Would you...

[Macfistowannabe]

...pick lettuce for $50 an hour?
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You know, it honestly didn't bother me until now that we have so many wealthy politicians who are out of touch with us.

I know without a doubt that John McCain would never pick lettuce for $50/hour with all the money he has.

I'm not blaming him for being wealthy. As a capitalist, I accept it. But when his wallet distracts him from relating to normal people, his demotivation and criticisms on America's work ethic are not good for the country.

Agree or disagree?

 

[Bono'sTyee]

When I worked on a farm I was paid by barrel not by hour...

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

i guess picking lettuce would suck, but 50 bucks an hour over a normal 40 hour work week comes out to over $100,000 per year... so, uh, yea... i would.

your point?

 

[Justin24]

I would for 50, hell even if it was 25-30 bucks an hour I would.

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

do i get lettuce picking benefits? 'cause if i do, then sign a brotha up

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

(double post... my bad)

 

[BVS]

Are we missing some context or something?

 

[Salome]

there are indeed many things I would do for 50 dollars an hour

 

[deep]

I would for 50, hell even if it was 25-30 bucks an hour I would.

how much stoop labor experience do you have

how long do you think your back would last?

you could easily earn 25-30 + an hour
with your own car detailing business

 

[Justin24]

how much stoop labor experience do you have

how long do you think your back would last?

you could easily earn 25-30 + an hour
with your own car detailing business

I don't have much experience, but I learn quickly. Don't know.

 

[randhail]

no worries if your back goes out...hello workman's comp!

 

[Justin24]

yup, and Oh how it would feel to be lazy and relax. LOL even with the pain.



kidding about that

 

[nathan1977]

Came in when I heard someone's giving away $50/hr lettuce plucking jobs. Sign me up!

 

[Headache in a Suitcase]

what about cabbage... can i pick cabbage too?

 

[TranceEnding]

no worries if your back goes out...hello workman's comp!

$50 an hour for picking lettuce sounds like a pretty good deal ... but I have no doubt that you would absolutely have to work your ass off for it (not that there's anything wrong with working hard!)

I really don't think though that any amount of money is worth damaging your back for. I work in aged care (in a nursing home) which I absolutely love. It's pretty demanding physically, which I don't mind, but I've managed to strain my back on a couple of occassions. It's no fun spending a week (or even two) lying flat on your back because it's too excruciating to walk!!

Politicians doing hard manual labour?!!? I'd like to see that

 

[Dismantled]

I grew up on a farm...and I had to do that shit for free sign me up

 

[randhail]

Lets see here, we've got a lot employees on interference farm making $50 an hour and probably all driving cadillacs, but will anyone buy our $30 a head lettuce?

 

[Bluer White]

Lets see here, we've got a lot employees on interference farm making $50 an hour and probably all driving cadillacs, but will anyone buy our $30 a head lettuce?

Expensive lettuce, but it's all organic !!!

 

[Macfistowannabe]

Are we missing some context or something?

Yes. McCain's comments about "nobody would pick lettuce, not even for $50 an hour" exposed how delusional the man really is. He can't relate to the Average American, and his comments only amplify that.

 

[Macfistowannabe]

do i get lettuce picking benefits? 'cause if i do, then sign a brotha up

Health, dental, stock options, & 401K.

 

[maycocksean]

Yes. McCain's comments about "nobody would pick lettuce, not even for $50 an hour" exposed how delusional the man really is. He can't relate to the Average American, and his comments only amplify that.

Well, clearly many people are picking lettuce and for a hell of a lot less, so what's his point?

Is he pointing out that "nobody" i.e. no American would pick lettuce? And if so is that commentary on the work ethic of the Average American? Or is he saying that "nobody" as in nobody would choose to pick lettuce if they had a choice because it is such horrible, inhumane work?

I think still more context for this statment is needed. At least I need it anyway.