Monday, October 07, 2019

Some Tweets from David Sirota


  •  32 minutes ago
    Worth adding: private equity firms rely on government workers’ pension money to finance their corporate takeover deals, which enrich private equity executives and often result in mass layoffs.
    3 replies46 retweets73 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     43 minutes ago
    Payday lenders are hosting a big-money Trump fundraiser today, keynoted by Mike Pence—a “thank you” for the Trump pushing millions more consumers into the payday loan debt trap.
    1 reply29 retweets31 likes
     
     
  •  36 minutes ago
    Oh by the way — America gives private equity moguls a lucrative carried interest tax loophole that makes them even richer when they are gutting companies and laying people off 👇🏻
    3 replies28 retweets67 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     12 hours ago
    Was a hard adjustment, but I’ve been taking ’s advice lately and not bringing my phone into the bedroom when I go to sleep. Just charge it in the kitchen. I fall asleep reading a book; and when I wake up I get to spend a few moments with my own brain. Recommended.
    8 replies9 retweets207 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     14 hours ago
    Last year, for the first time on record, the 400 wealthiest Americans paid a lower total tax rate than any other income group.
    742 replies15,402 retweets20,682 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     Oct 6
    The guiding principle of my public service will always be to do the most good for those who are least able to fight for themselves. Why I’ve Fought To Protect Public Education by Nina Turner
    153 replies1,174 retweets4,372 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     Oct 6
    : I am proud to fight every day for a leader who has put forward the most progressive social and economic agenda in modern American history...the represents my longstanding commitment to public schools and teachers.
    1 reply80 retweets282 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     Oct 5
    Today’s proof that southeast Denver is awesome. Congrats to !
    Comrade Brewing Co. claims top honors at Great American Beer Festival
    1 reply6 retweets56 likes
     
     
  •  Oct 5
    The lumberjack is Fixed Heart Bernie, the tree is the GOP
    26 replies79 retweets641 likes
     
     
  •   Retweeted
     Oct 3
    Live shot of Bernie’s recovery this week
    145 replies943 retweets5,692 likes
     
     
  •  Oct 5
    A class act.
    Beto O’Rourke on whether the physical fitness of a candidate matters: “Yes it does. But if you’re asking me about Bernie Sanders specifically... I have no fears.” Says there isn’t a more energetic candidate in the race.…
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