parseword
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IT guy in Memphis, TN. Solver of problems; breaker of things; unrelenting learner. Never settle for perfect when good enough will do.
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@parseword.bsky.social
· Jul 7
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of police
And the home of the 'fraid
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🖼️ Aïda Amer
O'er the land of police
And the home of the 'fraid
—
🖼️ Aïda Amer
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Let me give you a thought experiment:
Imagine not just a ban on qualified immunity for authority, but a reversal; a new legal framework, under which authority bears greater responsibility than civilians in matters involving force—as it should.
www.the-reframe.com/absolute-imm...
Imagine not just a ban on qualified immunity for authority, but a reversal; a new legal framework, under which authority bears greater responsibility than civilians in matters involving force—as it should.
www.the-reframe.com/absolute-imm...
Absolute Immunity
Alignment with supremacy is a vile choice. Raising the natural costs for those who make that choice by putting first things first.
www.the-reframe.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Let me give you a thought experiment:
Imagine not just a ban on qualified immunity for authority, but a reversal; a new legal framework, under which authority bears greater responsibility than civilians in matters involving force—as it should.
www.the-reframe.com/absolute-imm...
Imagine not just a ban on qualified immunity for authority, but a reversal; a new legal framework, under which authority bears greater responsibility than civilians in matters involving force—as it should.
www.the-reframe.com/absolute-imm...
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If our authorities exist for the protection of the people, then the laws should exist for the protection of the people, not the protection of authorities. If the law exists for the protection of authorities, then the authorities do not exist for the protection of the people.
January 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
If our authorities exist for the protection of the people, then the laws should exist for the protection of the people, not the protection of authorities. If the law exists for the protection of authorities, then the authorities do not exist for the protection of the people.
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I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
I’m seeing lots of people on here misunderstand the purpose of ICE watch.
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
It’s de-escalation. And it’s grounded in the social science of violence. 🧵
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Mayor Young and the Chamber of Commerce seemed excited to have Memphis known as “the home of Mechahitler,” so I suppose they’ll be thrilled at this development, too.
Grok could create "images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material."
UK, Asia Move Against Memphis-Based Grok Over Child Sexual Image Risks
UK watchdog Ofcom said Grok could be used to create “images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material.”
www.memphisflyer.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Mayor Young and the Chamber of Commerce seemed excited to have Memphis known as “the home of Mechahitler,” so I suppose they’ll be thrilled at this development, too.
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Grok could create "images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material."
UK, Asia Move Against Memphis-Based Grok Over Child Sexual Image Risks
UK watchdog Ofcom said Grok could be used to create “images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material.”
www.memphisflyer.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Grok could create "images of children that may amount to child sexual abuse material."
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Same lie they’ve been telling since the first term.
Trump: "One of the reasons they're doing these fake riots-- I mean they're just terrible. It's so fake. 'Shame! Shame! Shame!' You see the woman. It's all practiced. They take hotel rooms and they all practice together. It's a whole scam. We're finding out who's funding all this stuff too."
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Same lie they’ve been telling since the first term.
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They are unlawfully detaining people for First Amendment protected activities, as far as I can tell. Dragging people out of their vehicles absent witnessing a crime and without a judicial warrant is repugnant to our constitutional order.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 13, 2026 at 7:09 PM
They are unlawfully detaining people for First Amendment protected activities, as far as I can tell. Dragging people out of their vehicles absent witnessing a crime and without a judicial warrant is repugnant to our constitutional order.
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Let's start framing it this way:
"Amira Zairi, a self-professed “AI educator” and “ambassador” for Adobe, LeonardoAI, and TripoAI, posted a scathing rant this week on her account on X, the world's largest purveyor of child sexual abuse materials..."
"Amira Zairi, a self-professed “AI educator” and “ambassador” for Adobe, LeonardoAI, and TripoAI, posted a scathing rant this week on her account on X, the world's largest purveyor of child sexual abuse materials..."
January 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Let's start framing it this way:
"Amira Zairi, a self-professed “AI educator” and “ambassador” for Adobe, LeonardoAI, and TripoAI, posted a scathing rant this week on her account on X, the world's largest purveyor of child sexual abuse materials..."
"Amira Zairi, a self-professed “AI educator” and “ambassador” for Adobe, LeonardoAI, and TripoAI, posted a scathing rant this week on her account on X, the world's largest purveyor of child sexual abuse materials..."
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January 13, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Important: New Data for Progress poll finds majorities would back prosecution of the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, and believe his use of force was not justified:
January 13, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Important: New Data for Progress poll finds majorities would back prosecution of the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, and believe his use of force was not justified:
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It would be a mistake to see Trumpism as authoritarianism imposed on an unwilling nation, as opposed to authoritarianism implemented in a nation with a plurality that is already made up of authoritarian bootlickers who created the context for Trumpism to thrive.
