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Bearded Lawyer

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Full Time Lawyer, Part Time Beekeeper, All Day COYS, Half Marathoner. Views are my own.

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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 20h
Kane is one Left footed shot from the IMPerfect Hat Trick: Scoring one with the head, RF, LF, and a fourth via own goal.
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Manhattan Bird Alert @birdcpk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Central Park's Barred Owl perching in the Ramble. 🦉 🧡
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Group photos from this weekend! We visited Trimmers Barber Salon, rallied in support of library workers, hit up Da Sammich Spot for some good food, & met with dedicated veterans in our community. Register to vote by TODAY, & vote early on Oct. 14th.💙🙏🏾 votejustinj.com/vote
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Family, I’m running for U.S. Congress to be a voice for the everyday people of Tennessee, and it’s the LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE. Tell your family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors to make sure they are registered TODAY! Let’s go win this thing Check here: votejustinj.com/vote
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Kane is really going to get 100 England goals isn’t he? I remember a VFTL episode years ago when someone proposed Kane would get to 70-80 and I think @dannykellywords.bsky.social chuckled like it was not possible.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
ICYMI — country music star Zach Bryan and his band wore “Free Palestine” shirts at Robert Kraft’s stadium (From @yasharali.bsky.social )
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Jeff McDonald @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
To recap: There are the Hawks, Hawkeyes, Seahawks, Blackhawks, RedHawks and Jayhawks. All different teams. In case it comes up, there are Cardinals in both Arizona and St. Louis. Not to be confused with the Stanford Cardinal, which is in California. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I don’t know if I am missing it but I don’t think it’s talked about enough on COYSky that the women’s team have 77 shots in their last two league games. Last year the men’s side went 9 league games from Brighton to Fulham under Frank recording only 76. #coys.
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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
No way I can compete with the major poetry publishers who get collections stocked by bricks-and-mortar bookshops But I do have word of mouth and all you wonderful people here on Bluesky, pushing the numbers of readers of Whatever You Do, Just Don't far beyond the sales of the big boys. Thank you!
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Gouldian Finch (black-headed morph) native to Australia 📷: Col Roberts Photography #birds
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How many years have I been telling you to keep your eye on Iowa? I know what I’m seeing on the ground and what I’ve been seeing for a couple of years… LFG!
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🌬Breeze @cool-summer-breeze.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This is the Stolen Neighbors Quilt. Each of the 11,000 squares represents a person taken by ICE in Minnesota.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We are on the road to victory to deliver for Tennessee! Here's our roadmap 🚗 One important pit stop along the way! Update your voter registration by Oct. 5th. Find a rally near you! act.votejustinj.com/road-to-victory Register to vote: vote.org
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Road To Victory Rallies - Justin J. Pearson for Congress
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations: Alphabet: 8.01% AT&T: 4.6% Meta: 3.57% General Motors: 3.09% Amazon: 1.37% Exxon Mobil: 1.31% Disney: -1.57% CVS Health: -3.88% Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5% This is what a rigged system looks like.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Time to show the power of workers in TN-09 💪🏾 Join AFA-CWA President @flyingwithsara.bsky.social, VP Margaret Cook, & me for a rally & canvass kickoff at our campaign HQ in Memphis! ➡️ Sat, Oct 3, 10 AM - 2 PM CDT Remember to register to vote by Oct. 5th! RSVP: act.votejustinj.com/cwa
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Labor for Justin Rally with AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson - Justin J. Pearson for Congress
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🇨🇦JOY 🇨🇦 @joycomes.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Painted buntings 12-14cm Southern US during the summer breeding season migrate to South Florida, Mexico, and Central America for the winter Female builds the nest, she incubated with no help from the male she feeds the chicks on her own. After they fledge the male helps with feeding the chicks.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I joined @nytimes.com's Climate Forward Conference in conversation with @realerinbrockovich.bsky.social to discuss the dangers of unregulated data centers across our nation.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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Searchlight Institute @searchlightinst.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"Essentially, every single poll silently bakes in the pollster’s assumptions about who will show up on Election Day." Searchlight's @charlotteeffect.bsky.social writes in The Argument about how the line between polling and election forecasting has blurred. www.theargumentmag.com/p/polling-ha...
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Polling has become a playground for grifters, liars, and frauds
I'm a pollster and this is getting ridiculous.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nations are strongest when they build together. At the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Canada is choosing to step forward. To lead. To shape what comes next.
Prime Minister Carney at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, United States of America.
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Gary L Denton @garyldenton.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Paxton will steal your wife, your pen, and your money while selling out your job and the Constitution. Talarico will talk to you about what would Jesus do. Your choice.
James Talarico Ken Paxton
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
TN-09, this is our shot. We have to fight. Even when they say it’s hard, even when we know it’s rigged, we fight harder &  harder for the future that we deserve. Voting is the great equalizer in our democracy. Let’s do this. Vote Early: Oct. 14-29 votejustinj.com/vote
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There is a tremendous opportunity for the Democratic Party to truly engage working-class and Black voters. We need to put forward a different vision for this country that lifts up working-class, and marginalized communities. [Thread 1/3] thegrio.com/2026/09/18/j...
