@judifreedom.bsky.social
I spent 30 years in Germany working for DODDS, supporting the US military protecting Europe from Russia.
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“There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military,” Juliette Kayyem writes, “one of which is the risk of endangering them”:
A Terrible and Avoidable Tragedy in D.C.
Trump was warned that members of the military could be attacked.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
“There are costs to performatively deploying members of the military,” Juliette Kayyem writes, “one of which is the risk of endangering them”:
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Hegseth “does not know” who the military is killing in strikes against “drug boats” off the coast of Venezuela.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-doe...
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-doe...
Pentagon ‘Does Not Know’ Who Its Blowing Up in ‘Drug Boat’ Strikes
Critics say the risk of killing innocent people is not worth the reward of killing low-level cartel members.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Hegseth “does not know” who the military is killing in strikes against “drug boats” off the coast of Venezuela.
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-doe...
www.thedailybeast.com/pentagon-doe...
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Another inexplicably vague headline I now must fix.
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’ | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the United States is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela, telling service members during a Thanksgiving c...
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Another inexplicably vague headline I now must fix.
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
Well, here we go.
(📢) BREAKING NEWS: America to Launch Illegal Unilateral War Against Venezuela At Any Moment; Invasion By Land to Commence "Very Soon" to Distract American Voters From Trump-Epstein Pedophilia Scandal
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“If Trump uses the considerable economic, military and diplomatic power of the United States to coerce Ukraine into risking its independence, a cease-fire wouldn’t be a diplomatic achievement — it would be a national shame,” our columnist David French writes.
“If Trump uses the considerable economic, military and diplomatic power of the United States to coerce Ukraine into risking its independence, a cease-fire wouldn’t be a diplomatic achievement — it would be a national shame,” our columnist David French writes.
Opinion | ‘We Are Going to Have to Fight Three Wars’
How much will Trump ask Zelensky to pay for peace in Ukraine?
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“If Trump uses the considerable economic, military and diplomatic power of the United States to coerce Ukraine into risking its independence, a cease-fire wouldn’t be a diplomatic achievement — it would be a national shame,” our columnist David French writes.
“If Trump uses the considerable economic, military and diplomatic power of the United States to coerce Ukraine into risking its independence, a cease-fire wouldn’t be a diplomatic achievement — it would be a national shame,” our columnist David French writes.
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Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development.
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools. | WIRED
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools. | WIRED
Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.
www.wired.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Amazon Workers Issue Warning About Company’s ‘All-Costs-Justified’ Approach to AI Development.
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools. | WIRED
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools. | WIRED
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I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
A Babson College student wanted to surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She was deported instead. - The Boston Globe
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was at Logan to catch a flight to Texas when immigration authorities detained her as she was about to board the plane.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I feel much safer today knowing that we deported a Babson College student back to a country where she hasn't lived since childhood.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
She wasn't even flying internationally. She was flying to Texas.
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⁉️ Ukrenergo CEO explains worst-case scenario for Ukraine's energy system under Russian attacks
Ukrenergo CEO explains worst-case scenario for Ukraine's energy system under Russian attacks
The worst-case scenario for Ukraine's power system under Russian attacks is a blackout – something power engineers already went through in autumn 2022 – but Ukrenergo, Ukraine's state-owned electricit...
www.pravda.com.ua
November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
⁉️ Ukrenergo CEO explains worst-case scenario for Ukraine's energy system under Russian attacks
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A crowd forms every day in front of Dania’s shop in Savanna-la-Mar to pick up WCK-provided hot meals, and 70-year-old Celine hasn’t missed a day since distribution began. Today she stood in line with her grandson Dena, collecting enough meals for her other grandchildren at home. #ChefsForJamaica
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A crowd forms every day in front of Dania’s shop in Savanna-la-Mar to pick up WCK-provided hot meals, and 70-year-old Celine hasn’t missed a day since distribution began. Today she stood in line with her grandson Dena, collecting enough meals for her other grandchildren at home. #ChefsForJamaica
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Here’s some science you can keep in mind when you’re finishing off the leftovers in your fridge, plus a few tips for safer cooking and eating. (from 2022) https://to.pbs.org/3WFepSV
The food science behind what makes leftovers tasty (or not)
Here’s some science you can keep in mind when you’re finishing off the leftovers in your fridge, plus a few tips for safer cooking and eating.
to.pbs.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Here’s some science you can keep in mind when you’re finishing off the leftovers in your fridge, plus a few tips for safer cooking and eating. (from 2022) https://to.pbs.org/3WFepSV
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What’s Thanksgiving really like on a military base?
@markhertling.bsky.social tells @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social about the ice sculptures, the mess hall “wonderlands,” and the commanders in dress blues serving turkey to families.
@markhertling.bsky.social tells @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social about the ice sculptures, the mess hall “wonderlands,” and the commanders in dress blues serving turkey to families.
November 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What’s Thanksgiving really like on a military base?
@markhertling.bsky.social tells @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social about the ice sculptures, the mess hall “wonderlands,” and the commanders in dress blues serving turkey to families.
@markhertling.bsky.social tells @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social about the ice sculptures, the mess hall “wonderlands,” and the commanders in dress blues serving turkey to families.
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Hong Kong authorities reportedly detained folks responsible for tragic fire within hours and yet Kristi freaking Noem freely roams the country on 2 jets of her choosing?
CHILD: I’m an American citizen.
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
ICE Nazi: I don’t care. ~ Read this as many times as you need. Let it sink in.
Kristi Noem is a liar. ICE Nazis are out of control and are arresting CHILDREN who are American citizens.
The insanity must end!
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hong Kong authorities reportedly detained folks responsible for tragic fire within hours and yet Kristi freaking Noem freely roams the country on 2 jets of her choosing?
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FYI: the “disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan” was negotiated and begun by…. Donald Trump
November 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
FYI: the “disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan” was negotiated and begun by…. Donald Trump
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Russians were asked what they think about the "peace plan".
Here’s what some of them said:
"We want it on Russia’s terms. That Russia wins. That everything goes as our president says."
Here’s what some of them said:
"We want it on Russia’s terms. That Russia wins. That everything goes as our president says."
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Russians were asked what they think about the "peace plan".
Here’s what some of them said:
"We want it on Russia’s terms. That Russia wins. That everything goes as our president says."
Here’s what some of them said:
"We want it on Russia’s terms. That Russia wins. That everything goes as our president says."
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Okay, there needs to be a Grammy category for this. And this needs to be the winner.
What do you get when you mix the best selling single of the king of pop with the lately departed queen of MAGA?
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
This is what we get: a parody of Billie Jean about #mtg #maga #marjorietaylorgreene 🎶🕺
youtu.be/Xr0_HN9KNCs
"MTG Has Broken Cover" - Marsh Family parody of "Billie Jean" by MJ about Marjorie Taylor Greene
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Okay, there needs to be a Grammy category for this. And this needs to be the winner.
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This Thanksgiving, let's spread our blessings around and make sure every single one of our neighbors has what they need. We're in this together, just like always. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
November 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This Thanksgiving, let's spread our blessings around and make sure every single one of our neighbors has what they need. We're in this together, just like always. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
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Halligan’s firing and renewed contempt charges expose deep DOJ and Trump-world dysfunction. A new suit to block an illegal probe of a member of Congress pushes back. A Georgia ruling shows what happens with the wrong prosecutor. Popok and KFA anchor a Thanksgiving Legal AF episode LIVE at 8 pm ET!
LIVE: Trump DOJ INDICTMENTS DISMISSED + BREAKING NEWS with Popok & KFA - 11/26/2025 | Legal AF
The firing of Lindsey Halligan is a symptom of a greater disease effecting the DOJ and the Trump Administration. The restart of the criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump Administration is a...
