Alan Carmichael
@alancarmichael.bsky.social
Maine Transplant | Former President, East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists
She was one of the 4 senators who introduced the bill to codify roe, the Reproductive Freedom For All Act.
So what you're saying is that you will ALSO try to codify roe.
That's something I guess
So what you're saying is that you will ALSO try to codify roe.
That's something I guess
October 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
She was one of the 4 senators who introduced the bill to codify roe, the Reproductive Freedom For All Act.
So what you're saying is that you will ALSO try to codify roe.
That's something I guess
So what you're saying is that you will ALSO try to codify roe.
That's something I guess
I said both sides probably have, but you're right, we probably shouldn't say that either, because innocent until proven guilty is THE fundamental principle of justice.
October 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I said both sides probably have, but you're right, we probably shouldn't say that either, because innocent until proven guilty is THE fundamental principle of justice.
Notice you moved the goal posts again
committing war crimes is not the same thing as having committed a genocide.
You know that, so its never ending semantic games to avoid the truth that you have already acknowledged. supremely dishonest
committing war crimes is not the same thing as having committed a genocide.
You know that, so its never ending semantic games to avoid the truth that you have already acknowledged. supremely dishonest
October 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Notice you moved the goal posts again
committing war crimes is not the same thing as having committed a genocide.
You know that, so its never ending semantic games to avoid the truth that you have already acknowledged. supremely dishonest
committing war crimes is not the same thing as having committed a genocide.
You know that, so its never ending semantic games to avoid the truth that you have already acknowledged. supremely dishonest
so you know this is unproven, yet you cant give it up.
not good!
not good!
October 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
so you know this is unproven, yet you cant give it up.
not good!
not good!
Both sides have probably committed war crimes, because war crimes happen in most every war. But that doesn't make it a one way genocide.
The sense I get from your camp is that you think its distasteful for a powerful country to unequivocally win a war they didnt initiate, which i dont agree with
The sense I get from your camp is that you think its distasteful for a powerful country to unequivocally win a war they didnt initiate, which i dont agree with
October 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Both sides have probably committed war crimes, because war crimes happen in most every war. But that doesn't make it a one way genocide.
The sense I get from your camp is that you think its distasteful for a powerful country to unequivocally win a war they didnt initiate, which i dont agree with
The sense I get from your camp is that you think its distasteful for a powerful country to unequivocally win a war they didnt initiate, which i dont agree with
Not unless something happens in the future
they said for 2 years that it would end when the hostages were returned, and the ceasefire has been effective since the day the hostages were returned
If Israel starts back up maybe, but as of now, they're doing what theyve said they would the whole time
they said for 2 years that it would end when the hostages were returned, and the ceasefire has been effective since the day the hostages were returned
If Israel starts back up maybe, but as of now, they're doing what theyve said they would the whole time
October 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Not unless something happens in the future
they said for 2 years that it would end when the hostages were returned, and the ceasefire has been effective since the day the hostages were returned
If Israel starts back up maybe, but as of now, they're doing what theyve said they would the whole time
they said for 2 years that it would end when the hostages were returned, and the ceasefire has been effective since the day the hostages were returned
If Israel starts back up maybe, but as of now, they're doing what theyve said they would the whole time
Why do you think the ICJ hasnt found them guilty yet if its so clear and obvious and they've already made multiple proclamations as part of this trial?
I am saying that a definitive statement in either direction is not supported by any international court. Process is all that matters in our world
I am saying that a definitive statement in either direction is not supported by any international court. Process is all that matters in our world
October 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Why do you think the ICJ hasnt found them guilty yet if its so clear and obvious and they've already made multiple proclamations as part of this trial?
I am saying that a definitive statement in either direction is not supported by any international court. Process is all that matters in our world
I am saying that a definitive statement in either direction is not supported by any international court. Process is all that matters in our world
if it wasnt a big deal you wouldnt have to use a euphemism to describe what he did.
October 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
if it wasnt a big deal you wouldnt have to use a euphemism to describe what he did.
Correct, so you ascribing 100% guilt to a nation that has not been found guilty.
It's irresponsible, and you only do it because telling the truth about where the case stands doesn't make the point you wish it would.
That is also considered LYING!
It's irresponsible, and you only do it because telling the truth about where the case stands doesn't make the point you wish it would.
That is also considered LYING!
October 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Correct, so you ascribing 100% guilt to a nation that has not been found guilty.
It's irresponsible, and you only do it because telling the truth about where the case stands doesn't make the point you wish it would.
That is also considered LYING!
It's irresponsible, and you only do it because telling the truth about where the case stands doesn't make the point you wish it would.
That is also considered LYING!
