What happens when you raise the minimum wage?

Without getting into a discussion on what it should be, what's fair and all that. I just want to discuss what happens when it goes up. Based on my experience hourly employees value themselves on how much over the minimum wage they make. When it goes up those people want to get a raise so they maintain that difference. They will be unhappy and feel underpaid if they don't get that raise.

Raising the minimum wage has more of an impact than most people grasp. Some people don't understand this, they think statically. They don't understand the effect changing something as fundamental as this will have. They just assume this extra cost will come from employer profits. What actually happens is quite different. Businesses have to maintain a certain profit to stay in business. When a cost goes up they have to offset that by cutting costs or raising prices. Raising prices is never a good idea because when something is more expensive people buy less of it. That would kill the business. So cutting costs is what is usually done. That means cutting the labor costs because other costs usually can't be cut, rent, utilities, etc. They will cut labor costs by a combination of shorter hours, eliminating some jobs and asking people to work harder to get the job done. The effect of all this is that workers on the low end of the wage scale will be the first hurt which is exactly the people the proponents of raising the minimum wage want to help.

Antarctic crew build ice helipad to help rescuers | Mail Online

Global warming scientists forced to admit defeat... because of too much ice: 

Stranded Antarctic ship's crew will be rescued by helicopter

Has anybody seen my old friend Al, I wonder what rock he's hiding under...

Media Reacts: A Christmas Present Or Two Or Ten Edition

New York Times releases bombshell report on Benghazi attack

New York Times releases bombshell report on Benghazi attack | Fox News Video

Fracktivists weep: Fracking saves water and prevents droughts, says study

Fracktivists weep: Fracking saves water and prevents droughts, says study | Fox News 

... For every gallon of water used by fracking, Texas saved 33 gallons by using that water to produce electricity from natural gas instead of coal. ...

But, but, but, say the liberal whackos... I read not to long ago that there are something like 32,000 fracking wells in the US. You don't read much if anything about them causing any problems. That doesn't stop the ignorant nut jobs who irrationally fear that it -might- hurt the water supply. Just about anything -might- hurt the water supply. The upside of fracking is less use of coal, less pollution, and lower cost. Those facts won't stop the, 'fear of progress' left wing liberal nuts from being against it.

President Obama Didn't Go To Church For Christmas

President Obama Didn't Go To Church For Christmas | CNS News

No big deal, no big surprise.

Terry Bradshaw On Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

From October.

A&E Welcomes Phil Robertson Back to 'Duck Dynasty'

A&E Welcomes Phil Robertson Back to 'Duck Dynasty'

It was inevitable...

... The network and the Robertson family announced Friday that Phil will still be part of the series -- and since he didn't miss any filming, his temporary suspension will have no effect on the upcoming fifth season. ...

GOP surges ahead of Democrats in 2014 generic ballot

GOP surges ahead of Democrats in 2014 generic ballot - CBS News 

Democrats woke up Thursday to some gloomy post-Christmas news: they have fallen behind Republicans in the battle to win House and Senate seats in the 2014 election. ...

Don't celebrate yet. Obamacare might not be a big issue in 10 months.

Cracker Barrel Employees Given Script to Explain Phil Robertson Boycott

Cracker Barrel Employees Given Script to Explain Phil Robertson Boycott | TMZ.com 

... How's this for a script. 

    -- Sorry ... we really f***ed this one up.  But hey, we saw which way the wind was blowing so now we support Phil.  And try our cheese eggs.  They're terrific!

Funny...

VA hospital refuses to accept 'Merry Christmas' cards from little kids

VA hospital refuses to accept 'Merry Christmas' cards | Fox News 

... "In order to be respectful of our veterans' religious beliefs, all donated holiday cards are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary team of staff led by chaplaincy services and determined if they are appropriate (non-religious) to freely distribute to patients. We regret this process was not fully explained to this group and apologize for any misunderstanding." 

Hiram Sasser, director of litigation for Liberty Institute, said it was a new low “even for the Scrooges and Grinches at the VA. 

“Targeting the benevolent work of little children for censorship is disgusting,” Sasser told me. “Do the Grinches in the administration of the VA really believe our bravest warriors need protection from the heartfelt well wishes of small children saying Merry Christmas?” ...

