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I agree that Sophie is ignorant about trans issues (or non issue) when it comes to the wnba. I still love the team overall. They have had so much irrational hatred directed toward them, scrutinized like no other team. Criticized for existing. It’s ridiculous.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I watch the games and have been to a few. Name one time in any post game interview or any interview where CC has put down another player or has been unkind to players on her team. What have you seen that shows AB isn’t kind? Have you listened to her speak? I don’t know why I bother with haters.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

They are a wonderful team. Aliyah Boston is super kind and a really good-hearted person. You have no idea what you’re talking about. There isn’t a coach or a player in the league who hasn’t complained about the officiating in the wnba.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

And omg, that Mike Manslick guy blocked me.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ps. I’ve enjoyed this conversation, too. See, it can happen!

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’ve recently been on Threads to get away from BS and my frustration with liberals (I’m one) talking to each other in a mirror. I follow WNBA which is its own shit show, although following excellent women athletes makes more sense than some dude on BS pontificating about what Democrats must do.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Studio shot. Works in progress.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I have a few more paintings I should post…

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I’m not that interested in traction, it’s more about, This is who I am as a person. This is what I do. I’m happy with being quiet, but I want respect. Like we both deserve- and probably a bunch of people who the blue checks overlook every day.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Truth is, I’ve basically given up on Bluesky because of all the blue check siloes. Which is too bad for them, because they miss out on the potential for community engagement. I used to passionately care about progressive and liberal politics, which is why I’m here, but less and less.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You do not. You mostly repost other blue checks.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Ps. Thanks for liking my work. That means something. But btw, you don’t have a lot of folks replying to your own comments- and it’s too bad, because I’m guessing you have a lot to contribute.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Oh honey, I’ve replied to a lot of posts by blue checks and get nothing but crickets. I’m not saying I deserve a reply from those high and mighty smarter than the rest of us- but cmon, we all know the blue checks generally talk among themselves. It’s a skill issue on their part.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It is dead for regular people. The blue checks socialize and discuss among yourselves, but there’s little engagement with others. It’s become a silo. You all can do better.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I’m 71. In college in 1975, I dropped acid with a group of friends, and we went to the county fair. I had a “bad trip”, freaked out about the farm animals and their fates, as well as the crowds. I remember crying a lot and ending up sprawled out in the front yard of a friend. My god. Never again.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

To think, so many WNBA followers were hoping Lisa Leslie, 2xs mvp and Draft Kings promoter, would become the next WNBA commissioner, is chilling.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I don’t think she’s done anything wrong and loves her team dearly and would do anything for them. This whole situation is about attacking women.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

She’s faced a lot of pressure and no doubt threats from MAGA men and men in general (who probably don’t watch the wnba). I wouldn’t be surprised if her family hasn’t also been threatened. Clark said after the game that the team had her back, and no way would they lose that game.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I disagree. I think it was genuine.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The media has been awful to the wnba, especially those that focus on manufactured drama (@Yahoo sports, for example) instead of the actual games. It’s just misogynistic and racist bs. Stephanie White is a great coach, loved by her players. So FU lieutenant governor and your MAGA men followers.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Also, the 3 pt line matches NCAA and international FIBA standards. It’s not a big difference between the NBA and WNBA, a matter of inches on the sides and about a foot at the top. There are lots of WNBA players who shoot beyond the 3 point line. Please stop trying to dumb down the women’s game.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

With media deals and sold out arenas, as well as the recent player salary agreement, the WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth. For example, the franchise growth of the Valkyries is now a billion. Yes, not at NBA levels yet, but growing rapidly (and the NBA isn’t).

theguardian.com

A 30th season and an $850m franchise: is the WNBA’s rocketing growth sustainable?

Women’s sport is in its high-growth phase. With surging salaries and new – or even revived – teams, the league has plenty to reflect on and to look forward to

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I’d take a logo 3 over a dunk. Besides, every player in HS, College, and the WNBA professionally/internationally would have to change their shots from every area on the court. The WNBA games are often in the 100s and are fun to watch. There are definitely bigs playing the inside game, too.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Yahoo sports is click bait.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The players just want to play. It’s a bunch of MAGA nut cases and misogynists who are creating the drama.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

She might just be an uninformed conservative. She says she’s apolitical.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

I don’t know why anyone bothers to shame them. Their ethical conscience went out the window years ago.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The White House was built by slaves, freed slaves, and European immigrants. The slaves were never paid - they were rented from their owners. The workers became skilled stone cutters. I’m guessing the columns were cut and placed by many of those enslaved craftsmen.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Let’s assume he is brain dead. Keeping this quiet must be advantageous for some reason. What would that be?

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Suns and Lynx game is really good!

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

I’d argue that the Fever is a better overall team.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

John Denver was not a creepy RW guy. He was left wing politically, an environmentalist and humanitarian. He probably would have loved if Beyoncé did her version of Country Road.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Lesbians were barely welcome in the mainstream feminist movement.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

My best friend died of cervical cancer, as well as a former student. Neither one had the HPV vaccine. Two wonderful souls, in their late 20s, taken too soon. They should be alive. A great big fuck you to that lunatic RFK jr.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

And maybe expand the rosters.

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Debra Clem @dkc.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What does it reveal? Go ahead. Speculate.

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