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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist

@gonzoalerts.bsky.social

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gonzoalerts.com Your guide through the American Freakshow. Exposing the savage absurdity the mainstream ignores. Raw takes, no punches pulled. Reality optional. #TruthSeeker #Gonzo

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 18

Alligator Alcatraz?? Trump calls his base "weaklings" for demanding the Epstein files. As the MAGA civil war heats up, a bizarre story of a lewd doodle for Epstein adds fuel to the fire. The chaos is the point. gonzoalerts.com/swamp-fever-...
#EpsteinFiles #MAGA #Trump

Swamp Fever: Epstein, MAGA Meltdown, Gator Prisons

The ghost of Jeffrey Epstein tears MAGA apart. Trump calls his base "weaklings" for wanting the files, as a lewd letter to the pedophile surfaces.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 15

American Dream dead? Gonzo dispatch from Laos compares Nixon's rot to Trump's chaos. Savage journey continues. Read: gonzoalerts.com/drowning-of-...

Drowning of a Dream: Gonzo’s Take On America’s Decline

From a Laos hammock, a Gonzo look at the American Dream's death, comparing Nixon's rot to Trump's viral chaos in a media swamp. The Savage journey continues.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 11

Acid trip, goblin patrols, and a leaked call expose Thailand's political chaos & human nature's dark side. Read the Gonzo dispatch: gonzoalerts.com/borderline-p...

#gonzotrip #thaiborder #humannature

Borderline Psychosis: A Trip to the Rot at the Heart of Man

An acid-drenched odyssey through the Thai jungle, dodging goblins while uncovering Bangkok's political chaos and humanity's dark heart.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thai-Cambodian border tension is boiling. Bomb drills, history, and the military's shadow. Read the dispatch: gonzoalerts.com/high-on-chan...

#Thailand #Cambodia #PreahVihear #BorderDispute #GonzoJournalism

High on Chang & History: Chasing Ghosts on the Thai Border

Chasing ghosts & gunfire on the Thai-Cambodian border. History, politics, and tension around Preah Vihear Temple. Is a coup brewing? A gonzo dispatch.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 27

Escaping DC's nuclear farce for the raw reality of the Cambodian border. The swamp argues over bent metal while real blood spills.
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#GonzoJournalism #SavageJourney #DCPolitics #CambodiaThailand

Escaping DC’s Political Deluge for the Cambodian Borderlands

Escaping DC's nuclear circus for raw reality. From Iran nuke spin to bloody border clashes, the real stories are far from the swamp. A savage journey begins.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 24

Bombs dropped, uranium gone, and now a "ceasefire" only Trump understands. The Iran situation is peak 2024. My dive into "Midnight Hammer" and its bizarre aftermath. This cartoon sums it up. 🤦‍♂️ Read more: gonzoalerts.com/trumps-iran-... #IranStrike #TrumpLogic #GonzoJournalism #PoliticalCartoon

Trump’s Iran Bomb-Fest: Did The Damn Thing Even Work?

Trump bombed Iran. Where's the uranium? DC's a swamp. Time to escape the chaos and chase the story – Baghdad or Bangkok? Read the Gonzo dispatch.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 22

Your $14.99 all-you-can-eat buffet? It costs a whole lot more than you think. My latest Gonzo dive uncovers the human misery, exploitation, and shadow economies behind the steam tables. The soft-serve machine is broken, folks. Read why: gonzoalerts.com/gonzo-digs-i...

#BuffetExpose #TheRealCost

Gonzo Digs In: The Exploited Souls Behind Cheap Buffets

Beyond the steam tables & cheap sushi: A Gonzo journey into the buffet's underbelly. Unveiling the unseen workers & the true price of gluttony.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 20

Got my hands on Trump's 900-page nightmare: Project 2025. It's a hostile takeover manual, and they're following it page by page. See what they're planning for America.

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#Project2025Blueprint #MAGAagenda

Project 2025: The Hostile Takeover of DC is Scary Real

DC Dispatch: Project 2025's shadow play is real. The madness is just getting started. A gonzo report from the belly of the beast.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 18

Beyond the boardroom busts, there's a trail of foreign policy fumbles. Iran, Afghanistan, Ukraine... The "art of the deal" looks more like the art of chaos. Our latest dispatch from a dive bar.

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#TrumpFail #TrumpBirthday #BusinessFailures #ArtOfTheFail

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 10

LA Day 4: From angry shouts to urban warfare. Trump sent the Guard, then MARINES. This isn't rescue; it's kicking the beehive.

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#LAChaos #PoliticalTheater

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 6

Kerch Bridge hit, Trump calls Putin, then MAGA civil war erupts over Epstein files between Trump & Musk. Wild ride.

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#Gonzo #UkraineWar #MAGA #Epstein

MAGA Civil War: Elon Musk Throws Devastating Epstein Bomb!

Kerch Bridge blasted, Trump talks to Putin, then the MAGA world explodes as Trump & Musk feud goes full Epstein. Gonzo chaos reigns.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · Jun 3

While one tech mogul's 'efficiency' plan imploded spectacularly in DC, another corner of tech quietly unleashed autonomous AI drones. The future isn't coming, it's here – and it's armed. My take: gonzoalerts.com/musks-black-...

#AIDrones #Musk #DOGEDisaster #EthicalAI

Musk’s Black Eye DOGE Disaster. Rise of the Killer Robots!

