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Bernard Shaw

@nocaltex.bsky.social

Northern California transplant to North Texas late in life

created November 14, 2024

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Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Appreciate you putting in the work, it’s not binary there enough heroism to go around

25/8/2025, 1:09:00 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Does anyone else think it’s weird that he is taking lessons on Democracy from Putin?

18/8/2025, 6:07:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

The cruel irony of this is that I’d venture to guess many of the homeless that he despises and wants to use the military against are veterans. We as a country are hypocrites, thank you for your service but that’s the extent of the appreciation now go kick rocks.

12/8/2025, 12:31:57 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I wonder what juvenile name she’ll get now that she’s crossed the orange emperor

6/8/2025, 1:43:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Broad Winged Hawk on a tree in my yard this afternoon, Merlin Bird ID app @pwhickey.bsky.social the best. Highly recommend

4/8/2025, 11:04:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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4/8/2025, 11:04:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Been using it since the beginning of the year. Love it

3/8/2025, 1:02:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

White House pushes for states to use DHS database to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

1/8/2025, 8:36:35 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

We are living in the upside down. On “Truth” social we’re moving our nuclear subs closer to you cuz we don’t like what someone said, bad job numbers fire the person that reported them. Give the President unlimited power cuz you know the constitution says that… somewhere well that’s what they meant/s

1/8/2025, 8:20:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

And he sent Russia the gps coordinates in a DM on “Truth” Why is this information being discussed on social media? Don’t we have diplomats anymore.. never mind

1/8/2025, 5:49:06 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Hope he runs for office

31/7/2025, 1:28:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

She did do well but there was no amount of early that was going to get her over the hump in this country. Besides the man baby would never have debated her 3 times. He doesn’t like getting his A$$ kicked. We can agree to disagree to a degree

22/7/2025, 8:23:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I told my family before that debate that I wouldn’t watch because you can’t debate an unabashed liar. Good to hear some of the background. And a pleasure to learn more about Hunter Biden’s background.

21/7/2025, 5:39:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s OK I’m sure Fox “news” corrected the misinformation…

6/7/2025, 2:27:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

He’ll plead ignorance. I’ll just leave that there

5/7/2025, 2:55:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

The booth in the all you can eat Giant Burger.. I regret that I went there, but I couldn’t help myself

1/7/2025, 8:44:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

The majority of their constituents probably voted for Trump so there’s that

1/7/2025, 4:27:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

Red bellied wood pecker at one of my feeders

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30/6/2025, 8:58:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah Noem said they were taking Americans jobs for years..Well the jobs are or will be available soon. I’ll Check back in when a single apple costs $2.99.

16/6/2025, 2:03:18 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Tea Pain (@teapainusa.bsky.social) reposted

The guy that has back doors into every government computer system is feuding with the guy that has the nuclear codes. What could possibly go wrong?

7/6/2025, 1:16:16 PM | 5329 1296 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Take it as a compliment that they feel that not being able to engage with you is life altering:)

4/6/2025, 3:29:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately he’s the head crank in charge

28/5/2025, 2:40:50 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I believe him, I don’t think walking and chewing gum is his strong suit

25/5/2025, 1:46:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

They will

23/5/2025, 1:54:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr Lisa 🇰🇳🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈❤️🥳🧘🏽‍♀️🎸🏝💃🏽🛸 (@xitter-refugee.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

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19/5/2025, 9:07:34 PM | 14 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m leaving this note to let you know I’m the one that stole your venn and thank you:)

19/5/2025, 9:20:48 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I don’t get why the emphasis is not still on the fact that he was never qualified for the position in the first place. So the administration that presented an unqualified individual is now supporting said individual, film at 11

23/4/2025, 5:54:32 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Why is the president of the United States conducting foreign policy on a failed social media platform? I can’t be the only one who sees how dangerous this is. One hack and WW3 ensues.

