Bobby Maxwell
@rmaxwellusn.bsky.social
PhD Student in Political Science (International Relations/Comparative Politics) at the University of Washington. Currently researching military adaptation.
Formally CSIS, UChicago, TUJ, and US Navy
Occasional Keycap designer.
Formally CSIS, UChicago, TUJ, and US Navy
Occasional Keycap designer.
There also needs to be a serious look at revising Goldwater-Nichols. I think service leadership being operationally ootl is not a good thing.
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 AM
There also needs to be a serious look at revising Goldwater-Nichols. I think service leadership being operationally ootl is not a good thing.
My policy proposal is at the minimum every single person in this administration that has a star on their shoulder working at JSOC, CENTCOM, and SOUTHCOM will have to find another form of employment.
They fired the competent so the lackeys.
They fired the competent so the lackeys.
November 29, 2025 at 4:24 AM
My policy proposal is at the minimum every single person in this administration that has a star on their shoulder working at JSOC, CENTCOM, and SOUTHCOM will have to find another form of employment.
They fired the competent so the lackeys.
They fired the competent so the lackeys.
God, one of the things I emphatically don't miss about Japan.
Cheap pro wrestling every weekend, yes.
Whatever this tv is..... No.
Cheap pro wrestling every weekend, yes.
Whatever this tv is..... No.
November 29, 2025 at 4:13 AM
God, one of the things I emphatically don't miss about Japan.
Cheap pro wrestling every weekend, yes.
Whatever this tv is..... No.
Cheap pro wrestling every weekend, yes.
Whatever this tv is..... No.
My whole thing is, and a more normative thing... not every Navy surface combatant needs an area AAW capability, especially since they have a LOT of Burkes, and the missions that the Connie was supposed to do was more in line with ASW and ASuW missions, something that needs numbers...
November 28, 2025 at 11:19 PM
My whole thing is, and a more normative thing... not every Navy surface combatant needs an area AAW capability, especially since they have a LOT of Burkes, and the missions that the Connie was supposed to do was more in line with ASW and ASuW missions, something that needs numbers...
From what I understand, that could be everything from C & D to to the full suite- what I mean here is when I looked over the bids, none of them initially featured SPY (It's pretty easy to tell- no stop signs).
Also, isn't something like the newer marks of SSDS would fit that description.
Also, isn't something like the newer marks of SSDS would fit that description.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
From what I understand, that could be everything from C & D to to the full suite- what I mean here is when I looked over the bids, none of them initially featured SPY (It's pretty easy to tell- no stop signs).
Also, isn't something like the newer marks of SSDS would fit that description.
Also, isn't something like the newer marks of SSDS would fit that description.
The same graph works for the bears- we shall see....
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The same graph works for the bears- we shall see....
Sadly macho man's last gasp in the public space
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Sadly macho man's last gasp in the public space
IMO they also tried to change too much with the FREMM design. IIRC the original call didn't specify AEGIS.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
IMO they also tried to change too much with the FREMM design. IIRC the original call didn't specify AEGIS.
Vancouver would be great- I'd love to see them put in the AL West in the hopes of a rivalry game with Seattle.
November 21, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Vancouver would be great- I'd love to see them put in the AL West in the hopes of a rivalry game with Seattle.
Actually, not a bad idea- I've been thinking about writing a policy thing for WOTR or like on this very subject.
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Actually, not a bad idea- I've been thinking about writing a policy thing for WOTR or like on this very subject.
Or the firebombing of Tokyo, or the really real famine if the war lasted even a week longer.
I am very quick to remind my students that one of the largest sealifts in history was the movement of food and lifesustaining supplies immediately after VJ Day.
I am very quick to remind my students that one of the largest sealifts in history was the movement of food and lifesustaining supplies immediately after VJ Day.
November 20, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Or the firebombing of Tokyo, or the really real famine if the war lasted even a week longer.
I am very quick to remind my students that one of the largest sealifts in history was the movement of food and lifesustaining supplies immediately after VJ Day.
