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mardigras · 08-23-2004, 09:08 AM

Once again the Bush administration has screwed the working middle class to benefit the rich. Today the first changes to the overtime law in over 50 years will knock up to 6 million people out of overtime pay.

I'm sure he'll spin it by saying that allows the rich to hire more workers.

Using that logic we could explode coorperate growth if we reduced the minimum wage back down to $3.35/hour.

Sosa · 08-23-2004, 09:13 AM

Seen that on the news last night.

sherie · 08-23-2004, 09:16 AM

Wow, that does suckass. They raised our taxes here so the middle to upper middle get screwed and of course the rich get richer.

What is your minimum wage there anyway?

Reak · 08-23-2004, 09:21 AM

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Originally posted by mardigras

Using that logic we could explode coorperate growth if we reduced the minimum wage back down to $3.35/hour.

$3,35 a hour

MickeyG · 08-23-2004, 09:26 AM

good old Bush. Him and his buddies must be getting a good laugh at all the shit they're getting away with.

Quotealex · 08-23-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by mardigras
Using that logic we could explode coorperate growth if we reduced the minimum wage back down to $3.35/hour.

That's truely pathetic for the richest country in the world to have such low minimum rent.

Matrix · 08-23-2004, 10:50 AM

Min. Wage is $7.05 here in Washington. But even In-N-Out Burger in California pays $8.25 starting.

12clicks · 08-23-2004, 10:54 AM

idiots and fear, perfect together.
oh no! 6 million!
the horror!

mardigras · 08-23-2004, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by sherie
Wow, that does suckass. They raised our taxes here so the middle to upper middle get screwed and of course the rich get richer.

What is your minimum wage there anyway?

There is no minimum wage law here so the federal law of $5.15/hr is in effect. Here is a breakdown state-by-state for those who do have minimum wage laws different from federal:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/minwage/america.htm

M_M · 08-23-2004, 11:32 AM

good, less votes for him

Sly_RJ · 08-23-2004, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Matrix
Min. Wage is $7.05 here in Washington. But even In-N-Out Burger in California pays $8.25 starting.

I'm willing to bet that the cost of living in California is significantly higher than Washington.

blazi · 08-23-2004, 11:37 AM

I can't see many people wanting to work overtime for regular time pay, that's just wrong IMO

loverboy · 08-23-2004, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by M_M
good, less votes for him

this will surely affect his run this November. last week, it was reported that Bush and Kerry was tied in a poll.

at least if Bush loses, he will surely not forget what made him a such a moronic losser

cherrylula · 08-23-2004, 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by Matrix
Min. Wage is $7.05 here in Washington. But even In-N-Out Burger in California pays $8.25 starting.

And the horror of what those people go through for $8.25 an hour, before taxes, is astounding.

If I had to count on a job like that that I swear I would be in jail right now.

DamageX · 08-23-2004, 11:47 AM

It's called global competition. Would you prefer the companies relocating to low-wage countries altogether and leaving the people without ANY work, or would you settle for a pay cut? Wake up and smell the fucking coffee.

BRISK · 08-23-2004, 11:53 AM

Solution: Become self-employed

monster310 · 08-23-2004, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by BRISK
Solution: Become self-employed

Most people are too brainwashed to do anything but work for a paycheck.

Doctor Dre · 08-23-2004, 12:07 PM

That's just sad ... Bush is fucking a lot of things up .

The richest will get richer ... control more the population

Doctor Dre · 08-23-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by monster310
Most people are too brainwashed to do anything but work for a paycheck.

:P

Or don't wanna work hard enough

Firehorse · 08-23-2004, 11:50 PM

So many ripples will be created from this!

darnit · 08-24-2004, 12:06 AM

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Originally posted by DamageX
It's called global competition. Would you prefer the companies relocating to low-wage countries altogether and leaving the people without ANY work, or would you settle for a pay cut? Wake up and smell the fucking coffee.

Most jobs affected are in the service industy NOT the manufactuing sector. Cant export the dude who makes your Big Mac.

WarChild · 08-24-2004, 12:18 AM

Some people are claiming 6 million people will lose overtime pay.

The goverment claims 100,000 will lose overtime pay, and up to 6,000,000 more will gain it.

I'm sure the truth is more or less in between.

Joe Citizen · 08-24-2004, 12:18 AM

The only thing better than Bush getting thrown out of office in November is an assassin with a high powered rifle getting him earlier.

sixxxthsense · 08-24-2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Citizen
The only thing better than Bush getting thrown out of office in November is an assassin with a high powered rifle getting him earlier.

why dont u hire me?

Joe Citizen · 08-24-2004, 12:22 AM

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Originally posted by sixxxthsense
why dont u hire me?

I have better things to do with my money.

I'm going to Amsterdam for New Years Eve.

AvanteGuard · 08-24-2004, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by WarChild
Some people are claiming 6 million people will lose overtime pay.

The goverment claims 100,000 will lose overtime pay, and up to 6,000,000 more will gain it.

I'm sure the truth is more or less in between.

Either way it doesn't affect me, I work 24/7 and I don't seem to make any money, much less overtime

bringer · 08-24-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by AvanteGuard
Either way it doesn't affect me, I work 24/7 and I don't seem to make any money, much less overtime

you need more posts and a bigger sig

Steen2 · 08-24-2004, 01:38 AM

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Originally posted by mardigras
Once again the Bush administration has screwed the working middle class to benefit the rich. Today the first changes to the overtime law in over 50 years will knock up to 6 million people out of overtime pay.

I'm sure he'll spin it by saying that allows the rich to hire more workers.

Using that logic we could explode coorperate growth if we reduced the minimum wage back down to $3.35/hour.

Yay! More money for rich people

Living For Today · 08-24-2004, 01:41 AM

I really hope that he gets booted out of office. How much can happen without the american public folding? Its fucking ridiculous.

bringer · 08-24-2004, 01:45 AM

go read before you say "omg bush is evil"

http://www.envoynews.com/elarbee/e_a...f5M1t,b1FtVt3p

i think this is total bs myself, but it appears most of these replies are simply because the bush administration is behind it.

Greg B · 08-24-2004, 02:09 AM

Fuck em'. If they had been listenin' to the Jeff Rense Program at www.rense.com like every college kid does then they wouldn't have gotten fucked.

08-23-2004, 09:08 AM	#1
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Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	Seen that on the news last night.

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MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	good old Bush. Him and his buddies must be getting a good laugh at all the shit they're getting away with.

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M_M Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,167	good, less votes for him

08-23-2004, 11:47 AM	#15
DamageX Marketing & Strategy Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Former nomad Posts: 14,293	It's called global competition. Would you prefer the companies relocating to low-wage countries altogether and leaving the people without ANY work, or would you settle for a pay cut? Wake up and smell the fucking coffee. __________________ Whitehat is for chumps If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

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08-24-2004, 12:18 AM	#22
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	Some people are claiming 6 million people will lose overtime pay. The goverment claims 100,000 will lose overtime pay, and up to 6,000,000 more will gain it. I'm sure the truth is more or less in between.

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Joe Citizen Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,552	The only thing better than Bush getting thrown out of office in November is an assassin with a high powered rifle getting him earlier.

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Living For Today Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 3,970	I really hope that he gets booted out of office. How much can happen without the american public folding? Its fucking ridiculous.

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bringer i have man boobies Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: van down by the river Posts: 13,082	go read before you say "omg bush is evil" http://www.envoynews.com/elarbee/e_a...f5M1t,b1FtVt3p i think this is total bs myself, but it appears most of these replies are simply because the bush administration is behind it. __________________ 333-765-551

08-24-2004, 02:09 AM	#31
Greg B So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: EARTH (for the time being) Posts: 7,014	Fuck em'. If they had been listenin' to the Jeff Rense Program at www.rense.com like every college kid does then they wouldn't have gotten fucked.