Parker has become a regular visitor to the Idaho statehouse since 2018, when he was released after serving 18 months in pre-trial detention on federal charges.Parker has become a regular visitor to the Idaho statehouse since 2018, when he was released after serving 18 months in pre-trial detention on federal charges.Upstairs in the gallery that day, Parker was stunned by the welcome.
By the time Parker emerged from his 18-month detention, he said, the Three Percenters had atomized into more than a dozen smaller groups fanned out across Idaho. With name recognition from the Bundy ranch and street cred for beating federal charges, Parker was uniquely positioned to lead a new era.Members of the Real 3%ers Idaho stand watch during a convoy protection drill in western Idaho in January.
No matter how measured the political speech, she said, there's always the implicit threat of violence. In anything-goes 2020, Parker is not extreme enough for militia compatriots who are open to working with Proud Boys, white nationalists, or the"boogaloo bois" calling for violent revolution. And among the old guard, there's wariness about the spotlight he draws to the movement, said Amy Cooter, a Vanderbilt University sociologist who studies right-wing militia groups and has interviewed members for years.
For a while, Andrea pleaded with her husband to leave town and start over somewhere new. Parker said moments like the applause at the Capitol helped to convince her that they still had supporters. Not only were people listening, Parker reassured her,"they were understanding.""It didn't click right away, but something started to form in my head. That we had an opportunity that we were either going to use or not use. And I hate passing opportunities," Parker said.
Not cool.
Update: he assaulted two women and an old man at a protest the other day!
MaraLiasson Is this the same 'journalistic' kabal that said it would not cover the Hunter Biden story because it is not a story ? Yeah , your lack of integrity is showing.
This is certainly a result of Party over Country.
Yup, another one qualifies to run on the Grand ol Fascist Party ticket.
Shameful.
Meets the Republican criteria: no morals, no principles, no ethics. He'll fit reich in.
Oh my god
Trump loves guys like this.
Section 3 of the 14th amendment! Anyone! Anyone... Congress along with the senate must both allow it by a 2 third majority, otherwise it's unconstitutional for him to even run.
Wondering if anyone at the npr dev team is working on audible. Both streaming, app, and third party, time out within seconds (without fail) making it impossible to listen. 🙏🏼
Militia does not belong into politics. They are armed groups of criminals who thinks of only destruction and genocide. Nobody wants someone like that idiot running for government. Most of my friends are in the military and they all will defend the United States and against them.
An unqualified criminal running for (R) office is spot on brand for the corrupt, historical failure of the ideology of conservatism.
i’m actually fine w/ this. might be the safest place for him. at the end of the day, these people just want to be on tv. get him on payroll and he’ll just campaign all day and eat w/ donors all night until he dies. and he’s prob not much dumber than the ones we already have...
The term 'militia' in this instance is an example of lazy, uninformed reporting. Parker and others like him are insurrectionists. They are not recognized in the Constitution as members of militias.
“Belongs in prison”? He should fit right into American government.
'militia' must be the politically correct and polite term for 'domestic terrorist group' in this scenario
Just because he’s considered an extremist doesn’t make it true. And if he wasn’t convicted, in America, that makes him NOT GUILTY. Perhaps you need a civics lesson.
He didn’t “beat” felony charges. He was acquitted. Unlike your beloved Antifa, he didn’t murder anyone this year.
Militia Leader Known As The 'Bundy Ranch Sniper' Seeks A New Title: State Senator
Another white terrorist is what he is 🤮 Running as a Republican because that’s what the GOP accepts just like they accepted a celebrity clown 🤡 DumpTrump2020 VOTEOUTGOP
The party of felons
He is the last thing Idaho needs. I hope Idaho knows it.
Hunter Biden’s emails show a compromised Democrat candidate
So a person that has been cleared of all charges is running for state senate. What's the story here?
Of course, he is.
Idaho: a little bit liberal in the middle around Boise, 2ndary to escapees from California but full of gun nut, anti-government, lunatic whitey boys scattered around everywhere else. Don’t let the pretty scenery lure you
Can we stop with the 'Militia Leader' euphemism and just call a terrorist a 'terrorist'?
