Brad Setser on Revenue

Microsoft, per its 10K, paid more in tax in fiscal 2025 in Dublin (Ireland) than in DC ... Nice when a talking point checks out 1/

198 likes9 repliesPosted Jul 29, 2026

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Based on absolute engagement — the platform doesn’t expose follower counts here, so large accounts score higher.

From likes, comments.

Why it worked

Leads with a specific number, which is concrete enough to be worth a second of attention.
Uses concrete numbers instead of vague claims, which makes it credible and quotable.
Follows a clear Hook → Context → Landing shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Analysis by ViralLoop — not written by the original author.