Parker J. Reed
@parkerjreed.bsky.social
Friendly classical liberal interested in institutions, fairness, and political reasoning. Curious about different perspectives. Enjoys conversation.
Pinned
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
Two things:
Even if she’s correct, publicly asserting motive without evidence degrades epistemic norms.
The use of “bullshit” sharply diverges from her usual tone, and “hoes” does not align with MAGA in-group language. Is this intentional distancing, or a loss of register control?
Even if she’s correct, publicly asserting motive without evidence degrades epistemic norms.
The use of “bullshit” sharply diverges from her usual tone, and “hoes” does not align with MAGA in-group language. Is this intentional distancing, or a loss of register control?
January 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Two things:
Even if she’s correct, publicly asserting motive without evidence degrades epistemic norms.
The use of “bullshit” sharply diverges from her usual tone, and “hoes” does not align with MAGA in-group language. Is this intentional distancing, or a loss of register control?
Even if she’s correct, publicly asserting motive without evidence degrades epistemic norms.
The use of “bullshit” sharply diverges from her usual tone, and “hoes” does not align with MAGA in-group language. Is this intentional distancing, or a loss of register control?
Honestly, if an indigenous tribe suddenly ALL became millionaires from this, I’m okay with mining.
Native People should gain real, generational wealth from their land, for once.
They deserve it more than certain m/billionaires we could name.
Pipe dream, I know.
www.earth.com/news/lithium...
Native People should gain real, generational wealth from their land, for once.
They deserve it more than certain m/billionaires we could name.
Pipe dream, I know.
www.earth.com/news/lithium...
Lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion has been discovered in the U.S.
Lithium deposit valued at $1.5 trillion is discovered and promises to boost batteries, but worries local indigenous communities.
www.earth.com
January 1, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Honestly, if an indigenous tribe suddenly ALL became millionaires from this, I’m okay with mining.
Native People should gain real, generational wealth from their land, for once.
They deserve it more than certain m/billionaires we could name.
Pipe dream, I know.
www.earth.com/news/lithium...
Native People should gain real, generational wealth from their land, for once.
They deserve it more than certain m/billionaires we could name.
Pipe dream, I know.
www.earth.com/news/lithium...
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
Epstein effectively bought protection in 2008: a federal non-prosecution deal that promised non-prosecution for unnamed “potential co-conspirators,” in exchange for minor state pleas and extraordinarily lenient custody.
December 30, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Epstein effectively bought protection in 2008: a federal non-prosecution deal that promised non-prosecution for unnamed “potential co-conspirators,” in exchange for minor state pleas and extraordinarily lenient custody.
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
You can oppose Israeli policy, oppose war, grieve Palestinian civilians, and criticize power asymmetries.
None of that requires excusing murder, collective punishment, erasing a dead Jewish child or discounting a Muslim hero.
Moral clarity depends on keeping those distinctions intact.
None of that requires excusing murder, collective punishment, erasing a dead Jewish child or discounting a Muslim hero.
Moral clarity depends on keeping those distinctions intact.
December 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
You can oppose Israeli policy, oppose war, grieve Palestinian civilians, and criticize power asymmetries.
None of that requires excusing murder, collective punishment, erasing a dead Jewish child or discounting a Muslim hero.
Moral clarity depends on keeping those distinctions intact.
None of that requires excusing murder, collective punishment, erasing a dead Jewish child or discounting a Muslim hero.
Moral clarity depends on keeping those distinctions intact.
Royster and Bishop getting ready for 2026
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Royster and Bishop getting ready for 2026
This is the standard I’m trying to hold myself to when I post here. It’s not easy, and I won’t always succeed.
– anchor to principles rather than coalitions
– criticize framing rather than people
– refuse moral shortcuts
I’m not posting to convince. Clarity is the goal.
– anchor to principles rather than coalitions
– criticize framing rather than people
– refuse moral shortcuts
I’m not posting to convince. Clarity is the goal.
December 31, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is the standard I’m trying to hold myself to when I post here. It’s not easy, and I won’t always succeed.
– anchor to principles rather than coalitions
– criticize framing rather than people
– refuse moral shortcuts
I’m not posting to convince. Clarity is the goal.
– anchor to principles rather than coalitions
– criticize framing rather than people
– refuse moral shortcuts
I’m not posting to convince. Clarity is the goal.
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
Pam Bondi has been corrupt for decades.
The Florida Refusal (2011–2019)
During her time as Florida’s top law enforcement officer, Bondi consistently blocked efforts to reopen the Epstein investigation into the 2008 "sweetheart deal" cooked up by Alexander Acosta and Barry Krischer.
