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Ann

@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social

Happily retired from a career that can best be described as Brownian motion. Lover of Oxford commas. Socially liberal, fiscally conservative, and frequently cranky.

created October 18, 2024

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Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Are we sure this isn’t an Onion headline?

1/9/2025, 9:49:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump’s practically in a coma. Someone else wants this.

1/9/2025, 9:48:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

China, India, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are going to start a closed loop trade system.

1/9/2025, 9:46:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Now force them into reverse!

1/9/2025, 6:59:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

They need a few days to prepare memorial coins and other kitsch for their death grift.

1/9/2025, 6:34:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Here’s sending clots and stairs.

1/9/2025, 6:24:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Every school kid should take BOTH home ec and shop.

1/9/2025, 6:22:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Also, teach your daughter to look for a partner, not a project. Stop thinking your job is to fix them and make their life better. That’s on them, not you.

1/9/2025, 6:21:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Captain Fanta (@sassy0210.bsky.social) reposted

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1/9/2025, 2:05:40 PM | 117 30 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

I want to start a pool on who the Vance-Thiel regime gets rid of and in what sequence. People will leave for “personal” reasons, or because they’ve “accomplished” their goals, but I think a lot of the weirdest and most inept will be ousted because JD and Peter aren’t total idiots.

1/9/2025, 6:08:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Angele (@angeledehart.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

Just one normal day, we said, we want just one normal day of what used to be a presidency.

1/9/2025, 4:00:57 PM | 17 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

😆😆😆

1/9/2025, 5:11:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dawn Ocean Harmony🎶☀️🌴♿️ 🐕‍🦺🦮👩‍🦽🚶🏻‍♂️ (@dawnoceanharmony.bsky.social) reposted

1/9/2025, 5:07:02 PM | 3 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump’s going to make history as the first President to be impeached after death.

1/9/2025, 5:07:01 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Working in a coal mine

1/9/2025, 5:03:42 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Aalia Mauro (@aaliamauro.bsky.social) reposted

The problem isn’t refugees on boats. The problem is oligarchs hoarding obscene amounts of wealth while most people fight to stay afloat. Wages aren't tied to inflation, so the working class keeps falling behind no matter how hard they work.

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1/9/2025, 2:32:42 PM | 2518 725 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And he would be an excellent choice for Inmate #1.

1/9/2025, 4:50:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

I don’t want to see ANY former President who claims to love this country attend Trump’s funeral.

1/9/2025, 4:44:47 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Add Bill Clinton to that, too.

1/9/2025, 4:43:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Philo of Alexan (@philoof.bsky.social) reposted

Joe Biden when he learns he outlived Trump

1/9/2025, 1:08:56 PM | 52 10 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@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.

1/9/2025, 2:57:40 PM | 15509 5851 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 4:38:43 PM | 10 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s dead, Jim.

1/9/2025, 4:38:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Chemo?

1/9/2025, 4:29:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And two attempts today on the life of a European leader. All Putin?

1/9/2025, 4:26:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Clots and stairs!

1/9/2025, 4:25:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture TrumpsTaxes (@trumpstaxes.com) reposted

🚨SPECIAL ELECTION - FLORIDA STATE SENATE DISTRICT 15🚨 Democrat: LaVon Bracy Davis 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.

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30/8/2025, 4:14:10 PM | 169 122 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

Does it matter whether photos of Trump are real or are of a body double? If real, he’s seriously ill. If a body double, he’s seriously ill. BTW, just out of curiosity, does anyone know if the White House has a body-sized freezer?

1/9/2025, 4:21:52 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture this is awkword . com (@awkword.bsky.social) reposted

What could possibly go wrong?

1/9/2025, 4:12:52 PM | 1621 690 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Glow Of Streetlights Ⓥ (@glowstreetlight.bsky.social) reposted

if you ever find yourself in florida and you're looking for something fun to do i would recommend leaving florida

1/9/2025, 3:12:38 PM | 59 11 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture ACW1234 (@acw1234.bsky.social) reposted

😃

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1/9/2025, 4:16:17 AM | 13 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marilyn Munster (@heyfren.bsky.social) reposted

At this point I have to assume the only reason we have guns in this country is for mass shootings, because it definitely isn't for fighting tyranny. Matt Brosseau
1/9/2025, 5:16:05 AM | 615 181 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And is he losing his hair? Or does another photo show the unkempt fringe that usually hangs down in back?

1/9/2025, 4:06:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Darn, but I appreciate the update. Is he losing his hair? Usually there’s an unkempt fringe in the back.

1/9/2025, 4:04:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

Anyone credible seen Trump breathing today?

