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TheIrishCommentator

@irishcommentator.bsky.social

Slava Ukraini. Underemployed political news junkie, wondering what the hell is going to happen next. There will be swearing. Human rights aren’t negotiable. ACAB. TACO. Right wing low lives blocked on sight, so don’t even bother.

created October 23, 2023

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Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh yeah? If I’m middle aged, then how come I’m still playing video games while eating crisps?

1/9/2025, 11:53:09 AM | 25 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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With him still in charge Labour will lose the next election, that I can predict.

1/9/2025, 11:44:54 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

FYI I heard in the movie he gave Kevin the wrong directions; he literally can’t do anything right.

1/9/2025, 11:36:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marvelous Max (@moketchup.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

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1/9/2025, 9:13:53 AM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Just like the podium with all the flags for press conferences.

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

Profile picture Marcus Chown (@marcuschown.bsky.social) reposted

Britain is not a country of racist bigots. Time for the decent majority to "take back control". Repost if you agree.

31/8/2025, 6:13:28 PM | 215 148 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

How’s it a crime free zone when there’s a guy with 34 criminal convictions living on Pennsylvania Avenue?

1/9/2025, 6:49:45 AM | 31 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’d say that America ought to move to a parliamentary style system but it’s got way bigger problems atm

31/8/2025, 8:59:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

This is why I’ll never stop making fun of Dorito Mussolini and his minions.

31/8/2025, 8:47:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) reposted

Rudy Giuliani suffered severe injuries in a car accident last night, according to his spokesperson

Rudy Giuliani suffered severe injuries in a car accident last night, according to his spokesperson
31/8/2025, 7:45:58 PM | 3380 532 | View on Bluesky | view

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Should have been repelled or amended ages ago.

31/8/2025, 5:01:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is amazing

31/8/2025, 4:30:24 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

They still won’t show Donnie’s face…

31/8/2025, 4:29:27 PM | 15 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Slava Ukraini!

31/8/2025, 4:18:38 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

They’ll still vote for her though

31/8/2025, 2:58:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Scott Horton (@robertscotthorton.bsky.social) reposted

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31/8/2025, 2:37:00 PM | 10 10 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TrumpsTaxes (@trumpstaxes.com) reposted

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION - FLORIDA STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 40🚨 Democrat: RaShon Young Election Date: 🗓️THIS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND🗓️ Area: Orlando area Note: After the hateful garbage DeSantis pulled outside of the Pulse nightclub, we need Orlando to show up to this election in force.

RaShon Young Florida State House District 40
30/8/2025, 4:16:46 PM | 238 144 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

Where’s all the concern about Trump’s health from the papers and news channels?

31/8/2025, 11:25:51 AM | 13 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Owen Jones (@owenjones.bsky.social) reposted

The German police brutally assault an Irish woman protesting against Israel's genocide. The German state is a disgrace. It committed genocide against the Jewish people - far from its only genocide. It forced Palestinians to pay the price, viciously silencing anyone who objects

29/8/2025, 3:49:00 PM | 1186 697 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

Cheeto is going to cook up a hell of a distraction from the Epstein Files.

30/8/2025, 10:01:16 PM | 19 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ronald teasing the Hamburglar again

30/8/2025, 5:51:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

California should get rid of all of its red seats (I hear it’s possible?). And the other blue states need to pull their fingers out and do the same.

29/8/2025, 11:23:44 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

I guess so, but I can’t see the six on his court ruling against him. His rant included his marching orders to them. Either they’ll make up some excuse to overturn this or they’ll just use a shadow docket. The law is unfortunately now whatever Trump needs it to be in the moment.

29/8/2025, 11:18:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

His appeal will be successful. That rant he posted was his marching orders to the six in his personal court.

29/8/2025, 11:02:55 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly I’m sure the six in his own court will overrule this soon enough

29/8/2025, 10:29:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Then he’s definitely an idiot

29/8/2025, 10:05:23 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s genuinely an idiot. I sometimes wonder if he only meant to help keep Cheeto stay out of prison rather than have him regaining power with that decision to his name.

29/8/2025, 10:03:49 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

They’ll make something up, quite literally if they have to. Could even use a shadow docket to just say “because we say so”.

