Mike Brady
@notmikebrady.bsky.social
Advocate for a world where compassion reigns supreme ✊ | Anti-fascist thinker 🔥 | Believer in the wisdom of an anti-American monarchy: challenging imperialism & systemic oppression 👑 | Humanity > borders 🌏 | Let’s build a more accessible, fairer future.
If you care about:
Government transparency
Workers’ rights
Social services
Civil liberties
Protecting democracy
Then this movement is for you.
8/8
Government transparency
Workers’ rights
Social services
Civil liberties
Protecting democracy
Then this movement is for you.
8/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
If you care about:
Government transparency
Workers’ rights
Social services
Civil liberties
Protecting democracy
Then this movement is for you.
8/8
Government transparency
Workers’ rights
Social services
Civil liberties
Protecting democracy
Then this movement is for you.
8/8
The protest wasn’t just reactive. It was a promise:
We’re not done.
The next wave of Hands Off! protests is already scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. Organizers are calling for even larger turnouts.
7/8
We’re not done.
The next wave of Hands Off! protests is already scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. Organizers are calling for even larger turnouts.
7/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The protest wasn’t just reactive. It was a promise:
We’re not done.
The next wave of Hands Off! protests is already scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. Organizers are calling for even larger turnouts.
7/8
We’re not done.
The next wave of Hands Off! protests is already scheduled for Saturday, April 20th. Organizers are calling for even larger turnouts.
7/8
In D.C., thousands packed the National Mall.
Speakers included federal employees, veterans, and civil rights leaders—all warning that democracy doesn’t die overnight—it erodes policy by policy, cut by cut.
6/8
Speakers included federal employees, veterans, and civil rights leaders—all warning that democracy doesn’t die overnight—it erodes policy by policy, cut by cut.
6/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
In D.C., thousands packed the National Mall.
Speakers included federal employees, veterans, and civil rights leaders—all warning that democracy doesn’t die overnight—it erodes policy by policy, cut by cut.
6/8
Speakers included federal employees, veterans, and civil rights leaders—all warning that democracy doesn’t die overnight—it erodes policy by policy, cut by cut.
6/8
From Boston to L.A., Columbus to D.C., people flooded the streets with signs like:
“Hands off Social Security”
“Keep your hands off my healthcare”
and
“Stop the corporate takeover of democracy”
This movement is far from fringe. It’s nationwide.
5/8
“Hands off Social Security”
“Keep your hands off my healthcare”
and
“Stop the corporate takeover of democracy”
This movement is far from fringe. It’s nationwide.
5/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
From Boston to L.A., Columbus to D.C., people flooded the streets with signs like:
“Hands off Social Security”
“Keep your hands off my healthcare”
and
“Stop the corporate takeover of democracy”
This movement is far from fringe. It’s nationwide.
5/8
“Hands off Social Security”
“Keep your hands off my healthcare”
and
“Stop the corporate takeover of democracy”
This movement is far from fringe. It’s nationwide.
5/8
A central figure in this political firestorm?
Elon Musk.
Now heading the “Department of Government Efficiency,” Musk is overseeing many of these cuts. He claims it’s saving taxpayers billions.
Critics say it’s gutting public services and silencing oversight.
4/8
Elon Musk.
Now heading the “Department of Government Efficiency,” Musk is overseeing many of these cuts. He claims it’s saving taxpayers billions.
Critics say it’s gutting public services and silencing oversight.
4/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A central figure in this political firestorm?
Elon Musk.
Now heading the “Department of Government Efficiency,” Musk is overseeing many of these cuts. He claims it’s saving taxpayers billions.
Critics say it’s gutting public services and silencing oversight.
4/8
Elon Musk.
Now heading the “Department of Government Efficiency,” Musk is overseeing many of these cuts. He claims it’s saving taxpayers billions.
Critics say it’s gutting public services and silencing oversight.
4/8
What triggered this massive wave of protest?
