Jeff May or May Not
@jeffmay.bsky.social
Liberal Louisiananian and Chihuahua lover just trying to save democracy. My pronouns are “the one who makes a good gumbo”
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Absolutely. Doing this remotely with drones or bombs is no different than pulling up in a boat and shooting them in the water. If this isn’t an illegal order, hard to imagine what could be.
And unlike some of the finer questions of “was the president’s inherent Art 2 powers in play”, shouldn’t offing people who are hors de combat be clearly known to be an illegal order all the way down the line to the lowest Seaman?
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Absolutely. Doing this remotely with drones or bombs is no different than pulling up in a boat and shooting them in the water. If this isn’t an illegal order, hard to imagine what could be.
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Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Every single congressional Democrat needs to be out there, right now, insisting that Pete Hegseth resign right now and announcing that he will be held accountable for committing war crimes.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
If you do not demand accountability here and now, they will only become more emboldened.
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The US government has declared its official allegiance to white supremacy and its intent to eliminate nonwhite people in the American population, and our political class won’t talk about it because THEY don’t want to sound extreme.
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The US government has declared its official allegiance to white supremacy and its intent to eliminate nonwhite people in the American population, and our political class won’t talk about it because THEY don’t want to sound extreme.
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Why POC collectively hold our breath when there’s a mass shooting or high profile crime before the suspect is even identified:
• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
🧵
• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
🧵
November 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Why POC collectively hold our breath when there’s a mass shooting or high profile crime before the suspect is even identified:
• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
🧵
• Afghan man shoots a National Guard member:
With zero knowledge of the background or motive, the right screams that Muslims are terrorists and must be deported.
🧵
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Bullies, oligarchs, and White supremacists often inveigh against loss of “civility” or “manners” when those protesting injustice disturb their “polite society” and cocoon of denial. That transparent but effective trap seeks to keep “those people” in their “place.”
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Words & Phrases We Can Do Without
‘Mr. President’? Not for this brute.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Bullies, oligarchs, and White supremacists often inveigh against loss of “civility” or “manners” when those protesting injustice disturb their “polite society” and cocoon of denial. That transparent but effective trap seeks to keep “those people” in their “place.”
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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In Trump’s first term, he wanted to recall retired military veterans to active duty for court-martial proceedings, because they said things about him that he didn’t like.
In Trump’s second term, the idea has apparently now returned to the fore. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In Trump’s second term, the idea has apparently now returned to the fore. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The disturbing precursor to Team Trump’s offensive against Sen. Mark Kelly The disturbing precursor to Team Trump’s offensive against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
In the president’s first term, he wanted to recall his veteran critics to active duty for court-martial proceedings. The idea has now returned to the fore.
www.ms.now
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In Trump’s first term, he wanted to recall retired military veterans to active duty for court-martial proceedings, because they said things about him that he didn’t like.
In Trump’s second term, the idea has apparently now returned to the fore. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
In Trump’s second term, the idea has apparently now returned to the fore. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Good to see the U.S. and Ukraine agree to a joint peace plan. However, this plan is irrelevant.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
Russia never proposed a legitimate plan. The 28 point “Dim-Witt” plan was an influence operation rather than a plan for a just and lasting peace.
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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This is just amateurish buffoonery that confirms this Administration’s foreign policy is alternatively Russian-directed and totally directionless. Such an embarrassment. Our enemies delight.
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is just amateurish buffoonery that confirms this Administration’s foreign policy is alternatively Russian-directed and totally directionless. Such an embarrassment. Our enemies delight.
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The consequences of Trump inserting unfit sycophants in positions of power are tragic and immeasurable. www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
"Only the Best and Most Serious People"
The consequences of Trump inserting unfit sycophants in positions of power are tragic and immeasurable
www.americaamerica.news
November 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The consequences of Trump inserting unfit sycophants in positions of power are tragic and immeasurable. www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
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Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
TAPPER: You were the deciding vote that allowed RFK Jr to ascend to the role of Health Secretary. Did you give him too much credit?
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
CASSIDY: The fact is the scientific community agrees that vaccines are safe. That's all I can say.
November 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Except, of course, it’s *not* all he can say.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
Cassidy could concede publicly that confirming Kennedy was a tragic mistake. He could call for RFK Jr's resignation. He could schedule hearings, haul the secretary to Capitol Hill, and demand the CDC’s public resources reflect the scientific cannon.
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Oddly enough, in media coverage of Dems' video warning against carrying out illegal orders, there's very little discussion of *whether it's actually reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal commands or not.*
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
November 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Oddly enough, in media coverage of Dems' video warning against carrying out illegal orders, there's very little discussion of *whether it's actually reasonable to fear Trump is giving illegal commands or not.*
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
The evidence is strong that he is. Media should say so:
newrepublic.com/article/2035...
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As Russian state TV praises Trump’s *peace plan* as directly in line with Russia’s goals, Grok concludes it was translated to English from Russian 🤔
November 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
As Russian state TV praises Trump’s *peace plan* as directly in line with Russia’s goals, Grok concludes it was translated to English from Russian 🤔
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Tragically, Tom Friedman is right. This is utter appeasement to a monstrous Vladimir Putin. Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Dan Driscoll, selling out America and Ukraine to Russia. Disgusting and disgraceful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Neville Chamberlain Prize
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Tragically, Tom Friedman is right. This is utter appeasement to a monstrous Vladimir Putin. Marco Rubio, Steve Witkoff, Dan Driscoll, selling out America and Ukraine to Russia. Disgusting and disgraceful.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/o...