29/8/2025, 10:00:59 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t get your hopes up, Trump’s court will give him what he wants.

29/8/2025, 9:56:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

What is the point behind him making these ridiculous statements complaining about the rule of law after what he’s done? Is he genuinely that dense or is he trying to cover his tracks, or is he trolling?

29/8/2025, 9:49:13 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Booming fart more like

29/8/2025, 7:18:28 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Everything with him is performative bullshit

29/8/2025, 11:06:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Her cushy job was just more important to her.

29/8/2025, 11:05:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

He said so himself, he doesn’t joke.

29/8/2025, 10:48:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Best news I’ve heard in weeks.

29/8/2025, 10:13:53 AM | 19 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m sure she’ll be reelected though, because people never learn.

28/8/2025, 3:52:53 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Incoming taco

28/8/2025, 12:44:31 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Franken-Pattern (@franken-pattern.bsky.social) reposted

There isn't a single member of the "gop" who doesn't belong in prison.

28/8/2025, 12:41:45 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

You won’t, no. The damage he’s done is permanent.

28/8/2025, 12:09:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Good point. Maybe they’re already looking for a replacement for him too.

28/8/2025, 11:25:28 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

I’m offering up a theory; the GOP will hold on to Trump until after the midterms (which they’ll try to steal), then they’ll use the 25th amendment against him and bring in JD in order to try and get at least ten years out of him.

28/8/2025, 11:09:11 AM | 15 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted

Don't get it twisted. Trump is having the National Guard pick up trash to debase them. He hates the military. He is incapable of understanding anyone who would make sacrifices for the greater good. He thinks they are suckers and losers, and he's treating them as such.

27/8/2025, 6:19:58 PM | 7294 2169 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

I have a sickening feeling that his court would still find some way to apply immunity.

28/8/2025, 10:55:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Brexit Bin 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 (@brexitbin.bsky.social) reposted

1. The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is the ethical DNA of modern Europe. 2. It was created after WW2 as a safeguard against the types of crimes committed by the Nazis. 3. Leaving the ECHR would leave you defenceless against the criminal whims of whatever politicians are in power.

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10/10/2023, 6:55:15 AM | 119 75 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

Confusion and delay

27/8/2025, 9:25:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Just like Eric Cartman with his toys.

27/8/2025, 8:16:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

When she was describing with pride how Cheeto knew and understood that black paint makes things hotter to the touch, it reminded me of when parents get their little kids to explain to granny and grandad what they learned in school that day. Know what I mean?

27/8/2025, 10:48:46 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Sebastian Salek (@sebastiansalek.com) reposted

Reform isn’t a political party. It’s a corporate lobbying firm. The business model is simple. Wealthy elites pay Farage to push policies that could make them millions. 4 infuriating examples:

27/8/2025, 9:28:24 AM | 162 74 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Reminds me of Eric Cartmen’s tea party with his toys.

26/8/2025, 11:00:01 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🙏

26/8/2025, 10:43:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

This actually sounds to me like a subtle case of TACOing after Governor Pritzker stood up to him.

26/8/2025, 9:08:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

He should just stick to advertising the restaurants

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26/8/2025, 8:46:45 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They’re all so pathetic

26/8/2025, 8:31:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You’ll never get your reputation back America

26/8/2025, 8:20:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

But not because he’s the president (remember all of his bitching about Biden and Obama), but because he’s Donald Trump.

26/8/2025, 7:44:46 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

But not because he’s the president (remember his bitching about Biden and Obama), but because he’s Donald Trump.

26/8/2025, 7:43:28 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Now you’re talking

26/8/2025, 7:41:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ve said before, the EU (and Canada and others) should just tariff the US in return and leave them on so long as Trump and JD hold office. Bring some stability back and put them on the defensive.

26/8/2025, 5:32:36 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The convicted criminal is worried about crime

26/8/2025, 4:57:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don Qui-Bloaty

26/8/2025, 4:41:12 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don Qui-bloaty crusading against windmills again.

26/8/2025, 4:27:38 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

Reform voters will be in for a rude awakening when the NHS they depend upon is replaced with a US style insurance system.

26/8/2025, 12:07:10 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Mark Chadbourn (@chadbourn.bsky.social) reposted

Reform, the Party of Cruelty, will today announce its plans to leave the European Court of Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and disapply international treaties like the Refugee Convention.

