Tsing, I'd prefer that you referred to me as an efficient government type, rather than a big government type. I just wanted to mention that setting a national minimum wage is a power granted to the Federal government by the Constitution under the Commerce clause. This has been tested in the Court (see U.S. v. Darby Lumber Co., 312 U.S. 100, 1941.) States naturally, may at their option legislate a higher minimum wage, because doing so does not violate the federal statute. And that's as it should be in my opinion. Much more interesting are Statutory laws that set aside certain powers granted to the Federal Government under the Constitution and reserve them to the States. One could argue that these statutes are an abrogation of Federal Responsibility. An example would be the McCarran-Ferguson Act. The Constitution is silent on the issue of whether the Federal Government can abrogate it responsibilities by Statute. I would think it certainly can by statute, but not by neglect. I think it would be a very, very bad idea for the Federal government to, by statute, leave setting the minimum wage entirely to the States. The current arrangement is best.
Even though you recently stated you're "not concerned with the size of government"? You can't be both ways, make up your mind.
Language can be a difficult beast sometimes, especially when taken out of context. If you'll please go back and re-quote me in context it would be much appreciated.
Fine, except you have it backwards, the price of gold in dollars on the international market did not go down, it went up, what does this tell you about the supply of dollars? (I won't mention the possibility of the price of gold in dollars being affected by something other than the supply of dollars. That might confuse you. I refuse to take advantage of your ignorance. ) But you are right about one thing, books, you know, those things "written by big govt cronies" in your words, could be very threatening to your biases. But fortunately you're not at danger.
piezoe, Lucrum doesn't care about anything except arguing and personal attacks for those whose ideas he disagrees with or those with ideas he doesn't understand.
no takers? I'm walking through here naked and nobody is getting turned on? Setting a minimum wage ok? Setting a maximum wage bad?
1) While opposed to a min wage in general it's hardly with any religious fervor, hence my asking for evidence an increase is needed. Except for the change in CPI your fellow liberal has failed miserably at proving his assertions. 2)Unlike you however he is smart enough to obfuscate and is at least attempting to make an argument. Weak and unsubstantiated as it may be. 3)It's "you are" or "you're" a dumb ass (two words) you illiterate moron. 4)Where is YOUR argument or contribution for a increase in the min wage? Preferably something besides touchy feely bleeding heart bull shit.
You really should stop with the insults since you're too big of a pussy to back up your talk. I think you've looked up all my past posts. I've think I've already stated my opinion on the reasons I support a minimum wage. Go find it, then get back to us.