The Sketchy Republic

Reminder: kings are optional. Democracy is mandatory!

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

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.

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

#GovernmentShutdown #Politics #shutdown2025 #shutdown #shutdowncrisis

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and quick return highlight a troubling mix of corporate caution, affiliate pressure, and regulatory threats. When entertainment decisions hinge on politics, it raises real questions about free expression in media.

Disney hit pause on Kimmel when the heat was too real — but good news: the monologue returns Tuesday. Because nothing says free speech like corporate advisories & affiliate tantrums. #Kimmel #HeresKimmel #KimmelReturns #MediaDrama #FreeSpeech #Disney

Trump plans to sign an order designating “antifa” a terrorist organization. The issue: U.S. law doesn’t allow domestic groups to be designated like foreign terrorist orgs, and “antifa” isn’t a defined entity. Raises major legal and civil rights concerns.

So Trump is about to make ‘antifa’ a terrorist organization — but yesterday’s killer still hasn’t been tied to any ‘antifa cell.’ Guess in 2025 you can merry-go-round vague accusations and call it policy. #Antifa #WhoIsAntifa #RuleOfVague #ExecutiveOrder #DefineAntifa

Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace, forcing NATO jets to act. It’s a serious risk because any misstep could escalate into open conflict with Russia. Trump, as NATO’s most influential leader, faces pressure on how far to respond.