Mass layoffs of federal workers
Social Security office closures
Cuts to health programs
Anti-immigrant actions
Rollbacks on trans protections
And a growing fear: this isn’t downsizing—it’s dismantling.
3/8
Mass layoffs of federal workers
Social Security office closures
Cuts to health programs
Anti-immigrant actions
Rollbacks on trans protections
And a growing fear: this isn’t downsizing—it’s dismantling.
3/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
What triggered this massive wave of protest?
Mass layoffs of federal workers
Social Security office closures
Cuts to health programs
Anti-immigrant actions
Rollbacks on trans protections
And a growing fear: this isn’t downsizing—it’s dismantling.
3/8
Mass layoffs of federal workers
Social Security office closures
Cuts to health programs
Anti-immigrant actions
Rollbacks on trans protections
And a growing fear: this isn’t downsizing—it’s dismantling.
3/8
Organized by over 150 advocacy groups—from labor unions to LGBTQ+ rights orgs—the protests are a direct response to sweeping policy changes coming out of D.C.
The message?
“Hands off our democracy. Hands off our rights.”
2/8
The message?
“Hands off our democracy. Hands off our rights.”
2/8
April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Organized by over 150 advocacy groups—from labor unions to LGBTQ+ rights orgs—the protests are a direct response to sweeping policy changes coming out of D.C.
The message?
“Hands off our democracy. Hands off our rights.”
2/8
The message?
“Hands off our democracy. Hands off our rights.”
2/8
If you're feeling squeezed, you're not imagining it.
The system's playing 4D chess while you're just trying to afford eggs.
Follow for more real talk on how economic decisions trickle down—hard.
11/11
The system's playing 4D chess while you're just trying to afford eggs.
Follow for more real talk on how economic decisions trickle down—hard.
11/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
If you're feeling squeezed, you're not imagining it.
The system's playing 4D chess while you're just trying to afford eggs.
Follow for more real talk on how economic decisions trickle down—hard.
11/11
The system's playing 4D chess while you're just trying to afford eggs.
Follow for more real talk on how economic decisions trickle down—hard.
11/11
Bottom line:
🧨 Inflation + tariffs = stealth taxes
💸 Tax cuts ≠ guaranteed relief
📈 Rate hikes = a risk of recession
There’s no magic wand. Just tradeoffs—and most of them land on you.
10/11
🧨 Inflation + tariffs = stealth taxes
💸 Tax cuts ≠ guaranteed relief
📈 Rate hikes = a risk of recession
There’s no magic wand. Just tradeoffs—and most of them land on you.
10/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Bottom line:
🧨 Inflation + tariffs = stealth taxes
💸 Tax cuts ≠ guaranteed relief
📈 Rate hikes = a risk of recession
There’s no magic wand. Just tradeoffs—and most of them land on you.
10/11
🧨 Inflation + tariffs = stealth taxes
💸 Tax cuts ≠ guaranteed relief
📈 Rate hikes = a risk of recession
There’s no magic wand. Just tradeoffs—and most of them land on you.
10/11
Here’s the kicker:
Rate hikes are meant to slow the economy down.
Less borrowing → less spending → prices drop.
But if they push too far, you get layoffs and a recession.
9/11
Rate hikes are meant to slow the economy down.
Less borrowing → less spending → prices drop.
But if they push too far, you get layoffs and a recession.
9/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Here’s the kicker:
Rate hikes are meant to slow the economy down.
Less borrowing → less spending → prices drop.
But if they push too far, you get layoffs and a recession.
9/11
Rate hikes are meant to slow the economy down.
Less borrowing → less spending → prices drop.
But if they push too far, you get layoffs and a recession.
9/11
So now you’ve got:
✅ Higher prices (inflation + tariffs)
✅ More expensive debt (interest rates)
✅ Maybe a small tax cut… if you’re lucky
And people wonder why folks are frustrated.
