Jill Sargent Russell, PhD
@jsargentr.bsky.social
Military Historian
National Security and Strategy
Logistics
Geopolitical Risk
Urban Warfare
Ask me about LOGPOWER.
Better than average insights/running analysis, and a bit different than many.
At the Junction: https://jsargentr.substack.com/
National Security and Strategy
Logistics
Geopolitical Risk
Urban Warfare
Ask me about LOGPOWER.
Better than average insights/running analysis, and a bit different than many.
At the Junction: https://jsargentr.substack.com/
Our dementia patient President is confusing it with the old stretch of Northern Blvd. on LI.
Every current or former Chicagoan is saying, “It’s the MAGNIFICENT Mile, dummy.” 🤡
Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores
You can’t make this shit up, folks
You can’t make this shit up, folks
November 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our dementia patient President is confusing it with the old stretch of Northern Blvd. on LI.
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Country of workaholics
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Country of workaholics
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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This Veterans Day, Americans may like to know a wide coalition of Dutch political parties in Limburg are fighting back against the removal of 2 panels commemorating black veterans at Margraten US WOII cemetery ↘️ www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/call...
Calls for permanent memorial in Limburg to black US liberators - DutchNews.nl
Provincial councillors in Limburg have called for a permanent memorial to black American servicemen to be erected next to the US war cemetery in Margraten after it emerged that panels commemorating th...
www.dutchnews.nl
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This Veterans Day, Americans may like to know a wide coalition of Dutch political parties in Limburg are fighting back against the removal of 2 panels commemorating black veterans at Margraten US WOII cemetery ↘️ www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/call...
Reposted by Jill Sargent Russell, PhD
Provincial councillors in Limburg have called for a permanent memorial to black American servicemen to be erected next to the US war cemetery in Margraten to replace the one that was removed. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/call...
Calls for permanent memorial in Limburg to black US liberators - DutchNews.nl
Provincial councillors in Limburg have called for a permanent memorial to black American servicemen to be erected next to the US war cemetery in Margraten after it emerged that panels commemorating th...
www.dutchnews.nl
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Provincial councillors in Limburg have called for a permanent memorial to black American servicemen to be erected next to the US war cemetery in Margraten to replace the one that was removed. www.dutchnews.nl/2025/11/call...
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There's good reason for that, IMO. If there is a fear of broader market contagion it may be in our self-interest to give money AND take currency risk but a direct $-based loan avoids the latter. And there's no case to be made that Argentina presents any systemic risk. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Why Trump is giving Argentina a $20 billion lifeline to help its flailing economy
The Trump administration authorized a $20 billion financial lifeline for Argentina as it faces an economic crisis. The deal has raised major questions and criticism about its merits. President Trump a...
www.pbs.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There's good reason for that, IMO. If there is a fear of broader market contagion it may be in our self-interest to give money AND take currency risk but a direct $-based loan avoids the latter. And there's no case to be made that Argentina presents any systemic risk. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
How did Big Fruit monopolize the yogurt sector?
I'd do a line of savory on the bottom pots.
This brought to you by the olives on yogurt with toast I had for lunch.
I'd do a line of savory on the bottom pots.
This brought to you by the olives on yogurt with toast I had for lunch.
November 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How did Big Fruit monopolize the yogurt sector?
I'd do a line of savory on the bottom pots.
This brought to you by the olives on yogurt with toast I had for lunch.
I'd do a line of savory on the bottom pots.
This brought to you by the olives on yogurt with toast I had for lunch.
Folks are not prepared to find out their Senate or House fav has no magic powers. That leadership will require a tempering of certain speech of any chosen - otherwise, the caucus can't unite.
Your favorite exists *because* leadership moderates.
Your favorite exists *because* leadership moderates.
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Folks are not prepared to find out their Senate or House fav has no magic powers. That leadership will require a tempering of certain speech of any chosen - otherwise, the caucus can't unite.
Your favorite exists *because* leadership moderates.
Your favorite exists *because* leadership moderates.