Well...you know....Idaho, the (Red) Potato State.
Defund NPR
WHITE GANG LEADER****
“Eric Parker is a terrorist” There, fixed it for you.
Please correct your article. He is a domestic terrorist.
Why was he found not guilty?
only in amerikkka
It's not a militia and it never was so stop calling it that. It's a terrorist group. Calling it anything else lends legitimacy to their cause and their premise for existing.
Good article on who he is.. But not really telling the readers what he believes in. You make it sound like a new suit is all you need to be legitimate. Lets hear what his political goals and ideals are. Also curious to know who funds him..Also what does GOP leaders say ?
Does he realizes what would happen if that was an african American who took aim at feds. Chances are he wouldn't be able to run for office........ Militarized militas give the illusion of empowerment that those with low self-esteem crave. And even the illusion of power currupts
How is that relative when you defunded the police
tyharbs Uh, forgot to add, from a Gag just in case you want to stay in your gutter! Got it? 👽
tyharbs White Trash ! 🏳️🌈💙
MaraLiasson He must be doing something right.
If he's anti-government and becomes part of the government and and
Frickin’ Idaho 😔
so anti-gov’t guy wants be...in gov’t. wth.
Text-Only npr : Militia Leader Known As The 'Bundy Ranch Sniper' Seeks A New Title: State Senator
you frequently use the term “militia leader” to describe someone who is actually a “domestic terrorist.” Please do better.
Got my vote. Now cover Hunter.
That's the problem, this scumbag SHOULD be in Federal Prison and never be able own guns again.
That’s a funny way to spell terrorist.
There are no legal private militias in all 50 states. So headline should read 'unlawful malitia' Some state allow unorganized groups but they are not recognized as legal or a militia. National guards are the only legal militia in every state.
A Republican! Well knock me over with a feather.
Democrats elected a KKK member into congress... think about that one.
the only people that belong in prison are Joe Biden and NPR for corruption and treasonous acts against the American people
The Republican Party, the part of white supremacy, he’ll win just watch
Time for AlternativeDOJ FBI to label him and his group as DomesticTerrorists
jjmacnab Did you know about this?
Either he goes or all of Idaho goes tbh
Had he been black and done the same thing he would be serving time in prison. White terrorist also have a nice privilege package
Another example of the GOP losing their way and wandering into the political wilderness. *All people who are “3 Percenters” are morons.
theProgEqualist extremist wants to be a senator
He's not a 'militia leader'. He's the head of a homegrown terrorist cell. Do better, .
PLEASE stop calling terrorists 'militia leaders.' Damn. They are terrorists. You may also say domestic terrorists. Still terrorists.
He is not a militia leader; he is the leader of a domestic terrorist cell. Please stop referring to white supremacist groups as militia.
NO
go_finger Militia leader who became a politician
Here's where to donate to his Democratic opponent, Michelle Stennett
Geez, nice job Idaho.
White in America...what a glorious thing to be...
In Idaho, he'll probably win...
Decent common sense people have to be smarter. Watch out for slow moving coup.
Looks like, 'The Ted Bundy Raper.'
go_finger I mean government pays for NPR so it's kinda looking like government is actually a stupid thing to keep around 💁♀️
He’ll win. Because we have lost all sense of decency and shame.
Of course a militia leader known as the “Bundy Ranch Sniper” is a republican. What else would they be
Thats what the GOP represents now.
America you are a hell of a country.
Antifa has been committing acts of terrorism for 5 months now but this is the “real threat”. Yeah. Sure.
Yet 12 year old Black kids are murdered by police for playing in the park and Black people are imprisoned for being addicts.
Idaho...where the scenery is as beautiful as the people are ugly (inside, at least).
Tiger King ran for president. May this have the same outcome.
This is America!
This dude is mainstream GOP now
Yikes!
White privilege in action
Republican? Then he’s just a scumbag
“Militia”
Y’all misspelled DOMESTIC TERRORIST.
Domestic terrorist?
