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Hoctor
@hoctor.bsky.social
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Irish, Engineer. Married, dad of Ten and Seven, though those names change every year.
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astrokatie.com
A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.
January 25, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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jeffrueter.bsky.social
Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti.

"Please get the truth out about our son."
Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact. I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.
January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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frovo.bsky.social
cry more
a long tweet from homeland security on X that whines and moans about how nobody in Minnesota likes their little piss baby nazi shithead human trafficker agents
January 23, 2026 at 4:11 AM
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sirmichael.bsky.social
Self-help books are popular. Cookbooks are popular. So if I can combine the two, I will undoubtedly become the most successful author of all-time. Here's my first recipe
Turkey, Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne Serves: 2-3 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients: avocado oil, 1 small onion (chopped finely) 2-3 garlic cloves (chopped finely), 100g frozen spinach, 1 free-range egg (beaten), 5000g turkey mince, 100g ricotta, 200g lasagne sheets, 300ml tomato pasta sauce, 50g grated cheese, sea salt and black pepper 1. Begin to heat the tomato sauce in a saucepan on a low heat. 2. Add the avocado oil to a frying pan on high heat and cook the onions until translucent. 3. Next, add the garlic for 2 minutes and then add 5000g of turkey mince. 4. Next, ask yourself if the preceding instructions sound right. They don't, do they? 5000g of turkey mince is insane. And why are you cooking the sauce first? And do you really think you can make lasagne in 30 minutes? That's ridiculous. These are clearly not helpful instructions so why have you been following them? 5. Have you always been someone who blindly follows instructions from people who claim to know what they're doing? Do you think this stems from the relationship you had with one or both of your parents? Do you have a history of subjugating yourself to people you view as authority figures? Recommendation: Forget about making lasagne and work on your assertiveness instead. You are your own person but you're letting other people control your life. Make lasagne later. Start making the new you now.
January 22, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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theonion.com
Today 45 Years Ago: Reagan May Have Been Elected, Doesn't Recall
Today 45 Years Ago: Reagan May Have Been Elected, Doesn't Recall
January 21, 2026 at 9:30 PM
hoctor.bsky.social
The US president says "I know we'll come to (Nato's) rescue, but I just really do question whether or not they'll come to ours"

You moron. You absolute buffoon. The *only* time NATO ever invoked the collective-defence Article 5 was to support the US after 911.
January 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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tressiemcphd.bsky.social
The Daily Tarheel 🔥

www.dailytarheel.com/article/5671...
Column: When this is over, we will need another Nuremberg
"Regardless, we need to establish a few fundamental values: no grace for fascism, no tolerance for state terror and no illusions that compromise will beget accountability."
www.dailytarheel.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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babadookspinoza.bsky.social
I feel so sorry for people who are older than me and people who are younger than me and people who are my age.
August 8, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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captainahab.bsky.social
90 day suspension of US tourist visas and this is all over
January 19, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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michaelspicer.bsky.social
Did you like my radio sketch show? Vote for it here please. If you didn't like it, vote for it here please. If you never listened to it, vote for it here please.

www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
Comedy.co.uk Awards 2025 - British Comedy Guide
Help name the best British TV and radio comedy of last year by voting in The Comedy.co.uk Awards 2025.
www.comedy.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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paleofuture.bsky.social
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.

ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
From Getty Images: A resident films as people gather to confront ICE agents after two people from a residence were detained on January 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Trump administration has deployed over 2,400 Department of Homeland Security agents to the state of Minnesota in a push to apprehend undocumented immigrants. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Man in his bathrobe holding his phone
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
hoctor.bsky.social
"... Europe is under attack - militarily from Russia, economically from China, and politically from America.

With yesterday’s escalation, Mr Trump seems to be taking over China's work, and he might take Russia’s job too."

Great analysis from @seanwhelanrte.bsky.social

www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Tariff threat risks most serious transatlantic crisis yet
In the attention economy, US President Donald Trump has cornered the market in this most valuable commodity, writes Washington Correspondent Sean Whelan.
www.rte.ie
January 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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esqueer.net
Trump just placed a tariff on most of the EU of 10% that will increase to 25% in June unless they agree to sell him Greenland.

