Mat Shum
@spx9k.bsky.social
Business, Economics, Financial Markets, Social Justice, Mental Health, Yoga, and Golf. Also, Screw Elon.
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Mat Shum
@spx9k.bsky.social
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Man, it’s unbelievable how incompetent our leaders have become. I really didn't think that it could get worse. But look, inflation keeps driving prices higher, yet they’re busy pointing fingers during a government shutdown over subsidies that actually help most Americans.
Crazy how we went from "taxing the rich" to giving the rich tax cuts. Make it make sense.
Medicare for All would save $450B a year.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
Every dollar spent on food stamps generates $1.50-$1.80 in economic activity.
Each dollar going to low-wage workers adds $1.20 to the economy overall.
It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford.
It’s about priorities.
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Crazy how we went from "taxing the rich" to giving the rich tax cuts. Make it make sense.
So crazy companies produce more than ever before without paying more.
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 AM
So crazy companies produce more than ever before without paying more.
Never forget, regardless of whether you vote Democrat or Republican, your financial situation has continued to decline.
November 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Never forget, regardless of whether you vote Democrat or Republican, your financial situation has continued to decline.
Don’t give up like the dems did during the gov shutdown!
Starbucks’ CEO makes 6,666x what the average @sbworkersunited.org barista does. It would take less than one day of sales to finalize a fair contract.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
Baristas at Starbucks corporate stores nationwide are on strike to fight this corporate greed and get the fair contract they deserve.
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Don’t give up like the dems did during the gov shutdown!
No one cares… we are more concerned about cutting subsidies and taxes for the rich.
BREAKING: Former Federal Reserve governor Adriana Kugler, who suddenly stepped down in July, repeatedly broke the central bank’s trading rules, trading before policy meetings and blackout periods.
Her husband traded Apple $AAPL, Southwest Airlines and Cava $CAVA and others.
Her husband traded Apple $AAPL, Southwest Airlines and Cava $CAVA and others.
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
No one cares… we are more concerned about cutting subsidies and taxes for the rich.
Congratulations zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
It’s inspiring to see a new generation of leaders emerging. The people chose representation beyond the usual Democrat or Republican labels. They’ve voted for a democratic socialist who genuinely puts the people first.
It’s inspiring to see a new generation of leaders emerging. The people chose representation beyond the usual Democrat or Republican labels. They’ve voted for a democratic socialist who genuinely puts the people first.
Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social)
Mayor-Elect of New York City
zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Congratulations zohrankmamdani.bsky.social!
It’s inspiring to see a new generation of leaders emerging. The people chose representation beyond the usual Democrat or Republican labels. They’ve voted for a democratic socialist who genuinely puts the people first.
It’s inspiring to see a new generation of leaders emerging. The people chose representation beyond the usual Democrat or Republican labels. They’ve voted for a democratic socialist who genuinely puts the people first.
Another reason our leaders are so incompetent: they live in a billionaire bubble, detached from the realities most people face while serving mainly other billionaires and trillionaire corporations.
Donald Trump in an interview just now: The Stock market has hit all time highs many times with virtually no inflation
November 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Another reason our leaders are so incompetent: they live in a billionaire bubble, detached from the realities most people face while serving mainly other billionaires and trillionaire corporations.
Man, it’s unbelievable how incompetent our leaders have become. I really didn't think that it could get worse. But look, inflation keeps driving prices higher, yet they’re busy pointing fingers during a government shutdown over subsidies that actually help most Americans.
November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Man, it’s unbelievable how incompetent our leaders have become. I really didn't think that it could get worse. But look, inflation keeps driving prices higher, yet they’re busy pointing fingers during a government shutdown over subsidies that actually help most Americans.
Can't wait to see what happens in the next 8 years. Hundreds of billions becomes tens of trillions at this rate.
Tax breaks via the BBB
Entitlements slashed
Incomes stagnant
When will we actually start doing something about inequality?
#EconSky
Tax breaks via the BBB
Entitlements slashed
Incomes stagnant
When will we actually start doing something about inequality?
#EconSky
New analysis from Americans for Tax Fairness: US Billionaires added $5.1 trillion to their fortunes since 2017. To put that in perspective, if that money went to the American people instead, every household would get $37,800.
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Can't wait to see what happens in the next 8 years. Hundreds of billions becomes tens of trillions at this rate.
Tax breaks via the BBB
Entitlements slashed
Incomes stagnant
When will we actually start doing something about inequality?
#EconSky
Tax breaks via the BBB
Entitlements slashed
Incomes stagnant
When will we actually start doing something about inequality?
