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Hokie Brad

@hokiebrad.bsky.social

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Empty nester. I have a rockstar wife who tolerates me for my cooking. I far outran my coverage. Perpetually tired and grouchy GenX girl dad who nobody listens to. Love a good road trip. Tomato grower. Dog lover. I have a crazy neighbor from Belgium. AEKDB

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 1d

56% of white women voted for Trump post Roe. Start there.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 2d

Squid biologist is very cool! I grew up going to church with a famous squid guy, Clyde Roper.

Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 5d

He texted some really dumb stuff to a moderate Republican delegate and she cut it loose. He also got a 116 mph speeding ticket. If the GOP was not a fascist, terrorist party led by a criminal pedophile who hates women, I would have a problem voting for him.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 6d

The Jay Jones thing has taken up all the oxygen.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🚨 political violence alert!!! 👇👇👇

Unearthed audio of Virginia GOP candidate Winsome Earle-Sears on abortion:

"Murder is murder, and one day it's gonna be your turn"

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Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 9d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 11d

Leftists are so worthless.

Atrios @eschatonblog.com · 11d

As everyone else has noted, the ice stuff is just going to get worse and the dem plan of ignoring it isn't going to get better

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skippyoz @skippyoz.bsky.social · 14d

Putins plan to turn the US into an oligarchy ruled by a maniacal dictator is forming.

Apart from controlling US citizens, he is now beginning to destroy the military.

US top military brass need to take the reins & stop this coup & restore sanity.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 13d

I worked at Chi-Chi's in a mall when I was a teenager. The artery clogging chimichanga was my favorite.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 14d

In a sane country, citizens don't vote for a felon. In a sane country, citizens are smart enough to blame the correct party. GTFOH with bashing Democrats.

I don't know how this could be more clear.

Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 14d

In a sane country with competent leadership, the 50 highest-ranking Democrats would call a press conference to denounce what just happened as a threat to the republic and demand Trump's immediate impeachment and removal from office.

I don't know he could make his intentions more clear.

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Fred Guttenberg @fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 22d

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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 22d

Trump’s inability to pronounce “acetaminophen” raises new questions about Joe Biden’s mental state.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 22d

Kirk's tragic killing should not be glorified as "assassination." He did not die in service to his country, in the line of duty, nor while performing a heroic act.
It was a horrible school shooting, like all the others, due to gun violence.
What about the children? #LALO
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 22d

I think the Kimmel moment is a good one for revealing who the real allies are. For instance: Clooney hasn't said a word about his "friend" Jimmy, but was quick to stab Joe Biden in the back. Clooney gets tons of good faith from liberals. Time for that to end.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 22d

My favorite is when leftists prove how dumb they are. Imagine crowing about how black folks in St. Louis love their leftists after just voting one out. You can't make this up.

Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

What did St. Louis do to their leftist representative? Voted her dumb ass out! But thanks for reminding me! Corey Bush sends her love! Lol!

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Bert the Kitten @bertthekitten.bsky.social · 23d

He’s mad Reid didn’t let him take the game off so he could go to the memorial service.

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 23d

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · 23d

Man alive. I have studied Right Wing authoritarianism for years and have watched some truly fucked up shit and today’s memorial service is maybe the most concentrated example of how messed up and disturbing that sector truly is.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Many ladies in fancy tennis outfits have plastic surgeons.
Fonseca is a kid to watch, biggest forehand in the tournament.
I will never be wealthy enough to hang with the tennis crowd.
#LaverCup

Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Things I have observed at Laver Cup.
Alcaraz is a character and likes to have fun.
Agassi must be really fun to play for.
De Minaur is Speedy Gonzalez with a raquet.
People actually buy $30 margaritas.
The Chase Center has an awsome big screen but the most uncomfortable seats.

Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Yep. And also a guy named Carlos. Just look at my posts. The leftists are showing themselves as usual.

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Leftists do not have a fucking clue.

Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Still calculating, Carlos? I will give you a hint. Single digits. Now sit the fuck down and learn something from old white Democrats who were voting for your rights before you were fucking born.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 23d

Chump makes History for All The
Wrong Reasons........

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Misty Sparkle The Underhamster @mialynneb.bsky.social · 23d

A message to white people - stop voting to punch yourselves in the faces and expecting Dems in the MINORITY, to save your dumbasses once again.🤷‍♀️👍🙌💫 I can use emojis, too.

Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 23d

A message to the Democratic Party: 🙌💪👏✊👇

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Hokie Brad @hokiebrad.bsky.social · 23d

Still calculating, Carlos? I will give you a hint. Single digits. Now sit the fuck down and learn something from old white Democrats who were voting for your rights before you were fucking born.