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Semper Paratus, Semper Pro Populus (Always Ready, Always for the People).
Not affiliated with Official USCG. Views are solely my own opinions. #AltGov 🥄
Wonder how long it will take them to fix that "bug" or take it down.... If even an AI can figure it out, there's really no excuse for his criminal actions...
LOL... Pentagon released a new AI military chatbot and it immediately pointed out that Pete Hegseth is a war criminal.
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
abovethelaw.com/2025/12/pent...
Pentagon Unveils New GenAI Platform, It Immediately Starts Flagging Pete Hegseth's War Crimes - Above the Law
The Defense Department's new ChatJAG turned out to be better than the human chain of command.
abovethelaw.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Wonder how long it will take them to fix that "bug" or take it down.... If even an AI can figure it out, there's really no excuse for his criminal actions...
Additional information about the tanker seizure. Apparently, the Skipper was spoofing their location data and not reporting it, possibly to avoid sanctions placed on exports of Venezuelan oil during Trump's first presidency.
I absolutely do not condone the US seizure of the Skipper but this BBC piece raises a lot of questions among which is who is the legal owner of the oil? The tanker spoofed its location and id on the regular and transferred oil to and from other vessels on the high seas. www.bbc.com/news/article...
From Iran to China to Venezuela - how seized tanker hid location
A seized tanker accused of smuggling sanctioned oil has long hidden its true location. BBC Verify examines how.
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Additional information about the tanker seizure. Apparently, the Skipper was spoofing their location data and not reporting it, possibly to avoid sanctions placed on exports of Venezuelan oil during Trump's first presidency.
“We have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans,” she said, & then attempted to dodge when presented with counterexamples, saying "it is not my prerogative, my attitude or my job to pick & choose which laws in this country get enforced".
Love seeing their bullshit called out!
Love seeing their bullshit called out!
Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was put in the awkward position of apologizing to U.S. military veterans whose lives have been turned upside down, after a Democratic lawmaker who came armed to the teeth with tales of ICE immigrant overreach.
Kristi Noem forced to face combat veteran whose Irish wife has been jailed for four months
Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was put in the awkward position of apologizing to U.S. military veterans whose lives have been turned upside down, after a Democratic lawmaker who came armed to the teeth with tales of ICE immigrant overreach.During questioning before the House Homeland Se...
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
“We have not deported U.S. citizens or military veterans,” she said, & then attempted to dodge when presented with counterexamples, saying "it is not my prerogative, my attitude or my job to pick & choose which laws in this country get enforced".
Love seeing their bullshit called out!
Love seeing their bullshit called out!
"The officials [...] said the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard. They [...] did not say specifically where the interdiction took place.
The [CG] referred questions to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment."
I will update once I have more info on this.
The [CG] referred questions to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment."
I will update once I have more info on this.
The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, officials told Reuters.
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Trump administration seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, US officials say
President Donald Trump's administration has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Wednesday.
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"The officials [...] said the operation was led by the U.S. Coast Guard. They [...] did not say specifically where the interdiction took place.
The [CG] referred questions to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment."
I will update once I have more info on this.
The [CG] referred questions to the White House, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment."
I will update once I have more info on this.
Even if you've never been on a boat, and never plan on being on a boat.... This still needs to worry you! 80% of the world's goods are transported by boat at some point in the supply chain.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
“Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.”
insideclimatenews.org/news/0812202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0812202...
As NOAA Funding Lags, a Critical Ocean Weather System Nears a Breaking Point - Inside Climate News
Officials warn that if regional Integrated Ocean Observing System readings go dark, coastal forecasts will become less precise, endangering commercial fishermen, cargo ships and coastal communities.
insideclimatenews.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Even if you've never been on a boat, and never plan on being on a boat.... This still needs to worry you! 80% of the world's goods are transported by boat at some point in the supply chain.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
Cargo ships would be impacted by this, and it will then impact our supply of essential goods.
"According to one of the Alligator Alcatraz survivors in the Amnesty report, people were put into the box simply for alerting the guards to someone's need for medication. "They were taken to 'the box' and punished for trying to help me," the person told Amnesty."
This is absolutely criminal.
This is absolutely criminal.
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
"According to one of the Alligator Alcatraz survivors in the Amnesty report, people were put into the box simply for alerting the guards to someone's need for medication. "They were taken to 'the box' and punished for trying to help me," the person told Amnesty."
This is absolutely criminal.
This is absolutely criminal.
