John Reecer
@johnreecer.bsky.social
Journalist. Louisville📍Football, Basketball, and Movies. Hopeful/Hopeless Notre Dame Football and Kentucky Basketball Fan. “Gratitude makes optimism sustainable.” Dudes Rock.
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John Reecer
@johnreecer.bsky.social
· Nov 12
Generation Apathy
Life and times at the apex of indifference.
johnreecer.substack.com
Hi. I wrote something. Been filled with many thoughts lately, as most of us have.
I know there's been a lot of think pieces over the last few days and it's exhausting at this point. But I had to let my thoughts pour out. Maybe this helps you. I hope it does.
johnreecer.substack.com/p/generation...
I know there's been a lot of think pieces over the last few days and it's exhausting at this point. But I had to let my thoughts pour out. Maybe this helps you. I hope it does.
johnreecer.substack.com/p/generation...
She's just so very bad at this
Immediately gets proven wrong in the middle of this, and then goes with a "they're suggesting...." excuse
She can't find an excuse that Trump is inciting violence! Beyond disgraceful
Immediately gets proven wrong in the middle of this, and then goes with a "they're suggesting...." excuse
She can't find an excuse that Trump is inciting violence! Beyond disgraceful
Q: The president has accused the other side of encouraging political violence. Isn't that exactly what the president is doing when he says members of Congress should be killed?
LEAVITT: Why aren't you talking about what these members of Congress are doing to encourage and incite violence?
LEAVITT: Why aren't you talking about what these members of Congress are doing to encourage and incite violence?
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
She's just so very bad at this
Immediately gets proven wrong in the middle of this, and then goes with a "they're suggesting...." excuse
She can't find an excuse that Trump is inciting violence! Beyond disgraceful
Immediately gets proven wrong in the middle of this, and then goes with a "they're suggesting...." excuse
She can't find an excuse that Trump is inciting violence! Beyond disgraceful
I know this line of thinking gets overused a lot
But *if* Obama had posted toward Republican lawmakers what Trump posted today, Obama would've been removed from office by the end of the week
But *if* Obama had posted toward Republican lawmakers what Trump posted today, Obama would've been removed from office by the end of the week
Republicans in Congress can’t be counted on to condemn their leader calling for the execution of their legislative colleagues.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
They are a profoundly pathetic and anti-American group of cucks.
November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I know this line of thinking gets overused a lot
But *if* Obama had posted toward Republican lawmakers what Trump posted today, Obama would've been removed from office by the end of the week
But *if* Obama had posted toward Republican lawmakers what Trump posted today, Obama would've been removed from office by the end of the week
Whewwwww boy
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Whewwwww boy
If Republicans don't wake up and do the easy choice that would also be good for their political careers, we're going to have a very, very nasty moment in this country's history
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
If Republicans don't wake up and do the easy choice that would also be good for their political careers, we're going to have a very, very nasty moment in this country's history
No one doing it like Pablo
Incredible piece here. Gaines is an evil, vile narcissist who only cares about her personal gain and grift
Incredible piece here. Gaines is an evil, vile narcissist who only cares about her personal gain and grift
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
No one doing it like Pablo
Incredible piece here. Gaines is an evil, vile narcissist who only cares about her personal gain and grift
Incredible piece here. Gaines is an evil, vile narcissist who only cares about her personal gain and grift
Obvious how this will all go down
Files will have a lot of circumstantial evidence and hearsay that paints Trump as a pedophile, people will be outraged, and bad faith actors like these dipshits and the media apparatus will move to defend him from being impeached
Christmas week is gonna get nuts
Files will have a lot of circumstantial evidence and hearsay that paints Trump as a pedophile, people will be outraged, and bad faith actors like these dipshits and the media apparatus will move to defend him from being impeached
Christmas week is gonna get nuts
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Obvious how this will all go down
Files will have a lot of circumstantial evidence and hearsay that paints Trump as a pedophile, people will be outraged, and bad faith actors like these dipshits and the media apparatus will move to defend him from being impeached
Christmas week is gonna get nuts
Files will have a lot of circumstantial evidence and hearsay that paints Trump as a pedophile, people will be outraged, and bad faith actors like these dipshits and the media apparatus will move to defend him from being impeached
Christmas week is gonna get nuts
....how tf do we manage to PISS OFF SWEDEN????
Do ya'll understand how hard that is???
Do ya'll understand how hard that is???
Swedish Deputy PM: Sweden needs to pick its friends wisely, and we are choosing Canada… So when we come to America, we come to Canada now.
November 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
....how tf do we manage to PISS OFF SWEDEN????
Do ya'll understand how hard that is???
Do ya'll understand how hard that is???
Question to Bluesky —
Without team context, does this remotely look like the resume of someone who deserves the best job in college basketball?
Without team context, does this remotely look like the resume of someone who deserves the best job in college basketball?
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Question to Bluesky —
Without team context, does this remotely look like the resume of someone who deserves the best job in college basketball?
