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In reply to the discussion: Sorry... a $15 minimum wage is too high [View all]On the Road
(20,783 posts)139. I Would Say the Opposite
Cost of living index:
Manhattan, NY 216
Springfield, MO 88
How can you have the same minimum wage in both? They're not comparable.
[small]Source: http://www.infoplease.com/business/economy/cost-living-index-us-cities.html [/small]
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You are aware that this is the "Democratic" Underground site and not a Republican site right?
revbones
Apr 2016
#1
32 progressive Senators and President Obama and his council of Economic Advisers
pnwmom
Apr 2016
#166
You are aware that there are only two mainstream parties, but far more than two political viewpoints
Shoulders of Giants
Apr 2016
#206
MW was not a livable wage in 1968 thats why we need $15 which is a "Livable Wage"
awake
Apr 2016
#88
The town where I lived in the 1968 time period was (all one way figures) 15 miles to a
shraby
Apr 2016
#109
The overuse and misuse of labels has left many of them effectively meaningless.
cheapdate
Apr 2016
#79
Health care costs weren't sky high either. Could actually afford medical treatment.
SammyWinstonJack
Apr 2016
#122
Should be $30 for everybody, plus guaranteed jobs for anybody that wants one.
bemildred
Apr 2016
#10
When automation starts eating into white collar jobs, this proposal will gain more traction. nt
killbotfactory
Apr 2016
#19
Large companies like wal mart and McDonald's need to be required to pay a $15 min wage
Flyingbird5066
Apr 2016
#18
Citing "enormous disruptions" that are undocumented and totally lacking in the historical record
Kip Humphrey
Apr 2016
#24
Ahh Bullcheese. It worked just fine in the 60s, and would be higher today if inflation indexed.
L. Coyote
Apr 2016
#29
You also need a computer and some form of mobile phone to get a minimum wage job.
haele
Apr 2016
#65
No, local minimums are a non-starter just like 6 months ago when I believe it was you...
Chan790
Apr 2016
#127
Agreed, especially in gigantic corporations where the CEO is pulling down millions for sitting
underahedgerow
Apr 2016
#74
Oh look it is another libertarian agreeing with the pathetic attempt at sounding smart.
Rex
Apr 2016
#46
While yet others make unsupported and hyped-up allegations to better maintain the pretense
LanternWaste
Apr 2016
#71
I guess you're not a fan of Obama..... he has proposed a $10.10 minimum wage,
Nye Bevan
Apr 2016
#69
$15 is Probably the Right Minimum Wage for New York and Other High-Cost Cities
On the Road
Apr 2016
#55
Funny all the outrage here about a post that agrees with President Obama on this issue.
Nye Bevan
Apr 2016
#56
numbers can be manipulated in many fashions...here is the history with (2014 real dollars value):
islandmkl
Apr 2016
#76
Have you thought about starting a, The Minimum Wage Is Too Dam High party?
Capt. Obvious
Apr 2016
#83
Your concern for Corporate CEO's and the top 1%'s money has been duly noted.
tenderfoot
Apr 2016
#103
what complete bullshit. Those who cannot pay for rent or food or medicine know better.
liberal_at_heart
Apr 2016
#112
Since 1968, the US per capita GDP, allowing for inflation, has risen by 125%
muriel_volestrangler
Apr 2016
#114
I think your on the wrong website. This is the one for the LIBERAL party. nt
LostOne4Ever
Apr 2016
#120
Why don't you want people to make enough money to live on without subsidies?
Kalidurga
Apr 2016
#129
I will direct you away from the thought of dollars out of your pocket to one glaring fact
Warpy
Apr 2016
#152
Actually, NY State govt just reached a deal for a "two-tiered" raise in the MW
LiberalElite
Apr 2016
#156
De facto minimum wage in oil patch north dakota is $15 per hour. Best economy ever.
Land Shark
Apr 2016
#176
The support and agreement the poster has gained in 4 days are a real telltale too!
lunasun
Apr 2016
#234
Check this out... local restaurant, metro Detroit, has been paying a $15 min wage for 2.5 years...
GreenEyedLefty
Apr 2016
#192
Minimum wage, controlled for cost of living and corporate stratification should be $20/hour...
MrMickeysMom
Apr 2016
#196