26/8/2025, 8:08:39 AM | 464 149 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s not paving over the rose garden and building that ball room just to hand the White House back to someone else. Nor are the people behind him prepared to just give back power in an election.

26/8/2025, 12:35:09 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, either the dems take back power and get saddled with the blame, or they hold power and then end elections to avoid the consequences.

25/8/2025, 9:35:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My message to them, how did all that sucking up work out for you guys?

25/8/2025, 8:58:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

A fucking whoopee cushion is more articulate

25/8/2025, 5:27:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Three teachers from The Simpsons in the staff room smoking cigarettes and complaining about principal skinners obsession with magnets
25/8/2025, 5:23:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Little bits

25/8/2025, 5:20:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They didn’t take your VCR though right?!

25/8/2025, 4:55:57 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s talking absolute shite

25/8/2025, 4:53:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He was so right when he called them weird. They should have pressed that.

25/8/2025, 4:36:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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In two weeks I’m sure

25/8/2025, 4:03:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Stephen should’ve just stayed at the Krusty Krab, messing around with the light switches.

25/8/2025, 3:54:17 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social) reply parent

Isn’t it true though? That there’s a sizeable portion of America who will just keep voting for them no matter what, because of what Fox News keeps telling them?

25/8/2025, 3:08:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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😀 👍

25/8/2025, 2:54:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The toddler is having yet another tantrum

25/8/2025, 2:53:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I went to New York last year, my first time in the states. Not once did I feel unsafe, even when riding the ‘scary’ subway. They’re all full of shit.

25/8/2025, 12:57:48 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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They’ll physically take control of the voting machines if they have to.

25/8/2025, 12:54:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Their policy of course. Sorry I should have been clearer.

25/8/2025, 12:36:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is absolutely disgusting

25/8/2025, 12:00:22 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s a tiny tiny man

25/8/2025, 11:54:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Just Jack (@just-jack-1.bsky.social) reposted

He’s wanted to declare martial law from day one. Bypass all checks and rule as a tyrant. Many have speculated how he’d do it. Now his gambit is clear. DC was a test. He’s using manufactured crime stats to send troops into blue states & cities. This is not a drill. Democracy is at defcon 1.

23/8/2025, 11:21:25 PM | 19132 6362 | View on Bluesky | view

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Dorito Mussolini

23/8/2025, 3:32:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That cuts deep

23/8/2025, 3:07:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh Deere

23/8/2025, 1:07:38 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does that make vance ‘Prick Carraway’?

23/8/2025, 1:06:16 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s Trumplethinskin

23/8/2025, 1:03:19 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Laughter and mockery screeches at them like nails on a chalkboard. One huge mistake the dems made was not capitalising on the ‘weird’ attack line. It was really working.

23/8/2025, 1:00:07 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted

Q: The DOJ is sending some of the Epstein files over to the House Oversight Committee. Are you in support of them releasing them? TRUMP: Innocent people shouldn't be hurt. You have a lot of people that could be mentioned in those files that don't deserve to be bc he knew everybody in Palm Beach

22/8/2025, 5:46:36 PM | 1084 256 | View on Bluesky | view

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So what, he’s now Police Chief Piggum? Eliot Mess? J. Edgar Pooper?

22/8/2025, 2:47:39 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Where’s the Epstein files Donnie?

22/8/2025, 2:36:39 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nash Is Here for It (@nashishereforit.bsky.social) reposted

The important thing to remember about John Bolton’s house being raided today is that the first wave of the Trump-Epstein files are being released in a couple hours.

22/8/2025, 1:27:30 PM | 493 172 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 2:19:29 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TheIrishCommentator (@irishcommentator.bsky.social)

Going after Bolton just to distract from the Epstein files won’t work you know…

22/8/2025, 2:21:37 PM | 31 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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Now they can really flaming go!

22/8/2025, 9:31:35 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He told them, to their faces, that he didn’t care about them, he just wanted their votes.

22/8/2025, 8:32:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I want to believe it but they always vote red in the end

21/8/2025, 10:17:37 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What are the odds this passes?

21/8/2025, 9:26:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And taco will say nothing about it

21/8/2025, 6:38:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view