Seattle’s socialist city councilor Kshama Sawant is not content with just inflicting her $15 minimum wage economic ignorance on her city, now she wants to take it statewide – and across the country.
“I think it is absolutely critical that we use this victory as a building block,” Sawant said, saying workers in other cities should feel empowered by Seattle’s example.
The Seattle Times reports that Sawant and the main union official providing political power behind her $15 minimum wage push are looking at the state’s larger cities – starting with Bellevue – to try and expand their job-killing agenda. And leading Democrats from House Speaker Frank Chopp, to Governor Jay Inslee, to major donor Nick Hanauer are looking at how they can help her.
Here’s how the job-killing liberals are lining up behind the socialist vanguard, according to the Times:
“‘I think other cities are going to have to start looking at it,’ said David Rolf, president of SEIU Healthcare 775. He said union activists are having email discussions about next steps but stressed there is no ‘master plan’ yet.”
“In this state, Bellevue, too, ‘would be another great place to run a process like the one we ran here (in Seattle),’ said Hanauer.
“David Postman, Inslee’s communications director, said the governor is putting together an informal income-inequality advisory group to look at a minimum-wage increase”.
“Chopp vowed to again push a bill to raise the minimum wage to $12 over three years in the next legislative session”
With the union leader Rolf pulling the strings, it may be only a matter of time before a majority of the state’s Democrat elected officials fall in line behind him on the minimum wage madness, since his SEIU local provides plenty of dollars to their campaigns– and has shown a willingness to push the statewide SEIU to challenge Democrats who are not liberal enough.
That makes it more likely that the most important part of Rolf’s statement to the Times is that they don’t have the minimum wage madness master plan – “yet”.
This is going to cause a deep rift. Many people will simply close up their businesses. I too will immediately lay off three people. I will go it alone or be a broke dick.
You’re already a broke dick, if you need society to pay your employees, through welfare.
At least I use my own name you commie prick. If I have to lay off a few workers that is my right to do so. You Seattle A$ want to break everyone.n Even I worked at very low wages while earning my way through life. I made it out, saved money and paid cash for all of it. I do not drink, or have other vices
Always fun to read rational “men’s” posts, dick….
Get a job you bum
Poor troll,
Get a LIFE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!
@Cliff – the beautiful irony is that this troll has selected the pseudonym of Robin Hood…I’m sure because he believes the old adage that “Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor.” Of course, the adage is not correct. Robin Hood actually took back that which was illicitly taken by the gov’t., i.e. the Sheriff of Nottingham, and gave back to the rightful owners. On here, we really have Robin the Troll. Best to ignore him. Just like crazy mass murders that go on shooting sprees – all he really wants is attention.
Registered a new name just for me ??nnnnnKinda stalkerish, troll…nnSo, we all agree, hating poor folks isn’t sustainable or helping people get ahead.
[email protected] nThanks now I know why we have the 2nd Amendment and why it is needed at times. Robin Hood does sound rather odious as a person as his dementia perhaps causes his rancid writings
this will undo the middle class. Mark my words.
Same nonsense you all cried at the state minimum wage…nnnnnBWHAAHAHAHAAHA !
I didn’t say anything. This is simple econ 101. Raise the cost of labor quickly, as Sawant is demanding, and the cost of goods will also increase exponentially equal to or greater than the increase in cost of labor, not to mention how this will affect other costs of operation. Just because Sawant and like minded think that the cost of living comparable to current general wages is marginally broad, and think this is the way to fix it, is clueless. and are only going to price the middle class out of the very thing they are seeking to obtain. Yes, the gap needs to be trimmed, but she is going about it like a typical socialist, who knows zilch on how the system works, whether it is presupposed ideologically or in mathematical truths. You go after those who make too much! A man deserves 10 million for his efforts, but not 100. Focus. Remember Venezuela!
So, I read socialist, socialist, socialist,,,, Did I miss any facts ?
Sawant is probably an illegal who needs deported
Cliffy is drooling at the idea of man meat, why else mention private sex ?nnnYeah, you’re a racist, too…
I know, the concepts make your head spin, no wonder you are repeating things in your head. Trying to grasp at the only cognitive matter left in your head is that air seeping out of it. There must be an echo in your head. I only said “socialist” once. Thanks for cementing my argument though. Tada!
So, no facts, huh ?nnnWrite, IF you have news…nnReligious, where your “reality” isn’t, right ? When the debate is lost, claiming VICTORY becomes the tool of the loser.
@Ken – I suspect Mr. Hood is a paid troll..i.e. he is paid when we respond to him. If he isn’t paid, then he is simply looking for attention. Either way – he’s added no value to the discussion, and hasn’t provided a single fact or talking point in support of socialism. And to your point – there is no question that someone like this has no understanding of economics or how business actually works. The grand irony in all of this is the concept of redistribution of wealth. Taking from the “haves” and giving to the “have nots.” The problem for the “have nots” is they think they are going to get the money. Wrong – big time! They are missing the much bigger picture. Even the poorest in America are quite wealthy compared to the poor in other countries. The real intent behind redistribution of wealth is taking money from America and distributing is elsewhere around the world. We are a long way from getting there…but that is the end game. Robin is perfectly happy with the government taking your money…but when they go after his, he’ll start screaming bloody murder. Of course, by then, it’s too late. Robin Hood is the epitome of what Marx meant when he coined the term, “useful idiot.”
Amen Dave!
Hey Seattle, that rumble and whoosh you’re about to hear? That will be the sound of businesses shutting their doors and moving…..far, far, away. You’re shortly to become Detroit-West.
you ARE so right!