Political Correctness run amuck. This is what happens when liberals run stuff.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson and family lash back at A&E | Mail Online

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson and family lash back at A&E | Mail Online

Some interesting background stuff.

Oregon Christmas Tree Harvest With Helicopter. Amazing Pilot!

Video Highlights from the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

I just watched this for the music...

GOP lawmakers accuse EPA of muzzling scientists on climate regulations

GOP lawmakers accuse EPA of muzzling scientists on climate regulations | Fox News

The goal of the left is to eliminate coal altogether. The fact that doing so is impossible makes no difference. The left lives in the 60's with their slogan of, "If it feels good, do it." We live in a country run by fools and idiots.

Who is A&E gonna fire?

Not Phil Robertson that's for sure. I've seen these things develop before and the only recourse A&E has now is to apologize to Phil, blame it on some mid level slump and fire that poor sucker. But I don't think Phil would accept that. He is a class act and wouldn't let A&E off that easy. It's going to be interesting to watch those lefties squirm.

A&E goes duck hunting, shoots self in foot

A&E goes duck hunting, shoots self in foot | Fox News

I agree 100% with this.

Paglia: Duck Dynasty uproar 'utterly fascist, utterly Stalinist'

Paglia: Duck Dynasty uproar 'utterly fascist, utterly Stalinist' | The Daily Caller 

The suspension of Phil Robertson from A&E’s Duck Dynasty is outrageous in a nation that values freedom, according to social critic and openly gay, dissident feminist Camille Paglia. 

“I speak with authority here, because I was openly gay before the ‘Stonewall rebellion,’ when it cost you something to be so. And I personally feel as a libertarian that people have the right to free thought and free speech,” Paglia, a professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, said on Laura Ingraham’s radio showThursday. ...

Liberal elites's political correctness is ruining our country. It's time we took it back!

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support - Missy West Robertson

We want to thank all of you for your prayers and... - Missy West Robertson 

Missy West RobertsonWest Monroe, Louisiana · 26,694 FollowersOptions for this storyWe want to thank all of you for your prayers and support. The family has spent much time in prayer since hearing of A&E's decision. We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word. While some of Phil's unfiltered comments to the reporter were coarse, his beliefs on what is sin are biblical. Phil is a Godly man who follows what the Bible says are the greatest commandments "Love God and love your neighbor," and any implication that Phil would incite or encourage hate is entirely false. We are disappointed that Phil has been placed on hiatus for expressing his personal and constitutionally protected beliefs. We have enjoyed a good relationship with A&E up until this point but as a family cannot imagine the show going forward without the patriarch at the helm. We are in discussions with A&E to see what that means for the future of Duck Dynasty. Again, thank you for your continued support of our family.

The family has decided that the show isn't going on without Phil. They are striking A&E! Now the Asshole and Egotist network can either ask him to come back or lose a fortune when they go to another network. A&E blew this decision big time. They wanted to appease those who they agree with but didn't realize how much it will cost them. Good!

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Gives Drew Magary a Tour

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Gives Drew Magary a Tour

This is the story that the forever enraged picked through to find that one morsel they could feast their hatred on. It sounds a whole lot different when you don't have someone to tell you what you should think about it.

Ann Coulter discusses media's coverage of mass murders

Apple - Holiday - A Harris family holiday

Published on Dec 16, 2013

The full-length Harris family home movie from Apple's 2013 holiday ad, shot entirely on iPhone 5s.

Barbara Walters on Obama: ‘We Thought He Was Going To Be The Next Messiah’

Barbara Walters on Obama: ‘We Thought He Was Going To Be The Next Messiah’ | NewsBusters 

On CNN’s Piers Morgan Live Tuesday, in a brief discussion about President Obama, Barbara Walters actually said, “We thought that he was going to be - I shouldn't say this at Christmastime, but - the next messiah” (video follows with transcript and commentary): ...