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Specifically, it was the National Weather Service Modernization and Associated Restructuring, begun in the 70s, which completely overhauled how we predict and respond to rapid weather events.
vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heri...
vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heri...
The NWS Modernization and Associated Restructuring - A Retrospective (Part 1) - National Weather Service Heritage - Virtual Lab
Planned in the 1980s and implemented in the 1990s, the NWS Modernization and Associated Restructuring modernized the agency’s organization and technology to ensure more rapid detection of storms and d...
vlab.noaa.gov
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Specifically, it was the National Weather Service Modernization and Associated Restructuring, begun in the 70s, which completely overhauled how we predict and respond to rapid weather events.
vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heri...
vlab.noaa.gov/web/nws-heri...
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The Senate has rejected a plan from Sen. Tammy Baldwin D-WI to extend the expiring Obamacare health insurance subsidies for 1 year. Party line vote.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Senate has rejected a plan from Sen. Tammy Baldwin D-WI to extend the expiring Obamacare health insurance subsidies for 1 year. Party line vote.
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One of the main purposes of leadership (from either party) is to be a "sin eater" for the caucus.
Why do you think the Senate leaders are from SD & NY, & previously KY? Why are the House leaders from La. & NY, & previously SF, & a deep-red CA dist?
It's to safely draw fire to protect the caucus.
Why do you think the Senate leaders are from SD & NY, & previously KY? Why are the House leaders from La. & NY, & previously SF, & a deep-red CA dist?
It's to safely draw fire to protect the caucus.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 AM
One of the main purposes of leadership (from either party) is to be a "sin eater" for the caucus.
Why do you think the Senate leaders are from SD & NY, & previously KY? Why are the House leaders from La. & NY, & previously SF, & a deep-red CA dist?
It's to safely draw fire to protect the caucus.
Why do you think the Senate leaders are from SD & NY, & previously KY? Why are the House leaders from La. & NY, & previously SF, & a deep-red CA dist?
It's to safely draw fire to protect the caucus.
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Okay, to sum up:
Democrats got the GOP blamed for the shutdown.
They turned that into a massive electoral victory in off-year state and local elections last week.
And then they negotiated a deal for more than the clean CR but less than their initial ask.
And this upset folks like Downhour.
Democrats got the GOP blamed for the shutdown.
They turned that into a massive electoral victory in off-year state and local elections last week.
And then they negotiated a deal for more than the clean CR but less than their initial ask.
And this upset folks like Downhour.
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Okay, to sum up:
Democrats got the GOP blamed for the shutdown.
They turned that into a massive electoral victory in off-year state and local elections last week.
And then they negotiated a deal for more than the clean CR but less than their initial ask.
And this upset folks like Downhour.
Democrats got the GOP blamed for the shutdown.
They turned that into a massive electoral victory in off-year state and local elections last week.
And then they negotiated a deal for more than the clean CR but less than their initial ask.
And this upset folks like Downhour.
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Oh was burying Trumpism and its abuses 10,000 fathoms beneath the earth something we would have gotten if the shutdown had lasted another week?
November 11, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Oh was burying Trumpism and its abuses 10,000 fathoms beneath the earth something we would have gotten if the shutdown had lasted another week?
To tally rational and reasonable response. 😬
anyway if dems think I'm gonna forget this shit in 5 months, they're wrong. if they think I'm gonna forget it in 5 years, they're wrong. they have fully convinced me that purging the party of these inept losers in the senate is more important than retaking the senate in the next election cycle
November 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
To tally rational and reasonable response. 😬
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Starting a movement called ineffective altruism
November 11, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Starting a movement called ineffective altruism
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World Central Kitchen (WCK) Scales Up Relief Efforts Across Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa..
wck.org/news/wck-sca...
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World Central Kitchen | WCK Scales Up Relief Efforts Across Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa
World Central Kitchen (WCK) is expanding operations across western Jamaica to support families impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Since the storm made landfall as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ...
wck.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
World Central Kitchen (WCK) Scales Up Relief Efforts Across Jamaica After Hurricane Melissa..
wck.org/news/wck-sca...
wck.org/news/wck-sca...