People already avoid Seattle because of the 520 toll. And hobo’s. And gangbangers. And liberals who don’t know what deodorant is…
Someone “intelligent” should tell Gates, Allen, & Oprah…nnYou’re a small town hick & a big mouthed pr*ck..nnLMAO !
Seattle is a big Sewer with a homo Mayor who likes to bugger his man-toy
Cliffy is drooling at the idea of man meat, why else mention private sex ?
Just looked at a pic of the 520 bridge… Probably Google Drive* cars in the pic, right wood head ?nnnAs for knowing what deodorant is, quit eating it, dip sh*t.nnnYou’re a small town hick & a big mouthed pr*ck..nnLMAO !
FYI: “Robin Hood”, also known as Patrick M. Costello of Seattle, is a pasty little fairy who apparently doesn’t have a driver license even though he is in his late 20’s. His pictures denote an extreme fascination with Santa, or perhaps just the “North Pole.” His mom, about as butt-ugly as they come, is apparently where Patrick gets his dashing good looks and receding hairline. Patrick is in denial however, so we will just call it an “extended forehead.” n”LMAO”
Poor baby,nnnIf all you have is off topic “stories”, you’re OBVIOUSLY a tard & embarrassing YOURSELF !!!!
FYI: Andy (can’t get) Wood is sicko stalker….
I haven’t driven across 520 since the toll bridge was implemented.
Sadly, you are correct. This is simply the first step in the decline of a great city. Socialism is all about greed and control, masquerading as altruism to help the poor. Marx appropriately referred to his blind followers as “useful idiots.”
It’s official Democrats don’t want a middle class in Washington State. They want the super rich and the welfare and food stamp dependent underclass that will continue to vote democrat to keep their handouts because dems taxed and spent business and the middle class to death.
Actually, this should ease the welfare burden & put it on the businesses we’re subsidizing now, brown cow.
Profits are at record highs & we’re subsidizing companies, with social services.nnTime for the business to be responsible contributors to society & their employees.
ya know, this is all well and good, except for people on fixed incomes who will be left floundering when the cost of everything goes up to pay for this ill-advised nonsense. how the hell are folks like me supposed to keep up, when we don’t get but maybe 2 or 3% a year COLA increase, while the cost of everything around us, from gas to groceries to greasy burgers is rising at 5 or 10% a year or more???
So, you’re not working & want the folks working multiple jobs to survive…. to “see your point” ???nnnnnIf you can’t afford to be retired, with senior discounts, reduced taxes, & your NICE retirement, many of THERE folks don’t have…nnnnnBOO HOO !
Those on a fixed income are hurt the most. Our government, in essence, has been lying about the rate of inflation ever since they removed gasoline and food from the basket of good comprising the Consumer Price Index. Add gasoline and food back into the mix, and the rate of inflation is much closer to 10%. Savings accounts typically pay less than 2% interest per year, and other safe investment vehicles for those who are retired do not yield much in the way of interest or dividend income. You are smart to realize that the value of your money is eroding faster than anyone in the government would admit.
So, you need working folks to subsidize your retirement ???
3 words = GET A JOB !!!
America is tired of your entitlement “mentality”.
What no one talks about with a high minimum wage is the effect on people who have worked long and hard to get to $15/hour. Suddenly they have lost ground (in effect taken a pay cut) as costs will skyrocket, or they will press for equivilant pay increases. Inflation will sky rocket.
Inflation has effected the lowest workers the most, this is simply pay back.
Exactly! There are a lot of people who have worked hard to get to this point – and their hard work is rewarded with, if I may borrow a Keynesian term, a “regressive” wage. Plus, jobs will be lost, cost of goods will increase, and businesses will be forced to make some difficult decisions, i.e. lay off workers, move to another area, increase prices, etc.
Charge more & take less profit…
What an odious person you truly are
What no buggering BS or hate speech ??
You must have given your dog a bone…..
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHA !!
I truly appreciate your pointlessness… TRULY !!! So, your day is sucksessful, a better MAN responded to you.
Actually falling yesterday an Alder Barber chaired and smacked my ass pretty good. Landed on both thighs. hurt like hell could not walk very well. Finished the day out with the dog by my side. Only sent one load of trees to the mill. Bought two new man size chainsaws 066 magnums. Limping today and bullcooking around doing a few minor chores. Lost money yesterday. But the crew of three was amazed that this 60 year old man could finish the day out.
To many youngsters now are pussy boys and like to cry, get on welfare or have a seattle faggots weiner put in their butts
It’s TOO many & your drooling/obsessing over gay sex is noted….
Does it turn Cliff on to describe his “men’s” attention to his azz ?? I figured he’s all azz & the men are dancing the “Safety Dance”, with YMCA next !!!
You get HIV yet from your having wieners put up your bung hole? Just wondering
I wouldn’t know, CLEARLY I have better things to consider, than you….
Why not ask your dog to wear a con-dumb ?
My My I have a following. Too bad Head out to highway 112 and hitchhike
So, your “theory” is the minimum wage folks don’t work long or hard ???
Yeah, a LOT of middle managers clean restrooms…..
What a group of Asshats! Seattle wants a higher minimum wage… let them have it. Why should we let people in Seattle fix wages for people in Tacoma? It’s horsecrap! Jerkoff Seattle Liberals know that lots of businesses are going to move to the Eastside and South, and they want to prevent this by forcing everybody to dance to their tune.nnLiberalism is clearly just a Neo-Fascist movement.
So, nothing intelligent about the “topic”, huh ?
Spot on Roger! Well said!!