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John MacCuish

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I was an artist (painting, printmaking, ceramics) and craftsman (art object restorer/conservator) for 12 years (I have bachelor degrees in fine art and in philosophy). After much schooling (10 years), I am now called a senior data scientist, naturally.

created November 26, 2024

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Sometimes called pigeon.

4/9/2025, 3:49:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fly over. Fly WAY over. Mandate a 10-day quarantine for any Floridian traveling outside of Florida. No exceptions.

3/9/2025, 5:50:42 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Er, no. Fantasy.

3/9/2025, 4:16:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This encapsulates my sentiments perfectly.

CEO's Skill Set Transferable To Any Job That Requires Dumbass To Receive Big Salary
3/9/2025, 2:47:39 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ad Sales, Ad Sales, Ad Sales, …, demographics and market share. Then “build” and capture that audience. Settlements are just the cost of doing business. Ad Sales == $$$$. News networks can’t survive without ad sales. It’s just business, not integrity or a search for truth.

3/9/2025, 2:24:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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An abject charlatan sent this to all Medicare recipients. I can only imagine the grifting with AI involved. One more (stochastic!) layer of shenanigans and error.

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2/9/2025, 11:16:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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There are police on the beat, so there’s no need for the military on the street. She’s a Mad Hatter, full of every right wing fallacy.

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2/9/2025, 10:42:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kavanaugh, same. Thomas, same. Gaetz, same, … , need I go on?

2/9/2025, 10:24:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Arrest them.

2/9/2025, 8:30:55 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Shamed, humiliated, and bored. The National Gardeners and the ICE pickers

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2/9/2025, 6:04:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He will wear a big hat to cover the bandages.

2/9/2025, 5:59:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Occasionally, this takes one of my friends.

2/9/2025, 1:57:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For that great set of lies The Ghoul expounded hither and yon, like at the rear parking lot of Four Seasons Landscaping.

2/9/2025, 1:54:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Nate has trouble writing coherent sentences. Remember, don’t drink and post.

2/9/2025, 1:31:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His right ear prosthetic fell off after he duck-hooked a chip shot into the hazard.

1/9/2025, 7:22:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s his stunt double, and he doesn’t look all that great either. Maybe there is a round of COVID at the White House. That would be wonderfully rich.

1/9/2025, 7:18:02 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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An unmarked grave on a public golf course, under a cart path. Cozy.

1/9/2025, 5:39:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It was only a little stroke. We have to wait for the grand mal… 🕰️🤞🙏

1/9/2025, 5:23:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The grim stupidity and Luddite behavior will continue until Republicans are swept from office across the land.

1/9/2025, 5:05:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His stunt double is getting overtime pay.

31/8/2025, 9:42:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank gawd. The wrecking of U.S. science, and much else besides, runs apace and amuck. Fie on these barbarians, Luddites, thugs, …. Idiots all.

31/8/2025, 5:12:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The NYT finally called Trump a felon. It was a monstrously long time for them to do so.

NYT: “President Trump, himself a felon, …”
31/8/2025, 5:04:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The NYT finally called Trump a felon. It was a monstrously long time for them to do so.

NYT: “President Trump, himself a felon, …”
31/8/2025, 5:04:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I would guess it’s a pretty common sentiment (in various shades as you point out) both historically and culturally. The irony of Gray’s poem, in its admonition to women, is that it’s pretty definitive that it is men that have a problem with gold. Spectacular poem though, especially the first part.

31/8/2025, 4:39:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His stunt double doesn’t look well either.

31/8/2025, 2:38:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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MAGA will clamor to be rescued from radical leftists (Casper Milquetoast Democrats).

raft of the medusa by théodore géricault
30/8/2025, 11:43:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His stunt double makes a rare appearance.

Newsom hawking Heinz.
30/8/2025, 10:50:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His right ear is a stunt double for his left ear. There’s very little in between.

30/8/2025, 10:09:50 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Kagemusha. Donald’s stunt double loves to golf, and doesn’t get out much.

30/8/2025, 9:20:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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From hence, ye beauties, undeceived, Know, one false step is ne’er retrieved, And be with caution bold. Not all that tempts your wandering eyes And heedless hearts, is lawful prize; Nor all that glisters, gold. www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44302/...

30/8/2025, 8:44:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And a list of the people that did these hateful things, and any that enabled them.

30/8/2025, 8:37:36 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Quieted baseless rumors by spreading baseless rumors. Always appears to work.

30/8/2025, 8:19:22 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Vlad says, thank you. Republicans will have so, so much to answer for.

30/8/2025, 5:40:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Texas is spelled “F-L-E-E!!” Florida, same.

29/8/2025, 5:50:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Give Benedict Arnold the Freedom Medal. Why not?

29/8/2025, 4:17:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Intellect and grace

Photo portrait of Obama.
29/8/2025, 3:19:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you.

29/8/2025, 3:13:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Her temperature will be back to room temperature momentarily. Nothing to see here.

28/8/2025, 11:50:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Notice, what did god do, before, during, and after. The carnage, bloodshed, and slaughter keep happening. Rivers of blood in this country every year, but barely a trickle elsewhere. Yes, this country has it wrong. Gawd, god, indeed.

28/8/2025, 11:47:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s the Republican through line from Dick to Donald. They finally have the dictator they have been yearning for all these years.

28/8/2025, 8:31:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The man is an absolute menace. The CDC should be funded to look into malignant-troglodyte narcissism and find a cure (that hopefully does not involve death and dismemberment).

28/8/2025, 7:41:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A generational problem

A conservative man proudly frightened of everything, as reported with great accuracy by The Onion.
28/8/2025, 7:36:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Barbarians and Luddites, intent on wreckage and hauling off the spoils. Thanks Republicans, you will have so, SO much to answer for!

28/8/2025, 5:18:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’ll take that under advisement, and 500 yards.

28/8/2025, 5:04:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And sung at the Super Bowl!

28/8/2025, 2:31:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s hideous all the same.

28/8/2025, 2:28:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The current government is a bunch of Luddites and barbarians. Looking at you Trump voters, Republican voters.

28/8/2025, 4:08:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Every day.

28/8/2025, 1:55:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trumpism has civilization in its sights.

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28/8/2025, 1:53:36 AM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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I got one. Too bad for them… I am voting for Prop 50. Trumpists are Luddites, barbarians, fatuous cranks.

28/8/2025, 1:52:20 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I see them as barbarians, more and more each day. Their supporters too.

28/8/2025, 1:49:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ghastly barbarians!! Luddites, would-be troglodytes.

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28/8/2025, 1:27:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Anything and everything to deflect.

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28/8/2025, 1:23:23 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I get the feeling Trumpism voters wanted a government run by Barbarians whose objective is to wreck everything and run off with any spoils…Civilization be DAMNED!! When the boomerang finally hits them, they will wonder why they threw it.

28/8/2025, 1:21:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gawd.

28/8/2025, 1:15:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Travel the nation and pick up garbage! Enjoy the shame, humiliation, and boredom!

28/8/2025, 1:11:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Republican voters voted for this unbelievably pathetic display. They glory in having a nation of toadies.

28/8/2025, 1:08:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gives new meaning to the word, “torpedoed!”

28/8/2025, 1:04:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Shame and boredom is a great recruiting tool, almost surely.

27/8/2025, 3:13:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Big beautiful face

Trump’s face without his makeup. Just his rug.
27/8/2025, 2:38:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Put the torpedo in the chamber… it is Open Season!

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27/8/2025, 2:34:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gawd that is funny. Shower Donald with Razzie Awards.

27/8/2025, 2:31:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And the reason for the rifle? Were they hoping to bag an elephant on the way up? Lonely are the Brave?

27/8/2025, 2:29:40 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Go forth and Prospero.

27/8/2025, 12:57:48 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You will be drawn, inexorably, towards writing another paper. Take heart…This is the way.

26/8/2025, 9:13:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The sandwich heard ‘round the world!

Image of a man hurling a large torpedo sandwich, a Molotov sandwich.
26/8/2025, 9:10:27 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Jicama is grand.