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A truly infernal video has surfaced from attack by Ukrainian forces yesterday, on the Tuapse seaport. The massive explosion points to a serious payload carried by an USV. Extra credit goes to the cameraman, who happened to be in the right place at the right time
November 11, 2025 at 5:19 AM
A truly infernal video has surfaced from attack by Ukrainian forces yesterday, on the Tuapse seaport. The massive explosion points to a serious payload carried by an USV. Extra credit goes to the cameraman, who happened to be in the right place at the right time
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2/2
Roman was a rifleman-cook of the 3rd section of the 1st platoon of the operational designation 2nd company of the battalion of the operational-tactical unit – the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov".
t.me/uaobozrevate...
Roman was a rifleman-cook of the 3rd section of the 1st platoon of the operational designation 2nd company of the battalion of the operational-tactical unit – the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov".
t.me/uaobozrevate...
Obozrevatel.ua
До Сил оборони долучився у 2024 році: під Покровськом загинув Герой зі Львівщини
На війні проти російських загарбників загинув захисник зі Львівської області Роман Куприк. Його життя обірвалося на До...
t.me
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
2/2
Roman was a rifleman-cook of the 3rd section of the 1st platoon of the operational designation 2nd company of the battalion of the operational-tactical unit – the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov".
t.me/uaobozrevate...
Roman was a rifleman-cook of the 3rd section of the 1st platoon of the operational designation 2nd company of the battalion of the operational-tactical unit – the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov".
t.me/uaobozrevate...
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A fire after a drone attack on Saratov oil refinery.
The local governor even confirmed that drones, not debris have damaged the infrastructure object.
The oil refinery has been attacked several times before, most recently about a week earlier.
The local governor even confirmed that drones, not debris have damaged the infrastructure object.
The oil refinery has been attacked several times before, most recently about a week earlier.
November 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
A fire after a drone attack on Saratov oil refinery.
The local governor even confirmed that drones, not debris have damaged the infrastructure object.
The oil refinery has been attacked several times before, most recently about a week earlier.
The local governor even confirmed that drones, not debris have damaged the infrastructure object.
The oil refinery has been attacked several times before, most recently about a week earlier.
"I'm doing journalism." Also Jules.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
"I'm doing journalism." Also Jules.
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This video is a gentle reminder
that Kyiv lives,
eats,
and tells russia to go to hell.
Pumpkin season.
that Kyiv lives,
eats,
and tells russia to go to hell.
Pumpkin season.
October 17, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This video is a gentle reminder
that Kyiv lives,
eats,
and tells russia to go to hell.
Pumpkin season.
that Kyiv lives,
eats,
and tells russia to go to hell.
Pumpkin season.
It does have an enchanting quality...
I think a lot about the tasks I set for myself.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
It does have an enchanting quality...
Reposted by Jill Sargent Russell, PhD
I think a lot about the tasks I set for myself.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I think a lot about the tasks I set for myself.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
All of them have one simple goal:
to help you discover a country that was hidden behind russia’s bars –
and maybe even make you fall a little in love with it.
Yes, there’s a war in Ukraine.
But Ukraine is more than the war.
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late to this but i feel like an underrated part of the musk meltdown over joyce carol oates accusing him of not reading is this musk reply that makes it clear he has never read anything by joyce carol oates
November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
late to this but i feel like an underrated part of the musk meltdown over joyce carol oates accusing him of not reading is this musk reply that makes it clear he has never read anything by joyce carol oates
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The mood was "chaos" at US airines when the FAA announced with little notice that it would cut flights by 10% at 40 key airports.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
Here's how American Airlines plans to bounce back after the shutdown chaos
Even with a deal to end the shutdown on the horizon, no one's breathing easy yet.
www.fastcompany.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
The mood was "chaos" at US airines when the FAA announced with little notice that it would cut flights by 10% at 40 key airports.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.
But once they had the where and by how much, staff used muscle memory developed during COVID to methodically thin schedules.
My latest for @fastcompany.com.