Christopher Morgan
@chrism1973.bsky.social
UGA grad. U.S. Marine. Best Boston Celtics and Georgia Bulldog fan you will ever know.
Atlanta/Gainesville
Atlanta/Gainesville
Tom, let’s go to the Way Back Machine of the summer of 2015. The ethos of this military’s current predicament was born from Trump saying John McCain “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” That should have ended it but we know the rest of the story.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Tom, let’s go to the Way Back Machine of the summer of 2015. The ethos of this military’s current predicament was born from Trump saying John McCain “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” That should have ended it but we know the rest of the story.
And then when you don’t follow those lawful orders will demote or remove you from service and attack your pension.
December 2, 2025 at 5:10 AM
And then when you don’t follow those lawful orders will demote or remove you from service and attack your pension.
It is not acceptable. I had to follow laws of war in Iraq or face prison.
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
It is not acceptable. I had to follow laws of war in Iraq or face prison.
Not if there is an extradition treaty - just saying this without a law degree with focus on international relations.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Not if there is an extradition treaty - just saying this without a law degree with focus on international relations.
If Hegseth gets a federal pardon, then there is nothing that can be done in the U.S. Depending on the origin of the boat- we probably don’t have an extradition treaty with Venezuela. The last option would be sign on to the ICC and have Hegseth sent to The Hague.
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If Hegseth gets a federal pardon, then there is nothing that can be done in the U.S. Depending on the origin of the boat- we probably don’t have an extradition treaty with Venezuela. The last option would be sign on to the ICC and have Hegseth sent to The Hague.
Talk about an easy thing the U.S. could do to build some bridges in the post Trump America to join this.
December 2, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Talk about an easy thing the U.S. could do to build some bridges in the post Trump America to join this.
As a reader (thx to you for subscribing) to The Atlantic, lots of ink has been put to page on how we move forward to strengthen our institutions at home and abroad post Trumpism. If this boat matter gets a shoulder shrug then so will everything else. When is someone gonna get made an example of Tom?
December 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
As a reader (thx to you for subscribing) to The Atlantic, lots of ink has been put to page on how we move forward to strengthen our institutions at home and abroad post Trumpism. If this boat matter gets a shoulder shrug then so will everything else. When is someone gonna get made an example of Tom?
So all that needs to change is the U.S. joins it.
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
So all that needs to change is the U.S. joins it.
Is it your view that there should not be an ICC? Or is the ICC needed, but only when it matters to any government official not based in the United States?
December 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Is it your view that there should not be an ICC? Or is the ICC needed, but only when it matters to any government official not based in the United States?
Hegseth is way over his head. Everyone knew it, even Senate Republicans. He should have passed on the job. But instead his ego got the best of him. He should be investigated for these deaths.
November 29, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Hegseth is way over his head. Everyone knew it, even Senate Republicans. He should have passed on the job. But instead his ego got the best of him. He should be investigated for these deaths.
Senator - please hold Hegseth accountable to the murder of people in international waters.
November 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Senator - please hold Hegseth accountable to the murder of people in international waters.
Yes, yes. It has no place on the property.
November 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Yes, yes. It has no place on the property.
Has anyone asked the question if Trump can sue everyone why can’t people sue him? This seems kinda obvious and I didn’t go to law school.
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Has anyone asked the question if Trump can sue everyone why can’t people sue him? This seems kinda obvious and I didn’t go to law school.
Only the NYT could spin this.
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Only the NYT could spin this.
The only thing folks care about at A$M is that their football team is 9-0.
November 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The only thing folks care about at A$M is that their football team is 9-0.
No one seems to be calling this out in the political press, but they keep adding 5 million ppl to this number every 6 months. It was 15-20 million in last year’s election.
November 13, 2025 at 10:23 PM
No one seems to be calling this out in the political press, but they keep adding 5 million ppl to this number every 6 months. It was 15-20 million in last year’s election.
They keep adding 5 million ppl every 6 months. It was 15-20 million range during the 2024 election.
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
They keep adding 5 million ppl every 6 months. It was 15-20 million range during the 2024 election.
Serious question, if Tesla is cooked, and I include not only the Chinese competition, pullbacks on subsidies, and declining sales in Europe, then why is the stock up over $200 this yr?Musk is getting a trillion dollar package.
November 13, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Serious question, if Tesla is cooked, and I include not only the Chinese competition, pullbacks on subsidies, and declining sales in Europe, then why is the stock up over $200 this yr?Musk is getting a trillion dollar package.
You got some clout and bank $$$ and you don’t appear to be a jerk.
November 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM
You got some clout and bank $$$ and you don’t appear to be a jerk.
Where do you want to have this chat ? Do you use Snapchat,
November 11, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Where do you want to have this chat ? Do you use Snapchat,
Thank you, so do you.
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Thank you, so do you.
“We learned that you can’t negotiate ppl’s lives with vile, sociopaths in the White House.” Even more reason to win in 2026 and 2028.
November 11, 2025 at 6:44 PM
“We learned that you can’t negotiate ppl’s lives with vile, sociopaths in the White House.” Even more reason to win in 2026 and 2028.