@stcwhite.bsky.social
PhD in Military History. Linux partisan, cinephile, gamer. Retweets and links indicate interest, not endorsement. Still mourning Google Reader.
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Also found @[email protected]
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Civilizational collapse
December 1, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Civilizational collapse
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I designated the intruder as targetControlSystem. I hoped it was sentient enough to hurt when I killed it.
December 1, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I designated the intruder as targetControlSystem. I hoped it was sentient enough to hurt when I killed it.
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a good and thoughtful read here, in which a "strategist" (read: dumbass O-4) gets taken behind the woodshed
My latest this AM with @warontherocks.bsky.social. Of note: "[Military officers] will be active participants with choices to make about the degree to which they continue to serve civilians intent on undermining the liberal values enshrined in the Constitution."
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The Soldier in the Illiberal State is a Professional Dead End
The American political system today is indeed in crisis. Government function is in doubt, the administration has politicized and weaponized a previously
warontherocks.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
a good and thoughtful read here, in which a "strategist" (read: dumbass O-4) gets taken behind the woodshed
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Many years ago, a very fine historian (who probably does not remember this at all) told me: “this is a highly reputational business. I cannot afford to be associated with bullshit other than my own.” Though not intended to be, it is the single best piece of professional advice I have ever received.
December 1, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Many years ago, a very fine historian (who probably does not remember this at all) told me: “this is a highly reputational business. I cannot afford to be associated with bullshit other than my own.” Though not intended to be, it is the single best piece of professional advice I have ever received.
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schmitt’s derisive mention of “color revolution” is a good clue as to the nature of his information environment
Sen. Eric Schmitt: "This is the language of a color revolution where you're calling on military men and women to disobey orders."
December 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
schmitt’s derisive mention of “color revolution” is a good clue as to the nature of his information environment
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You can imagine ICC lawyers playing these clips at The Hague...
FOX: You said the follow up strike was lawful. What law is it that allows no survivors?
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
LEAVITT: The strike was conducted in self defense to protect Americans
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
You can imagine ICC lawyers playing these clips at The Hague...
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Read more:
Seizing the Initiative against Russia: Putting the United States in Control
To deter and win future wars, America must be able to seize the initiative against any actor it may need to fight.
isw.pub
December 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Read more:
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Seizing the Initiative against Russia: Putting the United States in Control (1/6)
The US should adapt a ‘no sanctuary’ policy when it comes to Russia’ war machine. The Kremlin’s strategic assets — key to Russia’s war — enjoy sanctuaries in the shadow of the West’s reactive posture.
The US should adapt a ‘no sanctuary’ policy when it comes to Russia’ war machine. The Kremlin’s strategic assets — key to Russia’s war — enjoy sanctuaries in the shadow of the West’s reactive posture.
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Seizing the Initiative against Russia: Putting the United States in Control (1/6)
The US should adapt a ‘no sanctuary’ policy when it comes to Russia’ war machine. The Kremlin’s strategic assets — key to Russia’s war — enjoy sanctuaries in the shadow of the West’s reactive posture.
The US should adapt a ‘no sanctuary’ policy when it comes to Russia’ war machine. The Kremlin’s strategic assets — key to Russia’s war — enjoy sanctuaries in the shadow of the West’s reactive posture.
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Smedley Butler is screaming, crying, throwing up
'Unauthorized' Edit to Ukraine's Frontline Maps Point to Polymarket's War Betting
It looks like someone invented a fake Russia advance in Ukraine to manipulate online gambling markets.
www.404media.co
December 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Smedley Butler is screaming, crying, throwing up
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Within just a few hours of getting this feedback, the student *emailed the fucking governor*. Her mom is all over Xitter posting like mad. I mean, are you new here? This coordinated RW attack is a pattern, and if you aren't paying attention to this context, I can't take you seriously. Do better.
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Within just a few hours of getting this feedback, the student *emailed the fucking governor*. Her mom is all over Xitter posting like mad. I mean, are you new here? This coordinated RW attack is a pattern, and if you aren't paying attention to this context, I can't take you seriously. Do better.
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It is incredibly strange that these schools seem to factor in zero reputational, enrollment, or recruitment damage to their “settling with Trump” equation, when clearly there’s a major hit to all three.
