Reposted by Tom Parkerfairmountjack.bsky.social @fairmountjack.bsky.social · 15/10/2026This is great until the Phillies announce that they're bringing in Kevin Long and Bobby Dickerson to coach the hitting and defense 011 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 11/10/2026If Sirianni is still the coach when they land in Philly, we know they’re tanking on purpose. 010 1
Reposted by Tom ParkerAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 09/10/2026This thing has made me go do a lot of reading tonight, and the Wikipedia page about the last public execution in the United States is well-written. It was Rainey Bethea, a Black man hanged in front of a crowd of 20,000 in 1936, a spectacle which embarrassed Kentucky enough that they ended hangings. 412417838 2.4K
Reposted by Tom ParkerBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The news just since I left work: -A planned livestream of an execution by firing squad -Trump basically trying to incite a pogrom against Somalis Nothing mysterious or complicated about what's happening. 391855420 1.9K
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 03/10/2026static.klipy.comChernobyl: Not Great, Not Terrible QuoteAlt: Chernobyl: Not Great, Not Terrible 031 3
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026That was a last FU from Mattingly to the front office on his way out the door. Can’t blame him. 020 2
Reposted by Tom ParkerLpeterp @lpeterp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026NOTE: these positions are now CENTER in the US... 18861552134 6.2K
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I mean, he’s been saying it since the 1980s. www.bbc.com/news/world-u...bbc.comDonald Trump's nuclear fixation - from the 1980s to nowThe president's recent nuclear sabre-rattling shouldn't be viewed as an isolated incident. 080 8
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is why the AI companies are conducting a sustained PR campaign about how dangerous and inevitable their own products are. The only way they can keep this afloat is by convincing governments to spend themselves into oblivion in an AI arms race. 000 0
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Agreed. I wonder what happened with Bowlan, though. He was up in the 5th with runners on, but Mattingly went to McFarlane in the 6th instead, leaving Duran with potentially three innings to cover. It wouldn’t be the first time Mattingly warmed up a guy and didn’t use him, but I fear he’s hurt again. 001 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Probably for the DraftKings and FanDuel crowd. I’m guessing there is a protocol for when you’re supposed to announce a pitcher as an opener, much as there are rules for reporting injuries and lineups in advance. 000 0
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Anyone on the 40-man is covered by the MLB CBA, meaning they can’t play in the minors next year during a lockout or strike. The Phils would also need MLB approval for an exception to add him to the playoff roster since he wasn’t on the 40-man before Sept. 1. 100 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026We have dumb managerial decisions to the east, west, south, and north…static.klipy.comDonald Rumsfeld DanceALT: Donald Rumsfeld Dance 010 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Let’s not forget that we couldn’t call up a AAA pitcher to help with this game because we are afraid of losing Rafael Marchan and his .099 batting average. His last plate appearance was 9/12 (and only 3 total since being recalled 9/1). 010 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Don’t worry. We still have Vibes Master Garrett Stubbs, who will almost certainly be on the mound before the night is through. 110 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Third time (at least) this season with first and third or bases loaded and one out, Mattingly plays the middle infield way in instead of double play depth and they rip a ball where Turner should have been playing. Mattingly should he fired before the finale. Absolutely inexcusable. 010 1
Reposted by Tom ParkerThe Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Insider trading cannot be covered by presidential immunity. There is no way to justify it. It must be challenged and taken back to the court. 210947 109
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 12/09/2026In slight defense of Raley, Mattingly also had him warm up in the 10th, didn’t use him against Olson (so why was he up at all?), and then had him warm up again and come in later. A true masterclass from Donnie Baseball. 010 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 12/09/2026It’s unreal that Mattingly keeps going to Raley over Mayza at this point. Bullpen mismanagement costs us another game. 111 1
Reposted by Tom ParkerDawn Summers real or fake @dawnsummers.bsky.social · 23/08/2026If you can find common ground with Jared kusher, but not zohran mamdani, you shouldn't be in democratic leadership 20384972228 8.5K
Reposted by Tom ParkerRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I’ve been saying it longer than this, but this was nearly 8 months ago. 591694363 1.7K
Reposted by Tom ParkerRadley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 20/08/2026When your government says it’s planning to open multiple prisons that will house up to 3,000 children, it’s time to demand a new government. There is no context in which this is legitimate or acceptable. 7333491543 3.3K
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The note Dems need to keep hitting is that there’s one set of rules for us “little folks” and another for elites like Mitch McConnell, who has voted repeatedly against various types of medical and family leave. We can’t simply no-show our jobs for months at a time without consequence like they can. 060 6
Reposted by Tom ParkerRyan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 18/08/2026The MMR vaccine is one half of a milliliter and these people are all liars 25616127 616
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I guess that isn’t necessarily included in the “veteran leadership” package we bought. 000 0
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026You have to love party “leadership” that starts every sentence with “I” instead of “we.” 101 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Someone explain to me why JT is calling for slider after slider from Painter to lefties? He has no command of it and it’s generally been terrible for him against lefties. Fastball and changeup mix to lefties has been much more effective the last couple times out. 130 3
