Mike J
@mikejason.bsky.social
Once a Soldier; NATO & Allies matter. History, Food and Typos. CivMil & Professional Ethic. Government is Serious Business for Serious People. Tanks. Decency. St. Francis and Leo stan account. Delete and block liberally.
Not Stanley Tucci.
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Not Stanley Tucci.
All views own.
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Mike J
@mikejason.bsky.social
· Jan 23
I think the only reason I kept my Twitter account up was to save my leadership thread. I wrote it while still in the Army and was one of my favorite tweets. May be time to deactivate the account, so am going to rewrite the thread here.
Had the exact same thought.
Armed men pointing a gun at you and screaming at you to both stay and go... both a nightmare situation and one that could happen to literally any person doing anything
January 7, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Had the exact same thought.
Kind of feels like a tipping point was reached.
"You gonna murder someone else? You can't kill us all, Nazis."
ICE agents stopped by protesters after the shooting an observer in Minneapolis, according to witnesse. ICE deployed pepper spray and tear gas.
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Kind of feels like a tipping point was reached.
Reposted by Mike J
In the end, someone has to ask *why* people have been persuaded to be so terrified of immigration, when it has so many benefits and so few real downsides. Almost all of the claimed downsides are either lies or misinterpretations of statistics.
Why would any sane country do this to itself?
Why would any sane country do this to itself?
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
In the end, someone has to ask *why* people have been persuaded to be so terrified of immigration, when it has so many benefits and so few real downsides. Almost all of the claimed downsides are either lies or misinterpretations of statistics.
Why would any sane country do this to itself?
Why would any sane country do this to itself?
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yes yes yes yes yes yes
yes
if the ukrainians suddenly had an appropriate amount of artillery, 155 ammo and other enablers the battlefield would look much different. small owa drones are just a field expedient way of getting artillery-like effects
yes
if the ukrainians suddenly had an appropriate amount of artillery, 155 ammo and other enablers the battlefield would look much different. small owa drones are just a field expedient way of getting artillery-like effects
“Ukraine’s battlefield technologies — especially drones — do not yet constitute a new way of warfare. Instead, they function mainly as substitutions for missing capabilities and have produced stalemate rather than decisive maneuver.”
A New Way of Warfare Requires More Than New Tech
When I look back at my 45 years of military service, one of the highlights of my military education was a battlefield tour I participated in during 2001
warontherocks.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
yes yes yes yes yes yes
yes
if the ukrainians suddenly had an appropriate amount of artillery, 155 ammo and other enablers the battlefield would look much different. small owa drones are just a field expedient way of getting artillery-like effects
yes
if the ukrainians suddenly had an appropriate amount of artillery, 155 ammo and other enablers the battlefield would look much different. small owa drones are just a field expedient way of getting artillery-like effects
The other side always get a vote. Escalating repression.
Reuters natsec reporter Phil Stewart: "Venezuela orders police to find, arrest anyone involved in supporting U.S. attack-decree"
January 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
The other side always get a vote. Escalating repression.
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I am mostly reserving judgement on Venezuela while things develop. But my initial thoughts.
1) Maduro’s rendition probably doesn’t advance any U.S. foreign policy objectives, per se.
2) It invites significant reputational damage.
3) The WH doesn’t appear to have planned beyond this point.
1) Maduro’s rendition probably doesn’t advance any U.S. foreign policy objectives, per se.
2) It invites significant reputational damage.
3) The WH doesn’t appear to have planned beyond this point.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
I am mostly reserving judgement on Venezuela while things develop. But my initial thoughts.
1) Maduro’s rendition probably doesn’t advance any U.S. foreign policy objectives, per se.
2) It invites significant reputational damage.
3) The WH doesn’t appear to have planned beyond this point.
1) Maduro’s rendition probably doesn’t advance any U.S. foreign policy objectives, per se.
2) It invites significant reputational damage.
3) The WH doesn’t appear to have planned beyond this point.
The whole thing is going to collapse.
Not only was it foreseeable but also largely self inflicted
A microcosm of bigger stuff.
Not only was it foreseeable but also largely self inflicted
A microcosm of bigger stuff.
Michael Burry Says Tesla Is 'Ridiculously Overvalued' After Earlier Warning About The Elon 'Cult'
Burry said, “Tesla is ridiculously overvalued,” after the company shared consensus estimates of its fourth-quarter vehicle sales on Monday, with projected figures coming in below investor expectations.
Burry said, “Tesla is ridiculously overvalued,” after the company shared consensus estimates of its fourth-quarter vehicle sales on Monday, with projected figures coming in below investor expectations.
Michael Burry Says Tesla Is 'Ridiculously Overvalued' After Earlier Warning About The Elon 'Cult'
Investor Michael Burry is raising concerns regarding Tesla Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) valuations, especially considering its decelerating sales momentum. Tesla Is ‘Ridiculously’ Overvalued On Tuesday, in a ...
uk.finance.yahoo.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The whole thing is going to collapse.
