Andrew Parker
@andrewparker.bsky.social
Formerly of the birdsite as Apark2453, but staking my claim to the full name!
Lawyer, overanalyzer of godawful subcultures, always up to dunk on some chuds.
If you’re into all of that too… I’m sorry, but welcome friend!
Lawyer, overanalyzer of godawful subcultures, always up to dunk on some chuds.
If you’re into all of that too… I’m sorry, but welcome friend!
The number of people sincerely aghast at the perversity and depravity of an anthropomorphic woman having modest breasts (truly vile because those breasts are *noncanonical*) says y’all are sheltered as fuck.
January 6, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The number of people sincerely aghast at the perversity and depravity of an anthropomorphic woman having modest breasts (truly vile because those breasts are *noncanonical*) says y’all are sheltered as fuck.
Even Europeans at the height of their colonialist bullshit at least *pretended* to have some ethics and philosophy for their land-grabs beyond “it’s there and I want it.”
They were lying, obviously, but the unvarnished version seems more dangerous.
They were lying, obviously, but the unvarnished version seems more dangerous.
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 5, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Even Europeans at the height of their colonialist bullshit at least *pretended* to have some ethics and philosophy for their land-grabs beyond “it’s there and I want it.”
They were lying, obviously, but the unvarnished version seems more dangerous.
They were lying, obviously, but the unvarnished version seems more dangerous.
The fact that the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee can’t resist the temptation to both sides “can a president bomb a country, kill its citizens, and kidnap its head of government without Congress” is a perfect case study in why we’re fucked.
Did the Trump admin have legal authority to take this action in Venezuela or did they need approval from Congress?
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Foreign Relations Committee ranking member: “I think people are arguing both sides of the case. And I don’t think it’s clear.”
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Foreign Relations Committee ranking member: “I think people are arguing both sides of the case. And I don’t think it’s clear.”
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
The fact that the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee can’t resist the temptation to both sides “can a president bomb a country, kill its citizens, and kidnap its head of government without Congress” is a perfect case study in why we’re fucked.
Democrats need to be communicating what would be different if and when we give them power in 2026.
What they’re communicating right now is that they’d hold milquetoast hearings.
What they’re communicating right now is that they’d hold milquetoast hearings.
We could do with a lot more of placing the blame with Republic leadership who control both Houses Congress, the White House and the Supreme Court instead of accusing Democrats of squandering power we collectively denied then in the way we voted or didn’t vote at all in the 2024 election.
January 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Democrats need to be communicating what would be different if and when we give them power in 2026.
What they’re communicating right now is that they’d hold milquetoast hearings.
What they’re communicating right now is that they’d hold milquetoast hearings.
I would wager that many, even most, people critical of the Democratic response are aware that no amount of Democrats yelling can do anything in the here and now without Republicans.
The weakass response tells us (intentionally or not) that even if they *could* do something about it they wouldn’t.
The weakass response tells us (intentionally or not) that even if they *could* do something about it they wouldn’t.
Yes, Democrats are feckless & need new leaders & should be yelling every day on the Capitol steps about impeachment & removal. And yet, they could do all that, we’d all feel better, & it would <still require> Lisa Murkowski & company to stop violating their oaths & do the things. We need to focus.
Yes, Democrats should do 👇💯. Yes, every one should be calling for immediate impeachment & removal.
And, guess what? If every one of them did that, it <still wouldn't happen> until <Congressional Republicans do their damn jobs>. Thune, Johnson, & co. get total free passes every day. It's maddening.
And, guess what? If every one of them did that, it <still wouldn't happen> until <Congressional Republicans do their damn jobs>. Thune, Johnson, & co. get total free passes every day. It's maddening.
January 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
I would wager that many, even most, people critical of the Democratic response are aware that no amount of Democrats yelling can do anything in the here and now without Republicans.
The weakass response tells us (intentionally or not) that even if they *could* do something about it they wouldn’t.
The weakass response tells us (intentionally or not) that even if they *could* do something about it they wouldn’t.
It speaks to the corruption of being owned by a billionaire that while one section of the paper can correctly report that the vast majority of Americans oppose the US deciding Venezuela’s leadership, its editorial board went all “America, fuck yeah.”
