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It is most definitely a mixed bag and economists generally disagree on some

aspects of unemployment. One thing is clear though; a higher minimum generally results in higher unemployment or sometimes lower take home for unskilled labor at the cusp. The city of Seattle has a $15 minimum wage, for example, and in 2018 that resulted in that labor pool losing $125/month. On the other hand, the state of Washington has had the highest rate of job growth in the country the last couple of years, so there are definitely multiple factors.

I don't mind if the D's advocate for a minimum wage because I think generally it results in greater purchasing power and more job growth, but I also think it might be an anachronistic concept. They should advocate more for UBI. I think that's where we're headed with automation.

(In response to this post by Hoodafan)

Posted: 07/08/2019 at 7:32PM

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The party for the working poor ladies and gentleman. -- Hoodafan 07/08/2019 5:43PM

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I just...threw up...in my mouth...a little bit. ** -- hoolstoptheheels 07/09/2019 2:21PM

It is most definitely a mixed bag and economists generally disagree on some -- Seattle .Hoo 07/08/2019 7:32PM

I guess UBI will put the brakes on free college ** -- Tuckahokie 07/08/2019 8:09PM

I'd put that puppy on the back burner. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 07/08/2019 10:07PM

Money for Nothing. And your chicks for free. ** -- TpkeHoo 07/08/2019 7:48PM

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Wont need robots if nobody has any money to buy whatever it is they are -- southdenverhoo 07/09/2019 07:24AM

That is going to happen no matter what. ** -- Seattle .Hoo 07/08/2019 7:33PM

Sure, but the more expensive you make -- BocaHoo91 07/08/2019 7:50PM

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I’m not really sure that’s the right question -- 111Balz 07/08/2019 9:04PM

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Balzie’s employer pays him big coin to post on a message board all day. ** -- BambooHoo 07/08/2019 10:15PM

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You forgot STFU and didn't call him an asshole. Slipping... -- BFKDHokies 07/09/2019 12:13PM

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