Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
I have an inferiority complex but frankly it's not a very good one. No DMs unless you're a stunning nymphomaniac brewery heiress with a father on life support.
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view profile on Bluesky ππ¦ππππ πΎπ¦π£π (@sundaedivine.bsky.social) reposted
If you're 60, 69.1% of all job growth since your birth occurred under Democratic administrations. If you're 45, that number is 74.7%. If you're under 28, the number is 100%. Happy Labor Day.
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We call ours "MI5 surveillance van #3"
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
The World Travel and Tourism Council estimates that the US will lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending in 2025, the only country out of 184 economies the council analyzed that will see a decline this year. www.cnn.com/2025/08/31/t...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Thank God for Victoria Derbyshire, she has has bigger balls than any male interviewer.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Crikey, he's as camp as a row of pink tents. Suppose it explains his enthusiasm for the Village People.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not as ghoulish as it sounds, as Mark Twain said "I've never wished a man dead, but I've read some obituaries with great pleasure."
Disillusioned With Conservatives (@neverevertory.bsky.social) reposted
Trumps estimated taxpayer golf tab comes in at a whopping $78.4M To put that in perspective, Trump has already surpassed the midway point for his golf costs of $151.5 million during his first term. #DonaldTrump
Fair Political Coverage - we want to hear from ALL our parties (@fairpoliticsnow.bsky.social) reposted
Weβre going up at a rate of 700 signatures an hour currently. In the time it took me to boil the kettle it went up by 50. Keep the message in minds folks. Fair coverage is what we want so we hear from ALL parties not just the narrative of one. Sign and pass on petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Having already attacked Iran with missiles the Nobel Peace Prize seeking President is lining up his next war.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Badenoch is a lightweight. Farage wants to bring back witch burning.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
UK
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Goebbels-lookalike, Stephen Miller, explaining that black is white, up is down, front is back and left is right.
NEWSPAPER (@bluehealrh.bsky.social) reposted
President Obama joined bluesky.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
You're probably right, not as funny though!
tweety (@bluskypolitics.bsky.social) reposted
π΄ Whatever ya do . . . don't share β’ We don't wanna anger Don π€π€£π₯
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
The machinations of the orange felon's co-conspiratirs will be just as funny. Can't wait!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Ironically clutching a can of Tenants.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
As mean, petty - and frankly dangerous - as we have learned to expect from the orange felon. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Republicans Against Trumpism (@rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social) reposted
Portugalβs President Rebelo de Sousa: βThe top leader of the worldβs foremost superpower is, objectively, a Soviet or Russian asset. He operates as an asset.β
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
theonion.com/no-way-to-pr...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
As someone in Europe I can tell you that virtually all my fellow Europeans call the orange, draft dodging, adjudicated rapist, convicted felon and one-time fucker of little girls . . . a cunt. Without hesitation.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Very thoughtful crystal ball gazing. Including the comment that while "everyone around the world wishes the President well . . . . questions are understandably asked about a 79-year-old clinically obese person who subsists on a diet of fast food and appears to show signs of cognitive decline."
Liz (or Lizzie) Kim κΉνμ± π« (@liz.sheshed.rocks) reposted
Lifelong Republican, and legislative staffer, Ryan Davenport, speaks out against Trumpβs Texas redistricting scheme. βWe canβt vote for Republicans anymore because you abuse every ounce of power you are given and the only option we have left is to join the Democratsβ¦.β Boom π₯
Alex Richards (@alxrchrds.bsky.social) reposted
Farage would need the UK Gov to charter a Boeing-747 every single day, on average, over a 5-year period to deport 600k people. The cost of chartering the plane alone is up to Β£85k. Per hour. Or it could buy one, for about Β£15m + fuel & crew etc. Not one single journalist made this point. Not one.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Ukraine didn't "go into war" by choice: they were invaded by a neighbouring country 15 times their size which had previously guaranteed their security you bloody moron.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
The President of the United States is an utter swine.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Of course! I'm an idiot, it was Obama who wrote a brown suit.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
I lost count of all the ways the orange poltroon has shown he's a moron. Nobody is bothered anymore.! But there was a shitstorm when Biden wore a tan suit.
