A minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily or monthly remuneration that employers may legally pay to workers. Equivalently, it is the lowest wage at which workers may sell their labor. Although minimum wage laws are in effect in many jurisdictions, differences of opinion exist about the benefits and drawbacks of a minimum wage.
Supporters of the minimum wage say that it increases the standard of living of workers, reduces poverty, and forces businesses to be more efficient. Opponents say that if it is high enough to be effective, it increases unemployment, particularly among workers with very low productivity due to inexperience or handicap, thereby harming less skilled workers and possibly excluding some groups from the labor market; additionally it is less effective and more damaging to businesses than other methods of reducing poverty.
The minimum wage has a strong social appeal, rooted in concern about the ability of markets to provide income equity for the least able members of the work force. For some people, the obvious solution to this concern is to redefine the wage structure politically to achieve a socially preferable distribution of income. Thus, minimum wage laws have usually been judged against the criterion of reducing poverty.
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. ( /ˈmɑːr/; born January 20, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor. Before his current role as the host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher hosted a similar late-night talk show called Politically Incorrect originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC.
Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary, which targets a wide swath of topics including religion, politics, bureaucracies of many kinds, political correctness, the mass media, greed among people and persons in positions of high political and social power, and the lack of intellectual curiosity in the electorate. He supports the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage, and serves on the board of PETA. He is also a critic of religion and is an advisory board member of Project Reason, a foundation to promote scientific knowledge and secular values within society. In 2005, Maher ranked at number 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Bill Maher received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 14, 2010.
Minimum Wage!
Well I had a little trouble with my timetable
So I went on down to see my guidance counsellor
He told me that, I'd never make a dime, If I didn't wise up and make up my mind
"Now sit down son, and let me tell you a tale, about a boy who was smart, but he had to
fail, Well he got good grades, and he got into pot, now he's always high and his grades
are not"
He said to me, "Son, whatcha' gonna be?"
I said, "I'm gonna be a rock star, wait and see"
He said, "Now, son, You're going nowhere fast"
So I looked him in the face and said "KISS MY ASS!"
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
He said "Now boy, tell me seriously"
I said "Something in radio, maybe even TV"
He looked at me like I was something to see, and said "You'd be better off working
at KFC"
I said "I don't like the chicken, and I don't like you"
He said "Now, son, tell me something new...
I've seen a thousand kids, and they're all the same, they like rock music and they dream
of fame, they wanna play their music, and play it loud, well I'll tell ya now, get your
head outta the cloud"
He said "you look away 'cause you know it's true"
I said "No matter what, I'm better off than YOU!"
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
You're gonna make minimum wage and you aint gonna go to college
-Welcome to BurgerDoodle, can I have your order please?
-Oh yes. I'd like a Spiffy Burger with low fat cheese and an order of seasoned curly fries but only if they're cooked in virgin peanut oil.
-Ummm, $7.42 at the second window. Drive through please.
I work on a deep fryer, at a fast food chain
And my employers, Crack the whip and the chains
But what do I get, For my pay?
A couple dollars, is just pocket change
If I save my dough, For a month or so
I couldn't buy a can of coke, It's a joke!
Despite a measly raise, I am starvin' on minimum wage
Despite a measly raise, I am starvin' on minimum wage
I slave every day but I can't afford a date with a babe
Despite a measly raise, I am starvin' on minimum wage
I can't afford to have no fun
So I'm spitting on your toasted bun
I've made this one especially for you
-Yeah, I'll hold the pickle for ya, pal
-How about some special sauce, huh? Enjoy the lung butter
Politically correct and mentally erect
I'm doing everything I can to conserve the best
But life ain't nothin but a bowl a grits
And this United States proud crap makes me sick
People tell me go make a name for yourself
Cause that's the only way you're gonna get outta this hell
I'm gonna try and try and try and do all that I can
But I'll never understand
It's guaranteed I'm making minimum wage
I can't survive this day and age
Home of the free
Land of the brave
I can't survive this day and age
It's guaranteed I'm making minimum wage
I'll take a work strike
Over a tax hike
Any day of the year
And I don't care about anything
As long as those striking ain't bottling beer
Give me a gun let's go get the XXX
He wouldn't mind he's protected by the aliens
I've got a green man in my backyard
This time the goverment has gone too far
It's guaranteed I'm making minimum wage
I can't survive this day and age
Home of the free
Land of the brave
I can't survive this day and age
It's guaranteed I'm making minimum wage
It's guaranteed I'm making minimum wage
I can't survive this day and age
Home of the free
Land of the brave
I can't survive this day and age
Instead of working minimum wage
(Washing dishes everyday!)
I wanted to make my dreams come true!
Nothin' could stop me, I knew I have only one life!
(Life!)
I just believed in myself!
Let them laugh, Let them laugh, Let them say anythin'
Doesn't matter what they say!
I know that I live only one life,
Want to make it wonderful!
Instead of working minimum wage
(Washing dishes everyday!)
I wanted to go, see the world!
Nothin' could stop me, I knew I have only one life!
(Life!)
I just believed in myself!
Just to believe is the hardest thing when you live
In a world of ignorance!
I know that I live only one life,
Want to make it wonderful!
Instead of working minimum wage
I wanted to make my dreams come true!
(Feel the world!)
Instead of working minimum wage
I wanted to make my dreams come true!
(Feel the world!)
Instead of working minimum wage
I wanted to make my dreams come true!
(Feel the world!)
Well, I get up i the morning at six o'clock
Pull on my jeans and I punch the clock
I'm not getting rich, I'm happy as can be
Yeah, minimum wage is the life for me
Well, no fancy stereo in my truck
Just two broken speakers and a lot of luck
I don't have a house, tent city's just fine
It may not be much but it's all mine
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I'm not gettin' rich, I'm happy as can be
We can't afford kids but we got three
Minimum wage, that's the life for me
Yeah, minimum wage...that's the life for me
Well, clippin' coupons from the grocery store
Name brands if you can buy 'em
But generic for the poor
Can't afford to go to no fancy mall
It's the Blue Light Special, and man, that's all
Steak and lobster, don't need that jive
Hamburger Helper keeps me alive
Stand in line at the money machine
But there ain't no cash...ya know what I mean
CHORUS
I had a dream last night I was J. Paul Getty
Eatin' prime rib instead of spaghetti
Had a butler, a maid and bars in my cars
Saks Fifth Avenue and Visa cards
There I was in the city of Paris
Movie stars, fancy restaurants, the Eiffel Tower and me
Diamonds on my hand, had it all first rate
Franklins in my wallet, life sure was great
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