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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

Reminder: kings are optional. Democracy is mandatory!

#NoKingsDay #NoKingsProtest #NoKingsDayOct18th #NoKings #WeAreNotGoingBack #DemocracyNotMonarch

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

We already lived through a 35-day shutdown under Trump. The lesson wasn’t learned — just repeated. A shutdown isn’t strategy — it’s dysfunction dressed up as politics. When both sides play chicken, the only ones who crash are the people who actually keep the country running.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 4d

They’re playing chicken with us, but forgot: we’re the car.

#GovernmentShutdown #Politics #shutdown2025 #shutdown #shutdowncrisis

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 11d

It’s hard to talk about “peace” when someone sent troops on their own citizens, backed violent crackdowns, and undermined trust in elections. You can’t claim credit for ending conflicts abroad while stoking them at home.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 11d

So the Nobel committee skipped the guy who broke up wars… because he also broke up the peace at home?
#NobelPeacePrize #TrumpNobelPeacePrize #trumpnobelprize #Nobel #PeacePrize #NobelPeacePrize2025

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 13d

The moment troops show up to handle political fights, the system stops being about laws — and starts being about who has the muscle. That’s why this matters.
#NationalGuard #LawAndOrder #MilitaryOverreach #Chicago

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 15d

Deploying troops to U.S. cities for political disputes sets a dangerous precedent. The National Guard’s role is to protect in crisis, not enforce loyalty. Civil power should never rely on military force.
#NationalGuard, #NationalGuardDeployment, #HandsOffChicago

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 19d

Elon Musk is calling on people to cancel Netflix over a kids’ show that ended in 2023. The show is still on the platform, but tying it to current events fuels outrage without solving anything.
#CancelNetflix #Musk #CancelCulture #netflixcancellation #Netflix #BoycottNetflix

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 20d

The federal government shutdown has started. Hundreds of thousands of workers face delayed pay, critical services are disrupted, and economic data is on hold. Meanwhile, Congress remains deadlocked. This isn’t about politics—it’s about real costs for people.

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 20d

Capitol’s closed for business — sorry, “blame the other guy”. Meanwhile, markets wobble and workers hold IOUs. #Shutdown #GovernmentShutdown #TRUMPSHUTDOWN2025 #SchumerShutdown #CapitolClosed

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 21d

The government shutdown is fueling market instability and driving a surge in gold as investors seek safety. This disrupts public services, harms workers, and shakes economic confidence at the same time.

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 21d

When the stock market flashes “Going Down!” and gold raises its hand with a life preserver. Investors: Queue up.
#Gold #GoldSurge #StockMarket #WallStreet #FlightToGold

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 21d

The U.S. government shutdown means federal workers go unpaid, public services are halted, and critical programs pause. It damages trust, disrupts daily life, and shows a failure to keep essential functions running.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 21d

Oops — U.S. Government: temporarily closed. VIPs still ink deals through the backdoor. 🚪#GovernmentShutdown #ShutItDown #ClosedUntilFurtherNotice #ThisIsTrumpsShutdown #Furlough #PaycheckPause

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 24d

The walkout during Netanyahu’s UN speech shows how much diplomacy has turned into optics. It made headlines but didn’t change policy, save hostages, or ease civilian suffering. Real lives in Gaza and Israel are being lost while leaders stage symbolic gestures instead of solutions.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 24d

Diplomats walked out of Netanyahu’s speech like it was a bad movie. Chairs everywhere left speechless.
#Netanyahu #Gaza #UNMassWalkout #UNGA

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 24d

The UN floor turned into pure optics. A walkout makes a viral clip, but it doesn’t move policy, free hostages, or reduce civilian harm. Israel doubles down; critics harden. The people paying the price in Gaza and Israel get theater instead of outcomes.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

Argentina faces another financial crisis. Inflation is high, reserves are weak, and the U.S. may step in with a $20B bailout. It could calm markets short term, but it shows Argentina still relies on outside rescues instead of lasting stability.

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

Popcorn’s out: IMF, Trump, Congress, all watching Milei dance on dollar strings. Spoiler: the puppet show ends the same way—tangled cords, broken stage.
#Argentina #Milei #USRescue #PesoProblems #ArgentinaCrisis #IMF

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

Reports say DOJ may indict former FBI Director James Comey over 2020 testimony. The timing and pressure raise real concerns about whether justice is being applied fairly or politically. Trust in institutions is at stake.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

Breaking: Former FBI director Comey may face charges — The Circus Edition. Another season of “Law & Order: DC Unit” nobody asked for.
#Comey #IndictmentWatch #VirginiaCourt #DOJDrama #FederalCourt

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

This situation is messed up because leaders are presenting a hypothesis as if it were settled science. Large studies show no proven link between Tylenol in pregnancy and autism. Overstating weak evidence undermines trust, scares parents, and confuses public health.

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

RFK Jr. just discovered Tylenol is the boogeyman. Next week: how toast causes climate change. #RFKjr #Tylenol #AutismClaims #ConspiracySnacks #AutismClaims

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The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 29d

SCOTUS may scrap a 90-year precedent that shields agency independence. If presidents can fire commissioners at will, watchdogs risk turning political, undermining stability and balance.

The Sketchy Republic @sketchyrepublic.bsky.social · 29d

90 years of agency independence: under threat. SCOTUS now auditioning to see how big presidents can get. Grab the popcorn — this Jenga tower might come crashing. #HumphreysExecutor #IndependenceAtRisk #SCOTUSWatch #AgencyIndependence #RuleOfLaw #SCOTUS

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