Republicans Force Democrats Over Pay Raise

Republicans have blocked the COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) that Congress usually gives itself every year or so. Last year, before the elections, Democrats blasted Republicans for being for a pay raise and against raising the minimum wage (and that attack was a very successful one), however, the Democrats seemingly supported the COLA when Republicans blocked it. Now, our poor Congressmen and women will now have to do without that 1.7% raise, is anyone angry? I think there may be oh, about 535 people who aren't happy (btw, that is the number of people in Congress). I have to say, whether it was a political move or not, I have to applaud the Republicans for this (mark this down, this could be a once in a lifetime event).