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Phlem

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63. It has always been about economics.

Wed Apr 22, 2015, 05:03 PM

Apr 2015

I thought Obama was serious about this. Instead we've tackled everything else that doesn't involve economics or money.

People think social issues don't involve economics but it's the freaking back bone.

How can any of us enjoy social justice and equality when we spend every waking moment trying to pay the bills and feed our family 24/7?

I'm disappointed with a lot of people on this board who think all other issues trump economics while the 1% is beating us over the head with a stacks of Benjamin's. Buying up politicians on both sides so they win every time.

The sense of urgency in your situation is lost on some folks here. Brought up this issue early on in Obama's presidency because my close friends were going through this and it was nothing but crickets.

I'm so sorry for the situation your in. We're not far off. Don't give up.

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I am a cook in the US Senate but I still need food stamps to feed my children [View all] J_J_ Apr 2015 OP

That just lays out where we are. A cook in the in the US Senate makes 12 bucks an hour Autumn Apr 2015 #1

Teacher for 5 years. There are school districts begging for teachers yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #30

There is no way the personal chef makes 12 bucks an hour yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #31

There are no 'personal chefs' in the senate Action_Patrol Apr 2015 #39

Those services are mostly provided by private Corporations now. So he probably works for a private sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #57

A multinational corporation headquartered in the United Kingdom is the contractor Autumn Apr 2015 #60

He's not a "personal" chef. He is a cafeteria cook. nt MADem Apr 2015 #59

I make $14.67 an hour myself hfojvt Apr 2015 #32

Dc and the burbs are expensive... Historic NY Apr 2015 #37

I'd like to see a breakdown of Plucketeer Apr 2015 #41

Mostly supply and demand d_legendary1 Apr 2015 #46

Its been steady for yrs between $150-180.... Historic NY Apr 2015 #64

True; where I live 1k rent would get me a 2.5k sq ft house w/pool! 7962 Apr 2015 #62

Wonder if that job comes with pension, 401k, health care abelenkpe Apr 2015 #43

Send or take this to Sherrod Brown...anonymously so you don't lose your job. He seems to be the libdem4life Apr 2015 #2

This fucking infuriates me. Autumn Apr 2015 #3

Amen.... daleanime Apr 2015 #56

I hope they can reach the office of Senator Warren. CTyankee Apr 2015 #4

Lol. That is funny. It sounds like this just occurred yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #45

So they all eat there. That doesn't mean they know what the cooks earn. CTyankee Apr 2015 #48

Actually your right yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #52

That's why I hope Warren gets this guy's story. CTyankee Apr 2015 #58

Man, the people commenting on this article justiceischeap Apr 2015 #5

I think that is happening in many large cities. jwirr Apr 2015 #19

yep BobbyBoring Apr 2015 #40

It's no cheaper Plucketeer Apr 2015 #42

The repukes will probably shrug and say "That's what you get for not being CTyankee Apr 2015 #6

Post of the day malaise Apr 2015 #7

Inconceivable. I wonder if it does not cross his mind to spit in their food. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #8

Clean food please ;~) Cosmic Kitten Apr 2015 #20

Foreign companies & low wages. Is this the new American dream? /nt think Apr 2015 #9

Seems so donnasgirl Apr 2015 #12

J_J_ - You need to come out publicly with your real, full name vkkv Apr 2015 #10

The story is Credible donnasgirl Apr 2015 #13

I don't think the poster is the person in the article. SheilaT Apr 2015 #14

Even if he did have 2naSalit Apr 2015 #23

There's free wifi at the Capitol Action_Patrol Apr 2015 #50

I did not know that! 2naSalit Apr 2015 #66

I had to go back and find this donnasgirl Apr 2015 #17

Thanks for the link. It makes for some very interesting reading. Hiraeth Apr 2015 #25

You are Welcome donnasgirl Apr 2015 #27

"Compass Group USA Named to Forbes 2015 America's Best Employers List" PoliticAverse Apr 2015 #11

"My employer, Compass Group, is renewing its contract with the US government today jtuck004 Apr 2015 #15

K & R !!! WillyT Apr 2015 #16

Info on this... Omaha Steve Apr 2015 #18

Done with pleasure. Thanks! Hiraeth Apr 2015 #28

thank you heaven05 Apr 2015 #38

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Apr 2015 #21

K & R. This is obscene- The New America appalachiablue Apr 2015 #22

SAD Mr Dixon Apr 2015 #24

For those on this board who have NOT botherred to read the rest of his story fasttense Apr 2015 #26

Definitely a pitiful country. This is what privatization brings. nt valerief Apr 2015 #49

Not every Republican is a cheapskate. GeorgeGist Apr 2015 #29

What a disgrace. K&R demmiblue Apr 2015 #33

The phrase 'working poor' is an abomination Dems to Win Apr 2015 #34

I thank this man for busting the lie daredtowork Apr 2015 #35

the truth heaven05 Apr 2015 #36

Christians pick and choose Plucketeer Apr 2015 #44

Two things. First of all raise food stamp benefits. And secondly raise the minimum wage to a living totodeinhere Apr 2015 #47

Wherea crooks in the senate make at least $173,000 a year. Not counting the "contributions". Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2015 #51

Enough to El Shaman Apr 2015 #53

I wish you well. More generally, not surprised at all by this. closeupready Apr 2015 #54

Another reason to vote against the TPP. It will promote even more JDPriestly Apr 2015 #55

time to gob in their sturabout! imthevicar Apr 2015 #61

It has always been about economics. Phlem Apr 2015 #63

privatization is killing workers by driving down wages. pansypoo53219 Apr 2015 #65

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Slave labor yet? lonestarnot Apr 2015 #68