Dennis Maxwell
@dmax12345.bsky.social
Soccer fan; rower; public defender; I army’d for a bit; try to do good because that is the job of a human; teach your kids to, also
Needless to say, I was a bit confused.
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Needless to say, I was a bit confused.
I was thinking you were referring to Rules 403 and 404 of the Rules of Evidence at first. Like maybe, my fists would make your face…without probative value? And they will show you what bad character is? 🤷♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I was thinking you were referring to Rules 403 and 404 of the Rules of Evidence at first. Like maybe, my fists would make your face…without probative value? And they will show you what bad character is? 🤷♂️🤣🤣🤣🤣
This comment is actually at the heart of it. Faith has become for many an identity, and because it’s a social or political identity, it gets transformed into a weapon against anyone who threatens it. That is so well stated!
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
This comment is actually at the heart of it. Faith has become for many an identity, and because it’s a social or political identity, it gets transformed into a weapon against anyone who threatens it. That is so well stated!
In fact, they don’t even understand how the LOAC benefits us (or IHL or the UN Charter or IL generally). They only see how it limits our ability to conquer and dominate.
November 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In fact, they don’t even understand how the LOAC benefits us (or IHL or the UN Charter or IL generally). They only see how it limits our ability to conquer and dominate.
I don’t think these guys have any idea why we fight wars. They see war as a way to dominate rather than to address a political problem. It’s just a fundamental misunderstanding of the entire enterprise. They see it as conquest thus justifying virtually any use of force.
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I don’t think these guys have any idea why we fight wars. They see war as a way to dominate rather than to address a political problem. It’s just a fundamental misunderstanding of the entire enterprise. They see it as conquest thus justifying virtually any use of force.
Doesn’t mean they don’t aspire to be SA/brownshirts.
November 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Doesn’t mean they don’t aspire to be SA/brownshirts.
Mine was Slow Horses, so 🤷♂️
a man and a woman are sitting in a car with the words `` but they are my losers '' .
ALT: a man and a woman are sitting in a car with the words `` but they are my losers '' .
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November 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Mine was Slow Horses, so 🤷♂️
The only thing that way it might work with UDTs is if the focus is on the special mission rather than the claim that they are “elite.” Same with SF. Focus on the distinct mission rather than “elite.”
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
The only thing that way it might work with UDTs is if the focus is on the special mission rather than the claim that they are “elite.” Same with SF. Focus on the distinct mission rather than “elite.”
You end up in the same place eventually. True of all so-called elite units.
November 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
You end up in the same place eventually. True of all so-called elite units.
Officers are called on to decide the best court of action independently guided by their fidelity to the Constitution, and that includes interpretation of orders. That is very different from the role an enlisted person plays.
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Officers are called on to decide the best court of action independently guided by their fidelity to the Constitution, and that includes interpretation of orders. That is very different from the role an enlisted person plays.
Right, but they are Constutional officers, and while there are superiors, being an “officer of the United Stares” requires a discernment of their duties that is different than that required of enlisted folks.
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Right, but they are Constutional officers, and while there are superiors, being an “officer of the United Stares” requires a discernment of their duties that is different than that required of enlisted folks.
Officers swear a different oath. They do not swear to obey. They only swear to support and defend the Constitution.
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Officers swear a different oath. They do not swear to obey. They only swear to support and defend the Constitution.
They do swear an oath to “obey the orders of the President of the United States and all officers appointed over [them].” Officers do not swear to obey the President. Different oaths.
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 AM
They do swear an oath to “obey the orders of the President of the United States and all officers appointed over [them].” Officers do not swear to obey the President. Different oaths.
But as soon as Hegseth took over he fired all of the service level chief JAGs.
November 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
But as soon as Hegseth took over he fired all of the service level chief JAGs.
Don’t know what happened to SOUTHCOM JAG. Not sure he was fired, just ignored. His opinion was reported on just a few days ago.
November 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Don’t know what happened to SOUTHCOM JAG. Not sure he was fired, just ignored. His opinion was reported on just a few days ago.
It was certainly a part of my training as an infantry officer.
November 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It was certainly a part of my training as an infantry officer.
Not the SOUTHCOM JAG.
November 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Not the SOUTHCOM JAG.