During his confirmation hearing Trump Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent said that the federal minimum wage does not to be raised above $7.25/hour.
Not surprised at all! I’m also not surprised that trump’s pick said that he felt the “minimum wage” was a state issue! trump is making everything a state issue so he doesn’t take the blame for anything; all while ripping off the people to feed his wealthy friends!
If it’s all a state issue then from now on all of the blue states should keep their tax money and let those red states fend for themselves. Then we’ll see how they like it.
Yes, it really is cute how this future cabinet member can decide for himself that a federal law can and should be administered by states. Can't wait til the Dept of Justice says they Military can and should be overseen by the states. Maybe we will see the title of Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces turned over to the states.
When I was an active labor lawyer 50 years ago I encountered an employer who had three classes of employees: skilled, unskilled, and women. Trump and Elon Musk are just as ignorant as that employer.
OMG!! Did you hear what this guy’s answer was?!?!! He will do whatever Trump wants him to do!!!! I hope all the non-oligarchs who voted for Trump heard this.
Where have you been? He's not the only one. Trump only chose for each position those who guaranteed to do his bidding. Have a drink and relax. It's gong to be a hell on earth once Trump takes the "oath."
This is just one out of many who are (what’s a good descriptive word?) so “capable” (saying facetiously) for the positions.
Wish I could drink. But I’ll be watching the “show” unravel (I hope). My choice of drinks are coffee and tea. So I guess you could say I’ll be awake most of the time. Lol 😂
I'm a morning decaf and water all the rest of the day myself. But yes, I'm taking Whoopie Goldberg's advice and not thinking about what this clown car might do with T driving. I'm conserving my energy for when he finally acts. They everybody look out cause there will be a reckoning, and all those a** kissing degenerates will get what's coming to them and Mr. T.
Non-oligarchs who voted for him are too busy hating black, brown, Asians, women, and Democrats to pay attention to the truth! But when and if they do, Musk, Zuckerberg, other social media outlets will direct them to believe it’s Democrats fault! And the cycle will continue. Their hate and their religion will shape their ignorant minds to whatever they want them to believe.
In the simplest possible term the problem is toxic capitalism. Rigged by wealthy white men to profit wealthy white men. Laws, rules, standards and procedures created and shaped to favor WWM. The people are the losers. It has happened slowly over decades and now it will be put on Celsius boosted overdrive. They see their chance to create a kleptocratic oligarchy and they are going to feed it steroids. The pain will be felt by everyone who is not them.
This will anger people, but raising the minimum wage will not increase the welfare of people. I worked for minimum wage 50 years ago. It wouldn’t pay the rent or buy you a house or a car even 50 years ago. It is a minimum. Only organized labor can raise the standard of living.
Minimum wage was really Neverending to buy you a house or finance a brand new luxury car. And it certainly isn't going to do that now. When my local Dunkins in a rural red area of far Northern Upstate New York is desperately seeking workers and posting a $16 starting wage-- and can't keep competent workers because they leave for BETTER higher paying jobs-- we have a problem. Bernie as usual nails it. This pock like all OTHER of the Cabinet Of Corruption will do his masters bidding and as per usual the working people will be screwed. But this is EXACTLY what millions voted for!!
I don’t have any sympathy for the “earning less than 50k” who voted for Trump. None. At. All. Let them struggle on $7.25 an hour and see how they like it. There needs to be punishment for Trump supporters.
I'm disgusted with these billionaires that think so lowly of the American worker. This is bullshit but anyone who voted for Trump is getting what they deserve. Unfortunately, the majority of American workers are so easily conned. They FAFO and now the nation as a whole will suffer.
I have trumpers in my own family. Most are blue collar workers. Even though they understand that $7,25/hour are poverty-level wages, they continue to auger themselves down the insane rabbit hole of trumpism. I consider myself fairly smart and reasonably intelligent, but trying to understand the mind set of trumpers is an effort in futility.
The poor ignorant bigots who voted for trump and the oligarchs will be told it’s the dems fault and they will believe anything dear leader tells them.
