Hein Goemans
@heingoemans.bsky.social
Galactic Effectuator (obvious Jack Vance aficionado); Professor of Political Science at the University of Rochester. Interests: war and war termination, territorial disputes, why do leaders and why do individuals fight?
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CNN, NYT, AP, and other media orgs literally have interviewed families of people killed in Caribbean boat strikes, including some who say they were just fishermen.
Lies nested within lies, all in service of violating the laws of armed combat, for no evident national interest advancement at all.
Lies nested within lies, all in service of violating the laws of armed combat, for no evident national interest advancement at all.
Cotton on Trump's boat strikes: "Use common sense. If any of these had been boats full of fisherman or refugees, CNN would've already been on the ground & interviewed all their families & told their stories. We can be confident all of these strikes have been against cartel-based drug traffickers."
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CNN, NYT, AP, and other media orgs literally have interviewed families of people killed in Caribbean boat strikes, including some who say they were just fishermen.
Lies nested within lies, all in service of violating the laws of armed combat, for no evident national interest advancement at all.
Lies nested within lies, all in service of violating the laws of armed combat, for no evident national interest advancement at all.
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If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
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I don’t think Cassidy is too dumb not to understand credible commitment. The “pledge” was a charade like most senate hearings.
November 21, 2025 at 2:04 AM
I don’t think Cassidy is too dumb not to understand credible commitment. The “pledge” was a charade like most senate hearings.
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The would put Germany in command of U.S. forces, including nuclear weapons, deployed in Europe. Which probably indicates the Trump Administration envisions there being none.
🇺🇸🇩🇪 The US would like Germany to take over the command of Nato forces in Europe, Whitaker said, - The Times
In remarks that elicited shock from a German Nato general seated next to him, Whitaker said it was US long-term “aspirational goal” that Berlin should appoint supreme allied commander Europe.
In remarks that elicited shock from a German Nato general seated next to him, Whitaker said it was US long-term “aspirational goal” that Berlin should appoint supreme allied commander Europe.
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The would put Germany in command of U.S. forces, including nuclear weapons, deployed in Europe. Which probably indicates the Trump Administration envisions there being none.
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If you aren't appalled by this, you *are* the problem
This is fucking horrifying.
Swastikas and nooses are just “potentially divisive”? Are you kidding me?
Swastikas and nooses are just “potentially divisive”? Are you kidding me?
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you aren't appalled by this, you *are* the problem
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Um.... This is an actual judicial opinion (dissenting in the TX gerrymandering case)
November 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Um.... This is an actual judicial opinion (dissenting in the TX gerrymandering case)
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62% of Israelis, and 73%(!) of Jewish Israelis, said they'd oppose Palestinian statehood, even if it's coupled with normalization with Saudi Arabia.
The Israeli public (not just government) and the rest of the world seem to be moving in 2 very opposite directions. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
The Israeli public (not just government) and the rest of the world seem to be moving in 2 very opposite directions. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
Israeli poll shows strong opposition to Palestinian state | The Jerusalem Post
Among Jewish Israelis, opposition is even higher at 79%, up from 76% in the previous JCFA poll. This marks the highest level of Jewish-Israeli opposition in its tracking since the war began.
www.jpost.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
62% of Israelis, and 73%(!) of Jewish Israelis, said they'd oppose Palestinian statehood, even if it's coupled with normalization with Saudi Arabia.
The Israeli public (not just government) and the rest of the world seem to be moving in 2 very opposite directions. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
The Israeli public (not just government) and the rest of the world seem to be moving in 2 very opposite directions. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...
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One of the federal judges I'm writing about is the notorious racist Harold Cox, who often used the N-word in open court and more.
But even he didn't get this unhinged in his written opinions.
But even he didn't get this unhinged in his written opinions.
In an unhinged dissent in our Texas redistricting victory, a GOP appointed judge seems to believe that George Soros and I did...well, I'm not sure what...but he is very mad. Bigly.
November 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
One of the federal judges I'm writing about is the notorious racist Harold Cox, who often used the N-word in open court and more.
But even he didn't get this unhinged in his written opinions.
But even he didn't get this unhinged in his written opinions.
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Pete Hegseth’s church is part of Wilson’s sect, and Hegseth has praised Wilson.
Christian Nationalist, Doug Wilson, confirms that children who don’t accept and follow their parent’s religious beliefs should be turned over to the State for capital punishment (be put to death). This fanaticism is real:
November 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Pete Hegseth’s church is part of Wilson’s sect, and Hegseth has praised Wilson.
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i will kind of accept this from some random person who barely pays attention. ben shapiro though? he's just lying
Ben Shapiro: “When the president said deport all the illegal immigrants, I never thought that he meant that literally”
November 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
i will kind of accept this from some random person who barely pays attention. ben shapiro though? he's just lying
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/2 That kind of knowledge is what I have in the place where others have a capacity to interact comfortably with fellow human beings.
