Mike Milano, Maj Gen, US Army Ret
@mikemilano.bsky.social
Vulnerability true believer; author of the book Large and In Charge No More--A Journey to Vulnerable Leadership; guitar player; hiker; Deadhead; Partner, 3 Tier Technologies; Board member, Blind Endeavors Foundation; Dr. Kim Milano's biggest fan.
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Nice thread about our military as fellow citizens, from @sefrench.bsky.social
Dear US Army,
Happy *belated* Birthday! (Sorry, I was a little distracted yesterday.) Thank you for defending us for 250 years, and for all the sacrifices you and your families have made. I’m especially grateful for your heroic roles in our Revolution (the OG #NoKings), preserving the Union…
Happy *belated* Birthday! (Sorry, I was a little distracted yesterday.) Thank you for defending us for 250 years, and for all the sacrifices you and your families have made. I’m especially grateful for your heroic roles in our Revolution (the OG #NoKings), preserving the Union…
June 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Nice thread about our military as fellow citizens, from @sefrench.bsky.social
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Wednesday newsletter: WI To Elon: Womp Womp open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
WI To Elon: Womp Womp
“Donald Trump's second presidency was dealt a spinning blow by voters in Wisconsin Tuesday as they elected a liberal judge to the state's Supreme Court, despite his billionaire advisor Elon Musk pouri...
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April 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Wednesday newsletter: WI To Elon: Womp Womp open.substack.com/pub/charlies...
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Particularly noteworthy: "Other employees began receiving layoff notices or learned they had lost their jobs when their entry badges no longer worked Tuesday morning." I hope everyone calling these shots has some sort of tragedy befall them. Unconscionable.
Particularly noteworthy: "Other employees began receiving layoff notices or learned they had lost their jobs when their entry badges no longer worked Tuesday morning." I hope everyone calling these shots has some sort of tragedy befall them. Unconscionable.
Widespread layoffs, purge of leadership underway at U.S. health agencies — The Washington Post
The move comes after Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s announcement of a sweeping reduction of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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April 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Particularly noteworthy: "Other employees began receiving layoff notices or learned they had lost their jobs when their entry badges no longer worked Tuesday morning." I hope everyone calling these shots has some sort of tragedy befall them. Unconscionable.
Particularly noteworthy: "Other employees began receiving layoff notices or learned they had lost their jobs when their entry badges no longer worked Tuesday morning." I hope everyone calling these shots has some sort of tragedy befall them. Unconscionable.
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The order directed Vance, a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, "to eliminate what it claims are improper, divisive or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian...as well as the National Zoo in Washington, D.C."
Zebras will be the first to go.
The order directed Vance, a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, "to eliminate what it claims are improper, divisive or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian...as well as the National Zoo in Washington, D.C."
Zebras will be the first to go.
Trump signs executive order targeting monuments at parks, museums, zoo — ABC News
The details of the new executive order were first reported to ABC News.
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March 29, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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The order directed Vance, a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, "to eliminate what it claims are improper, divisive or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian...as well as the National Zoo in Washington, D.C."
Zebras will be the first to go.
The order directed Vance, a member of the Smithsonian Board of Regents, "to eliminate what it claims are improper, divisive or anti-American ideology from the Smithsonian...as well as the National Zoo in Washington, D.C."
Zebras will be the first to go.
It simply doesn't get more Orwellian than this, removing "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.," "Einstein on Race and Racism," and a biography of Jackie Robinson from the Naval Academy library at the direction of a shameful, spineless, insecure little man.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u....
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u....
Naval Academy Takes Steps to End Diversity Policies in Books and Admissions
The defense secretary’s office has ordered that some books be removed from circulation in its library, and the academy has ended the use of affirmative action in admissions.
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March 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It simply doesn't get more Orwellian than this, removing "The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.," "Einstein on Race and Racism," and a biography of Jackie Robinson from the Naval Academy library at the direction of a shameful, spineless, insecure little man.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u....
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/u....
So much for merit--Gabbard, Hesgeth, and Vance all tout their military experience (all Guardsmen or Reservists, but still, they served)...you'd think one of these Dunning-Krugers would realize discussing imminent military ops on a goddamn chat platform might be unwise. What a clown show.
March 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
So much for merit--Gabbard, Hesgeth, and Vance all tout their military experience (all Guardsmen or Reservists, but still, they served)...you'd think one of these Dunning-Krugers would realize discussing imminent military ops on a goddamn chat platform might be unwise. What a clown show.
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Don’t drink and text.
March 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Don’t drink and text.
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Trump doesn’t understand strong women speak…
Way over his big head!
Way over his big head!
March 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump doesn’t understand strong women speak…
Way over his big head!
Way over his big head!
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"Perilous times demand bold action."
Here are Scholar Norman J. Ornstein's 4 steps congressional Democrats should take–rather than waiting for the GOP to ruin itself.
Here are Scholar Norman J. Ornstein's 4 steps congressional Democrats should take–rather than waiting for the GOP to ruin itself.
This Is No Time for the Democrats to Hang Back
Some counsel the Democrats to just wait and let the GOP immolate itself. This is horrible advice. Here are some better ideas.
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March 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"Perilous times demand bold action."
Here are Scholar Norman J. Ornstein's 4 steps congressional Democrats should take–rather than waiting for the GOP to ruin itself.
Here are Scholar Norman J. Ornstein's 4 steps congressional Democrats should take–rather than waiting for the GOP to ruin itself.
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2. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl
2. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl
Embracing Change Through Vulnerability
1. “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.” — Robin Sharma
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March 10, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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2. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl
2. “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl
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My latest post, linked to my book on the power of vulnerability. Check it out: Large and In Charge No More--A Journey to Vulnerable Leadership.
My latest post, linked to my book on the power of vulnerability. Check it out: Large and In Charge No More--A Journey to Vulnerable Leadership.
Mirrors, Delusions, and Reality
"The mirror reflects reality, but it is also the perfect tool for deception." — Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power
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March 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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My latest post, linked to my book on the power of vulnerability. Check it out: Large and In Charge No More--A Journey to Vulnerable Leadership.
My latest post, linked to my book on the power of vulnerability. Check it out: Large and In Charge No More--A Journey to Vulnerable Leadership.
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North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea Says www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/w...
Would not be at all surprised if we the United States are providing the transports to get them to the battlefield, since we're now voting buddies with North Korea at the UN.
Would not be at all surprised if we the United States are providing the transports to get them to the battlefield, since we're now voting buddies with North Korea at the UN.
North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea’s Spy Agency Says
The fresh deployment comes after North Korea suffered heavy casualties on the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the South’s spy agency says.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:54 PM
North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea Says www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/w...
Would not be at all surprised if we the United States are providing the transports to get them to the battlefield, since we're now voting buddies with North Korea at the UN.
Would not be at all surprised if we the United States are providing the transports to get them to the battlefield, since we're now voting buddies with North Korea at the UN.