I hope they get everything planned for them in project 2025. Stupid uninformed brainwashed fucks. I give up. I’ll get my tax cut and they can eat cake.
Got it. Thank you for this cllarification. "They" started the downward spiral for working America with Ronald Reagan and his "trickle down" theory. Yello water peeing on us. Many of the Trumpers will have a rude awakening when they experience the "real" story.. Sadly, we will end up being among them. what with Ignorance and suffering love of company. Btw, I like that term, "mudsill".
I learned it from Dr Heather Cox Richardson in her historical discussions of 19th c American politics. it's a perfect description of how we are looked upon by the ‘tech billionaire oligarchy, isn't it?
I see you also are a fan of Dr. Rchardson. I am a subscriber to "Letters from an American". Dr. Richardson is brilliant. Her commentaries show no bias one way of the other. As to the wealthy and super wealthy, I do not begrudge their financial successes. I do begrudge their greed and their failure to "fair share".
Anyone who made only the Federal minimum wage or less and voted for Trump must, by definition, be eligible for additional Social Security disability benefits.
It has always been a goal of the GOP to shut down Social Security and put the Trillions it's holding to "better use." That could happen with T at the helm. It's a constant fight to save Social Security and Medicare.
Not surprised at all! I’m also not surprised that trump’s pick said that he felt the “minimum wage” was a state issue! trump is making everything a state issue so he doesn’t take the blame for anything; all while ripping off the people to feed his wealthy friends!
If it’s all a state issue then from now on all of the blue states should keep their tax money and let those red states fend for themselves. Then we’ll see how they like it.
Excellent idea! I would support that wholeheartedly!!
Yes, it really is cute how this future cabinet member can decide for himself that a federal law can and should be administered by states. Can't wait til the Dept of Justice says they Military can and should be overseen by the states. Maybe we will see the title of Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces turned over to the states.
It’s very inconsistent what’s ‘state’ and what ‘federal’ issue, they decide that according to what the better way is to impose their will.
Not unlike SCOTUS and ‘originalism’.
That was a non-answer if Ih’ve ever heard one! We have had a national minimum wage for decadesAnd Bessent knows that full well
When I was an active labor lawyer 50 years ago I encountered an employer who had three classes of employees: skilled, unskilled, and women. Trump and Elon Musk are just as ignorant as that employer.
🤦♀️👎. Not shocked though. What does shock me is that people voted for him 😖
Hate to be so cold hearted but I hope they suffer like hell. No sympathy for anyone who voted for the SOB and then reaps the "benefits" (ha ha).
I'm afraid that the suffering you are praying for will be imposed on all of us, even we that voted against him or for Biden.
all the morons who voted for Trump are going to pay for it fairly quickly
Let’s hope they revolt.
Their toxic denial will prevent that but they will indeed be furious at home.
They’re already revolting
OMG!! Did you hear what this guy’s answer was?!?!! He will do whatever Trump wants him to do!!!! I hope all the non-oligarchs who voted for Trump heard this.
Where have you been? He's not the only one. Trump only chose for each position those who guaranteed to do his bidding. Have a drink and relax. It's gong to be a hell on earth once Trump takes the "oath."
This is just one out of many who are (what’s a good descriptive word?) so “capable” (saying facetiously) for the positions.
Wish I could drink. But I’ll be watching the “show” unravel (I hope). My choice of drinks are coffee and tea. So I guess you could say I’ll be awake most of the time. Lol 😂
I'm a morning decaf and water all the rest of the day myself. But yes, I'm taking Whoopie Goldberg's advice and not thinking about what this clown car might do with T driving. I'm conserving my energy for when he finally acts. They everybody look out cause there will be a reckoning, and all those a** kissing degenerates will get what's coming to them and Mr. T.
Take care. This will definitely be a wild ride. I’m with ya. Have a great day Marsha!
You too, Swain.
Non-oligarchs who voted for him are too busy hating black, brown, Asians, women, and Democrats to pay attention to the truth! But when and if they do, Musk, Zuckerberg, other social media outlets will direct them to believe it’s Democrats fault! And the cycle will continue. Their hate and their religion will shape their ignorant minds to whatever they want them to believe.
