on Saturday May 22, 2021 @10:33AM (#27246883)
why do they need to own the place in the capital, if they only travel there to work? Can't they rent for the duration of the time they spend there?
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Re:Rich people do have trouble understanding what it's like ... by lacksconfidence on Saturday May 22, 2021 @10:47AM (#27247019)
AOC doesn't need to buy it. Simply paying rent in NYC and DC is too much for a bartender with < $30k in family wealth
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