@tomvet.bsky.social
Navy veteran, lawyer experienced in professional regulation and ethics, bassist, grandfather.
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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ALERT: Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba, Trump's former personal lawyer, as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
www.cbsnews.com/news/alina-h...
www.cbsnews.com/news/alina-h...
Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba, Trump's former personal lawyer, as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
www.cbsnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:34 PM
ALERT: Appeals court disqualifies Alina Habba, Trump's former personal lawyer, as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey
www.cbsnews.com/news/alina-h...
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Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
November 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Here are US military lawyers stating clearly that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's "kill everybody" orders are either (1) war crimes or (2) murder.
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
Either way, expect prosecutions in the future.
www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/u...
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This
💯. It's not these patriotic citizens' fault they're being used as performative props by a corrupt, mendacious, and deranged president. They deserve our kindness and respect, and now, devastatingly, our deepest concern and sympathy. 😢
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This
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When you have a lawless criminal as commander-in-chief, and a falling-down drunk Fox News host as SecDef, reminding service members to only follow legal orders should probably be done every day. Mark Kelly is a hero. 🇺🇸
November 25, 2025 at 11:05 AM
When you have a lawless criminal as commander-in-chief, and a falling-down drunk Fox News host as SecDef, reminding service members to only follow legal orders should probably be done every day. Mark Kelly is a hero. 🇺🇸
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If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
November 25, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If this is true, every halfway decent foreign intelligence service on the planet already has the receipts ….
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There is no debate --
“An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be disobeyed when such act is unlawful.”
Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024), Part IV, ¶ 14.c.(2)(a)(i)
www.sja.marines.mil/Portals/135/...
#HOLDFAST
“An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be disobeyed when such act is unlawful.”
Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024), Part IV, ¶ 14.c.(2)(a)(i)
www.sja.marines.mil/Portals/135/...
#HOLDFAST
www.sja.marines.mil
November 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
There is no debate --
“An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be disobeyed when such act is unlawful.”
Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024), Part IV, ¶ 14.c.(2)(a)(i)
www.sja.marines.mil/Portals/135/...
#HOLDFAST
“An order requiring the performance of a military duty or act may be disobeyed when such act is unlawful.”
Manual for Courts-Martial United States (2024), Part IV, ¶ 14.c.(2)(a)(i)
www.sja.marines.mil/Portals/135/...
#HOLDFAST
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🚨This 16 year old was living a normal life until this administration took over the country. ICE is the enemy of humanity, decency, integrity, and all that used to represent this country. Meanwhile, Trump is building a private army, one that will be more ruthless and violent. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 7:26 PM
🚨This 16 year old was living a normal life until this administration took over the country. ICE is the enemy of humanity, decency, integrity, and all that used to represent this country. Meanwhile, Trump is building a private army, one that will be more ruthless and violent. 1/2
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Big Tech is plotting a $100M lobbying and campaign spending blitz to block AI regulation at the state and federal level.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Big Tech is plotting a $100M lobbying and campaign spending blitz to block AI regulation at the state and federal level.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
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Congratulations, Chicago! Following 56 days of Border Patrol Commander Gregory “Millimetternich” Bovino in residence, he has high-tailed it out of the windy city for the warmer embrace of Charlotte, North Carolina, after posing for a photo op with
Congratulations, Chicago! Following 56 days of Border Patrol Commander Gregory “Millimetternich” Bovino in residence, he has high-tailed it out of the windy city for the warmer embrace of Charlotte, North Carolina, after posing for a photo op with
Greg Bovino Bids Chicago Adios, Until We Meet Again
Leaving lies, jar of Dippity-Doo and maybe a violated restraining order behind.
open.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Congratulations, Chicago! Following 56 days of Border Patrol Commander Gregory “Millimetternich” Bovino in residence, he has high-tailed it out of the windy city for the warmer embrace of Charlotte, North Carolina, after posing for a photo op with
Congratulations, Chicago! Following 56 days of Border Patrol Commander Gregory “Millimetternich” Bovino in residence, he has high-tailed it out of the windy city for the warmer embrace of Charlotte, North Carolina, after posing for a photo op with
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"The truth of the Epstein files needs to come out—and the country needs to finally confront the sickening reality of a criminally corrupt White House occupant with a history of sexual assault and adjudicated rape.” My thoughts in this 2- minute video. www.americaamerica.news/p/dont-let-t...
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
"The truth of the Epstein files needs to come out—and the country needs to finally confront the sickening reality of a criminally corrupt White House occupant with a history of sexual assault and adjudicated rape.” My thoughts in this 2- minute video. www.americaamerica.news/p/dont-let-t...
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DOJ’s recent decision to appoint several military lawyers, or JAGs, to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea, write @marknevitt.bsky.social and @margyoh.bsky.social:
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
Military Lawyers Should Not Serve as Immigration Judges
DOJ’s decision to appointment several military lawyers, or JAGs to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea.
www.justsecurity.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
DOJ’s recent decision to appoint several military lawyers, or JAGs, to serve as immigration judges is not only against the law, but a bad idea, write @marknevitt.bsky.social and @margyoh.bsky.social:
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
www.justsecurity.org/124574/soldi...
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A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
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Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
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A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 3:08 AM
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
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People aren't dying from cocaine overdoses. They're dying from fentanyl. Which doesn't come from Venezuela. Those boats can't make it to the US. As a USCG veteran, I never had to shoot a boat out of the water in order to stop them from smuggling drugs.
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
People aren't dying from cocaine overdoses. They're dying from fentanyl. Which doesn't come from Venezuela. Those boats can't make it to the US. As a USCG veteran, I never had to shoot a boat out of the water in order to stop them from smuggling drugs.
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Emily Miller
Emily Miller
November 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Emily Miller
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Watch my supercut of things Mike Johnson doesn’t know. You can see the whole show here: www.youtube.com/live/Ams4OLn...
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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BREAKING: The full bench of the 9th circuit has agreed to take up the Portland National Guard case and vacated the panel decision that had blessed Trump’s deployment.
October 29, 2025 at 12:13 AM
BREAKING: The full bench of the 9th circuit has agreed to take up the Portland National Guard case and vacated the panel decision that had blessed Trump’s deployment.
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NOBODY needs an assault weapon to go hunting or target practice!!!
October 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
NOBODY needs an assault weapon to go hunting or target practice!!!
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Join vets Nov 11 to stand up to ICE and military occupation! Info is also on the No Kings website and the Vets Say No website, links below.
www.vetssayno.org
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.vetssayno.org
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
Vets Say No - National Call · No Kings
This Veteran's Day, we say no war on our cities. Veterans are standing up to fascism and calling on you to join us.
On October 28th hear directly from veterans and our supporters on how you can take...
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October 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Join vets Nov 11 to stand up to ICE and military occupation! Info is also on the No Kings website and the Vets Say No website, links below.
www.vetssayno.org
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
www.vetssayno.org
www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...