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Paul Conquest

@paulconquest.bsky.social

Canadian, Albertan, business owner, fiscal conservative, liberal thinker, student of Ethics, photographer, cyclist, recreational race car driver, and maybe a few other things.

created November 13, 2024

291 followers 301 following 1,628 posts

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Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Canadian here. I think every country should be preparing for war against the US. I don’t see the US as anyone’s ally anymore. Except maybe Russia. ☹️

30/8/2025, 5:36:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

So we should trust RFK Jr. who has zero scientific knowledge or background? Isn’t that a feature of totalitarianism, as he alludes to?

30/8/2025, 5:33:19 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

… but ultimately, he got on the tЯ☭mp train to personally get ahead. This highlights the fundamental problem in politics today: greed and self-interest on steroids.

30/8/2025, 5:31:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Greed and self-interest have been the underpinnings of the American way for decades, but now it’s on steroids.

30/8/2025, 5:13:01 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dennis Goris (@dennisgoris.bsky.social) reposted

I miss the old brand #CDC

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28/8/2025, 10:00:06 PM | 7093 1764 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown.bsky.social) reposted

"The President, on his own, can't tax the American people. That's what King George III tried to do – we had a revolution about that." Neal Katyal

30/8/2025, 1:20:27 AM | 3590 1026 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

This 👇👇👇

30/8/2025, 1:52:05 AM | 5 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Yah, this is really making America healthy again. [intended as sarcasm, in case it’s not obvious]

30/8/2025, 1:51:01 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Eliminate the bullets and all you’re left with is self harm. Seems like a pretty good solution.

30/8/2025, 1:49:10 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture shauna (@goldengateblond.bsky.social) reposted

when people say "this isn't what I voted for" they should be forced to list what they DID vote for

7/4/2025, 1:55:13 AM | 31059 5268 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

yup

29/8/2025, 8:08:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

And I would add: the blood of their lives will be on the hands of everyone who confirmed RFK into the position. His complete lack of qualifications and character was evident from the beginning.

29/8/2025, 8:04:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Hillary Rodham Clinton (@hillaryclinton.bsky.social) reposted

It shouldn't be up to American children to save each other from getting shot. It's the job of American adults to stop shootings from happening in the first place. Ban assault weapons again now.

NBC News Chicago headline: 5th grader says friend saved him before getting shot in Minneapolis church shooting
28/8/2025, 1:40:36 PM | 10079 3220 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture KD📚🌎🌊🇺🇸 (@kdnerak33.bsky.social) reposted

After a mass shooting, it doesn’t matter if the shooter was gay, straight, bisexual, transgender, or a pterodactyl. What matters is they all had access to guns.

27/8/2025, 7:48:44 PM | 258 63 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Great summary!

28/8/2025, 12:15:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture LOLGOP (@thefarce.org) reposted

If you can make it about you there, you can make about you anywhere

27/8/2025, 11:56:50 PM | 121 9 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

USA take note. This is how society should provide for its most vulnerable.

27/8/2025, 7:52:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Won’t surprise me if next @ssassination is by a person in military.

27/8/2025, 7:04:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Hoping the phrase will stick when referring to himself.

27/8/2025, 6:59:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

Fact: only popular with a RAPIDLY shrinking minority.

27/8/2025, 6:54:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Wouldn’t it be better to just put someone competent in charge? Nothings conveys strength more than competence.

27/8/2025, 6:49:55 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Precedent! It’s now legally permissible to protest milquetoast law enforcement by throwing heros 😏

27/8/2025, 5:26:44 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture LA Blue Dot in GA (@namwella1961.bsky.social) reposted

Gov. JB Pritzker on Trump calling him fat: "From my perspective, it takes one to know one. And the President is not in good shape. I would say his personal attacks on me are just evidence of a guy still living in fifth grade." #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice

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27/8/2025, 1:11:03 PM | 423 163 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

If there is ever a change back to democracy, one can hope for a proper draining of the swamp.

27/8/2025, 4:13:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m so glad he has answers to real problems. [sarcasm]

27/8/2025, 4:12:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Thankful to have a rational adult in charge.

27/8/2025, 4:11:06 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Especially the gun makers.

27/8/2025, 4:08:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely! He’d relish in exposing Democrats. This is all about protecting Republicans … and most notably, himself.

27/8/2025, 4:00:42 PM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Is it offered on milquetoast?

27/8/2025, 3:57:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

So he wants to be begged to do something nobody wants him to do?

26/8/2025, 8:50:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

It makes me so mad to hear the media use “soft” terms to describe the real impact of tЯ☭mp’s policies.