We must keep calling out those that cave to the Trump Admin, and the latest is Northwestern.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
As part of their "deal," NU will pay $75 million, stop vital research, renege on agreements with its students over the war in Gaza, and more.
Throwing your students under the bus to please Trump. Shameful.
Northwestern Agrees to a Deal With Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It is incredibly strange that these schools seem to factor in zero reputational, enrollment, or recruitment damage to their “settling with Trump” equation, when clearly there’s a major hit to all three.
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It's December 1, which means that I am exhausted and have no idea how I'll make it to the end of the semester, but also that it's time to indulge my abiding and sincere love for Fairytale of New York, the greatest Christmas song of the 20th century: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSkN...
Fairytale of New York (feat. Kirsty MacColl) [Top of The Pops Dec 1987]
YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial
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December 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
It's December 1, which means that I am exhausted and have no idea how I'll make it to the end of the semester, but also that it's time to indulge my abiding and sincere love for Fairytale of New York, the greatest Christmas song of the 20th century: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSkN...
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Worth remembering now
Protest by the United States Against Attacks by Japanese Naval Forces on Survivors of Torpedoed American Merchant Vessels June 1944
"The United States Government protests most emphatically against this inhuman form of warfare ..."
Protest by the United States Against Attacks by Japanese Naval Forces on Survivors of Torpedoed American Merchant Vessels June 1944
"The United States Government protests most emphatically against this inhuman form of warfare ..."
December 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Worth remembering now
Protest by the United States Against Attacks by Japanese Naval Forces on Survivors of Torpedoed American Merchant Vessels June 1944
"The United States Government protests most emphatically against this inhuman form of warfare ..."
Protest by the United States Against Attacks by Japanese Naval Forces on Survivors of Torpedoed American Merchant Vessels June 1944
"The United States Government protests most emphatically against this inhuman form of warfare ..."
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Room in the same tent? Shouldn't you be asking what it means now that the UCP is fundamentally a separatist party? Smith encouraged the leopards and they ate her face.
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Room in the same tent? Shouldn't you be asking what it means now that the UCP is fundamentally a separatist party? Smith encouraged the leopards and they ate her face.
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Have seen a few people passing around this story by Tom Stoppard from just last year, talking about how he learned he was Jewish and also much about his family history, and it's quite a read. He really knew how to write. www.huntingtontheatre.org/2024/09/11/t...
Tom Stoppard: On Turning Out to be Jewish | Huntington Theatre Company
www.huntingtontheatre.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Have seen a few people passing around this story by Tom Stoppard from just last year, talking about how he learned he was Jewish and also much about his family history, and it's quite a read. He really knew how to write. www.huntingtontheatre.org/2024/09/11/t...
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"Which export destination should Canada prioritize for energy exports?"
Europe: 35%
Asia: 24%
US: 19%
Mexico: 10%
Central/South America: 3%
Africa: 1%
Nanos / Oct 30, 2025 / n=1045 / Telephone/Online
Europe: 35%
Asia: 24%
US: 19%
Mexico: 10%
Central/South America: 3%
Africa: 1%
Nanos / Oct 30, 2025 / n=1045 / Telephone/Online
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
"Which export destination should Canada prioritize for energy exports?"
Europe: 35%
Asia: 24%
US: 19%
Mexico: 10%
Central/South America: 3%
Africa: 1%
Nanos / Oct 30, 2025 / n=1045 / Telephone/Online
Europe: 35%
Asia: 24%
US: 19%
Mexico: 10%
Central/South America: 3%
Africa: 1%
Nanos / Oct 30, 2025 / n=1045 / Telephone/Online
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This is gonna seem like a nitpick, but I think it's significant: It's not a professor, it's a graduate TA.
Thinking back on my time as a TA thirty years ago, universities use TAs as cannon fodder, asking them to hold certain rigorous lines but reliably failing to support them.
Thinking back on my time as a TA thirty years ago, universities use TAs as cannon fodder, asking them to hold certain rigorous lines but reliably failing to support them.
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
December 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
This is gonna seem like a nitpick, but I think it's significant: It's not a professor, it's a graduate TA.
