Alan Parker
@arp321.bsky.social
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"The mind of a child has trouble with abstract concepts like 'title.' He’s got the prize now, doesn’t he? It’s right over there on the wall! It takes the mind of a child, too, to see María Corina Machado gift as a gesture of real respect." lnk.thebulwark.com/4sK0MTo
The People Are Turning Against ICE. Will the Politicians Take Notice?
Strongly worded statements will not stop the terrorization of the country.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
"The mind of a child has trouble with abstract concepts like 'title.' He’s got the prize now, doesn’t he? It’s right over there on the wall! It takes the mind of a child, too, to see María Corina Machado gift as a gesture of real respect." lnk.thebulwark.com/4sK0MTo
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"Owning the island was 'psychologically needed for success,' Trump insisted. One of the reporters pressed him: 'Psychologically important to you or to the United States?' Trump replied, 'Psychologically important for me.'" That's all you need to know.
Can Trump Be Duped Into Dropping His Greenland Obsession?
Thom Tillis, hoping to change the president’s mind, is blaming the Greenland idea on Trump staffers giving bad advice. Good luck with that.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"Owning the island was 'psychologically needed for success,' Trump insisted. One of the reporters pressed him: 'Psychologically important to you or to the United States?' Trump replied, 'Psychologically important for me.'" That's all you need to know.
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Absolutely definitive video analysis of Renee Good killing here. Look at the image framed in red.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
Video Analysis of ICE Shooting Sheds Light on Contested Moments
www.nytimes.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Absolutely definitive video analysis of Renee Good killing here. Look at the image framed in red.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/v...
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Danish and Greenland ministers just left the White House. It did not go well.
I have a long discussion here of Trump's attempt to get Greenland and why it could lead to World War III.
(Gifted.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
I have a long discussion here of Trump's attempt to get Greenland and why it could lead to World War III.
(Gifted.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
Trump’s Most Dangerous Gambit
His irrational obsession with Greenland could lead to global conflict.
www.theatlantic.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Danish and Greenland ministers just left the White House. It did not go well.
I have a long discussion here of Trump's attempt to get Greenland and why it could lead to World War III.
(Gifted.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
I have a long discussion here of Trump's attempt to get Greenland and why it could lead to World War III.
(Gifted.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Re-upped from July. Once again, those who ignore history are destined to repeat it.
"Luther informed Hitler in no uncertain terms that the Reichsbank was not part of his revolution. It was an independent fiscal entity with an international board of directors."
(The parallels here to Trump vs Powell are uncanny--almost too on-the-nose, really.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
(The parallels here to Trump vs Powell are uncanny--almost too on-the-nose, really.)
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
What Happened When Hitler Took On Germany’s Central Banker
Hans Luther was the principled and respected president of the Reichsbank—but he wouldn’t accede to Hitler’s demands.
www.theatlantic.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Re-upped from July. Once again, those who ignore history are destined to repeat it.
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OK, YOU should still absolutely not release a video talking about the charges against you. Powell gets the one-in-a-million exception because he knows what he’s doing and is resisting authoritarian trash.
January 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
OK, YOU should still absolutely not release a video talking about the charges against you. Powell gets the one-in-a-million exception because he knows what he’s doing and is resisting authoritarian trash.
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"Practical or not, achievable or not at this moment in time, which of Trump’s illegal, unconstitutional and criminal acts does *not* warrant impeachment?"
@jilldlawrence.bsky.social on impeachment: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qoQ3we
@jilldlawrence.bsky.social on impeachment: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qoQ3we
Embracing Impeachment
The case against Trump and his cabinet keeps growing—and the argument for waiting is no longer convincing.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM
"Practical or not, achievable or not at this moment in time, which of Trump’s illegal, unconstitutional and criminal acts does *not* warrant impeachment?"
@jilldlawrence.bsky.social on impeachment: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qoQ3we
@jilldlawrence.bsky.social on impeachment: lnk.thebulwark.com/4qoQ3we
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"Mark Kelly’s legal counsel has called it an unprecedented and dangerous overreach. From my professional military perspective, based on four decades of experience, I agree." ICYMI @markhertling.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
Why Mark Kelly’s Case Matters
The action against him is unwarranted and could chill legitimate—and invaluable—public speech by veterans.
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
"Mark Kelly’s legal counsel has called it an unprecedented and dangerous overreach. From my professional military perspective, based on four decades of experience, I agree." ICYMI @markhertling.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/3LzZI3H
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I often get asked why markets aren’t more freaked out by Trumpism. Here are a few theories, including: are you sure they *aren’t*?
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
Trump Says We Have the “Hottest” Economy. Markets Tell a Different Story.
The U.S. economy entered 2025 as the “envy of the world.” It exited well behind its peers.
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I often get asked why markets aren’t more freaked out by Trumpism. Here are a few theories, including: are you sure they *aren’t*?
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I never predicted that a fringe conspiracy theorist like Mr. Kennedy would one day become leader of the health care system, but it doesn’t surprise me,” writes Dr. Benjamin Mazer.
“I never predicted that a fringe conspiracy theorist like Mr. Kennedy would one day become leader of the health care system, but it doesn’t surprise me,” writes Dr. Benjamin Mazer.
Opinion | One Year of Kennedy and Things Are Very Bad
So much in public health has changed.
nyti.ms
December 29, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I never predicted that a fringe conspiracy theorist like Mr. Kennedy would one day become leader of the health care system, but it doesn’t surprise me,” writes Dr. Benjamin Mazer.
“I never predicted that a fringe conspiracy theorist like Mr. Kennedy would one day become leader of the health care system, but it doesn’t surprise me,” writes Dr. Benjamin Mazer.
Digital photo manipulation of a sandhill crane feeding in a pond. #art#photo#digitalart
December 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Digital photo manipulation of a sandhill crane feeding in a pond. #art#photo#digitalart
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“Conservatives would never accept a left-wing government using regulatory favoritism to pressure conservative media”—but now that this is occurring at CBS, they offer “pointillistic defenses” of Bari Weiss spiking a “60 Minutes” story, @jonathanchait argues.
Stop Defending Bari Weiss
It is impossible to take her actions at face value given the context in which she is operating.
bit.ly
December 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
“Conservatives would never accept a left-wing government using regulatory favoritism to pressure conservative media”—but now that this is occurring at CBS, they offer “pointillistic defenses” of Bari Weiss spiking a “60 Minutes” story, @jonathanchait argues.
Pastel painting of a Snow Goose flying in a blue, partly cloudy sky. #art#pastel
December 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Pastel painting of a Snow Goose flying in a blue, partly cloudy sky. #art#pastel
#art#pastel pastel painting of a Lesser Goldfinch on a cone flower
December 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#art#pastel pastel painting of a Lesser Goldfinch on a cone flower
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Behold! The Focus Group from Hell...
Read @jvl.bsky.social's latest Triad @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the...
Read @jvl.bsky.social's latest Triad @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the...
Behold! 🔥 The Focus Group from Hell 🔥
Hitler! Fuentes! Jews! Dating problems! Young Republicans tell you who they really are.
www.thebulwark.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Behold! The Focus Group from Hell...
Read @jvl.bsky.social's latest Triad @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the...
Read @jvl.bsky.social's latest Triad @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/behold-the...
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Many physicists have come to believe that a mystery is unfolding in every microbe, animal, and human—one that could redefine the field for the next generation, Adam Frank writes.
A Physics Renaissance Is Coming
The field can no longer ignore the fundamental mystery posed by living things.
bit.ly
December 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Many physicists have come to believe that a mystery is unfolding in every microbe, animal, and human—one that could redefine the field for the next generation, Adam Frank writes.
The article illustrates how a corrupt alliance between an authoritarian government and an elite oligarchy can can cause horrible problems for a country. If we don't use our voting power to stop our own slide into authoritarianism this is what we have to look forward to.
Hong Kong’s response to a fire that killed more than 160 people suggests the city is becoming more authoritarian, Timothy McLaughlin argues—and this will only compound problems that “contributed to last month’s tragedy and that raise the risk of future ones”:
The Real Reason for the Hong Kong Fire
Don’t blame the bamboo scaffolding.
