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12. It funny how paying workers...

Sun Jul 6, 2025, 11:49 AM

Jul 6

... $15 and hour will drive up the price of a Big Mac, but paying the CEO $8,000+ an hour doesn't. How does that work? Explain it to me like I'm 5.

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Why? [View all] applegrove Jul 5 OP

Because, because, because... Godot51 Jul 5 #1

I always wondered why a 50 cents raise for workers Farmer-Rick Jul 5 #2

Actually as the filthy-rich Farmer-Rick Jul 7 #22

They Lie. Joinfortmill Jul 5 #3

I refuse to use self-checkout when grocery shopping. Gimpyknee Jul 5 #5

I don't like it either. applegrove Jul 5 #6

I always wondered that too Figarosmom Jul 5 #7

New Jersey Mossfern Jul 6 #11

The short answer is: "I don't work here." Iggo Jul 6 #14

How did that turn out? n/t aggiesal Jul 7 #20

It funny how paying workers... GiqueCee Jul 6 #12

Rich people tell big lies to poor people. Iggo Jul 6 #15

Exactly 👍 TommieMommy Jul 6 #13

K&R spanone Jul 6 #17

As I stand in line waiting to be checked out republianmushroom Jul 6 #19