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Current Events => Economics => Topic started by: J P Sousa on August 20, 2013, 04:22:55 PM

Title: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: J P Sousa on August 20, 2013, 04:22:55 PM: Obama's spreading the wealth is working but some people don't have to work. :thatsright:

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Hereâ€™s an offer for you: $38,004 per year, tax free. No work required. Apply at your local welfare office.

In 33 states and the District of Columbia, welfare pays more than an $8-an-hour job. In 12 states and DC, the welfare package is more generous than a $15-an-hour job.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/when_welfare_pays_better_than_work_GGZfz3wTztSW3BoMxn2VrI

:argh:
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Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: Chris_ on August 20, 2013, 04:25:47 PM: If they want to live on welfare, make them pay taxes on it.
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: Wineslob on August 20, 2013, 04:28:13 PM: The new 1%.
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: Fourwinds on August 20, 2013, 07:21:00 PM: $38k....Good god. I work in law enforcement for 30!
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: Dori on August 20, 2013, 07:28:30 PM: No wonder so many people are on the government teat. :mad:
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: seahorse513 on August 20, 2013, 08:09:53 PM: Well aint that just a slap in the face!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :argh:
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: freedumb2003b on August 20, 2013, 08:41:35 PM: Quote from: seahorse513 on August 20, 2013, 08:09:53 PM
Well aint that just a slap in the face!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :argh:

More like a kick in the head.
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: obumazombie on August 20, 2013, 09:27:34 PM: Quote from: Chris_ on August 20, 2013, 04:25:47 PM
If they want to live on welfare, make them pay taxes on it.
And then taxes on the taxes.
Title: Re: When welfare pays better than work
Post by: NHSparky on August 21, 2013, 11:25:34 AM: "Work is for suckers."

That used to be a line from a fictional show. Too bad it became reality.