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@paulcoffeefreak.bsky.social

Was @paulcoffeefreak on the "other site". Unconventional Mennonite with egalitarian tendencies and a coffee obsession. Never Trump since before 2016.

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Latest posts by paulcoffeefreak.bsky.social on Bluesky

That's really a good synopsis.

22.09.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately, I have not dedicated the time I need to read this stack. However, if a writer shifts their view when encountering new information, I consider that in a positive light.

10.09.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I recently bought all of his books on Genesis. Learned about him listening to Voxology Podcast.

10.09.2025 13:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign the Petition Stop CBS's cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

chng.it/T5n29wb8zR

19.07.2025 03:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yesterday I went to Lowe's and Harbor Freight. Before I went inside, I scanned the parking lots for unmarked vans and SUVs.

This is what we have become.

08.07.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm mowing the grass, listening to @tomselleck.bsky.social read his account of filming "The Sacketts". I finish, and begin streaming the show, enjoying the new inside scoops, until I realize that the villain Pritt is trying to unlawfully remove Hispanic residents from New Mexico. 😑

08.07.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From an anonymous friend:

07.07.2025 02:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
"Virginians know that high-quality public schools and the well-being of our children are critical to the Commonwealth’s future and economic success. The Trump Administration’s decision to withhold over $6 billion in funding that Congress appropriated for schools across the country, while pushing for a disastrous megabill that slashes programs Virginians rely on to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. This move will devastate students, especially those in our rural communities. We demand that the Administration immediately provide Virginia schools with the $108 million in funding we voted to secure, and urge all of Virginia’s leaders to do the same."

"Virginians know that high-quality public schools and the well-being of our children are critical to the Commonwealth’s future and economic success. The Trump Administration’s decision to withhold over $6 billion in funding that Congress appropriated for schools across the country, while pushing for a disastrous megabill that slashes programs Virginians rely on to fund tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy, tells you everything you need to know about their priorities. This move will devastate students, especially those in our rural communities. We demand that the Administration immediately provide Virginia schools with the $108 million in funding we voted to secure, and urge all of Virginia’s leaders to do the same."

My statement with @markwarner.bsky.social on the Trump Administration illegally withholding $108 million from Virginia schools:

03.07.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 260    πŸ” 76    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 3

Most of the immigrant construction workers I know use Android. Do you have plans to release a version on that platform?

02.07.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Immediately called my GOP representative and made it clear that I want him to oppose the bill this time around.

01.07.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sad to hear. She joins those calling out for justice before the Father.

08.06.2025 17:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How absolutely tragic. She joins those at the mercy seat who continuously call out for justice.

08.06.2025 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained, then held in basement of federal building in Los Angeles, some overnight Many undocumented immigrants who went to ICE check-in appointments at a federal building in L.A. this week were taken into custody, brought to the basement and held there, lawyers and family members say.

Immigrants at ICE check-ins detained, held in basement of federal building in Los Angeles, some overnight
https://cbsn.ws/4dRhx8f

07.06.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I hope there was unscripted funnel cake!

19.05.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations, Nancy! I really appreciate your unflinching candor.

30.04.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

"Back the Blue" but with a picture of a donkey? *Cue cognitive dissonance*

29.04.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'We're citizens!': Oklahoma City family traumatized after ICE raids home, but they weren't suspects A woman says her family’s fresh start in Oklahoma turned into a nightmare after federal immigration agents raided their home, taking their phones, laptops, and life savings – even though they were …

Please highlight this story.

ICE stormed into the wrong house, trashed the place, and made women/girls stand outside in the rain in their underwear. ICE also stole phones, laptops, and cash savings from the family, who moved to OKC two weeks ago.

kfor.com/news/local/w...

29.04.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 22005    πŸ” 13785    πŸ’¬ 1292    πŸ“Œ 2222

First G20 movie, and now a Heads of State movie.

Thank you, but no.

I don't need movies showing the leader of a country saving the day singlehandedly with MMA skills and tight muzzle control.

It seems gratuitous when we have a dictator wannabe who would love to be seen as super heroic.

24.04.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a red and black plaid shirt is sitting down and looking at the camera . ALT: a man in a red and black plaid shirt is sitting down and looking at the camera .

Rock that pompadour!

19.04.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're right. I meant to @ unroll(dot)skywriter(dot)blue

18.04.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@unroll.skywriter.blue please unroll

18.04.2025 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@threadwriter.bsky.social please unroll

18.04.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Fourth Circuit Rejected Trump Administration Appeal of Abrego Garcia Case Another blow to the Administration.

NEWS: The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals has resoundingly rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to block an order requiring it to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

17.04.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3980    πŸ” 766    πŸ’¬ 94    πŸ“Œ 32

I’m going to say something that shouldn’t be controversial but will be. If you are a Christian, you can support border control and immigration being legal vs illegal. You CANNOT celebrate deportations and get off on the cruelty, and be a real Christ follower. Period

16.04.2025 02:53 β€” πŸ‘ 41934    πŸ” 7523    πŸ’¬ 2039    πŸ“Œ 482

Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.

15.04.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 64556    πŸ” 17822    πŸ’¬ 1746    πŸ“Œ 947
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a man is sitting at a table eating a plate of food and says `` i 'm hungry '' . ALT: a man is sitting at a table eating a plate of food and says `` i 'm hungry '' .

My favorite place in Waynesboro GA does an amazing fried pork chop. It's like the size of a plate! Taylor's BBQ!

15.04.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a robe is standing in a courtyard with other men ALT: a man in a robe is standing in a courtyard with other men

Somehow, I always get tagged to do the Pilate reading.

15.04.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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two men standing on a street with the words i 'm trying to do the right thing on the bottom ALT: two men standing on a street with the words i 'm trying to do the right thing on the bottom

Jack Ryan would have solved this El Salvador prison thing already.

15.04.2025 03:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@unroll.skywriter.blue please and thanks!

14.04.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

But what about the rest of the 90% that don't have a criminal record? What about those who never received due process?

This is good, but there is much more to be done.

And praying by God's grace that he's still alive!

10.04.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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