@amannes.bsky.social
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My lord, when you’ve lost Josh Blackman
December 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
My lord, when you’ve lost Josh Blackman
There were very devout Christians in both sides of the Civil War. Just saying.
JD Vance gets the biggest applause of his speech so far when he says "by the grace of God we always will be a Christian nation"
December 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
There were very devout Christians in both sides of the Civil War. Just saying.
Hanukkah is one chapter in the ancient tension between Athens and Jerusalem—Greek and Jewish civilization. In my regular Hanukkah post I examine this conflict, and of course turn it to vice presidents.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/hanukkah-a...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/hanukkah-a...
December 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hanukkah is one chapter in the ancient tension between Athens and Jerusalem—Greek and Jewish civilization. In my regular Hanukkah post I examine this conflict, and of course turn it to vice presidents.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/hanukkah-a...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/hanukkah-a...
Does Hanukkah offer some perspective on the vice presidency? I make a connection, give it a read and see if you think it holds up!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Hanukkah: Athens vs. Jerusalem & Vice Presidents?
Throwback Thursday Hanukkah Special
open.substack.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Does Hanukkah offer some perspective on the vice presidency? I make a connection, give it a read and see if you think it holds up!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Indiana standing up to Trump on gerrymandering gives me an excuse to write about the Hoosier state. There’s something special about Indiana, and not just because it is a top producer of vice presidents—although really, that should be enough!
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/indiana-pr...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/indiana-pr...
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Indiana standing up to Trump on gerrymandering gives me an excuse to write about the Hoosier state. There’s something special about Indiana, and not just because it is a top producer of vice presidents—although really, that should be enough!
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/indiana-pr...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/indiana-pr...
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Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
December 17, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Everyone else go home — this is the year we secure ABOLISH ICE on a Chicago Snowplow
chicagoshovels.org
chicagoshovels.org
Why are so many VPs from Indiana? Why are so many TV shows set there? Why did the Indiana state Senate stand up to Trump? Is there something deeper to all of this? Is there even some hope, maybe?
Indiana: Profiles in Veepness open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Indiana: Profiles in Veepness open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Indiana: Profiles in Veepness
Why are so many VPs Hoosiers?
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Why are so many VPs from Indiana? Why are so many TV shows set there? Why did the Indiana state Senate stand up to Trump? Is there something deeper to all of this? Is there even some hope, maybe?
Indiana: Profiles in Veepness open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Indiana: Profiles in Veepness open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Define largest. I think the Brits would like a word. Falklands Armada was pretty big, at least in total numbers of ships.
December 17, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Define largest. I think the Brits would like a word. Falklands Armada was pretty big, at least in total numbers of ships.
In the Caribbean, tactics overshadow strategy. This occurs across policy issues for deep-seated, human reasons. At the core of Veepology is the idea that a good VP can help a president overcome this challenge and provide a broader perspective.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/the-tactic...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/the-tactic...
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
In the Caribbean, tactics overshadow strategy. This occurs across policy issues for deep-seated, human reasons. At the core of Veepology is the idea that a good VP can help a president overcome this challenge and provide a broader perspective.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/the-tactic...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/the-tactic...
Trying to figure out what White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was thinking talking candidly to Chris Whipple. @beijingpalmer.bsky.social (who would know) gives one answer. But I wonder if she has some kind of long game here.
when you are interacting with a journalist in a professional capacity you are always on the record unless there is an explicit agreement that you are off the record!
CNN suggests Susie Wiles might not have known she was on the record 😆
December 16, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Trying to figure out what White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was thinking talking candidly to Chris Whipple. @beijingpalmer.bsky.social (who would know) gives one answer. But I wonder if she has some kind of long game here.
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TIL nearly all of the "Miracle Max" scene from Princess Bride was improvised by Billy Crystal, and it took three ten hour days to shoot, because they couldn't get through his improv without everyone (cast and crew) laughing so hard it ruined the audio.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
a man and a woman are standing next to each other and laughing .
Alt: Miracle Max and his wife waving goodbye from the Princess Bride.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:19 PM
TIL nearly all of the "Miracle Max" scene from Princess Bride was improvised by Billy Crystal, and it took three ten hour days to shoot, because they couldn't get through his improv without everyone (cast and crew) laughing so hard it ruined the audio.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
Mandy Patinkin bruised a rib holding it in.
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Dealing with Technology’s Hazards – Wed, Dec 17, at 2 PM ET REGISTER (FREE) teachprivacy.com/video-dealin... @Daniel-Solove.bsky.social Excited to talk to Dan about my book!
Video: Dealing with Technology's Hazards
Dealing with Technology's Hazards Wed, Dec 17, at 2 PM ET Daniel Solove and Ryan Calo (U. Washington Law) will discuss Calo’s new book, Law and
teachprivacy.com
December 15, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Dealing with Technology’s Hazards – Wed, Dec 17, at 2 PM ET REGISTER (FREE) teachprivacy.com/video-dealin... @Daniel-Solove.bsky.social Excited to talk to Dan about my book!
Excellently put. Thanks @beijingpalmer.bsky.social
people will just go ahead and excuse the murder of Jews with their whole mouths nowadays.
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Excellently put. Thanks @beijingpalmer.bsky.social
Are we asking the right questions about US military ops in the Caribbean? It's hard for political leaders (or anyone) to escape the tyranny of the immediate—but good policy looks at the wider picture. VPs are uniquely placed as advisors to do just that.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
The Tactical Devours the Strategic in the Caribbean and Beyond
Time, Space, and Decision-making
open.substack.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Are we asking the right questions about US military ops in the Caribbean? It's hard for political leaders (or anyone) to escape the tyranny of the immediate—but good policy looks at the wider picture. VPs are uniquely placed as advisors to do just that.
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
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Waking up to news of another antisemitic mass shooting, this time at a Hanukkah event in Australia.
I’m heartbroken and angry and I don’t know how many other ways to say it: antisemitism is a crisis that is threatening Jews, every single one of us, and the core of our society.
I’m heartbroken and angry and I don’t know how many other ways to say it: antisemitism is a crisis that is threatening Jews, every single one of us, and the core of our society.
Bondi Beach shooting was a terrorist attack on Australia's Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah, police say. Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/48SoSCq
December 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Waking up to news of another antisemitic mass shooting, this time at a Hanukkah event in Australia.
I’m heartbroken and angry and I don’t know how many other ways to say it: antisemitism is a crisis that is threatening Jews, every single one of us, and the core of our society.
I’m heartbroken and angry and I don’t know how many other ways to say it: antisemitism is a crisis that is threatening Jews, every single one of us, and the core of our society.
Same! I am also immobilising all Russian assets on my soil!
The EU just decided to indefinitely immobilise Russian assets.
This ensures that up to €210 billion in Russian funds stay on EU soil, unless Russia fully pays reparations to Ukraine for the damage it has caused. (1/2)
This ensures that up to €210 billion in Russian funds stay on EU soil, unless Russia fully pays reparations to Ukraine for the damage it has caused. (1/2)
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Same! I am also immobilising all Russian assets on my soil!
Japan is in a war that it cannot win!
The governor of Akita Prefecture says the Self-Defense Forces played a large role in helping to contain its rampant bear problem. 👉 ebx.sh/LTlupE
December 12, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Japan is in a war that it cannot win!
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Once again, can't stress enough how rare it is for a GJ to refuse to indict. The probable cause standard is low and the vote need not be unanimous.
In a normal DOJ this would be a screaming sign to drop the case - no way you will convince a unanimous jury at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
In a normal DOJ this would be a screaming sign to drop the case - no way you will convince a unanimous jury at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
NEW: Federal prosecutors have failed, for the second time, to re-indict Letitia James.
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
w/ @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Once again, can't stress enough how rare it is for a GJ to refuse to indict. The probable cause standard is low and the vote need not be unanimous.
In a normal DOJ this would be a screaming sign to drop the case - no way you will convince a unanimous jury at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
In a normal DOJ this would be a screaming sign to drop the case - no way you will convince a unanimous jury at trial beyond a reasonable doubt.
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1. Notice that the FBI’s Glasheen gets *very* uncomfortable when Congressman Thompson asks him some basic questions about “Antifa.” They can’t define it.
He claims Antifa is the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but that’s inconsistent with the FBI just now “building out” its analysis.
He claims Antifa is the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but that’s inconsistent with the FBI just now “building out” its analysis.
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
1. Notice that the FBI’s Glasheen gets *very* uncomfortable when Congressman Thompson asks him some basic questions about “Antifa.” They can’t define it.
He claims Antifa is the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but that’s inconsistent with the FBI just now “building out” its analysis.
He claims Antifa is the biggest domestic terrorist threat, but that’s inconsistent with the FBI just now “building out” its analysis.
For Throwback Thursday I share a piece I wrote a while ago on supply chains, back when we were running out of everything. Supply chains are super interesting and complex—but they are designed for efficiency, not resilience.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/are-the-su...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/are-the-su...
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
For Throwback Thursday I share a piece I wrote a while ago on supply chains, back when we were running out of everything. Supply chains are super interesting and complex—but they are designed for efficiency, not resilience.
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/are-the-su...
aaronmannes.substack.com/p/are-the-su...
Remember the pandemic time shortages? Are we sure that can’t happen again? For Throwback Thursday, I’m re-upping a post arguing we should be thinking hard about making our supply chains resilient. We are not past the age of disasters!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Are the supply chains ok?
Throwback Thursday
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December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Remember the pandemic time shortages? Are we sure that can’t happen again? For Throwback Thursday, I’m re-upping a post arguing we should be thinking hard about making our supply chains resilient. We are not past the age of disasters!
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronman...
Wow @davekarpf.bsky.social is reading the Nuzzi book and posting so we don’t have to. The writing is simply atrocious. The content is vapid. It’s like watching a car wreck, I can’t turn away. I can’t stop scrolling.
December 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Wow @davekarpf.bsky.social is reading the Nuzzi book and posting so we don’t have to. The writing is simply atrocious. The content is vapid. It’s like watching a car wreck, I can’t turn away. I can’t stop scrolling.
The quote reads creepy as hell.
Possibly the only thing more freakish than Nuzzi's prose is the contortions her defenders twist themselves into. "She's not just hot, but she definitely is hot, while also being a vulnerable smol child. Also, criticizing her is sexist."
December 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
The quote reads creepy as hell.
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the Thai-Cambodian conflict is at least partially about control of the scam/gambling/prostitution compounds along the border.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
Are Scam Compounds the Real Cause of Thailand-Cambodia Fighting?
Intense strikes targeted “pig butchering” syndicates on the border.
foreignpolicy.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
the Thai-Cambodian conflict is at least partially about control of the scam/gambling/prostitution compounds along the border.
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
foreignpolicy.com/2025/09/12/t...
Same, tbh. I would also like my father to buy me Warner Bros. Mostly so I could hang out in the tower with the Animaniacs.
December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Same, tbh. I would also like my father to buy me Warner Bros. Mostly so I could hang out in the tower with the Animaniacs.