He’s a terrorist when he doesn’t get his way 🎶🎶🎶🧚🏾♂️
Love the framing to cast guilt. He 'beat the charges' not that he was found not guilty or that charges were dropped, but that he must be guilty and just got away with it. Lovely bias on display here.
And is the one reported to shoot at federal authorities on federal land I assume by his name.
Hahaha! You really think THIS is the elephant in the room!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
With a description like this his seat is guaranteed! Idaho
Defund NPR DefundNPR
Distraction
Only shows Feds did a bad job or really didn’t have the evidence to support their charges. He’d get my vote before any of the socialists and communists in our democrat party!
So he’s a terrorist?
Terrorist* leader
Idaho is beautiful state filled with shitty people
Terrorists, not militia. We are going to see a rise of these types of groups after trump is thrown out of office, get the terminology correct.
buh bye, Shnitler.
What the hell is happening in Idaho where we have to have an underground militant group. Is there some top secret Sasquatch attack going on there? What’s he protecting our freedom to have 9 Walmart’s instead of 8? militia proudboys
It doesn't matter what the Republicans call it, the US is being discussed internationally. Now either get your 💩 and post real news, or don't bother... Dems are making a fool out of themselves.
White privilege
Great article. It was surprising to discover his support of the BLM movement and rejection of white supremacists. Presents a more nuanced view of the man. However, he seems to relish the attention of being a 'leader', which is his biggest problem.
Watch and wait to see what kind of support he garnishes.... That is the real indicator of the mental health of his state
DemCastID DemCast
This is the elephant in the room.
Not guilty is well not guilty.
PelicanRaptor
This is the GOP base. A domestic terrorist.
true domestic threat are the warmongering Neocons/Neoliberals
Childhood me in history class: 'How did societies just collapse and disappear?' 2020: 'Let me show you.'
To be American is to be anti-government. To be pro government is to be pro human deceit and corruption.
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There is a lot of craziness where I live in Florida, but I am never going to Idaho.
Not a militia -- It's domestic terrorism.
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I know one conservative Republican who became a school board member and learned a thing or two. It's possible that even this guy could learn something if he is elected. But let's hope he doesn't get elected. Nor that laurenboebert gets elected. Scary.
Sounds like he might do a good job.
There is no Republican party it's an authoritarian party now and they're accepting everybody the more the merrier of his kind
He's a terrorist.
Joe Biden belongs in prison Joe Biden better known as 'the big guy' was getting kickbacks from companies in China from Hunter Biden's dirty dealings. And that's not big news? If this was Trump we would not be hearing the end of it. Chinese media!
Why are you waiting my time
Anti-government extremist becoming an employee of the government...not at all ironic.
Imagine if this was a Black or Brown person with a stockpile of weapons who was seen as anti-govt by authorities. The media wouldn't say militia etc. It would be terrorist cell etc. Media sources like are enablers of systemicracism
And you won’t cover hunter Biden....
The gist of this article is intended to say to you, Republicans are nutty. This is called subliminal incitement journalism, and it was a vicious successful tool used by Reich Minister Joseph Goebbels in Deutschland 1930s and 40s...
Terrifying
All the best to Mr. Parker.
sheesh! Please stop using the term “militia” for these groups. They have nothing to do with the 2nd amendment!
Man who hates government wants to become member of...the government?
'It's not a militia threat it's a promise. We will defend our property and lives'. With the rhetoric coming out of the radical left this stuff HAS to be clear. That is all it is. Cops do exactly the same thing. If you have no intention of doing them harm no worries, at all
yikes
There’s a reason why militias are mentioned in the constitution and we wouldn’t have a country without them. Now the FakeNewsMedia wants to demonize them and use fake racism to drive their hatred for America forward. NPR is the EnemyOfThePeople FakeNews HateNews DefundNPR
This is a story nobody cares about and I thought you guys didn't print that stuff?
If you oppose the government or popular opinion in the slightest way, you are a domestic terrorist and extremist.
And he’s still not as corrupt as Joe Biden.
White Terrorists live right next door
At least he' not burning down our cities, like BLM protestors.
I call it every body broke mind set in the room!
*Terrorist
Y’all love this story lmao
Young King.
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