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@jasmius.bsky.social
Evangelical Christian. Husband. Father. Impatiently awaiting unconceived grandchildren. Reagan conservative. Proud constitutionalist dissident. Geezer. Curmudgeon. Cat daddy. Charter 12. I "bash" everybody.
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Freedom Conservatism: A Statement of Principles
To ensure that America's best days are ahead, we must apply the timeless principles of liberty to the challenges of the 21st century.
www.freedomconservatism.org
"To ensure that America's best days are ahead, we must apply the timeless principle of liberty to the challenges of the 21st century." www.freedomconservatism.org/p/freedom-co...
The MAGA maxim.
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The MAGA maxim.
"Three small Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps vessels intercepted a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker, Talara, and moved it into Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz on November 14th." understandingwar.org/research/mid...
Iran Update, November 14, 2025
Three IRGC vessels intercepted a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker and moved it into Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz.
understandingwar.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Three small Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps vessels intercepted a Marshall Islands-flagged oil products tanker, Talara, and moved it into Iranian waters in the Strait of Hormuz on November 14th." understandingwar.org/research/mid...
"The months-long Russian battlefield air interdiction campaign against Ukrainian logistics in the immediate and near rear played a more decisive role in shaping the battlefield to permit Russian advances in and near Pokrovsk than other factors." understandingwar.org/research/rus...
Russian Partial Battlefield Air Interdiction Enabled Recent Russian Advances in Pokrovsk
Russian advances in Pokrovsk resulted not from a sudden breakthrough but rather from months of dedicated battlefield shaping.
understandingwar.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"The months-long Russian battlefield air interdiction campaign against Ukrainian logistics in the immediate and near rear played a more decisive role in shaping the battlefield to permit Russian advances in and near Pokrovsk than other factors." understandingwar.org/research/rus...
"The GOP’s 2026 Senate aspirants are paying close attention." www.nationalreview.com/corner/filib...
Filibuster Opposition Creeps Into 2026 Senate GOP Primaries | National Review
Trump has long viewed the filibuster as an obstacle to his legislative priorities.
www.nationalreview.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"The GOP’s 2026 Senate aspirants are paying close attention." www.nationalreview.com/corner/filib...
"This campaign against plastic is wrongheaded for three reasons. The first is that these bans are not actually good for the environment, because the alternatives have been proven to cause more environmental damage than plastic." www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/the-...
The War on Plastic Is Getting Out of Hand | National Review
We can rethink plastic waste solutions without draconian bans on effective cups, bags, and forks.
www.nationalreview.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"This campaign against plastic is wrongheaded for three reasons. The first is that these bans are not actually good for the environment, because the alternatives have been proven to cause more environmental damage than plastic." www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/the-...
"Donald Trump will....run for a third term [and rig the 2028 election in his favor]. But plenty of [Trump]licans don’t even want that...for now."
But they inevitably will anyway.
Even if Trump dies and is replaced by a programmable A.I. doppelganger. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gops-l...
But they inevitably will anyway.
Even if Trump dies and is replaced by a programmable A.I. doppelganger. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gops-l...
The GOP's Life After Trump (with Robert Draper)
There’s always a possibility that Donald Trump will try to run for a third term.
www.thebulwark.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
"Donald Trump will....run for a third term [and rig the 2028 election in his favor]. But plenty of [Trump]licans don’t even want that...for now."
But they inevitably will anyway.
Even if Trump dies and is replaced by a programmable A.I. doppelganger. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gops-l...
But they inevitably will anyway.
Even if Trump dies and is replaced by a programmable A.I. doppelganger. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-gops-l...
"J.D. Vance’s latest lie, the immigrant scapegoating cycle, and why Trump’s economic crew keeps bending reality on prices, tariffs, and the state of the economy." www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-ms
Tim Miller: Rolling Back the Tariffs Exposes Trump's Lie
Tim Miller takes on JD Vance’s latest lie, the immigrant scapegoating cycle, and why Trump’s economic crew keeps bending reality on prices, tariffs, and the state of the economy.
www.thebulwark.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"J.D. Vance’s latest lie, the immigrant scapegoating cycle, and why Trump’s economic crew keeps bending reality on prices, tariffs, and the state of the economy." www.thebulwark.com/p/tim-ms
Of, in other words, Friday. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-most-u...
The Most Unhinged 24 Hours of the Trump Era (So Far)
Sam Stein gives a rapid rundown of a chaotic 24 hours in Trump-world, from corruption allegations and lavish gifts, to meltdown posts, MRI secrecy, and Trump lashing out at critics.
www.thebulwark.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Of, in other words, Friday. www.thebulwark.com/p/the-most-u...
The government didn't used to, and absolutely should not, be the lifeblood of the nation.
But oh, boy, is it ever now.
By executive decree. thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
But oh, boy, is it ever now.
By executive decree. thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
The Stupidity of Shutdowns
The government isn’t the lifeblood of the nation.
thedispatch.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The government didn't used to, and absolutely should not, be the lifeblood of the nation.
But oh, boy, is it ever now.
By executive decree. thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
But oh, boy, is it ever now.
By executive decree. thedispatch.com/newsletter/g...
"Trump’s tech bro coalition actively exploring ways to genetically engineer embryos and to get around banned practice in the U.S." www.stridentconservative.com/trump-tech-b...
Trump Tech Bros pushing eugenics and genetically engineered babies - The Strident Conservative ™
Under Donald Trump and the Tech Bros, we may soon see the day where eugenics and genetically engineered babies will be a reality in America.
www.stridentconservative.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"Trump’s tech bro coalition actively exploring ways to genetically engineer embryos and to get around banned practice in the U.S." www.stridentconservative.com/trump-tech-b...
Almost, but not quite.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Almost, but not quite.
Erik Lamkin would like them, because he apparently never stopped drinking Elmer's glue from early childhood.
Nobody else would.
Nobody else would.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Erik Lamkin would like them, because he apparently never stopped drinking Elmer's glue from early childhood.
Nobody else would.
Nobody else would.
See, I told you so. sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh finishes 2nd in AL MVP voting
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh finished second behind Yankees slugger Aaron Judge in the razor-tight voting for the American League MVP.
sports.mynorthwest.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
See, I told you so. sports.mynorthwest.com/mlb/seattle-...
"The Islamic State is attempting to exploit the Syrian transitional government’s decision to join the U.S.-led Global Coalition Against ISIS to discredit the government among Sunni hardliners and drive recruitment." understandingwar.org/research/mid...
Iran Update, November 13, 2025
A Shia Coordination Framework member suggested that the framework could exclude Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al Sudani’s coalition
understandingwar.org
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
"The Islamic State is attempting to exploit the Syrian transitional government’s decision to join the U.S.-led Global Coalition Against ISIS to discredit the government among Sunni hardliners and drive recruitment." understandingwar.org/research/mid...
"Editors of many of the world’s top scientific and medical journals are destroying or — better stated — have destroyed the public’s trust in scientific and medical leadership because these journals can no longer be deemed objective purveyors of truth." www.nationalreview.com/corner/scien...
Scientist Cuts Ties with Nature over Ideological Bias | National Review
The funders and editors of scientific publications must urgently change course.
www.nationalreview.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:17 PM
"Editors of many of the world’s top scientific and medical journals are destroying or — better stated — have destroyed the public’s trust in scientific and medical leadership because these journals can no longer be deemed objective purveyors of truth." www.nationalreview.com/corner/scien...
"A Georgia police department doubled down on its goal of creating a more 'inclusive' force after one police officer was put under investigation for [correctly] 'gendering' a [gender dysphoric] man who used a public women’s bathroom." www.nationalreview.com/news/georgia...
Georgia Police Department Recommits to ‘Inclusivity’ Training After Officer ‘Misgenders’ Man Using Women’s Bathroom | National Review
The DeKalb County Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit has opened an investigation into the incident.
www.nationalreview.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"A Georgia police department doubled down on its goal of creating a more 'inclusive' force after one police officer was put under investigation for [correctly] 'gendering' a [gender dysphoric] man who used a public women’s bathroom." www.nationalreview.com/news/georgia...
No, it didn't. He just seized that power anyway, severed from any and all legal authority.
Just like Barack Obama did before him, on other issues.
It seems to have become a trend. www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/cong...
Just like Barack Obama did before him, on other issues.
It seems to have become a trend. www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/cong...
Congress Didn’t Give Trump an Unlimited License to Tariff | National Review
The best legal argument for the Trump tariffs assumes that we are currently in a declared war with every country on the planet.
www.nationalreview.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
No, it didn't. He just seized that power anyway, severed from any and all legal authority.
Just like Barack Obama did before him, on other issues.
It seems to have become a trend. www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/cong...
Just like Barack Obama did before him, on other issues.
It seems to have become a trend. www.nationalreview.com/2025/11/cong...
"Years ago, we were told that fossil fuels were done for.
"How is that going now?" www.nationalreview.com/corner/oil-s...
"How is that going now?" www.nationalreview.com/corner/oil-s...
Oil Still Slick | National Review
Years ago, we were told that fossil fuels were done for. How is that going now?
www.nationalreview.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Years ago, we were told that fossil fuels were done for.
"How is that going now?" www.nationalreview.com/corner/oil-s...
"How is that going now?" www.nationalreview.com/corner/oil-s...
"The Senate refused to confirm him for a previous job and now he’s going to be deputy general counsel at the General Services Administration." www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-prom...
Trump Promotes Guy Who Was Too Racist for GOP Senators
Tim Miller gives his take on Donald Trump promoting Paul Ingrassia, the racist Twitter troll whose private texts about having a “Nazi streak” were so vile that even MAGA group chats were telling him t...
www.thebulwark.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
"The Senate refused to confirm him for a previous job and now he’s going to be deputy general counsel at the General Services Administration." www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-prom...
"[Trump]licans learned nothing from how badly Dems bungled inflation." www.thebulwark.com/p/affordabil...
Trump Is Falling Into the Same Trap That Ensnared Biden
Republicans learned nothing from how badly Dems bungled inflation.
www.thebulwark.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"[Trump]licans learned nothing from how badly Dems bungled inflation." www.thebulwark.com/p/affordabil...