Not only was it foreseeable but also largely self inflicted
A microcosm of bigger stuff.
Not only was it foreseeable but also largely self inflicted
A microcosm of bigger stuff.
"XO: I need one of this co-signed 4th of July letters to the troops. Get with the CSM and crank one out by this afternoon."
Incredible. CBS Evening News announces five new “simple values” — instead of their “38-page handbook” — as they roll out Tony Dokoupil is lead anchor.
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
One of those values is simply: “We love America and make no apologies for saying so.”
January 3, 2026 at 11:42 AM
"XO: I need one of this co-signed 4th of July letters to the troops. Get with the CSM and crank one out by this afternoon."
Done for day. Best professional commentary you will read.
warrior - monk - statesman - scholar - diplomat vs. podcast listener
which way, career US Army officer?
which way, career US Army officer?
January 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Done for day. Best professional commentary you will read.
Pour one out for your carote manbro podcaster who confuses chicken pox with Measles.
A hearty congrats to RFK Jr., as the U.S. is poised to lose its measles elimination status after 25 years, with the most cases since the early 1990s.
Congrats to RFK Jr., As the U.S. Is Poised to Lose Its Measles Elimination Status After 25 Years
After a quarter century where measles was considered eliminated in the U.S., 2025's continuous outbreaks have us back at ground zero.
www.jezebel.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Pour one out for your carote manbro podcaster who confuses chicken pox with Measles.
The first thing to do is to take off the jacket. Because nothing conveys "man of the people" like the schtick of losing the suit jacket in otherwise formal settings.
This isn't about democratizing the news. It's about elevating "vibes" and "feelings" to be on par with lived experience and subject-matter expertise.
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The first thing to do is to take off the jacket. Because nothing conveys "man of the people" like the schtick of losing the suit jacket in otherwise formal settings.
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you:
Hi, I am "don't put the end of the kids' bunny slope up against the town's busy thoroughfare."
Hi, I am "don't put the end of the kids' bunny slope up against the town's busy thoroughfare."
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you:
A poacher mistook my horse for a very large deer (I ASSUME) and started shooting at me
A poacher mistook my horse for a very large deer (I ASSUME) and started shooting at me
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you:
A few minutes after I was born, they put me in an incubator with a broken thermostat so it was more like an air fryer
A few minutes after I was born, they put me in an incubator with a broken thermostat so it was more like an air fryer
January 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Introduce yourself with what almost killed you:
Hi, I am "don't put the end of the kids' bunny slope up against the town's busy thoroughfare."
Hi, I am "don't put the end of the kids' bunny slope up against the town's busy thoroughfare."
This.
And it should be done more often.
And it should be done more often.
The Constitution of the United States. I’ve sworn an oath to it 8 times, so why not swear the oath on it.
Ok, everyone, what book is sacred enough to you to get sworn in on?
January 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM
This.
And it should be done more often.
And it should be done more often.
Quick, give this vEtErAn a Glock and have him protect our schools.
Yes, you need to understand that having served does not exclude you from being a complete shit for brains grifter.
Yes, you need to understand that having served does not exclude you from being a complete shit for brains grifter.
January 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Quick, give this vEtErAn a Glock and have him protect our schools.
Yes, you need to understand that having served does not exclude you from being a complete shit for brains grifter.
Yes, you need to understand that having served does not exclude you from being a complete shit for brains grifter.
First video I recall watching.
December 31, 2025 at 11:10 PM
First video I recall watching.
Stumbled on this piece of history today. Was the only one there.
Saw an empty parking lot on the side of the highway and what looked like a trail head. Then, this.
Was cool to pay respects to a fellow Grad, a world away.
Saw an empty parking lot on the side of the highway and what looked like a trail head. Then, this.
Was cool to pay respects to a fellow Grad, a world away.
December 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Stumbled on this piece of history today. Was the only one there.
Saw an empty parking lot on the side of the highway and what looked like a trail head. Then, this.
Was cool to pay respects to a fellow Grad, a world away.
Saw an empty parking lot on the side of the highway and what looked like a trail head. Then, this.
Was cool to pay respects to a fellow Grad, a world away.
Photo by me.
Time, now.
Reykjavik.
Time, now.
Reykjavik.
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Photo by me.
Time, now.
Reykjavik.
Time, now.
Reykjavik.
Investors continuously undervalue consumer sentiment.
A majority in Europe and China, and not less than 51% of US citizens, would rather walk ten miles than even be seen next to a Tesla. This won't change any time soon.
A majority in Europe and China, and not less than 51% of US citizens, would rather walk ten miles than even be seen next to a Tesla. This won't change any time soon.
Analysts estimate Tesla EV deliveries of 422K in Q4 2025 which is -17% below the 495K deliveries from Q4 of last year.
Despite that $TSLA stock is up +20% for the year because investors believe that while its car sales are tanking, it’ll soon be making bank from robotaxis and household robots.
Despite that $TSLA stock is up +20% for the year because investors believe that while its car sales are tanking, it’ll soon be making bank from robotaxis and household robots.
Tesla quarterly deliveries seen falling as lack of tax credits, competition sap demand
Tesla deliveries were expected to fall in the fourth quarter, as the loss of U.S. tax credits and rising global competition sapped demand even as the company rolled out cheaper versions of its best-se...
www.reuters.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Investors continuously undervalue consumer sentiment.
A majority in Europe and China, and not less than 51% of US citizens, would rather walk ten miles than even be seen next to a Tesla. This won't change any time soon.
A majority in Europe and China, and not less than 51% of US citizens, would rather walk ten miles than even be seen next to a Tesla. This won't change any time soon.
Had a no-notice NTC rotation just before my no notice field trip to Afghanistan with CJSOTF. I made my kids fly the living shit out our Ravens. Near continuous operations. Show where it breaks. Show me how you can fix it in the dark with numb hands. That was 2011.
December 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Had a no-notice NTC rotation just before my no notice field trip to Afghanistan with CJSOTF. I made my kids fly the living shit out our Ravens. Near continuous operations. Show where it breaks. Show me how you can fix it in the dark with numb hands. That was 2011.
MilTwitter alumni airing out their Army GO grievances should be the new way to close out the year.
Fun, affirming AND therapeutic!
Fun, affirming AND therapeutic!
December 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
MilTwitter alumni airing out their Army GO grievances should be the new way to close out the year.
Fun, affirming AND therapeutic!
Fun, affirming AND therapeutic!
There was a time that I wanted to research and write about mentorship DNA and tribes, meaning the patronage links.
It really crystalized after the Vanessa Guillen murder and other SA scandals, Kept seeing the same DNA network--mentors and mentees. Then Branch and Division patronage-- the Tribes.
It really crystalized after the Vanessa Guillen murder and other SA scandals, Kept seeing the same DNA network--mentors and mentees. Then Branch and Division patronage-- the Tribes.
Patronage is what generally separates exceptional Army O6s who make GO from those who don’t. Love one of my former bosses (a 3⭐️) but it’s not lost on me that he r Wed irked for the same GO on at least 3 separate occasions. IMO, not healthy for the profession.
The reason he got there was patronage. The minute that patronage from McCrystal was gone, he was fired for incompetence.
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
There was a time that I wanted to research and write about mentorship DNA and tribes, meaning the patronage links.
It really crystalized after the Vanessa Guillen murder and other SA scandals, Kept seeing the same DNA network--mentors and mentees. Then Branch and Division patronage-- the Tribes.
It really crystalized after the Vanessa Guillen murder and other SA scandals, Kept seeing the same DNA network--mentors and mentees. Then Branch and Division patronage-- the Tribes.
Eric is on to something.
I advise transitioning folks often.
The rule of thumb I tell them is, unless you are a lawyer, pilot or doctor, your marketability is as an 01A---branch immaterial staff officer.
You will need to be trained, quit looking for the perfect prom dress.
Or get a hard skill.
I advise transitioning folks often.
The rule of thumb I tell them is, unless you are a lawyer, pilot or doctor, your marketability is as an 01A---branch immaterial staff officer.
You will need to be trained, quit looking for the perfect prom dress.
Or get a hard skill.
December 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Eric is on to something.
I advise transitioning folks often.
The rule of thumb I tell them is, unless you are a lawyer, pilot or doctor, your marketability is as an 01A---branch immaterial staff officer.
You will need to be trained, quit looking for the perfect prom dress.
Or get a hard skill.
I advise transitioning folks often.
The rule of thumb I tell them is, unless you are a lawyer, pilot or doctor, your marketability is as an 01A---branch immaterial staff officer.
You will need to be trained, quit looking for the perfect prom dress.
Or get a hard skill.
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Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
Kicked off the holidays paying my respects to a good one.
December 21, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Kicked off the holidays paying my respects to a good one.
Right. He was right there as part of the campaign. Everyone knew this. His stance was widely reported as was the likelihood that he would end up in the cabinet. And yet 80,000,000 Americans lined up and pulled the lever.
It is utterly catastrophic that RFK Jr. plans to end CDC recommendations for most childhood vaccines.
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
It’s a betrayal of science, ethics, compassion, and the people of the United States.
And it was also a specific goal of Project 2025 (page 254).
December 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Right. He was right there as part of the campaign. Everyone knew this. His stance was widely reported as was the likelihood that he would end up in the cabinet. And yet 80,000,000 Americans lined up and pulled the lever.