DC Democrats Pass $12.50 Minimum Wage Law… Wal-Mart Cancels Three Store Openings
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Gateway Pundit ^ | 7-10-2013 | Jim Hoft
“For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Isaac Newton’s Law of Motion
Washington DC Democrats passed a bill that would require retailers to pay workers at least $12.50 per hour.
Within hours of the decision Wal-Mart announced it was canceling three store openings in the area.
Nice work, Democrats. WTOP reported:
The bill now goes to Mayor Vincent Gray for his consideration. The 8-5 vote was short of the votes needed to override a veto from the mayor.
In a statement, Wal-Mart says the Council has forced the retailer’s hands and it will abandon three planned projects in the District.
“We will not pursue Skyland, Capitol Gateway, and New York Avenue and will start to review the financial and legal implications on the three stores already under construction. This was a difficult decision for us – and unfortunate news for most D.C. residents – but the Council has forced our hand,” the written statement says.
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To: servo1969
Oh, but they feel good about themselves. They’re “good people” because they support a “living wage”.
Doesn’t matter what actually results from their support - the real goal was accomplished - they feel good about themselves.
2 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:24:05 AM by MrB
To: servo1969
This is what they're trying to put in in NYC. How can Liberals go their entire lives so completely clueless about basic economics?
3 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:25:09 AM by YankeeReb
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To: servo1969
Glad this worked out this way.
Those Walmarts were going to end up screwed, it is good this happened up front and that Walmart got out of them.
Now to decide on where to send them...
4 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:25:14 AM by Cringing Negativism Network
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5 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:27:10 AM by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: YankeeReb
They are educated well beyond their intelligence..........
6 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:27:51 AM by Red Badger (Want to be surprised? Google your own name......Want to have fun? Google your friend's names........)
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To: YankeeReb
THIS is all part of the great humanitarian concern Liberals have for the poor and it’s part of their drive for full employment!!! :)
7 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:29:10 AM by SMARTY ("The test of every religious, political, or educational system is the man that it forms." H. Amiel)
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To: YankeeReb
How can Liberals go their entire lives so completely clueless about basic economics?It's called pre-operational egocentrism. It's a stage of development found in most toddlers.
8 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:29:37 AM by 60Gunner (Fight with your head high, or grovel with your head low.)
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To: servo1969
As I understand it, it is not “large retailers like Wal-Mart” but in fact tailored so it is ONLY Wal-Mart. There is a Target store already in the District, no? And there is zero mention of them falling under this bill.
And I haven’t heard any grousing from the other minimum wage workers in DC, no “hey, what about us? We want $12.50 too.” Now why might that be? /rhetorical
Good for Wal-Mart! Tell them to stick it.
9 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:29:57 AM by NonValueAdded (Unindicted Co-conspirators: The Mainstream Media)
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To: servo1969
Why not set the minimum wage at $20? Now, that’s a living wage.
10 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:30:06 AM by Former Proud Canadian (The IRS--a softer Gestapo)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network
In a statement, Wal-Mart says the Council has forced the retailer’s hands and it will abandon three planned projects in the District.
“We will not pursue Skyland, Capitol Gateway, and New York Avenue and will start to review the financial and legal implications on the three stores already under construction. This was a difficult decision for us – and unfortunate news for most D.C. residents – but the Council has forced our hand,” the written statement says
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Killing opportunity for all ...what Democrats do best!
11 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:30:11 AM by LibsRJerks
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Oh, but they will never get blamed for the cutback in jobs; the evil anti-union Walmart will be demonized.
12 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:31:20 AM by 3catsanadog (I love my country; I don't like its government)
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To: servo1969
I don’t know of any plans for WalMart in Detroit but they did just open a Meijer on the corner of Woodward and 8 Mile bringing some 400 jobs. (Meijer is a regional store comparable to Walmart)
That tells me that despite Detroit’s problems, economic freedom wins out over economic oppression.
13 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:31:39 AM by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: cripplecreek
Inner city residents ought to protest. Two family members could get jobs, get married, stay together and earn $16 per hour combined. Their kids could get jobs and save for college.
Oh, well, no ...we can’t have that.
14 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:33:49 AM by LibsRJerks
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15 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:35:09 AM by JohnBrowdie (http://forum.stink-eye.net)
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A lot of congressional staff is going to love this law up until the time they get replaced with unpaid interns.
16 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:36:12 AM by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: servo1969
Particularly stupid because with the extreme cost of living in D.C., market forces probably would have eventually forced Walmart to pay something close to $12.50 to get competent help anyway.
17 posted on Thursday, July 11, 2013 9:37:25 AM by Buckeye McFrog |