Because being APPOINTED harbormaster to issue safety notices to boaters is beneath being voted to a town council seat by the residents of your town.
It's like a nice thing to be willing to do the extra leg work, but it is not an elected political representative position in a town of 1200
It's like a nice thing to be willing to do the extra leg work, but it is not an elected political representative position in a town of 1200
October 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Because being APPOINTED harbormaster to issue safety notices to boaters is beneath being voted to a town council seat by the residents of your town.
It's like a nice thing to be willing to do the extra leg work, but it is not an elected political representative position in a town of 1200
It's like a nice thing to be willing to do the extra leg work, but it is not an elected political representative position in a town of 1200
How many people that spend their free time in their late 30s calling people re**rds anonymously online aren't antisocial scumbags?
Please, can I have a single example?
Please, can I have a single example?
October 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
How many people that spend their free time in their late 30s calling people re**rds anonymously online aren't antisocial scumbags?
Please, can I have a single example?
Please, can I have a single example?
Yes, because a scholars' association has a much lower standard of evidence when stating opinions than an international court.
Every time I have this discussion, people throw out random interest groups that have a different take than the ICJ, but the ICJ is above all these groups.
Every time I have this discussion, people throw out random interest groups that have a different take than the ICJ, but the ICJ is above all these groups.
October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Yes, because a scholars' association has a much lower standard of evidence when stating opinions than an international court.
Every time I have this discussion, people throw out random interest groups that have a different take than the ICJ, but the ICJ is above all these groups.
Every time I have this discussion, people throw out random interest groups that have a different take than the ICJ, but the ICJ is above all these groups.
Her agreeing with the ICJ? Not much, because she's been a lawyer for decades, so unlike online hot take writers, she knows that these terms have a legal basis that has to be formally met
Attacking a country and then getting obliterated in a war is a human tragedy but thats not a synonym of genocide
Attacking a country and then getting obliterated in a war is a human tragedy but thats not a synonym of genocide
October 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Her agreeing with the ICJ? Not much, because she's been a lawyer for decades, so unlike online hot take writers, she knows that these terms have a legal basis that has to be formally met
Attacking a country and then getting obliterated in a war is a human tragedy but thats not a synonym of genocide
Attacking a country and then getting obliterated in a war is a human tragedy but thats not a synonym of genocide
Janet mills has decades of public service experience. Her personal life isn't 100% of her record like it is for Graham.
thats my entire point
thats my entire point
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Janet mills has decades of public service experience. Her personal life isn't 100% of her record like it is for Graham.
thats my entire point
thats my entire point
It's not vague "reddit posts". He called his supposed friends and neighbors naive idiots, bigots, and re**rds
And he was doing this as an unmarried 37 year old alone on his computer. It's a pathetic scene to imagine from someone now branding himself as a lover of the rural working class.
And he was doing this as an unmarried 37 year old alone on his computer. It's a pathetic scene to imagine from someone now branding himself as a lover of the rural working class.
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's not vague "reddit posts". He called his supposed friends and neighbors naive idiots, bigots, and re**rds
And he was doing this as an unmarried 37 year old alone on his computer. It's a pathetic scene to imagine from someone now branding himself as a lover of the rural working class.
And he was doing this as an unmarried 37 year old alone on his computer. It's a pathetic scene to imagine from someone now branding himself as a lover of the rural working class.
That's what I'm saying. Obviously he CAN overcome this; but SHOULD he?
If someone with a complete lack of public service, even on the town government level, thinks he deserves to become one of the 500 most powerful people in the country, he better have a stunningly perfect personal record.
If someone with a complete lack of public service, even on the town government level, thinks he deserves to become one of the 500 most powerful people in the country, he better have a stunningly perfect personal record.
October 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
That's what I'm saying. Obviously he CAN overcome this; but SHOULD he?
If someone with a complete lack of public service, even on the town government level, thinks he deserves to become one of the 500 most powerful people in the country, he better have a stunningly perfect personal record.
If someone with a complete lack of public service, even on the town government level, thinks he deserves to become one of the 500 most powerful people in the country, he better have a stunningly perfect personal record.
not gonna be anywhere close to the forefront 12 months from now.
October 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
not gonna be anywhere close to the forefront 12 months from now.
What would be disqualifying if the complete lack of experience, former blackwater work, and online incel troll behavior isn't enough?
October 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
What would be disqualifying if the complete lack of experience, former blackwater work, and online incel troll behavior isn't enough?
Do you seriously think the fact that other people behaved like scumbags is a good reason to give the benefit of the doubt to your guy who was acting like a scumbag?
I struggle to understand what your underlying principles are if you think like this. Have higher standards!
