Reposted by Jim WilliamsonWill Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Seriously, if L'Affaire Natalie shows us anything at all, it's that Democrats should seize onto these seedy rumblings about Trump and talk about them in prime-time speeches. When you do, you give the press the excuse it needs to indulge in prying coverage it would otherwise avoid 7801107
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Let Iran Control the Strait of Hormuz www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Let Iran Control the Strait of HormuzPresident Trump needs to face reality on the Strait of Hormuz. 000
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The Iran war and now economic aggression against Canada gets more attention—not unreasonably—but the Trump regime’s murderous, illegal, Caribbean/Pacific boat bombings continue. Not terrorists, may not even be drug traffickers, and any ones are low level, so no real impact on the drug trade either. 5264112
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonChris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026I’m on vacation but I gotta say, as much fun as it is to debate woke1 and Hasan Piker, the Trump administration is currently engaged in mass murder on the high seas as surely as any serial killer or lynch mob. And viewed from the distance of vacation, The Discourse doesn’t seem to give a shit. 20677951426
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 13/08/2026I agree prediction markets did not adequately factor in historical error in primary polling and the unique qualities of this campaign beforehand. But I disagree with this take on how they performed once the votes started coming in. 100
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 10/08/2026THIS 👇 HERE, AS WELL....... 512130613760
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026In today's episode of Only Democrats Have Power or Agency we learn that the US could end the Iran War and lower the price of gas and cost of living if only Democrats wld just stay quiet about Trump's humiliating defeat in his war of choice. 852620474
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026A moratorium on data centers is analogous to China abandoning naval and gunpowder weapon development in the 15th and 16th century. How did that work out for them? 110
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonIskander Rehman @irehman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Remarkable graphic design (& reporting) from Reuters. www.reuters.com/graphics/UKR...reuters.comInside Ukraine’s Kill ZoneDrones now dominate the war in Ukraine. Fly through the front line’s deadly “kill zone” and discover how surveillance, kamikaze drones and new tactics are reshaping modern warfare. An immersive Reuter... 073
Reposted by Jim Williamsonone dozen bats at a keyboard @panasonicdx4500.bsky.social · 21/04/2025- Hosts his home state Buckeyes after they win the College Football Championship - Trophy falls apart the moment he touches it - Diplomatically pressures the Vatican into meeting with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday - Pope Francis dies twelve hours later 32538132
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 15/04/2025Wow, i never knew “based” was short for “based in reality”. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The Vibe Shifts Against the RightPeople who once found right-wing ideas scintillating are having second thoughts as they watch Trump put those ideas into practice. 120
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 03/03/2025www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comDrones Now Rule the Battlefield in the Ukraine-Russia WarDrones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines. 010
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonAmy @lolennui.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Zelenskyy can’t wait to return to active war zone after having to socialize with JD Vance 737834
Reposted by Jim WilliamsonAdam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 01/03/2025what a day 491262416887
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Yes, both cases show that we value the protection of innocent lives. 010
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Acquitted! www.nytimes.com/2024/12/09/n...nytimes.comDaniel Penny Is Acquitted in Death of Jordan Neely on SubwayMr. Penny choked Mr. Neely in a minutes-long struggle on the floor of an F train. The case reflected the pathologies of post-pandemic New York. 000
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 08/12/2024www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/o...nytimes.comOpinion | The Tennessee Trans Treatment Case Is About Age, Not SexThe state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors passes the constitutional test. 000
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 08/12/2024Huge victory for the Syrian people. Let’s also not forget the supporting roles played by Ukraine in effectively defending against Russia, and by Israel in their brilliant campaign against Hezbollah and Iran. 010
Jim Williamson @jiimwilliamson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Recommended podcasts: History of rock and roll in 500 songs Geopolitics decanted Shield of the republic Call me back Brussel sprouts Ambitious crossover attempt Making sense Power vertical War on the rocks Econtalk Economics 102 with Noah smith 220