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There are going to be prominent Democrats and mainstream media voices who insist that we have to "turn the page" and "forgive and forget" and they should all be roundly ignored, if not mercilessly mocked.
It’s crazy to think about the crimes we’re going to learn about after this regime ends.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
We’re already hearing about Watergate level crimes every week. Imagine what will come out after it’s over.
We’re going to need a full accounting of all that’s been done in violation of the constitution.
November 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
There are going to be prominent Democrats and mainstream media voices who insist that we have to "turn the page" and "forgive and forget" and they should all be roundly ignored, if not mercilessly mocked.
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I can’t wait for Miller to be in prison.
November 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I can’t wait for Miller to be in prison.
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This creator took to AI to show DJT, JD, Pam, Kash, and more. Enjoy!
#ProudBlue
📹 credit: @amayes.me/Tiktok
#ProudBlue
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This creator took to AI to show DJT, JD, Pam, Kash, and more. Enjoy!
#ProudBlue
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#ProudBlue
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AYFKM
(also attacking the judge in the NYPost and on X won't do what Halligan and DOJ are hoping, I suspect)
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...
(also attacking the judge in the NYPost and on X won't do what Halligan and DOJ are hoping, I suspect)
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...
In reversal, DOJ says Comey indictment was reviewed by full grand jury
In a reversal from what the DOJ represented in court Wednesday, prosecutors said Thursday that the full grand jury reviewed the indictment of ex-FBI Director James Comey.
abcnews.go.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
AYFKM
(also attacking the judge in the NYPost and on X won't do what Halligan and DOJ are hoping, I suspect)
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...
(also attacking the judge in the NYPost and on X won't do what Halligan and DOJ are hoping, I suspect)
abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...
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LLMs are marketed as great tools for ppl to use to solve problems, get advice, create images & to punch above one's "weight class" to quickly & effectively communicate & persuade others.
In reality LLMs are anti-social, anti-reality, anti-truth, anti-history force-multiplier weapons.
In reality LLMs are anti-social, anti-reality, anti-truth, anti-history force-multiplier weapons.
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
LLMs are marketed as great tools for ppl to use to solve problems, get advice, create images & to punch above one's "weight class" to quickly & effectively communicate & persuade others.
In reality LLMs are anti-social, anti-reality, anti-truth, anti-history force-multiplier weapons.
In reality LLMs are anti-social, anti-reality, anti-truth, anti-history force-multiplier weapons.
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NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NEWS: During a hearing in federal court in VA, prosecutors confirmed that the operative indictment in the case against James Comey was never shown to or voted on by the entire grand jury before it was presented in open court.
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
Defense counsel argued that’s a complete bar to further prosecution
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House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared to have a specific strategy on the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
It’s amazing just how spectacularly it flopped. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
It’s amazing just how spectacularly it flopped. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Speaker Mike Johnson’s strategy on Epstein Files Transparency Act fails in spectacular fashion
As the dust settles on a tumultuous process, spare a thought for the House speaker, whose strategy flopped in multiple ways.
www.ms.now
November 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared to have a specific strategy on the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
It’s amazing just how spectacularly it flopped. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
It’s amazing just how spectacularly it flopped. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Remember in 2018, when Trump appeared alongside Putin in Helsinki and made clear that he was prioritizing a foreign authoritarian over the United States’ interests and values?
This came to mind watching Trump and Mohammed bin Salman today. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
This came to mind watching Trump and Mohammed bin Salman today. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump scrambles to defend Saudi crown prince in an embarrassing display
It’s occasionally tempting to think Trump has hit rock bottom, but then he finds a way to drill a hole in the bottom of the barrel and fall even lower.
www.ms.now
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Remember in 2018, when Trump appeared alongside Putin in Helsinki and made clear that he was prioritizing a foreign authoritarian over the United States’ interests and values?
This came to mind watching Trump and Mohammed bin Salman today. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
This came to mind watching Trump and Mohammed bin Salman today. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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He's proposing this again today:
1. Take money away from insurance companies.
2. Give that money to the people.
3. The people can then buy their own insurance.
4. From, presumably, companies that sell insurance.
5. Which are also known as "insurance companies."
1. Take money away from insurance companies.
2. Give that money to the people.
3. The people can then buy their own insurance.
4. From, presumably, companies that sell insurance.
5. Which are also known as "insurance companies."
November 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
He's proposing this again today:
1. Take money away from insurance companies.
2. Give that money to the people.
3. The people can then buy their own insurance.
4. From, presumably, companies that sell insurance.
5. Which are also known as "insurance companies."
1. Take money away from insurance companies.
2. Give that money to the people.
3. The people can then buy their own insurance.
4. From, presumably, companies that sell insurance.
5. Which are also known as "insurance companies."
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The shorthand minimizes the underlying, horrific criminal enterprise, airbrushing out the victims and quest for justice. It shields Trump, Bondi, and DOJ from level of scrutiny. And it lessens pressure on congressional Rs to distance themselves from this travesty open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Words & Phrase We Could Do Without
The Epstein scandal...er...Trump coverup scandal
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The shorthand minimizes the underlying, horrific criminal enterprise, airbrushing out the victims and quest for justice. It shields Trump, Bondi, and DOJ from level of scrutiny. And it lessens pressure on congressional Rs to distance themselves from this travesty open.substack.com/pub/contrari...