8/11
✅ Higher prices (inflation + tariffs)
✅ More expensive debt (interest rates)
✅ Maybe a small tax cut… if you’re lucky
And people wonder why folks are frustrated.
8/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
So now you’ve got:
✅ Higher prices (inflation + tariffs)
✅ More expensive debt (interest rates)
✅ Maybe a small tax cut… if you’re lucky
And people wonder why folks are frustrated.
8/11
✅ Higher prices (inflation + tariffs)
✅ More expensive debt (interest rates)
✅ Maybe a small tax cut… if you’re lucky
And people wonder why folks are frustrated.
8/11
Then there’s the Federal Reserve’s solution:
💥 Raise interest rates to fight inflation.
Which means:
Mortgages cost more
Credit cards crush you
Car loans balloon
7/11
💥 Raise interest rates to fight inflation.
Which means:
Mortgages cost more
Credit cards crush you
Car loans balloon
7/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Then there’s the Federal Reserve’s solution:
💥 Raise interest rates to fight inflation.
Which means:
Mortgages cost more
Credit cards crush you
Car loans balloon
7/11
💥 Raise interest rates to fight inflation.
Which means:
Mortgages cost more
Credit cards crush you
Car loans balloon
7/11
Now to the “fixes”—
🎁 Tax cuts
The theory: if inflation takes, a tax cut gives back.
Reality: most tax cuts help the top first.
If you’re not in the top 10%, your “relief” might be lunch money.
6/11
🎁 Tax cuts
The theory: if inflation takes, a tax cut gives back.
Reality: most tax cuts help the top first.
If you’re not in the top 10%, your “relief” might be lunch money.
6/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Now to the “fixes”—
🎁 Tax cuts
The theory: if inflation takes, a tax cut gives back.
Reality: most tax cuts help the top first.
If you’re not in the top 10%, your “relief” might be lunch money.
6/11
🎁 Tax cuts
The theory: if inflation takes, a tax cut gives back.
Reality: most tax cuts help the top first.
If you’re not in the top 10%, your “relief” might be lunch money.
6/11
Here’s what they don’t tell you:
Inflation hits everyone, but it’s brutal for working people.
The rich can hedge. You can’t.
5/11
Inflation hits everyone, but it’s brutal for working people.
The rich can hedge. You can’t.
5/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Here’s what they don’t tell you:
Inflation hits everyone, but it’s brutal for working people.
The rich can hedge. You can’t.
5/11
Inflation hits everyone, but it’s brutal for working people.
The rich can hedge. You can’t.
5/11
Inflation is another kind of “hidden tax.”
If prices rise 3%, your money buys 3% less.
Same paycheck, smaller grocery haul.
Your rent’s up, gas is up, insurance is up.
But somehow… that’s not called a tax?
4/11
If prices rise 3%, your money buys 3% less.
Same paycheck, smaller grocery haul.
Your rent’s up, gas is up, insurance is up.
But somehow… that’s not called a tax?
4/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Inflation is another kind of “hidden tax.”
If prices rise 3%, your money buys 3% less.
Same paycheck, smaller grocery haul.
Your rent’s up, gas is up, insurance is up.
But somehow… that’s not called a tax?
4/11
If prices rise 3%, your money buys 3% less.
Same paycheck, smaller grocery haul.
Your rent’s up, gas is up, insurance is up.
But somehow… that’s not called a tax?
4/11
Tariffs = stealth taxes.
You didn’t vote for them.
But your wallet feels them.
Just like inflation. x.com/SpencerHakimia...
3/11
You didn’t vote for them.
But your wallet feels them.
Just like inflation. x.com/SpencerHakimia...
3/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Tariffs = stealth taxes.
You didn’t vote for them.
But your wallet feels them.
Just like inflation. x.com/SpencerHakimia...
3/11
You didn’t vote for them.
But your wallet feels them.
Just like inflation. x.com/SpencerHakimia...
3/11
Let’s start with tariffs—today’s drama.
