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Starry Messenger

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5. They exist!

Reply to Warpy (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 2, 2015, 05:59 PM

Jun 2015

I couldn't believe it either, but last year I found a conservative trade-union website that was full-bore for trickle-down--there hain't be no jobs unless we make the boss rich! I swear it is a form of self-loathing.

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Is trickle-down economics science or scam? [View all] Starry Messenger Jun 2015 OP

Thanks for posting!! arcane1 Jun 2015 #1

It's a handy link to have for the reactionary friend or relative on our lists. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #3

I had a conversation much like that with my parents last year arcane1 Jun 2015 #6

Bookmark it! Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #7

After 35 years of it, is anyone really asking that question? Warpy Jun 2015 #2

They exist! Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #5

Businesses will always say that raising the minimum wage is a bad idea. RoccoR5955 Jun 2015 #4

Ever notice that they shut up within 6 months of an increase Warpy Jun 2015 #8

I know that when I have money, I spend it. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #9

Businesses said the same thing about calls for ending child labor and personal abuse appalachiablue Jun 2015 #12

It's the science of scam thelordofhell Jun 2015 #10

Well put. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #11