UNDERNEWS: Word: Socialism

December 19, 2015

Word: Socialism

The minimum wage was originally described as “socialist.” Today it is seen as the foundation of the middle class. -Bernie Sanders

2 comments:

wellbasically said...: There is no such thing as a minimum wage. Go out and find out how much your hourly labor is worth. If you have to go off the books or be an intern you will figure out what you can really produce.; December 19, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Anonymous said...: I agree with wellbasically. Especially with children. If they can't pull their weight by age 7, then they're a waste of oxygen. And CEOs running their companies into the ground and costing Carly boatloads of Fiorina equity are getting what they're worth.

Please move along. There is no contradiction here. Some people will believe anything so long as others have to foot the bill.; December 19, 2015 at 10:32 PM

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