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 5:21 PM
It speaks to the corruption of being owned by a billionaire that while one section of the paper can correctly report that the vast majority of Americans oppose the US deciding Venezuela’s leadership, its editorial board went all “America, fuck yeah.”
No, of course they won’t.
Have you considered a messaging tactic with less credulous uncertainty and more “we’re doing this and those corrupt assholes are going to block us”?
Have you considered a messaging tactic with less credulous uncertainty and more “we’re doing this and those corrupt assholes are going to block us”?
House Democrats are forcing a vote to extend the ACA tax credits this week.
Will the GOP join us to protect health care?
Will the GOP join us to protect health care?
January 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
No, of course they won’t.
Have you considered a messaging tactic with less credulous uncertainty and more “we’re doing this and those corrupt assholes are going to block us”?
Have you considered a messaging tactic with less credulous uncertainty and more “we’re doing this and those corrupt assholes are going to block us”?
“Will they feel any heat from me? Oh goodness no, those are my gym buddies, I’d never be so rude. What would my imaginary friends think?!”
Schumer: "Republicans must -- if there was ever a time, they must step up to the plate. This is the time. And if they don't, they're gonna feel the heat from their constituents."
January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
“Will they feel any heat from me? Oh goodness no, those are my gym buddies, I’d never be so rude. What would my imaginary friends think?!”
There is no amount of kowtowing to Trumpist beliefs that will make them listen. All it does is validate their views, and weaken the message toward people who can be rallied against them.
“50% of conservatives AGREE” is 15% of adult Americans, they are simply not worth trying to talk to at all.
“50% of conservatives AGREE” is 15% of adult Americans, they are simply not worth trying to talk to at all.
Notice that 50% of conservatives AGREE WITH TRUMP! Understand that, if we don't want Civil War II, we need to acknowledge what these people fear first, before talking about the illegalities of the action. Or they won't listen. And it'll continue to get worse.
January 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM
There is no amount of kowtowing to Trumpist beliefs that will make them listen. All it does is validate their views, and weaken the message toward people who can be rallied against them.
“50% of conservatives AGREE” is 15% of adult Americans, they are simply not worth trying to talk to at all.
“50% of conservatives AGREE” is 15% of adult Americans, they are simply not worth trying to talk to at all.
The Epstein files are not a distraction from Trump’s illegal invasion.
Trump’s illegal invasion is not a distraction from the Epstein files.
Multiple things are fucked up simultaneously.
Trump’s illegal invasion is not a distraction from the Epstein files.
Multiple things are fucked up simultaneously.
January 4, 2026 at 7:12 AM
The Epstein files are not a distraction from Trump’s illegal invasion.
Trump’s illegal invasion is not a distraction from the Epstein files.
Multiple things are fucked up simultaneously.
Trump’s illegal invasion is not a distraction from the Epstein files.
Multiple things are fucked up simultaneously.
What’s the value of undercutting the valid criticism of Trump’s unlawful launching of another forever war by agreeing that the right-wing claims for why Trump had to do it are correct?
Overnight the President ordered the invasion of Venezuela and capture of its President. While Maduro clearly is a corrupt and illegitimate thug who oversaw the destabilization and suffering of millions, the fact remains that the U.S. President is acting on authority he does not have. ⬇️
War Powers and the Constitution
YouTube video by Rep. Melanie Stansbury
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January 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM
What’s the value of undercutting the valid criticism of Trump’s unlawful launching of another forever war by agreeing that the right-wing claims for why Trump had to do it are correct?
If y’all could stop writing about Trump’s illegal invasion the same way Der Sturmer gushed about the “lightning attack” waged by Hitler against France, that’d be great.
The United States carried out a lightning military strike on Venezuela early Saturday, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, and spiriting them out of the country.
Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
Here’s what we know — and what we don’t.
What to know about the US strike on Venezuela, capture of Maduro
The United States carried out a lightning military strike on Venezuela early Saturday. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t — about it and the capture of...
www.dallasnews.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:50 AM
If y’all could stop writing about Trump’s illegal invasion the same way Der Sturmer gushed about the “lightning attack” waged by Hitler against France, that’d be great.
“With Maduro out of power” is an interesting way to describe “after the country was illegally invaded and its head of state taken by the US military”
With Nicolás Maduro out of power, the Trump administration is racing to assemble an interim governing structure for Venezuela.
After Maduro Ouster, Trump Takes On the Risks of Governing Venezuela
The administration is racing to get an interim government in place, even as pushback from Maduro’s allies raise fears of instability.
on.wsj.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:31 AM
“With Maduro out of power” is an interesting way to describe “after the country was illegally invaded and its head of state taken by the US military”
Democrats rushing out to convince us that even if they had hard power levers they’d use them to demand briefings and clarification rather than “stop this shit and impeach this motherfucker” isn’t helping them get them.
I love you all and am holding your hand as I say this:
Dems wield zero hard power levers
Dems wield zero hard power levers
it's kind of crazy that there's even any question that democrats are going to do anything about this
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Democrats rushing out to convince us that even if they had hard power levers they’d use them to demand briefings and clarification rather than “stop this shit and impeach this motherfucker” isn’t helping them get them.
Democrats are going to gotcha us to death.
“Well Trump says he’s America first which I define as requiring he follow the law and democratic norms, checkmate”
Fucking child.
“Well Trump says he’s America first which I define as requiring he follow the law and democratic norms, checkmate”
Fucking child.
January 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Democrats are going to gotcha us to death.
“Well Trump says he’s America first which I define as requiring he follow the law and democratic norms, checkmate”
Fucking child.
“Well Trump says he’s America first which I define as requiring he follow the law and democratic norms, checkmate”
Fucking child.
Dear @crow.house.gov,
Why in the name of all that’s holy would you grant the premise that because the US broke something we’re now entitled and even obligated to keep fucking with it?
Why in the name of all that’s holy would you grant the premise that because the US broke something we’re now entitled and even obligated to keep fucking with it?
Rep. Crow: “It’s true that Maduro is a brutal dictator. It’s also true that not every problem is ours to fix. But now this one is.”
January 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dear @crow.house.gov,
Why in the name of all that’s holy would you grant the premise that because the US broke something we’re now entitled and even obligated to keep fucking with it?
Why in the name of all that’s holy would you grant the premise that because the US broke something we’re now entitled and even obligated to keep fucking with it?
What the fuck is wrong with Polis?
January 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM
What the fuck is wrong with Polis?
The fact that the “strongest statement” digresses into “now it’s true that the government of Venezuela is very bad and should be overthrown but golly our military sure is skilled” and only calls for Congress to “reassert its authority” rather than “impeach the son of a bitch” speaks volumes.
Mark Kelly puts out a statement saying "The President of the United States just overthrew a foreign ruler and explained to the American people that this is about taking control of the oil reserves of a foreign nation." This is probably the strongest statement alongside Gallego's I've read.
January 3, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The fact that the “strongest statement” digresses into “now it’s true that the government of Venezuela is very bad and should be overthrown but golly our military sure is skilled” and only calls for Congress to “reassert its authority” rather than “impeach the son of a bitch” speaks volumes.
The journalists telling us to wait to comment or react to the awful shit Trump is doing because we don’t have enough facts yet are part and parcel of how Trump has been able to do godawful things.
January 3, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The journalists telling us to wait to comment or react to the awful shit Trump is doing because we don’t have enough facts yet are part and parcel of how Trump has been able to do godawful things.
If you think pandering to an audience by expressing love for the US to try to boost/keep viewership and ad money would dismay William Paley, you don’t know anything about William Paley.
CBS employees in the 50s were required to sign an oath of loyalty to the US government. There‘s no halcyon past
CBS employees in the 50s were required to sign an oath of loyalty to the US government. There‘s no halcyon past
Perhaps a news organization should not be declaring its “love” for a nation? Perhaps that unacceptably interferes with the guiding purpose of a truth-seeking institution? Perhaps the people who built these institution would be dismayed to see you pollute their work like this?
