The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 102

scaeagles · 06-28-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SacTown Chronic

Frees up time for them to vote against minimum wage increases.

Debunking minimum wage mythology

sleepyjeff · 06-28-2006, 10:23 AM

Great find Scaeagles...as you probably would have guessed I am a big fan of Walter Williams.

scaeagles · 06-28-2006, 10:30 AM

Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell are my favorite columnists/authors, and both are simply brilliant men.

Not Afraid · 06-28-2006, 10:32 AM

Is Walter Williams the love child of Walter/Wendy Carlos and Wendy O Williams?

Sorry.

Gemini Cricket · 06-28-2006, 10:54 AM

So, you're saying the minimum wage fight is a non-issue being used by the Dems to rally their base? Like the Repubs did with the same-sex marriage issue and the flag burning issue?

scaeagles · 06-28-2006, 10:54 AM

I have no idea what you are talking about, NA.

scaeagles · 06-28-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

So, you're saying the minimum wage fight is a non-issue being used by the Dems to rally their base? Like the Repubs did with the same-sex marriage issue and the flag burning issue?

No, I'm saying the minimum wage is not the issue that the dems and some members of the media mighthave you believe, and that most have no idea what the true impact and effects of increasing the minimum wage are.

Playing politics is playing politics, and I am not so ignorant as to think the repubs aren't doing it as well.

Not Afraid · 06-28-2006, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have no idea what you are talking about, NA.

That makes 2 of us.

BarTopDancer · 06-28-2006, 11:08 AM

Minimum wage is a catch 22. Last time it was raised I was running a Baskin Robbins. The day the wage went up so did the prices. There was no reason for the owner to raise the prices on everything by the difference in the wages, but he did, other businesses did too and the difference is still there. Now you're earning $6.75/hr instead of $6.25/hr but that $1.50 scoop of ice cream now costs $2.00.

The amount of money Congress makes makes me sick. They won't be hurting if they don't receive that $3k/yr payraise. Simple math. If only the Senators received a $3k/yr payraise that is $300,000 that could go to after school programs, real programs to get the poor on their feet rather than these quasi programs that just set them up for failure. It could go towards the national debt, it could go into schools. If the House only has 400 members (I know it's more but for simple math sake we'll go with 400), and the Houe and Congress both don't get the pay raise that means it's $2,100,000 that could go into other programs.

They don't need the pay raise. Other places could use that money more.

scaeagles · 06-28-2006, 11:15 AM

I cut them a little slack because they must maintain two residences, but when you look at the average net worth of members of Congress, particularly those in the Senate, the little slack gets taken away.

I don't begrudge them their wealth. However, automatic raises are sickening.

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	Minimum wage is a catch 22. Last time it was raised I was running a Baskin Robbins. The day the wage went up so did the prices. There was no reason for the owner to raise the prices on everything by the difference in the wages, but he did, other businesses did too and the difference is still there. Now you're earning $6.75/hr instead of $6.25/hr but that $1.50 scoop of ice cream now costs $2.00. The amount of money Congress makes makes me sick. They won't be hurting if they don't receive that $3k/yr payraise. Simple math. If only the Senators received a $3k/yr payraise that is $300,000 that could go to after school programs, real programs to get the poor on their feet rather than these quasi programs that just set them up for failure. It could go towards the national debt, it could go into schools. If the House only has 400 members (I know it's more but for simple math sake we'll go with 400), and the Houe and Congress both don't get the pay raise that means it's $2,100,000 that could go into other programs. They don't need the pay raise. Other places could use that money more. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I cut them a little slack because they must maintain two residences, but when you look at the average net worth of members of Congress, particularly those in the Senate, the little slack gets taken away. I don't begrudge them their wealth. However, automatic raises are sickening.
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