jimmillward.bsky.social
Historian of Sinitic lands and Central Asia at Georgetown University, and mandolinist for By & By. Work on Qing Empire, the Uyghur Region, Silk Road, stringed instruments in world history.
👤 Joined on 15 November 2024
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@jimmillward.bsky.socialI'm glad the US pilot is safe but the sheer discrepancy shown by most Americans of all political stripes between the value of the life a soldier who *literally signed up for this shit* and the value of the lives of thousands of civilians who didn't is indefensible under any coherent moral code
Show PostIf Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff. Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Show PostSecretary Noem has forfeited her right to lead. I’m calling on her to resign. Gregory Bovino must also be fired. No one, not an ICE agent, not a federal officer, not a president, is above the law.
Show PostWe’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow. Here it is:
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