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JoPa in Pittsburgh

@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social

First generation immigrant and fairly recent US citizen. Progressive. Mancunian born 4th gen Manchester City supporter. Distance runner. Steel City yinzer. Parent & husband, including a trans daughter. FIREd.

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Nice to see PA in with the blue states.

5/9/2025, 10:48:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

This is the way forward

5/9/2025, 2:16:21 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Well he did bail out said farmers in his first term

5/9/2025, 2:05:25 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

what happened to talk of Baltimore and Boston? More fear of pushback? #TACO

4/9/2025, 1:40:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

but at least there is no merger pending now.

3/9/2025, 3:05:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

So glad to be away from that shit show.

2/9/2025, 9:44:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

What's with the hair?

2/9/2025, 8:42:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

That woman is an idiot. Or plays one on TV.

2/9/2025, 4:08:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

31/8/2025, 11:06:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm going frustrated

31/8/2025, 2:53:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Lordy.

31/8/2025, 2:45:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes! Hit them in the pocketbook!

30/8/2025, 8:44:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Or St. Louis.

27/8/2025, 1:34:27 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, he was going to solve Russia v Ukraine in 24 hours, so..

23/8/2025, 7:10:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

More of this messaging

23/8/2025, 7:08:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Not to mention the stamp on Bobb in the box

23/8/2025, 12:51:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Petty is as Levy does.

21/8/2025, 10:51:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

"No talent ass clown."

21/8/2025, 2:00:30 AM | 36 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

See also: Harry Kane to City negotiations.

19/8/2025, 7:23:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

City fan here. Savinho will end up a Spurs player.

18/8/2025, 11:23:43 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

That close ball control 😯

16/8/2025, 7:23:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks like City at our worst last season

15/8/2025, 9:20:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm holding out for a hero. With cheese. Hold the mayo.

15/8/2025, 2:58:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Fuk that guy.

13/8/2025, 3:54:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

But, but... Canada!!!

11/8/2025, 2:10:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Good lord.

11/8/2025, 1:06:12 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Why would City entertain this for such a low amount after the BS they take from Spurs with any potential transfer? They don't need to sell, have the leverage and should use it. Time to hold out for their ideal price.

11/8/2025, 12:58:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

City need to hold out for their price. Spurs never did us favors in the transfer window. Time to play hard ball.

11/8/2025, 11:53:40 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, Chevy just announced a relaunch of their low end EV The Bolt and Walmart just announced their addingEV charging stations to thousands of stores. EV adoption may be slow compared to Europe and Asia, but it will continue.

7/8/2025, 1:28:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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6/8/2025, 12:57:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

So, so out of touch.

3/8/2025, 11:21:08 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

The word for the Trump admin is "blatant." He does so much shit just out in the open.

2/8/2025, 5:29:39 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

As a Pittsburgher, I approve of this message.

2/8/2025, 5:27:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Pure tax payer robbery

25/7/2025, 11:51:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Crazy talk.

25/7/2025, 11:48:23 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Take the train out to Glossop and do some day hiking in the Peak District

24/7/2025, 8:29:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Bittersweet

24/7/2025, 10:17:32 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Do you not remember Garland?

23/7/2025, 9:29:16 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Wouldn't pay 10 cents for the LA Times.

22/7/2025, 11:58:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

"Washington Russets"

21/7/2025, 1:44:35 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

1979: Freshman year in Boston, listening to college radio, hitting up used record stores and discovering Elvis Costello and the Clash. The apex of my music listening career.

19/7/2025, 5:34:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Pics, please.

19/7/2025, 2:38:47 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Not great in SW PA either.

17/7/2025, 12:41:17 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Not to mention regaling Howard Stern with his escapades in the Junior Miss dressing room in Moscow.

17/7/2025, 12:39:58 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Also said gas is under $2.00 in some states and no inflation!

16/7/2025, 6:02:23 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Preach!!

15/7/2025, 5:45:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

yes, lots of front running ordering inventory before the tariff bite.

15/7/2025, 1:04:47 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Looks like a professional bowler.

