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Minimum Wage Enforcement Begins in Seattle

Posted on February 1, 2016 by DBP

This is a good thing. I didn’t like the way Seattle pushed through the new minimum, but now that it’s here, it’s good to see the City enforcing it. That will keep scofflaw businesses from gaining an unfair advantage over … Continue reading →

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Robin Hood, Inc.

Posted on October 20, 2014 by DBP

This story should not come as a surprise to anyone, since Seattle has the highest percentage of hero-hypocrites in the nation, per capita. It’s almost too easy to be a hero here. All you have to do is kvetch about … Continue reading →

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Will a $15/hour minimum wage hurt Seattle business?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by DBP

I recently asked the Seattle City Council to share with me any data they were looking at in their deliberations on the proposed minimum wage hike for Seattle. They sent me two studies, which I have linked for you below. … Continue reading →

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Kshama Sawant: Super Genius

Posted on April 1, 2014 by DBP

Here’s a genuine quote from Ms. Sawant. I know it’s authentic because I got it from the Facebook page of one of her fans. Besides that, it just sounds like her: “You know that your poverty is not a result … Continue reading →

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New Minimum Wage for Seattle: Where’s the Data?

Posted on March 19, 2014 by DBP

Let me start this post by saying that I have no official opinion on Seattle City Council Member (and self-proclaimed socialist) Kshama Sawant’s proposed $15/hr minimum wage for Seattle workers. Of course, I’d like to have an opinion on it, … Continue reading →

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