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created November 25, 2024

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Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, I am sure they will be very welcome in Russia.

2/9/2025, 8:45:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

How many times can Barnaby take the leadership? Isn't this his third or fourth attempt at the leadership now?

2/9/2025, 7:06:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

A guy that old getting hurt trying to play cop? Never would have imagined it.

31/8/2025, 3:56:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

But which double would they use? The one that actually looks like him, or the one who is 6'3" and 238 pounds?

31/8/2025, 3:39:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Long live Stalin...and John Ford.

31/8/2025, 2:46:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Workers don't enjoy having a day off?

31/8/2025, 2:38:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

The President of the United States is spending his time dealing with this nonsense? Surely he should have better things to do. Like run the country, since he is obsessed with taking control of the entire nation.

29/8/2025, 10:59:10 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

You watch. Conscription will come next. He wants a US military based on World War 2.

27/8/2025, 4:24:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

With tears in their eyes?

27/8/2025, 4:19:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Next thing you know, he will have turned down Taylor Swift's marriage proposal to him too, forcing her to choose Travis instead.

27/8/2025, 3:52:21 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Surely even this government won't be permitted to take a stake in a private company that seeks defence contracts from the same government.

27/8/2025, 3:46:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Problem for him is that most of Europe have functioning democratic systems, and he would never get elected by any of them.

26/8/2025, 1:32:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Yep, that will be doing his chances at the Nobel Peace Prize no harm.

26/8/2025, 1:28:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

A lot of people are also saying they want the Epstein files released.

26/8/2025, 1:25:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow! They have just totally given up any attempt to hide it now.

26/8/2025, 1:20:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

And I am sure after his term in office ends, he will end up with the shares in his private ownership, like with the Qatari aircraft.

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

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

For his sake, he had damned well better make sure he isn't in a position where he will be captured.

26/8/2025, 1:14:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

He is becoming Borg.

26/8/2025, 1:10:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is an accused paedophile and adjudged rapist. Those are some vices.

26/8/2025, 12:45:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Okay, I will bite. When, where, and how did they kill that many Americans? I assume the Korean War, but I very much doubt the figures were anywhere near that bad.

26/8/2025, 12:39:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

That is pretty much guaranteed.

26/8/2025, 12:36:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Thoughts and prayers will surely fix the issue.

25/8/2025, 7:00:03 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Perfect theme for a film. The Sixth Sense 2 maybe?

21/8/2025, 1:00:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Toddlers in the Shadows. Who knew?

21/8/2025, 12:54:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I love that these pillocks love waving the St George's flag for white power reasons, in spite of the fact that the real St George was Turkish.

21/8/2025, 11:52:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

But...Trump was president during the lockdowns.

20/8/2025, 9:29:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

He can't recall which wars they were, of course.

20/8/2025, 2:59:12 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I bet they all call them "Sir" too.

19/8/2025, 11:47:46 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Probably won't happen. It is two coherent syllables.

19/8/2025, 11:21:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Until Trump's goons revoke her citizenship and deport her to make a point aimed at you.

17/8/2025, 8:11:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, all right then. I am prepared to live in one of his many castles or palaces. If I must.

17/8/2025, 8:08:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Hitler was a peacemaker. After he killed Hitler, the war in Europe rapidly wound down. Coincidence? I think not.

17/8/2025, 8:03:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Just screams "competence".

17/8/2025, 7:49:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Since he folded against Putin yesterday, maybe he could get an award for Best Supporting Autocrat?

17/8/2025, 7:36:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Beautiful. All it needs is for Gavin to start calling himself Sir.

16/8/2025, 9:22:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Might be more convincing as a show of strength if Putin wasn't laughing at him in the picture.

16/8/2025, 8:52:07 AM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Disregarding the strikes on Iran, naturally.

15/8/2025, 7:56:57 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I am tempted to re-read 1984 for context of today's issues, but it seems fairly redundant at this point.

15/8/2025, 1:47:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, when the Deep State was established, it was set up so that when they need to rise up they can throw sandwiches at their foes.

15/8/2025, 1:04:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Yes, we should all trust Trump's concept of numbers.

15/8/2025, 12:35:43 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Australia is keen on taking them.

15/8/2025, 12:13:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Can we also assume that the police will be going after all of the coke users on Wall Street while they are going after drug addicts?

15/8/2025, 12:11:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

It is notable that they come up with a catchy name for the facility, then decide afterwards to construct the buildings.

15/8/2025, 12:09:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

It is huge. They must be compensating for something.

15/8/2025, 11:58:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, so close Sarah Palin can see Russia from her house.

15/8/2025, 11:39:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Well that just changes the entire story then.

15/8/2025, 11:37:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Sure. The thing the Trumps really need is to acquire more money from questionable sources.

14/8/2025, 11:57:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

That is just the most sublime example of hypocrisy.

14/8/2025, 11:14:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Huge money in politics is yet another thing to thank the US Supreme Court for.

14/8/2025, 9:18:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Since men and women are in general society together, does that mean we should just expect sexual assaults as the price we pay?

14/8/2025, 7:05:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

To be fair, if he was still alive, Trump would have moved Epstein himself to a luxury prison preparatory to a pardon, in order to keep him quiet too.

14/8/2025, 6:45:45 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

He might as well go on vacation. He is entirely powerless anyway.

