@pablopersonal.bsky.social
Raised in Argentina, lived in other parts of South America for various time periods, taught, wrote, and did US government service on Latin American and international issues, retired triathlete, loves futbol, family and birds.
the illegal order came from. Because killing shipwrecked survivors is a war crime, a crime under US and International law, and a violation of the US code of military justice. That the people in question were defenceless civilians not engaged in a real war with the US makes things worse.
December 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
the illegal order came from. Because killing shipwrecked survivors is a war crime, a crime under US and International law, and a violation of the US code of military justice. That the people in question were defenceless civilians not engaged in a real war with the US makes things worse.
moral compass in what conservative writer George Will calls a "sickening moral slum of an administration." We can only hope that the Admiral, whose career is now finished regardless of who ultimately gave the double-tap kill order, has receipts or document trail that will provide evidence of where
December 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
moral compass in what conservative writer George Will calls a "sickening moral slum of an administration." We can only hope that the Admiral, whose career is now finished regardless of who ultimately gave the double-tap kill order, has receipts or document trail that will provide evidence of where
"Vainglorious aesthetic" would be a better characterisation of this crass and vulgar display of narcissistic hubris. Remember also that when a political leader starts erecting monuments to himself, democracy is at serious risk.
November 3, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"Vainglorious aesthetic" would be a better characterisation of this crass and vulgar display of narcissistic hubris. Remember also that when a political leader starts erecting monuments to himself, democracy is at serious risk.
favor does NZ expect to curry from its supine obsequiousness and from who? Or are internal NACTFIRST politics and/or interest group lobbying steering its approach (against the advice of the diplomatic corps)? Either way, the position is untenable as well as indefensible.
September 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
favor does NZ expect to curry from its supine obsequiousness and from who? Or are internal NACTFIRST politics and/or interest group lobbying steering its approach (against the advice of the diplomatic corps)? Either way, the position is untenable as well as indefensible.