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Paul McSeol

@paulmcseol.bsky.social

Husband. Dad. Navy veteran. I like books, coffee and being in bed by nine.

created September 5, 2024

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Oh, I’m sure he’ll be great. We visited and it looks like a wonderful spot. It just caught me off guard how many people get edgy when you mention your kid goes to 3-K in Harlem.

1/9/2025, 11:05:52 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My oldest is about to start 3-K in a predominantly black school. The number of white folks I know who have expressed concern about that is kind of depressing.

1/9/2025, 10:50:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Far future. A teenaged girl lives in a science based island colony on an alien ocean world and she makes discoveries on the sea floor that explain where they came from and why they fled.

1/9/2025, 1:38:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m exhausted just looking at that.

31/8/2025, 6:57:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Vance has all the charisma of a floater in the pool. Everyone wants to keep away.

31/8/2025, 6:56:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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With Detroit and Green Bay, I think Mina will win this.

31/8/2025, 6:22:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh! Nice. Thanks, I hadn’t seen that.

31/8/2025, 4:05:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don’t love that they’re locking some clans behind paid dlc. But I do hope the game is good.

31/8/2025, 3:51:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I mean, he’s not wrong. It’d be nice to see the Dems lace up and come out swinging.

30/8/2025, 11:07:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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We used to watch it once a year or so when I was in seminary. Absolute genius. And if you’ve never sat beside an Anglican priest as she sees it for the first time, you’re missing out.

30/8/2025, 11:05:27 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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30/8/2025, 8:09:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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“He governed as he golfed….cheating.”

30/8/2025, 6:55:03 PM | 73 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh that’s just mean.

30/8/2025, 6:45:17 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can’t wait to vote for this guy to be mayor.

29/8/2025, 2:46:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So, if Morgoth is destroyed, do the MAGA Orks flock to Sauron? Too nerdy?

29/8/2025, 12:16:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Time well spent.

28/8/2025, 9:47:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sunshine taught a generation of kids that sometimes, dads can’t be trusted.

28/8/2025, 6:47:29 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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If you’re gonna steal, steal from the best.

28/8/2025, 2:16:02 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Silksong’s release heralds the Jets making it back to the playoffs. This is their year.

28/8/2025, 1:03:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes. It’s fun. And we’ve got a season 2 on the way at some point.

28/8/2025, 10:29:31 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Congrats on the sobriety. Practicing that myself. You often post what movie you’ll be watching and offer nice reviews. I was curious about what recent books you’ve read that you really enjoyed.

27/8/2025, 9:30:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Worked in a Jewish deli once. That soda was very popular.

27/8/2025, 7:41:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can’t wait to see it.

27/8/2025, 3:30:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Are they comfy? As a middle aged dad, I tend to look at clothing as comfy or “not for me.”

27/8/2025, 2:56:21 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Darn. Hate it when that happens.

27/8/2025, 12:43:55 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The man was evil. But he wasn’t stupid. He knew what the American public was and how to tap into racism without making southern whites feel bad about it. Absolute scum. Still prefer him over that shriveled scrotum, Stephen Miller.

26/8/2025, 10:27:39 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just waiting for a single one of them to break ranks and tell him the truth. Never going to happen, perhaps, but I can dream.

26/8/2025, 10:22:36 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Big time Dangerous Minds vibes.

26/8/2025, 8:17:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Mina and Bill are great. Except when they don’t pick my team. Then they’re just the worst. They did not pick my team. 😂

26/8/2025, 7:54:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who splurges on a chef, Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark? I’m betting the Avengers eat better.

26/8/2025, 6:29:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 5:06:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s to like, carpe some diems and whatnot.

26/8/2025, 4:01:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Patches. That bastard.

26/8/2025, 10:44:50 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Well, that bummed me right out. 😅

26/8/2025, 12:48:43 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Dude, that freaking awesome. Well done!

25/8/2025, 8:17:19 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rocky’s protein shake was raw eggs. Solution?

25/8/2025, 3:45:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tastes like something familiar…

25/8/2025, 3:44:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Cheers.

23/8/2025, 9:51:39 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gonna need a wheelbarrow to get you home, son.

23/8/2025, 9:44:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I learned that by reading Animal Farm as a kid in school. Really bummed me out.

23/8/2025, 10:47:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Worst Lord of the Flies adaptation ever.

23/8/2025, 12:53:11 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Currently listening to Victoria: The Queen by Julia Baird and am really enjoying it.

23/8/2025, 12:09:32 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But now we have to see if Trump will do as ordered. His track record is a bit dodgy.

22/8/2025, 10:22:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You think she’s scared for her life? I think she might be.

22/8/2025, 10:21:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This may not help, but you’re batting a 1.000 right now. Trust yourself as much as your readers do. We’ll follow wherever the story goes. You’ve got this.

22/8/2025, 9:22:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s at the point where the shackled spirit of Jeffrey Epstein is going to show up to him and warn him that he’ll be visited by three ghosts.

22/8/2025, 8:48:15 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You think Vance is chomping at the bit to invoke the 25th?

