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To paraphrase FDR's 1936 Madison Square Garden speech: "Bluesky commentators are united in their hatred of me. And I welcome their hatred."

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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 4h
And there’s a good reason why the National Book Awards are now regarded as something of a joke.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 17h
Well, thank goodness that Planet Fitness canceled Laquan's membership. That will make women feel safe. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/c...
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New details emerge in Planet Fitness women's locker room sex assault case
Laquan Holland, 40, was arraigned Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting two women at a Planet Fitness in Porter Square.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Whose disastrous idea was it to import the Somali population into Minnesota? Eden Prarie High school game gets shot up. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...
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Law enforcement sources say Eden Prairie homecoming shooting was related to Somali gang activity
The Eden Prairie High School homecoming game was evacuated Friday night after a shooting at the game that left two people with non-life-threatening injuries.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Let’s not forget Angela Han Hicks. perhaps the least discussed person on Bluesky. abc11.com/post/nc-woma...
abc11.com
NC woman charged in mass-murder plot against synagogue in Houston
Davidson County resident Angelina Han Hicks, 18, was taken into custody and is facing multiple charges, including solicitation to commit murder.
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Veronica McDonald @veronicamcdonald.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Nikole Hannah-Jones is a clown. Her daughter is angry because she realized she had a clown mama who used her for clicks, clout and bonafides. Nikole Hannah-Jones denied her daughter the same educational opportunities and advantages she and her husband grew up with to "make a statement."
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Brett Stephens nails it. “Ideological capture” best describes the National Book Awards today. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/22/o...
nytimes.com
Opinion | The National Book Awards Are No Longer National
The National Book Awards longlists are a study in tedious political orthodoxy.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
And Stanford also made the Asian girl much hotter.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
No, rampant medical billing fraud by immigrants is not something Republicans just made up. Here is the story of Mohammed Quadri: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...
cbsnews.com
A Crystal Lake medical office is full of unopened mail, but no employees. What is going on?
An unusual charge on an insurance letter led a woman to a bizarre medical office where mountains of unopened mail pile up and no employees have ever been seen.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I occasionally agree with Robert. This is one of those times.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
AOC is really disconnected from reality.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Well, unfortunately, we do not currently have a "high IQ" president, so perhaps some reasonable regulation would be good. www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
nbcnews.com
Trump says AI doesn’t need guardrails, only a ‘high IQ’ president
He also alleged the existence of a ‘sick conspiracy’ against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Just great. Shalini Thakur was murdered by an illegal immigrant who was caught at the border, but then released under the Biden administration's policy at that time. www.kcra.com/article/sacr...
kcra.com
Sacramento deputies had probable cause to arrest Panera gunman weeks before deadly shooting
Sacramento sheriff’s officials say investigators tried at least twice to find Rohit after the reported restraining-order violation.
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pamela-fitzsimmons.bsky.social @pamela-fitzsimmons.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Excellent verdict! Outrageous that this man was ever accused of first-degree murder. Is Mike Schmidt back in the DA’s office? A person has a right to fight back when confronted with criminal behavior. www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
oregonlive.com
Portland pot shop manager found not guilty in fatal shooting during robbery
A jury agreed with the defense that Jason Steiner was justified in killing two out of three robbers at a La Mota store in North Portland.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Jacksonville resident Jennifer Cruz faces 20 years for attacking law enforcement officers. We need more of this. www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr...
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Somalis in the Mall of America. Fortunately, they didn’t actually start shooting. www.kare11.com/article/news...
kare11.com
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
ABA finally dumps overbearing DEI requirement. Better late than never. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/u...
nytimes.com
American Bar Association Ends D.E.I. Standards Under Trump Pressure (Gift Article)
The group that accredits law schools voted to eliminate a requirement that the schools show a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
After Jerry Sowood’s attack on a 10-year old boy, it seems obvious that Australia needs its own AfD party.
