Jeremiah Cushman
@jdcushman45.bsky.social
Defense journalist, Europeanist (🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪), metalhead, not necessarily in that order...
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An 18-month audit by the Government Accountability Office found Pentagon missions and personnel are increasingly vulnerable to malicious use of publicly available information. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
Pentagon vulnerable to malicious use of publicly available info, GAO finds
An audit of 10 Defense Department components revealed that all but one had inadequate training on the risks of digital information in the public.
www.stripes.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
An 18-month audit by the Government Accountability Office found Pentagon missions and personnel are increasingly vulnerable to malicious use of publicly available information. (from @wyattwolson.bsky.social)
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Everyone is a spoiled, bratty 12-year-old who votes, except for the actual 12 year olds who are mostly better behaved.
There are many things I admire about America, but one thing I very munch don't is that in some ways it's a profoundly childish society. The political equivalent of stomping one's foot and going "but I *wanna*"
In a way, America was too imperially successful for its own good. It subjugated or eliminated its continental opponents so effectively - and faced no peer land opponents after the revolution - that it genuinely didn't have to take violence seriously except as something that happens to "bad people"
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Everyone is a spoiled, bratty 12-year-old who votes, except for the actual 12 year olds who are mostly better behaved.
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Inflation isn’t all the same. When prices rise because demand is strong, firms earn more and can raise wages. With tariff-driven inflation, firms face higher costs, not higher revenues—so prices go up but paychecks don’t. Same pain, less gain.
November 18, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Inflation isn’t all the same. When prices rise because demand is strong, firms earn more and can raise wages. With tariff-driven inflation, firms face higher costs, not higher revenues—so prices go up but paychecks don’t. Same pain, less gain.
So, same old, same old
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
www.defensenews.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
So, same old, same old
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I think it’s a mistake to read this as a “the voters are all stupid” problem when it could also be a symptom of the “only Democrats have agency” problem
hahahahahaha ha ha ha. ha. 😬
November 18, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I think it’s a mistake to read this as a “the voters are all stupid” problem when it could also be a symptom of the “only Democrats have agency” problem
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Where are the learning loss people? It’s hard to learn at school if you’re afraid to go because the secret police might kidnap you.
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Where are the learning loss people? It’s hard to learn at school if you’re afraid to go because the secret police might kidnap you.
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Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
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Farmers, enviros and unions unite to repeal local ban on solar and wind projects in Richland, Ohio.
IBEW says: “They provide a ton of work, a ton of man-hours."
State law allows local governments to ban solar and wind but not fossil fuel projects.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle... #energysky
IBEW says: “They provide a ton of work, a ton of man-hours."
State law allows local governments to ban solar and wind but not fossil fuel projects.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle... #energysky
This Ohio county banned wind and solar. Now, residents are pushing…
Richland County forbade large-scale renewable energy in most townships. Next May, voters will have a chance to reject the rules in a first-of-its-kind…
www.canarymedia.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Farmers, enviros and unions unite to repeal local ban on solar and wind projects in Richland, Ohio.
IBEW says: “They provide a ton of work, a ton of man-hours."
State law allows local governments to ban solar and wind but not fossil fuel projects.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle... #energysky
IBEW says: “They provide a ton of work, a ton of man-hours."
State law allows local governments to ban solar and wind but not fossil fuel projects.
www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle... #energysky
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"After a torturous birth under Biden and a near-death experience under Trump, NEVI is starting to hit its stride. State departments of transportation have wrapped their heads around charging infrastructure; money is flowing, and stations are under construction."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Why Trump Couldn’t Stop the Electric Vehicle Dream
We never got those promised EV chargers — but we did get a future for EVs.
www.politico.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"After a torturous birth under Biden and a near-death experience under Trump, NEVI is starting to hit its stride. State departments of transportation have wrapped their heads around charging infrastructure; money is flowing, and stations are under construction."
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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It’s publication day for Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany! At last, the key sources from the Holy Roman Empire - laws, treaties, and polemics - are available in English translation. #medievalsky #earlymodern
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It’s publication day for Law, Society and Political Culture in Late Medieval and Reformation Germany! At last, the key sources from the Holy Roman Empire - laws, treaties, and polemics - are available in English translation. #medievalsky #earlymodern
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165893/
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one of the most important things I think we can actually take aware of from the (gestures vaguely) last 20 years is that the people don’t want to negotiate. They don’t want to haggle. They want to walk into store and see The Price on something that is what is advertised to be, and pay it.
Trump: "THE ONLY HEALTHCARE I'LL SUPPORT OR APPROVE IS SENDING MONEY DIRECTLY BACK TO THE PEOPLE W/ NOTHING GOING TO THE BIG, FAT, RICH INSURANCE COMPANIES, WHO HAVE RIPPED OFF AMERICA LONG ENOUGH. THE PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED TO NEGOTIATE & BUY THEIR OWN, MUCH BETTER, INSURANCE. POWER TO THE PEOPLE!"
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
one of the most important things I think we can actually take aware of from the (gestures vaguely) last 20 years is that the people don’t want to negotiate. They don’t want to haggle. They want to walk into store and see The Price on something that is what is advertised to be, and pay it.