Firehawk (@firehawkjw.bsky.social) reposted
π€£ππ Repost please or quote. Just spread the truth π
Karly Kingsley (@karlykingsley.bsky.social) reposted
βA lot of people are saying maybe weβd like a dictator.β
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Nietzsche was also the bloke who said that life was a choice between suffering and boredom. He never said anything about having to put up with both at the same time.
Rep. Steven Woodrow (@woodrowforco.bsky.social) reposted
Trump is responsible for a quarter of the entire US national debt. So sorry if I tune out during the next MAGA lecture on fiscal responsibility.
MAGA Focker (@maga-focker.bsky.social) reposted
Hey, King of all MAGATs - The UnHung hero - Your Ex's say hello
churchlady320 (@churchlady320.bsky.social) reposted
CALIFORNIANS ALERT!! "VotersFIRSTAct.org" that OPPOSES the upcoming Prop. 50 vote in November on CA redistricting is NOT A REGISTERED 501-c-4 nonprofit. That is JUST a domain name. It is a PAC that is not registered as one. DO NOT BE FOOLED - IT'S CHARLES MUNGER A BILLIONAIRE behind it!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Outstanding photo . . .
Bryan Dawson (@bryandawsonusa.bsky.social) reposted
The 8 states with the highest homicide rates are all red. Mississippi leads the nation with a homicide rate of 20.5 closely followed by Louisiana at 19.9. California ranks 30th with a rate of 6.1. Massachusetts ranks 47th with a homicide rate of 2.7. @governor.ca.gov
Maple Mama (@maplemama20.bsky.social) reposted
Watch @kendallyb.bsky.socialtalk show was how Kristi Noem is living rent free in military housing that is reserved for coast guard leadership in order to better hide her affair with Corey Lewandowski. This is causing a ripple effect to active duty service members not getting base housing
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump won't get past the first donut stand.
Forbes (@forbes.com) reposted
The ruling sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe, who had filed a suit alleging that the facility built in the Florida Everglades violated federal environmental laws.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Tell Mike Collins not to worry. Far fewer of the 55 million people in the world who have visas allowing travel to the US will want to do so than in happier times.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done bylinetimes βΊοΈ
Arthur Dent (@lzenglish.bsky.social) reposted
There are cries of little girls asking for help from a sick man who raped them. Sexual predators profiled girls and their families, knowing the girls families could not access the legal system to fight back against the rapes and threats. A world of pedophiles protected by a corrupt legal system.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Hahaha, this is soooo funny!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
"Rage, paranoia, pettiness, and desolating selfishness: Trump appears consumed more and more by an online world that offers him the chance to live out the fantasy of the unilateral power and adulation that he craves." www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
I can't be the only person who sees Miller and instinctively thinks 'This is a bad guy'.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
How exactly are you - as a fat, old, useless, onanist - a "war hero"? I'll tell you. Only in your masturbatory dreams.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks for saying the obvious Mark. If only other platforms were as clear.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Check back on this in 2, 3 or 4 years (no longer than that) to see how many thousands of people have died because of this self-opinionated human failure. prospect.org/health/2025-...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
At least all of those 'elderly white hippies' aren't bald Nazis with tiny willies . . .
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Brilliant!
Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) reposted
This is why the pressure must be kept on Russia at all costs.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Trump complains that a hugely respected U.S. museum that thoughtfully explained to Americans "how bad slavery was" is somehow saying something wrong. This is rewriting history.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
You don't really want to know what this advert smells of. But I'm going to give you a hint: think loosely folded nappies.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Truly amazing. Because it's amazingly shameful.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Trump is deranged - there are no 'six wars'. Seriously there aren't, he is talking complete bollocks. How doesn't he die of shame?
Paul Eric Scannell (@pauleric70.bsky.social) reposted
Bill Clinton proves Marco Rubio is lying, right here, clear as day: WE forced Ukraine to give up their nukes, cruise missiles, and strategic bombers: WE promised to protect Ukraine from Russia; WE made Ukraine vulnerable. So yeah, THIS IS OUR WAR.
