ParkersGhost
@parkerghost.bsky.social
Retired copy editor. St. Louis Cards/Chicago Cubs fan. I’d rather spend an afternoon at Wrigley than almost anywhere else.
So can someone please explain to me why the unemployment rate is reported as only 4.5%? Could the orange felon and his flying monkeys be lying??
Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
January 31, 2026 at 8:01 PM
So can someone please explain to me why the unemployment rate is reported as only 4.5%? Could the orange felon and his flying monkeys be lying??
Obviously you’ve never lived in #Chicago
On today's DBU I argue that the #Bears are the NFL's "It" team for 2026 -- newly cool in a way they have not been.
Also the Luis Robert trade, HOF voting, and the con job that was Michael Jordan's NBC role. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social
Also the Luis Robert trade, HOF voting, and the con job that was Michael Jordan's NBC role. Links in replies. @312sportschi.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Obviously you’ve never lived in #Chicago
Maybe The White Guy Formerly Known as Prince Andrew could turn state’s evidence and spill the beans on Jeff and his “friends.”
Just throwing that out there.
Just throwing that out there.
The EU could end all of this if it leaked any information it has on the Epstein Files.
Just throwing that out there.
Just throwing that out there.
January 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Maybe The White Guy Formerly Known as Prince Andrew could turn state’s evidence and spill the beans on Jeff and his “friends.”
Just throwing that out there.
Just throwing that out there.
Da Bears. ♥️ PS. Stay at Soldier Field. Why on earth would you want to move to one of the vacuous Chicago suburbs??
i need you to understand that the Chicago Bears were losing 21-3 at the half against the Green Bay Packers in the playoffs, then won the game.
January 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Da Bears. ♥️ PS. Stay at Soldier Field. Why on earth would you want to move to one of the vacuous Chicago suburbs??
See some of these lovely costumes modeled by members of Tudor Guild at our Fabric of the Festival fashion show, January 25. Tickets at tudorguildfashionshow.eventbrite.com. Support Tudor Guild supporting #OSF.
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
See some of these lovely costumes modeled by members of Tudor Guild at our Fabric of the Festival fashion show, January 25. Tickets at tudorguildfashionshow.eventbrite.com. Support Tudor Guild supporting #OSF.
Need help? I know about a million people who would be happy to help.
December 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Need help? I know about a million people who would be happy to help.
There do seem to be a lot of “convenient for rumpt” shootings. Sacrifices to the orange whore.
Something about the shooting yesterday doesn't feel right.
It feels too convenient. A vetted Afgan national that was granted asylum, randomly shoots a National Guardsman near the WH for no reason right when the NG was set to leave DC because there was no violence.
Now the NG is not leaving DC.
It feels too convenient. A vetted Afgan national that was granted asylum, randomly shoots a National Guardsman near the WH for no reason right when the NG was set to leave DC because there was no violence.
Now the NG is not leaving DC.
Trump vows to 'permanently pause' migration from 'third world countries' after National Guard shooting
The president called for "reverse migration" in a lengthy social media post late on Thanksgiving and said that he wanted to deport anyone "non-compatible with Western Civilization."
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November 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
There do seem to be a lot of “convenient for rumpt” shootings. Sacrifices to the orange whore.
I lived in Chicago in the 90s when Sbucks was trying to increase their presence in the city. They made a point of opening stores close to mom and pop coffee shops and putting them out of business. Nasty company. Always has been.
I stand with unionized Starbucks workers, who are on strike across the country right now for better wages and working conditions.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
Until Starbucks strikes a fair bargain with its workers and ceases its union-busting behavior, I'll continue to boycott the company.
It’s Time to Roast Starbucks | Robert Reich
Robert Reich
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November 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
I lived in Chicago in the 90s when Sbucks was trying to increase their presence in the city. They made a point of opening stores close to mom and pop coffee shops and putting them out of business. Nasty company. Always has been.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I say let’s get rid of the lot of them. Disgraceful.
NEW from @votersoftomorrow.org:
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”
“Either through complicity or incompetence, Chuck Schumer once again proved he cannot provide the type of leadership that young Americans demand. It is clear he must step down as caucus leader.”
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I don’t know about anyone else, but I say let’s get rid of the lot of them. Disgraceful.
How far they have fallen. Very sad.
The Washington Post editorial board can collectively go fuck themselves.
November 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
How far they have fallen. Very sad.
Is this one of those “who wore it better” questions, because the 7-year-old looks way more professional.
ICE Agent, 7-Year-Old Both Wearing Same ‘Military Commando’ Halloween Costume
November 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Is this one of those “who wore it better” questions, because the 7-year-old looks way more professional.
For the first time in the history of this sweet little experiment, apparently.
America is shut down, and the President is skipping town.
October 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
For the first time in the history of this sweet little experiment, apparently.
BECAUSE THEY DON’T CARE.