Interdiction has been part of the CG's mission for decades (since 1971, although really, since Prohibition) without making it the goal to sink boats & kill everyone onboard.
Kinda makes you wonder why the Pentagon couldn't take a lesson from the experts....
Kinda makes you wonder why the Pentagon couldn't take a lesson from the experts....
Hello, Sen John Thune and whoever it is that controls the GOP House of Reps. Do any of you give a damn?👇👇
December 8, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Interdiction has been part of the CG's mission for decades (since 1971, although really, since Prohibition) without making it the goal to sink boats & kill everyone onboard.
Kinda makes you wonder why the Pentagon couldn't take a lesson from the experts....
Kinda makes you wonder why the Pentagon couldn't take a lesson from the experts....
Lethal force is the LAST option Coasties want to use. Here to save people, not to kill them.... it's not that hard honestly.
Interdictions like this happen all the time with no loss of life.
Interdictions like this happen all the time with no loss of life.
Hey, @altcoast.altgov.info, its like everyone forgot the coast guard has done interdictions off the coast of Venezuela for years...
This is from 6 years ago.
youtu.be/ncTEaYUPGm4?...
This is from 6 years ago.
youtu.be/ncTEaYUPGm4?...
December 8, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Lethal force is the LAST option Coasties want to use. Here to save people, not to kill them.... it's not that hard honestly.
Interdictions like this happen all the time with no loss of life.
Interdictions like this happen all the time with no loss of life.
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This is just one post in a great thread about the whole "ordering another strike on survivors" situation. Please click through for more, and read this excellent article as well.
There's no excuse for firing on shipwrecked survivors. It's a crime. Don't follow illegal orders.
There's no excuse for firing on shipwrecked survivors. It's a crime. Don't follow illegal orders.
Let's say it all together:
Do not follow illegal orders.
"Just following orders" is not a defense.
Do not follow illegal orders.
"Just following orders" is not a defense.
Unlawful Orders and Killing Shipwrecked Boat Strike Survivors: An Expert Backgrounder
An expert backgrounder on the reported Hegseth "no quarter" order to kill everyone aboard a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean on Sept. 2.
www.justsecurity.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This is just one post in a great thread about the whole "ordering another strike on survivors" situation. Please click through for more, and read this excellent article as well.
There's no excuse for firing on shipwrecked survivors. It's a crime. Don't follow illegal orders.
There's no excuse for firing on shipwrecked survivors. It's a crime. Don't follow illegal orders.
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On World AIDS Day I'd like to share this Wikipedia article I wrote about a time that the US government was actually pretty awesome about AIDS, back in 1988.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
Understanding AIDS - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
On World AIDS Day I'd like to share this Wikipedia article I wrote about a time that the US government was actually pretty awesome about AIDS, back in 1988.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
With the Trump administration's refusal to acknowledge the day, it's astonishing to look at how far we've regressed since the 80s.
Head over to RebelFema's post, our DHS friends over there are dealing with some serious BS right now 🤬
Their whistleblowers were put on leave, then reinstated, then just put BACK on leave.
Their whistleblowers were put on leave, then reinstated, then just put BACK on leave.
The level of cruelty they will
Rise too and the level
of schoolyard retaliation and bullying they will
Engage in is not surprising. It’s infuriating and we are angry!
There day will come.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rise too and the level
of schoolyard retaliation and bullying they will
Engage in is not surprising. It’s infuriating and we are angry!
There day will come.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
FEMA Puts Whistleblowers on Leave Shortly After Reinstating Them
Days after reinstating a group of Federal Emergency Management Agency employees who raised concerns about the government’s disaster preparedness, federal officials have placed those whistleblowers bac...
www.bloomberg.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Head over to RebelFema's post, our DHS friends over there are dealing with some serious BS right now 🤬
Their whistleblowers were put on leave, then reinstated, then just put BACK on leave.
Their whistleblowers were put on leave, then reinstated, then just put BACK on leave.
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#USDemocracy #MomSky
Oversight Democrats launched their Oversight Immigration Enforcement Dashboard to report ICE and CBP misconduct.
“Only incidents verified by reputable media outlets or referenced in litigation are included. Social media videos without corroboration are not.”
Dashboard:
Oversight Democrats launched their Oversight Immigration Enforcement Dashboard to report ICE and CBP misconduct.
“Only incidents verified by reputable media outlets or referenced in litigation are included. Social media videos without corroboration are not.”