7/4/2025, 4:01:15 PM | 7 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I guess I need to go and change my first name to False and my last name to Narrative

7/4/2025, 3:01:55 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Didn’t he once say if Trump won he would destroy the Republican Party? He should resign as an example

31/3/2025, 5:43:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Honestly I’ve never heard your music, but I’m sure gonna take a listen now.. also followed you on Bluesky:)

18/3/2025, 9:27:40 PM | 12 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Ned ain’t dead sung to the tune of Curtis Mayfield’s Freddie’s dead. Trump and Elons DOGE misused him, ripped him up and abused him…. Somebody more talented than me can finish it off It’s amateur hour in the White House for 4 more years if we’re lucky. Forever if we’re not

18/3/2025, 1:36:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Ex-Barclays boss claims his marriage is at risk after having extramarital sex with Epstein employee. There I fixed it

13/3/2025, 7:00:23 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Bingo

7/3/2025, 5:52:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Frankenstein retires as his monster continues to plunder the country side

20/2/2025, 4:53:30 PM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Trumps Supreme Court picks state Roe is settled Law..fool me a bunch of times and I know no one cares he’ll most likely slide through.. alternative facts and all

31/1/2025, 2:45:32 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Serendipity is Alive and well:)

6/1/2025, 11:20:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m voting Lemon Balm

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6/1/2025, 9:38:55 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Does a tree that falls in a secluded Forrest make any noise

4/1/2025, 3:30:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

The majority of slave holders were Christian, there’s nothing new under the sun

31/12/2024, 1:49:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Always been this way, there’s a gray scale of good to bad that has always existed, technology puts it in your living space. Ask anyone who lived through Jim Crow(yes they’re still around) or drive down any highway in urban America for examples outside of social media

31/12/2024, 1:31:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

The way it was written it sounded like the latter

19/12/2024, 4:27:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s an attention hound, not sure what the correct psychological term is for that if there is one. Damage was done. If he goes on 60 minutes and admits what his goals were maybe. But “some” won’t do it for me. Most rational people knew the film was bogus

4/12/2024, 2:38:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Artistic license sir:) rogue will never rhyme with thug

4/12/2024, 3:43:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

Random:On the other app I was never blocked but on every screen shot I've seen of people that were blocked it says "you are blocked from seeing (there name here's) Tweets" Why aren't they blocked from seeing their X's? Maybe X was a stupid name? If I got blocked from your BlueSky's I'd be sad on GP

3/12/2024, 10:48:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

Think I found the majority of the people I followed on Twitter, just deactivated my account and it felt strangely satisfying

3/12/2024, 8:33:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

My position is let’s press on personally glad he did it but under law he had every right to do it. so non issue next:) I really think the media stokes these non issues like we’re in some sort of “reality” show. If the same amount of attention was given to veteran homelessness just think what could B

3/12/2024, 8:05:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

When you get to my age I’ll take all 31 days and the 24 hours that come with each.. every day I say this to shall pass:) but give me my days..

3/12/2024, 8:01:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Blatant hypocrisy is alive, well and thriving.

3/12/2024, 7:50:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Thanks, we’re talk talking. I’ll stick to policy and not personality and make decisions based on those facts. I understand not everyone will do that, and that’s Ok(life). Have a good one.

3/12/2024, 7:36:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I’d argue that AOC is what has been historically described as progressive and that Marjorie Green is not what has been historically described as conservative. I’d say a better comparison policy wise would be Liz Cheney. If we’re talking policy and not personality

3/12/2024, 6:39:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Enough of our country sold their conscience to a perceived adjacency to Billionaires or were too lazy to just peek behind the curtain or are racist, misogynistic, and homophonic enough to vote against their own interests. It’s the A at the end of the Mag that tells most of the story. Let’s just MAG

3/12/2024, 4:46:14 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

He pardoned his son who by every measure that I’ve seen never should have been prosecuted in the first place. Here’s what I don’t understand, why give the haters oxygen who cares press on. I think every time a non issue is debated it give it artificial life.

2/12/2024, 7:23:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

Absolutely enjoying Bluesky the only part that is becoming annoying is the influx of accounts impersonating others. Any tips or tricks around sifting through the incoming muck? Searched for Dr Peter Hotez this morning got back one hit that looks very fake..hesitant to report it as how can I be sure?

