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The Web Optimist

@weboptimist.bsky.social

Retired SEO and former journalist living out my golden years (hint: there ain't no gold) in the desert paradise of Palm Springs, CA. Expect the unexpected... #VoteBlue 🏳️‍🌈 No DMs. No Bitcoin. No Crypto. No porn. No religion. No solicitation.

created November 17, 2024

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Profile picture We Are Saners (@wearesaners.bsky.social) reposted

Is YOUR Representative supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act? We are making images of all opponents available from a single web page. So far, we've got the states of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, and California. Say NO to protectors of child molesters. #POP wearesaners.org/pop/

5/9/2025, 7:41:39 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Dude looks like a gas station hot dog weiner that has been rolling on the grill for three days and needs to be tossed...

5/9/2025, 7:41:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 7:35:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 7:27:07 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Douchebags all.

5/9/2025, 7:24:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture pissed-off-g.bsky.social (@pissed-off-g.bsky.social) reposted

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5/9/2025, 7:14:18 PM | 11 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marti Lawrence (@marti-l.bsky.social) reposted

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5/9/2025, 7:06:10 PM | 14 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

Y'all Qaeda strikes again

5/9/2025, 6:56:41 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted

What happens when you let the California National Guard do their job at the border and not hijack them for political theater.

CalGuard’s Counterdrug Task Force back to full strength, seizes $3.3 million in illicit fentanyl
5/9/2025, 6:33:32 PM | 1231 386 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Good point.

5/9/2025, 6:35:10 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

Well, he does look like a gas station hot dog that has been rolling on the grill for three days...

5/9/2025, 6:21:13 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

Really dude? You're literally begging for a Nobel PEACE Prize. The stupid burns...

5/9/2025, 6:13:21 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Musk is a stench not a fragrance.

5/9/2025, 6:11:48 PM | 16 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Trump voters did this... finance.yahoo.com/news/the-job...

5/9/2025, 5:58:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 5:49:47 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture We Are Saners (@wearesaners.bsky.social) reposted

All the images of POPs in Congress — Protectors of Pedophiles — will be available for download from a single page. This will take time, but you can use it NOW! Over time, all the images will be there. PLEASE, PLEASE SHARE. Keep the heat on! wearesaners.org/pop/

5/9/2025, 4:56:41 PM | 5 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Grifter-in-Chief

5/9/2025, 5:43:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Down, down, down ... Donald Trump's Approval Rating Slumps With Rural Americans - Newsweek share.google/yGpcNWUQqhX9...

5/9/2025, 5:41:25 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

But everything I love!

5/9/2025, 5:38:27 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jeff Roush (@jeffroushwriting.bsky.social) reposted

Liberal plots the Trump regime is doing the most to stop: *job creation *due process of law *disease prevention *health care *public education *constitutional freedoms *respect for international law But they are sure working hard to protect child predators.

5/9/2025, 4:41:20 PM | 472 242 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Subscribe to your local PBS station for as little as $5 per month. Not only do you support the station, but you get access to their streaming library. Click on "Donate" at www.pbs.org

5/9/2025, 5:05:22 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

Actually, the sign should read "The world has BIG problems. Homosexuality is not one of them." More positive, but I get his point.

5/9/2025, 5:01:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture We Are Saners (@wearesaners.bsky.social) reposted

See and SHARE! wearesaners.org/pop/

5/9/2025, 4:59:58 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 4:59:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Seeing Mark Zuckerberg sitting next to the Felon at a tech ass kissers dinner made me even more determined to continue my boycott of these assholes.

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5/9/2025, 4:58:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 4:50:37 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

I have been expecting something like this since day one.

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5/9/2025, 4:41:54 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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And this guy is begging for a Nobel PEACE Prize? The stupid burns...

5/9/2025, 4:36:39 PM | 8 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social) reply parent

Really, dude? You're literally BEGGING for a Nobel PEACE Prize and you want to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of WAR? The stupid burns...

5/9/2025, 4:35:40 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 4:31:26 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Uh, if it's a Democratic "hoax" then why is YOUR Department of Justice promising to redact all REPUBLICANS from the files? Why would Democrats be promoting a "hoax" against themselves? Idiot.

5/9/2025, 4:30:28 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Yep...

5/9/2025, 4:24:01 PM | 2 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 4:23:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Governor Newsom Press Office (@newsonpressoffice.bsky.social) reposted

How bad are today’s job numbers? Trump talking Epstein bad. Which reminds us, release the files!

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5/9/2025, 3:42:40 PM | 101 40 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 4:14:46 PM | 26 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Douchebags all.

5/9/2025, 4:16:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture azfml.bsky.social (@azfml.bsky.social) reposted

#Cats

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5/9/2025, 2:34:02 AM | 73 12 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

After they move the Mona Lisa to Mar a Lago...

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5/9/2025, 4:15:15 PM | 9 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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Douchebags.

5/9/2025, 4:08:17 PM | 0 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 4:06:56 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Nailed it.

5/9/2025, 4:03:30 PM | 2 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Own up to it, Trump voters. YOU did this.

5/9/2025, 3:58:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 11:02:19 AM | 16 7 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture We Are Saners (@wearesaners.bsky.social) reposted

Please Like and SHARE the representatives who you think need maximum exposure for selling out our children to rapists. ALL images will be organized and available for download. This will take some time. #POP Protectors of Pedophiles #WeAreSaners Because it’s insane to put up with or vote for them.

5/9/2025, 12:33:21 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Exactly.

5/9/2025, 3:34:54 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 3:29:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Yep. THE most corrupt Supreme Court in our nation's history.

5/9/2025, 3:23:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

My spirit animal...

Image: Black cat with Darth Vader helmet.
5/9/2025, 3:21:38 PM | 6 3 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Puppy killers, drunks, felons, sex offenders, racists, narcissists, pedophiles and Nazis. Welcome to the GOP.
5/9/2025, 3:16:44 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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

I hope that other Democratic Governor's are as Bad Ass as Mr. Newsom.......

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5/9/2025, 2:49:18 PM | 2956 917 | View on Bluesky | view

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Let's start the day with a smile.
5/9/2025, 3:11:03 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Coffee helps me play nice with others.
5/9/2025, 3:06:06 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 2:25:51 PM | 4 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

Don't let the name fool you. MAGAt. Blocked.

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5/9/2025, 2:04:17 PM | 1 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 2:00:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump voters did this...

5/9/2025, 1:59:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social (@iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social) reposted

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5/9/2025, 5:26:26 AM | 8 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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5/9/2025, 2:19:41 AM | 203 97 | View on Bluesky | view

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Someone asked if I was ready for the fall and it took me a second to realize they meant autumn and not the total collapse of society.
5/9/2025, 4:37:54 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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LOL!

5/9/2025, 4:33:13 AM | 7 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Palm Beach. Trump never lived in Palm Springs.

5/9/2025, 2:53:34 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture GetNews.me (@getnews-me.bsky.social) reposted

Harold Matzner, chair of the Palm Springs Film Festival, died on Sept 4 2025. He donated $85 million to local nonprofits. Read more: https://getnews.me/harold-matzner-palm-springs-international-film-festival-chair-dies-at-88/ #palmsprings #filmfestival

Harold Matzner, Palm Springs International Film Festival Chair, Dies at 88
5/9/2025, 2:51:14 AM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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4/9/2025, 5:22:26 AM | 17 11 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture philipmartin77.bsky.social (@philipmartin77.bsky.social) reposted

How did we go from "I vow to release the Epstein files if I'm re-elected" to "releasing the files is a direct attack on the president". ????

5/9/2025, 1:10:46 AM | 34 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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He's gone from Little Marco to Big Douchebag.

5/9/2025, 1:43:45 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Spooky Scott Kelley Ernest, BSPH, MSW (soon) 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #mtpol (@mxscottkernest.bsky.social) reposted

COVID wave washes over California. Some officials urge residents to mask up www.latimes.com/california/s...

5/9/2025, 1:21:43 AM | 10 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted

The Trump administration is using crime and degradation as an excuse to control important transportation hubs. The government controlled the trains in Nazi Germany. They control them in North Korea. And now, they’re wrestling for control of the trains in the United States of America.

5/9/2025, 1:20:32 AM | 2449 1136 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture The Web Optimist (@weboptimist.bsky.social)

I grew up in Texas in the days of the likes of Ann Richards, who I really miss. Damn, the state has changed. Y'all Qaeda...

5/9/2025, 1:18:04 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Y'All Qaeda

5/9/2025, 1:12:13 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Amy Sue ✌️❤️🎶⚾️🏒🏈💙💓 (@nyyankeechick.bsky.social) reposted

#Adulting

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Profile picture 🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 (@teamcanadaforever.bsky.social) reposted

You spelled Florida wrong. 😂

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Fingers crossed!

5/9/2025, 12:06:28 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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He's sending us down a solitary path to collapse.

5/9/2025, 12:05:02 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture NewsCurrentNow (@newscurrentnow.com) reposted

Takes a special level of stupid to believe that everybody is lying about vaccines except the ex-heroin addicted anti-vaxxer.

5/9/2025, 12:00:45 AM | 93 30 | View on Bluesky | view

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Two evil men.

4/9/2025, 11:48:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted

Need another reason why The Pentagon is being gutted and Putin/Trump "yes" men are being installed? Pentagon approves use of Chicago-area Navy base for ICE and possible military operations. Questions?

4/9/2025, 11:41:29 PM | 622 252 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yep. Now Superman has no place to change so won't be coming to our rescue. ☹️

4/9/2025, 11:42:08 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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WHAT WARS? WTF are you talking about? Why is the media not calling him out on this?

4/9/2025, 11:33:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture 💙Christine Slemmer💙 (@slem63.bsky.social) reposted

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4/9/2025, 3:09:57 PM | 20 4 | View on Bluesky | view

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Supreme Court Approval Rating Near Historic Low - Newsweek share.google/LS16mnuOyOH5...

4/9/2025, 11:06:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted

Can someone in the legacy media explain to me how this is not front page news? How is it that only Democracy Docket is covering this unfolding authoritarian takeover? www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

4/9/2025, 9:53:51 PM | 4784 2300 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Texas Paul (@realtexaspaul.com) reposted

Aaaaaand there it is. The Trump regime confirms what we all knew. Pam Bondi and the DOJ will redact all Republicans and Republican donors from the Epstein files and send Congressional Republicans only Democrats and Liberals per DOJ Deputy Chief Joseph Schnitt.

4/9/2025, 9:56:26 PM | 830 446 | View on Bluesky | view

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Laura Looney...

4/9/2025, 9:49:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Blocked.

4/9/2025, 9:41:31 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture ✊Larry Colvin✊ (@larrycolvin.bsky.social) reposted

Gutless red-state governors are bending over backwards to do Trump’s bidding – and they’re taking down democracy with them. California is fighting back! VOTE Yes on Prop 50!

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

They are privatizing Medicare, which means they will profit off denial of coverage. Say no to the GOP or face loss of insurance.

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Yep. He's the chaos president.

4/9/2025, 8:26:17 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So, that's where Senator Kennedy's teeth went ...

4/9/2025, 7:58:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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"Suspected" is now reason enough for Trump to order the killing of a boat load of people in international waters. He claims they were drug smugglers with no proof. They could have been refugees. He doesn't care about human life.

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The Walking BRAIN Dead...

4/9/2025, 7:45:13 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Exactly!

4/9/2025, 6:56:40 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Douchebag Donnie did this...

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Profile picture AnnieOakleyinGA (@annie1x.bsky.social) reposted

#Pinks #ProudBlue Thank you California and Governor Gavin Newsom for holding the line! Vote YES on Prop 50 to save us all!! 💙

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

SENATOR WARNOCK SPEAKS FOR ALL OF US!! RFKJR is UNQUALIFIED RFKJR IS DANGEROUS RESIGN !! IMMEDIATELY Thank you Senator Warnock @warnock.senate.gov

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