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Paul Scarpelli

@paulscarpelli.bsky.social

Pragmatic liberal, ex-pro drummer, Cat. 2 bike racer, writer, former Fortune 500 director, White Sox, Golden Retriever (Max), despise Nazis/MAGA/racists/Trump. Shitposting libtardo. #RESIST! https://youtu.be/ME-YWnGG8a0?si=u7BF3X88juoMSkG3

created November 19, 2024

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3/9/2025, 2:30:15 AM | 8 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Dunno, but I do. Same age as Trump, 6% BFI, all my hair.

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3/9/2025, 1:45:00 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Hang him in his MAGA cap.

2/9/2025, 10:35:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

The troops stood around, posed, or picked litter. Posse Comitatus forbids them to engage with citizens. Trump is BULLSHIT.

2/9/2025, 10:33:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

You're a classic muckraker. Keep at it. Good job, and godspeed.

2/9/2025, 10:27:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, technically, neither did Lance.

2/9/2025, 10:23:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

I saw this today, and it has me scratching my head and laughing at multiple levels. We're a nation of dumb jerks.

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2/9/2025, 10:16:05 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Republicans had a shit hemorrhage when Nancy Pelosi was accused of insider trading, but when MTG did it recently...crickets.

2/9/2025, 9:55:44 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

With all the speculation lately about Trump's health, did it ever occur to you he's suffering from "Epstein-Barr Syndrome??" πŸ€”

2/9/2025, 9:08:41 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Melania's candid conversation with biographer Michael Wolfe, (probably...) "Be best! Now that The Donald him seek and him circle drain, I tink when him dye, I am steal fahk Pit Davidson!"

2/9/2025, 7:49:45 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

I knew in the '80s, but this should have submarined his presidential aspirations.

2/9/2025, 5:52:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Have hope and faith!

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2/9/2025, 5:48:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, I'm drawing a blank, too...

2/9/2025, 3:38:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

If getting rear-ended hard qualifies Rudy 9iu11ani for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, I think Lauren Boebert also deserves serious consideration... THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER.

2/9/2025, 3:24:31 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Totally agree. At that point, he could say and do anything. Sad!

2/9/2025, 11:05:44 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Says the "Circling the Drain" guy...

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2/9/2025, 2:44:50 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Oaf uck no.

2/9/2025, 2:26:55 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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2/9/2025, 2:24:56 AM | 10 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Does anyone come to mind??

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2/9/2025, 1:43:47 AM | 146 52 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Bobby was born on 3rd base, and acts like he hit a triple...

2/9/2025, 1:14:48 AM | 13 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Is there ANYONE in this administration who isn't a despicable piece of shit?? Come on. One person. Name one. Take all the time you need...

2/9/2025, 1:13:58 AM | 15 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

#funnynotfunny

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2/9/2025, 1:11:36 AM | 6 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Well-played. As a kid in the '60s, sometimes other kids would call me a wop. Even back then, I knew to calmly respond with "I shit bigger than you, punk."

2/9/2025, 1:08:58 AM | 9 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Consider reposting this one. Eventually, it will get back to him. And hurt.

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2/9/2025, 1:05:23 AM | 14 9 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

All the MAGA zombies think it's hilarious to tell us we have "Trump Derangement Syndrome," when actually they're the ones brainwashed with TDS. They're such sad little lemmings.

2/9/2025, 12:53:02 AM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Oh, to the contrary!

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2/9/2025, 12:24:17 AM | 174 38 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Kudos. Good for you!

1/9/2025, 11:17:04 PM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

"What took you so long??"

1/9/2025, 11:13:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Just like the Supply-Side Economics lie. It'll trickle down!! They're the job creators! πŸ™„

1/9/2025, 10:50:58 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

"He tells it like it is!" Umm...no. "He speaks for me!" Noper. "He's the best Christian!" Wow. 🀣 "His policies are the best!!" Tariffs? Tax breaks for the rich? Spastic foreign policy? Healthcare, drugs, environment, dictator, liar, stupid, vain bullshitter? MAGA is a cult.

1/9/2025, 10:34:41 PM | 2 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 1:09:37 PM | 1954 754 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture J Blue (@jd-14.bsky.social) reposted

Almost 60 years later, this song is so relevant again. youtu.be/gp5JCrSXkJY?...

1/9/2025, 12:17:04 AM | 2669 712 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank God he's sending National Guard troops to mulch trees in parks and pick up litter! GAME CHANGER!!

1/9/2025, 11:23:00 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

One of the keys to good watercolor is knowing when to stop. You did well. But you know that.

31/8/2025, 11:46:36 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Car buyers are taking out 7-year loans (mortgages) so they can buy new $70k trucks. News flash: If you can't afford it, buy a nice $20k used truck. You ain't Bill Gates, Bubba. SRSLY, $15k in interest? Grow up.

31/8/2025, 11:38:44 PM | 134 26 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely a hero and a patriot. People forget he served under several Republican Presidents!

31/8/2025, 10:41:11 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

MAGA strawman arguments... Immigrants are rapers and murderists! Tariffs are terrific! Dems are satanic pedophiles!! Blue state crime is rampant!! Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts benefit the middle class!! Dems want open borders!! Fact check these assholes. Nothing but lies and deception.

31/8/2025, 10:37:37 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture M Meerkat (@kackbro.bsky.social) reposted

Agree Mr. Reich ! Chump's Regime Is Only about Him,RepubliKKKans And Their Wealthy Donors......

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31/8/2025, 9:52:08 AM | 1039 396 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

The press covered Biden riding a bicycle. Can you imagine this sickly orange pus bag riding a bike?? Dead. Man. Walking.

31/8/2025, 10:14:30 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

79. My goal is to outlive the madarfaker.

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31/8/2025, 6:27:33 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

As a member of CFM Local 10-208 in '60s-'70s, I played drums on 2,500 gigs, and other than twice, always got paid. Non-union musicians always got stiffed.

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31/8/2025, 6:24:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump never got over the fact that he was forced to I live in public housing previously occupied by a black family.

31/8/2025, 6:08:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, I'm Trump's age, so get crackin' there, Girl...

31/8/2025, 5:47:46 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Any resemblance to Rupert Murdock is strictly intentional.

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31/8/2025, 5:46:13 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Bobby's and unqualified dope. "BUT I'M A KENNEDY!" Please STFU.

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31/8/2025, 12:52:31 AM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Stop trusting the experts? Actually we should TRUST the experts. They're the EXPERTS, ferchrisakes.

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31/8/2025, 12:23:21 AM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Trump in a month. Hopefully.

31/8/2025, 12:08:54 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

That's it.

30/8/2025, 10:20:05 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Trump's "24k gold" pieces in the Oval Office are tacky AF. The piece in the photo came from Home Depot, for $58. A couple of rattle cans of Krylon gold paint, and "VOILA!" Or, as they say in the string section, "VIOLA!!" Clown show. 🀑

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30/8/2025, 9:28:43 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

I recall the '80s when Trump was considered a NY fraud and laughingstock. He knew nothing about anything, and was a self-promotional dope who inherited hundreds of millions. Today, he's that same jerk, only old, fat, with dementia. Explain to me how 70M Americans worship this human turd? Guh-hed.

30/8/2025, 9:02:31 PM | 14 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

52 years since I've eaten meat. The height of hippocracy are the "animal rights activists" who still consume animals. What a disconnect...

30/8/2025, 7:51:47 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

"THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER."

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30/8/2025, 4:47:02 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

True. He's a Nazi thumb-head, like border czar Tom Homan. Garbage humanoids.

30/8/2025, 4:11:02 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Wow. Just like Trump, RFK Jr. doesn't know dick about shit. This entire administration is the most laughably incompetent one in history, far surpassing even Trump's first-term batch of dopes.

30/8/2025, 4:03:06 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Trump is obsessed with zero sum retribution, cruelty, and "getting even." Inflicting pain, even if it's a Pyrrhic victory, is a win in his eyes.

30/8/2025, 3:27:30 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture George Conway πŸ‘ŠπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ”₯ (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted

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30/8/2025, 1:03:47 PM | 37176 11664 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Congress controls the purse strings, but not anymore. Using pocket recissions, Trump has further emasculated the already weak-sauce Congress, and cut $5B in approved spending. No need for laws or Congress! We're living in a dictatorship.

30/8/2025, 3:10:00 PM | 3 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Give Obama another Nobel Peace Prize and watch Trump's fetid orange head explode.

30/8/2025, 11:58:27 AM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted

Can't believe that in 2025 we have to be telling people that vaccines are safe and slavery was bad.

29/8/2025, 9:03:57 AM | 7654 2217 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

It won't change. As Chicago Alderman Paddy Bauler said 100 years ago, "This city ain't ready for reform yet..." The fix is in, as they say.

30/8/2025, 2:17:46 AM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

My indelicate, outspoken Phi Beta Kappa mother, used to tell truculent people "Arguing with you is like throwing shit into a fan." Quite apropos in today's political discourse.

30/8/2025, 1:55:50 AM | 3 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

It should have been called Alligator Auschwitz.

29/8/2025, 10:33:00 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

His mission is to accumulate the most adulation, power, and wealth that he possibly can, at the expense of our nation.

29/8/2025, 3:26:23 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

If "God" was listening, there wouldn't be school shootings, and Republicans wouldn't be in office. Religion = mythology.

29/8/2025, 12:54:22 AM | 35 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Flat Earth, chemtrail, anti-vaxxer. Ignorant bullshitter.

29/8/2025, 12:51:25 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Pedal to the metal, Mark. We need you more than ever.

29/8/2025, 12:40:28 AM | 18 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Miaganga (@miaganga.bsky.social) reposted

Someone needs a job performance plan.

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28/8/2025, 7:06:26 PM | 276 108 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

There isn't a single Trumper who has read The Beatitudes, so no worries! And if they DID read The Sermon on the Mount, they'd think it was "woke."

