Out-of-touch Dem. Cory Booker hits nerve with whiny tweet about 50-hr work week

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The “war on work” got a shot in the arm Thursday after a New Jersey senator tweeted his displeasure for those who care to better their lives the old fashioned way.

Democrat Sen. Cory Booker built a reputation as an amiable fellow during his term as Mayor of Newark from 2006 – 2013. But he shocked many folks when he tweeted that someone who works 50 hours per week (isn’t that about the standard nowadays?) to escape poverty is somehow “not right.”

Not right: A min. wage-earning single parent of two must work 50 hrs/week to escape poverty. http://t.co/QafnNscfql

— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) May 7, 2015

Those who live in the real world were quick to respond, offering Booker some advice and priceless perspective. (Warning, some harsh language ahead.)

.@CoryBooker Working hard to escape poverty is overrated, amirite?!

— The Real Bepo (D) (@TheRealBepo) May 7, 2015

@CoryBooker so get government out of the private sector. Rescind harmful regulations.

— Adam D Brown (@aduanebrown) May 7, 2015

@AceofSpadesHQ @CoryBooker In many parts of the world, they work 6 days a week. Here…not so much.

— Jay Lampert (@MortChristenson) May 7, 2015

Cory Booker’s position is easy if you understand Democrats want a living wage regardless of employment status.

— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) May 7, 2015

Man, someone can work 50 hrs a week on min wage & escape poverty. I see that as an amazing opportunity. Cory Booker thinks it’s horrifying

— The Real Bepo (D) (@TheRealBepo) May 7, 2015

.@CoryBooker not right that they work 50 hrs/week? You think the middle class is paying its bills & funding social programs on fewer hours?

— Lilac Sunday (@LilacSundayBlog) May 7, 2015

JFC. It’s called a work ethic, you complete dullard. That’s how people rise up from your war on poverty. https://t.co/p5G0RqyuJF

— Dean of Debauchery (@Simplekindoffan) May 7, 2015

We know politicians enjoy ample time off and primo benefits, but that’s not how it works for those who pay their generous salaries.

@AceofSpadesHQ @CoryBooker you know what – most dudes in tech and start-ups accept 80+ hours a week, cause they want to succeed…

— Andrew Colclough (@wtc) May 7, 2015

I’ve never worked less unless I was on vacation and even then I put in a couple hrs a day! @AceofSpadesHQ @CoryBooker

— Stacey Lennox (@ScotsFyre) May 7, 2015

@AceofSpadesHQ @CoryBooker When I was on minimum wage I couldn’t help but WANT to work 50 hours a week.

— The Juude (@juukuchi) May 7, 2015

Dear @CoryBooker, I am currently beginning my 45th hour of work this week, and it’s only Thurs. It’s how real jobs are moron. @ScotsFyre

— Rusty Shackelford (@rshackelford14) May 7, 2015

@AceofSpadesHQ @CoryBooker Hopefully by retirement I can stop clocking 60-hour weeks.

— JWF (@JammieWF) May 7, 2015

You might be able to go down to 40 hours at “retirement” – if you’re lucky.

https://t.co/ky0uzz1Mrr https://t.co/WJNJwe3Uen

— Drain (@shane_the_drain) May 7, 2015

Good one.

H/T: Twitchy.com

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