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pinkybum.bsky.social @pinkybum.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
There is an ever increasing cadre of people who keep telling us that we can't tax the rich enough to provide a comprehensive social safety in the US like other countries have. Most of this is disingenuous propaganda but I wanted to post the data which shows the top quintile earn 52% of income:
Chart shows the income percentage of quintiles in the US in 2023. The top 20% earn 52% of the income. The next 20% earn 22%. The middle 20% earn 14%. The next earns 8% and the bottom quintile earns 3%.
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pinkybum.bsky.social @pinkybum.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
"Never Trumpers" and pundits like Yglesias are trying to push the Dems to be center-right. However, what they call "progressive" policies only are so from a US perspective. Universal healthcare, gun control and renewal fuels are embraced by every other country in the world. They are not radical.
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pinkybum.bsky.social @pinkybum.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Strange that Swalwell gets investigated right away whereas Trump gets all his allegations buried by prosecutor after prosecutor over many decades: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Manhattan DA’s office to investigate Eric Swalwell over sexual assault allegations
Democratic representative has denied accusations from former staffer as he faces calls to drop bid for governor
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pinkybum.bsky.social @pinkybum.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
@hcrichardson.bsky.social I am American. I emigrated from the UK in 1994 and became naturalized in 2003. I live in my wonderful home state of California got married and have many friends. I've worked at the same company for over 25 years as an engineer and I contribute to their success every day.
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