Garvan Walshe
@garvanwalshe.org
Civic entrepreneur building tech for democrats of all parties and none at Article7.eu. I also chair Unhack Democracy and write on foreign affairs, defence and democracy.
I don’t think I was the only person to pass that idea to the hill 😂
January 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM
I don’t think I was the only person to pass that idea to the hill 😂
This is encouraging from Congress to protect Greenland🇬🇱 and the Kingdom of Denmark🇩🇰 and preserve NATO.
🇺🇸New, bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate:
www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/releas...
🇺🇸New, bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate:
www.murkowski.senate.gov/press/releas...
Murkowski and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Cement NATO Unity | U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
www.murkowski.senate.gov
January 14, 2026 at 5:41 AM
What’s the I appreciate your comment but “like” seems inappropriate button?
January 13, 2026 at 6:20 PM
What’s the I appreciate your comment but “like” seems inappropriate button?
And it’s not their idea of freedom that’s the problem, it’s the view of who should have it (I think you make that point too in your thread!)
January 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
And it’s not their idea of freedom that’s the problem, it’s the view of who should have it (I think you make that point too in your thread!)
Well I do think it should be pointed out that Lockeans wouldn’t favour the Reform view either.
January 13, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Well I do think it should be pointed out that Lockeans wouldn’t favour the Reform view either.
Their conception of freedom is no such thing: it’s domination of the out group by the in group. Even Rothbard would reject it.
January 13, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Their conception of freedom is no such thing: it’s domination of the out group by the in group. Even Rothbard would reject it.
Have they done this by pre-tax income?
January 13, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Have they done this by pre-tax income?
Acts of attainder are ruled out and impeachment doesn’t seem to be possible as he’s deputy Chief of Staff, not an officer of the US.
January 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Acts of attainder are ruled out and impeachment doesn’t seem to be possible as he’s deputy Chief of Staff, not an officer of the US.
Apols for misunderstanding will delete (though obvs they had to take their school out of Tehran after the revolution!)
January 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Apols for misunderstanding will delete (though obvs they had to take their school out of Tehran after the revolution!)
That will make it difficult for our allies in congress. But troops could be moved to defend Greenland against Russia
January 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM
That will make it difficult for our allies in congress. But troops could be moved to defend Greenland against Russia
7/ University presidents, law firm chiefs and, yes European leaders need to reflect on this.
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 AM
7/ University presidents, law firm chiefs and, yes European leaders need to reflect on this.
6/ In traditional societies it comes from tribal and clan loyalties. In modern ones it is through principles, ideology.
Powell is standing up for freedom and the rule of law even though he doesn’t have to.
Powell is standing up for freedom and the rule of law even though he doesn’t have to.
January 12, 2026 at 7:56 AM
6/ In traditional societies it comes from tribal and clan loyalties. In modern ones it is through principles, ideology.
Powell is standing up for freedom and the rule of law even though he doesn’t have to.
Powell is standing up for freedom and the rule of law even though he doesn’t have to.
5/ One final thought, worth expanding later.
Individual self interest isn’t enough to resist tyranny. Countervailing power needs solidarity among its opponents.
Individual self interest isn’t enough to resist tyranny. Countervailing power needs solidarity among its opponents.
January 12, 2026 at 7:54 AM
5/ One final thought, worth expanding later.
Individual self interest isn’t enough to resist tyranny. Countervailing power needs solidarity among its opponents.
Individual self interest isn’t enough to resist tyranny. Countervailing power needs solidarity among its opponents.
4/ Because despite Trump’s belief he’s the only man in charge - America still has institutions, like the Fed: what matters is to use them.
January 12, 2026 at 7:52 AM
4/ Because despite Trump’s belief he’s the only man in charge - America still has institutions, like the Fed: what matters is to use them.