26/8/2025, 8:46:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Probably going to be a civil war though.

26/8/2025, 7:39:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

It’s difficult to meet people these days … do what you have to do 😏

26/8/2025, 3:32:00 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s saying the government paid nothing hoping nobody will notice when the shares are moved to his personal brokerage account. Follow the money. I sincerely hope there’s an investigation when he leaves office.

26/8/2025, 12:46:56 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Adam Schwarz (@adamjschwarz.bsky.social) reposted

Illinois Gov. Pritzker vows to pursue Trump officials who participate in an illegal National Guard deployment to Chicago: "If you hurt my people, nothing will stop me - not time or political circumstance - from making sure that you face justice under our constitutional rule of law."

25/8/2025, 8:36:29 PM | 17682 4785 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Canada thanks you for making vaccination tourism a thing.

25/8/2025, 9:04:10 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Buddy, nobody wants what you’re selling. The whole nazi salute thing, not to mention DOGE. I doubt it has much to do with manipulated ranking … it’s about organic demand.

25/8/2025, 8:08:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Also from 1923 … please Google Beer Hall Putsch.

25/8/2025, 7:07:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Define “I”. If I thought he was trying to get the best for the American People, I might be for it. But I’m pretty sure he’s in it for tЯ☭mp and his family only. Follow the money. I hope there’s an investigation.

25/8/2025, 6:54:33 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

I’ll celebrate next month.

25/8/2025, 4:09:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

They want him silenced, and quickest way is to get him away from US media.

25/8/2025, 4:08:23 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

You can bet members of the tЯ☭mp family made a fortune.

24/8/2025, 10:13:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Priorities please! Or maybe I should ask: Prioritize please! Whatever is the correct phrase, please move this one up to the top of the list. Or at least second, but only if Putin is first.

24/8/2025, 10:12:24 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

At least 60 Minutes in Australia has no fear … m.youtube.com/watch?v=qMIP...

23/8/2025, 3:03:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

How can any self-respecting person take this line of questioning? Oops … asked and answered.

22/8/2025, 3:37:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Why are they all sitting there idling and burning such a precious resource? If the headlights are on, the car is running. Russia must have an education and critical thinking skills like the majority in the US who voted for tЯ☭mp.

22/8/2025, 3:31:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

You got the alternate bingo card.

22/8/2025, 3:26:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Ummm … I do have a crank telephone 🤣

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22/8/2025, 3:22:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

“He is who he is”, referring to tЯ☭mp, is absolutely true. Unfortunately he’s a liar, but authentically so! And lying works if the people listening are not too well educated. Not sure if that’s really genius.

22/8/2025, 3:04:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Not to mention that 99% of them have already gotten the f~ck out!

22/8/2025, 2:53:58 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

We’ll see of course, but I don’t think JD Vance has the cards. Not just in this matter but in general.

22/8/2025, 2:38:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Unfortunately, in the lifetime of anyone reading this, you will not reverse the reputational damage both at home and abroad, or regain the loss of experience in governance. The damage is done. The US is going to auger in.

21/8/2025, 11:03:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

I think it would be hard to prevent anyone with a foreign passport from leaving, but there could be a tax on assets held by foreigners (especially non-business assets), tax on deemed disposition, or even seizure / forfeiture of assets held by foreigners. As in, you can leave but without your money.

21/8/2025, 10:57:36 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

And in an unrelated matter, less than 50% of Americans can read above a grade 6 level.

21/8/2025, 9:08:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Speaking of compulsive liars …

21/8/2025, 6:23:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Ummm, he’s kidding right? Because the aliens they’re kicking out are largely law-abiding and productive, and filling critical jobs that Americans really don’t want to do. And at the same time, they’re hellbent on repealing the Affordable Care Act, stripping Americans of their healthcare.

21/8/2025, 6:18:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Apparently putting major decisions to a vote by the people is entirely democratic.

21/8/2025, 7:34:17 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

This will accelerate tanking of the USD. Won’t happen overnight, but it will definitely happen if you install incompetent people to manage it. tЯ☭mp has said he wants a lower USD, although that is not good the the American people who are quite reliant on imported food and consumables.

20/8/2025, 2:14:41 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

This 👇👇👇

19/8/2025, 3:41:30 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

“In two weeks”. Where have we heard that before? I’m sure it will happen. [sarcasm]

19/8/2025, 1:57:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s right about one thing: he’s not going to heaven.

19/8/2025, 1:03:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s likely his personal — and inherently biased — “opinion” as to whether what he saw would withstand the myriad legal challenges tЯ☭mp could and would pose.

19/8/2025, 12:12:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Probably just a makeup failure.