Musk's chaotic DOGE exit, drug rumors, and a chilling new era of AI killer drones. The future is here, and it's terrifying. Washington meets tech's dark side.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 30

Into SF's Tenderloin: Sleeping rough amidst the fentanyl storm. Raw stories, brutal realities. This isn't just news, it's an experience.

Read more: gonzoalerts .com (link in bio)

#TenderloinSF #Fentanyl #Gonzo #StreetView #Crisis

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 28

Kicked the Harley north, straight into America's fractured soul. 4 days on the road, witnessing raw political division from Hudson Valley's bruised blue to Trump Country's defiant roar. Gonzo journey.
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#AmericaFractured #GonzoJournalism #PoliticalDivide #HarleyRide

A Gonzo Road Trip: Neighbors at War, Dystopian Memorials

A gonzo Harley ride through America's fractured soul. From blue enclaves to Trump country, witnessing a national seizure. Neighbors warring. Raw and real.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 16

Forget the sci-fi flicks, the robot takeover is already underway. 🤖
Get a raw, unfiltered dive into the chrome-plated chaos of our automated future.
Brace yourself: gonzoalerts.com/gonzo-nyc-ki...

#RoboticsRevolution #AIatWork #FutureOfJobs #KillerRobots #AutomationNation #GonzoTech

Gonzo NYC: Killer Bots, AI Jobs, & Trump’s Ghost Factories

Gonzo NYC: Plunge in as Rip Thorne gets wired on robots, AI, and Blue Dream. Chrome nightmares & killer bots await. The future's wild, fast, and out of control.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 13

Helsinki calm shattered by news: Habeas Corpus under fire in the US! Miller pushing constitutional carnage while Trump eyes a FREE golden jet. Back to the meat grinder we go. Gonzo report from the airport floor.
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Stephen Miller, Habeas Corpus and the Invasion Deception

Modern politics? It feels like a bad trip map. Seek truth in chaos. Navigating reality vs official lies & threats to freedom. The gonzo breakdown

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 10

A parade that just paints over the cracks. What's it like on the ground in Moscow for the Victory Day Parade?

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#ontheground #VictoryDay2025 #paintingthecracks #gonzo reporting

Victory Day in Moscow. Gonzo reporting from the trenches.

Gonzo Look: Moscow Victory Parade 2025. Red Square's forced spectacle, palpable tension, and the official narrative fraying under the weight of war.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 9

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Gonzo Music Alert: Why the Underground Can’t Make it Big?

Ever wonder why everything sounds the same? From a smoky Moscow basement, I saw how the Gatekeepers – old and new – are choking the life out of music

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 9

Is your playlist feeling a little too... safe? Our latest article investigates how algorithms and gatekeepers are homogenizing music, turning unique sounds into forgettable "product."
Dive in: gonzoalerts.com/gonzo-music-...
#MusicDiscovery #AuthenticMusic #Gatekeepers #DigitalCulture

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 8

Just landed in Moscow. Drones grounding flights, stone-faced officials, and a persistent black Lada for company. The Victory Day parade is coming, and the tension is electric. My gonzo report:

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#Russia #ReportFromMoscow #GonzoJournalism

Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 8

Hey Georgijs, Rip Thorne here gonzo journalist. Great channel. Slava Ukraine.

Perhaps you might enjoy this satirrical gonzo report.
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Moscow Madness 2025: Putin’s Victory Parade, Gonzo Report -

That complimentary vodka they're pouring in business class? It's hitting the spot, making the hum of the engines morph into a symphony of societal breakdown.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 7

While Moscow preps its parade, India & Pakistan trade missiles! 🚀 The global freak show is in full swing. Rip Thorne connects the dots from Kyiv to Red Square & beyond.
#GlobalChaos #IndiaPakistan #Russia #PoliticalCircus #WarReport #gonzo
Full story: gonzoalerts.com/moscow-madne...

Moscow Madness 2025: Putin’s Victory Parade, Gonzo Report -

That complimentary vodka they're pouring in business class? It's hitting the spot, making the hum of the engines morph into a symphony of societal breakdown.

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 6

Vodka hangovers in Krakow & staggering US tourism declines. Coincidence? Maybe not. Read the Gonzo take on America's emerging "ghost town" status, trade woes & the view from abroad.

#Gonzo #USTourism #Decline #AmericaFirst

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America Last: Tourists look elsewhere. Less toys for kids!

US tourism decline is accelerating faster than my descent into delirium last night. Overseas arrivals? Down 11.6% in March. Canadians, those polite neighbors?

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 3

Did you see this? Vietnam held a massive celebration, but Chinese troops marching in HCMC for the first time has stunned many. Learn how they're walking the tightrope.
👇 #Vietnam #China #History #MilitaryDisplay #Geopolitics #Discussion

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Napalm to Noodles: Vietnam Moves On, Did America Forget?

It’s the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese reunification, and while the locals are toasting peace and prosperity with cheap lager and grilled squid,

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Rip Thorne | Gonzo Journalist @gonzoalerts.bsky.social · May 1

Trump's tariff chaos (Russia ok!), Bezos bending knee, ICE horrors & tattoo theater. The political freak show never stops.

Gonzo insights here: gonzoalerts.com/101-days-of-...

#Trump #Politics #Gonzo

101 Days of Trump, and the Weird Gonzo Trip Continues

Gonzo dispatch tackles the Trump freak show: insane tariffs (Russia exempt!), Melania's Amazon deal, ICE horrors, deported kids & the savage journey

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