26/8/2025, 8:54:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thank you in advance.

26/8/2025, 8:51:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Welcome the next pandemic. Meanwhile…SILVER ALERT!!!

Trump on the White House rooftop looking lost.
26/8/2025, 8:48:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Beyond pathetic, like all his supporters.

26/8/2025, 8:42:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I wonder though if Google feels that Fox One launch devalued Fox content for YouTube… and they should get a substantial discount on that content now. Regardless, I think you’re right, the deal will happen, but it may take a number of iterations to get there.

26/8/2025, 7:17:40 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s a lot of parts!

IKEA’s oligarkchop diagram (basket not included).
26/8/2025, 7:09:06 PM | 86 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gawd. The Dark Ages are upon us. No amount of gilt tchotchkes spread about the train of Donald says otherwise.

26/8/2025, 6:24:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What was that great quote from “Succession?” “Phony news and broken shows.” It escapes me.

26/8/2025, 5:49:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes, with alacrity!! And vengeance!!

26/8/2025, 5:46:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s nice to be king of your own little town.

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26/8/2025, 5:45:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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At a glance I read, “Release the Resplendent Flies!” No?

26/8/2025, 5:38:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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These would all be great books by John Le Carre: The Good Hobbit, The Honorable Hobbit, The Constant Hobbit, and The Perfect Hobbit. Alas, he never got around to them.

26/8/2025, 4:55:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A worldwide phenomenon.

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Prickly Heat. Needs his diaper changed more often.

26/8/2025, 5:03:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Putin slaps.

26/8/2025, 4:55:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Given a 10 in the Olympics for … Cadaver Dive.

26/8/2025, 4:44:07 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“… Where Alph, the sacred river, ran Through caverns measureless to man Down to a sunless sea…”

26/8/2025, 2:16:33 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Conservatives have always been tiresome in the extreme, but over the past 60+ years they have become exceedingly angry, brutal, and disturbed.

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Someone (Putin?) caught Donald with his hand in the cookie jar, or somewhere.

25/8/2025, 8:22:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Senseless cruelty.

25/8/2025, 3:50:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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🤞🙏. I can only imagine that he injured himself Wii bowling, or, he went whaling.

25/8/2025, 3:45:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The people saying it need to be run out of the country. Today.

25/8/2025, 3:36:11 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It makes sense to Republicans, where petulant and irrational cruelty is the standard MO.

25/8/2025, 3:33:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Harlequin kitty by Monet.

25/8/2025, 12:54:04 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My father grew up in Pictou, NS, oddly enough, in this house mccullochhouse.com/McCulloch-Ho..., now a museum (since 1972). We would visit my grandparents there a few times when I was a kid and young adult. There is a note about them at the end of article. Loved there and the surrounding environs.

25/8/2025, 12:29:44 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Service announcement!

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25/8/2025, 12:04:24 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Abject shame and boredom will be the military’s lot.

25/8/2025, 12:03:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bring on the mud wrestling, the World Wrestling[sic] Entertainment[sic], the Flea Circus , …

25/8/2025, 12:01:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s a bad idea in principle, but Trumpism and the GOP leave the rest of us no choice but to vote for this bill. I think need to hang together on this, or we will surely all hang separately.

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Republicans leave me no choice but to vote for it. Their MO since Tricky Dick is to cheat. They feel that Democratic rule is illegitimate, and democracy in general is an impediment to their obtaining power. They are ENTITLED to make the rules (and break them), the rest of us are not —absolutely.

24/8/2025, 11:35:16 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He sells Heinz with such panache and aplomb.

Newsom laughing off Trump’s faux assassination attempt while holding a large full bottle of Heinz Ketchup.
24/8/2025, 7:51:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Republicans should take a therapeutic swim with RFK Jr. in Love Canal, en masse. Stiffen them up for the coming Rapture.

24/8/2025, 5:50:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Proud Hippie. Full stop.

24/8/2025, 5:45:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I can’t wait! “I’ve been to the mountaintop “ and though “I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land"

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