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cstanleytech

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24. Problem is they changed from being a good employer that paid well to one that relies on the

Reply to Doreen (Reply #21)

Thu Jul 30, 2020, 02:45 PM

Jul 2020

government to pick up the tab because they do not want to pay their employees an actual living wage.
That is why I am not a fan of the $15 dollar an hour wage rather I want one that is above the federal poverty level like +500% over it.

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Trump says coronavirus stimulus checks, direct payments may be more than $1,200 [View all] Polybius Jul 2020 OP

Trying to buy votes Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #1

You beat me to it! Exactly. ananda Jul 2020 #7

he will gladly pay you in 2021 for your vote today..... getagrip_already Jul 2020 #11

Oh yeah PatSeg Jul 2020 #19

i will spend that money on more THC concentrate.... catsudon Jul 2020 #25

no way mitch will agree to that mucifer Jul 2020 #2

Trying to bribe some voters, for sure. beveeheart Jul 2020 #3

Is this loser desperate or what?! KPN Jul 2020 #4

read more response here ... left-of-center2012 Jul 2020 #5

a check once every 5 months is not enough to survive Sunlei Jul 2020 #6

12,000 is very high jorgevlorgan Jul 2020 #8

I have a better plan Polybius Jul 2020 #9

That's a really good idea PatSeg Jul 2020 #20

Coming from a serial liar, why would anyone believe him now, duforsure Jul 2020 #10

It won't happen even if he's telling the truth Polybius Jul 2020 #12

It's an election year. The only time the republicans help regular Americans. johnthewoodworker Jul 2020 #13

He can make it any amount he wants. AllyCat Jul 2020 #14

A chicken in every pot! not fooled Jul 2020 #15

Now a days that is whistler162 Jul 2020 #27

He is obviously aware that he is losing pandr32 Jul 2020 #16

Send it back??? Traildogbob Jul 2020 #17

You know some companies like Walmart could be helping their employees rather than dumping this all cstanleytech Jul 2020 #18

It was more than 20 years ago go but even then Doreen Jul 2020 #21

Problem is they changed from being a good employer that paid well to one that relies on the cstanleytech Jul 2020 #24

"I will gladly pay you for a vote in November. " sinkingfeeling Jul 2020 #22

But first, I need you to do me a favor...... Chainfire Jul 2020 #23

He could give me $1 million, I'd still vote his ass out. rickyhall Jul 2020 #26

OK, more money for this suburban housewife to send to Joe Biden. tanyev Jul 2020 #28

I just want to get my check alfredo Jul 2020 #29

FUCK OFF trump.. you "love" yourself & are trying to buy Cha Jul 2020 #30