John Navas ⛵🌉
@jnavas.com
San Francisco Bay Area
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
Political moderate
Incivility gets blocked
• software, network & security expert
• troubled company rescue
• former aerospace engineer (NASA missions)
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I'm in trouble!
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December 1, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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American and Syrian Forces Conduct Airstrikes on ISIS Weapons Storage Facilities @reuters.com #Syria #ISIS
The U.S. military said on Sunday that it recently destroyed 15 sites containing Islamic State weapons caches in southern Syria.
The U.S. military said on Sunday that it recently destroyed 15 sites containing Islamic State weapons caches in southern Syria.
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
American and Syrian Forces Conduct Airstrikes on ISIS Weapons Storage Facilities @reuters.com #Syria #ISIS
The U.S. military said on Sunday that it recently destroyed 15 sites containing Islamic State weapons caches in southern Syria.
The U.S. military said on Sunday that it recently destroyed 15 sites containing Islamic State weapons caches in southern Syria.
#Gaza death toll rises to 70,103 | Middle East Eye 🤬
• Number of wounded [has] reached 170,985
• Over the past 24 hours, two people were killed by Israeli forces, while one body was recovered from under the rubble
• Number of wounded [has] reached 170,985
• Over the past 24 hours, two people were killed by Israeli forces, while one body was recovered from under the rubble
Gaza death toll rises to 70,103
www.middleeasteye.net
November 30, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#Gaza death toll rises to 70,103 | Middle East Eye 🤬
• Number of wounded [has] reached 170,985
• Over the past 24 hours, two people were killed by Israeli forces, while one body was recovered from under the rubble
• Number of wounded [has] reached 170,985
• Over the past 24 hours, two people were killed by Israeli forces, while one body was recovered from under the rubble
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East @nytimes.com 🤬
A series of attacks show how Israel has expanded its reach in the region.
A series of attacks show how Israel has expanded its reach in the region.
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:32 PM
‘Imperial Israel’ in the New Middle East @nytimes.com 🤬
A series of attacks show how Israel has expanded its reach in the region.
A series of attacks show how Israel has expanded its reach in the region.
'I'm Not Sure Democracy Will Survive': Israeli 2025 Nobel Laureate Fears for the West's Future @haaretzcom.bsky.social
• bleak forecast for the West, but believes technological innovation will continue. 'Our world is still competitive, and that's what will save us'
• bleak forecast for the West, but believes technological innovation will continue. 'Our world is still competitive, and that's what will save us'
'I'm not sure democracy will survive': Israeli Nobel laureate fears for the West's future
After Decades Studying Economic History, the Israeli Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Prof. Joel Mokyr, Has a Bleak Forecast for the West, but Believes Technological Innovation Will ...
www.haaretz.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
'I'm Not Sure Democracy Will Survive': Israeli 2025 Nobel Laureate Fears for the West's Future @haaretzcom.bsky.social
• bleak forecast for the West, but believes technological innovation will continue. 'Our world is still competitive, and that's what will save us'
• bleak forecast for the West, but believes technological innovation will continue. 'Our world is still competitive, and that's what will save us'
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Qatar says Hamas failure to return last two slain hostages can’t ‘obstruct’ Gaza plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/qatar-says-hamas-failure-to-return-last-two-slain-hostages-cant-obstruct-gaza-plan/
Qatar says Hamas failure to return last two slain hostages can’t ‘obstruct’ Gaza plan
Hostages' forum slams remarks by spokesman for Qatari Foreign Ministry, says 'the return of the hostages is the core of this agreement' formulated by Trump for a postwar Strip
www.timesofisrael.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Qatar says Hamas failure to return last two slain hostages can’t ‘obstruct’ Gaza plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/qatar-says-hamas-failure-to-return-last-two-slain-hostages-cant-obstruct-gaza-plan/
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Former Netanyahu Lawyer Says President Cannot Pardon PM Without Admission of Guilt @timesofisrael.com
President Isaac Herzog cannot legally grant #Netanyahu a pardon unless the prime minister admits guilt in his corruption cases
“A PARDON IS GIVEN TO AN OFFENDER – THAT’S WHAT THE LAW STIPULATES” ☑️
President Isaac Herzog cannot legally grant #Netanyahu a pardon unless the prime minister admits guilt in his corruption cases
“A PARDON IS GIVEN TO AN OFFENDER – THAT’S WHAT THE LAW STIPULATES” ☑️
Former Netanyahu lawyer says president cannot pardon PM without an admission of guilt
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www.timesofisrael.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Former Netanyahu Lawyer Says President Cannot Pardon PM Without Admission of Guilt @timesofisrael.com
President Isaac Herzog cannot legally grant #Netanyahu a pardon unless the prime minister admits guilt in his corruption cases
“A PARDON IS GIVEN TO AN OFFENDER – THAT’S WHAT THE LAW STIPULATES” ☑️
President Isaac Herzog cannot legally grant #Netanyahu a pardon unless the prime minister admits guilt in his corruption cases
“A PARDON IS GIVEN TO AN OFFENDER – THAT’S WHAT THE LAW STIPULATES” ☑️
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Pope says two states the ‘only solution’ to conflict as he opens Lebanon visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-says-two-states-the-only-solution-to-conflict-as-he-opens-lebanon-visit/
Pope says two states the ‘only solution’ to conflict as he opens Lebanon visit
Catholic leader arrives in Beirut under tight security, urges Lebanese citizens to remain in country, which has seen waves of emigration due to war and sectarian divisions
www.timesofisrael.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Pope says two states the ‘only solution’ to conflict as he opens Lebanon visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-says-two-states-the-only-solution-to-conflict-as-he-opens-lebanon-visit/
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
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SOURCE:
Walmart and McDonald's among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Walmart and McDonald's among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Walmart and McDonald's are among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries, report says
Walmart and McDonald's are among the top employers of beneficiaries of Medicaid and food stamps, according to a GAO study commissioned by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
www.cnbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
SOURCE:
Walmart and McDonald's among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
Walmart and McDonald's among top employers of Medicaid and food stamp beneficiaries
www.cnbc.com/2020/11/19/w...