January 3, 2026 at 12:38 AM
If you think pandering to an audience by expressing love for the US to try to boost/keep viewership and ad money would dismay William Paley, you don’t know anything about William Paley.
CBS employees in the 50s were required to sign an oath of loyalty to the US government. There‘s no halcyon past
CBS employees in the 50s were required to sign an oath of loyalty to the US government. There‘s no halcyon past
The spin seems to be that Mamdani revoked two executive orders issued under Adams, and I’m begging y’all to actually read them before deciding “these were good EOs and revoking them is antisemitic.”
No, not just Adams’ “my EOs do good things and no bad things” press releases, the actual orders.
No, not just Adams’ “my EOs do good things and no bad things” press releases, the actual orders.
Wow. Seeing a lot of right wing Dem consultants and pro-Netanyahu Jewish orgs promoting the false narrative Mamdani's executive order undoing Adams' post-pardon moves specifically targeted Israel or Jews. The misinformation is already flowing strong and fast.
January 3, 2026 at 12:19 AM
The spin seems to be that Mamdani revoked two executive orders issued under Adams, and I’m begging y’all to actually read them before deciding “these were good EOs and revoking them is antisemitic.”
No, not just Adams’ “my EOs do good things and no bad things” press releases, the actual orders.
No, not just Adams’ “my EOs do good things and no bad things” press releases, the actual orders.
“We need to get beyond arguments of whether my snake oil factory produces anything of value and develop a new equilibrium that assumes snake oil is a cognitive amplifier”
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 12:07 AM
“We need to get beyond arguments of whether my snake oil factory produces anything of value and develop a new equilibrium that assumes snake oil is a cognitive amplifier”
Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but "patient has to pay X amount based on some criteria" is a copay.
And "allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis" implies that the patient is obliged to repay the full amount over a "means-tested" timeframe. Which is *worse* than coinsurance.
And "allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis" implies that the patient is obliged to repay the full amount over a "means-tested" timeframe. Which is *worse* than coinsurance.
To each, the healthcare they need, from each , an amount they can afford to pay
Have taxpayers guarantee, at Medicare rates, any amount a patient can’t afford. Allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis. No insurance premiums. No copay’s or coinsurance.
Have taxpayers guarantee, at Medicare rates, any amount a patient can’t afford. Allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis. No insurance premiums. No copay’s or coinsurance.
Let’s cut to the chase. Say you’re not a billionaire. What’s the best way to afford healthcare in the US right now? What would you do?
January 1, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but "patient has to pay X amount based on some criteria" is a copay.
And "allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis" implies that the patient is obliged to repay the full amount over a "means-tested" timeframe. Which is *worse* than coinsurance.
And "allow the patient to repay on a means tested basis" implies that the patient is obliged to repay the full amount over a "means-tested" timeframe. Which is *worse* than coinsurance.
Credit where it's due, I appreciate that the Controlling One World Government will have an agenda item in 2050 to decide if killing 7.8 billion people "went too far"
January 1, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Credit where it's due, I appreciate that the Controlling One World Government will have an agenda item in 2050 to decide if killing 7.8 billion people "went too far"
Dear writers,
Put "stop pretending a owning a company makes a rich asshole an expert on the fields their employees work in" on your new year's resolutions.
Elon Musk doesn't build rockets.
Mark Cuban doesn't have "deep, specialized knowledge" about drug prices.
Their employees do, not them.
Put "stop pretending a owning a company makes a rich asshole an expert on the fields their employees work in" on your new year's resolutions.
Elon Musk doesn't build rockets.
Mark Cuban doesn't have "deep, specialized knowledge" about drug prices.
Their employees do, not them.
January 1, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Dear writers,
Put "stop pretending a owning a company makes a rich asshole an expert on the fields their employees work in" on your new year's resolutions.
Elon Musk doesn't build rockets.
Mark Cuban doesn't have "deep, specialized knowledge" about drug prices.
Their employees do, not them.
Put "stop pretending a owning a company makes a rich asshole an expert on the fields their employees work in" on your new year's resolutions.
Elon Musk doesn't build rockets.
Mark Cuban doesn't have "deep, specialized knowledge" about drug prices.
Their employees do, not them.