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Baller Alert @balleralert.com · 08/09/2026
Karmelo Anthony Allegedly Texted “When I Stab Someone, I’m Gonna Lick the Blood Off The Blade” Before Austin Metcalf Killing
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Karmelo Anthony Allegedly Texted “When I Stab Someone, I’m Gonna Lick the Blood Off The Blade” Before Austin Metcalf Killing
Newly revealed court materials are offering a much broader look at Karmelo Anthony’s alleged messages and behavior in the years before he fatally stabbed 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Texas […] The post Karmelo Anthony Allegedly Texted “When I Stab Someone, I’m Gonna Lick the Blood Off The Blade” Before Austin Metcalf Killing appeared first on Baller Alert.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Interesting. Karmelo Anthony apparently hates both black women and gays. www.tmz.com/2026/09/08/k...
tmz.com
Karmelo Anthony's Alleged Racist, Homophobic Texts Released
Karmelo Anthony expressed his hatred for Black women and gay people in a flurry of text messages that prosecutors didn't present at trial ... according to new court documents.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RIP Candice Lynn Mackie. www.wkyt.com/2026/09/04/m...
wkyt.com
Man charged in fatal Lexington stabbing enters not guilty plea
Dario Williams is charged with murder and burglary after police say he stabbed Candice Mackie multiple times
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Gordon Turner rightfully convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Marina Vasconcelos. 6abc.com/post/driver-...
6abc.com
Driver convicted in stolen U-Haul chain-reaction crash that killed UDel grad student
Gordon Turner was driving a stolen U-Haul down Main Street in Newark when he hit and killed Marina Vasconcelos in April 2025.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Finally, a well-deserved victory for Prof. Stuart Reges against the University of Wisconsin. He skewered the ridiculous “land acknowledgment” that was required to be put in his syllabus. www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...
insidehighered.com
UW Pays Professor $600K, Allows “Parody Land Acknowledgment”
The University of Washington has agreed to pay a computer science teaching professor $600,000 for damages and legal fees and pledged not to force him to remove a “parody land acknowledgment statement”...
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
North African drug wars, brought to Overasselt, Netherlands. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
theguardian.com
Dozens arrested after fatal pre-dawn shootout in Dutch village
Police urged people in Overasselt to stay indoors after one person died and 34 were arrested
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Trump has made many terrible appointments, but Hegspeth is undoubtedly the worst. www.npr.org/2026/09/01/g...
npr.org
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after clashes with Defense Secretary Hegseth
Driscoll became the youngest-ever Army secretary last year at age 38 with plans to rapidly upgrade drones and other technologies. But Hegseth fired top generals, leading to friction between them.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Nayshaun Brown, ladies and gentlemen. www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/p...
nbcphiladelphia.com
Stolen Mercedes encountered police multiple times before Mays Landing crash killed 2
Court records detail several police encounters with a stolen Mercedes before a deadly head-on crash in Mays Landing.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I seriously believe that Natalie Harp is mentally ill. www.cnn.com/2026/08/22/p...
cnn.com
Deleted tweets show now-Trump aide Natalie Harp’s zealous support on Jan. 6 | CNN Politics
Years before Natalie Harp became a key White House aide to President Donald Trump, she posted more than 150 tweets demonstrating extraordinary devotion to him on January 6, 2021.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In a perfect world, Trump would admit that the war against Iran was a terrible decision, and simply get us out on the best terms that can be had.
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National Review @nationalreview.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Jim Geraghty: I don’t know how much time, effort, and manpower at the DOJ is expended on these presidential vendettas. But I do know that time, effort, and manpower could be better spent elsewhere. www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-f…
nationalreview.com
The Federal Department of Time-Wasting Vendettas | National Review
Thank goodness we’ve ended all that politicization of the Department of Justice!
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New York Post Sports @nypostsports.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Champion transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy now beating biological women for titles in second sport
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Champion transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy now beating biological women for titles in second sport
Transgender athlete Veronia Ivy is now dominating a second sport.
