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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

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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Joel Waterman 🧢🦔🐻☪☮𝔼✡ℹ️☯✝🗽🇺🇸🎲 @xtrole.bsky.social · 21h

“Those involved
must immediately resign from all
positions within their state and local
Young Republican organizations.”

Young Republicans:

"We are appalled by the vile and inexcusable
language revealed in the Politico article
published today. Such behavior is
disgraceful, unbecoming of any Republican,
and stands in direct opposition to the values
our movement represents. Those involved
must immediately resign from all
positions within their state and local
Young Republican organizations. We must
hold ourselves to the highest standards of
integrity, respect, and professionalism."

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
YOUNG REPUBLICAN NATIONAL FEDERATION

Source: https://x.com/yrnational/status/1978188660915777973?s=46

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Steve Vitoff @stevevitoff.bsky.social · 5h

Charlie Sykes: "...the national Young Republicans moved swifty 2purge the bigots...the board of directors [declared] they were “appalled by the vile&inexcusable language revealed in...Politico” & demanded that everyone involved “must immediately resign from all positions within...YR organizations.”"

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

‘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/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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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 1h

Seems bad. 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

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 3h

Brilliant…

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 4h

Mike Johnson is upset that millions of people will protest kings on Saturday for the love of America.

NO
KINGS,
For the love of America.

October 18
NoKings.org

Picture of Statue of Liberty.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 4h

Even Fox thinks he’s gone too far.

Tweet by Sam Stein: “Looks like Hegseth’s old employer, Fox News, has refused to sign his press requirements.” The image below is a joint statement from ABC News, CBS News, CNN, FOX News Media, and NBC News, explaining their refusal to agree to the Pentagon’s new journalist requirements that threaten core journalistic protections.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 5h

Fall colours by Dow’s Lake in #Ottawa…

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 6h

www.wrkf.org/local-region...

#ElbowsUp

Trump’s comments are hurting Canadian tourism in Louisiana. Lt. Gov. Nungesser wants an apology

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said he’s heard from many Canadians who are avoiding the state, including upcoming festivals in Acadiana, because of Trump’s comments.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 6h

robbreport.com/food-drink/w...

@charlieangus104.bsky.social is correct:

“new figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that exports fell a staggering 96.8 percent in June this year compared to 2024.”

#ElbowsUp #Boycott

U.S. Wine Exports to Canada Have Plummeted 97%

The trade war President Trump has sparked with Canada has caused Canadians to purchase nearly $130 million less wine this year.

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JEM @jessica-em.bsky.social · 20h

No Tyrants 2.0 will send a message that Canadians and Americans together are champions of democracy and that power belongs to the people.
Friends in Ottawa: join Indivisible Ottawa on the York Steps next to the U.S. Embassy. Friends elsewhere: find an event near you ( 2500+ worldwide!).

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 7h

#ElbowsUp

Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 3d

85% drop of American liquor sales to Canada.
We were their biggest market.
Now we're done.
Bye bye mon cowboy.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

www.cbc.ca

BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 7h

#ElbowsUp

Man In The High Castle 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🗞️⚖️📚🤬 @davek67.bsky.social · 8h

🚨⚖️📚Charlie Angus says Canada’s boycott is smashing the “MAGA economy”: US wine sales -96.8%, spirits -85%, travel losses up to $29B. Canadians are shifting to domestic brands (+78% Ontario wineries). Message to US CEOs: speak up against democratic abuse or keep losing your market. It won’t return.

CANADA CRUSHES THE MAGA ECONOMY

YouTube video by Charlie Angus

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 2d

I’m bringing a camera to the #NoTyrants protest in #Ottawa at the U.S. Embassy on Saturday.

#ElbowsUp

Indivisible Ottawa CANADA @indivisibleottawa.bsky.social · 6d

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 11h

Wow. Trump's masked federal agents tear-gassed a crowd in Chicago and ended up gassing a bunch of local Chicago cops who were there to *deescalate tensions.* One local cop was captured on film washing out his eyes with a hose:

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

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Igor Sushko @igorsushko.bsky.social · 11h

💥 Russia: Ufimsky Oil Refinery struck by Ukrainian drones in the rain — 1,450km away from Ukraine.
The refinery has a capacity to produce 7.5 million tons of fuel per year.

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BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 10h

“More than 100 schools have closed”

#Flu

T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 10h

The new normal.

Prof Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 14h

Japan is reporting a flu epidemic much earlier than is usual. This early season could have implications for other countries via international travel so do get your flu vaccines (if you can) soon! 🧪 #HealthPolicy

BrianMCarroll @brianmcarroll.bsky.social · 11h

Over 2500 #NoKings protests in the U.S. this #Saturday…

#NoTyrants #ElbowsUp

Indivisible ❌👑 @handle.invalid · 1d

Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com

Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings