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Successful_Order_638 t1_iui4r4s wrote

Reply to comment by Hellrazor32 in Accurate by seanner_vt2

Phil Scott vetoed a minimum wage increase.

https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Vt-Gov-Scott-vetoes-minimum-wage-bill-567747671.html

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headgasketidiot t1_iui83rx wrote

Don't forget just-cause evictions in Burlington and the rental registry, both of which were supposed to address this problem.

The entire country descends further into crisis by the day, and we continue to elect a governor who, by his own admission in the last debate, doesn't have any new ideas; he wants to continue what he's been doing because he says it's working. Everyone agrees the status quo is fucked, but most people are going to vote for the personification of the status quo for governor. I don't understand.

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_iujxbe0 wrote

I was out last election and a younger guy brought him up. I asked what he thought about Scott. He said, "He's a great guy! He took us out in his limo to a game!" "Wow, yeah, very cool, so what do you think of his platform?" "Huh? He's great, really nice, great guy", "What does he stand for and how does that affect you and your family?" "Huh? I don't think he has a platform. I don't want to talk to you anymore".

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ricolageico t1_iukaqmi wrote

Say what you will about Phil Scott, but I can almost certainly guarantee he doesn't travel in a limo.

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SirRandyMarsh t1_iuk2k6v wrote

Wait do you guys not know Vermont has never voted a governor out of office?

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lookitssupergus t1_iui81vf wrote

It's almost, as with every Republican, Scott is a massive piece of shit.

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Successful_Order_638 t1_iui9o56 wrote

Scott’s nice guy routine is so tired.

To paraphrase, if you are sitting around a table with four assholes, you just might be the fifth one.

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mountainofclay t1_iujlxoq wrote

Are you trying to say Phil Scott has acted mostly to benefit his business buddies? Say it ain’t so!

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murrly t1_iuimdj8 wrote

I honestly don't understand how a minimum wage increase wouldn't just lead to rental price increase?

Like... if you make more money, people/companies are just going to charge more money for the same things aren't they? Not being combative, but honestly never really understood how increasing minimum wage doesn't just lead to more expensive product.

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ChickenGuzman t1_iuinepo wrote

That’s why we need rent control.

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murrly t1_iuiw5ki wrote

Would rent control follow inflation? I could see that working. Rents are only allowed to rise in step with inflation.

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_iuj0202 wrote

What about units with heat or hot water included. Inflation does not include energy prices.

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murrly t1_iuj66it wrote

Idk, not an economist. Wasn't say yea or nay. Just curious to see what people who support rent control and minimum wage increases have to say on the matter. I also believe inflation is normally set by lots of factors, energy being one of them.

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thisoneisnotasbad t1_iuj760m wrote

It’s not but I think tying rent to inflation is a bad idea.

>”Key Takeaways. Core inflation is the change in the costs of goods and services but does not include those from the food and energy sectors. Food and energy prices are exempt from this calculation because their prices can be too volatile or fluctuate wildly.“

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mountainofclay t1_iujpxod wrote

Right. The energy and food sectors are exempt when figuring the National inflation rate. Funny how those industries are excluded. Petroleum and industrial agribusiness. Who needs gas and food anyway, sheesh!

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_iujzjt1 wrote

We are now at high global inflation largely due to energy costs. Also infrastructure failures with minimal to no maintenance over 40 years. Also, globalizing commerce to the extent that our nation's farms and ranches are decimated. (Soy, China, Tariffs. Corporate farms and real estate. etc and etc.) When we're not watching what politicians are up to, theyre changing laws to benefit cronies vs constituents. Don't get me started (too late!). https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/09/inflation-rising-food-energy-prices-economy/

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Electrical-Bed8577 t1_iujxhyf wrote

Rents should raised no more than 2% per year, in step with property taxes. Wages should follow inflation, i.e. round up to 5% as inflation hits and stays at 8% a quarter and if over 11%, round up to 10. 5x5. Dual edge sword tho, if you want to base your income on inflation quarterly, like a balloon, up then down. This is for employees 25 and older, as migrants, teens and college kids have and will continue to be treated like interns. Old people with money want to use young/new people, regardless of how smart they are. You have to make your case as an individual for a raise and collectively in adverse working conditions.

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mountainofclay t1_iujmrwl wrote

An increase in minimum wage wouldn’t really effect most people but it sure would make it easier to afford to heat your home if you are poor….or have better health care…or save a little to invest…or…or..we’ll you know.

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stogorec t1_iuj7ar9 wrote

In New Hampshire the minimum wage is $7.25 yet the average NH renter earn 25% more than the average VT renter.

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CHECK_FLOKI t1_iuiv95v wrote

Lol. You think minimum wage increase will solve the problem?

The only way housing/rental costs can go down is by building more units. As long as Burlington does not incentivize more units being built, it's just a race to the highest bidder and then you'd need another minimum wage hike in 5 years.

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Successful_Order_638 t1_iujhsdj wrote

Sounds like a good argument for UBI and guaranteed housing. Thanks. I’ll be sure to credit you.

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CHECK_FLOKI t1_iujjbsq wrote

Universal basic income? Guaranteed housing for every Tom, Dick and Harry too?

How to lose an election should be the title of your manifesto... Comrade. Lol

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