Shaheen: What’s ironic about this is that 57% of people who identify as MAGA Republicans benefit from those tax credits. 76% of people who receive premium tax credits are in states that Trump won. I don’t understand why our colleagues have been so reluctant to address this looming problem.
October 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
BECAUSE THEY DON’T CARE.
GO CUBS!!
After losing the first two games of the series in Milwaukee, the Chicago Cubs responded with two wins at home to set up Game 5. Now comes the win-or-go-home scenario.
For Chicago Cubs, it’s all arms on deck for do-or-die Game 5: ‘We’re going to have everybody available’
The Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers head into a decisive Game 5 of the NLDS on Saturday with nearly every pitching plan on the table.
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October 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
GO CUBS!!
Seriously. Michigan Ave., the restaurants, the museums. Hellscape. Btw, the Art Institute has free hours Thursday and the Shedd is free on Tuesday. In case you want to visit the city that works.
Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.
October 10, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Seriously. Michigan Ave., the restaurants, the museums. Hellscape. Btw, the Art Institute has free hours Thursday and the Shedd is free on Tuesday. In case you want to visit the city that works.
I agree. It’s a truly fabulous album.
I think Songs In The Key Of Life has to be the greatest accomplishment by any popular modern artist. A double album where the best tracks are Best Song Ever contenders and the "weakest" tracks would still be some of the best on most other records. Even the genre experiments are bangers.
October 2, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I agree. It’s a truly fabulous album.
Well, botox
It’s almost impressive that he was able to say this with a straight face
September 30, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Well, botox
It’s a FABULOUS album. Recommend highly.
'Songs in the Key of Life' was released on 26 Sept 1976 as a double LP with a 4-song bonus EP. It debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Pop Albums Chart becoming only the 3rd album to achieve that feat and the 1st by an American artist at the time. The 1st two were both from Elton John. #StevieWonder
September 27, 2025 at 3:35 AM
It’s a FABULOUS album. Recommend highly.
And dangerous. Let’s not forget dangerous.
The people who reflexively say that everything happening in the news every day is just a distraction from the Epstein files are allowing themselves to get distracted by the Epstein files from many other things that are incredibly important also.
August 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
And dangerous. Let’s not forget dangerous.
MS NOW? Seriously. Did you ever hear about this horrible disease called multiple sclerosis? Just asking.
🚨MSNBC KILLS the Peacock in REBRAND Disaster
Get the full breakdown of what this means for political media, and why even their own viewers are roasting the rebrand in real-time.
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/T1w-E226zuQ?...
Get the full breakdown of what this means for political media, and why even their own viewers are roasting the rebrand in real-time.
WATCH NOW: youtu.be/T1w-E226zuQ?...
MSNBC KILLS the Peacock in REBRAND Disaster
YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones
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August 20, 2025 at 3:22 AM
MS NOW? Seriously. Did you ever hear about this horrible disease called multiple sclerosis? Just asking.
Oh hell HELL YES!
August 20, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Oh hell HELL YES!
I will fight this with every fiber of my body. LOVE ALWAYS WINS.
Marriage equality will be overturned by the Supreme Corpse. Then the Press Corpse will find a way to minimize the significance of this. Watch this space.
August 12, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I will fight this with every fiber of my body. LOVE ALWAYS WINS.
I will always miss Molly Ivins.
Andy Borowitz on Donald Trump quoting Molly Ivins on Dan Quayle:
“If you put that man’s brain in a bumblebee, 🐝 it would fly backwards.”
But with Trump, the bee would fly upside down and zigzag erratically, vindictively stinging everything in sight and shitting on everyone it deemed disloyal 😵💫!!
“If you put that man’s brain in a bumblebee, 🐝 it would fly backwards.”
But with Trump, the bee would fly upside down and zigzag erratically, vindictively stinging everything in sight and shitting on everyone it deemed disloyal 😵💫!!
August 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
I will always miss Molly Ivins.
God, I love this woman.
Newsflash, Wannabe Dictator:
I don’t care how many times you shake the Etch A Sketch trying to redraw these lines. I’m not disappearing.
I’ll be back, still on your behind every step of the way. (1/2)
I don’t care how many times you shake the Etch A Sketch trying to redraw these lines. I’m not disappearing.
I’ll be back, still on your behind every step of the way. (1/2)
August 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
God, I love this woman.
We’ll probably find out tomorrow.
Oh swell. I guess not enough people wanted to join the Gestapo, so they're lifting the age cap for ICE agents, and now there'll be teenagers running around with guns chasing people down.
Could this admin possibly get any stupider?
www.rawstory.com/trump-deport...
Could this admin possibly get any stupider?
www.rawstory.com/trump-deport...
Kristi Noem kills age cap for ICE — letting teenagers join the force and get guns
The Department of Homeland Security announced that as part of its reportedly desperate effort to recruit more agents for the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) it is not only elim...
www.rawstory.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We’ll probably find out tomorrow.