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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 4h

The president says there are very few stores left in Portland, Oregon, and the ones that are left are made of plywood.

I know we’re numb to this, but in any other time he’d have been removed by the 25th Amendment by now

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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"Online Rent-a-Sage" Bret Devereaux @bretdevereaux.bsky.social · 4h

...yeah, Steve, what *did* happen the last few times that the federal government had to intervene in 'sleepy Southern towns?' I'm sure they were thrilled, right?

I imagine he knows all of this, but in his maliciousness is hoping his audience doesn't think too hard about it.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 4h

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 5h

Not even Rory Kockott could manage Macron’s level of sh*thousing ruck-goblinry.

Not. Even. Kockott.

The man is peerless, the distillation of every forward’s nightmares down the generations.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 5h

Hey, we have *two* Edogbos. And a BP win against red trews England tonight.

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Sharon @sharonk.bsky.social · 9h

what

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Melania Trump: "President Putin and I have had an open channel of communication."

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

M. le Ministre Marc Madiot.

À LA GLOIRE ÉTERNELLE DE LA FRRRRAAAANNNCCCCEEEEE!!!!

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

You know what, give the job to Marc.

Go on. It’ll be fun. You know you want to…

timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

You might it be different? G…

timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

We’ll koax out worse jokes yet.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

It’s a brekekekekek-out.

BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 10h

we can always put on Aristophanes, as a side gig

The Birds The Turtles and The Beast @turtlebee.bsky.social · 10h

The Frog Costume has gone from $25 to almost $40 on amazon over the last week. There's an army brewing.

timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 9h

Ah, now, that’s nobbling, not Nobeling. Easy mistake to make, HTH…

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 10h

In essence, the world economy is rolling a D20 save daily, and if there’s ever a natural 1, people in Iowa will be eating each other within three months.

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YSC Rugby - Women’s Rugby News @yscrugby.com · 11h

English women’s rugby in the dark on R360 plans despite lucrative offers

www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/...

English women’s rugby in the dark on R360 plans despite lucrative offers

Potential riches from breakaway league trump current PWR figures, but a lack of engagement threatens to derail those hopes

www.telegraph.co.uk

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 12h

“Nobel”.

AkzoNobel make paints and coatings, but sure.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Scalise: "If Nobel wants to restore what used to be a once dignified prize, they can restore their credibility by awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize. He's earned it."

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 13h

Huh. Gonna be an awkward day for Secretary of State-National Security Advisor-Acting Archivist Marco Rubio.

www.rickscott.senate.gov/services/fil...

Part of a letter sent by a bunch of GOP members of Congress in favor of granting Maria Corina Machado the Nobel Peace Prize, which she won today.

The last three paragraphs, before Rick Scott and Marco Rubio's signature, reads:

The Maduro regime's abuses and assaults on the civil society and legitimate
political activity of Venezuelan citizens have caused millions to flee to other countries,
while millions more have had no choice but to remain in the prison Maduro has
imposed on them. The peace of the region has been greatly disturbed by Maduro’s
welcoming of some of the world’s worst actors, including terrorists and dictators who
support him.
It is our firm belief that María Corina Machado’s courageous and selfless
leadership, and unyielding dedication to the pursuit of peace and democratic ideals,
make her a most deserving candidate for this prestigious award. Her efforts not only
highlight the urgent need for international solidarity in the face of aggressive and
expansive authoritarianism but also serve as a reminder of the power of individual
bravery in the quest for justice.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 12h

We are talking about people who think that the rugby public in the Cape don’t want scrums, who seemed to forget Argentina and the RC exist and whose pitch went from eight men’s teams to six in two weeks in September. There’s a lot of, “Be grand” in this.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Rep. Buddy Carter: "Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. That's why I'm introducing a resolution today that will honor him with the Nobel Peace Prize."

(It doesn't work like that lol)

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 12h

The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.

Europe unites against the death penalty

The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe have strongly reaffirmed their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances.

www.irishlegal.com

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

KKP is down in this, I thought?

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

Now, the thought does occur that were the private clubs and/or the RFU who own the rugby grounds in London simply politely decline as private entities to rent their grounds to these guys on the basis that they need them for their own use, well, that would rather leave these guys stranded.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

Now, to be fair, PWR wouldn't have to as they are the organiser of a league themselves rather than a governing body.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

No, I get that, but the swing in this is notable.

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

[Trump absolutely chimping Nawrocki on security hasn’t hurt, I suspect.]

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timoconnorbl.bsky.social @timoconnorbl.bsky.social · 13h

On which… bsky.app/profile/euro...

Europe Elects @europeelects.bsky.social · 18h

Poland, Opinia24 poll:

KO-EPP|RE|G/EFA: 33% (+2)
PiS-ECR: 30% (-1)
Kon-ESN|PfE: 16%
Lewica-S&D: 6%
KKP-NI: 5.5% (-1.5)
Razem-LEFT: 5% (+1)
PL2050-RE: 3%
PSL-EPP: 1.5%

+/- vs. 01-03 September 2025

Fieldwork: 06-08 October 2025
Sample size: 1,000

➤ europeelects.eu/poland

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