13/8/2025, 10:20:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

OMG! Will no one think of the children?

13/8/2025, 10:12:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Idiocracy really is a good documentary.

13/8/2025, 8:15:18 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

WHen Trump bragged that he can easily end a war, I didn't entirely expect that would mean he would simply surrender.

12/8/2025, 12:15:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

That looks like something Albert Speer would have drawn.

12/8/2025, 5:59:49 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

US SecDef Pete Hegseth just publicised his pastor's view that women should not be able to vote.

12/8/2025, 5:58:22 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Well that is guaranteed.

12/8/2025, 5:27:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

It is funny how people talking about how some people shouldn't vote, but they are always the ones who do have the right to vote.

11/8/2025, 6:59:38 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

That is excellent news. Congratulations on the new book, in advance. Looking forward to buying it.

11/8/2025, 6:09:32 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I love this series. I have the books, ebooks, and the audiobooks of all three main books in the series, as well as ebooks of the rest of the series. When can we expect the next book to be released?

11/8/2025, 6:01:41 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I suppose while he is in Florida golfing he is lowering the DC crime rate just through his absence.

10/8/2025, 4:11:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

He has also never beaten a man in any election he has ever run in.

9/8/2025, 8:30:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

And Dresden was a war crime too. Bomber Harris said if the Allies had lost the war he would have been put on trial for it.

9/8/2025, 8:26:51 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

But wasn't most of Spain ruled by the muslims for centuries in the past?

8/8/2025, 5:14:29 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Could you imagine the gloating if he ever won the Nobel Peace Prize?

8/8/2025, 5:10:59 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Might as well, since he is such a massive success as an actor.

7/8/2025, 12:37:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

What are the odds that he actually pays the contractors fairly?

7/8/2025, 12:25:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He can add them to his thirty club championships.

6/8/2025, 4:51:34 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does that mean she will be going to Epstein's island too?

5/8/2025, 8:17:05 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Must have been designed by Melania. There isn't enough gold for it to have been designed by Donald.

3/8/2025, 5:02:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Just leave her in prison for a few more years, then ask her again. Might change her mind.

30/7/2025, 12:50:14 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I just re-listened to the audiobook of Commander in Cheat yet again a few days ago. It is the best book about Trump I have read.

29/7/2025, 6:35:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Who couldn't see this coming?

29/7/2025, 6:10:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

ANd yet they are likely both correct.

27/7/2025, 9:06:48 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The Aussie dollar is weak, so US beef is going to be expensive. And us Aussies are going to just keep buying locally produced beef in any case, as they know it is safe.

25/7/2025, 4:21:30 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

I thought there was no list.

25/7/2025, 4:05:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

So, if I ever learned to count, you will be paid fifteen times the drug value to take it off their hands? Now that is a good business plan.

24/7/2025, 3:17:31 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

He is now actively attempting to get the Tories to win the next election.

24/7/2025, 3:15:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I buried my Dad a fortnight ago. All I can say is that you are strong and will get through it. Good luck, Lina.

24/7/2025, 3:01:15 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

So...all of them then.

23/7/2025, 12:53:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

A carefully directed census defies the very purpose of such. Though as it is a fundraiser it makes more sense.

21/7/2025, 12:15:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Benny in The Mummy (1999).

30/6/2025, 7:39:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Except when a Dem is in power next, the SCOTUS will produce a new ruling negating this.

30/6/2025, 6:49:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Shouldn't these people be running the country rather than tossing each other off on Twitter?

27/6/2025, 8:41:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Sure, it makes sense to name it after Trump. Highly dangerous, and if it goes off it makes life unliveable in its area.

27/6/2025, 8:00:04 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

If you are going to give them a face saving exit, at least keep it quiet so they can, you know, save face.

27/6/2025, 7:08:54 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not at all surprised he is placed at the front of the picture. But I am surprised that he is shown smaller than the other two.

23/5/2025, 4:17:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

The entire reason for this is because there are wind turbines just off the coast of, and in sight of, one of his golf courses. He hates them and couldn't get them removed.

23/5/2025, 3:57:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sad part is that there is a decent chance that after leaving the Press Secretary job, she could well end up as a Governor somewhere.

20/5/2025, 10:07:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How many American people are going to be allowed to fly aboard the new plane?

20/5/2025, 10:00:16 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If they have all these secret plans, why would they then publicise it by putting it on shows like the Simpsons?

20/5/2025, 9:37:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A DUI makes someone a dangerous person?

20/5/2025, 9:17:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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No, that doesn't scream blasphemy at all.

20/5/2025, 9:12:46 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He is one step away from Stalin-era making the disliked people disappear from photos with him.

20/5/2025, 9:11:07 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That is actually a feasible option, should they turn out to actually support the Palestinian people's wellbeing.

20/5/2025, 8:07:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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If it fills your soul, then it doesn't matter if it doesn't create wealth.

20/5/2025, 8:02:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I thought Pride was a sin.

13/5/2025, 7:59:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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They can hold all the services they want. He will be away golfing at Mar A Lago.

20/4/2025, 8:45:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture James Brown (@paradox1977.bsky.social) reply parent

Ironically, marking himself as the second greatest human of all time is actually him being modest.

20/4/2025, 8:43:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view