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Halligan’s firing and renewed contempt charges expose deep DOJ and Trump-world dysfunction. A new suit to block an illegal probe of a member of Congress pushes back. A Georgia ruling shows what happens with the wrong prosecutor. Popok and KFA anchor a Thanksgiving Legal AF episode LIVE at 8 pm ET!
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New video: "Kash Patel FAILS MISERABLY as Trump LOSES PATIENCE"
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3KVX8UXnD4
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3KVX8UXnD4
Kash Patel FAILS MISERABLY as Trump LOSES PATIENCE
Adam Mockler
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:46 PM
New video: "Kash Patel FAILS MISERABLY as Trump LOSES PATIENCE"
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3KVX8UXnD4
click below to WATCH👇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3KVX8UXnD4
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Carney: We know that this decades-long process of our ever-closer economic relationship between Canada and the US has ended. And as a consequence of that, many of our strengths have become our vulnerabilities, particularly in those industries that are most tightly integrated with the US….
November 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Carney: We know that this decades-long process of our ever-closer economic relationship between Canada and the US has ended. And as a consequence of that, many of our strengths have become our vulnerabilities, particularly in those industries that are most tightly integrated with the US….
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#Ukraine plans to demand $44 billion from Russia for climate-related damages caused by the full-scale invasion. It’s the first time in history that a country seeks compensation specifically for emissions caused by war.
Russia's war is devastating for Ukrainian environment⤵️
Russia's war is devastating for Ukrainian environment⤵️
November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#Ukraine plans to demand $44 billion from Russia for climate-related damages caused by the full-scale invasion. It’s the first time in history that a country seeks compensation specifically for emissions caused by war.
Russia's war is devastating for Ukrainian environment⤵️
Russia's war is devastating for Ukrainian environment⤵️
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‼️ Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that if Russia is enabled even minimally to redraw Ukraine's borders during peace talks, Moscow will sooner or later attempt to do the same with Lithuanian territory.
📸: GettyImages
📸: GettyImages
November 27, 2025 at 8:39 AM
‼️ Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys has stated that if Russia is enabled even minimally to redraw Ukraine's borders during peace talks, Moscow will sooner or later attempt to do the same with Lithuanian territory.
📸: GettyImages
📸: GettyImages
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Garry Kasparov @garrykasparov.bsky.social:
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Garry Kasparov @garrykasparov.bsky.social:
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
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Everyone is trying to blame each other in the case of the young Afghan who attacked the National Guardsmen but he may have worked with our troops in Afghanistan. There are a lot of men his age who emigrated. We promptly forgot about them and many of them are struggling.
Dear foreign nationals in war-torn countries, terrorism hot-spots, and amidst our enemies:
If you help the United States, we’ll fuck you over and abandon you. Not the individual servicepeople or intelligence officers — they’ll fight for you. I mean the depraved, soulless leadership of the nation.
If you help the United States, we’ll fuck you over and abandon you. Not the individual servicepeople or intelligence officers — they’ll fight for you. I mean the depraved, soulless leadership of the nation.
So now they’re going to be doing individualized re-review of tens of thousands of Afghan evacuees’ cases on TOP of the re-review of 200,000+ refugees who entered under Biden?
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Everyone is trying to blame each other in the case of the young Afghan who attacked the National Guardsmen but he may have worked with our troops in Afghanistan. There are a lot of men his age who emigrated. We promptly forgot about them and many of them are struggling.
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"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
NEW: Data on Russian forces’ rate of advance indicates that a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent. Russian advances elsewhere on the frontline have been opportunistic and exploited seasonal weather. ⬇️🧵
November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"a Russian military victory in Ukraine is not inevitable, and a rapid Russian seizure of the rest of Donetsk Oblast is not imminent"
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda
and the US officials who keep saying so are repeating Russian propaganda