Lora Brooks

[Lora Brooks @ambrwb]

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[Lora Brooks @ambrwb]

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[Lora Brooks @ambrwb]

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[𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 @txsalth2o]

I’m new to soccer so help me out here:

Libs want the USMNT, which is made up of primarily Blacks and Latinos, to lose to the team of white Europeans, because our president made sure a Black player who had an unjust call against him was able to play?

[Lora Brooks @ambrwb]

Every single damn day

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[Tommo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @LUFC1992_v2]

A BIG THANK YOU 🇺🇸
(apologies for the very long post)

Tonight we head home after what has been the trip of a lifetime for me and Mrs T.

When we landed in Chicago four weeks ago we had an itinerary, an RV booking and some World Cup tickets. As I sit here in the same airport waiting for our flight home (and for England v Mexico to begin) I realise what we didn’t plan for was how much we’d fall in love with America.

We’ve driven over 3,000 miles across 12 incredible states, cruised down Route 66, encountered tornadoes and heatwaves, camped under the stars, wandered through world-class cities, explored small towns we’d never heard of before, eaten some of the best barbecue, Cajun food, deep dish, cheesesteaks and burgers we’ve ever had, sampled fantastic local beers, celebrated the 4th of July in Philadelphia, spotted license plates from 41 states and watched 5 unforgettable World Cup matches alongside fans from all over the world.

But what has made this trip truly special hasn’t been the places.

It’s been the people.

To everyone who stopped to chat, welcomed us, recommended a restaurant, suggested a hidden gem, answered one of my many questions on here, shared advice, wished us safe travels, or simply took an interest in our journey… THANK YOU 🫶.

Like Keith from Louisiana, who I chatted with whilst filling up with gas at Buc-ee’s in Leeds, AL. Keith owns a couple of farms and took the time to educate me on the plans for huge data centers in his home state and also the origins of the Eisenhower interstate system. Thank you Keith.

Or the lady from South Carolina who we chatted to whilst sititng on the bleachers at the Field of Dreams. She was also on a road trip with her family and whose husband had briefly left that trip to fly to LA to watch the USMNT’s opening game.

And so many more encounters like these along the way.

The warmth, humour and generosity we’ve experienced everywhere we’ve gone has been overwhelming. I’ve learnt that many Americans feel their country has a negative reputation elsewhere but for us that couldn’t be further from the truth. Everywhere we have been there has been nothing but friendliness, good humour and love.

In my experience social media can often feel divided, but over the past few weeks our experience on here has reminded me just how brilliant it can be. I’ve loved the conversations, the recommendations, the laughs, and getting to share this adventure with so many people.

This World Cup trip has given us memories we’ll treasure forever, but it’s the people we’ve met, both in person and online, that we’ll remember most.

Thank you, America, for your hospitality, your kindness, and for making us feel so welcome. We leave with incredible memories, phones full of photos, suitcases that are heavier than when we arrived, and already a growing list of places we want to come back and visit.

This won’t be goodbye.

Just… see you next time.

🇺🇸🤍

(and I’m forever sorry for mistaking biscuits and gravy for scones and mushrooms)

[Steve Mudflap McGrew’s REMASCULATE podcast @REMASCULATE]

"18,830 ConEd customers without power while Taylor Swift lights up the garden like an effing Christmas tree." No AC at Penn Station. Elderly and disabled residents losing power in the heat. And then the Empire State Building lit up blue for the wedding while locals were being asked to conserve energy. The juxtaposition was not lost on anyone. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on Friday — and while 1,000 rich and/or famous guests celebrated inside, New Yorkers outside were dealing with street closures, Penn Station chaos, and Con Edison shutting off power to thousands of customers during a heatwave. Full story at the link below. 🔗

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📷: Getty Images; figtion via Twitter

[Don Lewis @DonLew87]

Don’t care what you think of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. But can we all agree that basically shutting down Midtown NYC on a sweltering hot summer day for your wedding is next-level selfish?

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

A German soccer fan is brought to tears over how nice he’s been treated in America

He says he was afraid to come to America for the FIFA World Cup because European media portrays America as dangerous. He’s spent weeks in America and can’t believe how it’s the exact opposite

“I fall in love with this country, and this was so emotional. I even cried in the stadium”

“Following the German soccer team from Houston to Boston. Sebastian was afraid of coming over, saying that the news in Europe painted a picture of America being dangerous. But at every stop, from the moment he landed, he says everyone has treated him with kindness and respect and has not felt unsafe.”

“Americans are not rude. Germans are not rude. If we are together, we can achieve great things”

The media is the enemy of the people and it seems to be true everywhere

I looked into data and found the real problem

90%+ of the mainstream media in America is Left leaning

And in Europe, over 80%+ of their mainstream media is Left leaning

That’s the problem right there. Liberals are destroying societies with their control of the media

[Catholic Arena @CatholicArena]

🚨 Pope Leo XIV quotes Declaration of Independence as he celebrates USA's 250th anniversary and accepts Liberty Medal award

[Libs of TikTok @libsoftiktok]

Security for the Hollywood elite at Taylor Swift’s wedding which is fenced in

Suddenly they believe in walls and police

[Jessie Singer @JessieSingerNYC]

all the celebrities barricaded together in a giant arena during a historic blackout-risk heat wave IS a good set up for a dystopian sci-fi novel

[Vince Langman @LangmanVince]

Look at all of those global warming preaching celebrities heading to Taylor Swift's wedding in giant gas guzzling SUV's

[End Wokeness @EndWokeness]

Taylor Swift now believes in walls, guns, and police. Oh, and straight marriage.

Welcome to the far-right.

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Robin Williams’ emotional tribute to the American Flag leaves an entire stadium speechless — then in tears.

Is there a single Hollywood star who would give this performance today?

Total Patriot.

RIP Legend 🇺🇸

[AshleyStevens @The_Acumen]

Having a wedding during a major holiday weekend, in one of the countries largest cities, impacting millions of people, during a heat wave where the mayor is asking people to turn their AC up, is Marie Antoinette levels of disconnect. Coming to Disney+ Fall 2026.

[Buzz Patterson @BuzzPatterson]

This is surprisingly beautiful. @McConaughey lays out America’s 250th Birthday. Watch this and listen to the words.

This is powerful.

[Maria Figuereo🇩🇴 @figtion]

I’m sorry but if you don’t think a billionaire shutting down one of the busiest streets in nyc ON THE 4TH OF JULY so she can have a wedding in a castle built inside a basketball court, is not the epitome of out of touch and “let them eat cake” then you just don’t care about people.

[Sachin Jose @Sachinettiyil]

Miriam Washut, who beat students from all 50 states to win President Donald Trump's Presidential 1776 Award and a $150,000 scholarship, is Catholic.