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Eric Ellis

@eleellis.bsky.social
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Fond of books, books, books, movies, great music, especially rock and roll, and an unabashed liberal, father of four daughters, fascinated by nature and just trying to figure it all out while remaining upright.

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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 29m
and not because of the great work these two did. Both of them need to go regardless; they have not served us well at all. They simply are not the fighters we need. Especially @chuckschumer.com & his "tough letters." Instead, just watch; both will do whatever they can to stay in power.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 29m
Sorry to have to state this, but if the November elections go our way, then these two will be taking an undeserved victory lap & act as if they are the reason Democrats did well, but the brutal truth is, Democrats are in this good position because of the incompetence & horrible tenure of the R's,
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
From the Cinemablend website: This is not fake, but it makes one wonder how anyone could approve a headline like this to be posted?
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Oh, wow. Thank you for stating the damn obvious. Now, grow a spine.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
I'll believe it when it happens because I believe they made it perfectly clear to her what would happen if she opens her fish-hook mouth.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
One of my favorite pastels from my departed wildlife artist father, Monte Ellis.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I love both honey bees and hummingbirds, but hummingbird feeder manufacturers still can't (or won't) produce feeders that are truly bee-resistant. I am in awe of the one woman on YouTube who posts videos of her huge number of hummingbirds from California, which creates such envy here in Illinois.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
accept Sociology as a minor or major (like me) because one will then learn how American culture is truly going backwards & rapidly so. RIP Émile Durkheim, because nothing you found or studied applies to today's America.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Watching this clown show would be so amusing if the consequences were not so serious. Frankly, I wish I were independently wealthy so I could do that - but then I'd be an asshole like so many others. My advice to any college-age person is: DO NOT take theoretical sociology courses or
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
As the father of four daughters, each day I grow more & more perplexed regarding the continued treatment of women in our country. I really wish they could bond more & become the powerful force that they could be - I get that collectively it is not their fault, but if they did, it would be wonderful.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
used & who has access to the data. Otherwise, some viral event will be like Willie Horton (Bush-Dukakis) on steroids that will be used to hammer the "weak on crime libtards." I'm not suggesting doing nothing, but do things wisely based upon past political experiences.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
some sort of extraordinary event that captures the entire nation. Or, could have if used. If anything, what Wash Dems should be doing is crafting very specific legislation regarding their usage & not outright bans. They need to add severe & strict penalties for their misuse & limit how they are
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I keep expressing this - Congressional Democrats should take a back seat on this & make Rethugs lead the charge & here is why: this could come back to bite Dems in the rear end later on because sooner or later (& it just happened in my area), these cameras are going to be instrumental in
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
One thing I can add is how pleasurable it is knowing at the time how something is going to stay with you for the rest of your life & continue to raise joy within yourself every time you think of it.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I hope you are well, and you keep fighting and somehow find whatever it takes to keep your fires burning.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I think if there is one criminal case we do not want to learn of more details, it is this one.
cri.final
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The words in this post indicate that we on the Left STILL do not get these MAGA Cult members: this guy will not give one shit about this blunder. Not one. When are we going to learn these pricks are beyond humiliation? For further proof, recall POS Markwayne Mullin cowering behind seats on 1-6.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
And here we go again - more of the placing this administration on super duper double probation & then the crowing about as if it is a goddamned win. My reply is "so effing what." Nothing is going to happen until some judge actually does something, but we seem to be satiated by meaningless "wins."
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Another hummingbird sculpture from my departed father, Monte Ellis (monteellis.wordpress.com). He was a wildlife artist & conservationist who passed in 2009. More of his artwork & inspirations can be read about on the listed Wordpress site.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Actually, someone needs to do a cartoon where citizens are getting hit with this man's urine, because we are the ones paying for all this mess. Not this grifter.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
My bet is it will only focus on Democratic favorable people and not a single person on the right.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
one admirable and decent quality when it comes to Donald Trump and his behavior, past and present. Just one. Never has any Republican, Conservative, or MAGA person been able to do so. Not a single one, and because there is not a single one they can offer.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
relations in the US. The only thing Obama did was expose, again, how deeply racism in this country still remains. What he did do was bend over backwards to avoid seeming to be partial to people of color. Donald Trump has only exploited it while weaponizing it even more. Secondly, tell me of
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
When it comes to these two men, I've asked two questions of those on the right many times, & each time, NONE of them have been able to offer a rational, accurate, or logical answer. Not one. These are the two questions: First, tell me how Barack Obama's behavior or policies exacerbated race
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
My goodness, I had no idea of that guy's background ( even though he made valid points). Should have done better research on him.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
clearly shows how it happened. Also, keep in mind that the bust created in the video is made of a more malleable material that exaggerates the elasticity & extensibility of the human ear. I doubt anyone here will even watch such a thing, but they should, especially for those who believe in science.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
don't know the background of this image, just use a browser to search for "Willie Horton ad."
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
their use in the apprehension of a suspect who shot two small children. I'm not suggesting we ignore misconduct or the misuse of these cameras, but instead prevent such behavior in the first place, especially with very harsh penalties for misuse. But let the Republicans carry this fight. If you
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This is one of the reasons why I suggest Democrats take a back seat to the fight over Flock cameras, because sooner or later, a horrendous incident that goes viral may be weaponized regarding the use of these cameras. In fact, just this past weekend in our area, local authorities are praising
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
All I can suggest is from a fan from the 70s, don't read her autobiography - it may change your perspective of her & possibly not for the better. I did & it changed mine quite a bit & not in a good way.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
And at the end of the day, white women put this POS back in office. How any woman can support this "man" is beyond me.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Wow. One of the most difficult & best films I've seen in a while. So powerful, but troubling to watch. Olivia Colman's portrayal shows why she is so respected, & Eddie Marsan - wow. Peter Mullan is wonderful as always. Be forewarned: very difficult to watch, with very troubling depictions.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I appreciate that you give brief summaries of what you link to. Best wishes.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I think that is going to be one of their stock answers going forward - just like Johnson does.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Do you feel as if Washington Dems are doing enough to hang him around their necks Like an anchor like they need to do? I'm not feeling it.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Possibly, it could have been a person with mental illness, too.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
point is, let them do the largest amount work & don't do it for them. I'm not suggesting doing nothing, but let them get out in front of it, & not because it is a temporary popular thing to do. They will use it against us later. This is a flash in the pan that could extinguish fast & not burn long.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
by these devices & the Republicans WILL use it to hammer Democrats. For example, imagine a young girl is abducted, raped & murdered & it is learned one of these cameras could have prevented that or solved it. Or, imagine if some terrorist committed an act of terrorism, killing many Americans. My
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Another point about Flock cameras is this: Democrats should take a back seat & let Republicans do the heavy lifting because what could happen is some very high-profile horrible crime or incident may occur that captures the attention of the entire country that could have been prevented or solved
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What we need is a bunch of reporters like ABC's former Sam Donaldson & more reporters with a spine & away from legacy media. I simply can't believe the shit this administration gets away with, especially when, decades ago, more reporters were like a dog with a bone.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
how the Right will use that as a massive cudgel. We all know how the Right behaves & how they would use such a thing to their benefit. Instead, strict legislation should be proposed & ANYONE who abuses their use should be punished very harshly. Just something to consider.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Let me make this point about Flock cameras & a danger to the Left that no one is anticipating: if we are not careful, the disavowing of them may come back to bite us in the ass because imagine if there is some child abduction/killing where such a device could have solved the case &
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Someone posted emails from the two earlier. He is in them, but again, Massie knows how much money Musk is dumping into the Republican Party. Besides, he votes with the adjudicated rapist over ninety percent of the time. I imagine in one way, all the names he did read are previously well known.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Here is something else many are overlooking & to me, it brings in questions regarding Massie's integrity & intentions that no one is talking about: why did he not name Elon Musk? My belief is he KNOWS how much Musk is putting forth to elect Republicans. Frankly, Massie is not our friend.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Tonight, I've been seeing memes where Rep. T. Massie (R) released a bunch of names in these files. Frankly, we on the Left are being fooled by Massie & here is why: if he really cares about all these victims, why didn't he release Musk's name as well? Money to Republicans; that is why.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
I read a piece a while ago that the oil in Venezuela is the dirtiest oil around & in need of more intense refining that the US is incapable of doing due to how badly it destroys refineries & equipment. Wish I had saved the link. I'll try to find it.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
deaths. Sorry for being so long-winded, but the misuse of forensic science, evidence, & other things gets a bit under my skin. Oh, & yes, I have seen many injuries & deaths caused by high-velocity projectiles. In fact, too many.
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
for decades - from Ron Brown (Clinton's Sec of Commerce killed in a plane crash) to Vince Foster. Recall that a reflective glitch on an X-ray allowed the Right to peddle Brown had been shot prior to the crash. Foster's firearm suicide was full of lying right-wing conjecture regarding firearm
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Eric Ellis @eleellis.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
through their incompetence. THAT is the reason the investigation has likely stopped. Not only that, most people have no idea of the logistics involved in presidential public appearances. Lastly, I have been fighting the ignorant misapplication of beliefs when it comes to forensic science
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