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They gonna train beavers to rake the forests?
Just another OG from the 413. Retired newspaperman. A curmudgeon from an early age.
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They gonna train beavers to rake the forests?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
Adding to my list of baseball 'never seen that before' plays, I give you Trevor Story's Pesky Pole HR just now. #redsox
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Remember what seems like 5 years ago, but it was only a few months ago when Trump was saying Biden was out of it and WH staff were abusing the autopen? That chicken has come home to roost.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Or strange and out of context parenthetical phrases
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
Just going to store for a loaf of bread and some milk.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
You dont think JD Fuckface will try the same shit?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
It is illegal. Read the Constitution. The procedures for voting are established by the state or by act of congress. Executive orders are meaningless.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
If only Kirk and the rest could find girlfriends
Angry (@angrystaffer.bsky.social) reposted
I hope people realize how absolutely fucked this situation is. This isn’t normal. People are resigning all over the place because the government is mishandling our data, ruining our public health services, and generally making Americans less safe.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
It's always time to stop posting and ride your bike.
Alt National Park Service (@altnps.bsky.social) reposted
We want to apologize if it feels like we’ve been venting a lot lately. It’s just hard to ignore that nearly every move from this administration seems to be illegal, unlawful, or outright unconstitutional and yet nothing happens.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
Fuck! I walked into the kitchen to make some tea and the #redsox had a 2-0 lead. What the hell happened?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
Roman Anthony with a bomb off Paul Skenes! Wow! #redsox
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone needs to come up with a list of all the things that Trump says will literally destroy the US. In his mind, it's a very lengthy list. My list, on the other hand, has 1 item on it: Trump.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Tolles v Skenes is shaping up to be an instant classic after 1. 1,2,3 1,2,3
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
You could try, but there's a company of guardsman assigned to stand underneath it.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder if Trump read '1984' - implausible on its surface because it would involve reading - and said 'that Big Brother is quite a guy! I wanna be like him some day'
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Jose v. Anderson & Odor v Bautista were not brawls. They were each 2 guys and 1 flash KO. The most recent brawl, where a lot of guys are trying to hurt each other, was Cards v Reds in '10. Before that, NYY v Os in '98. Baves v Padres in '84, or NYY v BOS in '76. Those. Were. Brawls.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Go get 'em! Just remember, every one of them is frightened that you're going to call on them to answer your question.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I wouldn't limit it to undoing just Trump's anti-trans policies. I want every trump policy erased.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The National Guard: serve your country while spreading Trump's fertilizer
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The old man identifies as female and is waiting to use the ladies' room.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The first person to give trump a gold noble prize gets any ambassadorship of his or her choosing
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Coincidentally, the post a couple ahead of yours said O's fans have taken to mooing whenever Colton Cowser does anything
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The only thing he has left is anger and petty grudges
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The Red Sox are going with an opener tonight. I think I'll take the night off and watch something else.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
Remember in August-September of 2020 when there was serious talk about whether Trump was mentally fit and whether the 25th Amendment should be invoked? We really need to be having that talk now.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I've had both. No side effects either time
Sara Sanchez (@bcbsara.bsky.social) reposted
The greatest thing on the internet today
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Seriously! I've been following it all day, and I'm 200 miles from NYC and not registered to vote there
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The bench players and never-made-its generally are better managers than the stars, and it's because they sit, watch, and learn the game
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting he's not doing the same for Barry Bonds. Come to think of it, why doesn't Trump ever golf with Barry Bonds?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The Great Dumbening
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
That's what I have as a home screen art on my work laptop!
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh boy. If history books and historians are still around, before they even get around to why we drove into the ditch, they are going to be baffled why a failed comedian/reality game show host / UFC commentator was given responsibility for reading the road map and shouting out directions.
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
"This is a big canary in the coal mine. If we’re not calling out the lawlessness of Trump’s retribution against Bolton, we’re allowing the permission structure for further lawlessness and fascism by Trump."
amcarbone (@profwriter.bsky.social) reposted
A Texas hero
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, of course. Trump doesn't give a shit about anything as long as his picture is on the front page. That is why when Trump is gone, all the henchmen - Miller, JD Fuckface, the Heritage Foundation and the billionaire ruling class calling the shots -- will remain.
The Rude Pundit (@rudepundit.bsky.social) reposted
If they get away with this massive abuse of power with Abrego Garcia, they can get away with it for anyone.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social)
I am genuinely surprised Conor Wong doesn't have a throat guard #redsox
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
He's losing all his faculties except his anger and insatiable desire to avenge all slights, real and imagined
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
New FBI entrance exam: Question 1- Do you fully support President Trump? Q2 - Would you do anything he asked? Q3- Aaaany thing?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The days are getting shorter!
Gregg Gonsalves (@gregggonsalves.bsky.social) reposted
May this portion of the dissent by Ketanji Brown Jackson haunt John Roberts forever and be the final word on his tenure as Chief Justice.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
That's exactly what I thought when I read it. Dirty minds think alike
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
If we had a functioning EPA, they would go after FOX for all the sludge and filth it is dumping all over America
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
His lawyers are probably already working on the emergency injunction for when St. Peter denies him entry at the Pearly Gates.