I struggle to understand what your underlying principles are if you think like this. Have higher standards!
October 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Do you seriously think the fact that other people behaved like scumbags is a good reason to give the benefit of the doubt to your guy who was acting like a scumbag?
I struggle to understand what your underlying principles are if you think like this. Have higher standards!
I struggle to understand what your underlying principles are if you think like this. Have higher standards!
What do you not understand about the fact that the bar for the Democratic party is not to behave just like Trump?
I get that people are upset to find out who he is in his free time, but how many unmarried 37 year old former private mercenary online trolls do you think should be a US Senator?
I get that people are upset to find out who he is in his free time, but how many unmarried 37 year old former private mercenary online trolls do you think should be a US Senator?
October 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
What do you not understand about the fact that the bar for the Democratic party is not to behave just like Trump?
I get that people are upset to find out who he is in his free time, but how many unmarried 37 year old former private mercenary online trolls do you think should be a US Senator?
I get that people are upset to find out who he is in his free time, but how many unmarried 37 year old former private mercenary online trolls do you think should be a US Senator?
How many LGBT allies think its funny to disparage a straight man by telling him to suck a d**k?
This isn't even a scandal. This is just the first evidence of why he is not cut out for public service. He is antisocial in his private life
Serious adults dont anonymously troll people w slurs online
This isn't even a scandal. This is just the first evidence of why he is not cut out for public service. He is antisocial in his private life
Serious adults dont anonymously troll people w slurs online
October 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
How many LGBT allies think its funny to disparage a straight man by telling him to suck a d**k?
This isn't even a scandal. This is just the first evidence of why he is not cut out for public service. He is antisocial in his private life
Serious adults dont anonymously troll people w slurs online
This isn't even a scandal. This is just the first evidence of why he is not cut out for public service. He is antisocial in his private life
Serious adults dont anonymously troll people w slurs online
What voluminous public speaking record? He's been reading pre-prepared remarks for a month and half.
This is the ONLY time we've gotten to see how he acts when the cameras arent there and his remarks arent scripted, and no one would want to defend this behavior from a 37 year old man.
This is the ONLY time we've gotten to see how he acts when the cameras arent there and his remarks arent scripted, and no one would want to defend this behavior from a 37 year old man.
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
What voluminous public speaking record? He's been reading pre-prepared remarks for a month and half.
This is the ONLY time we've gotten to see how he acts when the cameras arent there and his remarks arent scripted, and no one would want to defend this behavior from a 37 year old man.
This is the ONLY time we've gotten to see how he acts when the cameras arent there and his remarks arent scripted, and no one would want to defend this behavior from a 37 year old man.
the courage to anonymously call people re**rd on the internet and disrespect your friends and neighbors for not having the privilege of being educated at a private high school and college.
he's just so BRAVE 😂
he's just so BRAVE 😂
October 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
the courage to anonymously call people re**rd on the internet and disrespect your friends and neighbors for not having the privilege of being educated at a private high school and college.
he's just so BRAVE 😂
he's just so BRAVE 😂
Janet is smart enough to know she needs to be publicly respectful to Collins and focus in on how Trump is the reason a D needs to have the seat
Graham seems to be another underachieving resentful millennial socialist who is just spewing negativity at everyone who doesnt share his exact beliefs
Graham seems to be another underachieving resentful millennial socialist who is just spewing negativity at everyone who doesnt share his exact beliefs
October 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Janet is smart enough to know she needs to be publicly respectful to Collins and focus in on how Trump is the reason a D needs to have the seat
Graham seems to be another underachieving resentful millennial socialist who is just spewing negativity at everyone who doesnt share his exact beliefs
Graham seems to be another underachieving resentful millennial socialist who is just spewing negativity at everyone who doesnt share his exact beliefs
Yes, but the goal isn't to hold yourself to the same standard as the guy your party detests to its core
This is damaging because Graham is PRETENDING he isnt an angry troll. Trump has never claimed he isn't a jerk, but for Graham it's a mask off moment
Again, he was doing this stuff 4 years ago
This is damaging because Graham is PRETENDING he isnt an angry troll. Trump has never claimed he isn't a jerk, but for Graham it's a mask off moment
Again, he was doing this stuff 4 years ago
October 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yes, but the goal isn't to hold yourself to the same standard as the guy your party detests to its core
This is damaging because Graham is PRETENDING he isnt an angry troll. Trump has never claimed he isn't a jerk, but for Graham it's a mask off moment
Again, he was doing this stuff 4 years ago
This is damaging because Graham is PRETENDING he isnt an angry troll. Trump has never claimed he isn't a jerk, but for Graham it's a mask off moment
Again, he was doing this stuff 4 years ago