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The article illustrates how a corrupt alliance between an authoritarian government and an elite oligarchy can can cause horrible problems for a country. If we don't use our voting power to stop our own slide into authoritarianism this is what we have to look forward to.
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"So was there no second strike, and no order from Hegseth to kill the entire crew of the vessel?"
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape. Read @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape. Read @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape
Congress must thoroughly investigate the boat strikes.
www.thebulwark.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"So was there no second strike, and no order from Hegseth to kill the entire crew of the vessel?"
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape. Read @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
Lies, Coverup, and Videotape. Read @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/lies-cover...
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"When public figures invoke 'American values,' the phrase frequently hangs unsupported, used as decoration for whatever argument they want to make. The moral vocabulary remains potent, but the comprehension behind it has grown fragile." lnk.thebulwark.com/3XZz9aF
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"When public figures invoke 'American values,' the phrase frequently hangs unsupported, used as decoration for whatever argument they want to make. The moral vocabulary remains potent, but the comprehension behind it has grown fragile." lnk.thebulwark.com/3XZz9aF
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Sex Crimes. State Crimes. War Crimes.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/sex-crimes...
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/sex-crimes...
Sex Crimes. State Crimes. War Crimes.
We’re detecting a pattern with this administration.
www.thebulwark.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Sex Crimes. State Crimes. War Crimes.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/sex-crimes...
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social and @eggerdc.bsky.social in Morning Shots, only @thebulwark.com: www.thebulwark.com/p/sex-crimes...
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Power can be made from osmosis between fresh and salty water. Recent projects under way in Japan and France show how the technology is developing
A new way to generate electricity from water
An age-old technique updated with futuristic materials
econ.st
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Power can be made from osmosis between fresh and salty water. Recent projects under way in Japan and France show how the technology is developing
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"Recently, I found myself asking: What would military theorist Carl von Clausewitz say about the quest for peace between Russia and Ukraine? Perhaps he might write a letter like the one below."
@markhertling.bsky.social channels the "On War" author on Ukraine: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
@markhertling.bsky.social channels the "On War" author on Ukraine: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
A Letter from Clausewitz to Secretary Rubio
Channeling the author of ‘On War’ on the U.S. pursuit of peace in Ukraine.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
"Recently, I found myself asking: What would military theorist Carl von Clausewitz say about the quest for peace between Russia and Ukraine? Perhaps he might write a letter like the one below."
@markhertling.bsky.social channels the "On War" author on Ukraine: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
@markhertling.bsky.social channels the "On War" author on Ukraine: lnk.thebulwark.com/4pzTkrK
Reposted by Alan Parker
Read it here: lnk.thebulwark.com/4ilFhmV
Amateur Hour At 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The White House is in free fall. How long will it last?
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Read it here: lnk.thebulwark.com/4ilFhmV
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"The government and Halligan here got off on a technicality.
And yet, in the rough and tumble world of criminal litigation, a win is a win."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discusses the dismissal of the Letitia James and James Comey indictments in The Situation.
And yet, in the rough and tumble world of criminal litigation, a win is a win."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discusses the dismissal of the Letitia James and James Comey indictments in The Situation.
The Situation: Not The Way I Wanted This to End
But I’ll take it.
www.lawfaremedia.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
"The government and Halligan here got off on a technicality.
And yet, in the rough and tumble world of criminal litigation, a win is a win."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discusses the dismissal of the Letitia James and James Comey indictments in The Situation.
And yet, in the rough and tumble world of criminal litigation, a win is a win."
@benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org discusses the dismissal of the Letitia James and James Comey indictments in The Situation.
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"The *really* harsh lesson of Ukraine isn’t just that America is an unreliable defender. It’s that America may take the side of the aggressor."
America’s Heel Turn
Whose side are we on?
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"The *really* harsh lesson of Ukraine isn’t just that America is an unreliable defender. It’s that America may take the side of the aggressor."