Jeff
@jammaj.bsky.social
Lazy Astronaut
Holistic Reductionist
ILOF/DSTV Greek Chorus
Holistic Reductionist
ILOF/DSTV Greek Chorus
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The next Dem president is going to need to sign on to the Rome statute and accept some international warrants
If Trump pardons him, the next Dem president should just Kavanaugh Stop him and drop him off in The Hague.
November 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The next Dem president is going to need to sign on to the Rome statute and accept some international warrants
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I am once again asking United States Senators to take a trial ad class to learn cross examination and witness control techniques plz
One thing to note about Bove’s response re: whistleblower report is that he didn’t explicitly deny making the “fuck you” comment.
Would be interesting to see his response if a senator directly asks him if he denies saying that
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Would be interesting to see his response if a senator directly asks him if he denies saying that
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November 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Part of why Trump won in 2016 was he was an "outsider" who promised to "end corruption." He did not end corruption, he is a big "to the victor belongs the spoils of the enemy" guy. He's a spoiled and corrupt person, who has spoiled and corrupted his party and government. That story sells itself.
The president is a political cartoon of corruption come to life, a gaudy grifter who is selling off pardons and lining his pockets, building a golden ballroom and protecting his fellow sex predator elites, all the while regular Americans are suffering and struggling to make ends meet.
Run on *that*
Run on *that*
November 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Part of why Trump won in 2016 was he was an "outsider" who promised to "end corruption." He did not end corruption, he is a big "to the victor belongs the spoils of the enemy" guy. He's a spoiled and corrupt person, who has spoiled and corrupted his party and government. That story sells itself.
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I’m late getting to @sodrock.bsky.social’s excellent thread on Missionary Ridge, but it’s a great one! Come for Grant’s toughness and Sheridan’s insouciance, and laugh at the imitator’s fate.
#OTD in 1863, 23,000 Union Troops storm Missionary Ridge in one of the all time epic charges in American military history decisively routing Confederate forces and opening the literal and symbolic “Gateway to the South” (1
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I’m late getting to @sodrock.bsky.social’s excellent thread on Missionary Ridge, but it’s a great one! Come for Grant’s toughness and Sheridan’s insouciance, and laugh at the imitator’s fate.
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Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"the next DOJ," eh bsky.app/profile/acyn...
Dimon on why JPMorgan Chase is not funding WH Ballroom:
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
We have an issue, which is anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful how anything is perceived, and also how the next DOJ is going to deal with it.
November 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
"the next DOJ," eh bsky.app/profile/acyn...
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"Surely a quick, violent, successful war of aggression is just what the ruler needs to shore up his legitimacy," said just about every failed monarch in history shortly before invading Serbia.
Creating a military conflict with Venezuela gives this administration a legal "hook" to invoke the Alien Enemies Act. In other words, the foreign war is being manufactured in order to facilitate court deference for its domestic mass deportation policy. It's a Stephen Miller Special.
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"Surely a quick, violent, successful war of aggression is just what the ruler needs to shore up his legitimacy," said just about every failed monarch in history shortly before invading Serbia.
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It’s finished.
It’s also not finished because, in the words of Paul Valéry, a piece of writing is never finished. Ultimately it is abandoned. That’s because writing is thinking, and we’re never finished with that.
Anyway, I figured out what to do with that long blog post . . .
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It’s also not finished because, in the words of Paul Valéry, a piece of writing is never finished. Ultimately it is abandoned. That’s because writing is thinking, and we’re never finished with that.
Anyway, I figured out what to do with that long blog post . . .
1/
November 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
It’s finished.
It’s also not finished because, in the words of Paul Valéry, a piece of writing is never finished. Ultimately it is abandoned. That’s because writing is thinking, and we’re never finished with that.
Anyway, I figured out what to do with that long blog post . . .
1/
It’s also not finished because, in the words of Paul Valéry, a piece of writing is never finished. Ultimately it is abandoned. That’s because writing is thinking, and we’re never finished with that.
Anyway, I figured out what to do with that long blog post . . .
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Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Everyone should read this terrifying thread about Hegseth’s published views wrt war crimes. It’s pretty fucking radical …. We needed to hear about this in his confirmation hearing.
A chapter in Hegseth’s book is literally titled “More Lethality, Less Lawyers.”
It’s almost as if there were signs!
It’s almost as if there were signs!
November 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thing is, we DID hear about it at his confirmation hearing.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
Every single senator who voted to confirm Hegseth knew he held these views about the laws of war.
They voted to confirm him anyway.
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As the US threatens Venezuela, top military commanders might note that Venezuela is a member of the International Criminal Court and it has refused to sign an "Article 98 waiver" with the US. That means that Americans could be brought before the ICC on war crimes charges.
November 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
As the US threatens Venezuela, top military commanders might note that Venezuela is a member of the International Criminal Court and it has refused to sign an "Article 98 waiver" with the US. That means that Americans could be brought before the ICC on war crimes charges.
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The president is about to start a war for no real reason. All of the things he has blamed on the country he’s targeting — fentanyl distribution, “emptying the asylums” and sending patients to the U.S., alignment with Tren de Aragua— are provably, obviously false.
