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Barb Flagel

@barbflagel3.bsky.social

Mama Bear, Cubs fan, tree hugger, animal rescuer. I like to see the humor in things, but I will speak truth, even if my voice shakes. #voteblue. Iowa native and lifelong resident.

created November 12, 2024

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Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Happy Labor Day to you as well!

1/9/2025, 9:43:38 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Sorry! I was referring to that yutz about Rudy's lies and telling US not to spread them. Text is hard. :-)

1/9/2025, 2:23:30 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

If John Gruden calls any NFL games, I will be watching something else.

1/9/2025, 2:21:25 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Places to shop. Release the #Epsteinfiles!

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1/9/2025, 2:19:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

RFKJr is a dangerous, dangerous man.

1/9/2025, 1:23:42 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I know. That's why I pretended to be shocked. 😆

1/9/2025, 1:21:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Us?

1/9/2025, 1:20:31 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm so stunned to hear this. Truly. Shocked and stunned. Yep.

1/9/2025, 1:18:51 PM | 13 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Sure. That's totally what happened. Completely and totally.

1/9/2025, 2:10:55 AM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Nope. Not at all.

1/9/2025, 2:09:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Hopefully Rudy gets a lovely flower arrangement from Four Seasons Total Landscaping. #ReleasetheEpsteinfiles

1/9/2025, 12:49:52 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I truly believe that.

31/8/2025, 7:50:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks. We are currently going through the worst. People forget how Iowa was the second state after Massachusetts to pass marriage equality. Then the Nazis and Moms for Liberty invaded.

31/8/2025, 7:26:27 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm mom to two adult children on the autism spectrum. Do I think vaccines caused it?

31/8/2025, 5:13:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Whenever I'm having a tough day, I go to daily bunnies, and suddenly everything is better. 🥰

31/8/2025, 5:10:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

All shelters should be no-kill. The end.

31/8/2025, 5:04:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I wish I lived closer, but I'm in Iowa.

31/8/2025, 5:03:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Body double.

31/8/2025, 5:02:48 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I live in Iowa. The tide is turning. People are coming out to protest. Democrats have flipped seats in special elections, removing the Republican super majority. Now our awful governor has to play nice with Democrats. She isn't running. Ernst isn't running. The writing is on the wall.

31/8/2025, 3:38:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Traitors don't deserve statues. Tear them down. Traitors don't deserve things named after them. Change them. In downtown Franklin, TN, the crosswalk has diagonal lines to replicate the confederate flag, and there is a statue of a Confederate solder. Remove them.

31/8/2025, 3:29:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Love that you guys are back together!!

31/8/2025, 3:17:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What a lovely day to release the #Epsteinfiles!

31/8/2025, 2:55:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Gosh, that sure is too bad.

30/8/2025, 1:34:19 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

What a great day to release the #Epsteinfiles

29/8/2025, 11:14:27 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Who cares? She's OUTTA HERE!

29/8/2025, 11:00:01 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

You sound surprised.

29/8/2025, 10:56:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Uh oh. She sounds concerned. You know what that means! Yes, it means she will still support him.

29/8/2025, 10:51:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

She said "We all are going to die." Then she did her polling and found out that SHE CANNOT WIN. This Iowan says GOOD RIDDANCE www.kcrg.com/2025/08/29/b...

29/8/2025, 10:50:09 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

For those of us who need a little cuteness today, I give you, BUNNEH!!! www.youtube.com/shorts/tWYki...

29/8/2025, 11:54:58 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Now our waste of a governor, Kim Reynolds, has to play nice with dems.

29/8/2025, 11:47:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn't work for those kids who were literally IN CHURCH.

29/8/2025, 1:18:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I'll bet she's concerned as well.

29/8/2025, 1:01:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Those kids WERE praying.

28/8/2025, 9:00:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I live in eastern Iowa near Cedar Rapids, but District 1 electing Catelin Drey gives us hope! She won in the reddest part of the state!

27/8/2025, 11:48:29 AM | 15 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Poor man. He knows not what he says. If our President is chiming in on a restaurant logo, we have much, much bigger problems.

27/8/2025, 1:52:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I hardly ever eat there. With bowing to the Orange Shitgibbon pressuring them and them doing his bidding, even if they are the only restaurant for miles, I would rather go hungry than give them my money.

27/8/2025, 1:10:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm sure she is concerned.

26/8/2025, 10:55:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Tuesday

26/8/2025, 9:08:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Utah has thrown out Rs trying to redistrict to favor the Rs. Utah. Let that sink in. apnews.com/article/utah...

26/8/2025, 3:47:15 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It's a great day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

26/8/2025, 11:43:19 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Heavy on the mayo.

25/8/2025, 4:23:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

If you are found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records, you get to be president.

25/8/2025, 4:20:14 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Release the Epstein files! Enough of this distraction! #Epsteinfiles

25/8/2025, 4:17:24 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Please don't apologize. We know we are currently in a dictatorship. We don't deserve the World Cup, plus who knows how many visitors from other countries will be arrested and deported to Uganda.

25/8/2025, 4:14:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

It's a win-at-all-cost thing for the current administration. They simply don't care.

