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Editorial
June 1, 1812
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A satirical editorial questions Congress's activities in Washington, implying members are idle and focused on collecting their daily pay of 6-8 dollars amid hard times, better than local opportunities, with a jab at self-interest via the 'pigeon flutterer.'
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What is Congress doing ?
Is a question daily asked, to no purpose-- for neither letters nor papers from Washington afford the means of solving this question correctly. If we were to hazard an opinion we should say that so far as the money raised by the loan will enable them, they are receiving their 6 and 8 dollars per day :-- This is much better business than any in which they could engage at home, particularly in these hard times.--The "pigeon flutterer" says there is nothing like self-- he says he knows it by himself We understand he has gone back to share the remainder of the spoil with his comrades.
Is a question daily asked, to no purpose-- for neither letters nor papers from Washington afford the means of solving this question correctly. If we were to hazard an opinion we should say that so far as the money raised by the loan will enable them, they are receiving their 6 and 8 dollars per day :-- This is much better business than any in which they could engage at home, particularly in these hard times.--The "pigeon flutterer" says there is nothing like self-- he says he knows it by himself We understand he has gone back to share the remainder of the spoil with his comrades.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Congress Inactivity
Political Satire
Government Pay
Hard Times
Self Interest
What entities or persons were involved?
Congress
Pigeon Flutterer
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Congressional Inactivity And Self Interest
Stance / Tone
Satirical Mockery Of Congress
Key Figures
Congress
Pigeon Flutterer
Key Arguments
Daily Questions About Congress's Activities Go Unanswered Due To Lack Of Information From Washington.
Congress Members Are Likely Just Collecting Their 6 8 Dollars Per Day Pay As Long As Loan Money Lasts.
This Is Better Business Than Opportunities At Home During Hard Times.
Satirical Reference To Self Interest Via The 'Pigeon Flutterer' Who Has Returned To Share Spoils.