Frank Lucas tweet based on this http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2013/09/republicans-we-were-too-nice-to-the-hungry.html#I-http%253A%252F%252Fnymag.com%252Fdaily%252Fintelligencer%252F2013%252F09%252Frepublicans-we-were-too-nice-to-the-hungry.html%2F141261761%2F1 … and this http://thelead.blogs.cnn.com/2013/09/19/congresswoman-outs-gop-saying-they-slash-food-stamps-while-dining-out/ …
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel In short, we're financially screwed. A 5% reduction seems fair. What replacement solution, other than cutbacks, is suggested?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AltAnalyst
@BoldFreshJew Even better, why not a $15 minimum wage? Then these people can afford the food they often serve for a living.
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Who pays for the raises? I'm open to solutions.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AltAnalyst
@BoldFreshJew The people making record profits do. The ones not paying fair share of taxes, and basically living off SNAP subsidies.
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Curious. What incentive remains for hard work -- for success -- in this model?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @AltAnalyst
@BoldFreshJew Wouldn't people have MORE incentive to work if it actually could pay their minimal bills?
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Large scale deregulation appears key.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@BoldFreshJew Um? So corporations can cut wages even further? I'm not sure you understand how oligopolies work.
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