Dashboard:
Oversight Immigration Enforcement Dashboard
To fulfill our oversight and legislative responsibilities to protect and defend the Constitution, Oversight Committee Democrats are compiling a verified public record of possible misconduct incidents ...
oversightdemocrats.house.gov
November 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
#USDemocracy #MomSky
Oversight Democrats launched their Oversight Immigration Enforcement Dashboard to report ICE and CBP misconduct.
“Only incidents verified by reputable media outlets or referenced in litigation are included. Social media videos without corroboration are not.”
Dashboard:
Oversight Democrats launched their Oversight Immigration Enforcement Dashboard to report ICE and CBP misconduct.
“Only incidents verified by reputable media outlets or referenced in litigation are included. Social media videos without corroboration are not.”
Dashboard:
As far back as during WWII, when vessels were sunk, it was considered illegal to kill survivors in the water. This is a well-established fact with tons of historical backing. It is illegal to kill survivors in the water, period. Even if they're running drugs, as has been claimed.
Bash: "Do you believe if there was a second strike to eliminate any survivors that it constitutes a war crime?"
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
Mark Kelly: "It seems to."
Bash: "If you received that order, would you have carried it out?"
Mark Kelly: "No…Going after survivors in the water is unlawful."
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
As far back as during WWII, when vessels were sunk, it was considered illegal to kill survivors in the water. This is a well-established fact with tons of historical backing. It is illegal to kill survivors in the water, period. Even if they're running drugs, as has been claimed.
Just a very basic fact check- "international waters" is NOT permission to kill people. There are global regulations that prevent people from just getting away with murder there. If a US citizen commits murder in international waters, they can still be tried/convicted in the US. It is still illegal.
Sen. Mullin: "We know that the Navy or the Coast Guard picked up survivors already and sent them back to their country."
Bash: "Could that be because a lawyer in the Pentagon said 'you can't do that again'?"
Sen. Mullin: "No…Why do we care if we take them out in international water?"
Bash: "Could that be because a lawyer in the Pentagon said 'you can't do that again'?"
Sen. Mullin: "No…Why do we care if we take them out in international water?"
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just a very basic fact check- "international waters" is NOT permission to kill people. There are global regulations that prevent people from just getting away with murder there. If a US citizen commits murder in international waters, they can still be tried/convicted in the US. It is still illegal.
So I guess a federal order is no longer legally binding if you don't like the judge's politics? Pretty sure that isn't how any of this works...
KARL: Did you know about the judge's order when you issued your order for the planes to continue?
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
KRISTI NOEM: This is an activist judge. We comply with all federal orders that are lawful and binding.
November 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
So I guess a federal order is no longer legally binding if you don't like the judge's politics? Pretty sure that isn't how any of this works...
So... what threat did these two survivors pose that there was a need to strike again?
Lethal force is supposed to be used judiciously- that means, not just because some guy decided that these "drug smugglers" deserve to die.
Lethal force is supposed to be used judiciously- that means, not just because some guy decided that these "drug smugglers" deserve to die.
SCOOP: For the Trump admin's Sept. 2 strike targeting 11 men on a boat suspected of ferrying drugs, SecDef Hegseth gave an order, officials say, to kill them all. When two men were still alive, orders were given to strike again, finishing them off.
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
So... what threat did these two survivors pose that there was a need to strike again?
Lethal force is supposed to be used judiciously- that means, not just because some guy decided that these "drug smugglers" deserve to die.
Lethal force is supposed to be used judiciously- that means, not just because some guy decided that these "drug smugglers" deserve to die.
If you, like many of us, are uncomfortable with Thanksgiving, you will understand why today is also designated as a Day of Mourning.
Them Magazine has compiled some activists you can follow!
Hope everyone gets to take this weekend to do some reflection, spend time with loved ones, and relax.
Them Magazine has compiled some activists you can follow!
Hope everyone gets to take this weekend to do some reflection, spend time with loved ones, and relax.
Did you know that today is also Day of Mourning?
Become an ally to our indigenous and two-spirit siblings!
Become an ally to our indigenous and two-spirit siblings!
8 Two-Spirit Artists, Activists, and Healers To Follow Right Now
Looking to learn more about Land Back, water protectors, and the fight for Native sovereignty? These creators can show you the way.
www.them.us
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you, like many of us, are uncomfortable with Thanksgiving, you will understand why today is also designated as a Day of Mourning.
Them Magazine has compiled some activists you can follow!
Hope everyone gets to take this weekend to do some reflection, spend time with loved ones, and relax.
Them Magazine has compiled some activists you can follow!
Hope everyone gets to take this weekend to do some reflection, spend time with loved ones, and relax.
"In a draft memo to Congress, [...] Hegseth criticizes Scouting for being "genderless" and for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion."
"His memo to the House and Senate Armed Services committees argues the Scouts have strayed from their mission to "cultivate masculine values."
"His memo to the House and Senate Armed Services committees argues the Scouts have strayed from their mission to "cultivate masculine values."
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts n.pr/3M48mr2
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. Military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formally known as the Boy Scouts
n.pr
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"In a draft memo to Congress, [...] Hegseth criticizes Scouting for being "genderless" and for promoting diversity, equity and inclusion."
"His memo to the House and Senate Armed Services committees argues the Scouts have strayed from their mission to "cultivate masculine values."
"His memo to the House and Senate Armed Services committees argues the Scouts have strayed from their mission to "cultivate masculine values."
Since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, an estimated 91.4 million people have been infected with the HIV virus, and about 44.1 million people have died from HIV-related causes.
Globally, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2024.
www.who.int/data/gho/dat...
Globally, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2024.
www.who.int/data/gho/dat...
1/ ⚠️ Breaking: At CDC, we've been told the US Government will not officially commemorate World AIDS Day this year. No explanation given.
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Since the beginning of the HIV epidemic, an estimated 91.4 million people have been infected with the HIV virus, and about 44.1 million people have died from HIV-related causes.
Globally, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2024.
www.who.int/data/gho/dat...
Globally, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2024.
www.who.int/data/gho/dat...
"The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the salvage plan. A spokesperson [...] told CNBC the fire is contained & a fire boat is on hand..."
"The lack of coordination, or even contact, with Trump administration officials stands in stark contrast to his experience with previous administrations, Seroka said"
"The lack of coordination, or even contact, with Trump administration officials stands in stark contrast to his experience with previous administrations, Seroka said"
Trump administration unresponsive after containership fire, Port of Los Angeles chief says
Trump administration unresponsive after containership fire, Port of Los Angeles chief says
As a containership continues to burn, the head of the Port of Los Angeles has repeatedly asked the Trump administration for help.
cnb.cx
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 AM
"The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the salvage plan. A spokesperson [...] told CNBC the fire is contained & a fire boat is on hand..."
"The lack of coordination, or even contact, with Trump administration officials stands in stark contrast to his experience with previous administrations, Seroka said"
"The lack of coordination, or even contact, with Trump administration officials stands in stark contrast to his experience with previous administrations, Seroka said"
(1/5) On this day in 1942, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs, was created - the name stood for Semper Paratus - Always Ready, the CG's motto. Although not well-known, the SPARs were an important part of the service in WWII!
November 23, 2025 at 9:12 PM
(1/5) On this day in 1942, the US Coast Guard Women's Reserve, also known as the SPARs, was created - the name stood for Semper Paratus - Always Ready, the CG's motto. Although not well-known, the SPARs were an important part of the service in WWII!
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My years at #NOAA responding to the #Deepwater Horizon disaster—the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history—left an unforgettable mark on me. That’s why the newly proposed National Outer Continental Shelf #Oil and #Gas Leasing Program is so alarming.
Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administration’s 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My years at #NOAA responding to the #Deepwater Horizon disaster—the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history—left an unforgettable mark on me. That’s why the newly proposed National Outer Continental Shelf #Oil and #Gas Leasing Program is so alarming.
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Well well well, the resistance sure has some wonderful data scientists and researchers among our ranks... what a lovely little spreadsheet we have here...
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
Regen Futurist Investigation & Analysis of Epstein Email Names
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November 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Well well well, the resistance sure has some wonderful data scientists and researchers among our ranks... what a lovely little spreadsheet we have here...
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
tinyurl.com/Epstein-links
Wanted to respond to this - from what I see, the CG is NOT reversing policy. They released a memo clarifying their prohibition of these symbols. Dealing with violations will still be on the command level, which is what was changed. Please see my thread for more info:
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It's hard to believe there was a debate about this:
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
In reversal, Coast Guard again classifies swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The new order came hours after The Post reported the service would instead classify such symbols as “potentially divisive” under guidelines set for release next month.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Wanted to respond to this - from what I see, the CG is NOT reversing policy. They released a memo clarifying their prohibition of these symbols. Dealing with violations will still be on the command level, which is what was changed. Please see my thread for more info:
bsky.app/profile/altc...
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