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fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 13m

Mr Sprocket voice: “Young REPUBLICANS! Get in my office!” www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 58m

JD Vance when republicans praise Hitler: “We shouldn’t ruin their life over a text message.”

JD Vance when everyone laughs about Charlie Kirk dying: “Deport them! Fire them! Make a list with who they are!”

PS Trump rapes children

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fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

Won’t someone think of the landlords?!?!?? chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...

ICE activity putting stress on Chicago's building managers, who warn rents could rise

Frightened by federal agents, some tenants can't pay rent on time after missing work, while maintenance staff aren't showing up to job sites. Property owners and managers worry continued ICE activity ...

chicago.suntimes.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

Gravy seals www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Number of out-of-shape Texas Guardsmen sent home from Chicago goes up

The Texas National Guard said seven soldiers "who did not meet mission requirements" were called back home. Previously, the number was pegged at four.

www.expressnews.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

NATIONAL GUARD TO TEXAS ASAP!!! www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Man dead, 2 officers wounded in San Antonio shootout, says SAPD chief

Police officers were already nearby and went to investigate the call. They encountered a man who was taunting them through a fence, making gestures at the officers.

www.expressnews.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

One problem is that I still don’t know what this movie is about other than people telling me to see it

variety.com/2025/film/bo...

‘One Battle After Another’ Projected to Lose $100 Million Theatrically as ‘Smashing Machine’ and Others Also Struggle Due to Oversized Budgets

Why "The Smashing Machine," "One Battle After Another" and other buzzy films are failing to make a profit at the box office.

variety.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

Predicted FOX spin: “That’s just typical text messaging talk.” www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

JD Vance tries to downplay leak of disgusting Young Republican chats

For the vice president to suggest it’s “pearl clutching” to condemn those who were part of a racist group chat says a great deal about his judgment.

www.msnbc.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3h

And when all else fails, conservatives resort to “boys will be boys!” www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

JD Vance tries to downplay leak of disgusting Young Republican chats

For the vice president to suggest it’s “pearl clutching” to condemn those who were part of a racist group chat says a great deal about his judgment.

www.msnbc.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 4h

If you get scammed by Trump in 2025 then you deserve it www.thedailybeast.com/furious-maga...

Furious MAGA Customers Say They Got ‘Scammed’ by Trump Watches

The majority of reviewers on Trustpilot gave Trump Watches one star.

www.thedailybeast.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 6h

Mouth agape www.notus.org/health-scien...

'Fluoride Disconnects One from God': Inside the Weekly Call With RFK Jr.'s MAHA Hype Squad

A growing weekly call gives insight into RFK Jr.'s biggest allies, showcasing how a fringe movement now holds legitimate power.

www.notus.org

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 7h

“Why do people keep saying we’re Nazis? Anyway, Hitler’s cool.”

kansasreflector.com/2025/10/14/k...

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat • Kansas Reflector

Politico reports the chairman and vice chairman of Kansas Young Republicans participated in racist, antisemitic encrypted chats with GOP political peers.

kansasreflector.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 7h

Enterprise rental car pit maneuvers you and unidentified guys jump out with guns:

“why DiD tHeY rUn?”

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 22h

That’s crazy that conservatives aren’t big newspaper readers www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...

The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay

Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.

www.forbes.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 23h

Charlie Kirk is in hell www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk...

Trump to award Charlie Kirk posthumous Medal of Freedom: Live Updates

President Trump is set to award the Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk posthumously on Tuesday.

www.newsweek.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 23h

1. Jared
2. L
3. E
4. T
5. O

www.slashfilm.com/1996682/tron...

5 Reasons Why Tron: Ares Flopped At The Box Office - SlashFilm

Tron: Ares flopped during its opening weekend at the box office, so let's take a moment to break down how things went so wrong for the Disney sci-fi tentpole.

www.slashfilm.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 23h

Trump rapes children and murders civilians www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-r...

CNN issues major 'breaking news' alert in worst blow to Donald Trump yet

CNN's regular broadcast was halted for breaking news about US President Donald Trump and disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein

www.express.co.uk

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fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 23h

So the U.S. is just doing out-and-out terrorism now? Not even hiding it? www.bbc.com/news/article...

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela coast, killing six

President Trump said the vessel belonged to "narcoterrorists" and that it was "trafficking narcotics." US officials have not provided evidence to this claim.

www.bbc.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 1d

Older Republicans say it out loud to get elected www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 1d

Is there a person on the planet watching Chad Powers?

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 2d

But wait until they release the Kraken! www.newsweek.com/trump-admin-...

Trump admin suffers blow in James Comey case

The Trump administration lost a bid to delay evidence sharing in the DOJ’s case against ex-FBI Director James Comey.

www.newsweek.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 2d

ICE is now reportedly boarding planes at Midway to forcibly remove people

America has fallen

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 2d

NATIONAL GUARD TO MISSISSIPPI NOW www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

9 killed in separate shootings as Mississippi schools celebrate homecoming

Six people died in the downtown area of the small town of Leland to the state's west, and a pregnant woman was among the dead in a shooting on the east side of the state, officials said.

www.nbcnews.com

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fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3d

Today is the 25th anniversary of a car going the wrong way on the interstate hitting me head on.

If I’ve learned anything from these extra years I got it’s that you should die young.

Keep on rocking and rolling!

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 3d

WE NEED TO SEND THE NATIONAL GUARD TO SOUTH CAROLINA apnews.com/article/sout...

4 people were killed and 20 more were injured in a shooting at a bar in South Carolina, sheriff says

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on the idyllic South Carolina island of St. Helena left four people dead and at least 20 injured.

apnews.com

fakenickrees.bsky.social @fakenickrees.bsky.social · 4d

Mississippi is what conservatives think Portland is

www.wlbt.com/2025/10/11/3...

3 shootings in Mississippi related to football events leave multiple dead and injured

Three high schools across Mississippi were the scenes of shootings on Friday night.

www.wlbt.com