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CopleyScott17

@copleyscott17.bsky.social

Boston Boomer, Liberal, Gold Star Gay, Ex-X-Twitter, amused by the weirdness of the English language, movies, theater, too many podcasts, seeking friends and followers here. 🇺🇲 🌈

created November 19, 2023

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Profile picture 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.

1/9/2025, 7:43:50 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

He must have put all of his 401(k) money in Cracker Barrel.

31/8/2025, 6:55:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

29/8/2025, 7:48:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

28/8/2025, 7:18:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Let's make it explicit: it's repugnican obstructionism.

28/8/2025, 7:06:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Every day he hits a new Lowe.

28/8/2025, 9:07:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.

27/8/2025, 8:21:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Christ, send him to the Vatican already.

27/8/2025, 7:52:30 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

27/8/2025, 9:58:12 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe they'd have better luck with a ham sandwich.

26/8/2025, 9:43:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.

26/8/2025, 5:59:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

McApple Pie burn.

25/8/2025, 9:27:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Amen. An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.

25/8/2025, 9:21:29 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.

25/8/2025, 9:16:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Well put. An independent press is indispensable. A complicit press is indefensible.

25/8/2025, 8:59:44 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Duh. Flags are for spearing law enforcement, not burning.

25/8/2025, 8:30:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)

Pretty good slogan for the mid-terms?

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25/8/2025, 7:54:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

25/8/2025, 5:33:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Cool. If he wins, who will he sell California to?

25/8/2025, 5:13:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, because Mr. Dogg is such a wholesome role model.

25/8/2025, 2:54:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Can we have an escalating vacancy tax that kicks in after six months?

24/8/2025, 10:09:07 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?"

23/8/2025, 1:45:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

On the bright side, I'm sure he'll generously cover the coffee tariff hikes without increasing prices.

22/8/2025, 9:08:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

#ReleaseThePeeTape

22/8/2025, 6:05:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

He should tag along with ICE and try to track down his wife.

22/8/2025, 12:42:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)

Hey #Pennsylvania people, is #Fetterman in treatment or what?

22/8/2025, 10:59:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

22/8/2025, 10:55:26 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Suspiciously silent. Same with Fetterman. Come on, reporters. Report.

22/8/2025, 7:28:23 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Broverconfidence

22/8/2025, 5:30:13 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Perpetrator caught white-handed.

22/8/2025, 12:12:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)

Have these people gone suspiciously silent? Dan Bongino Kash Patel John Fetterman

21/8/2025, 10:26:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

19/8/2025, 9:25:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Have you called the police? Have you gone to court? How is this not a crime?

19/8/2025, 9:15:31 PM | 18 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

🔥 down there :-)

19/8/2025, 4:48:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

#BoycottTexas

19/8/2025, 9:52:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Texas deserves to be messed with.

19/8/2025, 9:51:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

19/8/2025, 9:41:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Never had time for a wife, but plenty of time for Davy. Just sayin'.

19/8/2025, 9:16:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

#ReleaseThePeeTape

18/8/2025, 6:16:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

18/8/2025, 6:15:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Let corn vote. It's smarter than the MAGAt population.

17/8/2025, 10:19:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Clearly subversive.

15/8/2025, 7:58:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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!

15/8/2025, 7:07:09 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Not probably, definitely.

15/8/2025, 12:37:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?

15/8/2025, 12:34:06 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Not sure why the algorithm keeps feeding me owls, but I am not complaining.

14/8/2025, 9:07:30 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

First they came for my hoagie...

14/8/2025, 9:05:50 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Who's NY's ickiest political family, the Cuomos or the Giulianis?

14/8/2025, 9:04:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Marx-a-Lago

14/8/2025, 1:42:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Someone needs to belt that guy.

14/8/2025, 9:14:35 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

It's funny how hoity-toity critics always pick Vertigo, while normal people are pretty meh about it.

13/8/2025, 8:32:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

13/8/2025, 8:23:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 7:09:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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13/8/2025, 7:07:44 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Don't worry, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.

13/8/2025, 10:47:33 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.

13/8/2025, 10:46:13 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.

13/8/2025, 10:04:16 AM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe

13/8/2025, 7:53:52 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe

13/8/2025, 7:53:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Come on, if DC was really that dangerous the feds would send in Kyle Rittenhouse.

13/8/2025, 7:48:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

HUG

13/8/2025, 7:30:46 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) reposted

Don't Be Distracted from Trump's Filth www.emptywheel.net/2025/08/12/d...

12/8/2025, 8:10:00 AM | 407 170 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social)

Cro-MAGAt

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11/8/2025, 4:49:51 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

I hope he warned them about the Capitol. Pretty high crime rate, despite the pardons.

11/8/2025, 4:41:04 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

9/8/2025, 12:58:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

8/8/2025, 10:35:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Gremlin Kremlin

8/8/2025, 9:48:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Seriously, Mehdi?

8/8/2025, 8:19:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, ICE is probably a better choice for him than SAG/AFTRA.

8/8/2025, 12:18:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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?...

7/8/2025, 5:17:22 AM | 95 39 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Homo Fabulus

7/8/2025, 12:09:57 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Some might say his legendary status is 25% talent and 75% looks.

5/8/2025, 10:54:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

They should hide out in Ted Cruz's Cancun timeshare.

5/8/2025, 10:47:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

They should hide out in Ted Cruz's Cancun timeshare.

5/8/2025, 10:42:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Still question my mother's unproven claim that I was delivered by a stork.

5/8/2025, 10:41:14 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

5/8/2025, 3:31:34 PM | 20749 9488 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

5/8/2025, 2:38:48 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

He wanted to build a wind farm till they told him there's no air.

4/8/2025, 10:51:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe he can send some agents to drag Ted Cruz back from Cancun.

4/8/2025, 10:39:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

It's tragic that everyone instantly knows exactly who you mean.

4/8/2025, 9:11:55 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/8/2025, 12:12:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The worst part of this Pedro Pascal overexposure is hearing so many people say PED-ro instead of PAY-dro.

30/7/2025, 8:14:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Inflation is truly out of control.

30/7/2025, 5:00:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Turns out the identity he stole was Jeffrey Epstein.

26/7/2025, 8:21:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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...

25/7/2025, 11:41:22 PM | 1002 313 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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

25/7/2025, 4:29:40 PM | 749 75 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, if it lasted longer than four hours they'd have to see a doctor.

26/7/2025, 6:00:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

It always comes out Sooner or later.

26/7/2025, 5:56:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture All The Right Movies (@alltherightmovies.com) reposted

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

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Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

That is blatantly false hamas propaganda. That you would believe it and parrot it is deplorable.

25/7/2025, 2:16:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

25/7/2025, 11:49:39 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Would The New Yorker style it "Mamdaniïsm"?

25/7/2025, 8:54:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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'"

25/7/2025, 8:07:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

OMZ

25/7/2025, 7:51:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Right

25/7/2025, 6:57:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

"Cruft" is a great Wordle word!

25/7/2025, 6:03:38 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

24/7/2025, 9:17:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 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.

22/7/2025, 11:17:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

First show: "The Marriage of Convenience of Figaro"

22/7/2025, 11:15:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture CopleyScott17 (@copleyscott17.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, that must be what repugnicans mean by dialing down the violent rhetoric.

22/7/2025, 7:51:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view