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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 9h

If a foreigner becomes a Barca fan they know what they are getting into. They are supporting a club based in Barcelona. This isn’t hard. Supporting a club should mean you understand this minimum thing. It’s fine to travel for preseason but come on

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 12h

“A second inflatable frog has now been spotted wiggling through Portland.”

Marco Rubio whispers into Donald Trump's ear.

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CalyxWorks @calyxworks.com · 14h

Anybody know the Frog?

People are asking for merch, but I wouldn’t do that without permission.

I’ll donate proceeds to whomever/wherever they choose – please message me!

CalyxWorks @calyxworks.com · 15h

Portland Protest Frog replaces the stag on the Old Town "Portland Oregon" sign ... which now reads "Little Beirut"

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 16h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

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Councilor Candace Avalos @counciloravalos.bsky.social · 18h

Good morning! starting today’s council meeting with a pre-gavel from Councilor Novick. We sang This Land Is Your Land by Woody Guthrie!

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 18h

Kavanaugh ambush

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 18h

ICE is not only chasing down every random brown person in Chicago, they have a cameraman following them to film this for social media. Cruelty and inhumanity as content.

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 18h

Is the Odd Lots you are referencing the one with Ozan Tarman?

David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 22h

They may need to just keep making things up

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

www.theguardian.com

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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matt tuckerbaum @mrtuckerbaum.bsky.social · 1d

I’d missed this absolutely insane report that Miller nearly got the 82nd Airborne deployed here. I just can’t wrap my head around the fact that this lunatic has not encountered even the smallest bit of scrutiny from anyone in Congress or the media.

taber @kvetch.gay · 5d

this is wild: while Stephen Miller's guy was in Minnesota for his uncle's funeral, somebody was able to see his entire phone and take pictures of his Signal group chats talking about military deployments to Portland, and brought them to the Strib (gift link: www.startribune.com/trump-offici...)

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Sraars @sraars.comrades.social · 1d

Lead dweeb: “Did ya get those antifa propaganda pictures like I asked?”

Assistant dweeb: “Sure did boss. All masked up and everything. Just like you asked.”

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

The way they lie about things that are obviously false is chilling

www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

If you come under siege, you need plentiful stores of cheese.

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s the video of the incident

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

Love to see that Chicken Man’s post continues

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, New Yorker

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

Just another average, ordinary Kavanaugh Stop

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Milwaukie Man Says ICE Abducted and Held Him for Hours Despite His Proving Citizenship

The case may be the first incidence of a documented Oregonian and U.S. citizen being swept up by ICE in an immigration raid.

www.wweek.com

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

The Leeds 2022/2023 season was a wild ride

Opta Analyst @optaanalyst.optajoe.com · 1d

Which managers have spent the fewest days in charge of a Premier League club before leaving?

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

There would be massive protests if a German club even considered it.

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Steven Goff @stevengoff.bsky.social · 1d

NWSL announced attendance:

Portland 21,104
Washington 17,422
Angel City 11,147 (Mon.)
Gotham 9,752
North Carolina 7,218
Houston 6,406
Chicago 3,710

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

It should be UEFA banning the practice. USSoccer fought against the move in US courts and lost, but the source of the issue is the demand for UEFA teams to play abroad. Australia is in the mix this round as well, so it’s clear UEFA should just put a stop to it before it becomes standard practice.

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 1d

I would be furious if my Timbers played a home game abroad.

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Parker Smith @dparks.world · 2d

Diego Valeri wrote about Nagbe “If I ever have grandchildren and they ask about soccer in the United States, I will tell them that I played with him”

If I ever have grandchildren, I will tell them that I watched him

Darlington Nagbe with 2023 MLS Cup in Diego Valeri’s post

Darlington
El egoísmo no encaja en el deporte colectivo. Hay que compartir la pelota. Sin embargo, Darlington Nagbe bien podría quedársela un partido entero y apuesto que nadie se la sacaría.
El capitán de Columbus es un alma humilde y un soberbio jugador de fútbol. Hace 10 años lo conocí y era un wing derecho desequilibrante con gol. Hoy es un mediocampista que entiende todo lo que necesita su equipo.
Porque este es "su" equipo.
El pequeño hombre silencioso se empodera cuando juega. Así habla. En el silencio llora las injusticias y mastica los caramelos del dolor. Esta profesión tiene sus nubes grises. Nagbe es un sol. Se hace grande en el campo de juego, su sonrisa brilla en el escenario, levanta un trofeo más como lo hizo en cada club en el que jugó.
Si algún día tengo nietos, y me preguntan del fútbol de Estados Unidos, voy a contarles que jugué con él.
Darlington
Selfishness doesn't fit into team sports. The ball must be shared. However, Darlington Nagbe could very well keep it at his feet for an entire match, and I bet no one would take it away.
The captain of Columbus is a humble soul and an outstanding
football player.
I met him 10 years ago, and he was a dazzling right winger with a scoring touch. Today, he's a midfielder who understands everything his team needs. Because this is "his" team.
The quiet little man empowers himself when he plays. That's how he speaks. In silence, he mourns injustices and savors the candies of pain. This profession has its gray clouds. Nagbe is a sun. He grows on the field, his smile shines on the stage, holding a trophy in his hands, as he did in every club he played for.
If I ever have grandchildren and they ask about soccer in the
United States, I will tell them that I played with him.

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David Beffert @dbeffert.bsky.social · 3d

Extremely on point, sadly:

“I will also say the patient and productive patterns of play the Sounders strung together on their goal? The Timbers don’t do that. And I don’t think that’s solely a mentality thing.”

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