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Brendan Roche
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Boston Sports Fan
Architecture Grad
Mansfield MA Select Board Member
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.

If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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🚨Training Schedule for 11/16 - 11/22🚨

1-2pm ET on 11/17- So You Want to Run for Office?

7-8pm ET on 11/18- Recruiting Strong Candidates to Run for Office

1-2pm ET on 11/19- What is a Democratic Precinct Chair?

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November 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Troy Parrott's 96th-minute winner keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive!

The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.

Remarkable scenes in Budapest.
November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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NOTHING BEATS INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL AT IT'S BEST. NOTHING 🇮🇪
November 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena
Remarkable Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off
Ireland's World Cup dream is alive and well after a remarkable, come-from-behind victory in Budapest, beating Hungary 3-2 at the Puskas Arena.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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What we know, 3pm on Wednesday:

[In 4 parts]

—CA's Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems gain leg seats in VA & NJ
—Dems win NJ & VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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FIFA's World Cup ticket sales are the latest example of capitalism's propensity to suck the money and fun out of everything.

Luckily, @travelfutbolfan.bsky.social,is here with his experience, insight, humor and advice on how to enjoy the World Cup next summer.

shows.acast.com/the-blazing-...
Navigating the Wild World Cup Ticket and Travel Gauntlet | The Blazing Musket Podcast
Getting to the World Cup in the US won't be easy or affordable, TravelFutbolFan is here to help and tell us why...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Here’s last night’s story about Bari Weiss, CBS News, Paramount Skydance, and why the Upper West Side is a lot more than just “Seinfeld territory.” youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ
Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
YouTube video by LastWeekTonight
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October 13, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#NoKings
It was a great day to see friends from across the region, standout and speak up! Standing together to protest the attacks on our constitution is needed now more than ever. We the people have a voice and we will not be silenced!

#MansfieldMA
#WrenthemMA
#FoxboroughMA
#NorfolkMA
#AttleboroMA
October 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
What an incredible day to be in Mansfield!

Celebrating Abolition Day with TRDU. I was honored to speak with Beth about the Town's budget. It was great to also see State Rep Ted Philips and Select Board, Kostas Loukas attending as well!

#MansfieldMA
#AbolitionDay
#Mansfield250
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
An exciting Saturday of activities!

Abolition Day is Saturday 10-4! Mansfield’s South Common in front of the Town Hall.

The fun continues at Xfinity Center with food trucks, bonfire and fireworks for Mansfield 250!

#AbolitionDay
#MansfieldMA250
#MansfieldMA
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings
October 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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🚨 🚨

Pop Quiz!

Every American should know the basics of our Founding, don’t you agree?

The history, and the Constitution itself?

Well, to make sure you know it, and as part of my virtual Democracy Academy, let me give you a quick pop quiz.

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October 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Another incredible event for the 250th Celebration!
Congratulations and thank you to Rob, Nancy and the entire committee for a successful event!
Thank you to Flint Farm for being incredible hosts and most importantly for the ice cream!
#MansfieldMA #MansfieldMA250 #FlintFarm
October 4, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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WALKED OFF INTO A CLINCH!!!
September 27, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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YOUR BOSTON RED SOX ARE POSTSEASON BOUND!
September 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
POSTSEASON BASEBALL BABY!
@redsox.com #redsox
September 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
What an incredible day for the first Labor Day Parade in Boston!
Solidarity with all workers who built this country and continue to stand and fight for a better world!
#LaborDay2025
#LaborDay
September 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Please visit gofund.me/0f9d3716 to donate and learn more.

Bring Tchikano Home.
August 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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remember folks, we cant have gun restrictions because if we do the federal government will occupy our streets, imprison people without due process, ship dissidents to foreign gulags and things of that nature
August 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Happy 250th Mansfield!
This past weekend we celebrated 250 years of Mansfield on the weekend of its incorporation on August 23rd!
I was thrilled to be able to attend the celebration ceremony with Sen. Feeney, Rep. Philips, Rep. Scanlon, Rep. Chaisson and fellow SB member Maureen Doherty.
August 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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It’s wild, absolutely wild, how for EVERY. SINGLE. CITY. Trump wants to militarize I can post data showing how crime is plummeting in all of them without any federal invasion…

… and the press KEEPS stenographing the naked bad-faith claims about “fighting crime!” in the headlines.

Infuriating.
Giant YTD drops in Chicago for basically all crimes.

Huge 4-reductions in Chicago for all violence. Murders are down FIFTY PERCENT.

Property crimes are dropping, tho still higher than before. But MRAPs don’t stop theft.

This is all pretext. Yet the WaPo subhed frames it as a “crime” issue.
August 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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We're at a "Play & Preview" showcase of what's new and what's next for Walt Disney World. A presentation is about to begin.

Watch this space ...
August 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will open in the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World on Nov. 7, 2025.
August 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM