“My views on treating allies with respect and also being clear-eyed about both malign actors and strategic competitors are strongly held and informed by over four decades of immersion in these issues. We must do everything possible to advance an international order that is most conducive to our security, prosperity and values, and we are strengthened in this effort by the solidarity of our alliances.”
—Secretary of Defense James Mattis
Syria Update II: OMG SHIT GOT REAL FAST
Then came the wave: MATTIS RESIGNS
Rod Rosenstein’s answers to questions NOT about Chinese Hackers — or — Russia, Russia, Russia
Rosenstein answers some Trump & Mueller questions… as well as a very intriguing Mueller dangle
Just a friendly reminder:
Hit hard, and good things will happen. That is all.
Update 1: on Trump’s “we’re out of Syria” experiment
A border wall paid in pesos was more likely than this.
So, Trump said we beat ISIS and we’re leaving Syria, so this should be interesting…
So, yeah, this should be interesting. I have thought for a very long time that “civilian control” of the military was an adorably cute notion. (I also don’t believe in the Tooth Fairy, in case you were wondering.)
There is nothing in the world I love more than learning
Learning things that nourish the right parts of my soul at the right time is the most beautiful thing in my world.
Batmish really is the king of thoughtfulness
Batmish is really the king of thoughtfulness. He even gave me soup.
But the notebook is definitely the best.
No, actually, Batmish is. Batmish is the best.
Harvard’s Bipartisan Congressional Orientation Under Fire For Being Too Corporate
Harvard’s Bipartisan Congressional Orientation Under Fire For Being Too Corporate Instead of just sitting quietly, some of the new progressive members protested, calling out the confab’s corporate viewpoints. The reaction from new members like Reps.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) preview the less deferential approach they’ll take to being members of Congress. Harvard’s orientation was done…
They gave me Adderall so they’re getting rid of me today
“the soft, friendly Portuguese banter makes my heart hurt just the tiniest bit.”