28/8/2025, 7:41:08 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

"The administration rescinded $1 billion in mental health grants for schools, which were part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of '22. These grants supported mental health counseling in schools to address root causes of gun violence, such as untreated mental health issues among students."

28/8/2025, 5:41:58 PM | 59 14 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

I'm not hearing any Dems advocating giving up their guns; just sensible regulation. Many of us are responsible gun owners. You're making a weak strawman argument.

28/8/2025, 5:34:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Jack-booted thugs. Goons. Modern-day version of the Nazi SS. They operate with impunity; above the law. No longer can we say with confidence that it can't happen here. It can and is happening here. We've entered America's darkest hour.

28/8/2025, 4:00:35 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

The Alligator Auschwitz detainee population primarily consists of nonviolent black immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean and brown immigrants from Latin America. 70% haven't been charged with a crime. This stunt was done to make MAGA giddy with cruel joy, period.

28/8/2025, 2:22:27 AM | 10 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Like sending the National Guard to DC or building a symbolic border wall, Alligator Auschwitz was an expensive publicity stunt.

28/8/2025, 2:14:56 AM | 22 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

She's an imbecile. Revelation(s.) Peach tree dish. Marshall law. She's a dull, blunt rhinoclit.

28/8/2025, 2:08:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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IMHO, Trump is circling the drain. He's rambling when he speaks, making mistakes, forgetting, repeating. Physically, he's broken. Soon, no more golf. Greed, hate, lies, adulation aren't enough. He's my age, and I'll outlive him by 15. Stick a fork in him, he's done.

27/8/2025, 11:09:11 PM | 8 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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27/8/2025, 10:59:30 PM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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As 'Merkan as apple pie, an F-250, arteriosclerosis, morbid obesity, and paying the minimum on a credit card balance of $4,451!

27/8/2025, 8:09:11 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

"Noble Award??" It's a Nobel Peace Prize, you fawning sycophant.

27/8/2025, 8:06:25 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Jesus Fucking Christ, why don't they all just give Trump a rub and a tug??

27/8/2025, 8:05:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

I can imagine half of that 42,000 lbs. of emissions being Trump flatulence. But that would be mostly methane and not all CO2...

27/8/2025, 8:03:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Damn straight, Skippy!! youtube.com/shorts/RdODn...

27/8/2025, 5:15:22 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

That's terrible. I hope she has a complete physical and mental recovery.

27/8/2025, 3:40:45 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Guns don't kill people. Assholes with guns kill people." Let's stop calling it the confrontational "gun control" and call it "gun safety" so we can get more people on board.

27/8/2025, 3:39:07 PM | 12 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

Posse Comitatus prohibits federal military personnel from engaging in domestic law enforcement activities, such as arrests, searches, or seizures. Trump deploying troops to blue American cities is nothing more than a strawman response where none is needed. Total bullshit.

27/8/2025, 3:34:21 PM | 8 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

After today's school shooting, I'm anticipating asswipe Ted Cruz issuing a statement that "In respect for the victims, now is not the time to talk about gun safety!"

27/8/2025, 3:25:37 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social)

I LOLed...

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27/8/2025, 3:21:34 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Totally worth it for a million bucks a day. Great value! Hey, don't miss that Snickers wrapper!

27/8/2025, 1:19:36 AM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Donald J. Epstein.

27/8/2025, 1:17:40 AM | 5 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

I made a good living as a pro drummer, but less in this semi-famous band than any of my other bands. It was great fun, though.

26/8/2025, 10:07:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Not enough "sax and violins." πŸ€—

26/8/2025, 7:01:37 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

"Shadows of Knight," who had the hit record "Gloria." I was the drummer from '69-'72.

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26/8/2025, 6:58:23 PM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted

note how Trump on a daily basis is trying to normalize the idea that he's a dictator

26/8/2025, 4:44:38 PM | 7000 2223 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Hate and ignorance, synergistically combined, created fertile ground for stupid conspiracy theories and misinformation to flourish. Knowledge and intelligence became "elitist" and "liberal."

26/8/2025, 6:46:11 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

As humorist Stan Freberg once said, "Some of us are able to sublimate, others of us can't adjust."

26/8/2025, 6:39:32 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump, a bloated, fetid meat sack, is a malevolent, stupid, incompetent egomaniac. Fortunately, he's circling the drain.

26/8/2025, 4:44:32 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 3:22:05 PM | 21 14 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 3:11:15 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Department of Defense sounds weak. Woke! I think Department of War sounds very strong and powerful! Everyone is saying! They come up to me with tears in their eyes!! Thank you for your attention to this matter!" ---Trump, maybe.

26/8/2025, 11:18:25 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Paul Scarpelli (@paulscarpelli.bsky.social) reply parent

Exactly right.

26/8/2025, 1:12:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Right-wing influencers and bed-wetters are still up in arms that Cracker Barrel had the NERVE to change and sanitize their logo. Sure, it's worse, but who gives a shit?

26/8/2025, 12:49:43 AM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view