1/9/2025, 3:51:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Darn. I thought for a moment that “End of the Road review” was the title of Trump’s obituary.

1/9/2025, 3:49:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

I suspect they picked “chronic venous insufficiency” as the excuse for his swollen ankles to cover up the real issue, which likely is congestive heart failure. His staff and family will prop him up to continue the grift as long as possible.

1/9/2025, 3:46:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Clots and stairs!

1/9/2025, 3:41:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And doing some of his trademark bad dancing.

1/9/2025, 3:39:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Curious Creative (@reese-artist.bsky.social) reposted

#art #political

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1/9/2025, 9:53:16 AM | 8206 1411 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Maybe this is the rock bottom everyone needed to hit to realize just how awful the GOP is when they’re in charge.

1/9/2025, 1:42:58 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

There sure are a lot of trolls in these comments worth blocking.

1/9/2025, 1:39:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

There are just six or so people causing most of the ills on the planet. They all need to be ousted.

1/9/2025, 1:36:59 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Sociopaths abound. Props to the tennis player for finding the child.

1/9/2025, 1:34:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture GoBlue (@blu2b4u.bsky.social) reposted

#ReleaseTheFiles ⬇️👇⏬

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31/8/2025, 2:44:54 PM | 391 107 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

I know this is a first world problem, but when I’m expecting a delivery, I want it to arrive when the store and shipper say it will. I don’t want to be “happily surprised” and “better served” when it arrives a day early when I’m not home and it’s vulnerable to theft. Thus ends my rant for the day.

1/9/2025, 1:26:29 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ashley Kuckelman (@ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social) reposted

🎯🎯🎯

It's time to fight everywhere and all at once. Never before in my life have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. These Republicans cannot know a moment of peace. The reckoning is finally here. ~ Governor Pritzker
1/9/2025, 5:37:33 AM | 2135 735 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

No. That’s the Presidential succession.

1/9/2025, 12:07:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Whomever he wants to pick, basically. There’s no clear succession process for the VP. "Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress."

1/9/2025, 3:24:11 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Clots and stairs!

1/9/2025, 3:18:43 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 2:31:22 AM | 280 45 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

Huh. I was just muted by someone who refused my suggestion that we “agree to disagree” about an issue. I guess he’s only interested in women capitulating to his opinion. I expected better on this forum. Oh well, I’ll live.

1/9/2025, 2:37:54 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

So apparently sitting in a cart is “playing.” Right.

1/9/2025, 2:23:25 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s always impressed me as having about an 80 IQ, and I think his three oldest kids aren’t much higher.

1/9/2025, 2:22:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Clots and stairs!

1/9/2025, 12:09:03 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

This is the one celebration for which I will forgive people for shooting off fireworks and scaring my dogs.

1/9/2025, 12:05:06 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

IRL, he impresses me as being about 5’11” and 250#.

1/9/2025, 12:03:53 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Rapunzel (@corapunzel.bsky.social) reposted

Just saw a clip on ABC news that showed a small Guatemalan child being led to a plane for deportation with her ankles shackled. This country has lost its soul.

31/8/2025, 10:21:00 PM | 884 359 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, now that he’s renamed the DoD the Department of War, he needs to have a war, I guess.

31/8/2025, 11:55:47 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social)

I’m really enjoying how Trump’s family is rallying to his side as he physically and cognitively declines. 😆

31/8/2025, 11:53:54 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Estefano (@estefano1.bsky.social) reposted

This is state murder, as Israel confirms that it deliberately killed a journalist in Gaza known for his front line coverage. Not a word from the Trump regime...they clearly are not concerned with state-sanctioned murder of journalists. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

11/8/2025, 3:31:58 AM | 52 32 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture butterflygirl24 (@butterflygirl24.bsky.social) reposted

In Los Angeles, this should be done everywhere. The pics of Americans snatched by ICE Gestapo is being projected on the side of a detention center in Los Angeles. #iceout #losangeles #california

30/8/2025, 11:20:23 PM | 1461 578 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Kathie (@candidkathie.bsky.social) reposted

Missing in Tennessee... Please spread the word as you would want others to if she were your friend or family member.

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31/8/2025, 11:26:00 PM | 58 73 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Borowitz Report (@borowitzreport.bsky.social) reposted

Instead of posting the Ten Commandments in public places let’s post the 25th Amendment

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31/8/2025, 10:53:43 PM | 2489 521 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture That Preppy Black Girl (@tmwillia.bsky.social) reposted

Oh, no! Now ICE is sad 😔😔

31/8/2025, 3:52:50 AM | 551 213 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Evil and idiocy are not mutually exclusive.