The Florida Refusal (2011–2019)
During her time as Florida’s top law enforcement officer, Bondi consistently blocked efforts to reopen the Epstein investigation into the 2008 "sweetheart deal" cooked up by Alexander Acosta and Barry Krischer.
How a future Trump Cabinet member gave a serial sex abuser the deal of a lifetime
Palm Beach multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. Prosecutors, including future Trump labor secretary Alexander Acosta, cut Epstein an extraordinary...
www.miamiherald.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Pam Bondi has been corrupt for decades.
The Florida Refusal (2011–2019)
During her time as Florida’s top law enforcement officer, Bondi consistently blocked efforts to reopen the Epstein investigation into the 2008 "sweetheart deal" cooked up by Alexander Acosta and Barry Krischer.
The Florida Refusal (2011–2019)
During her time as Florida’s top law enforcement officer, Bondi consistently blocked efforts to reopen the Epstein investigation into the 2008 "sweetheart deal" cooked up by Alexander Acosta and Barry Krischer.
Reposted by Parker J. Reed
Alexander Acosta, George W. Bush’s US Attorney in Miami, gave the deal of the century to Epstein to protect him AND his co-conspirators.
His reward? Trump made him Secretary of Labor.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
His reward? Trump made him Secretary of Labor.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
How a future Trump Cabinet member gave a serial sex abuser the deal of a lifetime
Palm Beach multimillionaire Jeffrey Epstein was accused of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. Prosecutors, including future Trump labor secretary Alexander Acosta, cut Epstein an extraordinary...
www.miamiherald.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Alexander Acosta, George W. Bush’s US Attorney in Miami, gave the deal of the century to Epstein to protect him AND his co-conspirators.
His reward? Trump made him Secretary of Labor.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
His reward? Trump made him Secretary of Labor.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/a...
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
December 30, 2025 at 7:18 AM
More people need to know this:
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
In Epstein’s 2008 federal deal, prosecutors agreed not to pursue federal charges against Epstein or any unnamed “potential co-conspirators.”
That functioned as protection for people involved before 2008, similar to immunity.
Most people who passively absorb dangerous norms:
• never kill,
• never participate in pogroms,
• never act violently.
But every pogrom requires those dangerous norms first.
• never kill,
• never participate in pogroms,
• never act violently.
But every pogrom requires those dangerous norms first.
December 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Most people who passively absorb dangerous norms:
• never kill,
• never participate in pogroms,
• never act violently.
But every pogrom requires those dangerous norms first.
• never kill,
• never participate in pogroms,
• never act violently.
But every pogrom requires those dangerous norms first.
Short essay on: Childhood Abuse and Epistemic Rigor
Children raised in abusive or epistemically chaotic homes often learn to treat lies, stupidity, and incoherence as early warning signs of harm. Confusion wasn’t neutral; it often came before something bad happened.
Children raised in abusive or epistemically chaotic homes often learn to treat lies, stupidity, and incoherence as early warning signs of harm. Confusion wasn’t neutral; it often came before something bad happened.
December 29, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Short essay on: Childhood Abuse and Epistemic Rigor
Children raised in abusive or epistemically chaotic homes often learn to treat lies, stupidity, and incoherence as early warning signs of harm. Confusion wasn’t neutral; it often came before something bad happened.
Children raised in abusive or epistemically chaotic homes often learn to treat lies, stupidity, and incoherence as early warning signs of harm. Confusion wasn’t neutral; it often came before something bad happened.
People have been under constant stress for years. COVID, money, housing, work, culture wars.
December 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
People have been under constant stress for years. COVID, money, housing, work, culture wars.
Democrats and Republicans disagree on solutions, but they share one thing: deep distrust of the people running the government.
December 28, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Democrats and Republicans disagree on solutions, but they share one thing: deep distrust of the people running the government.
Chilling, celebrating
December 28, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Chilling, celebrating
Europe is not collapsing. But it faces a structural problem involving low fertility, sustained migration, and declining institutional legitimacy. These forces interact over decades.
December 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Europe is not collapsing. But it faces a structural problem involving low fertility, sustained migration, and declining institutional legitimacy. These forces interact over decades.
I kinda doubt this guy is DHS or law enforcement at all. But I like that they’re arresting him humanely. If he is DHS, then I’m glad the cops are applying the law to everyone.
October 18, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I kinda doubt this guy is DHS or law enforcement at all. But I like that they’re arresting him humanely. If he is DHS, then I’m glad the cops are applying the law to everyone.