B Calm
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Thu Jan-04-07 06:30 PM
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Wages for working people are up 2% |
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but, executives saw a 9.47% increase in base salary and a 10.49% growth in base salary plus bonuses and incentives.
According to republicans their economic plan is doing great!
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JuniperLea
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Thu Jan-04-07 06:32 PM
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What is inflation these days?
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Thu Jan-04-07 06:33 PM
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JuniperLea
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Thu Jan-04-07 06:34 PM
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3. How high's the debt pool, Momma? |
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Thu Jan-04-07 07:21 PM
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4. They are? Mine are flat since May 2005. |
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But of course, the 2% is just an average.
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Thu Jan-04-07 07:50 PM
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5. And how much did their health insurance premiums go up? |
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Assuming they even HAVE health insurance.
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Thu Jan-04-07 10:10 PM
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8. Tuition is also up, more than 2 percent |
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Thu Jan-04-07 07:57 PM
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6. Health and home insurance raised twice that or more in some places. - n/t |
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Thu Jan-04-07 07:59 PM
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Thu Jan-04-07 07:59 PM
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7. I got a 5 % raise yesterday. |
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That was 51 cents. Yeah, we're doing great. :eyes: I had the chicken pox last year and it kept me from getting a promotion. Bastards. Duckie
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Fri Jan-05-07 06:32 AM
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9. It's a struggle for all working stiffs... |
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Fri Jan-05-07 07:52 AM
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10. 2% says it all about our economy doesn't it? |
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