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Congressman: 80% of Americans are in favor of raising the minimum wage...but what do they know?
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Congressman: Damn...I should have raised the minimum wage!
“And they are exempt from Obamacare even if they keep their jobs.”If they keep their existing benefits for the rest of their lives, why would they need to be in HeritageFoundationRomneyObamaCare? They’ll already be covered for the rest of their lives.
This would be poetic justice! The crash in 08 wiped out the savings of at least 2 friends who thought they had it made, for living in retirement.This guy probably ha it made in the shade, but economic disaster can and does wipe out a persons savings every day!If the market fell in a big enough way, some mere millionaires could go broke.
A tornado, a hurricane, a fire, a flood, would wipe anyone affected, if it weren’t for the government bailouts.Even the governors who hate bailouts the most have their hands out when a disaster comes to any part of their state. (Rick Perry for 1)
But a serious expensive and long lasting disease is what happens to most people who find themselves gone from well off to flat broke.Getting your car totaled and any injuries that go with it, if you don’t have enough insurance can put a serious dent in your lifestyle.So even though it may not happen to this guy, or any of the “I’m alright Jack” politicians who have taken care of themselves royally, Just don’t think this couldn’t happen to you.
The talking point about “congress being exempt from of Obamacare” is a fake conservative talking point that makes no sense, like the made-up death panel. Every company (congress included) that provides health care is exempt from Obamacare. Obamacare is for people who don’t have coverage from their employers, and affects some employers who don’t cover their employees.
Now you’re being as silly a McCain (he said Americans won’t pick lettuce for $50 an hour, then ended up getting letters from his constituents telling him that they would). The president proposed that the minimum wage be increased to $9 an hour since its lower than it was in the 1960’s. It should be ten, but at least some of these people could afford to feed their families and probably work two jobs instead of three.
An increased minimum wage would also enable people to get off food stamps and find time to improve themselves and work into a better job. Why is this a bad thing? Raising burger prices a dime or so would hardly cripple business.
Why is this a bad thing? Because liberals are for it. Doesn’t matter if it’s a good idea or not. It’s against their religion to pass any law that Obama would be willing to sign. Hence the dismal record of this congress.
Nebulous Premium Member over 10 years ago
Yep. For one thing, their Federal Health care benefits don’t go away if they lose their job.
Jason Allen over 10 years ago
“And they are exempt from Obamacare even if they keep their jobs.”If they keep their existing benefits for the rest of their lives, why would they need to be in HeritageFoundationRomneyObamaCare? They’ll already be covered for the rest of their lives.
pam Miner over 10 years ago
This would be poetic justice! The crash in 08 wiped out the savings of at least 2 friends who thought they had it made, for living in retirement.This guy probably ha it made in the shade, but economic disaster can and does wipe out a persons savings every day!If the market fell in a big enough way, some mere millionaires could go broke.
A tornado, a hurricane, a fire, a flood, would wipe anyone affected, if it weren’t for the government bailouts.Even the governors who hate bailouts the most have their hands out when a disaster comes to any part of their state. (Rick Perry for 1)
But a serious expensive and long lasting disease is what happens to most people who find themselves gone from well off to flat broke.Getting your car totaled and any injuries that go with it, if you don’t have enough insurance can put a serious dent in your lifestyle.So even though it may not happen to this guy, or any of the “I’m alright Jack” politicians who have taken care of themselves royally, Just don’t think this couldn’t happen to you.
ARodney over 10 years ago
The talking point about “congress being exempt from of Obamacare” is a fake conservative talking point that makes no sense, like the made-up death panel. Every company (congress included) that provides health care is exempt from Obamacare. Obamacare is for people who don’t have coverage from their employers, and affects some employers who don’t cover their employees.
retpost over 10 years ago
Toon makes no sense, congress members are set for life for salery and medical coverge.
d_legendary1 over 10 years ago
Now you’re being as silly a McCain (he said Americans won’t pick lettuce for $50 an hour, then ended up getting letters from his constituents telling him that they would). The president proposed that the minimum wage be increased to $9 an hour since its lower than it was in the 1960’s. It should be ten, but at least some of these people could afford to feed their families and probably work two jobs instead of three.
dairyman23 over 10 years ago
The average age of fast food workers is 32 years old.
dairyman23 over 10 years ago
An increased minimum wage would take many people off of Medicaid and reduce government expenses. Thus lowering the deficit.
But the right would rather whine about the cost of burgers instead of eliminating subsidies to mega corporations and reducing the deficit.
Motivemagus over 10 years ago
An increased minimum wage would also enable people to get off food stamps and find time to improve themselves and work into a better job. Why is this a bad thing? Raising burger prices a dime or so would hardly cripple business.
ARodney over 10 years ago
Why is this a bad thing? Because liberals are for it. Doesn’t matter if it’s a good idea or not. It’s against their religion to pass any law that Obama would be willing to sign. Hence the dismal record of this congress.
Jason Allen over 10 years ago
“Never mind Jase, you would not believe it.”Meaning you can’t be bothered to make any kind of meaningful counterpoint.