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Paradicelost

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Majored in tequila. Have lived in Austin since 1983. We once had a democratic woman governor. We will again.

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · Jun 21

I would like to remind Congress that in November 2026, all 435 members of Congress are up for election. If you wanna keep your overpaid gigs, remember who your voting demographics are, and not just your Citizens United money launderers. 33 Senators and 39 governors are up on the chopping block too

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, listen up, Austin! We are done letting Portland take our place. We are the capitol of “Keep it Weird”, let’s get out there on October 18th, bring your BBQ, your Bluebell Ice Cream, and your Dr. Peppers!

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

“I went around the country saying, ‘I have nothing to offer but work. I have nothing to offer you but [the possibility] that we’re going to get together, and we’re going to put this country back on our feet. So we’re going to do this right.’ And people cried and prayed.” - Machado

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

I keep wondering why Trump knows her name and speaks relatively respectfully. Well now I know. She’s got him by his tiny Epstein-like balls.

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

Well I needed a good cry.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

“Courage and integrity”. Trumpty failed on both counts.

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

He’s not really going there. He’s meeting secretly with investors on his new Trump Motel and Golf Course on the Mediterranean location, once known as Gaza.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 1d

Dear Norway,

75 million American voters support you. Should you need it, the Norway Nobel Committee/Sovereignty Donation Fund can be established and we will fundraise until you don’t need it anymore.

Thank you for your attention to this matter,

US CITIZENS WITH SANITY

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Kevin St. Alder @kevinstalder.bsky.social · 1d

Statement from the Nobel Peace Prize Committee 👏 🙏

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

He is standing in the most famous plaza in Chicago. Get out of your bubble, bitch.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s Nobel Alert: The Peace Plan is Israel gets to control 60% of Gaza, which is magically most of the coastline.

Trump then trashes the Nobel Prize Committee and announces his development of the “Big Beautiful Trump Resort & Golf Course Mediterranean”.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Grandpa, you said this already. Ok, we heard. Grandpa! Are you hearing me? Jesus Grandpa, stop already. We know. GRANDPA! TAKE THE FUCKING ARICEPT!

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

He never, ever does anything that isn’t a direct grift. His Cabinet never does anything but praise Dear Leader so they can line their own pockets. But in the end Trump will lose: his mind, his money, his freedom, while trapped in the terrifying darkness that is senior dementia.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

I love the new look. An angry, tired bitter old right-wing Karen. Let’s get some orthopedic shoes and QVC stretch pants to complete the makeover.

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etherkay.bsky.social @etherkay.bsky.social · 2d

What is the end game for these madmen?? World dominance? Hatred and poverty rife everywhere? That doesn't sound like a good world

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Until their security teams run out of barter and food.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

When the economy collapses, what then? I keep asking this too. What is the long game?

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

She is so the victim here. Boo fucking hoo.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Somebody AI the Nobel Prize in there. Hot potato, hot potato, you lose.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

They will back whatever Peewee Goebbels says.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

States’ rights? What a ridiculous notion.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Before you warm up your hands for the Nobel prize, there is nothing in this proposal addressing Palestinian statehood or Palestinian sovereignty, nothing about illegal settlements in the West Bank, and nothing about the freedom of Palestine to control its own destiny without interference.

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Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 2d

Dammit, I’ve asked you three times for the code to the copy machine. Denise wants to buy a scanner but I support the Xerox Technicians Union.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 3d

Grandpa’s Seroquel kicked in.

Paradicelost @paradicelost.bsky.social · 3d

So much winning.