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GOP Congressman Takes Page From Dem Playbook, Repeals Gravity

As long as we're turning a blind eye toward the way the world works, we may as well get creative.  Club for Growth-supported freshman Congressman and recently elected leader of the Republican freshman class Bill Sali (R-ID) is doing just that.

New Idaho Congressman Bill Sali proposed a bill Wednesday to combat obesity by reducing the Earth's gravity, saying that's no more unreasonable than the Democrats' legislation to increase the federal minimum wage.

Both defy "natural laws," he said.

"The well-intentioned desire to help the poor apparently will not be restrained by the rules and principles of the free market that otherwise do restrain American businesses and workers," Sali told the House of Representatives. "Apparently, Congress can change the rules that would otherwise affect the affairs of mankind."

The 233 Democrats and 82 Republicans that voted for the economically destructive, job-quashing minimum wage hike will presumably have no problem getting on board with Sali's similarly reasoned proposal.

Previously:  Optimal Minimum Wage: $0/Hour

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GOP Congressman Takes Page From Dem Playbook, Repeals Gravity

As long as we're turning a blind eye toward the way the world works, we may as well get creative.  Club for Growth-supported freshman Congressman and recently elected leader of the Republican freshman class Bill Sali (R-ID) is doing just that.

New Idaho Congressman Bill Sali proposed a bill Wednesday to combat obesity by reducing the Earth's gravity, saying that's no more unreasonable than the Democrats' legislation to increase the federal minimum wage.

Both defy "natural laws," he said.

"The well-intentioned desire to help the poor apparently will not be restrained by the rules and principles of the free market that otherwise do restrain American businesses and workers," Sali told the House of Representatives. "Apparently, Congress can change the rules that would otherwise affect the affairs of mankind."

The 233 Democrats and 82 Republicans that voted for the economically destructive, job-quashing minimum wage hike will presumably have no problem getting on board with Sali's similarly reasoned proposal.

Previously:  Optimal Minimum Wage: $0/Hour