The Obamanation

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Originally Posted by lookout123

No we don't. We have the ability to raise incomes across the board, thus bringing everyone above the current poverty line. Yippee! oh wait, what was the definition of inflation again? If minimum wage is $50K/year, within a short period of time it will cost $60K to be above the poverty line. That is how it works, like it or not.

It also depends on what you call "poverty". 3 square meals and a roof over your head is unheard-of luxury, historically speaking.