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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Has anyone even polled the senate race in Ky?

Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

During the pandemic one of my kids got a pair of socks with Fauci’s face on them. A couple of years ago they put them in a goodwill box, but I fished them out thinking it was kind of a historic artifact. I’m glad I did, because now I wear them under my boots as an invisible protest, all the time.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I’m so tired of the lies, and we know they are lies and it doesn’t even matter. Soon, we won’t even be able to prove they are lies. These are dark days.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

God, this has been a rough quarter a century. The only thing that has got me through it are my kids and Bruce Springsteen.

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New Jersey Stage @newjerseystage.com · 08/09/2026

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour has been called "one of the most unflinching acts of musical resistance in the nation's history" & on September 9, the official video will be shared in sequence from the first 7 songs of the tour's Philadelphia finale.

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) video captures May 30th concert

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour has been called "one of the most unflinching acts of musical resistance in the nation's history" (TIME Magazine) and on ...

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I was fortunate to be able to see Little Steven discuss the making of Sun City at the Springsteen Center for American Music last night. It was a hopeful experience, even though when someone in the audience asked him for hope he was (like many of us) seeming to struggle to offer any.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The world has bigger problems. Heck, I have bigger problems. But trying to find an affordable fair trade 5 foot round rug in a particular shade of burgundy is still a bit of a chore. Presumably, it’s easier than it’s ever been, but it’s still near impossible.

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Adam Rawnsley @arawnsley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today, August 4, 2026, is the setting of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” about a fully automated house continuing on after the family who lived there and the world around it died in a nuclear blast.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 29/07/2026

The promise of New York City is inscribed on the Statue of Liberty: this place would welcome anyone seeking refuge or a better life.

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R. Eerie VanBoo-kirk @sotsogm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Well, I certainly would hate it if Republicans started calling Democrats "socialists" all of a sudden. I don't think anyone's ready for such a novel and unprecedented experience as that. The horror.

Screenshot from The Bulwark's feed, because I'd rather not give them traffic:

"The vibes may be exciting, but if Democrats are going to win this year and in 2028, they must reject the DSA.

"If you’re tempted by a democratic socialist this year, think of what use Republicans will make of these victories, and ask whether you want to do favors for fascists."

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Musicians have offered more resistance than the Democratic Party. The cast of Jet Lag: The Game have more effective commentary. Good heavens, we need new leadership in the party so bad.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Right-wing Springsteen fans are so tiresome. They are stupid … but that’s not even the worst of it. It’s the ridiculousness of “I want to hate him but I also still want to be known as a fan.” Why? Like, look, you are free to step off the train at any point. The rest of us could use some elbow room.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

If you’ve not yet listened to @lowcutconnie.bsky.social’s new album, Living in the USA, you should. It manages to dance on the line between “I do like summer vacation” and “I do fear the collapse of democracy.” Which is a line many of us are trying to walk these days!

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Low Cut Connie @lowcutconnie.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We're letting the world know we havent lost our soul we havent lost our voice we havent lost our conscience we can still flip the table we can still shake the walls we can still rock n roll This lil record will be out July 3 Order 'LIVIN IN THE USA' spread the word join the tour / the movement

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

At Newark Airport, there are “AirTrain stations” and an “Airport Train Station” and those are completely different things. I’m sure that never confuses anyone.

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Vice Violet Veritas @vicenoctus.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Remember everyone you are not alone and you are strong and brave just by admitting to yourself you are you 💜🏳️‍⚧️ (Found this banger in the photo reel and decided to post it.) #pridemonth #trans #transrightsarehumanrights

A post from twitter from account with a handle @OhMiaGod saying "Reminder for trans folk:
Despite the fact you grew up being told you couldn't and shouldn't be you, by blatantly transphobic society, you figured out who you were anyway. Even with all that pressure and those odds against you. You did that. You're a freaking badass."

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

I keep saying this, but every asshole who mocked my concerns in 2016 can fuck right off. If I’m no longer hanging out with you, and slightly cool when I encounter you? This is probably the reason.

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leftylady.bsky.social @leftylady.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Why do so many men hate Taylor Swift? It's one thing if u don't like her music b/c that's fine. To each his own. I don't like all her songs. But I have received more hate PMs from men since I posted about her than I have ever received b4 on any subject. These dudes hate her w/a passion. It's sick.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This is what real leadership. They came to him wanting to make a museum about him and he said let’s do a museum about American music and if we do it correctly my part will get smaller with time, until I’m one glass case. I love this man. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/s...

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is doing a two-part concert celebrating the origins and influences of American Music with artists like Roseann Cash, Kenny Chesney, Jon Bon Jovi, Public Enemy, Jackson Brown, and, of course, Bruce Springsteen. 1/2

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Saw a clip of that guy from Staind saying that Bruce Springsteen duped us with Born in the USA because it’s actually not patriotic but I don’t think it’s really duping people to ask them to listen to more than four words of a song

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The labor librarian @laborlibrarian.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I dare you to take one long-distance train ride and not be pissed that we as a country refuse to invest in rail service.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

One of the most popular Springsteen podcasters is looking for LGBTQ stories to feature about the boss. I have always been delighted and intrigued by Bruce’s support and celebration of all things queer. So I wanted to help spread the word in case anyone here at some good stories to share.

Copy or a FB post from Podcast host Jesse Jackson that says:

One of the things I try to do with Set Lusting Bruce is keep the conversations fresh, open, and rooted in the real lives of the people who listen. But there are certain themes I return to again and again - because they matter, because they're universal, and because they remind us why music is more than just sound.
One of those themes is how songs, artists, and performances help us navigate the most important moments in our lives. Music steadies us in grief, lifts us in joy, and gives us language when our own words fall short. It's a companion, a mirror, and sometimes a lifeline.
June is Pride Month, and this year I want to honor it by creating a series of episodes centered on LGBTQ+ stories — stories of resilience, celebration, identity, and the musical moments that helped you through.
If there was a song, a performance, an album, or an artist who helped you through a dark period... If there was a musical moment that helped you celebrate something beautiful and true about yourself... If there was a voice that made you feel seen, sate, or understood...
I would love to include your story.
You can share it in whatever way feels right:
• Email me at SetLustingBruce@gmail.com
• Join me as a guest and tell your story in your own voice
• Record a short message (wav, mp3, or mp4) and send it along
Your story matters. Your voice matters. And someone out there needs to hear what you've lived through and what carried you.
Let's build something meaningful together this Pride Month
- something rooted in compassion, courage, and the music that keeps us going.
And I'll close with a Springsteen themed reminder, one that feels especially right for this moment:
When you share your story, you're not just raising your voice
— you're lighting the way for someone else to find theirs.

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Tanner @cowboytantan.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

This is already a personal fav Springsteen tune of mine, but the fact that he made sure to include queer couples in the music video makes my heart happy. youtu.be/_91hNV6vuBY?...

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Bruce Springsteen - Tougher Than the Rest (Official Video)

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Everyone acts like it’s an insult to say most Americans read at a 6th or 7th grade level, but isn’t that basically saying that sixth and seventh graders read at a functional adult level? Seventh graders can basically read anything, folks.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

The NYT is covering King Charles visit like it’s 1950 and anyone still cares.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The hotel breakfast at slightly upscale hotels used to be pretty good. This appears to be the one thing the pandemic permanently changed.

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We should be learning from other countries...

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The thing is that even if the photo of Springsteen was accurate - which is clearly isn’t - why would even matter? I’m so exhausted by the nonsense.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I love the Jesse Malin line “she’s a 7 day weekend.” I aspire, at best, to be “sneaking out of the office an hour early on Friday.”

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𝔏𝔦𝔩𝔩, 𝔓𝔞𝔲𝔩’𝔰 𝔡𝔞𝔲𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔢𝔯🇳🇴♈️🇳🇴 @lillnordheim.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I just love this man. His music, what he stands for, for being - imo - a decent human being who dares to speak his mind. The world needs more people like Bruce Springsteen. 💖💖 youtu.be/Em3kn8UmDTM?...

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Bruce Springsteen - Brilliant Disguise - Copenhagen 2013 (Multicam)

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Upon freshly listening to Springsteen’s Fourth of July (Sandy), I’m thinking maybe Sandy doesn’t really need to hear this much about the waitress who he was seeing, who he spoke to *last night,* and he hears she is dressed like a star. 😂

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Americans have gotten very used to going to war and it not affecting our daily life. That might not be the case this time.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Remember when Hussein promised the “mother of all battles” and we dismissed it as the crazy rhetoric of a tyrant, who had no decorum. And now that seems statesmanlike. I long for that type of measured, professional rhetoric.

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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The idea that opposing and rolling back trans rights is good for cis women and girls is ludicrous on every level and absolutely enraging when applied in legislation and policy that obviously limits and rolls backs rights for ALL women and girls

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

This is not the best part of the firing, but it’s in the Top 10.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

The same people who can’t understand Springsteen songs also can’t understand the Bible.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I miss our old country. It’s not like it was ever perfect but it had at least a facade of basic decency at least part of the time.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Maybe if the old farts had got participation trophies in their youth, they wouldn’t be still trying to dominate everything way past retirement!

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I understand and share this disdain for what “Christian” politicians have done over the past ….”my whole life.” But everything indicates Talarico is different. Jesus was a radical leftist and some of his followers - not as many as you would hope - know that.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

This is my periodic clarification that I disapprove of nearly everything going on right now.

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Belden @trampslikeme.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

I would like to submit that Taco Bell’s Live Mas slogan is the most perfect fast food slogan ever because it’s so sad and ridiculous, much like the restaurant itself. (And I kind of like it, but even I see it as sad and ridiculous.)

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Dr. Roux @tcrotte.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

I’m so fucking tired of hearing about Trump every fucking day..

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 28/02/2026

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

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