Spaghetti
@spaghettibeaver.bsky.social
Sometimes lawyer stuff, sometimes navy stuff. Plus dogs.
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Your key takeaway from the brilliant Ukraine attack with small drones into Russia shouldn’t be “wow, small drones make it so easy to score huge hits,” it should be “wow, Ukrainians are insanely good at covertly planning and executing extraordinarily difficult missions of which drones are one part”.
1. The FPV drone tech Ukraine used here has been around for a while, though it was used very ingeniously.
2. The Ukrainian attack using these drones relied upon what sounds like over a year of extraordinarily precise logistics, planning, and training. This is not something just anyone could do.
2. The Ukrainian attack using these drones relied upon what sounds like over a year of extraordinarily precise logistics, planning, and training. This is not something just anyone could do.
This is going to start a personal rant that may well not be popular, but here goes:
This analysis is good and correct and applies to nearly everything in the defense/intel space, including/especially Tier 1 SOF.
This analysis is good and correct and applies to nearly everything in the defense/intel space, including/especially Tier 1 SOF.
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Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
He said that the agents would throw food at them to eat. The agents threatened to withhold food for a week and to beat him up if he didn't sign deportation papers. He said he saw others refuse and get beaten/receive no food. He signed because he was afraid.
November 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Nuremburg trials is the moderate position
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My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
My red line has always been lowering health costs for Americans. Donald Trump and Republicans don’t want an agreement that meets that bar. I’m a no.
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“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
“I think it’s a terrible mistake,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren says of the deal. “People want us to stand and fight for health care, and that's what I believe.” (via Igor Bobic, HuffPo) x.com/igorbobic/st...
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Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
Tentative Senate deal to end shutdown, multiple sources tell me & @frankthorp.bsky.social:
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
—CR through Jan 30
—Approps minibus
—Fully funds SNAP
—Reverses Trump’s shutdown RIFs
—Promise of Senate vote on ACA subsidies by Dec second week (details/outcome uncertain)
—Led by King/Shaheen/Hassan
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
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Fox gives Trump a platform during their NFL broadcast to peddle his absurd lies about "prices are coming way down", "we inherited a mess," and "our country has over $17 trillion being invested in it." Absolutely shameful for all involved.
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Fox gives Trump a platform during their NFL broadcast to peddle his absurd lies about "prices are coming way down", "we inherited a mess," and "our country has over $17 trillion being invested in it." Absolutely shameful for all involved.
Disobey a cop’s order? Shot in the face.
Disobey a court’s order?
That’s just executive power, baby
Disobey a court’s order?
That’s just executive power, baby
This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
November 9, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Disobey a cop’s order? Shot in the face.
Disobey a court’s order?
That’s just executive power, baby
Disobey a court’s order?
That’s just executive power, baby
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good night every body
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 AM
good night every body
This morning I had the girls listening to David Bowie on the way to school, and my youngest teared up listening to Space Oddity because he was trapped in space.
In a world that sucks sometimes, they’re so goddamn wonderful.
In a world that sucks sometimes, they’re so goddamn wonderful.
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
This morning I had the girls listening to David Bowie on the way to school, and my youngest teared up listening to Space Oddity because he was trapped in space.
In a world that sucks sometimes, they’re so goddamn wonderful.
In a world that sucks sometimes, they’re so goddamn wonderful.
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Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
Trump to the Novo Nordisk CEO: "Maybe you should give us a piece of the company like I've been asking for."
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Let’s hear more of the dangers of democratic socialism under Mamdani
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Dem candidate in the TN07 specials(R+22) is airing TV ads as well.
Tax cut for billionaires, Tariffs, healthcare costs, and Epstein all mentioned
youtu.be/JjznC6xlYrE?...
Tax cut for billionaires, Tariffs, healthcare costs, and Epstein all mentioned
youtu.be/JjznC6xlYrE?...
“Rough Ride” — Aftyn Behn for Congress (30s TV Ad)
YouTube video by Rep. Aftyn Behn
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Dem candidate in the TN07 specials(R+22) is airing TV ads as well.
Tax cut for billionaires, Tariffs, healthcare costs, and Epstein all mentioned
youtu.be/JjznC6xlYrE?...
Tax cut for billionaires, Tariffs, healthcare costs, and Epstein all mentioned
youtu.be/JjznC6xlYrE?...
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The Trump administration’s military strikes on alleged drug boats are “blatantly unlawful as a matter of U.S. domestic law—and a quickly spreading stain on whatever is left of the executive branch’s commitment to the rule of law.”
