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If you think consumer prices are high now just wait - ‘Do the Math!’ Democratic Rep. Tries to Explain Her $50 Minimum Wage Proposal!!

‘Do the Math!’ Democratic Rep. Tries to Explain Her $50 Minimum Wage Proposal to Befuddled Rivals During Senate Debate.​


Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) speaking at California Senate debate

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) insisted at a Monday night debate with her fellow Democrats that a $50 an hour minimum wage makes sense.

Lee first called for a $50 minimum wage last year while campaigning for the California Senate seat previously occupied by the late Dianne Feinstein. Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Katie Porter (D-CA) are also seeking to grab the seat. Compared to Lee, her fellow Democrats Schiff and Porter have called for an increase in the minimum wage to $20 to $25/hours. Lee’s proposal would make it so minimum wage workers earn $104,000 annually.

At a Monday night debate with Schiff, Porter, and Republican Steve Garvey (who does not support any minimum wage increase), Lee defended her plan when pushed on how such a dramatic increase could be sustainable.

“In the Bay Area, I believe it was the United Way that came out with a report that very recently $127,000 for a family of four is just barely enough to get by,” she said. “Another survey very recently: $104,000. For a family of one, barely enough to get by low income because of the affordability crisis.”

The federal minimum wage is $7.25, but a number of states have enacted their own standards. In California, the minimum wage rate is $16/hour, but that number slightly increases for fast food and healthcare workers.

Lee’s fellow candidate Schiff listened intently from the side as Lee broke down her plan and explained, “just do the math!” The congresswoman also dismissed Schiff and Porter’s calls for an increase as not enough, especially for Californians.

“Just do the math! Of course we have national minimum wages that we need to raise to a living raise,” she said. “You’re talking about 20, 25 dollars, fine, but I have got to be focused on what California needs and what the affordability factor is when we calculate this wage.”

Swopes Commentary

https://fansided.com/posts/sheryl-swoopes-vs-caitlin-clark-iowa
I know this is old news, but saw this today and it’s another reminder of today’s uninformed, maybe just utterly biased journalists. The entire article defends Swopes and criticizes Hawkeye fans yet makes no mention of any of the misstatements of fact by Swopes that caused the fan reaction in the first place. Just ridiculous.

Lone Tree and Highland looking at 4 day school weeks.

This is a growing trend it appears. I believe Eldon started 4 day weeks recently. Rural areas are suffering from an inability to hire and retain young teachers to replace retiring staff.
Schools will need to come up with solutions for working parents. Some options are discussed in the article.

  • Poll
POLL: How Much Better is Trump or Biden than the Other Guy?

How much do you think one of them is better than the other?

  • Trump is better 90% of the time, while Biden is better 10% of the time.

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • Trump 80% to Biden 20%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Trump 70% to Biden 30%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Trump 60% to Biden 40%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • About equally good or bad - 50:50

    Votes: 3 15.8%
  • Biden 60% to Trump 40%.

    Votes: 1 5.3%
  • Biden 70% to Trump 30%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Biden 80% to Trump 20%.

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Biden 90% to Trump 10%.

    Votes: 12 63.2%

This is one of those "in general terms" judgments. Pick the breakdown that's closest to how you feel.

Big Ten scheduling

Iowa lost to Nebraska Sunday and looked tired to me. Many of our shots were short.

Decided to look at both teams schedule. Nebraska played Tuesday so they were home to rest and practice Wednesday, Thursday, Ftiday and Saturday. Iowa played late Thursday night and practiced Friday. Traveled Saturday. Seems like Nebraska had a significant advantage fron the schefule. I have complained about it for years. The conference sucks at scheduling.

F*** st grades

Ayala 7 vs 2 Quick 1st TD wrestled smart but I believe he could have scored more. 97

Schriever 20 vs 6 Out matched could not defend leg ride???? MAYBE STOP letting the kid get them in!!! Could not generate any offense 65

Woods 2vs 1 Gave up crap 1st td had no answer from feet or top??? 65

Rathjen 12 vs 10 nice 1st TD, then got another was building a nice lead. Maybe shut down TWOOOO early??? Went to SV and gets a B1G win 95

Franek 5 vs 1 Gave up TD and also got rode like a pony!!!! Was in deep on 2 shots and could not convert!!! 55

Candy 6 vs 7 Never got into his offense about the ONLY thing he did was save the major and me $$$$ 65

Kennedy 7 vs 1 He was just getting horsed. NOT sure what the future plan is? He looked like he should be at 157 honestly. Somehow the coaches have to figure out how to make a line up with Candy, kennedy, and Arnold. Hopefully ad Brands!!! Gave up 2 TD with no time on clock. He would beat this chump if he was a full 174!!! ARNOLD was right but where the hell was he??? Is he hurt??? 75

Riggins UR vs 6 another kid wrestling in wrong weight class. 80

Glazier 11 vs 1 He wrestled pretty good. Babbling should have been hit more for stalling 85

BIG Ben UR vs 1 Ben could be a FORCE!!! Not sure how good he is at Football, but could be a multiple champ at wrestling! 85


Once again all F*** st does is stall their asses off especially on top. that being said we have to be much better at getting the hell off bottom. AJ would TORCH Babbling who as I said is not a 197! StarFish IF he wins 4 might just TOP the list as the worst 4Xer!!! Was worried he would come back but now not so much!

We have TONS of wood to chop and ground to gain!!!
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