Sad isn’t it. Maybe there is still hope out there, somewhere.
Comments like his just show they don’t care a hoot about anyone but themselves.
In the simplest possible term the problem is toxic capitalism. Rigged by wealthy white men to profit wealthy white men. Laws, rules, standards and procedures created and shaped to favor WWM. The people are the losers. It has happened slowly over decades and now it will be put on Celsius boosted overdrive. They see their chance to create a kleptocratic oligarchy and they are going to feed it steroids. The pain will be felt by everyone who is not them.
You stated it perfectly. Bless you.
This will anger people, but raising the minimum wage will not increase the welfare of people. I worked for minimum wage 50 years ago. It wouldn’t pay the rent or buy you a house or a car even 50 years ago. It is a minimum. Only organized labor can raise the standard of living.
Minimum wage was really Neverending to buy you a house or finance a brand new luxury car. And it certainly isn't going to do that now. When my local Dunkins in a rural red area of far Northern Upstate New York is desperately seeking workers and posting a $16 starting wage-- and can't keep competent workers because they leave for BETTER higher paying jobs-- we have a problem. Bernie as usual nails it. This pock like all OTHER of the Cabinet Of Corruption will do his masters bidding and as per usual the working people will be screwed. But this is EXACTLY what millions voted for!!
I don’t have any sympathy for the “earning less than 50k” who voted for Trump. None. At. All. Let them struggle on $7.25 an hour and see how they like it. There needs to be punishment for Trump supporters.
I'm disgusted with these billionaires that think so lowly of the American worker. This is bullshit but anyone who voted for Trump is getting what they deserve. Unfortunately, the majority of American workers are so easily conned. They FAFO and now the nation as a whole will suffer.
I hope that they get everything that they voted for and that they learn the lesson that is coming.
They won’t learn anything!
I have trumpers in my own family. Most are blue collar workers. Even though they understand that $7,25/hour are poverty-level wages, they continue to auger themselves down the insane rabbit hole of trumpism. I consider myself fairly smart and reasonably intelligent, but trying to understand the mind set of trumpers is an effort in futility.
'auger themselves down the insane rabbit hole '... perfect description
The poor ignorant bigots who voted for trump and the oligarchs will be told it’s the dems fault and they will believe anything dear leader tells them.
I hope they get everything planned for them in project 2025. Stupid uninformed brainwashed fucks. I give up. I’ll get my tax cut and they can eat cake.
The throwaways. There you have it. They are regarded as less-than-human. Their suffering is of no measure to Trump and the rich fat cats.
mudsills don't deserve more money, to paraphrase a 19th century senator
Was not familiar with this term. Thank you. So, if I have this right you are in full support of the rich walking on the backs of the poor.
exactly opposite. we the 90% are being treated like mudsills.
Got it. Thank you for this cllarification. "They" started the downward spiral for working America with Ronald Reagan and his "trickle down" theory. Yello water peeing on us. Many of the Trumpers will have a rude awakening when they experience the "real" story.. Sadly, we will end up being among them. what with Ignorance and suffering love of company. Btw, I like that term, "mudsill".
I learned it from Dr Heather Cox Richardson in her historical discussions of 19th c American politics. it's a perfect description of how we are looked upon by the ‘tech billionaire oligarchy, isn't it?
I see you also are a fan of Dr. Rchardson. I am a subscriber to "Letters from an American". Dr. Richardson is brilliant. Her commentaries show no bias one way of the other. As to the wealthy and super wealthy, I do not begrudge their financial successes. I do begrudge their greed and their failure to "fair share".
Anyone who made only the Federal minimum wage or less and voted for Trump must, by definition, be eligible for additional Social Security disability benefits.
It has always been a goal of the GOP to shut down Social Security and put the Trillions it's holding to "better use." That could happen with T at the helm. It's a constant fight to save Social Security and Medicare.
Provided that they are willing to jump through the years of hoops that are required to get such benefits.
Must become an AUTOMATIC cash payment, disbursed monthly or weekly, upon reported wages to IRS.