James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

@jvasil.bsky.social

Retired EE and Software Developer. VDR in several Texas counties. Unable to comprehend what has happened to our country and expecting an exodus of younger people to start soon. Volunteer at a pet shelter and enjoy playing volleyball.

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James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Again: Why does Musk have operational control over any *military grade* version of anything. Thatโ€™s not how DOD contracts work.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

THEY ARE NOT POWERLESS TO STOP HIM! Go back to Washington, stand on the steps of the Capitol and demand Johnson and Thune recall the House and Senate, and impeach him. THIS IS HOW IT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK! THERE IS LITERALLY AN INSTRUCTION MANUAL! (It's called the Constitution.)

Jon Cooper@joncooper-us.bsky.social

Republican lawmakers are incensed about Trump's dismissal of Ukraine โ€” and powerless to stop him. That frustration hit a new peak on Monday as they sought to address Trumpโ€™s decision to purchase Russian diesel, waive sanctions on Moscow, and potentially stop sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

If this is accurate, Elon lied about not having control over Starshield, and he lied about the administration making the decision. More importantly, why is a private citizen even *able* to make decisions that could hinder US military operations?

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

NEWS: Elon Musk personally ordered the slowdown of Starlink. Russia was able to target civilians as a result. Meanwhile, Trump is snapping at reporters in the Oval Office as Republicans are rebuking his Russia policy. Oh, and FEMA head just told states they are on their own during disasters.

aaronparnas.substack.comNEWS: Musk Ordered Slowdown of Ukraineโ€™s Starlink Himself as Trump Snaps at Reporters and GOP Turns on Trumpโ€™s Russia PolicyGood evening, everyone.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

I donโ€™t care what side of the aisle youโ€™re on, nobody should support this kind of deception. They created a fake pamphlet to spark trans outrage and sent it to every home in Texas. Then their paid shills continued the outrage on social media. Politics is broken.

Laura Bassett@lebassett.bsky.social

Team Paxton appears to have sent out fake mailers to Texas voters impersonating a trans student group and claiming to want to help kids secretly transition. The actual group said they had nothing to do with it, despite the mailers copying their aesthetic, and the address traces to a random UPS box.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Thereโ€™s something seriously wrong with the president of the United States

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

I honestly donโ€™t know much about El-Sayed, but this is a perfect answer from him. Itโ€™s also hilarious that Tommy used to work for Josh Hawley and was paid 250k for influencer marketing AGAINST El-Sayed. They might want to get a refund. What a spectacular backfire. The walk of shame at the end. ๐Ÿคฃ

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social

This is Tommy. Tommy had a question about my allegiances. Listen to the end to hear about his.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Arlington, TX says: FUCKKKKKK trump! I was screaming from the top of my lungs. My son ringing that cowbell. โœŠ๐ŸผโœŠ๐Ÿผ

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

This is pathetic. Ukraine tested Starlink speed restrictions in Europe and had no issues - the restrictions only exist in Ukraine. The Trump administration is actively helping Russia kill Ukrainians - and risking the lives of US and NATO advisors in Ukraine.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Just saying, but if Republicans are spending hundreds of millions to try to keep TEXAS red, theyโ€™re terrified. And they should be.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

This is disgusting, but not unexpected. The Trump administration is putting their thumb on the scales for Putin, despite the fact that itโ€™s Russia violating the energy ceasefire. ๏ฟผ

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Replying to @timothysnyder.bsky.social

I'd start by cutting off chRussian internet connections, as Finnish fibre cable operator did in summer united24media.com/world/finlan... suddenly: normal pre-influencer life returns, our RU KGB-financed hatred,political panties to steal EU election'd disappear๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

united24media.comFinland toย Cut Cable Lines Carrying Upย toย 70% ofย Russiaโ€™s Foreign Web TrafficFinland will dismantle power pylons supporting cross-border fiber-optic internet cables, impacting Russian web traffic and communication infrastructure.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #GTS Dictator on day one only? Nope, itโ€™s every damn day! #IMPEACH #CONVICT #REMOVE

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Weโ€™ve been talking about this for years. None of these far-right movements are organic.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

"The public has been told for the last 45 years that lethal injection is akin to putting your beloved pet down, and none of thatโ€™s true. What happened to Christa Pike was simply the truth breaking through."

motherjones.comEverything you've been told about lethal injection is a lieDeath by drugs is brutalโ€”and designed for political optics. Christa Pike's failed execution pulled back the curtain.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Something stinks. Astoria is one of my favorites on the Oregon coast, a small town of around 9,000 people with great restaurants and

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

This ICE agentโ€™s entire Instagram feed, โ€œshooter.914,โ€ is guns, watches, energy drinks, and alcohol.