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
/2 That kind of knowledge is what I have in the place where others have a capacity to interact comfortably with fellow human beings.
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You mean this Marco Rubio?
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
You mean this Marco Rubio?
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This. This all day.
Donald Trump could have just kept his mouth shut about Jamal Khashoggi.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
But to smear a dead journalist, while sitting with the person accused of orchestrating his murder is just vile.
Every time this administration hits rock bottom, a trap door seems to open.
Cretin behavior.
November 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This. This all day.
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Nothing to worry about, just a sitting federal judge having been revealed as openly endorsing extrajudicial killings
Are crimes against humanity an impeachable offense? Asking for an Article III judge. www.npr.org/2025/11/17/g...
Justice Department official told prosecutors that U.S. should 'just sink' drug boats
NPR interviews with current and former officials reveal more of the backstory around the military's strikes in the Caribbean.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Nothing to worry about, just a sitting federal judge having been revealed as openly endorsing extrajudicial killings
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just out of frame: a bone saw
Trump on MBS: "We have an extremely respected man in the Oval Office today. And a friend of mine for a long time. A very good friend of mine. I'm very proud of the job he's done in terms of human rights and everything else."
November 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
just out of frame: a bone saw
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oh cool the New York Times is ramping up the war propaganda machine again.
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I’ve been outspoken in calling on the administration to act against Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship” in Venezuela, Bret Stephens writes. “With war looming, possibly within days, it’s worth making the case again — and thinking through the ways it could go wrong.”
“I’ve been outspoken in calling on the administration to act against Nicolás Maduro’s dictatorship” in Venezuela, Bret Stephens writes. “With war looming, possibly within days, it’s worth making the case again — and thinking through the ways it could go wrong.”
Opinion | The Case for Overthrowing Maduro
Thinking through the case for intervention in Venezuela.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
oh cool the New York Times is ramping up the war propaganda machine again.
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Consciousness of gilt
November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Consciousness of gilt
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Jesus Christ. This is monstrous. Absolutely sickening. The journalists in that room should walk out en masse.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Jesus Christ. This is monstrous. Absolutely sickening. The journalists in that room should walk out en masse.
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Ponied up for a month of newspapers.com, went right to the New York Daily News and quickly found this gem from Feb 16, 1936.
November 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ponied up for a month of newspapers.com, went right to the New York Daily News and quickly found this gem from Feb 16, 1936.
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This happened Friday, despite only getting attention on Monday night.
Think about all of the Epstein emails, and here you go. This is 100% in fitting with those dismissive, abusive exchanges.
Think about all of the Epstein emails, and here you go. This is 100% in fitting with those dismissive, abusive exchanges.
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
This happened Friday, despite only getting attention on Monday night.
Think about all of the Epstein emails, and here you go. This is 100% in fitting with those dismissive, abusive exchanges.
Think about all of the Epstein emails, and here you go. This is 100% in fitting with those dismissive, abusive exchanges.
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Bingo.
And imagine the Democratic politician who said this did so as he sat next to the podcaster's assassin whom he reminded everyone was his close personal friend
And imagine the Democratic politician who said this did so as he sat next to the podcaster's assassin whom he reminded everyone was his close personal friend
Imagine if a Democratic politician said “a lot of people didn’t like him” with respect to that assassinated podcaster. Seriously.
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Bingo.
And imagine the Democratic politician who said this did so as he sat next to the podcaster's assassin whom he reminded everyone was his close personal friend
And imagine the Democratic politician who said this did so as he sat next to the podcaster's assassin whom he reminded everyone was his close personal friend
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“Things happen.”
Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist and Washington Post columnist who was literally murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government inside a Saudi consulate.
Shameful. So shameful.
Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist and Washington Post columnist who was literally murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government inside a Saudi consulate.
Shameful. So shameful.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“Things happen.”
Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist and Washington Post columnist who was literally murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government inside a Saudi consulate.
Shameful. So shameful.
Jamal Khashoggi was a journalist and Washington Post columnist who was literally murdered and dismembered by agents of the Saudi government inside a Saudi consulate.
Shameful. So shameful.
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“Quiet, piggy.”
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
“Quiet, piggy.”
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!!!
Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 6:13 PM
!!!
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I wrote to Garber: I ask you to take immediate action to sever Harvard's ties to Larry Summers. His conduct violates every norm of decency and faculty conduct imaginable. And it is all there in black and white. For the sake of his students and mentees, past, present and future, please do not delay.
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I wrote to Garber: I ask you to take immediate action to sever Harvard's ties to Larry Summers. His conduct violates every norm of decency and faculty conduct imaginable. And it is all there in black and white. For the sake of his students and mentees, past, present and future, please do not delay.