#EconSky
Had so much fun playing at Torrey Pines yesterday! Was the most windy conditions I’ve played, which made it even more fun. Shot 103, birdie on hole 7, and got trapped a couple times in bunkers.
October 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Had so much fun playing at Torrey Pines yesterday! Was the most windy conditions I’ve played, which made it even more fun. Shot 103, birdie on hole 7, and got trapped a couple times in bunkers.
Don’t drink and drive! Buddy got a broken arm owwww
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Don’t drink and drive! Buddy got a broken arm owwww
NGL this was one of the craziest quarters ever for me! Cheers
September 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM
NGL this was one of the craziest quarters ever for me! Cheers
If we keep ignoring this very important topic, you will continue to become poorer (*relatively)!
You’ve been playing into the Rich’s narrative of the day your entire life when we can change our lives today.
#EconSky
You’ve been playing into the Rich’s narrative of the day your entire life when we can change our lives today.
#EconSky
“Inequality sits under almost every other issue—crime, education, healthcare, even national unity. If people feel the system is rigged, trust in democracy itself erodes.”
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
September 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
If we keep ignoring this very important topic, you will continue to become poorer (*relatively)!
You’ve been playing into the Rich’s narrative of the day your entire life when we can change our lives today.
#EconSky
You’ve been playing into the Rich’s narrative of the day your entire life when we can change our lives today.
#EconSky
“Inequality sits under almost every other issue—crime, education, healthcare, even national unity. If people feel the system is rigged, trust in democracy itself erodes.”
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
September 28, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“Inequality sits under almost every other issue—crime, education, healthcare, even national unity. If people feel the system is rigged, trust in democracy itself erodes.”
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
Let’s talk about it because no one else will.
#EconSky
Furthermore, if policymakers truly cared about stability, they’d start by investing in the real economy — not just propping up asset prices for the wealthy!
If you thought inequality wasn't already bad enough, think again.
#EconSky
If you thought inequality wasn't already bad enough, think again.
#EconSky
Fed Chair Powell often notes that the bottom 50% are struggling, yet NOTHING is being done. Actually, entitlements continue to be chipped away and taxes have gone up from BBB.
Meanwhile, trillions went to bailing out wealthy bankers, hedge funds, #INTC, etc. 👀🤑👀🤑
#EconSky
Meanwhile, trillions went to bailing out wealthy bankers, hedge funds, #INTC, etc. 👀🤑👀🤑
#EconSky
a cat is laying on its back on a wooden floor next to a wall .
ALT: a cat is laying on its back on a wooden floor next to a wall .
media.tenor.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Furthermore, if policymakers truly cared about stability, they’d start by investing in the real economy — not just propping up asset prices for the wealthy!
If you thought inequality wasn't already bad enough, think again.
#EconSky
If you thought inequality wasn't already bad enough, think again.
#EconSky
Fed Chair Powell often notes that the bottom 50% are struggling, yet NOTHING is being done. Actually, entitlements continue to be chipped away and taxes have gone up from BBB.
Meanwhile, trillions went to bailing out wealthy bankers, hedge funds, #INTC, etc. 👀🤑👀🤑
#EconSky
Meanwhile, trillions went to bailing out wealthy bankers, hedge funds, #INTC, etc. 👀🤑👀🤑
#EconSky
a cat is laying on its back on a wooden floor next to a wall .
ALT: a cat is laying on its back on a wooden floor next to a wall .
media.tenor.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Lots of real problems we could be talking about instead of what's in the news.
September 24, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Lots of real problems we could be talking about instead of what's in the news.
Just returned from a bucket list trip to Mallorca and Ibiza 🌴✨ Highly recommend the experience!
Feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
Feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
September 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Just returned from a bucket list trip to Mallorca and Ibiza 🌴✨ Highly recommend the experience!
Feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
Feeling recharged, inspired, and ready to take on the world.
5th birdie ever yesterday! Hoping to break 100 by next month!!
August 29, 2025 at 12:20 AM
5th birdie ever yesterday! Hoping to break 100 by next month!!
Update I've now hit my 4th birdie. What a Summer!
Running home after my second birdie ever and hitting a 41 (+9). Have a great weekend!
August 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Update I've now hit my 4th birdie. What a Summer!
What doesn't kill you has the potential to make you stronger, if you have the resources and support to learn from it.
August 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What doesn't kill you has the potential to make you stronger, if you have the resources and support to learn from it.
Running home after my second birdie ever and hitting a 41 (+9). Have a great weekend!
August 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Running home after my second birdie ever and hitting a 41 (+9). Have a great weekend!
112 today before FOMC. Let’s gooooo!
July 30, 2025 at 4:42 AM
112 today before FOMC. Let’s gooooo!