Dhruv Mehrotra@dmehro.bsky.social

NEW: Footage from Thursdays shooting shows an ICE agent in a construction vest brandishing a rifle. His name is Brenden Cuni. Federal judges have found multiple arrests involving Cuni unlawful. He has been accused of repeatedly Tasing a handcuffed man and tackling a pregnant woman in Minneapolis.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

I just realized I forgot to post this: Hereโ€™s part 2 of my AI and National Security series: This part is focused on strategic risks, threats we arenโ€™t yet measuring, and risk mitigation. Unlocked for everyone. www.patreon.com/AWHSBlog/pos...

patreon.comAI and National Security: Part 2 | Angry StafferIn Part I, we talked about where AI is already changing warfare: intelligence analysis, targeting, cybersecurity, and increasingly autonomou

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

An American president is encouraging an enemy to destroy American cities. This is treason, though he will claim we are not at war.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

Trump suggested tonight that Iran could "take out" American cities: "It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe. They can take out a city. Let them takeโ€” let it, let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Directing DOJ to slow-walk politically damaging decisions until after people vote would be a major scandal under any normal administration. Here, itโ€™s just Friday.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

The White House is coordinating with the Justice Department to hide its abortion agenda from voters until after they've voted in order to try to influence the results of the election.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

TILLIS: can the classified documents case be brought again in the future? JACK: we dismissed it without prejudice YESSSSS

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

The government's AI chatbot is able to say something that no Trump nominee is allowed to.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

For once, Ken Paxton is being honest: if it weren't for our broken campaign finance system, he'd have no shot. #UnrigWashington candidate @jamestalarico.bsky.social is running to reform our system and fight for Texans. Ken Paxton can't say the same. #TXSEN

Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

Ken Paxton: The only thing that really saves us is that the Supreme Court came along and allowed Super PACs. Otherwise... I would be sitting here and never have a chance...

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Like everything else Trump โ€œfixes,โ€ the reflecting pool (along with the war in Iran, gas prices, beef prices, and mortgage rates) is in exponentially worse shape than when he started.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

The ICE agent who shot Araujo in a Houston is named GREGORY FEATHERS. Make sure everyone knows.

Texas Tribune@texastribune.org

Breaking: The Texas Tribune has identified the ICE agent who witnesses say fired through an open van window and killed 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston nearly three months ago.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Thinking of visiting the US? Consider it carefully, as theyโ€™re going to seize your phone and look at everything you have on it.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

Major update: A full throttled assault on voting rights this November is beginning. From the Supreme Court to Trump's allies, this is urgent and I have the latest right now. Meanwhile, Trump ends enforcement of racial desegregation in schools. I need your help to spread this update everywhere.

aaronparnas.substack.comMajor Friday Update: Full Throttled Assault on the Midterms, Trump Rolls Back Enforcement of Racial Desegregation, and MoreGood evening everyone.

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

I dunno what they think thatโ€™s going to solve, but heโ€™s probably dumb enough to try it. Still gonna lose. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

James Vasil ๐Ÿซ˜๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”ต๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ reposted

"This would be a nuclear genocide. Any threat to use nuclear weapons is unacceptable, and his decision to do so should be strongly condemned by government, military and civil society leaders." #NoWar #Pinks

โ€œPresident Trumpโ€™s statement to the UN clearly constitutes an implied threat to use overwhelming nuclear force against Iran and the Iranian people broadly. This would be a nuclear genocide. Any threat to use nuclear weapons is unacceptable, and his decision to do so should be strongly condemned..."