3.2.21 Bee-otches of the Day: those who voted against raising the minimum wage

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Name: various
Age: various
Occupation: Congresspeople
Last Seen: Washington, DC
Bee-otched For: bitching about hard workers

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Well, we're a little closer to getting an extra $1,400 in our pockets.

But, if you're making ends meet as-is, tough shit. And you have some politicians to thank.

A few days ago, Congress passed the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, which is now in front of the Senate. This means $1,400 stimulus checks, an extra $400 per week for the unemployed, money to help reopen schools and aid to struggling restaurants. 

So, what's missing? A hike in the minimum wage. 

House Republicans bitched that raising the minimum wage was nothing more than pork and that it should have its own bill. One of those who agreed was none other than my local rep, Peter Meijer. Simply put, people like him bitched that bills like the stimulus package would have passed quicker if there wasn't any pork involved. This, of course, is from a douchebag who has never worried about being broke or worrying when his next meal is gonna come because he's from a wealthy family. It's sad that his grandfathers busted their asses so he can act like a spoiled rich punk while his employees live paycheck to paycheck. 

As most of us know, the federal minimum wage has not gone up ONE FUCKING PENNY since 2009. During this time, the price of EVERYTHING has skyrocketed, including rent. I've talked to several people who have all moved here to Grand Rapids from northern Michigan simply because the rent is WAY cheaper here than there. Hell, I'm FINALLY in the process of getting a house this summer after nearly 20 years living in a cheap apartment. 

The sad reality is that so many people work hard and make like than $15 per hour. When people are getting paid shit wages, they don't take their jobs seriously. Several weeks ago, I went to Burger King and ordered two cheeseburgers. One of them was so dry that I had to drink my pop just so I can get it down my pipe. Plus, the servers were rude. The douchebag who took my order had an attitude and simply asked "what's your order?" 

Granted, when you go to a BK or Mickey D's or whatever, you sure as hell want your servers to be well-paid so they're not very rude. But when their wage is horseshit, well, this is what you get. I know. As somebody who was paid less than $10 per hour for over a decade, I know how it feels. You don't want to do your job and at the end of the day, your attitude is "I don't care, they don't pay me enough to do this shit". 

Now, I'm thankful. I'm making enough to pay my bills, and like I said, I might be getting a house this Summer. But, others aren't so lucky. Case in point: not long ago, WOOD-TV here in Grand Rapids did a story on the homeless. They interviewed a woman who was living in a tent in a park. She had a factory job, but it only paid $12 per hour. 

Look, folks, Republicans don't give a fuck about you or me. They want you to think that everybody making minimum wage is a loser. However, there's PLENTY of those making that wage who have college degrees. They just can't find the jobs. Because Americans are paying more for everything these days, they don't have time to do a lot of leisure activities. Look at all the failing malls here in America. Just this past year in Traverse City at Grand Traverse Mall, Hollister, Christopher and Banks, H&M and a local bookstore all closed. In all fairness, the mall did gain two eateries in the food court and Shoe Dept. That's it. If Grand Traverse Mall lasts another decade, I'll be surprised. Bear in mind too that their sister mall here in GR, Rivertown, just lost Sears while Younkers has been closed now for a few years. Don't expect those spaces to be filled soon. 

Look at other countries' minimum wages. Did you know that Australia has a living minimum wage? It's true. Their economy's great! Here in America, we suck comparing to other nations. Why? Simple: greed.

Thankfully, we'll have $1,400 in our pockets soon. However, it's chump change comparing to the THOUSANDS other nations have been giving to their people each month. I wish the Repukes would shut up and knock it off with their idiotic brainwashing. Stop shaming the hard-working men and women of America and give us all a damn raise! 

The Repukes might be crying pork, but they're the ones loaded with fat and gristle.

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