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Paul Barnes

@barnz65.bsky.social

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This is my private account. I am retired and doing a podcast. I have a nine month old who keeps me super busy, but I love it, she’s amazing. I’m an American living overseas. The Clint Initiative Podcast is my other account.

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · Aug 30

My old account is finally back up. Ten days of hell, but just in time for me to do some podcasting. Will start testing this month.

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 19m

Yeah….. he should stay gone.

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 22m

Farmers who voted for him….. again.

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 23m

There’s a third person who just now learned who she is. That’s why we must never forget, so that others may learn and recognize where we are right now. History does repeat itself sometimes. Usually when we forget.

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3underscores.bsky.social @3underscores.bsky.social · 21h

The municipal parking lot at 701 Newark Ave in Journal Sq is closing permanently in 2 weeks. In its place we'll get 360 homes and retail, including 72 low-income homes subsidized by a $90M Aspire credit from NJ state.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1h

CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1h

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 27m

Investigate him for what? Meanwhile he thinks Biden was president on Jan 6th of 2021…. That requires serious investigation.
#25thAmendmentTime

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 30m

He is the definition of FAFO, it’s estimated that over ten years the destruction of USAID, could result in 14 million deaths. 14 million! Elon is so dead to me. He wants to be a trillionaire and populate the world with his kids. So the answer is there is never ENOUGH for him.

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 1h

Still feel safer here……

Estimated magnitude 6.4
earthquake
35 km from Cebu • 1:06 AM
South
China Sea
Vietnam odia
• Ho Chi
Minh City
Luzon
Manilao
Mindoro
Palawan
Mindanao
Basilan Island
Lumbur
Celebes Sea

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 1h

He can stay gone, hopefully in a rocket to mars, he’s a murderer. Killing USAID has killed of 300 thousand of the poorest of the poor. His money is blood money and if there is any justice it’s cursed.

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Roxine King @roxineking.bsky.social · 2h

My favorite

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𝙳𝚊𝚟𝚒𝚍 𝙼. 🌎 @davidpmolina.com · 1d

The lights at the Chicago Navy Pier shine bright at night. It's the summer solstice and visitors, as well as locals, enjoy a night out in town. June 2021.

#BlueskyArtShow #glow #NavyPier #Chicago #summer #photography #nightshot #reflection

The lights at the Chicago Navy Pier shine bright at night. It's the summer solstice and visitors, as well as locals, enjoy a night out in town. The multicolored lights of the Ferris Wheel and other attractions reflect on the waters of the lake. A Water Taxi is docked on the pier.

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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 7h

Good morning #BreakfastCrew

Happy Sunday!🌸🌼🌺

Enjoy this exquisite cabin with a gorgeous waterfall for today’s Virtual Meet & Greet!💦

The bar is open & breakfast served till 11am ET. After that, it is self-serve!

Come meet some new friends.👫👭👬 Everyone welcome!

Comment ✍️ & say Hi!👋
#BlueCrew🦋

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 5h

#25thAmendmentNow

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

Our society has not be healthy since its inception.

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

ICE better not kill Kenny…..
but if they did…..

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The Scot 💙🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦 @thescot.bsky.social · 13h

“The bride, resplendent in a unicorn outfit, and the groom, dressed as Kenny from South Park, tied the knot in front of a crowd of about 30 onlookers, some decked out in Care Bear and pickle costumes.”

www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...

Unicorn bride marries Kenny from South Park at Portland ICE protest

The couple in costumes said they wanted to bring joy to the protests and show that demonstrators are "fun loving people."

www.oregonlive.com

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The Ronin @the-ronin.bsky.social · 6h

www.latintimes.com/russia-china...

Russia and China Back Venezuela's Call for U.N. Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Military Escalation

Russia and China have backed Venezuela's request for an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council to address what Caracas called a "grave escalation of U.S. military aggression" in the ...

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

Yes they are…… now what……

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

It’s damn stupid or his confession.

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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 6h

A new beginning isn't proof of your weakness, but a sign of your strength. It takes courage to leave behind everything that seemed safe in order to find what fulfills you. And in every new beginning lies the opportunity to rediscover yourself, until you realize the person you truly are.

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

This needs to be a much bigger deal!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6h

These are agents who were sent AFTER the violent insurrection was well underway. Kash Patel issued a statement that said that after a fringe right wing outlet reported it falsely. But Trump chooses to run with the lie from them rather than the statement from his FBI Director.

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

In that case he’s confessing??

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Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

Elfin Magic…….

Paul Barnes @barnz65.bsky.social · 6h

Biden. Wasn’t. President!!!!! He could not order the FBI to do anything!!!!! Jesus this guy! #25thNow