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In reply to the discussion: So let me get this straight [View all]Kaleva
(36,395 posts)41. I easily get by on the equivalent of $7.78 an hour.
Heck if you want to increase my SSDI and VA pension so that it works out to $15 an hour, I'll be going on Caribbean cruises and trips to Los Vegas when they are allowed.
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That is indeed correct. They care more for traditions and bipartisanship than poor people.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#3
Bullshit, you know damn good and well that the wage increase will never make it on a
Autumn
Mar 2021
#32
There's a lot of work ahead. That's what politics is about. Making deals, finding common ground...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#34
As a stand alone it will never get past a filibuster. You can carry water for it Jackie I won't.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#37
That's not "pushback" ... that's shitting on Democrats and it only helps the GOP.
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#44
My mom called herself a moderate Dem. I always told her no, she was a moderate republican.
Autumn
Mar 2021
#6
It doesn't appear to be a big issue for us as only two states are going to $15 an hour
Kaleva
Mar 2021
#8
Low cost of living increases their level of disposable income that resonates throughout the rest of
jorgevlorgan
Mar 2021
#40
depending on some circumstances, a person could live ok where I live on less then $15
Kaleva
Mar 2021
#28
They voted that the amendment does not belong in the reconciliation bill...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#20
Trying to break the rules and sneak it in the "back door" like this would...
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#33
Reconciliation dooms HR1 or sends it to the courts... delaying Covid relief for MONTHS!
NurseJackie
Mar 2021
#39