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airplaneman

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31. I agree that raising the minimum wage will improve the economy and the people that get it.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Thu Feb 14, 2013, 01:20 AM

Feb 2013

I think the reason why corporations are against it is because american capitalism has gotten really good at making lots of money only for a few. They figured out that screwing the employee was one of the greatest ways of getting there. This is a change that has occurred in the last 30 years. You never hear them say that raising the CEO pay from 10 million to 50 million is bad for business even if the company is going bankrupt. With this mentality ruling american capitalism how could they ever give a shit about their workers or see a different model.
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Boehner Shoots Down Obama�s Minimum Wage Hike - UPDATED: WH Hits Back Against Boehner [View all] DonViejo Feb 2013 OP

Fuck you Boehner Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2013 #1

No, asshole, you want people working for starvation wages louis-t Feb 2013 #2

The low minimum wage RDANGELO Feb 2013 #3

Fucking jerk! Cobalt Violet Feb 2013 #4

Excellent, Sir: Great Campaign Issue For The Upcoming 2014 Congressional Race.... The Magistrate Feb 2013 #5

the same argument that's made every time. and it's always the same lie. KG Feb 2013 #6

It will make a lot more 10 per hour jobs classykaren Feb 2013 #13

LIAR!! >>>>>> Roland99 Feb 2013 #7

30+ years of Fail... trickle-down ...Supply Side nonsense...... lib2DaBone Feb 2013 #8

Wages are way out of whack from what they were in the 70's indie9197 Feb 2013 #9

A Union carpenter DOES EARN $30-$40 an hour in most states. dotymed Feb 2013 #24

Boot straps and ladders... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #10

Ohio minimum wage is 7.85 midwest irish Feb 2013 #11

Here's the thing, Boehner knows that it would pass the House of Representatives CreekDog Feb 2013 #12

Obama should factor in age. truthisfreedom Feb 2013 #14

Wouldn't that just encourage low-wage employers ... surrealAmerican Feb 2013 #17

I really wonder. timdog44 Feb 2013 #15

I don't believe ANY of those 11 are making under $9 an hour, unless they're in a sheltered workshop. freshwest Feb 2013 #18

I kind of think he lying too. timdog44 Feb 2013 #20

Not only that, I suspect his position in Congress helps them out. Not a sure thing, but still. freshwest Feb 2013 #21

Agreed. timdog44 Feb 2013 #22

The "American Dream" Is $14,500 A Year For Full Time Work? DallasNE Feb 2013 #16

Dic--Head B-ONE Lancer Feb 2013 #19

At some point we need to admit the American Dream is just that...a dream. bamacrat Feb 2013 #23

I don't think we can give up on a dream. timdog44 Feb 2013 #25

WTF? Politicalboi Feb 2013 #26

HEy Bohner how much did your salary go up in 22 yrs? Historic NY Feb 2013 #27

Congress should be paid minimum wages for a month and get no health care or food stamps appacom Feb 2013 #28

Minimum wage... the devil Feb 2013 #29

Dear Boehner Trillo Feb 2013 #30

I agree that raising the minimum wage will improve the economy and the people that get it. airplaneman Feb 2013 #31