Reposted by Tom ParkerRyan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 16/08/2026The same people who want you to show specialized government ID to vote in popular elections don’t think you need to show *proof of life* to vote in the *United States Senate* 151293393 1.3K
Reposted by Tom ParkerRadley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 14/08/2026A bunch of cops cheering at a political rally — in uniform — as the president and AG endorse a candidate and attack their political opponents is not normal. And it is not okay. 31972222287 7.2K
Reposted by Tom ParkerMatt Ortega @mattortega.com · 13/08/2026Just setting our money on fire for no reason at all.wsj.comExclusive | Trump Orders Navy to Restore Old Technology in Aircraft Carriers, Costing BillionsThe Navy spent years fighting the president’s push to go back to steam catapults. 46400130 400
Reposted by Tom ParkerJudd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 13/08/20261. Mitch McConnell suffered a fall on June 14 and has not been in the Senate for two months. But he's continued to get paid his salary of 174K/year. Since he entered the Senate in 1985, McConnell has voted against creating or expanding medical leave — paid and unpaid — at least 23 times. 24584213877 8.4K
Reposted by Tom ParkerJen Keane @zenbuffy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026I'm loathe to share this man, but this one is personal. My masters thesis was on the MMR controversy, so believe me when I say that this path of separation of the MMR will result in nothing but increased sales of too-small coffins, and children with life-altering medical conditions. 542003640 2K
Reposted by Tom ParkerArs Technica @arstechnica.com · 12/08/2026What makes this destruction extra painful is that it doesn’t have to be this way—non-destructive book-scanning technology has existed since 2009, which AI firms could use if they were willing to slow down and invest in the process.arstechnica.comBooksellers suspect AI firms are buying and then destroying rare booksAI firms quietly bulk buying rare books face resistance from booksellers. 714679 146
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Linus looks concerned about the use of child labor here. 000 0
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Of all the dangers created by sports betting, this is the one that gets Congress animated? 000 0
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 06/08/2026static.klipy.comNirvana: Oh Well, Whatever, NevermindAlt: Nirvana: Oh Well, Whatever, Nevermind 010 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Can’t give up on this one yet. Nats’ bullpen is worse than ours.static.klipy.comBelieve MotivationALT: Believe Motivation 100 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Same issue, but you’re right, that’s a fair possibility. 010 1
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026100 percent agreed, but asking him to do it on the fly during a playoff race is tough. Trea hasn’t played the outfield in a decade. 110 1
Reposted by Tom ParkerDr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 02/08/2026I worked for New York’s largest medical center at the start of the pandemic. There were morgue trucks on the streets. They set up emergency medical tents in Central Park. Healthcare worker colleagues died. It is horrific that RFK Jr is on national TV lying that ICUs were empty. 22662983010336 29.8K
Reposted by Tom ParkerSecretary of Defense Rock @sodrock.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Still can’t over the fact that the president of the United States just told an entire state to pound sand after getting cyberattacked by a foreign adversary because they didn’t vote for him and it was treated like a Tuesday lol 17776021798 7.6K
Reposted by Tom ParkerRandi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 25/07/2026I'm sorry. "ICE facility for kids" should be where this loses everyone. WTF, America? 731605560 1.6K
Tom Parker @coloneltom.bsky.social · 27/07/2026static.klipy.comJared Keeso Asks 'Fer What?!'Alt: Jared Keeso as Shoresy asks 'Fer What?!' 000 0
Reposted by Tom ParkerJonathan Harris @jonathan-a-thon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026He's quite possibly one of the worst people to have ever lived. 3413512635 3.5K
Reposted by Tom ParkerSpooky Back From The Dead Lazarus @jlazarus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026You might get sick of hearing this but if he keeps doing it I'm gonna keep saying it: this is an unconstitutional impoundment, violating both Congress' Article I spending authority and the 1974 Impoundment Control act, and immediately impeachable. 11961552224 6.2K
Reposted by Tom ParkerJon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 21/07/2026🚨Caught on camera: Ken Paxton PANICS when asked about owning 15 homes worth $9 million on a $153,000 government salary. Paxton dodges, stammers, then says “I’d like to keep today to law enforcement!” Classic Paxton—refuses to answer, cuts the presser short. Texans deserve better. 1374175176364 17.5K
![Hanna placed the noose around Bethea's neck, adjusted it, and then signaled to Hash to pull the trigger. Instead, Hash, who was drunk, did nothing. Hanna shouted at Hash, "Do it!" A deputy then leaned onto the trigger, which sprang the trap door. citation needed! Bethea fell 8 feet (2.4 m), and his neck was instantly broken.
Afterward, two doctors confirmed he was dead.
His body was taken to Andrew & Wheatley
Funeral Home. Icitation needed! He wanted his body to be sent to his sister in South Carolina so that she could arrange for him to be interred next to his father, but against these wishes, he was buried in a pauper's grave at Owensboro Cemetery (also known as City Cemetery and
"Potter's Field") in Owensboro. 14]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreiafwdmp63odeydunst4aizjbnunnu5s26f6bk22yqg6drbdmutqf4)
![It was estimated that a crowd of about 20,000 people gathered to watch the execution.!9! One man, 36-year-old Leonard A. Peters, was killed in a car accident while driving to Owensboro to witness the hanging. Three others, including his wife, were injured. 15. Afterwards, Hanna complained that Hash should not have been allowed to perform the execution in his drunken
condition. Hanna further said it was the worst display he experienced in the 70 hangings he had supervised. citation needed]
The spot where the scaffold stood
(approximately 37.775248° -87.116462°) is now part of a drop-off/pick-up lane in front of the Owensboro Convention Center. citation needed]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreidewrh2r7x4l3whf3llsqoenslqugawxzj3p43gflsa5pd4zqmuhi)
