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    Minimum Wage Unions: Car wash in New York City = Failure

    Sparagmos, hi again.. I remembered what I posted, I recognized that u misquoted me, that's honestly the reason I responded.. to clear my post. I personally believe/standby that raising minimum wage 5.50 over 6 years is rapid. It's faster than inflation, that's my characterization: rapid. Not...
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    I need help

    Kostilaks, I'm praying for your peace of mind. I'll also suggest, try putting what you are witnessing in context. There are many people looking at/listening to the same things you are. And they are having different interpretations. What u take away from a video is often subjective, not...
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    Minimum Wage Unions: Car wash in New York City = Failure

    Sparagmos, hi.. not sure why you're stating that I'm arguing against an imaginary straw man (in the advocacy for a $15 minimum wage). $15 minimum wage has a large, visible advocacy.. it's not a random number I'm suggesting (?) Also confused why u quoted me as fearing a minimum wage increase...
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    Confederate States of America: What Would've Happened if the South Won the Civil War.

    Agreed. I've done a lot of reading on Border States over the years (especially Maryland & Delaware).. Maryland, true Border State.. Southern society, that didn't secede, but was also largely, initially opposed to fighting the seceding deep South (to a point of riotous resistance). Also...
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    Minimum Wage Unions: Car wash in New York City = Failure

    Hi.. I'm gonna address the minimum wage increase in food service; something I believe is overlooked. If a relatively sharp & rapid increase is implemented for entry level employees, then the wages of crew leaders & asst manager will have to increase quickly & commensurately.. Seems like that is...
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    College Football 2018

    Looking forward to the Bowl season..
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    Michelle Obama's "Becoming" sold more than 1.4 million copies in first week

    Tulc, I don't think the facts, or opinions, related to Trump are what characterize the derangement.. I believe it has to do with obssesive hatred. If someone continuously fixates on, and criticizes, a neighbor, an ex-spouse, a single ethnic group, etc..(I think) the facts and/or opinions being...
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    A Defense of Beauty: Lutherans and Church Art -- Great Article

    The 2016 Pew Research u cite has Evangelical Lutherans toward the high(er) end of Christian denominations listed. (I count them as #5 of Christian denominations, with 14 below them.. if my count was correct.) And they have one of the lowest % below 30K a year. I wouldn't characterize that as...
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    A Defense of Beauty: Lutherans and Church Art -- Great Article

    76, 'Pay as well' as what (?) Professions within other Christian denominations (?) Could you cite a source showing that Lutheran median household incomes are toward the low end of Christian' household incomes (if that's what you're stating). Incidentally, hope everyone @ CF had a good...
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    NFL off-season News (6)

    I love Thanksgiving NFL games. One of my favorite holiday traditions..
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    Republicans want to drug test for unemployment benefits

    Sparag, hi. What is your source on 'most jobs don't drug test..' (?) I'm asking because the last 3 or 4 jobs I've had, all drug tested me before my hiring was finalized. That's just my anecdotal experience, but I think drug screening is a lot more common than u suggest.. I agree with u tho...
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    History questions with obvious answers - that are wrong.

    A common, and understandable, misconception I encounter.. the Civil War abruptly ended @ Appomattox. There were several subsequent Confederate surrenders after Appomattox. Johnston was still in the field, etc.. A historical debate/revision I've been interested in recently.. is the assertion...
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    College Football 2018

    Iowa demolished Lovie Smith's Illinois yesterday (63-0). It ties the greatest margin of defeat in Illinois' history (1906). This is the Iowa team I was anticipating. I was disappointed to see Maryland eventually lose to Ohio St. When I left my house, Maryland was up with only about a minute...
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    Billy Idol becomes US citizen holding US flag during oath

    Wonder if Idol let out a Rebel Yell after his oath was finished..
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    Last TV Show You Watched (2)

    Michael J Fox's last starring episode on Spin City.. I had seen it before, but forgotten most of it. Had some touching scenes..