James Seddon
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James Seddon is a father, husband, author, retired Navy veteran, Afghanistan veteran, speaker, activist for veterans and Afghan allies, recovering IT manager, and regularly unsuccessful fisherman living in Southern California.
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James Seddon
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· Apr 14
🧵1/ Today I finished the 1st draft of my 1st novel based on the true story of my great uncle in WW1. Will it get published? Or remain only as a family story forever?
Follow my weekly updates on its journey to publication or not! Share/repost to help me out!
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#writerslife
Bravo. We need more GOP leaders to find a semblance of a backbone and state the obvious.
"“United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That’s wrong,” Madel said."
"“United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That’s wrong,” Madel said."
BREAKING via Star-Tribune: GOP gubernatorial candidate ends bid, says he can’t support "stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.”
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Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
www.startribune.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Bravo. We need more GOP leaders to find a semblance of a backbone and state the obvious.
"“United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That’s wrong,” Madel said."
"“United States citizens, particularly those of color, live in fear. United States citizens are carrying papers to prove their citizenship. That’s wrong,” Madel said."
Thanks to BBC I was able to say publicly: Pres. Trump is dead wrong on NATO/allied support to the U.S. I want UK troops/families to know that their sacrifices were not invisible and made the world safer. Americans know the truth about their service even if Trump doesn't.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Afghanistan veterans react to Trump Nato remarks
The veterans remarks follow comments by US President Donald Trump suggesting Nato allies avoided front-line combat during the war in Afghanistan.
www.bbc.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Thanks to BBC I was able to say publicly: Pres. Trump is dead wrong on NATO/allied support to the U.S. I want UK troops/families to know that their sacrifices were not invisible and made the world safer. Americans know the truth about their service even if Trump doesn't.
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
This month I was invited to submit a Statement for the Record for a congressional hearing on Afghan allies. Here's what I submitted:
January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This month I was invited to submit a Statement for the Record for a congressional hearing on Afghan allies. Here's what I submitted:
Proud to be associated with this group! Join me in the fight to keep faith with wartime allies! Now more than ever, we can't stand alone!
afghanevac.org/impact
afghanevac.org/impact
Impact — #AfghanEvac
afghanevac.org
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Proud to be associated with this group! Join me in the fight to keep faith with wartime allies! Now more than ever, we can't stand alone!
afghanevac.org/impact
afghanevac.org/impact
I said what I said.
January 10, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I said what I said.
Get the facts: The idea that Afghans in the U.S. are unvetted is simply a lie. Here's what the vetting looks like for the USRAP path. See this link for the others: afghanevac.org/vetting
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Get the facts: The idea that Afghans in the U.S. are unvetted is simply a lie. Here's what the vetting looks like for the USRAP path. See this link for the others: afghanevac.org/vetting
If you don't know any Afghans, queue up Beth's podcast for your next commute so you can hear from me about some #AfghansIKnow. If you don't personally know any Afghans and don't listen to people who do, you aren't getting unbiased information.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNUU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNUU...
James Seddon defends Afghan allies amidst fear-mongering - The Afghanistan Project Podcast Ep. 121
YouTube video by The Afghanistan Project Podcast
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December 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If you don't know any Afghans, queue up Beth's podcast for your next commute so you can hear from me about some #AfghansIKnow. If you don't personally know any Afghans and don't listen to people who do, you aren't getting unbiased information.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNUU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNUU...
Merry Christmas to whoever is about to get my blood. It's a unique cocktail of stress hormones, sugar, caffeine, bourbon, and spite. You're welcome!
(p.s. give a REAL gift this season and donate blood, will ya?)
(p.s. give a REAL gift this season and donate blood, will ya?)
December 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Merry Christmas to whoever is about to get my blood. It's a unique cocktail of stress hormones, sugar, caffeine, bourbon, and spite. You're welcome!
(p.s. give a REAL gift this season and donate blood, will ya?)
(p.s. give a REAL gift this season and donate blood, will ya?)
“It is definitely not fair to group all Afghans that helped us during our time in Afghanistan in that same basket as this individual"
“These guys didn’t want to leave Afghanistan,”
America should listen to those who fought alongside #AfghansIKnow
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“These guys didn’t want to leave Afghanistan,”
America should listen to those who fought alongside #AfghansIKnow
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Green Berets rush to defend their Afghan counterparts after D.C. shooting
The shooting of two National Guard members has prompted the Trump administration to crack down on Afghans who entered the U.S. after assisting American forces during the war.
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“It is definitely not fair to group all Afghans that helped us during our time in Afghanistan in that same basket as this individual"
“These guys didn’t want to leave Afghanistan,”
America should listen to those who fought alongside #AfghansIKnow
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
“These guys didn’t want to leave Afghanistan,”
America should listen to those who fought alongside #AfghansIKnow
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Know your rights:
www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
ICE Agents At Your Door
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclusocal.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Know your rights:
www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
www.aclusocal.org/en/know-your...
ICE illegally arrests Afghan allies who entered/stayed legally & violated no law.
This morn, I realize the same advice I gave my innocent allies to help protect them from the Taliban I now give to protect them from my own govt.
Did I order the extra helping of moral injury?
This morn, I realize the same advice I gave my innocent allies to help protect them from the Taliban I now give to protect them from my own govt.
Did I order the extra helping of moral injury?
December 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
ICE illegally arrests Afghan allies who entered/stayed legally & violated no law.
This morn, I realize the same advice I gave my innocent allies to help protect them from the Taliban I now give to protect them from my own govt.
Did I order the extra helping of moral injury?
This morn, I realize the same advice I gave my innocent allies to help protect them from the Taliban I now give to protect them from my own govt.
Did I order the extra helping of moral injury?
Apropos of nothing...Heinz-Wilhelm Eck, the CO of the German submarine U-852, was tried for war crimes and executed in 1945 for killing the survivors of the Peleus, a ship he had just sunk.
The XO of U-852 was also executed. His defense: He was only following COs orders.
The XO of U-852 was also executed. His defense: He was only following COs orders.
December 2, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Apropos of nothing...Heinz-Wilhelm Eck, the CO of the German submarine U-852, was tried for war crimes and executed in 1945 for killing the survivors of the Peleus, a ship he had just sunk.
The XO of U-852 was also executed. His defense: He was only following COs orders.
The XO of U-852 was also executed. His defense: He was only following COs orders.
Afghans honor Specialist Beckstrom.
I wish all Americans could see my inbox flooded with messages from Afghans condemning this attack and honoring the service of the National Guard.
These are the #AfghansIKnow
I wish all Americans could see my inbox flooded with messages from Afghans condemning this attack and honoring the service of the National Guard.
These are the #AfghansIKnow
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Afghans honor Specialist Beckstrom.
I wish all Americans could see my inbox flooded with messages from Afghans condemning this attack and honoring the service of the National Guard.
These are the #AfghansIKnow
I wish all Americans could see my inbox flooded with messages from Afghans condemning this attack and honoring the service of the National Guard.
These are the #AfghansIKnow
These friends, #AfghansIKnow, risked their lives providing base support logistics because they supported America's mission against the Taliban. After the Taliban attacked us, killing many and wounding 90, they were undaunted and walked through the wreckage to keep up the fight.
November 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
These friends, #AfghansIKnow, risked their lives providing base support logistics because they supported America's mission against the Taliban. After the Taliban attacked us, killing many and wounding 90, they were undaunted and walked through the wreckage to keep up the fight.
Don't choose, stand with both!
November 28, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Don't choose, stand with both!
A new policy betrays an ally I personally know who:
--Took Taliban off the battlefield.
--Settled LEGALLY in the U.S.
--Works, pays taxes, supports her community.
Take 5 minutes to urge our officials to oppose this or at least exempt wartime allies.
afghanevac.org/uscis-policy...
--Took Taliban off the battlefield.
--Settled LEGALLY in the U.S.
--Works, pays taxes, supports her community.
Take 5 minutes to urge our officials to oppose this or at least exempt wartime allies.
afghanevac.org/uscis-policy...
USCIS Policy Alert — #AfghanEvac
afghanevac.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A new policy betrays an ally I personally know who:
--Took Taliban off the battlefield.
--Settled LEGALLY in the U.S.
--Works, pays taxes, supports her community.
Take 5 minutes to urge our officials to oppose this or at least exempt wartime allies.
afghanevac.org/uscis-policy...
--Took Taliban off the battlefield.
--Settled LEGALLY in the U.S.
--Works, pays taxes, supports her community.
Take 5 minutes to urge our officials to oppose this or at least exempt wartime allies.
afghanevac.org/uscis-policy...
People doubt me that ICE acts immorally, prioritizing quota over justice. At time 9:30 the ICE agent asks an attorney to pick which of her clients to arrest. He needs one. But he'll take all if she doesn't pick one for him. That is NOT justice.
youtu.be/F-lQnfDhKgA?...
youtu.be/F-lQnfDhKgA?...
Notice to Appear: Inside San Diego's Immigration Court | NBC 7
YouTube video by NBC 7 San Diego
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
People doubt me that ICE acts immorally, prioritizing quota over justice. At time 9:30 the ICE agent asks an attorney to pick which of her clients to arrest. He needs one. But he'll take all if she doesn't pick one for him. That is NOT justice.
youtu.be/F-lQnfDhKgA?...
youtu.be/F-lQnfDhKgA?...
Excited to join Coach BZ on his Leadership & Success Podcast on Wednesday this week! Check it out or tune in live and join the discussion at either the LinkedIn or Youtube links below!
www.linkedin.com/events/73904...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW9R...
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW9R...
S4:E104🎙️ Live with CDR James Seddon, U.S. Navy
YouTube video by Leadership and Success with Coach "BZ" (Bob Zinga)
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November 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Excited to join Coach BZ on his Leadership & Success Podcast on Wednesday this week! Check it out or tune in live and join the discussion at either the LinkedIn or Youtube links below!
www.linkedin.com/events/73904...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW9R...
www.linkedin.com/events/73904...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW9R...
It's immoral. Read more here: afghanevac.substack.com/p/the-white-...
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It's immoral. Read more here: afghanevac.substack.com/p/the-white-...
I see this misconception over and over:
"Const. promises due process for 'citizens' and not everyone."
Here's the 5th Amendment. Many times elsewhere in the Const. the framers specified something applied only to "citizens."
See if that's the case for due proc:
"Const. promises due process for 'citizens' and not everyone."
Here's the 5th Amendment. Many times elsewhere in the Const. the framers specified something applied only to "citizens."
See if that's the case for due proc:
October 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I see this misconception over and over:
"Const. promises due process for 'citizens' and not everyone."
Here's the 5th Amendment. Many times elsewhere in the Const. the framers specified something applied only to "citizens."
See if that's the case for due proc:
"Const. promises due process for 'citizens' and not everyone."
Here's the 5th Amendment. Many times elsewhere in the Const. the framers specified something applied only to "citizens."
See if that's the case for due proc: