Paul Jankura
@anthropic42.bsky.social
Emphatically not an AI company. Ohioan, Liberal, book-worm, news-hound, CLE sports s̶u̶f̶f̶e̶r̶e̶r̶ enjoyer, Anglophile, He/him. @Anthropic on Twitter
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Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
November 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
h/t @adamwren.bsky.social
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
Michael Bohacek, a Republican state senator from Indiana who has a daughter with down syndrome, says he will vote against redistricting in Indiana after Trump used the word "retarded."
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You and me both. And now folks are treating Bush Jr. like a nice old paintin' grandpa who everybody misses; forgetting the whole "lies to take us into an unnecessary war," literal torture at our Cuba concentration camp, letting the Ninth Ward in NOLA drown, mass surveillance and more.
It's cute, reading all these anguished cries: "when this is all over, these guys need to go to jail!" I remember saying that during Bush I crimes, and during Bush II crimes, and during Trump I crimes.
Guess how many of those guys went to jail.
Guess how many of those guys went to jail.
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
You and me both. And now folks are treating Bush Jr. like a nice old paintin' grandpa who everybody misses; forgetting the whole "lies to take us into an unnecessary war," literal torture at our Cuba concentration camp, letting the Ninth Ward in NOLA drown, mass surveillance and more.
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DHS has a Nazi problem.
‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
November 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
DHS has a Nazi problem.
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‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
‘Remigration’ is a term that comes out of the European far right. Its use by the DHS account is a sign of democratic and epistemic collapse
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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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oh they are WORRIED worried about this one huh
(this seat was Trump +22)
(this seat was Trump +22)
Trump and Mike Johnson plan to hold a Monday evening tele-rally to boost Matt Van Epps in the #TN07 special election. www.axios.com/2025/11/28/t...
November 28, 2025 at 8:55 PM
oh they are WORRIED worried about this one huh
(this seat was Trump +22)
(this seat was Trump +22)
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But the use of ST6 here as the controlling unit isn't really a reflection of a maritime environment as it is just how JSOC manages roles; it could have been Delta/CAG or whatever
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
But the use of ST6 here as the controlling unit isn't really a reflection of a maritime environment as it is just how JSOC manages roles; it could have been Delta/CAG or whatever
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So this isn't so much about 'ISR' exactly as it is that JSOC (and specifically ST6) were the ones tactically managing the operation and had legal responsibility for targeting decisions
How JSOC manages the 'rotation' of its units is a different but related discussion
How JSOC manages the 'rotation' of its units is a different but related discussion
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
So this isn't so much about 'ISR' exactly as it is that JSOC (and specifically ST6) were the ones tactically managing the operation and had legal responsibility for targeting decisions
How JSOC manages the 'rotation' of its units is a different but related discussion
How JSOC manages the 'rotation' of its units is a different but related discussion
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However, in ops like this, particularly involving a strike where the call for fire is happening remotely (ie the people directing the strike are at Bragg, not in the vicinity of the target) the 'GFC' with TEA can be at a fairly high level
In this instance, it was the three star JSOC commander
In this instance, it was the three star JSOC commander
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
However, in ops like this, particularly involving a strike where the call for fire is happening remotely (ie the people directing the strike are at Bragg, not in the vicinity of the target) the 'GFC' with TEA can be at a fairly high level
In this instance, it was the three star JSOC commander
In this instance, it was the three star JSOC commander
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Legally speaking TEA inherently resides with the Combatant Commander, but it is usually delegated as a practical matter
Eg, the GFC of an infantry unit being assaulted calling for close air support is gonna be like an O-3, who has delegated TEA via ROE and other military command structures
Eg, the GFC of an infantry unit being assaulted calling for close air support is gonna be like an O-3, who has delegated TEA via ROE and other military command structures
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Legally speaking TEA inherently resides with the Combatant Commander, but it is usually delegated as a practical matter
Eg, the GFC of an infantry unit being assaulted calling for close air support is gonna be like an O-3, who has delegated TEA via ROE and other military command structures
Eg, the GFC of an infantry unit being assaulted calling for close air support is gonna be like an O-3, who has delegated TEA via ROE and other military command structures
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In any call for fires there is a ground force commander, this is the individual who in the context of targeting has the delegated legal authority to make a determination to engage; this is referred to a Target Engagement Authority (TEA)
In 'traditional' large scale combat TEA is delegated very low
In 'traditional' large scale combat TEA is delegated very low
Im not familiar with the military side of things, how is it that the seals (jsoc) were the ones gathering the intel? Do they have isr better than like the rest of the navy?
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In any call for fires there is a ground force commander, this is the individual who in the context of targeting has the delegated legal authority to make a determination to engage; this is referred to a Target Engagement Authority (TEA)
In 'traditional' large scale combat TEA is delegated very low
In 'traditional' large scale combat TEA is delegated very low
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The SEALs (really JSOC) had target engagement authority but the trigger pull and target lasing was done by an air force (I assume MQ-9) crew
Which raises a question that folks need to be honestly grappling with if they truly want accountability: how and where does culpability flow
Which raises a question that folks need to be honestly grappling with if they truly want accountability: how and where does culpability flow
Every single one of them has to be purged from government and politics, and the institutions they have used as their thugs and executioners, starting with the Navy Seals, need to be ripped apart. Anyone who facilitated this abomination must face cold and dispassionate justice
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The SEALs (really JSOC) had target engagement authority but the trigger pull and target lasing was done by an air force (I assume MQ-9) crew
Which raises a question that folks need to be honestly grappling with if they truly want accountability: how and where does culpability flow
Which raises a question that folks need to be honestly grappling with if they truly want accountability: how and where does culpability flow
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Hagueseth
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 6:14 PM
Hagueseth
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Surprise! Nobody likes this shit! People just wanted cheaper eggs!
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Surprise! Nobody likes this shit! People just wanted cheaper eggs!
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A lot of people, both gleeful Republicans, and cowering Liberals looking for an excuse to show their bellies, mistook a narrow victory in a low turnout cost of living election as a total cultural victory and have been acting as if that is a strong mandate for a slate of cruel, regressive policy
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A lot of people, both gleeful Republicans, and cowering Liberals looking for an excuse to show their bellies, mistook a narrow victory in a low turnout cost of living election as a total cultural victory and have been acting as if that is a strong mandate for a slate of cruel, regressive policy
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Working 36 hours straight on Thanksgiving so Grok says Elon is in better shape than LeBron
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Working 36 hours straight on Thanksgiving so Grok says Elon is in better shape than LeBron
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Between this and the reveal that Noem ordered deportation flights to go ahead despite court orders, it's been a hell of a week for reveals on crime.
November 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Between this and the reveal that Noem ordered deportation flights to go ahead despite court orders, it's been a hell of a week for reveals on crime.
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1) Joe Biden lives rent free in Trump’s addled head, which, as a former slum-lord, has to drive him nuts. He has Biden Derangement Syndrome.
2) How many times have we seen Sleepy Don sign an Executive Order and then turn to an aide and ask what he just signed, because he doesn’t know?
2) How many times have we seen Sleepy Don sign an Executive Order and then turn to an aide and ask what he just signed, because he doesn’t know?
Trump claims “any document” signed by Joe Biden is “hereby terminated.”
He calls out executive orders later but obviously “any document” would be much broader and include legislation.
(He can’t legally do that but, as always, we get to watch how far he can push this without repercussions)
He calls out executive orders later but obviously “any document” would be much broader and include legislation.
(He can’t legally do that but, as always, we get to watch how far he can push this without repercussions)
November 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
1) Joe Biden lives rent free in Trump’s addled head, which, as a former slum-lord, has to drive him nuts. He has Biden Derangement Syndrome.
2) How many times have we seen Sleepy Don sign an Executive Order and then turn to an aide and ask what he just signed, because he doesn’t know?
2) How many times have we seen Sleepy Don sign an Executive Order and then turn to an aide and ask what he just signed, because he doesn’t know?
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these larping podcasters are psychotic
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 8:38 PM
these larping podcasters are psychotic
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Theyre panicking
Trump holding ANOTHER TeleRally for TN07 and Speaker Johnson will host “multiple” events on Election Day in the district
www.axios.com/2025/11/28/t...
www.axios.com/2025/11/28/t...
Scoop: Trump and Johnson to hold tele-rally for GOP in tight Tennessee House race
Should Republicans lose — or win narrowly — it would further expectations that the party is heading toward a perilous midterm.
www.axios.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Theyre panicking
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it just so happens the US system decided it could only be the worst way
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
it just so happens the US system decided it could only be the worst way
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Worth saying there's a lot of completely normal ways to put the private market into health insurance (germany uses multi payer rate setting) but all of them need govt oversight
Yet another reminder of why health insurance should not be a private, for-profit industry and we should have a single payer, publicly run system
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/b...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/b...
‘We’re at a breaking point’: Health insurance premiums just keep going up, worsening affordability crisis - The Boston Globe
Many employers’ premiums have risen by 10 percent or more, insurers and brokers say, straining families’ budgets.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Worth saying there's a lot of completely normal ways to put the private market into health insurance (germany uses multi payer rate setting) but all of them need govt oversight
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Along with the obvious implications of what amounts to a “no quarter” order by Hegseth and compliance by the commanders of JSOC and SEAL Team
6, it’s important that @alexhorton.bsky.social and Ellen Nakashima have nailed down those organizations in particular as the ones leading the boat strikes.
6, it’s important that @alexhorton.bsky.social and Ellen Nakashima have nailed down those organizations in particular as the ones leading the boat strikes.
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 8:24 PM
Along with the obvious implications of what amounts to a “no quarter” order by Hegseth and compliance by the commanders of JSOC and SEAL Team
6, it’s important that @alexhorton.bsky.social and Ellen Nakashima have nailed down those organizations in particular as the ones leading the boat strikes.
6, it’s important that @alexhorton.bsky.social and Ellen Nakashima have nailed down those organizations in particular as the ones leading the boat strikes.
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Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Part of why this stuff keeps getting underreported is that our media class can’t get it through their thick heads that this is not a weightless debate over political ideology, but a declaration of war on over 100 million Americans, which DHS is announcing an intent to eliminate