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Justin J. Pearson says Democrats must put Black and working-class voters at the center — not treat them as ‘ornaments’
Justin J. Pearson says Democrats must move beyond the status quo, invest in the South and center Black and working-class communities.
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WCDPTN —Williamson County TN Democratic Party @wcdptn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Come help get Democrats elected!! There are many opportunities this weekend!
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Nashville Resist 🗳️ Against Authoritarianism @nashvilleresist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
➡️ ➡️ TWO MORE WEEKS TO REGISTER VOTERS Y'ALL ⬅️ ⬅️
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HigherEd Alicia @higheredalicia.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you for saying this. Jake Tapper doesn’t speak for me.
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Katrina Green, MD FAAEM, FAMWA (she/her) @kgreenmd.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Canvassing isn’t scary. It’s walking around neighborhoods, getting sunshine, vitamin D, steps in and talking to voters about issues and candidates. Pick a candidate you’re passionate about and sign up to help! We CAN flip seats with your help! LauraforTN63.com
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Happy CBC week! Grateful to have the endorsement of the Congressional Black Caucus 🙏🏾 @cbcpac.bsky.social Get involved: votejustinj.com
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I met so many excited voters last weekend! Remember Early voting starts Oct.14th and ends on Oct. 29th. In order to vote then or on Nov. 3rd, you must register to vote by Oct. 5th. Vote.org
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Really tired of Back up keepers playing blinders against us in the cups. But that was encouraging. A team is taking shape. We are getting there just need a final few moments to spark us into full flow. #coys.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Good friends don’t let good friends vote alone. This election season it’s the people versus the billionaires backing career politicians like Brent Taylor. Early voting begins on Oct. 14th. Make your plan to vote today. Votejustinj.com/vote
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Wow this team really does not know what to do in the final third. Hint: the big box looking thing, you stick the ball into that thing. #coys.
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Maybe I’m crazy but I think this lineup would at least score a goal. #coys
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our volunteers power this campaign. Knocking doors, making phone calls, sending texts, every contribution counts! Join us: act.votejustinj.com
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Jesse Huseth for TN97 @jessefortn97.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Due to the threat of thunder & inclement weather tomorrow, we’re moving our community canvass to Saturday the 19th, at 10am. Join us, let’s make sure we win in November!
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The greater blue-eared starling (Lamprotornis chalybaeus) is a common, medium-sized African bird known for its brilliant, iridescent blue-green feathers
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Tons of articles out there on this and I still can’t believe no one has gone with the headline: “Former Chelsea manager believes club should be stripped of 2016-17 title and given to rival Spurs”. It’s the click baitiest headline and it’s right there people. #coys.
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Matthew Stewart @roguestrands.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Here's Fleur Adcock on top form. Her matter-of-fact tone lends a flat starkness to this poem that suits it perfectly and pares it to the emotional bone...
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EarthSky @earthskyscience.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Jupiter disappeared behind the moon! Steven Bellavia in Smithfield, Virginia, caught the #moon as it passed in front of #Jupiter in daylight on Tuesday. Thanks, Steven! Visit EarthSky's night sky guide at buff.ly/9F3EOGK
The edge of the crescent moon with a white dot touching it, in a blue sky.
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
🚨 We have TWO meet-and-greet opportunities coming up and want you to join us. 1️⃣ Hickory Hill - tomorrow, 9/10, from 4 to 6 PM RSVP: act.votejustinj.com/bchs 2️⃣ White Haven - Saturday, 9/12, at 12:30 PM RSVP: act.votejustinj.com/naturalts See you there. 💙
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Genuinely surprised by how much negativity there is around today for this draw. It was not great but it’s a hell of a lot of progress from where we were last year. And we are still missing at least 2 maybe 3 of our best 11 out there. Here’s the 2026 v 2025 games at the city ground. #coys
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Angry Donkey News @angrydonkeynews.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn www.wired.com/story/anothe...
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What the Heck? Another Perfect Geometric Shape Has Been Detected on Saturn
The discovery adds to the planet’s history of strange atmospheric phenomena that scientists don’t fully understand.
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Jake @thetacticalyellow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Richy's only issue was fitness, and given how our entire club has been over the last three seasons I don't put that down as a Richy issue. The dude scores, plenty of bangers too, I wish it had been a happier time for him at Spurs, off and on the pitch.
Richarlison has 0.48 goals per 90 minutes for Tottenham in the Premier League in his career.
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Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
COYS LEGEND Heung-Min Son “Every single game we felt like the game is easy because we were so strong.” - 2018/19 squad. “Dele was a bright star and my little brother.” “Ajax game win was the best feeling I ever had.”
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Neil @judgemenot69.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 13: Tottenham Hotspur www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 13: Tottenham Hotspur
After a record equalling finish last season and a summer recruitment strategy that has turned heads can Spurs push into the top four?
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Does Pablo Torre have any interest in the Mitch McConnel beat? Asking for a nation.
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Say whatever you want about the end of our transfer window but if we could start this team as a healthy 11 with Simmons, kudus, tel and Solanke available off the bench, that’s a sexy team, especially against bunkered in teams. #coys
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audere est facere @tottenham.eurosky.social · 02/09/2026
Richarlison's side of the story, from ESPN Brasil. (I've transcribed the Portuguese and had it summarised...) www.tiktok.com/@espnbrasil/... #COYS #THFC
Richarlison’s Position Before the Window (His Version)
* Pre-season conversation with De Zerbi: open to listening to proposals, but not asking to leave
    * Framing matters: listening to offers is not the same as requesting a transfer
* Previous season: received strong offers, mainly from Saudi Arabia, but chose to stay
    * Context: Spurs were close to relegation, squad heavily injured
    * Richarlison felt he couldn’t abandon the team in a crisis
    * Seen as a key figure in the final stretch that secured survival
* Returned for pre-season training, participated fully, named in the starting XI vs. Brentford
The De Zerbi Fallout
* Three weeks after the pre-season conversation, Richarlison scored the winner vs. Chelsea
    * De Zerbi then told the press Richarlison “sometimes wants to stay, sometimes wants to leave”
    * Richarlison’s version: he had only ever said he’d listen to proposals; he never wavered on wanting to stay
* After Marmouche arrived, Richarlison was dropped to the bench
    * Was in the squad mid-week (League Cup) and the weekend (vs. Newcastle), but no longer starting
* After the Newcastle game, De Zerbi publicly named Richarlison among three players who had “asked to leave”
    * Richarlison disputes this directly: he said he would consider a move if a good offer came in, not that he wanted out
Everton Negotiations and Tottenham’s Agenda
* Everton made an offer, but it was well below proposals Richarlison had already received from other clubs
    * He had previously turned down those higher offers partly out of loyalty to Spurs during the relegation fight
    * On Everton’s terms, he was unwilling to go; he considers Everton his club of the heart in England, but the personal terms had to work
* Tottenham reportedly wanted to use the Everton deal to facilitate a swap involving Ndiaye
    * This structure did not suit Richarlison’s interests
* Spurs then began leaking that Richarlison didn’t want to return to Everton
    * Richarlison calls t…Eu vou entrar na história do Richardson porque aconteceu o seguinte, e isso é a versão do Richardson. O Richardson, antes da temporada começar, ele virou para o deserto Falou, ó, se eu receber propostas eu vou ouvir, mas sigo trabalhando, tô no clube e tudo mais. Detalhe, de novo, tudo que eu vou falar é versão do Richarlison. Na temporada passada, o Richarlison já Também pensava em sair, recebeu propostas muito boas, principalmente da Arábia Saudita, mas como o Tottenham tava naquele quase sendo rebaixado e todo mundo machucado, o Richardson resolveu ficar, não abandonar o time. E ele foi muito importante, né? Principalmente na reta final, para ajudar o Tottenham a salvar do rebaixamento. Aí ele teve essa conversa com o Deserto, falou: se eu ouvir propostas, se receber propostas, vou ouvir. Se for interessante para o clube e para mim, eu posso sair. E aí, 3 semanas depois, o Tottenham 3 semanas depois, o Richarlison faz aquele absurdo jogando contra o Chelsea, que ele faz o gol da vitória, e o Dezérvio vai para entrevista coletiva e fala que o Richarlison tem hora que quer ficar, tem hora que quer sair, sendo que na versão do Richarlison ele só quer ficar.

Só teve essa primeira conversa que ele falou: se eu receber proposta, então já não gostou daquilo. E aí o Richarlison continua treinando, continua participando da pré-temporada. O Richarlison é titular contra o Brentford. Aí chega o Marmouche, o Richarlison na linha. Relacionado no meio de semana e no fim de semana, no meio de semana pela Copa da Liga Inglesa e no fim de semana contra o Newcastle. E aí depois do jogo do Newcastle vai o De Zerbi e fala desses 3 que pediram para sair. O Richarlison não pediu para sair na versão dele. Ele falou: se receber uma proposta que seja boa para o clube e boa para o Tottenham, eu sairia. E aí o Tottenham começa a soltar informação, tá empurrando para sair, e agora não quer ir mais para o Everton. E na versão do Richarlison, o Everton fez uma proposta, proposta muito abaixo …
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 31/08/2026
NEW FROM ME: On a hellish third-country removal flight last month, passengers say ICE-contracted guards got drunk, teased and beat them, tied them up, refused to let them use the lavatory. One says he witnessed an ICE agent admit to illegal chain refoulement. prospect.org/2026/08/31/w...
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‘What America Did to Me Is Wrong’: Inside One of the Largest Third-Country Removal Flights So Far - The American Prospect
On July 31, an estimated 71 detainees were expelled to various countries on a hellish flight to Africa. Many were then illegally returned to their home countries.
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Bearded Lawyer @bgastel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Let the panic begin I guess. #coys.
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