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New York Post @nypost.com · 08/08/2026
Champion transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy now beating biological women for titles in second sport
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Champion transgender cyclist Veronica Ivy now beating biological women for titles in second sport
Transgender athlete Veronia Ivy is now dominating a second sport.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Corey Ruiz? Oh yeah. The career criminal who was fleeing from the police, resisting arrest, etc. The usual.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Of all of Trump’s stupid actions, this one is near the top.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Horrific murders like the ones committed by Tsegaab Binessu get virtually no mention on Bluesky. Not surprising.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Hilarious to see so many Bluesky commentators trying to make the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina some sort of referendum about Trump.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New Yorker investigative journalist Jonathan Blitzer reports on an ICE detention center. He appears outraged that immigration laws are actually being enforced. www.npr.org/2026/07/14/n...
npr.org
Investigative journalist reports on the abuse inside ICE's largest detention facility
The New Yorker writer Jonathan Blitzer says thousands of people are being held in tents in the El Paso desert, where inhumane conditions have become a tool to pressure people to accept deportation.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Wow, Denver teacher Jennifer Honka was actually having her students kiss each other. Thankfully, she was promptly fired. www.cbsnews.com/colorado/new...
cbsnews.com
Colorado students report same-sex peers were made to kiss during class assignment, teacher fired
Denver Public Schools board members voted unanimously May 20 to dismiss a 50-year-old foreign language teacher following a district investigation and an independent review into student complaints abou...
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Is there ever a point that sub-Saharan African nations will be expected to take care of their own citizens? Decade after decade, they appear to remain totally dependent on outside aid and services. The New Yorker radio hour claims that we have "killed" 700,000 people.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Jamey Chaney meets her asylum-seeking boyfriend at a Pro-Palestinian rally. Then, 18 months, Ahmad Alsaqer murders her.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
I’m sure all major cities in France are preparing for the World Cup game between Morocco and France. Preparing for all the rioting and looting that will certainly break out. Third world reality.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Uh oh. Open-border advocates have their latest martyr: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He apparently tried to run over a law enforcement officer in his attempt to escape being arrested.
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plasticboss.bsky.social @plasticboss.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The American College of Surgeons must be made to acknowledge that calling surgeons racists, surgery discriminatory, and promoting the concept that surgical outcomes are better when patients and surgeons are of the same race are no longer acceptable. www.city-journal.org/article/amer...
city-journal.org
The American College of Surgeons Remains Committed to Ideology
Its decision to invite Supreme Court Justice Kentaji Brown Jackson to deliver a lecture at the annual Clinical Congress underscores its commitment to DEI.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Don’t mess with Wawa security. Shoplifters beware!
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Senator Obama on immigration enforcement. x.com/mazemoore/st...
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MAZE (@mazemoore) on X
2006. Senator Obama slams the Bush Administration for not doing more workplace raids to catch and deport illegal immigrants. It appears that the Democrat party has changed a little bit over the past ...
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Christolyn Momon gets her 15 seconds of Internet fame. www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/09/19/b...
atlantanewsfirst.com
Bond set at $40K for woman accused of pulling gun on family after hit-and-run
The bond for a woman accused of pulling a gun on a family after a hit-and-run incident has been set at $40,000.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I thought this was some nutty, right wing hoax, but Tim Walz actually did pardon Tou Lue Vang, a Laotian who repeatedly sexually abused a 10-year-old girl.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Interesting that Amy Wax’s statements about black student performance at Penn were backed up by leaked data from Columbia law school.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
ICON park in Orlando is the latest place not safe from this particular “teen” demographic. people.com/over-1-000-t...
people.com
Over 1,000 Teens Storm Icon Park in Orlando as Fights Break Out and Deputies Are Injured, Leading to 9 Arrests
Multiple teenagers were arrested over the weekend after fights broke out at an Orlando, Fla., entertainment district during a planned 'takeover' event. By around 7:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, Apri...
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Brilliantly said by Jessica Riedl: "There seems to be a race to the bottom where a record 45% of ... voters now identify as "independent" - leaving the remaining Republican & Democratic party structures in the hands of cranks, fanatics, and extremists that further drive out the normie voters."
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Angie Baez, a DEI executive. What more do you need to say.
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thomaslawrence88.bsky.social @thomaslawrence88.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Nothing has exposed the weak brain power of the average Bluesky user than the reactions to the Karmelo Anthony verdict.
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