John Simister

@SimisterJ

I teach economics at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). My research includes household spending, domestic violence, economic recessions. All views my own

Manchester, UK Joined April 2013

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John Simister @SimisterJ 1d

Thank you for your impressive research, @BylineTimes

Perhaps things will change now there's a new government in the Knesset - let's hope so.

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John Simister @SimisterJ Nov 6

@haaretzcom please explain what happened to @the_andrey_x to your readers.

Andrey X Verified account @the_andrey_x Oct 31

We were nearly killed two days ago.

Settler-terrorist Tomer Liani bashed my head against the ground repeatedly, then the IDF and police blocked the ambulances and prevented hospitalisation.

All because we caught the settlers locking locking a gate to more than 20 Palestinian communities, trapping entire families.

We exposed Tomer Liani, Shimon Atia and Nevo Nadalski directly committing crimes against humanity in Masafer Yatta, and we were punished by the Israeli police and court for this.

Israeli state terrorism in the West Bank is at its peak, and the authorities are doing everything to keep Palestinian voices silent.

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John Simister @SimisterJ Nov 6

Thank you @AbdulElSayed for your inspiring speeches.

As @SangitaMyska says, you gave a masterclass in how it's OK to be a Christian, a Muslim, a member of another religion, or an atheist - and still be a politician representing everyone.

Congratulations on being elected, Abdul.

Sangita Myska Verified account @SangitaMyska Nov 5

Abdul El-Sayed is a politician for the social media age. Watch him deconstruct the implicit bigotry in a question he’s asked for the benefit of his inquisitor, the audience, and the camera. It’s a masterclass.
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John Simister @SimisterJ Nov 1

@AOC it'd be great if you help progressive Democrats
youtube.com/watch?v=H_omTc…
but you're busy!
Please record a YouTube video for each candidate you back: explain why voters should pick them e.g. Medicare for all.

Do you back these?
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youtube.com/watch?v=lT0tEi…

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Team AOC @TeamAOC Oct 27

Virginia, come join @AOC and @YVindman this Friday, October 30, for a GOTV Rally in Dumfries!

RSVP at mobilize.us/va26cc/event/1…

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John Simister @SimisterJ Oct 27

This post by @NadimHCr may interest you,
@GhassanAbuSitt1
@doctor_rahmeh

Thanks also, for campaigning:

@ShockatAdam

@TheCanaryUK x.com/TheCanaryUK/st…

@MiddleEastEye
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@TheCradleMedia x.com/TheCradleMedia…

John Simister @SimisterJ Oct 27

Thank you Nad, for your work in @NHSuk and to bring peace to Israel.

Let's hope elections in Israel today will end the unfair treatment of you & other medical staff, by @gmcuk

@MSF state "Israel is now taking steps to stop the work of MSF and other NGOs"
msf.org.uk/issues/gaza-ge…
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