Beware of Republicans Bearing Gifts

In several upcoming special elections that Governor “Status” Cuomo has the ability to call for the Republican(t)s are openly saying that the $15 raise in minimum wage is going to be an issue.

Whether they support it or not, there is significant support for the $15 NOW movement in NY and the Republican(t)s know it.

So, how do they deal with it and why should the working class be concerned?

The Republican(t)s could go for a phased implementation over a period of 10 years that would basically see the raise in wages mean nothing because whatever gains are made would be wiped out by inflation.

And we need to remember what inflation really is – it is the capitalist class demanding more profits from the working class. So the producers have to raise prices on everything to meet the demand. It's not like the product is any better. It's just more expensive and potentially made with cheaper ingredients or materials to make the increase in profits possible.

The Republican(t)s could pull a NRA (That's National Restaurant ASSociation) job – as done by Mr 9-9- 9 of the last election cycle, Herman Cain, and get certain classes of workers exempted from the increase. Herman Cain and the NRA worked to have waiters and waitresses, now known as “food servers,” exempted from the pay increases. So back in 1986 when I started working they made $2.35 an hour. Same now. If there was an increase, it was so menial as to be inconsequential. (I remember waitresses crying because they busted their butts working a shift because they needed the money for rent or bills and didn't make enough.)

Who would the Republican(t)s get exempted from the increase? Minors (anyone under 18)? Food Servers? Farm workers? Who would be their sacrificial lamb? Who would be thrown under the bus for the sake of a few votes?

The $15 NOW is popular across the state and the Republican(t) know it.

The working class needs to keep their eyes and ears open and watch what is being done in the halls of power in Albany.

So, first, register to vote. The special elections will be held in November. No vote, no voice.

Then, make sure you vote, either in person or by absentee ballot.

After all the dust an smoke settles, make your voice heard in phone calls, letters, visits to district offices, whatever it takes to let those in power that there will be no games this time. $15 NOW means now.

And there will be no sacrificial lambs.

Actually, we could sacrifice Wall Street and the Banks.

If I remember my Old/Jewish Testament properly, and ancient history, it was ok to sacrifice a fatted calf.

And they are pretty fat if you ask me.