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Note two things about GOP Rep. Mike Turner's solid remarks on Hegseth's reported order:
1) Turner: "I agree that that would be an illegal act."
2) Implicitly confirms the Washington Post's reporting that this information has been kept from Congress
1) Turner: "I agree that that would be an illegal act."
2) Implicitly confirms the Washington Post's reporting that this information has been kept from Congress
Rep. Mike Turner on the double strike to comply with Hegseth's orders: "If that occurred, that would be very serious and I agree that would be an illegal act…This is completely outside of anything that has been discussed with Congress and there is an ongoing investigation."
November 30, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Note two things about GOP Rep. Mike Turner's solid remarks on Hegseth's reported order:
1) Turner: "I agree that that would be an illegal act."
2) Implicitly confirms the Washington Post's reporting that this information has been kept from Congress
1) Turner: "I agree that that would be an illegal act."
2) Implicitly confirms the Washington Post's reporting that this information has been kept from Congress
LEST WE FORGET: Nearly half of Israelis support army killing ALL Palestinians in #Gaza, poll finds | Middle East Eye
Nearly half of Israelis support army killing all Palestinians in Gaza, poll finds
An overwhelming number of Israelis, including seculars, back the forced transfer of Palestinians from Gaza and Israel
www.middleeasteye.net
November 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
LEST WE FORGET: Nearly half of Israelis support army killing ALL Palestinians in #Gaza, poll finds | Middle East Eye
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Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
November 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Senator Kelly is correct.
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
Plus a Public Service Announcement:
KEY section of Department of Defense's Law of War Manual is 18.3.2.1.
The VERY rule on the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders gives as its paradigmatic example of what is "clearly illegal:
"orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
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And of course Trump is gutting the watchdogs designed to provide a check on this sort of atrocious behavior. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
November 30, 2025 at 12:27 PM
And of course Trump is gutting the watchdogs designed to provide a check on this sort of atrocious behavior. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Scientists Just Teleported Information Using Light | ScienceDaily #quantum
Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum internet.
Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum internet.
Scientists just teleported information using light
Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum in...
www.sciencedaily.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Scientists Just Teleported Information Using Light | ScienceDaily #quantum
Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum internet.
Quantum communication is edging closer to reality thanks to a breakthrough in teleporting information between photons from different quantum dots—one of the biggest challenges in building a quantum internet.
Reagan Judges Surface as Unfiltered Assessors of Trump @thehill.com ☑️
• issuing searing rulings against his policies and public remarks once rarely offered
• often the senior-most jurists on their courts
• issuing searing rulings against his policies and public remarks once rarely offered
• often the senior-most jurists on their courts
November 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Reagan Judges Surface as Unfiltered Assessors of Trump @thehill.com ☑️
• issuing searing rulings against his policies and public remarks once rarely offered
• often the senior-most jurists on their courts
• issuing searing rulings against his policies and public remarks once rarely offered
• often the senior-most jurists on their courts
5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump @thehill.com
President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress:
0. Epstein files
1. Foreign policy
2. Tariff dividend checks
3. Artificial Intelligence policy
4. Redistricting
5. End the filibuster and blue slips
President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress:
0. Epstein files
1. Foreign policy
2. Tariff dividend checks
3. Artificial Intelligence policy
4. Redistricting
5. End the filibuster and blue slips
November 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM
5 ways Republicans are breaking with Trump @thehill.com
President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress:
0. Epstein files
1. Foreign policy
2. Tariff dividend checks
3. Artificial Intelligence policy
4. Redistricting
5. End the filibuster and blue slips
President Trump is facing increasing resistance from Republicans in Congress:
0. Epstein files
1. Foreign policy
2. Tariff dividend checks
3. Artificial Intelligence policy
4. Redistricting
5. End the filibuster and blue slips
RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION
Nonsense. Shame on Politico. Belongs in RT.
This might be the best Ukraine can hope for – POLITICO
www.politico.eu/article/this...
Nonsense. Shame on Politico. Belongs in RT.
This might be the best Ukraine can hope for – POLITICO
www.politico.eu/article/this...
This might be the best Ukraine can hope for
America’s divisive “peace plan” that heavily favors Russia might still be all Kyiv can get.
www.politico.eu
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
RUSSIAN DISINFORMATION
Nonsense. Shame on Politico. Belongs in RT.
This might be the best Ukraine can hope for – POLITICO
www.politico.eu/article/this...
Nonsense. Shame on Politico. Belongs in RT.
This might be the best Ukraine can hope for – POLITICO
www.politico.eu/article/this...
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Like the Special Counsel’s case, this case was dismissed because Trump is the President, not the facts of the case.
Accountability shouldn’t depend on politics or timing. Americans deserve a justice system that does not bend to a President who tried to overturn a free and fair election.
Accountability shouldn’t depend on politics or timing. Americans deserve a justice system that does not bend to a President who tried to overturn a free and fair election.
Georgia judge dismisses the last pending criminal prosecution against Trump, effectively ending efforts to hold him criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election that he lost. @richardfausset.bsky.social @dannyhakim.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Like the Special Counsel’s case, this case was dismissed because Trump is the President, not the facts of the case.
Accountability shouldn’t depend on politics or timing. Americans deserve a justice system that does not bend to a President who tried to overturn a free and fair election.
Accountability shouldn’t depend on politics or timing. Americans deserve a justice system that does not bend to a President who tried to overturn a free and fair election.
LONG PAST TIME TO BOOT HIM FROM EU (AND NATO):
Hungary's Orban Defies EU Partners and Meets Putin Again in Moscow | BBC News
#Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against Russia.
Hungary's Orban Defies EU Partners and Meets Putin Again in Moscow | BBC News
#Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against Russia.
Hungary's Orban defies EU partners and meets Putin again in Moscow
Russia's leader praised what he called Orban's "balanced position on the situation in Ukraine".
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
LONG PAST TIME TO BOOT HIM FROM EU (AND NATO):
Hungary's Orban Defies EU Partners and Meets Putin Again in Moscow | BBC News
#Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against Russia.
Hungary's Orban Defies EU Partners and Meets Putin Again in Moscow | BBC News
#Orban is seen as one of Putin's closest allies in Europe and he has consistently angered his Nato and EU allies by undermining solidarity against Russia.
#ScottBessent Moneywise:
A 2024 Wall Street Journal article reported an independent study that found nearly the opposite: “Metro areas with more Republicans and independent voters tended to have higher inflation in 2022 than places where Democrats live.” [OOPS]
A 2024 Wall Street Journal article reported an independent study that found nearly the opposite: “Metro areas with more Republicans and independent voters tended to have higher inflation in 2022 than places where Democrats live.” [OOPS]
Scott Bessent claims ‘move from a blue state to a red state’ is No. 1 way to beat inflation. NBC anchor, critics stunned. But is it that ‘absurd’?
Here's whether the red-vs.-blue inflation claim holds up.
moneywise.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#ScottBessent Moneywise:
A 2024 Wall Street Journal article reported an independent study that found nearly the opposite: “Metro areas with more Republicans and independent voters tended to have higher inflation in 2022 than places where Democrats live.” [OOPS]
A 2024 Wall Street Journal article reported an independent study that found nearly the opposite: “Metro areas with more Republicans and independent voters tended to have higher inflation in 2022 than places where Democrats live.” [OOPS]
This Disease Has No Cure, and It’s Suddenly Spreading Fast Again @scrippsnews.bsky.social
#Measles infections hit 11 million worldwide last year and a 33-YEAR HIGH IN THE U.S., with LOW VACCINATION RATES fueling deadly outbreaks, WHO warns. 😬
#Measles infections hit 11 million worldwide last year and a 33-YEAR HIGH IN THE U.S., with LOW VACCINATION RATES fueling deadly outbreaks, WHO warns. 😬
This disease has no cure, and it’s suddenly spreading fast again
Measles infections hit 11 million worldwide last year and a 33-year high in the U.S., with low vaccination rates fueling deadly outbreaks, WHO warns.
www.scrippsnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This Disease Has No Cure, and It’s Suddenly Spreading Fast Again @scrippsnews.bsky.social
#Measles infections hit 11 million worldwide last year and a 33-YEAR HIGH IN THE U.S., with LOW VACCINATION RATES fueling deadly outbreaks, WHO warns. 😬
#Measles infections hit 11 million worldwide last year and a 33-YEAR HIGH IN THE U.S., with LOW VACCINATION RATES fueling deadly outbreaks, WHO warns. 😬
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He struggled with dark isolation as community raised concerns. Lakanwal had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job, flipping between stretches of isolation and taking sudden cross-country drives. His behavior deteriorated so much a community member reached out, fearing he may be suicidal.
Suspect in National Guard attack struggled with 'dark isolation' as community raised concerns
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members blocks from the White House last week, had been unraveling for years.
apnews.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
He struggled with dark isolation as community raised concerns. Lakanwal had been unraveling for years, unable to hold a job, flipping between stretches of isolation and taking sudden cross-country drives. His behavior deteriorated so much a community member reached out, fearing he may be suicidal.