CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder if they called it "slamming" when they forcefully hung up in anger, before the heavy desktop dial phones.
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I wonder if they called it "slamming" when they forcefully hung up in anger, before the heavy desktop dial phones.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
He must have put all of his 401(k) money in Cracker Barrel.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I will never understand or forgive anyone in law enforcement or the military who still supports this man. It's beyond terrifying that people that stupid are in positions of authority.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Which prayer were the two deceased children saying when they were shot to death? Apparently that one wasn't very powerful.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Let's make it explicit: it's repugnican obstructionism.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Every day he hits a new Lowe.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Christ, send him to the Vatican already.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope his rapid deterioration is getting through to the MAGAts. When he suddenly checks out, the conspiracy theories will be out of control.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe they'd have better luck with a ham sandwich.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
McApple Pie burn.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Amen. An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Well put. An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Duh. Flags are for spearing law enforcement, not burning.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Most MAGAts have no idea that he's basically disintegrating, mentally and physically, before our very eyes. When he drops dead, the right wing conspiracy theories will be very entertaining #QAllGone
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Cool. If he wins, who will he sell California to?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Yeah, because Mr. Dogg is such a wholesome role model.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Can we have an escalating vacancy tax that kicks in after six months?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
If only one of the bellowing reporters at his next press availability shouted "What's wrong with your right hand, Mr. President?"
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
On the bright side, I'm sure he'll generously cover the coffee tariff hikes without increasing prices.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
#ReleaseThePeeTape
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
He should tag along with ICE and try to track down his wife.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)
Hey #Pennsylvania people, is #Fetterman in treatment or what?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I feel lucky to have seen Mark Addy and Dan Stevens in "Hangmen" and Isaac Cole Powell in the Ivo van Hove "West Side Story" before Covid shut down Broadway. Such wonderful performances in such memorable productions.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Suspiciously silent. Same with Fetterman. Come on, reporters. Report.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Broverconfidence
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Perpetrator caught white-handed.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)
Have these people gone suspiciously silent? Dan Bongino Kash Patel John Fetterman
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Instead of yet another impotent protest, how about calling in the police? Isn't kidnapping a crime? False imprisonment? Is there no judge who will grant a writ of habeas corpus? This is insane.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Have you called the police? Have you gone to court? How is this not a crime?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
🔥 down there :-)
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
#BoycottTexas
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Texas deserves to be messed with.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
So if the sergeants were ordered to shoot her, would they? Why haven't they been arrested? She has been kidnapped.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Never had time for a wife, but plenty of time for Davy. Just sayin'.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
#ReleaseThePeeTape
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I think that one really does go too far. I fully believe the shooting was a sham, but I doubt that's a real Newsome post. He's more cautious than that, as he should be.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Let corn vote. It's smarter than the MAGAt population.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Clearly subversive.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, hey, great to see Pete bouncing back from his felony conviction and prison stay. Never let a little contempt of Congress stand in your way!
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Not probably, definitely.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Can we talk about JD Vance's latest family vacation, this time to Scotland, following extended sojourns to Nantucket and Disney World, only eight months into his term?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Not sure why the algorithm keeps feeding me owls, but I am not complaining.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
First they came for my hoagie...
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Who's NY's ickiest political family, the Cuomos or the Giulianis?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Marx-a-Lago
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone needs to belt that guy.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
It's funny how hoity-toity critics always pick Vertigo, while normal people are pretty meh about it.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
This was one of the best Pivots in a long time. Remnick is a terrific guest, and the conversation was engaging, enlightening, and all too short.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
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CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't worry, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
HUG
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CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
I hope he warned them about the Capitol. Pretty high crime rate, despite the pardons.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe you didn't investigate the "50,000 Names" site featured by the Tiny Awards, but I think it's way too politically inflammatory for the lighthearted tech-oriented tone of other Installer recommendations. I hope The Verge will retract the endorsing the awards.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
PR and DC statehood and expand the Supreme Court. If we ever have a fair election and Democratic control of Congress and White House, this should be top priority.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Gremlin Kremlin
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously, Mehdi?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Sadly, ICE is probably a better choice for him than SAG/AFTRA.
TVMoJoe (@tvmojoe.bsky.social) reposted
I avoid cable news to protect my sanity, but I decided to watch this segment after seeing @bigtvfan.bsky.social’s post. It’s devastating because it’s all true. You should watch. youtu.be/tCfM9BDsKWk?...
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Homo Fabulus
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Some might say his legendary status is 25% talent and 75% looks.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
They should hide out in Ted Cruz's Cancun timeshare.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
They should hide out in Ted Cruz's Cancun timeshare.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Still question my mother's unproven claim that I was delivered by a stork.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
It drives Jonathan Turley crazy when I remind everyone that he is just Mike Lindell with tenure. So, please make sure not to amplify this message.👇 Jonathan Turley is just Mike Lindell with tenure.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
It's only fair. I mean, MAGAt congressmen who get month-long summer breaks have free healthcare. #UniversalHealthcare is a human right.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
He wanted to build a wind farm till they told him there's no air.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Maybe he can send some agents to drag Ted Cruz back from Cancun.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
It's tragic that everyone instantly knows exactly who you mean.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)
The worst part of this Pedro Pascal overexposure is hearing so many people say PED-ro instead of PAY-dro.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Inflation is truly out of control.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Turns out the identity he stole was Jeffrey Epstein.
Kara Swisher (@karaswisher.bsky.social) reposted
To save his decrepit orange peel skin, Trump does not rule out pardoning a pedophile who abused and trafficked young girls. He does not care about the ONLY victims, the girls. Let that sink in: "Ghislaine Handed DOJ 100 Names in Shameless Pardon Quid Pro Quo" www.thedailybeast.com//ghislaine-h...
Kelvis for a day (@frightshark.bsky.social) reposted
Mister Tally Man must tally me banana, it is in his nature inherently. To deny him this would be a cruelty that I cannot condone
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, if it lasted longer than four hours they'd have to see a doctor.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
It always comes out Sooner or later.
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD was released 6 years ago today. Acclaimed as one of Quentin Tarantino’s greatest movies and featuring an all-star cast, the behind the scenes story is as big as the film… 1/47
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
That is blatantly false hamas propaganda. That you would believe it and parrot it is deplorable.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
While we're talking about full humanitarian access, has the Red Cross had access to the hostages held by hamas for going on two years? And while we're talking about crises, I think the Druze being exterminated in Syria might think their situation is the most important story in the world right now.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Would The New Yorker style it "Mamdaniïsm"?
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
What a remarkable quote: "...Billy Wilder’s melancholy observation – occasioned by losing three relatives at Auschwitz...'the optimists died in the gas chambers; the pessimists have pools in Beverly Hills'"
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
OMZ
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Right
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
"Cruft" is a great Wordle word!
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Wait till she hears she'll be serving the rest of her sentence under house arrest in a 15th floor condo in Moscow.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Ghislaine Maxwell should serve the rest of her sentence under house arrest in a 15th floor condo in Moscow.
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
First show: "The Marriage of Convenience of Figaro"
CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, that must be what repugnicans mean by dialing down the violent rhetoric.