A tariff is a tax on imported goods.
When the U.S. raises tariffs, the cost gets passed on to you.
So while it sounds “tough on trade,” it often means higher prices at Walmart, not more jobs in Ohio.
2/11
A tariff is a tax on imported goods.
When the U.S. raises tariffs, the cost gets passed on to you.
So while it sounds “tough on trade,” it often means higher prices at Walmart, not more jobs in Ohio.
2/11
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Let’s start with tariffs—today’s drama.
A tariff is a tax on imported goods.
When the U.S. raises tariffs, the cost gets passed on to you.
So while it sounds “tough on trade,” it often means higher prices at Walmart, not more jobs in Ohio.
2/11
A tariff is a tax on imported goods.
When the U.S. raises tariffs, the cost gets passed on to you.
So while it sounds “tough on trade,” it often means higher prices at Walmart, not more jobs in Ohio.
2/11
So next time someone tries to push the "jobs went overseas" narrative—ask them for a source.
If it’s not backed by data, it’s just noise.
America’s building again. 🇺🇸
And the numbers don’t lie.
6/7
If it’s not backed by data, it’s just noise.
America’s building again. 🇺🇸
And the numbers don’t lie.
6/7
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
So next time someone tries to push the "jobs went overseas" narrative—ask them for a source.
If it’s not backed by data, it’s just noise.
America’s building again. 🇺🇸
And the numbers don’t lie.
6/7
If it’s not backed by data, it’s just noise.
America’s building again. 🇺🇸
And the numbers don’t lie.
6/7
Sure, some jobs always move in a global economy. But if you're screaming "Biden shipped jobs overseas!"—you better bring receipts.
Because the numbers?
They’re showing reshoring, not outsourcing.
5/7
Because the numbers?
They’re showing reshoring, not outsourcing.
5/7
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Sure, some jobs always move in a global economy. But if you're screaming "Biden shipped jobs overseas!"—you better bring receipts.
Because the numbers?
They’re showing reshoring, not outsourcing.
5/7
Because the numbers?
They’re showing reshoring, not outsourcing.
5/7
According to PolitiFact, we’ve seen the strongest manufacturing job growth post-recession in 72 years.
Not since WW2 has the U.S. added factory jobs this fast. That’s under Biden.
4/7
Not since WW2 has the U.S. added factory jobs this fast. That’s under Biden.
4/7
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
According to PolitiFact, we’ve seen the strongest manufacturing job growth post-recession in 72 years.
Not since WW2 has the U.S. added factory jobs this fast. That’s under Biden.
4/7
Not since WW2 has the U.S. added factory jobs this fast. That’s under Biden.
4/7
They also beefed up "Buy American" rules, so more federal contracts go to U.S.-based businesses.
Translation: Your tax dollars aren’t funding foreign labor—they’re funding your neighbors.
3/7
Translation: Your tax dollars aren’t funding foreign labor—they’re funding your neighbors.
3/7
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
They also beefed up "Buy American" rules, so more federal contracts go to U.S.-based businesses.
Translation: Your tax dollars aren’t funding foreign labor—they’re funding your neighbors.
3/7
Translation: Your tax dollars aren’t funding foreign labor—they’re funding your neighbors.
3/7
The Biden administration passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which lit a fire under U.S. manufacturing, especially semiconductors.
TSMC, Intel, and others are now building facilities right here in the U.S.
That’s not offshoring. That’s a job's comeback.
2/7
TSMC, Intel, and others are now building facilities right here in the U.S.
That’s not offshoring. That’s a job's comeback.
2/7
April 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Biden administration passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which lit a fire under U.S. manufacturing, especially semiconductors.
TSMC, Intel, and others are now building facilities right here in the U.S.
That’s not offshoring. That’s a job's comeback.
2/7
TSMC, Intel, and others are now building facilities right here in the U.S.
That’s not offshoring. That’s a job's comeback.
2/7