BeSeriousUSA π (@beserioususa.bsky.social) reposted
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
This sums things up . . .
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks a bit like Ilya Kuryakin's ugly brother.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Does anyone know how to contact those blue plaque people? Cotswolds pub staff 'refuse to serve' JD Vance during visit | Oxford Mail share.google/sJGzMB1tlDkD...
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
I always turn straight to the obituaries as well.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Always a popular pub, The Bull in Charlbury is now so busy it has to beat thirsty drinkers off with a shitty stick. Soon to be used as a location in Richard Curtis's "Love Actually 2 : The Sequel".
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
If George Orwell made a movie . . .
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Before the presidential election candidate Trump repeatedly said that he would stop the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. It's been over 200 days and the orange Felon has achieved the square root of absolutely fuck all.
Armageddon Army the GSD (@barblahs.bsky.social) reposted
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The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
EX AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA MCFAUL: βPutin doesn't look at all of this stuff as a sign of strength. He looks at it as a sign of weakness. He had to do absolutely nothing to get this meeting. Putin has gained everything and given nothing in return.β
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Good research!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Good point, well made.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
100% agree, an eye opening but hilarious film. None of Trump's current courtiers really match up to Khruschev. Although he's clearly a turd, Todd Lyons isn't a Beria calibre shit and hopefully there isn't a Zhukov who would throw in his lot with MAGA criminals. So who does take over?
Arthur Dent (@lzenglish.bsky.social) reposted
In July 2025, the producer price index rose by 0.9%, the largest increase in over three years. Wholesale vegetable prices surged by 38.9%, the highest spike for any product category, because of tariffs and labor shortages. Prices on home furniture and apparel increased because of tariffs.
papaesoco.bsky.social (@papaesoco.bsky.social) reposted
theintercept.com/2025/08/11/t... The Justice Department announced in January that violent crime in D.C. hit a 30-year low in 2024. So far this year, itβs down 26 percent from that. This, in other words, is a curious time for the president to declare that the nationβs capital is a
πππ€CJπ€¨π€£π§πππΊπΈ (@cnice59.bsky.social) reposted
Letβs Not Ever Forget To Remind America πΊπΈ Of This! ππΌππ½ππΎ
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Hells Bells, this Tiedrich chap is brilliant. Stonking idea. Please, please, Norwegian Committee give the Peace Prize to Barack Obama. You know this makes sense - and would be fucking funny!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social)
Hopefully the Norwegian Nobel Committee will tell him to "FΓΈkk Γ₯ff".
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Hahaha, brilliant.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
No surprise that the seat is in Jesmond! But well done Sarah Peters all the same, top lady!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Those chairs bring back memories of many long, dull, and inconclusive meetings.
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
Well done Alaska!
Ex-Optimist π¬π§ (@grumpyearthling.bsky.social) reply parent
My dad told me that men only wear stripes on socks - shirts should be a solid colour. He was right about most other things so was probably right about stripey tops. More importantly he was sure Fargarge was William Joyce's bastard; given that both are cunts he could have been right about that too.
Bryan π πΊπ¦ Slava Ukraine (@papootx.bsky.social) reposted
Trump Killed Epstein To Cover Up Child Trafficking And Rape, Alleges 'Anonymous' The list with hundreds of names on it uploaded through a file on dark web under the file of "The Little Black Book of Jeffrey Epstein", includes the name Donald J. Trump web.archive.org/web/20201004...
Arthur Dent (@lzenglish.bsky.social) reposted
Blavatnik donates to RNC account to help cover Trump's legal costs during Russia probe washingtonexaminer.com/ukrainian-born
Reform Party UK Exposed (@reformexposed.bsky.social) reposted
Richard Moore, is the Reform UK candidate for Alton Amery in East Hampshire. There's a few things he's not telling you on his campaign material. There is a court order stating one of his 6 children cannot live with him and is to permanently reside with his former partner.