| Not taking a stance, but this exchange seems kind of suspect: braindongle 43 minutes ago [-] Seriously. "the consequences of high minimum wages, excessive taxation, and mandate-happy public policy are not limited to the death of cheap sandwiches." No leap to conclusions about causality there. Nope. Can't possibly be that greedy bastards simply used this policy change as an excuse to make a statement.
reply igravious 27 minutes ago [-] Haha. You and I both just simultaneously quoted the same absurdity and both followed it up with sarcasm. :)
reply mikeash 43 minutes ago [-] I think the article grinds its axe way too hard, but I see no attempt to disguise it as neutral reporting.
reply igravious 44 minutes ago [-] Choice quote, “Sadly, the consequences of high minimum wages, excessive taxation, and mandate-happy public policy are not limited to the death of cheap sandwiches.”
I know, right? Isn't it just awful that the working poor might get a decent living wage and decent public services. It's enough to make you puke. /s The blog is aptly titled: "Hit & Run" reply braindongle 40 minutes ago [-] Haha. You and I both just simultaneously quoted the same absurdity and both followed it up with sarcasm.
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