Jordon Barkalow
@jbarkalow.bsky.social
Political theory, American political thought, & PPE at Bridgewater State University. Reluctant department chair.
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Thanksgiving morning tradition continues with jalapeño & cheddar sausage balls, buttermilk biscuits, & spicy Bloody Maries
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Thanksgiving morning tradition continues with jalapeño & cheddar sausage balls, buttermilk biscuits, & spicy Bloody Maries
Cajun food and zydeco music on our last night in New Orleans
November 16, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Cajun food and zydeco music on our last night in New Orleans
Took this picture this morning of Luna on top of Mr. Turtle. She is wearing the collar to keep her from scratching her face as she suffers from horrible allergies. Hopefully they will get those figured out next month.
October 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Took this picture this morning of Luna on top of Mr. Turtle. She is wearing the collar to keep her from scratching her face as she suffers from horrible allergies. Hopefully they will get those figured out next month.
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There’s never been a more unAmerican president than Trump www.liberalcurrents.com/unfit-to-be-...
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
There’s never been a more unAmerican president than Trump www.liberalcurrents.com/unfit-to-be-...
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The Declaration of Independence specifies 27 grievances with King George III and Britain.
Donald Trump and his regime have committed at least 20 of those same offenses highlighted in yellow.
#NoKings
Donald Trump and his regime have committed at least 20 of those same offenses highlighted in yellow.
#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The Declaration of Independence specifies 27 grievances with King George III and Britain.
Donald Trump and his regime have committed at least 20 of those same offenses highlighted in yellow.
#NoKings
Donald Trump and his regime have committed at least 20 of those same offenses highlighted in yellow.
#NoKings
Returning from sabbatical I have found it hard to get back into the teaching/grading groove. Turns out, red ink is the cure for my ills.
October 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Returning from sabbatical I have found it hard to get back into the teaching/grading groove. Turns out, red ink is the cure for my ills.
Playing fetch with one of the cats & watching the Ryder Cup. Not a bad way to spend the day.
September 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Playing fetch with one of the cats & watching the Ryder Cup. Not a bad way to spend the day.
Today’s remarkable demonstration of self-restraint is not losing it when a student, who walked out in the middle of your class not 30 minutes earlier, comes to your office to let you know that they don’t like what you teach or how you teach
September 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Today’s remarkable demonstration of self-restraint is not losing it when a student, who walked out in the middle of your class not 30 minutes earlier, comes to your office to let you know that they don’t like what you teach or how you teach
Talk about pulling no punches…fucking terrifying
September 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Talk about pulling no punches…fucking terrifying
Rereading Strauss on Hobbes in Natural Right and History.
September 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Rereading Strauss on Hobbes in Natural Right and History.
First day back after a less than ideal sabbatical. Putting the health issues behind me and ready to get back into the classroom. As for my responsibilities as chair, is anyone really excited by these?
September 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
First day back after a less than ideal sabbatical. Putting the health issues behind me and ready to get back into the classroom. As for my responsibilities as chair, is anyone really excited by these?
Back in the office and I need to find a place for this bad boy. Anybody who knows me understands how much I love Machiavelli.
September 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Back in the office and I need to find a place for this bad boy. Anybody who knows me understands how much I love Machiavelli.
This is my lovely black kitty, Atalanta. She is the sweetest girl and the best fetch partner I could ask for.
August 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This is my lovely black kitty, Atalanta. She is the sweetest girl and the best fetch partner I could ask for.
Stepping outside of my philosophic comfort zone and reading Nietzsche’s The Birth of Tragedy.
August 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Stepping outside of my philosophic comfort zone and reading Nietzsche’s The Birth of Tragedy.
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Genuine coincidence that I came across this just now, I hadn't seen it before posting my update, but I think @polphilpod.bsky.social was on to a similar thought here! Nice piece imo.
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-politi/
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-politi/
August 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Genuine coincidence that I came across this just now, I hadn't seen it before posting my update, but I think @polphilpod.bsky.social was on to a similar thought here! Nice piece imo.
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-politi/
www.liberalcurrents.com/the-politi/
First part of summer focused on Aristotle. Moving on to Hobbes (De Cive & Leviathan) before ending the summer with some Nietzsche
July 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
First part of summer focused on Aristotle. Moving on to Hobbes (De Cive & Leviathan) before ending the summer with some Nietzsche
Grades for my summer course are posted! Now, I get to relax, play golf, slowly get ready for the fall semester, and, most importantly, supervise an outstanding undergraduate research project on Aristotle, Hobbes, decency/equity, & the tension between justice and the law.
July 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Grades for my summer course are posted! Now, I get to relax, play golf, slowly get ready for the fall semester, and, most importantly, supervise an outstanding undergraduate research project on Aristotle, Hobbes, decency/equity, & the tension between justice and the law.
Up to date on all grading for my summer course. One exam to go!
June 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Up to date on all grading for my summer course. One exam to go!
Too damn hot outside so I will be staying inside and doing a careful reading of Book III of Aristotle’s Politics.
June 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Too damn hot outside so I will be staying inside and doing a careful reading of Book III of Aristotle’s Politics.
Happy Friday the 13th from this well caffeinated little girl. She is ready to raise some HELL!
June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Happy Friday the 13th from this well caffeinated little girl. She is ready to raise some HELL!
My nephews are visiting and definitely getting older. Played basketball today for the first time in probably 30 years
June 5, 2025 at 2:40 AM
My nephews are visiting and definitely getting older. Played basketball today for the first time in probably 30 years
In the cell phone lot at the airport waiting for my sister & family to arrive while watching people try to back into parking spots is painful. These people are so bad & everyone is doing it.
June 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In the cell phone lot at the airport waiting for my sister & family to arrive while watching people try to back into parking spots is painful. These people are so bad & everyone is doing it.