25/8/2025, 4:08:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Enough distraction. Release the Epstein files!

25/8/2025, 4:06:47 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Again with another distraction. Release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

25/8/2025, 2:09:11 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

They did this so we will focus on that and not the release of the Epstein files. I hope he has retained a civil rights attorney.

25/8/2025, 2:07:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Seems to me the office of the president should be more involved with things happening around the world than ratings. Release the Epstein files!

25/8/2025, 11:58:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What an amazing day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

25/8/2025, 11:50:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Uh huh. Release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

25/8/2025, 11:49:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh yes, that really inconvenient "unconditional surrender."

24/8/2025, 7:29:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Why didn't they hire high school kids to do that?

24/8/2025, 7:28:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

What a lovely day to release the redacted Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles Don't let the Orange Shitgibbon distract you!

24/8/2025, 1:24:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Dreams do come true!

23/8/2025, 2:58:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Hey Republicans, do you really support this madness? You have the power to stop him. Join the Dems and impeach him! apnews.com/article/abre... Also, today would be a terrific day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

23/8/2025, 2:57:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Release the unredacted Epstein files!

23/8/2025, 1:32:12 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

#SQUIRREL

23/8/2025, 1:25:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Uh huh, uh huh. SQUIRREL! Release the unredacted Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

22/8/2025, 3:34:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

What a wonderful day to release the unredacted Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

22/8/2025, 11:59:02 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

If they are so proud of being "police," they should take off their masks.

22/8/2025, 11:54:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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21/8/2025, 3:10:27 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

He died? Gosh, that sure is too bad. I hope it hurt.

21/8/2025, 3:08:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Meanwhile, the Californians are thinking, "No, that's OK. Please don't."

21/8/2025, 11:44:20 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Another glorious day to release the unredacted Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

21/8/2025, 11:43:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

If ICE is so proud of what they do, why do they wear masks?

21/8/2025, 11:42:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

They are playing so much better since Tucker was benched.

20/8/2025, 8:44:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Those white hippies would kick Miller's ass. www.youtube.com/shorts/buQ2K...

20/8/2025, 7:49:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

The Cubs have FINALLY benched Kyle Tucker. He needs to be reminded that there is no I in team. I was done with him when he lollygagged to 1st after hitting a ground ball. Had he hustled, he would have been safe. Since his benching, the Cubs have been better. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYoB...

20/8/2025, 7:12:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Release the unredacted Epstein files today! #Epsteinfiles

20/8/2025, 11:42:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Today would be a great day to release all of the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

19/8/2025, 11:37:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

He's like a 1st grader showing his art.

19/8/2025, 11:33:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Poor baby.

18/8/2025, 5:39:34 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

This is brilliant. Let's demand release of the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

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18/8/2025, 11:45:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Bunneh!

17/8/2025, 12:39:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

He's doing a SQUIRREL! Release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

17/8/2025, 12:37:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Zelenskyy is the leader of the free world. I hope he treats the Orange Shitgibbon like the toddler he is.

16/8/2025, 5:31:18 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Release the Epstein files today! #Epsteinfiles

16/8/2025, 12:29:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tis but a fine day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

15/8/2025, 4:36:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

If only. Release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

15/8/2025, 11:53:56 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Is Sean lying or is Sean really that stupid?

14/8/2025, 8:25:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Would be pretty funny if all of them refused to go.

14/8/2025, 11:55:52 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

He's trying to distract us from the Epstein files.

14/8/2025, 11:54:37 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Great day to release the Epstein Files!

14/8/2025, 11:52:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

What a great day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

14/8/2025, 11:49:49 AM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

His name is Edward Coristine. I refuse to use the other.

13/8/2025, 1:36:05 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Big Balls is a nickname for Edward Coristine. Use his given name.

13/8/2025, 1:35:13 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I can't believe this administration actually says Big Balls during WH press conferences.

13/8/2025, 1:32:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

This would be an awesome day to release the Epstein files! #Epsteinfiles

13/8/2025, 11:47:01 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 11:46:13 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Release the Epstein files! (He's trying to distract by making baseless claims)

12/8/2025, 12:53:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Turn it! Turn it! Turn it!

12/8/2025, 12:52:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Release the Epstein files!

12/8/2025, 12:51:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Release the Epstein files!

12/8/2025, 12:48:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I won't.

12/8/2025, 12:03:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

I started growing sunflowers this year. I've seen a big increase in bees, butterflies, and goldfinches. I'll for sure be doing it again next year.

12/8/2025, 12:03:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

Now he's meeting with Putin without any Ukrainian input. OK, but where are the Epstein files? #epsteinfiles

12/8/2025, 12:01:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

That's the kind of person we need in Congress to support and defend the people. The guys he spoke to are just kissing Dear Leader's ass.

11/8/2025, 11:56:22 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social) reply parent

Interesting that he wants President Zelenskyy to fly over Russian airspace. Stay away, Mr President! #Zelenskyyistheleaderofthefreeworld

11/8/2025, 11:52:38 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Barb Flagel (@barbflagel3.bsky.social)

It's a great day to release the Epstein files! #nodistraction #Epsteinfiles

11/8/2025, 11:50:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view