Ah, a lifetime member of, "The Loony Left"

Duck Dynasty Star Ducks Barbara Walters Interview--to Go Hunting

Duck Dynasty Star Ducks Barbara Walters Interview--to Go Hunting | CNS News 

Many celebrities look forward to a Barbara Walters interview. Not so with Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson. He skipped the interview to go duck hunting. ...

Apple - Holiday - TV Ad - Misunderstood

Probably the best 2nd Amendment speech ever

Krauthammer On PBS: To Hear Truth About Obamacare, "Try FOX"

Krauthammer On PBS: To Hear Truth About Obamacare, "Try FOX" | Video | RealClearPolitics

Carney On Politifact's Lie Of The Year: Obama, "In A Very Honest Way, Addressed This Question" | Video | RealClearPolitics

Carney On Politifact's Lie Of The Year: Obama, "In A Very Honest Way, Addressed This Question" | Video | RealClearPolitics

Watch his failed attempt to spin what is clearly Obama's bold faced lie!

Politifact's Lie Of The Year: "If You Like Your Health Care Plan, You Can Keep It" | Video | RealClearPolitics

Politifact's Lie Of The Year: "If You Like Your Health Care Plan, You Can Keep It" | Video | RealClearPolitics

The Pale Blue Dot

HT:A

Search continues for stolen truck with $120,000 worth of Hershey's Chocolate

Search continues for stolen truck with $120,000 worth of Hershey's | Fox News

Boy, crooks are dumb, but at least it wasn't radioactive.

Oops!

I just noticed that my posting software was set to post to a different blog. So now you know why you haven't seen anything new here for some time... Sorry, my bad.

Doctor: I am closing my practice because of ObamaCare | Fox News Video

Doctor: I am closing my practice because of ObamaCare | Fox News Video

You can keep your doctor as long as it's not -this- doctor.

50 Siri Voice Commands

Tis the season

Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.

'In honor of this holy season' Saint Peter said, 'You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven.'

The Englishman fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. 'It's a candle', he said.

'You may pass through the pearly gates' Saint Peter said.

The Scotsman reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, 'They're bells.'

Saint Peter said 'You may pass through the pearly gates'.

The Irishman started searching desperately through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.

St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, 'And just what do those symbolize?'

The paddy replied, 'These are Carols.'

And So The Christmas Season Begins. . . . . .


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» Liberalism is a Religion; Hatred is its Sacrament » Commentary

» Liberalism is a Religion; Hatred is its Sacrament » Commentary -- GOPUSA

I have noticed that you can experience this by just mentioning a few names in the presence of liberals. Names like Palin, Bush, and Cheney will create a reaction of abject hatred from liberals. I don't understand why anyone wants to hate so much. It must make for a miserable life. It also makes it impossible to have an intelligent conversation with liberals. Their hatred clouds their minds to the point they can't conduct a conversation about the differences in their viewpoints with those they don't agree with. Therefore, I don't bother and suggest you don't either. After all, you can't change a closed mind.

The Real Story of the Von Trapp Family

The Real Story of the Von Trapp Family

Quite interesting.

Global-warming ‘proof’ is evaporating

Global-warming ‘proof’ is evaporating | New York Post

Despite Al Gore's best efforts he has been unable to, "fool all the people, all of the time."

» Obama Worship Syndrome » Commentary

» Obama Worship Syndrome » Commentary -- GOPUSA 

... On Monday evening, for example, CNN's Piers Morgan considered whether New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie could run for president as an overweight man. Morgan, with stars in his eyes, asked crisis-management expert Judy Smith, "After the perfect Barack Obama -- who's a perfect physical specimen to many people's eyes -- does it matter?" After toweling himself off, Morgan then asked whether Americans could even stomach "a regular kind of guy who likes cheeseburgers and beer, but appears to be a straight talker?" 

Morgan's OWS pales in comparison to MSNBC's Chris Matthews, who infamously declared that Obama made his leg tingle. But that's just the first symptom of Matthews' OWS: He's also declared Obama "the perfect father, the perfect husband, the perfect American," explaining that Obama has "never done anything wrong in his life, legally, ethically, whatever"; he's blamed the sun for Obama's pathetic June 2013 speech in Berlin (it glared off his teleprompter, Matthews insisted); and he's compared Obama to Henry V among others. ...