Without team context, does this remotely look like the resume of someone who deserves the best job in college basketball?
In this calendar year, Kentucky basketball has an overall record of 12-12 vs. Power 5 opponents
And Mark Pope got a year *extension* on his contract this year because making a Sweet 16 is good enough for Mitch Barnhart
Kentucky has a major issue at Athletic Director. Time for people to realize it
And Mark Pope got a year *extension* on his contract this year because making a Sweet 16 is good enough for Mitch Barnhart
Kentucky has a major issue at Athletic Director. Time for people to realize it
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In this calendar year, Kentucky basketball has an overall record of 12-12 vs. Power 5 opponents
And Mark Pope got a year *extension* on his contract this year because making a Sweet 16 is good enough for Mitch Barnhart
Kentucky has a major issue at Athletic Director. Time for people to realize it
And Mark Pope got a year *extension* on his contract this year because making a Sweet 16 is good enough for Mitch Barnhart
Kentucky has a major issue at Athletic Director. Time for people to realize it
I maintain that the problem with Kentucky basketball has been the same since the 2019-20 season ended
The best players in the sport are not wearing a UK jersey
To spend $22 million on a roster and not have any of Peterson, Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa, Ament, Mikel, Yessoufou, or Acuff is malpractice
The best players in the sport are not wearing a UK jersey
To spend $22 million on a roster and not have any of Peterson, Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa, Ament, Mikel, Yessoufou, or Acuff is malpractice
Really good article on last night
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
From last night in New York:
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
November 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I maintain that the problem with Kentucky basketball has been the same since the 2019-20 season ended
The best players in the sport are not wearing a UK jersey
To spend $22 million on a roster and not have any of Peterson, Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa, Ament, Mikel, Yessoufou, or Acuff is malpractice
The best players in the sport are not wearing a UK jersey
To spend $22 million on a roster and not have any of Peterson, Boozer, Wilson, Dybantsa, Ament, Mikel, Yessoufou, or Acuff is malpractice
Really good article on last night
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
From last night in New York:
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky basketball team has no identity. The Wildcats are no closer to finding it than they were when the season started. And Mark Pope knows that as well as anyone.
This was the scene in MSG after an embarrassing loss: www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...
This Kentucky team has no identity. And the Cats are no closer to finding one
After a 17-point loss to Michigan State, Mark Pope made it clear that this UK basketball team has a lot of growing to do.
www.kentucky.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Really good article on last night
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
Losing to Michigan State — even embarrassingly — isn't the problem. The vibes for a preseason top ranked team after 5 games are terrible, no leadership from players, and the coach is acting like a lame duck
The team chemistry is toxic. There's real drama here
Just want it on record on this site that when the first Mark Pope to Kentucky rumor hit Twitter, I went nuts and said that decision would set the program back multiple years
Honeymoon is beyond over now. Goodwill is gone. I never liked his brand of basketball and he did nothing to deserve this job
Honeymoon is beyond over now. Goodwill is gone. I never liked his brand of basketball and he did nothing to deserve this job
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Just want it on record on this site that when the first Mark Pope to Kentucky rumor hit Twitter, I went nuts and said that decision would set the program back multiple years
Honeymoon is beyond over now. Goodwill is gone. I never liked his brand of basketball and he did nothing to deserve this job
Honeymoon is beyond over now. Goodwill is gone. I never liked his brand of basketball and he did nothing to deserve this job
Otega Oweh…..woof, man
Disastrous start to the season. Doesn’t remotely look like a starter, let alone the supposed SEC Player of the Year
Nothing works for this Kentucky roster if this is the case
Disastrous start to the season. Doesn’t remotely look like a starter, let alone the supposed SEC Player of the Year
Nothing works for this Kentucky roster if this is the case
November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Otega Oweh…..woof, man
Disastrous start to the season. Doesn’t remotely look like a starter, let alone the supposed SEC Player of the Year
Nothing works for this Kentucky roster if this is the case
Disastrous start to the season. Doesn’t remotely look like a starter, let alone the supposed SEC Player of the Year
Nothing works for this Kentucky roster if this is the case
Mark Pope spent $22 million on somehow having an even WORSE defense then last year
Dude had a whole lot of goodwill through his first season at Kentucky, and he’s about to set it completely on fire in a 7-day span
Dude had a whole lot of goodwill through his first season at Kentucky, and he’s about to set it completely on fire in a 7-day span
November 19, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Mark Pope spent $22 million on somehow having an even WORSE defense then last year
Dude had a whole lot of goodwill through his first season at Kentucky, and he’s about to set it completely on fire in a 7-day span
Dude had a whole lot of goodwill through his first season at Kentucky, and he’s about to set it completely on fire in a 7-day span
Having read and fallen in love with the original source material *after* having seen the first trailer — the casting of Ryan Gosling as this character is god-tier
You can't not imagine him while reading the book. Think this is a best actor nomination lock for 2027. I'll be there opening night
You can't not imagine him while reading the book. Think this is a best actor nomination lock for 2027. I'll be there opening night
i still have no clue how they're going to turn this very wild book into a movie but i'm excited to see them try
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VYs...
