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Beth

@boots85.bsky.social

Queer, Defender of Human Rights, Socialist, Clinical Therapist, Atheist, Lover of Southern Comfort, Cigars, Bonfires, and Good Conversation.

created October 21, 2024

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Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't think those words mean what she thinks they mean.

21/9/2025, 1:37:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

Happy Caturday from Opie Taylor.

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20/9/2025, 11:46:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Sending positive vibes.

20/9/2025, 11:41:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

JFC. The grifter of all grifters.

20/9/2025, 12:50:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Perky.

18/9/2025, 10:00:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Not to mention his personality.

18/9/2025, 9:59:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

My house is on the market. Have 3 showings today and tomorrow. Gonna buy a camper and hit the road. It feels like the world is coming to an end so I figure I better live while I can!

18/9/2025, 7:37:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Amazing!!

18/9/2025, 7:13:21 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Have you been to all of the places you post? I hope so cause that would be epic!

18/9/2025, 5:50:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jon Cooper (@joncooper-us.bsky.social) reposted

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17/9/2025, 3:01:58 AM | 17941 5911 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Keep your heads on a swivel.

15/9/2025, 6:33:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

What a Twatwaffle.

15/9/2025, 1:28:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

He was a vile piece of man flesh.

14/9/2025, 2:12:29 PM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I can't decide if he's attempting to smolder with the half closed eyes or like Gollum, he's just slithered out from under the mountain and isn't used to sunlight.

13/9/2025, 8:56:54 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

They flip flop more than the shoes I wear to the beach.

13/9/2025, 8:51:58 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't need to debate you. I don't care what you believe. You can believe in the Flying Spaghetti Monster if you want. Why would I debate you about a belief I will never accept for my own. I would have to be interested in your side to debate you and, I don't.

13/9/2025, 8:50:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

You believe in Jesus. I don't and I don't have to believe. So if there is no Jesus, for me there is no Hell.

13/9/2025, 8:47:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Straight up censorship. Authoritarianism is alive and well in the United States of America.

13/9/2025, 8:14:30 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

If your so-called 'Heaven' is full of people like you...I'll take my chances in your so-called 'Hell'.

13/9/2025, 8:11:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

It's believers like her who leave a foul taste in my mouth for Christianity and Christians. Believe what you want. You just have allow me the same.

13/9/2025, 8:09:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly. So me, as an Atheist, must let everyone know there is no God. What a person does with that is up to each person to decide. See, two can spout the "Truth."

13/9/2025, 8:07:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/9/2025, 6:09:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

If you're going to have delusions they might as well be of grandeur. You so called 'Christians' just can't stand anyone else having a different belief system. I don't have to believe as you believe. As a citizen of the USA I have the right to worship, or not, as I choose.

13/9/2025, 6:05:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I love history. I just don't want your religion, or anyone's religion, deciding how I live my life. You have your beliefs, you can live by them. As for me and my house....we will not serve your Lord.

13/9/2025, 6:00:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Be restored for who exactly? We live in a Democracy not a Theocracy and many of us want it to stay that way. Keep your Christian beliefs out of my government.

13/9/2025, 2:02:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/9/2025, 1:20:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

If you can't spell it, you probably aren't exposing it.

13/9/2025, 12:19:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

What a fucking maroon.

12/9/2025, 10:00:34 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I feel for his children. To lose a parent at that age in that way is horrible. That said, I'm remembering someone once said, "Those who live by the sword die by the sword." Charlie Kirk fomented hate and hate will be his legacy.

12/9/2025, 7:23:07 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I am selling my house, buying a camper van, and leaving the maddening crowds behind!

12/9/2025, 7:01:46 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Please, please, PLEASE. As a therapist I have clients who are veterans and have not received the appropriate physical or mental healthcare.

12/9/2025, 11:53:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Holy Sh*t!

12/9/2025, 2:12:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

CNN is making Charlie Kirk sound like the second coming. He was not an inspiration to many citizens in this country nor was he a voice of morality.

11/9/2025, 6:16:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

So they're flying his body back on Air Force 2, the VP is escorting the body home, and he's being given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. JFC - the bullshit is deep and the hypocrisy is laughable.

11/9/2025, 5:46:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Fuck Off.

11/9/2025, 2:03:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Scott Jennings is disgusting. No one should be giving him any attention.

11/9/2025, 1:25:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

She's such a cunt.

11/9/2025, 1:24:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Just when I think they can't go any lower....BAZINGA!!

11/9/2025, 1:21:09 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I am in the same situation with my son. It's terrifying. Sending strength.

11/9/2025, 1:14:45 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

So flags are being flown at half mast in honor of Charlie Kirk. Un-fucking-believable

11/9/2025, 1:31:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

What stops where? Context is key.

10/9/2025, 7:49:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Is there a complete sentence in there somewhere?

10/9/2025, 7:39:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

And how long before Republicans start saying the shooter was a "mentally ill transgender" individual?

10/9/2025, 7:34:45 PM | 170 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

And while I abhor violence, when you dehumanize, vilify, target, and attempt to scapegoat others, sometimes the consequences are extraordinarily bad.

10/9/2025, 7:33:30 PM | 11 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm getting a "reaping what you sow" vibe with this.

10/9/2025, 7:26:19 PM | 330 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

Has anyone heard how Charlie Kirk is doing?

10/9/2025, 7:13:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't think you're irrational, delusional or alarmist whatsoever. Yes to all the questions you're asking. I have said since election day that this is where we were headed. He wants to be a dictator, period. They created interment camps during WWII. They will do it again.

10/9/2025, 12:04:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

He is such a Twatwaffle!

7/9/2025, 8:53:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I LOVE the shirt!! I always say, "I'm not old, I'm vintage!"

7/9/2025, 6:55:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I see your kitty and raise you an Opie Taylor.

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5/9/2025, 12:31:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Critical thinking has left the masses. I just can't believe we're here as a country.

5/9/2025, 12:28:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I could not believe the words coming out of Ladapo's mouth. They can't tell people to vaccinate their children, but can tell parents they can't provide gender affirming HRT for their children. Disgusting.

4/9/2025, 11:54:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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3/9/2025, 5:42:22 PM | 45 33 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, it is. As a Therapist I see clients whose parents sent them to conversion therapy either to a private clinician or a "pray the gay away" camp. The hurt and harm they experienced is criminal.

3/9/2025, 12:23:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

My son lives in Port Angeles and I can't wait to visit him.

3/9/2025, 3:45:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

The White House.

2/9/2025, 7:07:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

INDEED!

2/9/2025, 11:04:05 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

On one of my trips to South Africa. I spent six months in Durban on an internship for my MPA. It was a life changing experience. Hope to get back soon.

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31/8/2025, 11:37:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Happens to me all the time. I've realized the older I get the smaller my bladder gets. It's about the size of a pea at this point!!

30/8/2025, 10:19:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

I'm selling my house and paying off all my debt. I have two Master's degrees, I'm a Licensed Social Worker and I have ZERO motivation to use any of them to make my way through the last 10 - 20 years of my life. I'm tired of the capitalist rat race and want to live. Anyone wanna join me?

30/8/2025, 10:18:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Sending positive vibes.

30/8/2025, 10:14:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Peace and serenity. That's what I'm looking for.

30/8/2025, 3:54:13 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Stunning!

30/8/2025, 3:38:49 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

My son is 36 and then I have a 17 year old, and two 15 year old bonus kiddos. I never expected to get to see three more children grow up, but it's been a fantastic adventure with them!

30/8/2025, 12:27:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I have three bonus kids and I couldn't love them more. They are a joy in my life.

29/8/2025, 11:42:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

If you're not terrified you aren't paying attention.

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

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

You mean Secretary of DUHfense.

28/8/2025, 9:28:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

REVOLUTION.

26/8/2025, 1:10:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I was a Southern Baptist and I'll be recovering from that shit for the rest of my life. And I was in junior high before I was indoctrinated!

25/8/2025, 12:03:42 PM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Revolution is on the horizon.

24/8/2025, 2:40:38 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh no, let him golf. I hope he bites it right out on the green.

24/8/2025, 10:24:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Bastards.

23/8/2025, 10:31:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Glad the old toad is dead.

22/8/2025, 11:45:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I guarantee, those weren't Federal agents.

22/8/2025, 11:42:51 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Governor JB Pritzker (@govpritzker.illinois.gov) reposted

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

22/8/2025, 2:00:01 AM | 39984 10350 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

BYE FELICIA!

21/8/2025, 3:59:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

She's a waste of oxygen.

21/8/2025, 3:49:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

Everyone realizes the only ending to all of this is Revolution, right?

21/8/2025, 3:26:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

MAGAts don't understand you can love the country and hate the government. It's our obligation as citizens to call out the government when needed and push back.

21/8/2025, 2:37:26 PM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Bastards.

20/8/2025, 9:25:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

That sucking sound you hear is coming from under the Resolute Desk.

20/8/2025, 1:24:22 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

So they'll run away, but won't stand and fight??

19/8/2025, 10:13:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Ignorance may be bliss, but willful stupidity is dangerous. MAGAs are a prime example.

19/8/2025, 10:08:42 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm not any kind of fan of GN, but these are fantastic!

19/8/2025, 6:36:07 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

No. He sucks for his job.

18/8/2025, 10:00:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Women for Justice (@womenforjustice.bsky.social) reposted

Let the warning ride forth once more: tyranny is at our door.

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17/8/2025, 11:43:28 AM | 313 108 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

How can they stand up when they're all on their knees?

16/8/2025, 12:07:04 PM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

I wantz the Preciouz!!

15/8/2025, 5:51:07 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I've gotten to the age where I just say, "I'm not coming."

15/8/2025, 1:16:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

So glad you're back!

15/8/2025, 1:07:56 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

What a wanker.

14/8/2025, 6:47:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

Hey wait a minute, pussies are tough! They can take a pounding and push out an 8 pound bowling ball! Now testes on the other hand....one swift kick and they're singing like a soprano.

14/8/2025, 11:48:38 AM | 10 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

We can only hope.

14/8/2025, 11:45:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

The reality is we are on a collision course, the brakes have been tampered with, the guardrails have been removed, and the gas has been replaced with Space X rocket fuel.

13/8/2025, 2:14:35 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

They all need to be voted OUT.

13/8/2025, 12:42:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

No it is not.

13/8/2025, 12:09:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social)

All the things everywhere.

13/8/2025, 12:08:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

It's about the cruelty.

13/8/2025, 12:05:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Beth (@boots85.bsky.social) reply parent

I don't even wanna know!!

9/8/2025, 11:28:11 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tom Booker (@tbooker1.bsky.social) reposted

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