Steve Vladeck (@stevevladeck.bsky.social) reposted
For today’s bonus “One First,” I wrote about Abraham Lincoln’s commitment to holding the Election of 1864—even when he thought he’d probably lose and his successor would sue for peace, thus ending the war (and, likely, the Union). Respecting and preserving the will of the people was more important:
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The time I went thru Union Station a few years ago I was just amazed at the acoustics with all that marble. The Station was just designed with this moment in mind.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Sometimes, we don't need a reason. Enjoy!
Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈 (@beingliberal.bsky.social) reposted
💡 Once you spot the DARVO flip — Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim & Offender — you can’t unsee it. It’s the abuser’s playbook: get caught, lash out, then cry victim. Exactly the same trick far-right populists use every time they’re held accountable.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
In normal times, the half-wit Waters never would have landed a broadcasting job.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Radioactive WalMart Shrimp #bandname
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Quiji board says this never happened
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
All those blasted windmills, sucking up electric power that is sorely needed elsewhere.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Has anyone checked on his lavatory? Odds he has a gold toilet must be pretty high.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I think it's time for another 'person,woman,man,camera,TV' exam.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
This is my immediate thought, regardless of the issue or topic. 7 billion people on the planet and this guy is the biggest asshole.
Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) (@hcrichardson.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I think it’s high time we take back the national narrative. For centuries Americans of all races, genders, religions, and abilities have worked to create a more perfect union, and we should shout from the rooftops that WE are America. Not these idiot white supremacist authoritarians.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
When they have some talking head come in to give an exclusive take on some breaking issue, are they going to call it an MS Take™? #brandingnightmares
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Isn't funny all the "states' rights" people who screamed loudly throughout the Obama and Biden years all seem to have disappeared during Trump's illegal and unconstitutional power grab?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
This was pre-2008 recession, back when there was an actual staff. Of course
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
A reader would ask how many balls are used in a MLB game, and I'd call the commissioner's office. A reader would ask why the US flags are backward on Army uniforms, and I'd call the Pentagon. It was great fun.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The paper I used to work had a column like that called "Just Ask." Readers would ask questions, and reporters would track down experts to answer them. Other reporters saw it as a chore, but I loved tracking down a good Just Ask question.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
And American automakers have given up making sedans. Its all luxury Pickups and SUVs
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
They start off as assholes with an idea. They make a little money and pick up various sycophants along who feed their belief that are brilliant and special. This allows them to drop any loyalties, ethics, or morality they had in pursuit of more money. Lather, rince, repeat.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The Producers
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
At least it's not Hegseth throwing an ax on a Manhattan sidewalk.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
When it is all said and done, this will be the epitaph for his entire presidency: sickening, shameful, and, in the end, useless.
ACLU (@aclu.org) reposted
Taking photos and video of law enforcement officers performing their duties in public is our constitutional right. This includes police, FBI, National Guard troops, ICE agents, and other government officials.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
And the response by the press and then the public was to ridicule him with a word - malaise - that he never actually said.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
This failed summit has been Hannitized™ for Trump's protection
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Putin probably planted a bug during his ride in the presidential limo too
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I saw it live. Boog handled it perfectly.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
2. Riverside & Kenmore. What others are there?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Did Putin stop in at a wax museum? The likeness of the Trump figure is practically lifelike.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, it's thought this was a Trump joke. It appears to be a legit thing.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Severe consequences in 2 weeks! Two weeks, I say.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
This is it exactly.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I'd expect the Russians to launch a massive air strike on Ukraine tonight, just to make sure Trump gets the message.
MayoVersusTheWorld (@mayoversustheworld.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Long live the Sandwich Guy!
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
They meant professionally.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
So it's Dems' fault we've gone from binders of women to files of underage girls?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
The tariff shelf must be in some out of the way place, like right next to that giant spigot in the Pacific Northwest that can irrigate all of California
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Subway couldn't by this publicity if they walked to. I'd love to see subway ads on TV touting the aerodynamics of their $5 Flyin' Footlongs. "This sandwich won't kill fascists, but it might make a nasty stain their brown shirts."
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Reporter: Russians are hacking in federal databases. Trump: i wish I knew someone who could do something about it.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Come to Alaska. I'll give you mining rights. Whatever you want ...
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
I haven't heard much lately from the libertarians or the states-rights people. Whassup? Where you at?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Violent crime on DC streets! Sandwich-related assaults are up 1200 percent.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Those 31 percent are ride or die trumpers. They will never change
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
She's not a real person but an AI composit of a what a person looks like
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
He seemed very polite. Did he ever come back with an answer from the supervisor?
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
She may well be talking about Vance. Arby's in his pants or an infected vaginas. It could be either one
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Well, with 20/20 hindsight sure. But you'll recall at time that mean lady had emails.
Paddy J (@paddyj1325.bsky.social) reply parent
Me too! Did you notice the portraits on the wall? Omg