31/8/2025, 11:43:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Idiot sycophant.

31/8/2025, 11:42:14 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Unless you live in that tree, they’re not bothering your home.

31/8/2025, 11:41:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Profile picture 💋SassyAss💋Sister🔥🔱ValkyrieQueen🔱❤️‍🔥🥷Resistance Fighter👊 📎 (@sassysister27.bsky.social) reposted

🩷 Meet my Sweet Girl Judy! This spirited girl needs a Foster to save her from the fate that this cruel shelter @nycacc.bsky.social will give her…A death sentence. We need a lot of Reposts to spread the word and find her a Foster quickly! 🩷 Be her Hero… ❤️ Plz Repost 🙏 #SaveJudy

31/8/2025, 11:30:33 PM | 18 18 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Rules me out.

31/8/2025, 10:20:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Proof they’re being developed by young men. 😄

31/8/2025, 9:19:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

You think he’s golfing; I think you’re falling for the narrative they’re pushing. We’ll just have to agree to disagree.

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Profile picture Al Jazeera English (@aljazeera.com) reposted

BREAKING: At least 78 Palestinians, including 32 aid seekers, have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn on Sunday, medical sources have told Al Jazeera. 🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/7i3qdp

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31/8/2025, 6:19:50 PM | 339 275 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

For a piece of the action, no doubt.

31/8/2025, 6:32:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Take down Putin, Zelenskyy!

31/8/2025, 6:31:48 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

So amusing to see the Mirror buy into the idea that Trump writes his own posts on social media.

31/8/2025, 6:30:38 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is probably dithering because he’s losing the executive-level functioning in his brain. Any decisions are likely being made by Stephen Miller.

31/8/2025, 6:27:56 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

AI still can’t grasp emotion well enough to make good stock picks, either. A lot of the stock buys and sells are illogical and driven by emotions.

31/8/2025, 6:25:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

He may be getting driven to a club, but it’s highly doubtful he’s holding one. Seriously, does he look well enough to golf?

31/8/2025, 6:05:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And donations from the MAGAts will somehow help make that happen?

31/8/2025, 5:58:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually, I want the 1%’s tax dollars to do that.

31/8/2025, 5:56:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes.

31/8/2025, 5:54:16 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

I wonder if Trump will issue his next EOs before or after he dies.

31/8/2025, 5:26:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

OHSU is about the best around.

31/8/2025, 5:00:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, unless it’s his death, I’ll be ignoring it. Maybe even then.

31/8/2025, 4:57:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture RIO LINDA MEX 🇺🇸🇲🇽🇨🇦🦍 (@riolindamex.bsky.social) reposted

SET YOUR TIMERS

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Profile picture THE GOOSE GIRL (@sylviasmothersaid.bsky.social) reposted

THIS MY AMERICA!

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31/8/2025, 4:41:45 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Orrrr… and I’m just thinking here… maybe everyone should give the National Guardeners a list of the work they’d like done in their yards. Keep ’em busy fighting weeds.

31/8/2025, 4:53:50 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 🌊💙Woman Veteran ☮️ #VeteransResistanceSquadron (@pamelaoplays.bsky.social) reposted

- Science flies you to the Moon. Religion flies you into buildings. #PamelasSundaySanity -

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Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, it’s highly unlikely Trump will live to see it.

31/8/2025, 4:04:57 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

He is implementing eugenics by ending vaccines.

31/8/2025, 4:04:12 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

Chemo can take a few days to recover from, cause hair loss and weight loss, and confusion.

31/8/2025, 4:02:21 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

The feds, Guard, ICE, etc, have to use city and state roads to reach Chicago. Local authorities should block the roads and force back the invaders.

31/8/2025, 3:59:08 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

It may be a very happy Thanksgiving.

31/8/2025, 3:54:01 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

And they all wore his mark on their foreheads.

31/8/2025, 1:40:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Vance Bostic (@vancebnyc.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

I’m Vance Bostic, I’m running against Hakeem Jeffries in the June primary for NY-8. WE will use OUR seat as a weapon to: ✊ Abolish the sub-minimum wage tip scam! 📸 Pass an Artists’ and Gig Workers’ Bill of Rights! 🔥 Vote against funding Israel + redirect funds to Housing & Healthcare for ALL!

31/8/2025, 3:47:55 AM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Ann (@lifeinthepnw.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t believe in the antiChrist stuff, but that said, some of the descriptions in the Bible are weirdly spot on about Trump — the magically healing wound (his ear), his followers wearing his sign on their foreheads (the caps), etc. A little creepy.

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