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And this basic mission should be one that doesn’t change much with political conjectures.
The one Finnish idea I’d like all Allies to adopt is the saying “in defence policy, the next ‘quarter’ is 25 years.“
Because that’s how long building up a really new capability tends to require.
The one Finnish idea I’d like all Allies to adopt is the saying “in defence policy, the next ‘quarter’ is 25 years.“
Because that’s how long building up a really new capability tends to require.
November 18, 2025 at 5:41 PM
And this basic mission should be one that doesn’t change much with political conjectures.
The one Finnish idea I’d like all Allies to adopt is the saying “in defence policy, the next ‘quarter’ is 25 years.“
Because that’s how long building up a really new capability tends to require.
The one Finnish idea I’d like all Allies to adopt is the saying “in defence policy, the next ‘quarter’ is 25 years.“
Because that’s how long building up a really new capability tends to require.
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This kind of smart, walkable, mix-used urbanism is illegal to build in most kingdoms.
a screenshot of a video game showing luigi and a fireball
Alt: a screenshot of a video game showing Luigi traversing a section of a castle filled with lava and flames
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This kind of smart, walkable, mix-used urbanism is illegal to build in most kingdoms.
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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Folks, if you didn’t grow up in a low-church American evangelical/fundamentalist baptist or Bible church you have no idea how easy it is for factions to split a church, excommunicate each other, and how that informs the coming schism in Republican politics.
"Haha what if the Pop-Tarts do a frosted/unfrosted schism" is great bc the average schism is due to stuff even less consequential than that
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Folks, if you didn’t grow up in a low-church American evangelical/fundamentalist baptist or Bible church you have no idea how easy it is for factions to split a church, excommunicate each other, and how that informs the coming schism in Republican politics.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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VIDEO: Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre Commissions in Florida — USNI News
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VIDEO: Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre Commissions in Florida - USNI News
The following is the Nov. 15, 2025, commissioning ceremony for Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre (LCS-38) in Panama City, Fla. From the Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre (LCS-38) is the 19th, and fi...
news.usni.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
VIDEO: Littoral Combat Ship USS Pierre Commissions in Florida — USNI News
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conceding to far right ideas about the structure of society is conceding to a zero sum vision of the world, and more importantly giving voters a choice between two zero sum visions, where one is half hearted and the other is full throated. is it really a surprise then they choose the latter?
November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
conceding to far right ideas about the structure of society is conceding to a zero sum vision of the world, and more importantly giving voters a choice between two zero sum visions, where one is half hearted and the other is full throated. is it really a surprise then they choose the latter?
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Call me old fashioned, but I remember when armed agents of the state barking, "where are your papers!?" was a thing that Americans associated with other, less free, less enlightened countries.
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Call me old fashioned, but I remember when armed agents of the state barking, "where are your papers!?" was a thing that Americans associated with other, less free, less enlightened countries.
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The head of a dedicated AI task force for SOF said soldiers are overwhelmed with information provided by super low cost sensors provided at scale and the gizmos keep pinging, causing cognition issues.
(Is there a trend?
No, it’s the luddites who are wrong. Read UNIT X because they’re like stupid).
(Is there a trend?
No, it’s the luddites who are wrong. Read UNIT X because they’re like stupid).
A second ARSOF senior leader has said there are too many gizmos and it’s causing a distraction from the fundamentals.
November 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The head of a dedicated AI task force for SOF said soldiers are overwhelmed with information provided by super low cost sensors provided at scale and the gizmos keep pinging, causing cognition issues.
(Is there a trend?
No, it’s the luddites who are wrong. Read UNIT X because they’re like stupid).
(Is there a trend?
No, it’s the luddites who are wrong. Read UNIT X because they’re like stupid).
Interesting
Vanguard – a system of systems
Vanguard is a frontrunner in every sense of the word. Purpose-built to lead, these standardized vessels are designed to monitor, protect, and secure maritime interests. By combining cutting-edge techn...
www.kongsberg.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Interesting
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🇬🇷 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to launch joint production of naval drones at Greek shipbuilding enterprises.
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukra...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukra...
Ukraine and Greece to Jointly Manufacture Naval Drones - Militarnyi
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to launch joint production of naval drones.
militarnyi.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
🇬🇷 Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to launch joint production of naval drones at Greek shipbuilding enterprises.
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukra...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukra...
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Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Biggest Under-Reported Story of 2025
Since Trump has become President, China has ramped up its support for Russia to hammer Ukraine.
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Just released. The most important, under-reported story of the Russo-Ukraine War since Trump became President is how the Chinese now feel that they can pile in with Russian support. They are now helping Russia across the board, with components, technical help… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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Compare to the journo solidarity shown when Obama suggested Fox News might be more than slightly biased against him.
…and then the rest of the White House press corps pushed back against the president’s gratuitous insult aimed at one of their colleagues?
Oh wait! There’s no sign that anything like that happened!
Because access beats out solidarity, every day of the week.
people.com/donald-trump...
Oh wait! There’s no sign that anything like that happened!
Because access beats out solidarity, every day of the week.
people.com/donald-trump...
Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Compare to the journo solidarity shown when Obama suggested Fox News might be more than slightly biased against him.