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Robert Vaux

@rvaux16.bsky.social

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Writer, movie critic, ND, proud progressive and professional weirdo. Watching things on television that are different from what's happening. All opinions are my own.

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 3d

Voted Yes on Prop 50 today.

If you're in Cali and haven't registered, you have until the 20th to do so. If you're angry at Trump and want to take action, the link has all kinds of ways to help.

Tell Greg Abbott to kiss our golden bear behinds. 🐻✊

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YES on Prop 50: FAQ - California Democratic Party

WHAT IS PROPOSITION 50?Since day one, Californians have been on the frontlines of protecting our communities under attack by the Trump administration and his MAGA Republicans. With Proposition 50, Cal...

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 16m

I have never quite forgiven the Mike Flanagan minisaeries despite its many fine qualities, simply for the way he compromised the novel's final line.

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 4h

He is going to get eaten for lunch when Trump goes.

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karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 9h

Every time a Democrat gets caught on tape saying like “Some Trump voters are racist” we have a national scandal and JD Vance demands an entirely new kind of apology and meanwhile every Republican group chat is like “Good morning fellow SS members. Who’s ready to respect Hitler today?”

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 6h

I feel you. My ex-wife got the bulk of my library in the divorce. I'm a big used video store shopper these days.

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 7h

💯 Physical media for movies and TV are in the same boat. A corporate streaming service can't pull or alter a DVD.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 18h

This is real. Chicago today.

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 18h

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 23h

Nothing but Nazis all the way down.

Politico @politico.com · 1d

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘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.

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R. Souissi @rsouissivibes.bsky.social · 1d

If you're in DC, ICE has set up a checkpoint on F street and H street.

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

A headline reading "Trump Ally Charlie Kirk Suggests Children Should Watch Public Executions."

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Co-signing Californian and 5-time Kamala voter here.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

Developing: per photographer Matthew Kaplan and others on scene, neighbors are currently facing dozens of Border Patrol agents on the east side. Feds have been all over the area, some kidnappings confirmed. Saw one gas canister deployed on FB live earlier.

Militarized federal agents in street at 105th and N

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Joan Jett has some bangers.

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Joan Jett Destination Unknown

YouTube video by Rock Pop Tunes

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Wait... Donald Trump is lying?

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A headline from the Wall Street Journal from October 14, 2025 stating "Israel, Hamas Trade Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations."

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

🎯💯 It really started with Sandwich Guy in DC. The inflatable costumes are a more refined and effective "Sandwich Guy 2.0."

A Fox News chyron, with image, stating "Man Charged in Sub Sandwich Assault on Federal Officer."

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Obama is in. ❤️ Vote yes on Prop 50.

If you're a California resident and haven't registered to vote yet, make sure you do so by Friday.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

The remake is solid, but takes the piece in a much different direction, and it lacks Argento's auteurial stamp. It's a handsome studio piece rather than the work of a visionary.

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Edgard Wright described Suspiria as "a dream you've had when you've eaten too much cheese," and that's probably Argento's ethos in a nutshell.

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

🎯💯. I experienced a hierarchy in a lot of my work experiences there. Favored children got time off, the rest got to work weekends and holidays as crunch time became normalized and permanent.

One manager tried to have team meetings on Sunday mornings.

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

"Draw me like one of your French girls." 😆🐱❤️

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

He was my first Bond (For Your Eyes Only), and he'll always have a special place in my heart for that.

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Matt Forbeck @forbeck.com · 1d

Gamers! If you're going to Gamehole Con, you can donate to help out Rob Wieland's wife and daughter by purchasing tickets to our memorial event there. If you can, please do!

The link for those donations is here: www.gameholecon.com/events/event...

In lieu of our annual Baron's Ball, we will be toasting our beloved Admiral with our own tall tales of Rob, our friendships, and his legacy 8pm Friday at Gamehole Con.

Please join us and help support his family at this time through this link:

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Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

Isabella Rosselini in the movie Death Becomes Her.

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 1d

JFC.

Robert Vaux @rvaux16.bsky.social · 2d

My friends and I started a Star Trek TTRPG during COVID; Lower Decks premiered that August, when we were about 4 months in, and the two just fit together perfectly. I'd save the eps until Sunday night after our sessions, and it was the best chaser ever.

Forever a fan and forever grateful. ❤️🖖

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