January 13, 2026 at 3:52 PM
It would be a mistake to see Trumpism as authoritarianism imposed on an unwilling nation, as opposed to authoritarianism implemented in a nation with a plurality that is already made up of authoritarian bootlickers who created the context for Trumpism to thrive.
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He shot a mother in the face three times after she said “I’m not mad.”
Bovino on the officer who killed Renee Good: "Hats off to that ICE agent"
January 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
He shot a mother in the face three times after she said “I’m not mad.”
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They don't seem to realize that the video of them abusing a legal observer is probably worse than whatever video the legal observer had already obtained of them.
New video shows ICE agents detaining a US citizen legal observer in Minneapolis.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
The agents smashed his car window, dragged him out, and placed a knee on his neck.
January 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM
They don't seem to realize that the video of them abusing a legal observer is probably worse than whatever video the legal observer had already obtained of them.
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Democrats so often forget that they can influence public opinion.
if democrats came out today as a whole for "abolish ice" that number would jump to 60 or more, they still fail to grasp how powerful a unifying message behind an intent with momentum is
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Democrats so often forget that they can influence public opinion.
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REMINDER: The Trump administration was required by law to release all the Epstein files by Dec 19 and still has not released 99% of the files
January 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
REMINDER: The Trump administration was required by law to release all the Epstein files by Dec 19 and still has not released 99% of the files
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I cannot emphasize how much “be the news” is the opposite of what I was taught about how to be a good journalist and strikes me as an excellent way to churn out elite solipsism that has nothing to do with the public interest and everything to do with self promotion www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/b...
‘We Need to Be the News’: Inside Bari Weiss’s Bumpy Revamp at CBS
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 1:59 PM
I cannot emphasize how much “be the news” is the opposite of what I was taught about how to be a good journalist and strikes me as an excellent way to churn out elite solipsism that has nothing to do with the public interest and everything to do with self promotion www.nytimes.com/2026/01/13/b...
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American law enforcement‘s message is “treat us like we’re in the first picture or we’ll put you in the second picture”
January 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM
American law enforcement‘s message is “treat us like we’re in the first picture or we’ll put you in the second picture”
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The public sentiment on ICE is rapidly souring and any Democratic politician who still has a finger in the wind should be getting the message clearly now.
Trump and Miller’s rampage is wildly unpopular. This Admin’s approach is a failure of a political project.
January 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The public sentiment on ICE is rapidly souring and any Democratic politician who still has a finger in the wind should be getting the message clearly now.
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Actually, I'd say they're even worse.
Jim Clark and Bull Connor largely focused their abuse and assaults on African Americans who were taking part in public civil rights demonstrations.
Greg Bovino is invading private homes and workplaces looking for his victims.
Jim Clark and Bull Connor largely focused their abuse and assaults on African Americans who were taking part in public civil rights demonstrations.
Greg Bovino is invading private homes and workplaces looking for his victims.
We must stress: The only violence is coming from CBP/ICE. They are rioting in the face of sustained nonviolent protests by thousands of Americans across the country.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
They are today’s Alabama State Troopers at the Selma bridge. They are Bull Connor’s police with firehoses in Birmingham.
Protester blinded, skull fractured by DHS agent during Santa Ana demonstration, family says
January 13, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Actually, I'd say they're even worse.
Jim Clark and Bull Connor largely focused their abuse and assaults on African Americans who were taking part in public civil rights demonstrations.
Greg Bovino is invading private homes and workplaces looking for his victims.
Jim Clark and Bull Connor largely focused their abuse and assaults on African Americans who were taking part in public civil rights demonstrations.
Greg Bovino is invading private homes and workplaces looking for his victims.
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ICE just broke a woman’s windows and yanked her out of her car at Park and 34 in Minneapolis. This is after a crowd gathered while ICE raided a home.
January 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM
ICE just broke a woman’s windows and yanked her out of her car at Park and 34 in Minneapolis. This is after a crowd gathered while ICE raided a home.
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New: Police have released info about millions of surveillance targets nationwide from thousands of different police departments because of a public records redaction error in Flock data. Reveals active police investigations, border patrol & ICE targets, lots more:
www.404media.co/police-unmas...
www.404media.co/police-unmas...
Police Unmask Millions of Surveillance Targets Because of Flock Redaction Error
Flock is going after a website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com that has collated public records files released by police.
www.404media.co
January 13, 2026 at 3:46 PM
New: Police have released info about millions of surveillance targets nationwide from thousands of different police departments because of a public records redaction error in Flock data. Reveals active police investigations, border patrol & ICE targets, lots more:
www.404media.co/police-unmas...
www.404media.co/police-unmas...
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I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
January 11, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I just found out last night that the $50k enrollment bonus only pays out after 5 years of service, and reader, the laugh I let out when I read that woke the dog from across the house. These absolute fucking grapes aren't seeing a dime of that money. No way they can ride out 5 years of this job.
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A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate