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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 2h

That Brian Wilson song by Barenaked Ladies just came on at this hotel bar. I’ve not thought about this fucking song in so so long. Rather hear Hairshirt.

rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 2h

Brewers you’re failing America

rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 3h

There’s a guy on the suns called David Duke, Jr.

rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 4h

The funds for young almost homeless 20 year olds and ancient hippies to come down and don a chicken suit and call out from their non existent jobs?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

AG Bondi: "We're gonna get to the funding of antifa, we're gonna get to the root of antifa, and we're gonna find and charge all of those people who are causing this chaos in Portland and all these other cities across our country."

rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 5h

Have you spent any time in her district? She is holding back ultra maga proud boy types. I get it but let’s be real.

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 5h

This Democrat voted with the Republican platform 49.8% of the time, making her the most aligned with the GOP.

Scorecard ranks Northwest politician as the most Trump-aligned Democrat in Congress

This Democrat voted with the Republican platform 49.8% of the time, making her the most aligned with the GOP.

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 3d

1 Wolf Creek
2. Seconds
3. Wolf of Snow Hollow
4. Pieces
5. Mausoleum
6. Horror in the High Desert

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 4d

Yes but only because I’m not super into a long term commitment to KAT.

rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 4d

This album is a classic

Glenn Griffith @kenixfan.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday my site turned 18 years old. Starting year 19 with a review of a fab @slumberlandrecords.com release from The Telephone Numbers.
www.apessimistisneverdisappointed.com/2025/10/be-r...

Be Right Down: A Quick Review Of The New Album From The Telephone Numbers On Slumberland Records

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 5d

Wasn’t winsome Earle the weird ass bad guy from Twin Peaks s2

Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 5d

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears debated political violence, the ongoing government shutdown and lowering costs

Virginia Governor Hopefuls Spar on Trump Economy, Violent Texts

Virginia gubernatorial candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears clashed over a range of issues that included political violence, the ongoing government shutdown and cost-of-living as they faced off in an often-tense debate.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 7d

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 13d

Every few months now I re-read this "Who Goes Nazi?" piece from 1941 and am blown away by how it captures the people we are dealing with 80 years later.

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Who Goes Nazi?, by Dorothy Thompson

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 16d

First super bowl performer that I’ve
never heard a note of their
Music. Officially old.

CNN @cnn.com · 16d

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is taking the biggest stage in football.

The musician, who recently wrapped a residency in Puerto Rico, was announced as the Super Bowl LX halftime show performer on Sunday. https://cnn.it/4pQmAeM

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🐸Rock💙🦋 @rock800.bsky.social · 17d

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The Onion @theonion.com · 18d

Husband Still Faithful After 42 Years Of Trying To Cheat https://theonion.com/husband-still-faithful-after-42-years-of-trying-to-chea-1819571062/

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 21d

OK is batshit crazy

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 21d

Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma introduced legislation that would require public colleges to erect statues of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk or face fines.

Oklahoma GOP bill would punish public colleges without statues of Charlie Kirk

Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma introduced legislation that would require public colleges to erect statues of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk or face fines.GOP state Sens. Shane Jett and Dana Prieto, both Republicans, sponsored the bill instructing colleges to create a “Charlie Kirk Memorial Plaza.” T...

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Dan Devine @yourmandevine.bsky.social · 21d

When my wife asks what I'm in the mood to order for dinner on Friday night.

"I'm very open to, honestly, anything right now." — Jalen Brunson

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The Onion @theonion.com · 22d

Study: Pretending Everything's Okay Works https://theonion.com/study-pretending-everythings-okay-works-1819573735/

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Lydia Polgreen @polgreen.bsky.social · 25d

I wrote about what the desperate attempt to find a trans connection to the Charlie Kirk assassination tells us about the deep psychological impulses at work in Trumpism. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/o...

Opinion | The Fallout From Charlie Kirk’s Killing Reveals Two Truths of Trumpism

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 25d

Going!

Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 25d

The Barbaras know all about love, lust, and having a good time—their new album Rollercoasters is the country album we've been waiting for! Released today, September 19, the band celebrates tonight at Showdown Saloon 🥳

Read about the new album below, get your shit-kickers on for tonight's hoedown 🤠

Album Review: The Barbaras Take Us for a Ride on Rollercoasters

In your teens and 20s, there’s a pervasive feeling that love and having your shit figured out will undoubtedly happen for you in some distant future, manifesting out of nowhere—or somewhere, depending...

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · 25d

Astonishment now? Ok guy.

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 25d

CNN anchor Jake Tapper expressed astonishment Friday afternoon at President Donald Trump's Oval Office remarks that negative coverage of his administration ought to be "illegal.

'Shocking': Jake Tapper admits Trump's new remark about negative coverage 'stunned' him

CNN anchor Jake Tapper expressed astonishment Friday afternoon at President Donald Trump's Oval Office remarks that negative coverage of his administration ought to be "illegal."Trump made the comment while fielding shouted questions from reporters. One reporter asked him his thoughts on free speech...

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Sep 11

condemnations of political violence are well taken but it does feel as if some
prominent political commentators are of the view that violence isn’t a part of the history of American politics and that is very much not true.

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · Sep 6

Gtfo with this

Ben Rothenberg @benrothenberg.bsky.social · Sep 6

More news breaking at Bounces about Donald Trump's visit to the US Open men's final.

The US Open has sent an email to broadcasters, obtained by Bounces, ordering them to censor any reactions or protests from the crowd to Trump's appearance.

Read more here:

www.benrothenberg.com/p/us-open-do...

U.S. Open Orders Broadcasters to Censor Reactions to Trump

An email obtained by Bounces includes instructions from the U.S. Open on supporting Trump's planned stagecraft during the National Anthem.

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rparis74.bsky.social @rparis74.bsky.social · Aug 30

Never did even through college and law school I don’t think

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J. Elvis Weinstein @jelvisweinstein.bsky.social · Aug 22

It looks like someone put it on his head for a 100th birthday photo at the home.

Trey Callaway @treycallaway.bsky.social · Aug 22

Seriously, though— what kind of cartoon villain would actually wear a hat like that?

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