Friday, January 22, 2021
MEMernet: Bernie Goes to Memphis
Posted By Toby Sells on Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 1:19 PM
President Joe Biden took the stage Wednesday but it was Sanders who stole the inaugural show. Sanders, sitting in his trademark coat, has been pasted into photos around the globe.
Here's what Sanders said in a Friday tweet:
Not long ago, people said a $15 minimum wage was unthinkable. But a grassroots movement refused to take no for an answer.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 22, 2021
Today, the President's order begins raising the minimum wage to $15/hour for federal contractors.
Now, Congress must pass a $15 living wage for ALL workers. https://t.co/IehgxV8Mvs
Well, OK then, Bernie. But everyone else was having a ton of fun.
Here are some of our favorites from the MEMernet so far:
@shelbylaclairsmit ♬ original sound - Makayla
No. More. Bernie Memes. Please.
— Bruce VanWyngarden (@sylamore1) January 22, 2021
Don't mind me. I'm waiting for the zoo to open this Saturday. #berniesanders #reopening
Posted by Memphis Zoo on Thursday, January 21, 2021
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