Me on “extrajudicial killings” in the latest issue of “One First”:
Me on “extrajudicial killings” in the latest issue of “One First”:
188. Five Questions About "Extrajudicial Killings"
There is no obvious legal argument to support President Trump's expanding campaign of strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. And the implications are even scarier.
www.stevevladeck.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The Trump administration’s military strikes on alleged drug boats are “blatantly unlawful as a matter of U.S. domestic law—and a quickly spreading stain on whatever is left of the executive branch’s commitment to the rule of law.”
Me on “extrajudicial killings” in the latest issue of “One First”:
Me on “extrajudicial killings” in the latest issue of “One First”:
Shipmate, go see your Chief for some counseling.
All drug use outside palliative care should be criminalized and possession of dealer quantities should be punishable by death without appeal.
November 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Shipmate, go see your Chief for some counseling.
Look at my nautical intellectuals dog, we’re going to get smoked in the next naval war.
November 6, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Look at my nautical intellectuals dog, we’re going to get smoked in the next naval war.
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imo the correct dem immigration position is engraved in stone on ellis island
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
imo the correct dem immigration position is engraved in stone on ellis island
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Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
November 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Border Patrol agent Lairmore testifies that he was not injured by the sandwich, but he felt the impact through his ballistic vest.
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
The sandwich came apart and "kind of exploded" on his chest upon impact, he says.
"I could smell the onions and mustard."
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"The video cut O'Donnell's final question: "So not concerned about the appearance of corruption with this?"
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
Dems want FCC probe of "60 Minutes" trimming Trump Binance pardon exchange
A note said the extended version of the interview had been "condensed for clarity."
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"The video cut O'Donnell's final question: "So not concerned about the appearance of corruption with this?"
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
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On the eve of an election too.
Sue CBS
Sue CBS
"The video cut O'Donnell's final question: "So not concerned about the appearance of corruption with this?"
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
"Also omitted was Trump's stammering reply: "I can't say, because — I can't say — I'm not concerned. I don't — I'd rather not have you ask the question."
#Pinks
Dems want FCC probe of "60 Minutes" trimming Trump Binance pardon exchange
A note said the extended version of the interview had been "condensed for clarity."
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On the eve of an election too.
Sue CBS
Sue CBS
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President Trump’s aides have promised transparency about the funding of a new ballroom, but the White House withheld the identities of several donors to the project, including some with business before the administration, The New York Times found.
Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito
Many corporate interests that have donated to the president’s pet project have business before his administration.
nyti.ms
November 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
President Trump’s aides have promised transparency about the funding of a new ballroom, but the White House withheld the identities of several donors to the project, including some with business before the administration, The New York Times found.
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It’s a sad day when a judge has to order the President of the United States to feed vulnerable families and hungry children with funds already designated for that very purpose.
October 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
It’s a sad day when a judge has to order the President of the United States to feed vulnerable families and hungry children with funds already designated for that very purpose.
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I don't actually think JD Vance believes his wife is going to hell because I don't think he actually believes anything
October 31, 2025 at 4:11 AM
I don't actually think JD Vance believes his wife is going to hell because I don't think he actually believes anything
This fucking asshole has no idea what district judges disagree on, and lacks the mental clarity to consider what individuals in his chosen profession “cannot agree on” such that this standard is circular and moronic.
If anyone wants to sponsor a trip to NY I’d be happy to tell him in person
If anyone wants to sponsor a trip to NY I’d be happy to tell him in person
This strikes me as an abdication of responsibility. "Officers swear to constitutions, but constitutions cannot interpret themselves. If district judges cannot agree on the Constitution’s meaning, why pretend soldiers can?" warontherocks.com/2025/10/the-...
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
This fucking asshole has no idea what district judges disagree on, and lacks the mental clarity to consider what individuals in his chosen profession “cannot agree on” such that this standard is circular and moronic.
If anyone wants to sponsor a trip to NY I’d be happy to tell him in person
If anyone wants to sponsor a trip to NY I’d be happy to tell him in person
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"...some of the officers are alleged to have accepted bribes in exchange for providing protection to undercover FBI agents posing as members of a Mexican drug cartel. On three occasions between 2023 and 2024, the officers escorted the undercover agents transporting cocaine..."
At least 12 Mississippi cops were arrested for corruption/ drug sales, including some sheriff deputies.
mississippitoday.org/2025/10/30/f...
mississippitoday.org/2025/10/30/f...
FBI makes law enforcement arrests in Delta - Mississippi Today
Multiple law enforcement officers across the Mississippi Delta were arrested on Thursday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a drug conspiracy takedown, authorities confirmed to Mississippi Toda...
mississippitoday.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"...some of the officers are alleged to have accepted bribes in exchange for providing protection to undercover FBI agents posing as members of a Mexican drug cartel. On three occasions between 2023 and 2024, the officers escorted the undercover agents transporting cocaine..."