Lots of people are going to die.
Lots of people are going to die.
November 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The president is about to start a war for no real reason. All of the things he has blamed on the country he’s targeting — fentanyl distribution, “emptying the asylums” and sending patients to the U.S., alignment with Tren de Aragua— are provably, obviously false.
Lots of people are going to die.
Lots of people are going to die.
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Rule of thumb. If someone says:
"Look, that's just the way things are"
Chances are they are benefitting from an injustice they don't want to talk about.
"Look, that's just the way things are"
Chances are they are benefitting from an injustice they don't want to talk about.
November 29, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Rule of thumb. If someone says:
"Look, that's just the way things are"
Chances are they are benefitting from an injustice they don't want to talk about.
"Look, that's just the way things are"
Chances are they are benefitting from an injustice they don't want to talk about.
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“They won’t insure you,” Ms. Rojas said. “No one will buy from you. You’re kind of stuck where you are.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
A Climate ‘Shock’ Is Eroding Some Home Values. New Data Shows How Much. (Gift Article)
Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“They won’t insure you,” Ms. Rojas said. “No one will buy from you. You’re kind of stuck where you are.” www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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From @chicago.suntimes.com on the now-public body-cam footage that was relied upon by Judge Sara Ellis.
H/t to @sophiesherry.bsky.social, Kade Heather, @vimiller.bsky.social @angelamassino.bsky.social and Kaitlin Washburn for taking on a holiday evidence drop: chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
H/t to @sophiesherry.bsky.social, Kade Heather, @vimiller.bsky.social @angelamassino.bsky.social and Kaitlin Washburn for taking on a holiday evidence drop: chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
Bodycam video shows feds’ aggressive tactics in vivid detail: ‘Deploy f---ing gas’
The videos, released weeks after U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis’ historic order limiting agents' use of force, offer a firsthand look at flashpoint incidents from suburban Broadview, and Chicago's Lit...
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November 29, 2025 at 4:29 PM
From @chicago.suntimes.com on the now-public body-cam footage that was relied upon by Judge Sara Ellis.
H/t to @sophiesherry.bsky.social, Kade Heather, @vimiller.bsky.social @angelamassino.bsky.social and Kaitlin Washburn for taking on a holiday evidence drop: chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
H/t to @sophiesherry.bsky.social, Kade Heather, @vimiller.bsky.social @angelamassino.bsky.social and Kaitlin Washburn for taking on a holiday evidence drop: chicago.suntimes.com/public-safet...
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These horrific, unending nights are nearly too much to bear. We could never have endured them alone. Our strength comes solely from the shining light of your hearts, the warmth of your embrace, and the unwavering kindness in your eyes, dear Ukrainians and friends around the world.
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
These horrific, unending nights are nearly too much to bear. We could never have endured them alone. Our strength comes solely from the shining light of your hearts, the warmth of your embrace, and the unwavering kindness in your eyes, dear Ukrainians and friends around the world.
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Here's a gift link: www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Here's a gift link: www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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I know you already know, but for other folks who don't, Goldsmith was previously head of OLC, is a genuinely brilliant mind on executive authority and separation of powers, and is usually very cautious about making claims this unqualified and direct. That he is saying it so starkly is v significant
November 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
I know you already know, but for other folks who don't, Goldsmith was previously head of OLC, is a genuinely brilliant mind on executive authority and separation of powers, and is usually very cautious about making claims this unqualified and direct. That he is saying it so starkly is v significant
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Alicia Wanless’s The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition for Reality delivers a sweeping study of how societies shape — and get shaped by — their information environments.
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The Information Animal: Alicia Wanless on Power, Truth, and Technology | Forskningspolitikk
Alicia Wanless’s The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition for Reality delivers a sweeping study of how societies shape — and get shaped by — their information environments. Mark ...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Alicia Wanless’s The Information Animal: Humans, Technology and the Competition for Reality delivers a sweeping study of how societies shape — and get shaped by — their information environments.
www.fpol.no/the-informat...
www.fpol.no/the-informat...
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Wait i thought we killed drug traffickers..? Let me try to make sense of this
You know what never mind
You know what never mind
November 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Wait i thought we killed drug traffickers..? Let me try to make sense of this
You know what never mind
You know what never mind
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The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Friday "Fun," 28 November 2025
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November 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A Dishonorable Strike
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
Indulging all assumptions in favor of the administration’s boat strikes, killing helpless men is murder
www.execfunctions.org/p/a-dishonor...
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"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:33 AM
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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Japanese embroidery artist Hiroko Kubota, known for her work highlighting cats #WomensArt
November 29, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Japanese embroidery artist Hiroko Kubota, known for her work highlighting cats #WomensArt
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David Richards, who passed away on November 13, was one of the great lawyers and progressive leaders of Texas history.
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David Richards, 1993-2025
David Richards, who passed away on November 13, was one of the great lawyers and progressive leaders of Texas history.
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November 29, 2025 at 4:10 AM
David Richards, who passed away on November 13, was one of the great lawyers and progressive leaders of Texas history.
open.substack.com/pub/lifeitso...
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