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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 33m

“The upcoming No Kings has set off klaxons for Republican lawmakers…Some in party leadership are going further by branding it a pro-terrorism demonstration—an unambiguously false allegation meant to get ahead of a potentially massive protest against the president.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/no-kings-r...

‘No Kings’ Has Republicans in Disarray

Why GOP lawmakers are spreading fear about the upcoming rally.

www.thebulwark.com

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 2h

And here is Mike Lawler, all thumbs up and smiles with the current Chair of the NY State Young Republicans Bobby Walker who:

*Referred to rape as 'epic'

*Regularly used the homophobic epitaph 'f----t'

*Mimicked Trump and said 'I prefer my war heroes not be captured'

#NY17

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 3h

Here is GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, all smiles with the Chair of the NY State Young Republicans Peter Giunta who:

*Said ‘I love Hitler’

*Referred to blacks as ‘the watermelon people’

*Said ‘if your pilot is a she and she looks ten shades darker than someone from Sicily, just end it there.’

#NY17

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 1d

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1h

LEAKED CHATS FROM LEADERS OF YOUNG REPUBLICAN GROUPS EXPOSE RACIST, ANTISEMITIC, PRO-HITLER VIEWS AND ADVOCACY FOR KILLING POLITICAL OPPONENTS.

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nlh2.bsky.social @nlh2.bsky.social · 42m

Excellent!

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1h

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2h

I’m pretty sure they don’t even let you *run* for Congress as a Republican unless you’ve got at least one (1) restraining order from a former girlfriend half your age.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 2h

Republican Rep. Cory Mills allegedly threatened to release nude images of a 26-year-old woman and to harm her future boyfriends after she ended their relationship.

Now, a judge just ordered Mills, 45, not to come within 500 feet of the defendant & ruled that she is “a victim of dating violence.”

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and barred the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 2h

There is simply no equivalent, not even close, of this anywhere on the center or far left. There is no ‘both sides’ here, media.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 7h

"Together, the messages reveal a culture where racist, antisemitic and violent rhetoric circulate freely — and where the Trump-era loosening of political norms has made such talk feel less taboo among those positioning themselves as the party’s next leaders."

Can't call them fascists?

‘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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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 1h

If there are similar messages to be released between these utterly disturbed Young Republicans and actual Republican elected officials dumb enough to engage in these conversations (besides the one Vermont State Senator mentioned in the Politico piece), then this could turn into a full-blown scandal.

Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 1h

This is disgusting. And I can GUARANTEE you that lots of dumps are going to come out about lots of Republican electeds who are way too close to the people in these texts. 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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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 4h

Remember when Stephen Miller claimed the Chicago apartment raid was on a building “filled with Tren de Aragua terrorists”?

Well, DHS has now dropped the number of alleged TdA members arrested in the building from 2 to 1.

Just one "verified" Tren de Aragua member and one U.S. citizen with an active warrant were among the 37, DHS said, without saying how it had verified that gang affiliation. Others taken that day, the agency said, were "illegal aliens."

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2h

Some of those people are currently on the staff of elected Republicans, in fact. They’re part of the present of the GOP.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Governor Wes Moore @govwesmoore.bsky.social · 1h

Most of us can trace our roots back to somewhere outside of this country. Maryland is a community of immigrants. It’s one of our biggest strengths.

This month and every month, we honor the hard work of Maryland’s Hispanic community. Together, we are stronger.

Governor Wes Moore listening as children sing on staircase.

Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Miller smiling for photo with child.

Governor Wes Moore speaking at lectern, with hand over chest.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1h

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 1h

There is no conceivable argument that these ships, even if we assume they were carrying narcotics, could not be dealt with in some other way. I think we can just drop the caveats and say: This is mass murder.

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 5h

Unless and until some kind of compelling legal and moral argument is presented as to why this is a legitimate use of deadly force, this is just…mass murder.

Amarnath Amarasingam @amaramarasingam.bsky.social · 6h

The military has now killed 27 people as if they were enemy soldiers in a war zone and not criminal suspects. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 9h

Union for US Capitol Police:

"My officers are on duty today protecting the Capitol complex.. Friday, they missed their first FULL paycheck.The longer the shutdown drags on, the harder it becomes for my officers. Banks & landlords do not give my officers a pass because we are in shutdown.."

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 9h

Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) says "the tables will turn someday," suggests that ICE agents will be prosecuted for their actions once Trump admin is out of office

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 9h

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 22h

You need to see this:

“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 11h

I like and respect Gov. Mills, I really do.

But she’s already said she’d only serve one term if elected. Why would we nominate someone just for us to have to defend the seat in 6 years?

Graham Platner is 40. He brings a new vision of politics and can serve for quite a bit.

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Mark Hertling @markhertling.bsky.social · 11h

This new Pentagon press policy is not good for our press or our military.

And I’m saying that as a former soldier who knows the importance of a free press.
www.thebulwark.com/p/locking-do...

Locking Down the Pentagon Press Is Dangerous

Pete Hegseth’s proposed restrictions would harm the people whom both the military and the press are meant to serve.

www.thebulwark.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 11h

Republicans continue to postpone the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democrat elected to Congress, for a 14th day.

Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 10h

The American people know that Republicans shut down the government.

Democrats want to open it up immediately.

And decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 13h

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