13/7/2025, 8:20:08 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

I know this feeling

11/7/2025, 3:08:20 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

@fetterman.senate.gov How about not fund it to a military level? Also, lose the masks and show ID.

10/7/2025, 6:41:35 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Understand. I voted Lamb. What could have been...

10/7/2025, 6:34:01 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Daughter lives there. We do get our share of odd/friendly stranger Yinzer convo here.

10/7/2025, 6:31:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Such strength. He alone will fix it.

8/7/2025, 7:24:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Or a duel with pistols.

6/7/2025, 10:36:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Paid for with the fresh round of tax cuts.

5/7/2025, 9:04:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

That's love right there.

5/7/2025, 8:58:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

fuk that guy.

3/7/2025, 2:43:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

I often get "excited" and "agitated" mixed up too.

3/7/2025, 2:41:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is not in the bill. Just a total lie.

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2/7/2025, 1:31:06 AM | 19395 6093 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Weasels.

2/7/2025, 1:30:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

also: "Baseball is stupid."

1/7/2025, 8:46:03 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

1/7/2025, 8:42:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Those puppies still look like blister magnets.

1/7/2025, 6:57:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Wonderful letter. So how many gratis copies did you send her?

1/7/2025, 6:55:58 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

All I can see for the guys is blisters.

1/7/2025, 6:48:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

"I could have been caucusing with the Dems as an Independent."

1/7/2025, 6:46:17 PM | 15 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually, Collins was a "no" vote. Where was McConnell? He has the backbone of a snake.

1/7/2025, 4:23:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly, I held her in higher regard than Collins.

1/7/2025, 4:20:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

She had the opportunity to go IND and caucus with Democrats. Her credibility is on par with Susan Collins now.

1/7/2025, 4:17:50 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

3 shots, 3 goals

1/7/2025, 3:26:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

If only they had Senators who could intervene

1/7/2025, 3:06:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Typical City

1/7/2025, 2:17:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Bono still hasn't found what he's looking for

1/7/2025, 2:04:34 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

The no state sales tax loophole did a lot of lifting

30/6/2025, 12:48:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

...Consider me one of the Walking Wounded.

29/6/2025, 4:05:34 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

That pun sticks like a Thorne in my side.

29/6/2025, 4:04:49 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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29/6/2025, 4:03:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

But can he do the Fandango?

29/6/2025, 11:37:57 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes

29/6/2025, 1:01:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Western PA voter for this!

28/6/2025, 12:22:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

so much better than Mon-Wed.

26/6/2025, 6:11:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Surprised Gvardiol isn't starting

26/6/2025, 6:07:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

I cannot imagine anything I want to listen to LESS than Thiel and Douthat talking.

26/6/2025, 3:11:23 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

shit liars who also happen to be stupid, but they lead with the lying

25/6/2025, 3:41:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

"Cars are people too"

25/6/2025, 3:27:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

And corporations

24/6/2025, 8:41:48 PM | 14 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Page's, but only weekday afternoons

24/6/2025, 8:35:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

What a nutjob

24/6/2025, 2:25:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Seems...bad.

24/6/2025, 2:14:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

He does have that Milleresque Crypt Keeper look.

24/6/2025, 2:08:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

The hellhole that is Texas.

24/6/2025, 2:35:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Unpopular and unnecessary

24/6/2025, 2:34:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Him: really fucking stupid. Also: gaslighting.

23/6/2025, 8:54:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

"Rabbit Test" starting Billy Crystal. Directed by Joan Rivers. So painful. youtu.be/tEDp8M3gSQk?...

22/6/2025, 10:02:21 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

That tariff logic makes absolutely no sense

21/6/2025, 11:25:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Everything after the original 'Cloverfield"

20/6/2025, 3:26:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Oof

19/6/2025, 9:35:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture JoPa in Pittsburgh (@jopa-in-pgh.bsky.social) reply parent

Phil with a goal and assist.

18/6/2025, 6:24:02 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Horror red card call

18/6/2025, 6:10:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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@ariellecastillo.bsky.social

18/6/2025, 5:01:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view