18/8/2025, 2:21:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s about the same impact as he’s having on international tourism. Great, isn’t it.

17/8/2025, 9:01:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

That heart can’t fail fast enough.

17/8/2025, 4:09:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Just a friendly game of bridge. Unfortunately, Putin played the tЯ☭mp card.

16/8/2025, 2:46:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Putin won something. Unfortunately we’re not going to know what since there were no witnesses.

16/8/2025, 1:26:30 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

No worries … they’re just playing a friendly game of bridge. Unfortunately, Putin has the trump card.

15/8/2025, 11:51:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

They’re just playing bridge. Unfortunately, Putin has the trump card.

15/8/2025, 11:47:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

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15/8/2025, 11:46:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s a lot of Fred’s money.

15/8/2025, 11:43:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

We can hope

15/8/2025, 10:58:52 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Kraznov is being handled.

15/8/2025, 9:12:29 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Laura Burkhardt (@lauraannstl.bsky.social) reposted

“Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.”

14/8/2025, 4:35:47 PM | 808 256 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET (@patti3333.bsky.social) reposted

Don't know who did this but have to share Never forget the #EpsteinFiles

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15/8/2025, 8:53:55 PM | 861 338 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

Spectacular. Bravo!

15/8/2025, 9:08:17 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Rebekah Jones (@georebekah.bsky.social) reposted

The FACTS about where crime is actually happening in the USA.

15/8/2025, 9:00:55 PM | 98 20 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, at least Dementia Don isn’t meeting his handler alone.

15/8/2025, 7:05:09 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t worry. The numbers will soon prove it.

15/8/2025, 4:02:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

I’m surprised more FBI agents aren’t quitting. This has to be a profound embarrassment to anyone who believes the law is meant to be applied in an unbiased manner.

15/8/2025, 4:01:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Interesting the reference to competition from WMT and AMZN … aren’t they facing the same tariff headwinds?

15/8/2025, 3:57:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Let’s hope Kraznov continues westward … and emigrates to his adopted homeland. He’s welcome to keep the plane 😏

15/8/2025, 3:55:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg.bsky.social) reposted

This shouldn’t be a controversial position in the United States.

15/8/2025, 12:24:13 PM | 1412 268 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

His nose must be growing as we speak.

15/8/2025, 3:42:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Get Out The Mid Term Vote (@gotmtv.bsky.social) reposted

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15/8/2025, 5:39:35 AM | 1612 574 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted

You can’t assert the former without the latter also being true.

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14/8/2025, 11:36:40 PM | 14341 4101 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Joshua Erlich (@joshuaerlich.bsky.social) reposted

sandwich guy got charged with one count of monte cristo

14/8/2025, 5:13:15 PM | 4208 614 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

That’s a good start. But bro, there are some other pretty big things that affect credibility of the senate and house. Like being in a cult.

14/8/2025, 3:31:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Really? Are there no serious crimes to solve? Like senior elected officials taking bribes from international players? Or election fixing? Or child s3x trafficking? I hope he offers to clean up the mustard and the judge lets him off with some sort of absolute discharge.

14/8/2025, 3:28:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

OMG!

14/8/2025, 3:18:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

And on a completely unrelated subject, let’s talk about the precipitous decline in tourism. I wonder why people aren’t visiting the US like they used to?

13/8/2025, 7:36:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Wow that’s really dropped nicely since tЯ☭mp’s policies kicked in ☹️

13/8/2025, 7:31:55 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

In case Lauren is looking for her Charlie, I’m right here. Sorry, someone was going to say it 😏

13/8/2025, 7:26:54 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Canadian here. We’ve had a winter home in California for 15 years & spent over $50k annually on restaurants, clothing, entertainment & travel. We sold last month & likely won’t return in our lifetime (20+ yrs). Extrapolate that out … over $1M lost. We’re tip of the iceberg. Many more yet to come.

13/8/2025, 5:30:51 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

25th, please!

13/8/2025, 4:57:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Drivel. Pure drivel. From the President of the United States. Who would have believed this could happen … even as little as a year ago. But he was elected. And not exactly as an unknown.

13/8/2025, 4:54:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social)

“That’s what they do” ?!?!? WTF. That’s the response to Russian hacking of court databases? Unbelievable. But unfortunately, not exactly a surprise.

13/8/2025, 4:50:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

He’s training to be an agent. Look at the skilful way he watches the crowd.

12/8/2025, 9:39:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh, like her father.

12/8/2025, 9:38:01 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Conquest (@paulconquest.bsky.social) reply parent

He doesn’t need that brand of help. He’s already learned that everything is free when you stiff your contractors.

12/8/2025, 9:37:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view