Thinking back on my time as a TA thirty years ago, universities use TAs as cannon fodder, asking them to hold certain rigorous lines but reliably failing to support them.
Thinking back on my time as a TA thirty years ago, universities use TAs as cannon fodder, asking them to hold certain rigorous lines but reliably failing to support them.
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Send this piece of shit home.
US Ambassador to Canada: But let me tell you, I go around the country and people will say, “Pete, you just don’t understand why we’re so mad about the 51st state.” And it’s kind of like, “Yeah, you’re right. I don’t.
December 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Send this piece of shit home.
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The Trump administration believes that the rich and powerful should be pardoned for their crimes, even after judges and juries determined their guilt.
But if you’re a non-white guy in a fishing boat, there’s no need for a trial or even an arrest. Murder from above, no questions asked.
But if you’re a non-white guy in a fishing boat, there’s no need for a trial or even an arrest. Murder from above, no questions asked.
When this criminal was jailed, the judge told David Gentile and America: ‘This is a warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail.’ I guess not
November 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Trump administration believes that the rich and powerful should be pardoned for their crimes, even after judges and juries determined their guilt.
But if you’re a non-white guy in a fishing boat, there’s no need for a trial or even an arrest. Murder from above, no questions asked.
But if you’re a non-white guy in a fishing boat, there’s no need for a trial or even an arrest. Murder from above, no questions asked.
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Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
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tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
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The only thing less human than these AI dub performances is the decision to sign off on them
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
A company this big can pay human actors a decent wage, not produce slop that intentionally removes the human element.
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Let me give some insight on this, as a producer in the dub industry who worked with major streamers, who's witnessed first-hand where this push for AI is coming from.
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
tl;dr: Only CEOs want this. Tell them how much you hate it. Be loud, email, call, @, post. You will kill this.
🧵⬇️
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I've moved from despairing exasperation at students referring to nonfiction works as "novels" in their essays to affectionate relief at this emblem of non-AI organic human error.
November 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I've moved from despairing exasperation at students referring to nonfiction works as "novels" in their essays to affectionate relief at this emblem of non-AI organic human error.
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Every Western politician should know this quote by heart before opining on Russia-Ukraine. Of course the Russians want peace—it’s quite inconvenient for them that the Ukrainians are contesting their conquest!
“The aggressor is always peace-loving (as Bonaparte always claimed to be); he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.” -Clausewitz
Not saying the soldiers who were sent there were evil, they were figthing for their country.
What I condemn was the actions of Margaret Thatcher wich caused hundreds of deaths.
And the dictatorship oppressing Argentina didn't care much about winning war, just sent thousands of conscripts
What I condemn was the actions of Margaret Thatcher wich caused hundreds of deaths.
And the dictatorship oppressing Argentina didn't care much about winning war, just sent thousands of conscripts
November 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Every Western politician should know this quote by heart before opining on Russia-Ukraine. Of course the Russians want peace—it’s quite inconvenient for them that the Ukrainians are contesting their conquest!
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I've just posted my first written material over on Substack!
It's a piece taking a deep dive on one specific argument often raised but rarely elaborated on: Personnel.
I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it!
open.substack.com/pub/policyha...
It's a piece taking a deep dive on one specific argument often raised but rarely elaborated on: Personnel.
I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it!
open.substack.com/pub/policyha...
November 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I've just posted my first written material over on Substack!
It's a piece taking a deep dive on one specific argument often raised but rarely elaborated on: Personnel.
I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it!
open.substack.com/pub/policyha...
It's a piece taking a deep dive on one specific argument often raised but rarely elaborated on: Personnel.
I hope you'll take a few minutes to read it!
open.substack.com/pub/policyha...
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Five foreign policy thoughts/questions after reading the WSJ story about Russia and Witkoff. danieldrezner.substack.com/p/five-quest...
Five Questions About American Foreign Policy
A few thoughts inspired by the WSJ exclusive regarding Steve Wtikoff
danieldrezner.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Five foreign policy thoughts/questions after reading the WSJ story about Russia and Witkoff. danieldrezner.substack.com/p/five-quest...
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Steve Cousineau, The New Yorker
November 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Steve Cousineau, The New Yorker