This is mad king shit.
Alt text: Screenshot of a long social media post by Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump). The post claims the United States has subsidized Denmark and European countries for decades and argues that Greenland is critical to U.S. and global security. It states that China and Russia want Greenland, criticizes Denmark’s ability to defend it, and asserts that only the U.S. can protect the territory. The post announces planned tariffs starting February 1, 2026—10% on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland, rising to 25% on June 1, 2026—until a deal is reached for the complete purchase of Greenland. It ends with Trump signing as “President of the United States of America,” with engagement metrics and a timestamp of January 17, 2026.
January 17, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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phxomg.bsky.social
Batman breaking a gun but by accident
January 17, 2026 at 4:17 AM
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mmurphycreates.bsky.social
New year, new work in progress. Just back exploring and creating between Dublin and Offaly.
January 15, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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ralphpoppy.bsky.social
trond_solberg71: Hi. Norwegian here. I have a challenge for anyone supporting Trump. Provide a single link to a video clip where he speaks coherently on any policy for three minutes. Just a single example.
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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benedictsred.bsky.social
Just divide by zero who gives a shit anymore
January 12, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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oldmanemory.bsky.social
More than 5,000 people here in Powderhorn Park protesting ICE’s occupation of Minneapolis.

#FuckICE #iceout #mpls #FuckTrump
January 10, 2026 at 7:58 PM
hoctor.bsky.social
College Campus Tour Ends Inside Unmarked ICE Vehicle — theonion.com/college-camp...
College Campus Tour Ends Inside Unmarked ICE Vehicle
ITHACA, NY—As nearly a dozen prospective students were forced into the back of a car with tinted windows, a Cornell University campus tour reportedly ended Tuesday inside an unmarked Immigration and C...
theonion.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:48 PM
hoctor.bsky.social
This. 100% this. You would have to be crazy to travel to the US any time soon.

www.newsweek.com/us-world-cup...
US World Cup boycotts grow as Trump threatens Mexico
"I cancelled my World Cup tickets," one social media user wrote. "The ICE may decide that I am a gang member."
www.newsweek.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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theonion.com
Chevron CEO Sure In Good Mood This Week https://theonion.com/chevron-ceo-sure-in-good-mood-this-week/
Chevron CEO Sure In Good Mood This Week
January 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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theonion.com
Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
Nicolás Maduro Charged With Felony Oil Possession
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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frovo.bsky.social
ME: (doing standup) what's the deal with airplane food

AUDIENCE: *crickets*

[later]

GRASSHOPPER: how was the show

CRICKET: oh man that guy was hilarious
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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dieworkwear.bsky.social
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
Matt Walsh tweeted last year: "We've spent the last 25 years bringing "freedom" and "democracy" to countries around the globe while our own country has been systematically invaded and now our largest cities are run by foreigners and communists. If you want to know why I'm so avowedly non-interventionist, this is why." Then he tweeted today: ""This is a war for oil!!!!!" First of all, the "war" lasted like 90 minutes. Second, going to war to secure vital resources for your own people is totally legitimate. Why should we allow some third world communist shithole to control trillions of dollars worth of oil?" Laura Loomer tweeted last year: "I’m America First, I don’t support “Regime Change”. I went on @Bannons_WarRoom to talk about Chinese aggression in Venezuela and why we need to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign Islamic terrorist organization." Then she tweeted yesterday: "Maduro has arrived at the DEA office in Manhattan. He was transported in an armored motorcade after being transported in a blindfold via helicopter & then by plane to New York after his compound in Caracas was raided by US Special Forces. Proud to be an American today! USA 🇺🇸" Catturd tweeted last year: "Name one U.S. inspired regime change that hasn’t ended in absolute disaster." Then he tweeted yesterday: "Venezuela is now more free than New York City." Will Chamberlain tweeted last year: "The Republican Party is no longer the party of regime change and endless wars If you want to be its standard-bearer that is a non-negotiable position" Then he tweeted yesterday: "I can think of few better uses of my tax dollars than black-bagging the head of a foreign narco-trafficking organization that enriches itself by addicting and poisoning my fellow Americans"
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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internethippo.bsky.social
Both sides of a conflict are calling each other evil and corrupt, rendering me, a humble journalist, helpless to discern the truth. Best I can do is let you know that both sides are in fact saying those things. Hope this helps
October 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM