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lypope.bsky.social

@lypope.bsky.social
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Retired political consultant and municipal gov't employee, now living on 3 acres with 5 tiny dogs, 3 kitties, and a koi pond. Lifelong Democrat, Union Proud, addicted to politics for many years; also gardening and figuring out my new greenhouse.

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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Unless he is absolutely, completely, well and truly dead he will remain in office. He can be drooling with dementia, but the people who surround him and benefit financially from him being in office will prop him up as long as they need to.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
So, just getting this straight, a video that touts "God Made Trump" isn't partisan or political? That is absurd on its face! The other three were equally partisan and political, and if Biden had created any one of them, there would have been immediate congressional investigations.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Using that logic, should I cancel my home and auto insurance because I haven't had claims in the recent past? Sounds pretty stupid to me!
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I think the word they were reaching for was "lied," not disputed. The lying liar lied many times on this subject. He wasn't there; he didn't send his workers there, it's just a lie. Use your words, NYTimes.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Works for me, when do we start?
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If this monstrosity is built, I hope that the next Democratic president tears it down as soon after inauguration as possbile.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
My mom read to me from birth and taught me to read when I was 3. I had my own library card when I was 5, and my nose was in a book all the time. I wish there had been Dolly back then; I would have loved to have my own books that didn't have to be returned. I'm 74 and still read all the time.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Damn shame the world doesn't want American goods...
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
That was my first movie, too. I was probably 5; my mom took to the fancy Fox Wilshire Theater in L.A. for a "mommy and me" day. Came to the point when her mom was killed and I ran screaming up the aisle with my mom in pursuit. I have never watched the entire movie, and I'm 74 now. Total trauma.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Who needs to pay any attention to the Hatch Act? I guess these despicable people don't need to pay any attention to laws. and stuff; they're above all that.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Are these the same folks who got bat-s*it crazy when Michelle Obama tried to encourage people to eat healthy meals?
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Not to mention the working mom who has to take extra time off work. Many companies have very strict attendance standards; some of these moms would be fired if they took that much time off. In these times, being a working mother is not optional.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
You know what would help? Negotiators who know what the F#ck they're doing! Stupid SIL, real estate pal, and Rubio are useless - bring in the professionals!
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
They should start with Pirro.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
How do I know he's lying? I'm a koi pond hobbiest; many people I know have ponds lined with polyurea. Applied by people who know what they're doing, polyurea cannot be cut; but it is unforgivable if you don't do it right.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Turned it on, confident that they would air this crap - 10 seconds in I turned it off and walked away. There will be nothing new, just him whining because he lost an election 6 damn years ago.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
If only this could have been foreseen...Oh, wait!
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Formula One has a number of street races; I used to go to the Long Beach Grand Prix every year. Spectators are seated in grandstands that are not directly adjacent to the track; it's remarkably safe. It's really pretty fun to watch.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Most of my driving is fairly local, but I do take a few road trips a year. The first time I was worried that I wouldn't find chargers but, as is so many things, there's an app for that. It's a steep learning curve for the first year or so, though - EVs are different.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
As a person who bought an EV last year, I agree. Since I primarily charge at home overnight, my cost to charge from 20% to 80-100% is about $3. The few times I've charged at fast-chargers on the road the cost has been about $13.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
As a former political consultant, I could not agree more. Blame Platner for a lack of candor, but also blame his campaign consultants who either ignored his faults or didn't do opposition research before taking him on. Doing "oppo" on prospective clients is imperative & avoids ugly surprises.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
I was an adult during Watergate; Nixon was a crook and a wannabe dictator (sound familiar?) The difference is that Congress was less partisan then and recognized that he was a crook and threat to democracy and acted in good conscience. Sadly, conscience is completely lacking now.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
I'm pretty sure they're not pretending to be stupid.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
File under "is water wet?"
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Dear Bloomberg: a jet which was gifted to this President, that was refurbished at great expense by the U.S. Treasury, that the President is taking with him when he leaves office, is not technically the new Air Force One. It is Trump's new personal jet, labeled AF1 for a time; we just paid for it.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
With Tuberville and RonJohn both saying incredibly stupid things today, there is yet again a statistical tie for Dumbest Senator.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Koi keeper of many years here: hydrogen peroxide won't help, too weak. To kill string algae, get powdered sodium thiosulfate - it will take tons. I also see green water; microscopic algae cause that. They need huge uv filters, and a lot of them. Maybe they should talk to people who have koi ponds?
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Why would Iran trust the U.S. again? They had an agreement that was painstakingly negotiated, which had safeguards and inspections of their nuclear capabilities; Trump tore it up. Why would they trust this country to honor another agreement if a new leader can destroy it?
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The White House, with Trump there, has become the "White Trash House." It is a tragedy, it's vulgar and embarrassing, and it's not going to change until he's gone.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
I discount anything a member of RFK Junior's family (blood or marriage) by 100%. I was a volunteer in L.A. for his dad; I have no use for him or anyone connected to him.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
You just have to admire Jamie Raskin; smart, a Constitutional Scholar, and still has a sense of sarcastic humor! This is classic.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Seriously? She said that elections were and are rigged right after she left prison. Somehow I don't think she's planning on following the law; maybe that's just me? Polis is a fool.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Sympathy for the rioters who tried to destroy the Capitol and maimed and killed police officers? Sorry, fresh out...
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Taiwan has been an independent part for ions; WTAF is he talking about?
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
I was a college freshman in California at the time; I can assure you that I have never forgotten Jackson State.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Does he ever see, read, or watch anything? Anything at all? Does his staff even prepare briefings for him so that he is just a little aware of what goes on in this administration, or even in the country? He is the most uninformed person in the nation!
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I watched every minute of her testimony. I believed her then; I believe her now. The fact that a Senate committee could hear her truth and still confirm that man was abhorrent.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
"...or something..." is doing some heavy lifting here. How to say he didn't listen to anything the Pope said without saying it out loud.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Having been staff (both campaign and office) for elected officials, this says it all for me. He's done. He did it, he needs to resign; he's toast.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
It is, unfortunately, all too normal. Grief will wane, but it will always be there. It may not be as acute, but it won't go away. I lost my daddy in 1997, my mom in 2000, and my sister in 2022. Some days I am knocked to my knees with the knowledge that I no longer have any nuclear family left.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
I worked for a City Councilmember in a large city in California; our constituents never believed the real crime stats no matter how many times we showed them the data. Television news convinced them that crime was rampant, even when we showed them the numbers from their own precinct.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
My German teacher, Herr Traucht, would be amazed that I can still read some German 50+ years after high school.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Poor Eggsy, suffering from size discrimination. Also, hurray for a Serwer cat sighting!
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Or he could have just not torn up the hard-fought agreement that the Obama Administration negotiated...
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
I'm sorry, but WTAF? What do we need to carry with us to satisfy the "papers please" goons? I guess a driver's license, a passport, and married women should have their marriage certificates at all times? This is absurd and unsustainable.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
And sadly, he knows he's lying and just doesn't care.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
It's almost as if POTUS has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. Shocking! This is clearly sarcasm; everyone knows he never knows anything.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
They lie without a point; lying is just second nature to Republicans. I guess they're playing "follow the leader."
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
The linked article and video are confusing: they mention Afghanistan, but the video and information focus is on Baghdad, Iraq. I don't think we even have an embassy in Afghanistan.
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lypope.bsky.social @lypope.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
A married woman who changed her name to her husband's last name also has to provide a marriage license. This gets pretty expensive and time-consuming just to register to vote. My guess is that many will just give up (which may be the Republican goal).
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