And not a single one of us was paid to be there.
June 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
And not a single one of us was paid to be there.
Seems like an ad that says “paid for by the US government” should be an impeachable offense
October 4, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Seems like an ad that says “paid for by the US government” should be an impeachable offense
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
The Hidden Costs of Denying Paid Sick Leave
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
96% of the highest-paid workers in the US have paid sick days.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
Just 38% of the lowest-paid workers get them — including the thousands of retail workers working this holiday weekend.
Only in America do we call working people ‘essential’ but deny them paid sick leave.
We were warned. Only some of us paid attention.
September 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We were warned. Only some of us paid attention.
Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Not that it's not appalling enough, but this is an official US Government post, paid for by our federal tax dollars.
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
April 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
Watching NFL football and just saw a straight up propaganda advertisement paid for by the US Government. I hate this timeline.
September 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Watching NFL football and just saw a straight up propaganda advertisement paid for by the US Government. I hate this timeline.
Remember: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too.
February 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Remember: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
It's up to us to make sure Trump and MAGA Republicans pay for them during the midterms, too.
You paid for it.
You didn't order it.
You can't return it.
Three White House TV ads, a month before the midterms, starring one man: Trump.
“Paid for by the US Government" means paid for by YOU.
PSA or campaign ad?
You decide.
You didn't order it.
You can't return it.
Three White House TV ads, a month before the midterms, starring one man: Trump.
“Paid for by the US Government" means paid for by YOU.
PSA or campaign ad?
You decide.
September 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
You paid for it.
You didn't order it.
You can't return it.
Three White House TV ads, a month before the midterms, starring one man: Trump.
“Paid for by the US Government" means paid for by YOU.
PSA or campaign ad?
You decide.
You didn't order it.
You can't return it.
Three White House TV ads, a month before the midterms, starring one man: Trump.
“Paid for by the US Government" means paid for by YOU.
PSA or campaign ad?
You decide.
One of these was literally a Trump 2024 campaign ad. The only difference is that it now says "paid for by the US government"
JD Vance defends Trump's taxpayer-funded propaganda videos: "If you look at the message of those advertisements, they are not partisan, it's not like we're advocating for a particular candidate"
October 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
One of these was literally a Trump 2024 campaign ad. The only difference is that it now says "paid for by the US government"
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
February 23, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
And they're regressive — taking a higher percentage out of the paychecks of working people than out of the wealthy.
Paid for by US government
October 5, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Paid for by US government
As Trump continues his nonsensical trade war, know the truth: tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the checkout line.
They're eventually paid by us at the checkout line.
July 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As Trump continues his nonsensical trade war, know the truth: tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the checkout line.
They're eventually paid by us at the checkout line.
American consumers should get a rebate check from the US government for all the tariffs we paid, with interest.
Who’s with me?
Who’s with me?
February 21, 2026 at 12:39 AM
American consumers should get a rebate check from the US government for all the tariffs we paid, with interest.
Who’s with me?
Who’s with me?
1. The tariffs are paid by US consumers
2. Greenland isn't for sale
3. Go f**k yourself
2. Greenland isn't for sale
3. Go f**k yourself
BREAKING: Trump says eight European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing U.S. control of Greenland.
Trump says 8 European countries will be charged a 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump says he'll charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European countries because of opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
1. The tariffs are paid by US consumers
2. Greenland isn't for sale
3. Go f**k yourself
2. Greenland isn't for sale
3. Go f**k yourself
We just wanted to say amazing work to everyone this weekend—an estimated 200,000 protesters took to the streets. Elon Musk claims that we are “paid” protesters, and many of us are curious about how to sign up to get paid (/s).
March 31, 2025 at 12:41 PM
We just wanted to say amazing work to everyone this weekend—an estimated 200,000 protesters took to the streets. Elon Musk claims that we are “paid” protesters, and many of us are curious about how to sign up to get paid (/s).
A slush fund to keep Trump's street militia armed and ready. Paid for by us.
This is outrageous. It’s just pure largesse for the president’s family, cronies, and street thugs.
The corruption is mind-blowing.
The corruption is mind-blowing.
May 15, 2026 at 8:45 PM
A slush fund to keep Trump's street militia armed and ready. Paid for by us.
Realizing US citizens paid $166 Billion in illegal tariffs and now it’s being refunded back to corporations instead of us.
April 20, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Realizing US citizens paid $166 Billion in illegal tariffs and now it’s being refunded back to corporations instead of us.
The company told him to take us to Union station and he screamed that he doesn’t get paid enough and is refusing
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 AM
The company told him to take us to Union station and he screamed that he doesn’t get paid enough and is refusing
Undocumented immigrants paid over $70 billion in US taxes last year.
Amazon and Jeff Bezos paid ZERO.
Amazon and Jeff Bezos paid ZERO.
June 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Undocumented immigrants paid over $70 billion in US taxes last year.
Amazon and Jeff Bezos paid ZERO.
Amazon and Jeff Bezos paid ZERO.
"Only one of us is getting paid by the hour here."
April 8, 2024 at 9:30 PM
"Only one of us is getting paid by the hour here."
Unsurprisingly, 60 Minutes ratings are down.
What people like Ellison don’t understand is that many of us wouldn’t watch CBS News, including 60 Minutes, if you paid us.
Like Bezos, they don’t understand that consuming content is as much a statement of values as anything.
What people like Ellison don’t understand is that many of us wouldn’t watch CBS News, including 60 Minutes, if you paid us.
Like Bezos, they don’t understand that consuming content is as much a statement of values as anything.
September 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Unsurprisingly, 60 Minutes ratings are down.
What people like Ellison don’t understand is that many of us wouldn’t watch CBS News, including 60 Minutes, if you paid us.
Like Bezos, they don’t understand that consuming content is as much a statement of values as anything.
What people like Ellison don’t understand is that many of us wouldn’t watch CBS News, including 60 Minutes, if you paid us.
Like Bezos, they don’t understand that consuming content is as much a statement of values as anything.
Fact check: nearly 70 percent of US money for Ukraine actually went to US defense industry to replenish the stocks of OLD stuff that went to Ukraine to use.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
February 16, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Fact check: nearly 70 percent of US money for Ukraine actually went to US defense industry to replenish the stocks of OLD stuff that went to Ukraine to use.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
Much of which we would have paid to destroy as their lifespan expired.
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
January 31, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Reminder: Tariffs aren't paid by other countries.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.
They're eventually paid by us at the check out line.
The tariffs Trump is unleashing tomorrow on Mexico, Canada, and China — our biggest trading partners — are estimated to cost households an extra $1,250 annually.