tparso22
@tparso22.bsky.social
A product of my environment and education. News, technology, music, film, the big picture, and absurd observations. Will be the focus here from time to time.
Exactly, this is the kind of things that need to happen.
February 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Exactly, this is the kind of things that need to happen.
Right now, these are the tools we have to deal with this: the courts, protest, and voting.
January 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Right now, these are the tools we have to deal with this: the courts, protest, and voting.
While Musk provides capital at companies like SpaceX and Tesla, he is often credited with engineering achievements produced by thousands. His use of Twitter allows him to define his own public narrative, eclipsing the engineers doing the work.
January 23, 2026 at 5:21 PM
While Musk provides capital at companies like SpaceX and Tesla, he is often credited with engineering achievements produced by thousands. His use of Twitter allows him to define his own public narrative, eclipsing the engineers doing the work.
History shows authoritarian leaders expand power by redefining unrest as “insurrection.” Democratic stability depends on restraint, not escalation.
January 16, 2026 at 4:32 PM
History shows authoritarian leaders expand power by redefining unrest as “insurrection.” Democratic stability depends on restraint, not escalation.
These are the tools we currently have — for those who can.
January 11, 2026 at 7:33 PM
These are the tools we currently have — for those who can.
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
January 10, 2026 at 2:04 AM
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
December 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
December 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
1930s Brownshirts (SA) / 2025 ICE. Unlike the Brownshirts, who acted outside the law, ICE operates within a legal framework, in other words, it is legalized.
Observation: Kneel to power and survive today stand for principle and be remembered forever. Just something for these folks to keep in mind. Curious what’s Melania‘s roll here?
September 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Observation: Kneel to power and survive today stand for principle and be remembered forever. Just something for these folks to keep in mind. Curious what’s Melania‘s roll here?
But Russia did interfere to influence voters. Gabbard is just trying to help out Trump’s Epstein problems with a distraction.
July 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
But Russia did interfere to influence voters. Gabbard is just trying to help out Trump’s Epstein problems with a distraction.
The problem with MAGA and the Epstein files? They always assumed the names on the list were all Democrats.
July 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The problem with MAGA and the Epstein files? They always assumed the names on the list were all Democrats.
Observation:
The media all used Trump for ratings. Now he’s turning on them — threatening CNN with lawsuits and prosecution. He doesn’t want coverage. He wants control. One voice. His. That’s not journalism. That’s propaganda. And history shows this never ends well for anyone.
The media all used Trump for ratings. Now he’s turning on them — threatening CNN with lawsuits and prosecution. He doesn’t want coverage. He wants control. One voice. His. That’s not journalism. That’s propaganda. And history shows this never ends well for anyone.
July 1, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Observation:
The media all used Trump for ratings. Now he’s turning on them — threatening CNN with lawsuits and prosecution. He doesn’t want coverage. He wants control. One voice. His. That’s not journalism. That’s propaganda. And history shows this never ends well for anyone.
The media all used Trump for ratings. Now he’s turning on them — threatening CNN with lawsuits and prosecution. He doesn’t want coverage. He wants control. One voice. His. That’s not journalism. That’s propaganda. And history shows this never ends well for anyone.
He may be gearing up to use the War Powers Act, spotting a chance to look strong and grab credit for Israeli gains. Classic Trump.
#Trump #WarPowers #MiddleEast #IranCrisis #Geopolitics #MilitaryMoves #TakingCredit
#Trump #WarPowers #MiddleEast #IranCrisis #Geopolitics #MilitaryMoves #TakingCredit
June 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
He may be gearing up to use the War Powers Act, spotting a chance to look strong and grab credit for Israeli gains. Classic Trump.
#Trump #WarPowers #MiddleEast #IranCrisis #Geopolitics #MilitaryMoves #TakingCredit
#Trump #WarPowers #MiddleEast #IranCrisis #Geopolitics #MilitaryMoves #TakingCredit
I studied 20th-century history thinking it was academic, distant. Now it feels disturbingly familiar.
#HistoryRepeats #LearnHistory
#HistoryRepeats #LearnHistory
June 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I studied 20th-century history thinking it was academic, distant. Now it feels disturbingly familiar.
#HistoryRepeats #LearnHistory
#HistoryRepeats #LearnHistory