• AA5B@lemmy.world
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            They just pile on the racism, another layer deeper. “Sure, they’re not taking my job, but all the blacks voted Trump because immigrants take their minimum wage jobs”…… my own brother. I just don’t even know where to begin

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            2 months ago

            Here’s the thing though. There’s a very good (IMO) argument that says they should have a point. It should be that picking produce complies with minimum wage and social security tax regulations, and that employers who ignore those things to peddle the jobs to those who are most vulnerable and feel most strongly compelled to work for absolute slave-wages are heavily prosecuted, regardless of who they actually hire for the work.

            Harvesting crops should be paid at a rate such that documented citizens do also want those jobs, not at a rate that guarantees only the most desperate among us will do the work.

            (And it should be easier to come in legally for such work etc etc)

            I don’t know why in all our fighting about immigration that more of our anger (and legislative action) isn’t directed at these employers.

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    2 months ago

    “Food prices are just too damned high!”

    – Person who orders McDonald’s delivery every meal from an app

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    2 months ago

    Also blocking the sidewalk. Peak.

    Edit: I mean, you could fit a small car between them. Just back up 'til you hear the Truck Nutz hit then stop.

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      This is the absolute biggest downside for me when I cross the 8 lane highway to walk in and enjoy the rich people neighborhood near me. Either literally no sidewalks on some streets, or the fucking land boats blocking the entire sidewalk.

      The knowledge of widespread Ring cameras is the only thing that keeps some people’s trucks from getting keyed to shit, is all I’m saying.