Aaron H. Ellis
@aaronhughellis.bsky.social
I’ve started watching Elementary. Absolutely loving it.
It’d also absolutely fry the brains of the right people. An Asian Watson? A trans Ms Hudson?! A DRUG-ADDICT HOLMES?!?!
It’d also absolutely fry the brains of the right people. An Asian Watson? A trans Ms Hudson?! A DRUG-ADDICT HOLMES?!?!
February 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM
I’ve started watching Elementary. Absolutely loving it.
It’d also absolutely fry the brains of the right people. An Asian Watson? A trans Ms Hudson?! A DRUG-ADDICT HOLMES?!?!
It’d also absolutely fry the brains of the right people. An Asian Watson? A trans Ms Hudson?! A DRUG-ADDICT HOLMES?!?!
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February 17, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Farage backstage: “Look at the fuckin’ state of yas…”
Main takeaway from Reform's big top team presser: confirmed that Nigel Farage is still their only decent public speaker. The others can't get a coherent sentence out.
February 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Farage backstage: “Look at the fuckin’ state of yas…”
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The Next Top Model documentary is wild
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Next Top Model documentary is wild
Trump is the first protection racketeer in history to encourage his victims to better arm themselves
My basic thesis about allied proliferation risk at this moment is that we'll see a lot more deliberate latency-seeking (and the odds of proliferation over longer time horizons have grown). Latency confers bargaining advantages with a post-Trump US (in addition to hedging durable America First-ism).
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Trump is the first protection racketeer in history to encourage his victims to better arm themselves
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Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
February 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
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So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM
So much of Bluesky can be explained by it having one population whose primary mode of interaction is jokes and another population who have taken a vow against ever getting a joke.
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Since the government is about to introduce a social media ban for under-16s based largely on vibes – and Jonathan Haidt's shitty book – in the hopes it boosts its popularity (it won't), I'll re-up this.
If we're banning under-16s, why not over-60s?
If we're banning under-16s, why not over-60s?
On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
February 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Since the government is about to introduce a social media ban for under-16s based largely on vibes – and Jonathan Haidt's shitty book – in the hopes it boosts its popularity (it won't), I'll re-up this.
If we're banning under-16s, why not over-60s?
If we're banning under-16s, why not over-60s?
“Boxer has been sunsetted. With much sadness.”
February 15, 2026 at 9:24 PM
“Boxer has been sunsetted. With much sadness.”
You ever think about that one chord that just absolutely captures heartbreak and lovelorn when Rick sees Ilsa again?
You ever stop and think about CASABLANCA? You ever stop and think about "Welcome back to the fight, this time, I know our side will win?" You ever think about a bar full of people defiantly singing La Marseillaise, played by a soundstage full of Jewish refugees? You ever think about CASABLANCA??????
February 15, 2026 at 4:14 PM
You ever think about that one chord that just absolutely captures heartbreak and lovelorn when Rick sees Ilsa again?
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The thing about Casablanca being the greatest film of all time is people don't believe you and then they watch it
You ever stop and think about CASABLANCA? You ever stop and think about "Welcome back to the fight, this time, I know our side will win?" You ever think about a bar full of people defiantly singing La Marseillaise, played by a soundstage full of Jewish refugees? You ever think about CASABLANCA??????
February 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
The thing about Casablanca being the greatest film of all time is people don't believe you and then they watch it
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I’ve never managed to watch the Marseillaise scene without crying, and I hope I never manage it.
Brilliant analysis of an iconic scene from CASABLANCA with too much contemporary relevance. “The Germans are but one small enclave, finding themselves within a community that’s filled with less traditional power but greater numbers and far superior zeal.”
Do I ever *stop thinking about it*? Yes, but never for that long.
seveninchesofyourtime.com/cinemas-grea...
seveninchesofyourtime.com/cinemas-grea...
February 15, 2026 at 2:36 PM
I’ve never managed to watch the Marseillaise scene without crying, and I hope I never manage it.
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Did our feral political press pack call time on Starmer prematurely? Accusations are flying . markurban.substack.com/p/did-the-lo...
Did the Lobby Misread the Starmer Story?
Our political press can be an asset or liability
markurban.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Did our feral political press pack call time on Starmer prematurely? Accusations are flying . markurban.substack.com/p/did-the-lo...
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Catching up with @patrickmaguire.bsky.social's column this week. And if there's a better one published by anyone this year then I'm looking forward to reading it.
www.thetimes.com/article/5cba...
www.thetimes.com/article/5cba...
Survival for Keir Starmer means a new set of captors
In a post-Morgan McSweeney No 10, the prime minister may claim he’s displaying his authentic self but the party now belongs to the soft left
www.thetimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Catching up with @patrickmaguire.bsky.social's column this week. And if there's a better one published by anyone this year then I'm looking forward to reading it.
www.thetimes.com/article/5cba...
www.thetimes.com/article/5cba...
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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FDRbros…we’re so back
February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
FDRbros…we’re so back
How this went in Zahawi’s head
February 13, 2026 at 1:47 PM
How this went in Zahawi’s head
A family friend sells stars. He chooses one in the sky, name’s them after whoever the customer wants, and give them the coordinates in a fancy scroll and carved box.
People would make better returns investing in his business.
People would make better returns investing in his business.
I see we're now at the 'Wow, The Moon has untold riches' stage of the space grift.
I always love this cycle of space policy shenanigans, at least you get exciting YouTube videos.
I always love this cycle of space policy shenanigans, at least you get exciting YouTube videos.
February 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A family friend sells stars. He chooses one in the sky, name’s them after whoever the customer wants, and give them the coordinates in a fancy scroll and carved box.
People would make better returns investing in his business.
People would make better returns investing in his business.
The best punchline
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 PM
The best punchline
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It's quite extraordinary that they thought any of these people would do a better job than Karen Pierce, who did not need to be replaced! It wasn't like there was a vacancy that had to be filled.
This piece in The Spectator by @shippersunbound.bsky.social has an absolutely mad detail that I was not previously aware of spectator.com/article/auth...
February 12, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It's quite extraordinary that they thought any of these people would do a better job than Karen Pierce, who did not need to be replaced! It wasn't like there was a vacancy that had to be filled.
I feel one consistency in American foreign and economic policy now is that Trump gets bored easily and causes chaos to give himself something to do
Here's what you need to know to start your day
Trump Considers Ditching USMCA Trade Pact He Signed
Good morning. Trump mulls quitting the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. Private equity software specialists try to allay AI disruption fears. And China brings back its home-grown hacking competition. Listen to the day’s top stories.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:16 AM
I feel one consistency in American foreign and economic policy now is that Trump gets bored easily and causes chaos to give himself something to do
I was only there for a few months, but: Mel C
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
I was only there for a few months, but: Mel C