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pampango

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5. I doubt that republicans think that 'reality' "proves" anything.

Reply to El_Johns (Original post)

Thu Jan 30, 2014, 09:24 AM

Jan 2014

They will keep repeating their mantra that a higher minimum wages increases unemployment. The use of half-logic and fear trumps 'reality' every time in their way of thinking.

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Raising The Minimum Wage, Increases Employment And One City Proved It [View all] El_Johns Jan 2014 OP

Six cents might not sound like much... seattledo Jan 2014 #1

'Seven and A Half Cents' from the Pajama Game, an American musical Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #7

Can we expect links to wsws.org soon?... SidDithers Jan 2014 #2

What is your specific beef with this site? It's labor news from Union Members Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #9

That is all true... NHLabor Jan 2014 #12

I'm all for a higher mimimum wage, but the results are not 'staggering.' reformist2 Jan 2014 #3

Of course $10.74/hr still won't get you a place to live in SF. hobbit709 Jan 2014 #4

I doubt that republicans think that 'reality' "proves" anything. pampango Jan 2014 #5

And Businesses should bear the cost of their labor! Adrahil Jan 2014 #6

Minimum wage is tied to inflation in Oregon and Washington, OR is now $9.10 Bluenorthwest Jan 2014 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #10

Thank you for posting... NHLabor Jan 2014 #11

Thank you, I love your site. Very informative, even for those outside NH. El_Johns Jan 2014 #13