29/11/2024, 4:18:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m going to check again to see if Dr Peter Hotez is here. He was serially abused at the other site. I admired how he hung in there and always pushed back on the loonies

29/11/2024, 3:18:36 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Will the real thee Liam please go away I like the Liam

27/11/2024, 4:49:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Done and done

24/11/2024, 11:26:48 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

When I go to a public restroom I can honestly say I have no idea what the other people in there look like. I handle my business and press on..I’d venture to guess that the demographic that causes the most issues in restrooms are heterosexual men, I shamefully say that as a heterosexual man

24/11/2024, 11:24:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

When I go to a public restroom I can honestly say I have no idea what the other people in there look like. I handle my business and press on..I’d venture to guess that the demographic that causes the most issues in restrooms are heterosexual men, I shamefully say that as a heterosexual man

24/11/2024, 8:10:03 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

That and the fact that corporations will raise prices if the wind blows in a different direction than predicted.. This will give them a built in excuse, if the tariff on a given item is 20% they’ll raise the price for you and I 25%

24/11/2024, 7:38:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Being born in the early 60’s I had a different perspective. I always knew and known that I would and will never be above the law, I’ve also never desired to be. Other folks not so much. Ask the Till family.

24/11/2024, 3:35:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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23/11/2024, 1:57:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

There’s way less noise and clutter over hear to filter through. Followed

23/11/2024, 1:52:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I swear if I was cynical I’d think the main stream media was complicit in normalizing trump during the election just so they could attain this known click attention outcome. News flash trump is not competent no film at 11 please

23/11/2024, 1:50:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

By their standards this was a resounding success, went from “too woke” whatever that is to nearly comatose

22/11/2024, 6:54:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you!

22/11/2024, 5:41:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture NPR (@npr.org) reposted

SpaceX and Amazon are asking the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to find the National Labor Relations Board unconstitutional. The federal agency is tasked with enforcing workers' right to organize.

18/11/2024, 8:19:12 PM | 6268 2585 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Saw this earlier in a post

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18/11/2024, 8:18:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Personally I enjoy nuanced conversations I like to believe that I am open to any well thought out argument whether I’m swayed or not. There are boundaries to my moral compass. Vitriol is not an argument and that’s all truth and the last place had become.

18/11/2024, 3:33:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Just continue to be healthy, sound of mind and body, and talented.. Keep blocking the trolls:)

18/11/2024, 1:35:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

When I saw the headline I expected the publisher to be listed as The Onion.

18/11/2024, 1:22:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

And with so many less bots it seems way easier to pick through the garbage and identify the trolls. Hoping it stays this way, I’m sure it will get more complicated for the moderators .. Hoping they can keep up..

18/11/2024, 1:14:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I go back over every now and then just to see if anyone I followed that may be here. The difference is stark. The bots and trolls are real over there. Maybe I became numb to it after a while but so far blue sky is a breath of fresh air. There is dialogue here

17/11/2024, 3:31:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I keep waiting to run across people I followed at the other place, another one checked off. ✔️

17/11/2024, 2:47:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Not surprised. I’m not a Paul fan but if he starts taking the big boxing promoters out of the picture I won’t be mad. More fighters with means should just hire advisors/legal team and keep most of their $. Then they would be more willing to take on better competition. Maybe

16/11/2024, 6:09:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Jake Paul isn’t a boxer he’s a promoter. That’s why even though I pay for Netflix I didn’t watch the show. I hope Mike made tons of money.

16/11/2024, 3:56:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

I picked you up here and I’m still hanging out over there just to make sure I don’t forget anyone I trust. So the numbers may be skewed. Probably another 20k with one foot out the door over there.

16/11/2024, 3:43:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Not surprising or unexpected, kinda par for their course

15/11/2024, 6:25:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Idioacracy

14/11/2024, 10:03:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Is this why I’m showing as invalid handle? First day here

14/11/2024, 7:15:16 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

“Two Narcissists walk into a bar”

14/11/2024, 7:00:49 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

My first day here and Dr Hotez is one of the first people I looked for. I hope he joins. Doesn’t have to take that crazy drivel he gets at the other place

14/11/2024, 6:56:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Undefeated in their own minds

14/11/2024, 5:20:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Summertime Bee heading to a Turkscap

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14/11/2024, 1:40:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social) reply parent

Whole banana or will the banana peel work? Asking for a friend:)

14/11/2024, 1:38:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Bernard Shaw (@nocaltex.bsky.social)

Im just hanging out over there until I find all the good folks I used to follow over here on Blue Sky. I’m done with twitterx. Day one and I like what I see

14/11/2024, 12:17:05 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view