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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Mar 26

Oh, it's quite easy. Become associated with a national security advisor. Get your contact on his phone. Bamboozle them. Sit back and watch as they sneak you into the chat without you even having to ask? Simple!

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Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · Mar 18

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Mar 18

That's a beautiful piece of art. I can imagine myself sitting on a porch, basking in the moment.

Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Mar 14

Out of curiosity as a editor-journo-consultant in South Africa, I'd be fascinated to know how you produce and distribute something of this scale without the oft-cited options like Sub stack.
Are you doing everything independently?

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Mar 13

Many are mourning the Death of the American Dream. James Adams coined it in 1931 as "not a dream of motor cars and high wages merely, but a dream of social order in which each person can attain their fullest potential, regardless of birth circumstances."(Paraphrased).
Is this the Dream for you?

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · Mar 10

Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico. An iconic photo of a great leader for our time.

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KAMALA NATION @kamalanation.bsky.social · Mar 1

Ending the night with this.
*Get your hankies*
A D-Day veteran called a gracious and humbled Zelenskyy a hero.

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Mar 1

Since we're tidying up North American geography....

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Julian Rademeyer @julianrademeyer.bsky.social · Feb 28

If you’re struggling to keep up with the Trump administration’s daily “flooding the zone”, this Substack by @olgalautman.bsky.social is an absolutely brilliant news source: trumptyrannytracker.substack.com/p/trump-tyra...

Trump Tyranny Tracker: Day 39

February 27, 2025

trumptyrannytracker.substack.com

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Feb 28

So the big "fight back" against Trump in the US is a 24 hour shopping boycott today?
I don't know how to say this diplomatically, but I think you are going to have to dig a little deeper than that, my revolutionary friends.

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Feb 19

"co-equal" shouldn't it just be "equal" ? Co-equal is not a word. Very odd phrase.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Feb 18

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Feb 19

Trump can say what he likes about my South Africa, but I say to him and his spawn: eggs don't cost $9 a dozen here. So fok you!

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Feb 19

Perhaps Trump can now clear all the Ukrainians out of Ukraine and flatten the bits of Ukraine Moscow hasn't already wiped out and turn it into a TrumpLand Black Sea resort paradise. It should have a special Putin ride called "Kiss Your Arse Goodbye".
Is there no one prepared to resist his lunacy.

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Feb 16

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 15

And on FOX NEWS, no less.

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Jan 17

What crap is this that the Washington Post have come up with? It's like it was dreamed up by a teenager.

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Jan 17

They obeyed in advance…AGAIN!

The Washington Post killed off its "Democracy Dies In Darkness" slogan.

New slogan: “Riveting Storytelling for All of America.”

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Jan 17

Democracy Dies In Darkness was better. They should have died defending that.

Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 29

This tweet, supposedly by Musk, has been shared a lot here and as amusing as it is I'm wondering if it is legit? I've trawled through his X feed (bleeding eyes, thank you) and I cannot see this on it.
Has anyone confirmed this is real thing?

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 28

An amusing little ditty about that sad son of our soil.

Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · Dec 28

Enjoy (and consider sharing if you like it) "Elon Musk," by Hounds! 🎧

Hounds, “Elon Musk” (Explicit)

YouTube video by Seth Abramson

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 24

Happy Festivus, one and all!

Jason Alexander @i-jasonalexander.bsky.social · Dec 23

Happy Festivus everyone. Always amazed this crazy episode birthed a real celebration that seems to be enjoyed by so many around the world. So may your feats be strong and your grievances few. Enjoy.

Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 20

Africa has the gift to keep on giving. Looking forward to my mushroom foraging experience in the new year.
www.newscientist.com/article/2460...

Magic mushrooms found in Africa are a species new to science

A fungus named Psilocybe ochraceocentrata is the closest relative of a widely cultivated psychedelic mushroom, giving clues to their evolutionary origins

www.newscientist.com

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 19

Another former South African covering us in glory...It's like Trump's America is catnip for them.

Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Dec 19

“Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, reportedly asked the newspaper’s editorial board to ‘take a break’ from writing about Donald Trump”

LA Times owner asks editorial board to ‘take a break’ from writing about Trump – report

Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who said paper is ‘echo chamber’, also blocked paper’s board from endorsing Harris

www.theguardian.com

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · Dec 19

“Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the Los Angeles Times, reportedly asked the newspaper’s editorial board to ‘take a break’ from writing about Donald Trump”

LA Times owner asks editorial board to ‘take a break’ from writing about Trump – report

Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong, who said paper is ‘echo chamber’, also blocked paper’s board from endorsing Harris

www.theguardian.com

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 15

A carbon copy of our guy Colton. Does the same thing. Twice a day.

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Andrew Trench @andrewtrench.bsky.social · Dec 13

Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trumps father-in-law and named as Trump's Middle East adviser, is portrayed as a billionaire lawyer. Records show he’s neither: SCOA Nigeria PLC, his business, made under $66,000 profit last year, and his stake is worth $1.53. Pass another bowl of popcorn.

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