Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
WSJ's profile
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal
Verified account
@WSJ

Tweets

The Wall Street JournalVerified account

@WSJ

Breaking news and features from the WSJ.

New York, NY
wsj.com
Joined April 2007

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 5 Dec 2013

    Obama: Income inequality and decreased economic mobility "pose a fundamental threat" to American prosperity. http://on.wsj.com/18bhkt7 

    9:58 AM - 5 Dec 2013
    • 85 Retweets
    • 27 Likes
    • Rahsaan JoanKay Russel Irvin Gilbert Son of the Moon BayonneBernie Quaker_diane Tina Velgos, CPhT SLN Liberty & Justice for All
    25 replies 85 retweets 27 likes
      1. Kat Michaels‏ @KatMichaels5 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ Will someone explain to him that increased economic mobility leads to income inequality BY DEFINITION! Work hard, move up, get reward.

        0 replies 2 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. Ian McBride‏ @IanMcB 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ so does socialism

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Matt‏ @shakeapop 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        “@WSJ: Obama: Income inequality and decreased economic mobility "pose a fundamental threat" to American prosperity" #downvote #missGWB

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Martin Charles‏ @Aloneathome1924 8 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ As long as the Wall Street employees get 400K as a retaining bonus and CEO's get millions, not a chance.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Top 5 Percent Income‏ @top5percentinco 6 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ there are more millionaires today in the USA than any other time proving prosperity is for those who earn it. #learntoearnlikewedo

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Joe Sanders‏ @joesanders33 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ what an idiot

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Martin Charles‏ @Aloneathome1924 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ Only as long as the Tea Party blackmails our speaker.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Ken Zimmern‏ @KenZimmern 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ Let's start by reducing Obama's salary to $10 per hour (on the job). He'd starve.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Nicholas Rozier‏ @nwrozier 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ income inequality is the sign that the hard working are rewarded and the unproductive are not. Nothing could he better for our economy.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Bipolarbear Hisae‏ @bipolarbear420 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ wow... kind of late, seeing how its 2014 already..... hard work is crucial and outsourcing SHALL be the DEATH of our economy!

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. RT Foreign Agent  ™️ 🐸 ‏ 🆎‏ @Adam1Baum 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ #Adam1Baum

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Peggy Haugh‏ @jaxbchgirl521 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ income is more inequitable since he has been potus. Mobiity? Who can afford to move?

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. BonnieB.‏ @olliemom2118 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ The only threat to income inequality is OBAMA!! Where are the JOBS YOU PROMISED?#JOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBSJOBS?????????

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Vittorio‏ @VittoZando 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ really this is KEY for America. Elevator mobility is foundamental together with reducing inequality

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Cash Tumbles‏ @CashTumbles 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ Not that he has to worry about it being worth a few million right? Utter nonsense. Some are born into it, most make bad decisions.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Amalía @Elatha8‏ @Elatha8 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @WSJ

        @WSJ Again with victimization? I had 3 jobs to keep my child & me off any assistance.

        0 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info