I am very quick to remind my students that one of the largest sealifts in history was the movement of food and lifesustaining supplies immediately after VJ Day.
As the other gentleman said, athletic rivalries are typically geographic in origin and have nothing to do with their respective institutions. Michigan and Ohio hate each other.
It's also worth noting that almost all of the "Historical Big 10" schools were once world-class institutions.
It's also worth noting that almost all of the "Historical Big 10" schools were once world-class institutions.
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
As the other gentleman said, athletic rivalries are typically geographic in origin and have nothing to do with their respective institutions. Michigan and Ohio hate each other.
It's also worth noting that almost all of the "Historical Big 10" schools were once world-class institutions.
It's also worth noting that almost all of the "Historical Big 10" schools were once world-class institutions.
Like, I am given a choice between living in Seattle/Chicago or Bellevue/Naperville. In that case, I will choose the former because of access to inexpensive amenities that are much more expensive in the modal suburb.
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Like, I am given a choice between living in Seattle/Chicago or Bellevue/Naperville. In that case, I will choose the former because of access to inexpensive amenities that are much more expensive in the modal suburb.
The funny thing is that the cities that have families make that a meaningful choice, or choose another form of dense development- think the Bungalow Belt in Chicago.
I suspect a place like Silver Spring is what happens when people get that choice.
I suspect a place like Silver Spring is what happens when people get that choice.
November 19, 2025 at 6:21 AM
The funny thing is that the cities that have families make that a meaningful choice, or choose another form of dense development- think the Bungalow Belt in Chicago.
I suspect a place like Silver Spring is what happens when people get that choice.
I suspect a place like Silver Spring is what happens when people get that choice.
If there ever is another shot at it, rolling back the last 40 years of financial deregulation needs to be #1 on the list.
Every single loosening of the regulatory regime is a market crash followed by the upward transfer of wealth.
Every single loosening of the regulatory regime is a market crash followed by the upward transfer of wealth.
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
If there ever is another shot at it, rolling back the last 40 years of financial deregulation needs to be #1 on the list.
Every single loosening of the regulatory regime is a market crash followed by the upward transfer of wealth.
Every single loosening of the regulatory regime is a market crash followed by the upward transfer of wealth.
Polanyi wrote a book about this. Yes, it was economics, but it also discussed the conditions under which reactionary movements take hold.
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Polanyi wrote a book about this. Yes, it was economics, but it also discussed the conditions under which reactionary movements take hold.
And relatedly, the fiery death of AAU.
November 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
And relatedly, the fiery death of AAU.
I've yet to really play any Paradox game recently
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I've yet to really play any Paradox game recently
I'm just sad I don't think any (active) member of that 2005 White Sox roster is going to make it.
I thought Konerko deserved more of a shake, and it's not looking good for Buehrle either.
(Yes I know Thomas was on that team but hurt)
I thought Konerko deserved more of a shake, and it's not looking good for Buehrle either.
(Yes I know Thomas was on that team but hurt)
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I'm just sad I don't think any (active) member of that 2005 White Sox roster is going to make it.
I thought Konerko deserved more of a shake, and it's not looking good for Buehrle either.
(Yes I know Thomas was on that team but hurt)
I thought Konerko deserved more of a shake, and it's not looking good for Buehrle either.
(Yes I know Thomas was on that team but hurt)
Don't forget Pacific Territories. Guam, Saipan, Rota, and American Samoa deserve their say, and citizenship for Samoans
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Don't forget Pacific Territories. Guam, Saipan, Rota, and American Samoa deserve their say, and citizenship for Samoans
What's the specific Reagan taking point.
October 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
What's the specific Reagan taking point.
Not just Black and Brown people... Non WASP White did the same.
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Not just Black and Brown people... Non WASP White did the same.
Accidents happen normally, but Christ. I suspect all this guy knows of Naval aviation is "Top Gun."
The movie, not the school.
The movie, not the school.
October 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Accidents happen normally, but Christ. I suspect all this guy knows of Naval aviation is "Top Gun."
The movie, not the school.
The movie, not the school.