Free Chat Friday & Friday’s ICYMI

Good morning, News Viewers, and Happy Friday. It’s not even winter yet, and I am so over the cold. Yes, it’s cold, damp, and very foggy in Sunny California, at least in my neck of the woods.

What is left of The Fascist Felon’s base? Easy answer: Ignorant racists, bigots, and the Billionaire Class. Check your bank account to see what category you fall under, MAGAts.

Other News:

Netflix acquires parts of Warner Bros. in $82.7 billion deal

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— MS NOW (@ms.now) December 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM

Garbage People Spewing Garbage Things:

From the MarKODA Files-‘Trust Me Bro’ is My Source Edition:

Tariffs are starting to impact the auto industry. With new cars averaging near $50k, buyers are downsizing, choosing used vehicles & holding out for deals.

October also had the slowest sales in over a year as tariffs and inflation are squeezing budgets! https://t.co/5ptqGlASLP
— Tahra Hoops (@TahraHoops) December 3, 2025

U.S. sales stumbles continue in November as affordability woes deepen

Increasing affordability concerns and a continued slump for electric vehicles after a federal tax credit expired have left U.S. new-vehicle sales limping to the finish line of 2025.

But Wait! There’s More:

“New car sales in Northern Ohio jumped by more than 22% in April compared to the same month last year, as consumers rushed to make purchases ahead of potential price hikes tied to looming tariffs.” But like all good things that come to an end, the sales surge in boarded up Youngstow {sic} and other parts of Northern Ohio slowed down the latter half of the year, just like the rest of the U.S. affected by Trump’s 💩 💩 💩 economy and stupid tariffs.

The Fascist Felon and His Brownshirts:

COLLINS: You're expected to get the FIFA peace prize. What you say to people who say it conflicts with your pledge to strike Venezuela? TRUMP: I've settled 8 wars. I don't know that I'm getting it. I've been hearing about a peace prize and I'm here to represent our country. But I did settle 8 wars.

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) December 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM

Murder at Sea:

@msnbc.com Department of Defense strikes another boat amid 'double tap' scrutiny. MS NOW's Julia Jester has the latest

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— MS NOW (@ms.now) December 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM

Fuck You! Signed, Blue Cities:

If this goes through and they move matches to red states, FIFA will FAFO

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— Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) December 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM

Who’s a Good Boy?:

The DUI Hire and His Mounting Issues:

MASA! Make America Sick Again:

BREAKING: CDC panel votes to delay hepatitis B vaccine schedule. @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social has the latest

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— MS NOW (@ms.now) December 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM

Pam Blondie:

Craven Assholes:

This is a very good and unflappable job by John Berman of CNN. Worth watching whole segment. h/t @gottalaff.bsky.social

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— James Fallows (@jfallows.bsky.social) December 5, 2025 at 8:41 AM

State News:

We’re sorry for those who continue to suffer from CA Derangement Syndrome. Meanwhile, CA is home to: • 4th-largest economy • most Fortune 500s • largest company in history • more scientists, engineers & Nobel laureates • world’s best higher-ed • most manufacturing & ag jobs • a growing population

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— Governor Newsom Press Office (@govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov) December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM