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elihuroberts.bsky.social
@elihuroberts.bsky.social
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Writer, storyteller, dabble in art & music. Fan of democracy & human rights. Pro-union. I’ve seen the Gulf of Mexico in person. No tyrants, no dictators, no oligarchs, no kings. Tax the rich. Slava Ukraini! Long live the fighters everywhere! Likes ≠ Like.
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I’ve read Chenoweth & am a big fan of her work. Related skeet👇, though I’d update this to include CK’s death, recent Heritage kerfuffle, NoKings2, ppl’s response to ICE kidnappings, SNAP, DOGE, mass firings, Epstein, & more as signs of cracks & growing weakness that can all be amplified.
Image of a skeet from Dave Troy: MAGA is composed of ~10 separate factions that convinced themselves they are all aligned as one. They are not, and tariffs are helping to break factions apart. Notice this and amp up differences and grievances. Break them apart.
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Screenshot of headline from Oct. 31, 2025 KOIN6 news article: “Portland area youth soccer organization teams withdraw from matches over ICE fears.”
November 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Tonight’s movie, my #Halloween favorite, for a brief respite from the real horrors all around:
Poster for the 2007 Michael Dougherty film Trick r’ Treat. The image shows the central character Sam, who appears to be a small child dressed in worn, crudely patched onesie pajamas wearing a burlap bag with buttons for eyes over his head. He is holding a dirty canvas bag to hold candy in one hand and a creepy half-eaten lollipop in the other. At his feet is a sinister looking Jack o’ lantern and behind him are images of the various characters from the stories that make up this anthology film. Highly recommended.
November 1, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Pics I took at today’s #NoKings in *still* #peaceful (and fun!) #Portland #Oregon. Local police & news orgs said 40,000 ppl attended & they tend to run pretty conservative in their crowd size estimates. It was an awesome, family friendly event and expression of #community. ✊🇺🇸🐸

#StreetPhotography
Crowd shot of the Oct. 18th No Kings peaceful protest in Portland, OR looking at the Battleship Oregon Memorial. Central protest sign says “No Kings. Real Men Don’t Zip Tie Children!” referring to ICE tactics nationwide. Crowd shot of Oct. 18th peaceful No Kings protest march in Portland, OR. American & No Kings flags are visible along with a central sign that says “Billionaires Can’t Understand.” Crowd shot of peaceful protest march for Oct. 18th No Kings in Portland, OR. On the right is the courthouse and one of the massive counterbalance weights of the Hawthorne Bridge can be seen in the distance. Crowd shot of the Oct. 18th peaceful No Kings protest in Portland, OR. The crowd shouted as they came off the Hawthorne Bridge and passed under the overpass, creating a lot of joyful noise. Signs include “I Have Friends Everywhere” (a quote from Andor), “Fuck ICE” and “RFK Is A Public Health Threat.” American flags and people in funny character hats and costumes are present, as well as a man wearing a white shirt with “Save The Bees” on the back.
October 19, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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Wait, ppl who aren’t MAGA or part of the grand Koch machine get paid to protest?! I just get cool free stickers & know your rights red cards from the @the-ilrc.bsky.social being handed out. I’m so jealous…😉😂
Picture of a sticker that says “Queer As In Free Palestine” and shows a group of people holding up a slice of watermelon. Next to it is the Spanish language side of an Immigrant Rights Legal Coalition red card. Both handed out at protests.
October 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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IYKYK:
Still of the Memo-Minder scene from the 1983 film Risky Business.
October 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Indeed. Some even longer.
Image of 1984 Reaganbusters anti-Ronald Reagan button. The logo is a parody of the Ghostbusters logo, only a cartoon Reagan is inside the strike out in place of the ghost.👻
October 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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PIRC info in pic 👇 and in alt text.

#Portland, #NoTroopsInOurStreets, #DueProcess, #AbolishICE
Picture of an info sheet for PIRC (Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition) Rapid Response Hotline if you see ICE activity in your neighborhood call 1-888-622-1510.
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Two pics from the ACLU “Oregon Is Our Home-No Troops, No Secret Police In Our Streets” peaceful demonstration & march today in beautiful Portland, OR:

#Portland, #ACLU, #NoTroopsInOurStreets
Group of protesters at the ACLU Oregon Is Home-No Troops In Our Streets demonstration beginning at Battleship Oregon Memorial in Portland, OR. Group of protesters at the ACLU Oregon Is Home-No Troops In Our Streets march near its end.
September 29, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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I receive a message saying “invalid web address.” Seems related to the hyphen in the middle of the URL:
September 28, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The governor (Tina Kotek of Oregon) said she spoke directly with Trump and told him there was no need for federal troops in the city.
September 27, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Another ancient proverb:

The escalator giveth, and the escalator taketh away.

#Trump, #UN, #Escalator
F47 coming down the infamous golden escalator to announce his run for president during his first term. If you look closely you will see his tiny thumbs up as he smiles to adoring cult members (or paid actors) waving to him. F47 looking distraught as he stands on a stalled escalator at the UN earlier this week after giving a totally embarrassing speech that humiliates the US on the world stage. Putin, Xi et al must be so happy with their investments.
September 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Ancient proverb:

Those who live by the escalator die by the escalator, or something like that.

#Trump, #UN, #Escalator
Pedo friend of Epstein giving a thumbs up (barely visible due to tiny, tiny hands) riding down the now infamous golden escalator to announce his first presidential run while likely paid actors, or early cult members, wearing hideously branded t-shirts smile & wave adoringly. This was during F47’s 1st term. F47 looking distraught standing on a stalled escalator the UN recently.
September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Pair this with Dark Money by Jane Mayer—highly recommended:
Cover for the book Dark Money by Jane Mayer.
September 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Artist: Xavier Viramontes
Xavier Viramontes, Boycott Grapes, Support the United Farm Workers Union, 1973, offset lithograph on paper, image: 21 3⁄4 x 16 in. (55.3 x 40.6 cm) sheet (irregular): 23 5⁄8 x 17 1⁄2 in. (60 x 44.6 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Tomás Ybarra-Frausto, 1995.50.58, © 1973, Xavier Viramontes https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/boycott-grapes-support-united-farm-workers-union-34738
September 15, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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So, Mike Johnson saw one of those “funny” FBI t-shirts over his summer break & got a wild idea…

Enough already.

Release the Epstein files!

#Resist, #FightFascists, #NoKings, #Epstein, #Johnson, #Coverup
Image is of a blue t-shirt with “F.B.I. Female Body Inspector” printed in yellow letters on the front. Image comes from Amazon, which we should all be boycotting as much as possible since they support fascism & mistreat their workers.
September 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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Portland, OR coming off the Burnside Bridge:
Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protestors walking down the Burnside Bridge. A sign on a building says, “Long Live The Wildcards, Misfits & Dabblers.”
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Portland, OR on Burnside Street looking East up the Burnside Bridge:
Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protestors in Portland, Oregon walking east on Burnside Street towards the Burnside Bridge.
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Portland, OR at the Battleship Oregon Memorial:
Picture of Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day protestors at the Battleship Oregon Memorial in Portland, Oregon.
September 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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NEA’s Truth Sandwich graphic and a link to their guidance on how to use it. It’s a good tool for fighting disinformation, and from personal experience, it can help in deescalation scenarios. #Resist, #FightFascism, #WorkersOverBillionaires, #NoKings

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NEA (National Education Association) graphic of a Truth Sandwich: - Start by stating your values - Acknowledge the disinformation without repeating or linking to it - Add a thick layer of truth - Ask your network to amplify The Truth Sandwich model comes from cognitive linguist & philosopher George Lakoff.
August 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Poster image for the 1985 film My Science Project. Image shows the four main characters looking up at a time portal opened by an alien device. Movie overview: A teen (John Stockwell) and his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) raid a military junkyard and find a time-travel contraption from a UFO.
August 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Image shows de-escalation techniques from 350 Bay Area training video: - Body language (visible hands, open palms, hands up, lean back, etc) - Don’t crowd - Soft eye contact (no sunglasses) - Have empathy - Lower voice (mirroring) - Singing - Active listening - Don’t interrupt - Apologize - “It’s not personal or it’s not worth it” - Ask questions and find common ground - Use humor (carefully) - Appeal to higher nature
August 30, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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‼️ This is an excellent piece with solid guidance, as is Mr. Troy’s overview from his No King’s presentation. Recommended reading.

#Resist, #DueProcess, #NoKings, #FightFascism, #UnmaskICE
Image of a summary Dave Troy created for his No Kings presentation: 1. Democracy does not spread on its own. 2. Defense of the (prior) status quo is not sufficient. 3. Build networks and resilience in your community. 4. Nurture emergent, bottoms-up solutions. 5. Distrust demagogues, politicians, and talking heads. 6. Expect to dedicate the rest of your life to this struggle. 7. No one is coming to save us. 8. Turn off television news; seek primary sources. 9. Be a participant, not a spectator. 10. Practice effectuation.
August 29, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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Post 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book a day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no expectations, just covers. (Make a 🧵 out of it so people can see all your picks in the same place.)

#20TBRbookchallenge

20/20

Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young
Cover image for the book Uncultured by Daniella Mestyanek Young.
August 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Post 20 books on your current TBR shelf. One book a day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no expectations, just covers. (Make a 🧵 out of it so people can see all your picks in the same place.)

#20TBRbookchallenge

19/20

Dark Money by Jane Mayer
Cover image for the book Dark Money by Jane Mayer.
August 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM