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- Thucydides
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Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
Cthulhu (03-13-2019)
It's an actual term with an accepted meaning -- all workers deserve a wage, which allows them to pay for all life's necessities; housing, clothing, food, etc.
The problem lies in the liberal's misunderstanding of the economy and the free market system. Liberals seek to implement a living wage in many areas, and in doing so, they seek to force employers to pay the living wage (typically a few dollars more than minimum wage) to all workers.
I needn't tell you it's not feasible, I'm sure you know that. I'm just explaining how it's defined.
Last edited by FindersKeepers; 03-12-2019 at 12:25 PM.
""A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul" ~George Bernard Shaw
ODB (03-13-2019)
Call your state legislators and insist they approve the Article V convention of States to propose amendments.
I pledge allegiance to the Constitution as written and understood by this nation's founders, and to the Republic it created, an indivisible union of sovereign States, with liberty and justice for all.
Abby08 (03-12-2019),Captdon (03-12-2019),hanger4 (03-12-2019),ODB (03-13-2019),stjames1_53 (03-12-2019)
According to liberals, no. The living wage is determined by region and then it's considered to be a replacement for the minimum wage, which is typically a few dollars less.
In your scenario, ManB's lifestyle would suffer, and that pretty much sums up why a living wage is ignorant -- our lifestyles are different, which means our earning needs also differ.
The interesting thing in all of this is if you ask a liberal who wants to earn a "living wage," whether he or she would be willing to pay their babysitter the same living wage, they become angry and defensive. Hell no, they can't pay her that -- if they did -- they wouldn't have anything left over from their own wage. And, at that point, I like to say -- BINGO.
""A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul" ~George Bernard Shaw
""A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul" ~George Bernard Shaw
stjames1_53 (03-12-2019)
A living wage would be fluid from city to city. IMO you can't agree on what the living wage would or should be. The market should value the work you do and be skills tested.
" I'm old-fashioned. I like two sexes! And another thing, all of a sudden I don't like being married to what is known as a 'new woman'. I want a wife, not a competitor. Competitor! Competitor!" - Spencer Tracy in 'Adam's Rib' (1949)
Art thou every retard among us related to thine uncle or mistress by way of moral or illegitimate rendezvous? Thus, we are one side of the other's coin by luck or pluck. - Jimmyz
From each according to his ability
To each according to his need.
Using this simple uncomplicated formula it is obvious Man A does not need as much as Man B. Ergo Man B is entitled to more money. But wait, there's more, what about the janitor in the basement of the company. He has nine kids from 4 different woman, drives a 2019 BMW and spends a minimum of $2000.00 a month on his mistress. Would he not be entitled to more money than either A or B?
You're right, it does fluctuate based on cost of living.
Here's an interactive map that shows the "proposed" living wage in all states.
https://research.zippia.com/living-wage.html
Problem is -- there's no reason to guarantee anyone a wage. That's up to them. This is a leftist idea that needs to be nipped in the bud before it spreads.
""A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul" ~George Bernard Shaw
ODB (03-13-2019),stjames1_53 (03-12-2019)