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BeckyDem

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38. Zero isn't a talking point, its a reality for US workers. I already said it is inconsequential

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:20 PM

Mar 2020

imo regarding the exact figures and why. 26 weeks, 13 weeks? Take the most conservative figures and we are no where near that.
If you really believe the United States now looks so much better with those figures, then please, feel free to enjoy your achievement in outing Bernie Sanders.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Bernie Sanders @SenSanders: Minimum weeks of paid medical leave for workers: [View all] BeckyDem Mar 2020 OP

Min. weeks of paid medical leave for Bernie staffers after he loses: 0 nt Sloumeau Mar 2020 #1

This is false. I just checked the UK and Germany, neither have 52 weeks of paid medical leave.... George II Mar 2020 #2

Beat me to it. I just looked also, and Sanders is spreading BS. Hoyt Mar 2020 #4

The two countries I looked up have only a fraction of "52 weeks" paid medical leave... George II Mar 2020 #5

It's bad when we have to fight distortions within the party. If he starts this crud tomorrow, Hoyt Mar 2020 #7

Australia seems to be wrong, as well. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #13

Factchecking BidenBacker Mar 2020 #24

Could someone ask Sanders to provide a link. I don't think that data is correct. Hoyt Mar 2020 #3

It's grossly incorrect. George II Mar 2020 #6

Many replies in that Twitter thread pointing out how wrong it is. betsuni Mar 2020 #9

Do your own research if you're interested. Compare contrast. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #11

He prevaricated about 52 weeks in other countries, and that kind of junk is why voters are Hoyt Mar 2020 #12

United States: 0 0 0 BeckyDem Mar 2020 #15

No, the point is that although we need to improve our safety net, we don't need Sanders Hoyt Mar 2020 #17

Yea, he is so way off. lol BeckyDem Mar 2020 #18

He's not much better at counting delegates, either. Take care. Hoyt Mar 2020 #20

United States: 0 0 0 BeckyDem Mar 2020 #23

Roughly 70% of US workers have sick leave. Not great, but better than Zero. Hoyt Mar 2020 #26

There is no federal or state statutory minimum paid vacation or paid public holidays. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #32

But, Sanders still significantly distorted levels of sick leave that we might aspire to. Hoyt Mar 2020 #33

ZERO guaranteed by US government. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #36

It's wrong on at least three countries, and probably more. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #14

16 weeks in Norway, one of the more generous countries - not 52. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2020 #28

"Do your own research"? He blatantly exaggerates (or lies, as an extreme) and WE have to research... George II Mar 2020 #16

Yea, its good to check. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #21

Well now, 6 months is 26 weeks, 3 months is 13 weeks... George II Mar 2020 #25

How far is 26 weeks from zero? That would be the USA. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #27

The problem is fact-checking. TwilightZone Mar 2020 #29

From a Biden supporter, ok. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #30

You're avoiding the fact that Sanders claimed that all those countries listed have 52 weeks... George II Mar 2020 #31

No. We have none guaranteed, any mistake is not the gravest error compared to ours. BeckyDem Mar 2020 #34

But he said that whole list of countries has FIFTY TWO weeks, which is "far from" true. George II Mar 2020 #37

Zero isn't a talking point, its a reality for US workers. I already said it is inconsequential BeckyDem Mar 2020 #38

52 IS a talking point and either an exaggeration or an intentional misrepresentation.... George II Mar 2020 #39

Was addressed, twice. Its relevant to you, and best to ignore 26 weeks, 13 weeks that we BeckyDem Mar 2020 #41

At this point she is arguing for the sake of arguing. William769 Mar 2020 #40

Yes, I see that. Thanks for confirming it (I thought it was only me!) George II Mar 2020 #42

Just wanted to save you a headache. William769 Mar 2020 #43

Huh. Aquaria Mar 2020 #8

Lol Just_Vote_Dem Mar 2020 #10

Someone better "bern" the midnight oil and get their facts straight. oasis Mar 2020 #19

Is this a real account? ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #22

Sanders is being called out on Twitter for the gross misrepresentations there. highplainsdem Mar 2020 #35

K&R mvd Mar 2020 #44

1. No we're not. 2. If the new bill doesn't cover enough, perhaps Sen. Sanders can write and.... George II Mar 2020 #45