22/8/2025, 8:38:26 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The more evil he does the worse our country looks?

22/8/2025, 8:36:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 7:30:00 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Gotta go with the breakfast taco or pulled pork sandwich. Lots of good choices. We expect pictures to make us hungry. 🤤

22/8/2025, 7:29:16 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He’s reasonably familiar with being prosecuted by states. And also with not facing consequences for his actions.

22/8/2025, 7:24:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Loved this book. My Korean wife is excited to read it too, now.

22/8/2025, 5:26:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh, I like that. Zesty with a hint of snark but the underlying aroma of truth. Well played.

22/8/2025, 5:14:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Bolton did criticize Trump. I’m guessing this is a test run. If all goes well it might expand to other perceived enemies.

22/8/2025, 5:11:00 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Tauren are the best race in Warcraft.

22/8/2025, 5:04:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 5:02:28 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The voice of reason. Agreed.

22/8/2025, 1:45:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Exciting news? Can’t wait!

22/8/2025, 1:21:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Spaceballs was my gateway to satire (along with Monty Python) and will always hold a special place in my memory. Men in Tights was pretty amazing too, though.

21/8/2025, 11:42:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s just awesome.

21/8/2025, 9:06:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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21/8/2025, 8:53:18 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Depends who you ask. Some take Jesus very literally. Others view it metaphorically for that which connects you to the divine. It could be church, or a sunset, or a walk in the woods. Christ did have a lot to say about people proclaiming their faith in public. To paraphrase, he said, “Don’t.”

21/8/2025, 8:51:52 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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For me it’s just the mish mash of ideas. Yes, Cracker Barrel is awesome and it’s ok to not like the changes, I guess. But how is that woke? What does that have to do with MAGA? And I’m thrilled you found Jesus buddy but you don’t need to announce it like it’s part of your CV.

21/8/2025, 6:21:02 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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21/8/2025, 5:30:35 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Of course my weather app takes chance for a joke.

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21/8/2025, 5:18:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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21/8/2025, 3:56:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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God, I love this town.

21/8/2025, 12:36:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Honestly, this is fair.

20/8/2025, 11:05:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Could have been a great Halloween episode.

20/8/2025, 1:06:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’d be happy to volunteer to watch. Too British? We were educated by Month Python, Bernard Black, and Pink Floyd. We can take it.

20/8/2025, 12:09:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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19/8/2025, 8:42:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I never beat it back in the day. Finished maybe half of it. I think I just got too busy. Looking forward to going back.

19/8/2025, 2:34:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My uncle took me to see Hellraiser in theaters when I was 7 or 8 as a joke on my mom. Pretty funny, actually. I can laugh now.

19/8/2025, 10:41:30 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Remember Dr. Strangelove? Those folks are downright normal compared to this lot.

18/8/2025, 7:53:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That game. That level. Stupid Shredder with his stupid dam bombs with electric seaweed.

18/8/2025, 5:32:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Looking forward to it. Your recent standup was fantastic by the way. My whole family was in stitches.

18/8/2025, 4:07:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I thought Mayo got a raw deal. Excited for what Vrabel can do, though.

18/8/2025, 4:06:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Diversified English garden?

17/8/2025, 6:57:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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It’s his “rosebud.”

17/8/2025, 3:18:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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100mg?? Just how bad ass are you?

17/8/2025, 10:52:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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17/8/2025, 10:49:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A second grade education also could have fixed it.

16/8/2025, 10:09:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The man drinks 24 diet cokes a day. Sparkling water is fancy for someone with that taste palate.

16/8/2025, 3:49:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does that mean Newsom is our Churchill?

16/8/2025, 10:34:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So happy for you all!

16/8/2025, 10:32:12 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can’t wait!

16/8/2025, 10:28:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I like it.

15/8/2025, 11:01:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can we all agree to call him “No Nobel Donald”?

15/8/2025, 10:23:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My wife (Korean) enjoys octopus so fresh it’s still wriggling as she eats it. I just can’t do it. Gives me the shivers.

15/8/2025, 7:21:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Best? Corned beef sandwich from Katz’s Deli in New York. Worst? A seafood pizza in Japan with octopus and clams on it. (No judgment. Just not for me.)

15/8/2025, 7:08:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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And not a peep from the second amendment crowd. I wonder why…

15/8/2025, 6:22:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How’s the Switch 2? I haven’t got one yet (mammoth backlog on the first one anyhow).

15/8/2025, 6:19:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Just saying, a Soulslike where I got to fight the Founding Fathers during the Revolution would be

15/8/2025, 1:53:57 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Five truly solid choices

15/8/2025, 1:51:16 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Out of the blue, Trump called the Norwegian finance minister to ask when he would get the Nobel prize suggesting he would impose tariffs if he did not www.dn.no/politikk/fre...

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14/8/2025, 9:27:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I hope she sues that crappy restaurant into bankruptcy. This might be the most disturbing news story I’ve read in a while and there’s not exactly a shortage of horrifying news.

14/8/2025, 8:29:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I kind of wish I didn’t get the joke, but it’s well played. Just sad this is our reality.

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