Project Hail Mary | Official Trailer 2
YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Having read and fallen in love with the original source material *after* having seen the first trailer — the casting of Ryan Gosling as this character is god-tier
You can't not imagine him while reading the book. Think this is a best actor nomination lock for 2027. I'll be there opening night
You can't not imagine him while reading the book. Think this is a best actor nomination lock for 2027. I'll be there opening night
It's deeply funny that Mike Johnson is so out of the loop when it comes to the plans of leadership
Dude is just a puppet and nothing more
Dude is just a puppet and nothing more
Thune indicates Senate is unlikely to amend the Epstein bill and could pass it by unanimous consent today; cites the overwhelming House vote and Trump’s support.
Mike Johnson sort of on an island re: Epstein - voting for a bill he fought for months and hoped the Senate would amend. Awkytonk.
Mike Johnson sort of on an island re: Epstein - voting for a bill he fought for months and hoped the Senate would amend. Awkytonk.
November 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's deeply funny that Mike Johnson is so out of the loop when it comes to the plans of leadership
Dude is just a puppet and nothing more
Dude is just a puppet and nothing more
Seems obvious this plays out the same in the Senate then Trump will sign off on it
It then falls on the DOJ to provide the full files and yeahhhhh I don't have confidence in that
My bet is Bondi falls on her sword one way or the other and nothing happens. Only positive political out for Trump
It then falls on the DOJ to provide the full files and yeahhhhh I don't have confidence in that
My bet is Bondi falls on her sword one way or the other and nothing happens. Only positive political out for Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill once opposed by Trump to the Senate.
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Seems obvious this plays out the same in the Senate then Trump will sign off on it
It then falls on the DOJ to provide the full files and yeahhhhh I don't have confidence in that
My bet is Bondi falls on her sword one way or the other and nothing happens. Only positive political out for Trump
It then falls on the DOJ to provide the full files and yeahhhhh I don't have confidence in that
My bet is Bondi falls on her sword one way or the other and nothing happens. Only positive political out for Trump
This is 100% factually incorrect in the most literal sense
He didn't "dismiss" the question. He literally responded to it and said "things happen"
Complete and utter shame on The New York Times. Beyond journalistic malpractice at this point
He didn't "dismiss" the question. He literally responded to it and said "things happen"
Complete and utter shame on The New York Times. Beyond journalistic malpractice at this point
Breaking News: President Trump called the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salam, a “very good friend” and dismissed a question about the journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s killing.
Trump Praises Saudi Prince and Dismisses Question About Killing of Khashoggi: Live Updates
Hosting Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Trump brushed off the murder of a journalist by Saudi agents, saying, “Things happen.” Fighter jets and investment deals are on the leaders’ agenda today.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is 100% factually incorrect in the most literal sense
He didn't "dismiss" the question. He literally responded to it and said "things happen"
Complete and utter shame on The New York Times. Beyond journalistic malpractice at this point
He didn't "dismiss" the question. He literally responded to it and said "things happen"
Complete and utter shame on The New York Times. Beyond journalistic malpractice at this point
“Things happen”
I won’t forget that response
I won’t forget that response
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“Things happen”
I won’t forget that response
I won’t forget that response
It’s the ultimate easy move to make
But it’s also the right one by Schumer
But it’s also the right one by Schumer
Breaking: Leader Schumer says he will immediately move — TODAY — to pass the Epstein resolution in the Senate by unanimous content after it passes in the House.
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It’s the ultimate easy move to make
But it’s also the right one by Schumer
But it’s also the right one by Schumer
*sees the butthole post*
IM TAPPING THIS SIGN AGAIN
IM TAPPING THIS SIGN AGAIN
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
*sees the butthole post*
IM TAPPING THIS SIGN AGAIN
IM TAPPING THIS SIGN AGAIN
It does rock that Twitter is down due to its AI affiliations while this site is still chugging right along
Good sign, IMO
Good sign, IMO
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It does rock that Twitter is down due to its AI affiliations while this site is still chugging right along
Good sign, IMO
Good sign, IMO
Geno, it was an awesome run
Sun’s getting real low now. Time to hang it up
Sun’s getting real low now. Time to hang it up
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Geno, it was an awesome run
Sun’s getting real low now. Time to hang it up
Sun’s getting real low now. Time to hang it up
ENOUGH ABOUT OLIVIA NUZZI
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
ENOUGH ABOUT OLIVIA NUZZI
Thinking about everyone in that Cowboys locker room tonight
Really hope they’re okay and getting the help each of them may need.
Really hope they’re okay and getting the help each of them may need.
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Thinking about everyone in that Cowboys locker room tonight
Really hope they’re okay and getting the help each of them may need.
Really hope they’re okay and getting the help each of them may need.