marco melgrati artwork

 A superb piece of art by Marco Melgrati concerning the protests in Iran, which works on many levels.

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trim the fat

From The Times. They are just taking the piss, but at least showing their true colours before the next election.

Never vote Tory.

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Steel Beans (Jeremy Solo) sampler reel pt.1

I love this and want more!!

happy marc bolan day

On what would have been Marc Bolan's 75th Birthday, these little beauties arrived.

That's the rest of my day sorted.

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exile on main street advert

An advert for The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street for Classic Album Sundays.

I like it!

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wyatt earp and the fa cup final

It's always hard to imagine people from the wild west living in the modern age, but here's a picture of Wyatt Earp, made famous by the 'Gunfight at the OK Coral', at home, in 1923, when he was 75. That's five years after the end of the First World War, and the same year as the 'white horse' FA Cup Final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United (the first one to be played at Wembley). 

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never trust the tory papers part 329

 

sadly, this is not parody

 Never vote Tory

only a flesh wound

Cutting the grass recently, l came across this crime scene at the bottom of the garden. I hope that it's the remains of a struggle and the intended victim managed to get away, but l fear not.  One of the unpleasant aspects of living next to countryside, raw in tooth and claw.

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fine dining

The last decent meal l had - last Sunday.  Healthy it was not, but as l've been on painkillers this week, l haven't been feeling hungry, and l knew it would be the last time l could eat a large amount for a while.

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operation time

This was me on Monday this week in my James Cook hospital gown and stockings, plus borrowed slippers, about to go in for an operation for a couple of hernias.  It's now Thursday, I'm back at home (since Tuesday), and l've done bugger all apart from sit in front of the TV watching 'Justified' and the new Marilyn Monroe based film  'Blond'. Thought l was going to be off work for three weeks, but was told after the operation that it would be more like six to eight, so plenty of time to catch up with shows, films, books and music, as l can't do much else at the moment. I envisage pressure sores on my arse in the near future.

Stone me - what a life

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only three weeks apart

 

truss is a twat part 467

After days of silence, apart from welcoming the new fascist leader of Italy and the obvious clutching at straws with Ukraine, our new and glorious leader Liz Truss went on a media round of  national radio interviews this morning (five minutes each). All filled with insightful, well researched economic plans to get us out of our current self inflicted crisis. 

Oh...Hold on a minute.....Maybe she may have just been trying to stick to a (misleading) script for the short amount of time she was interviewed.  What a car crash, made even sweeter by the fact they probably thought short regional interviews would be an easier ride for them.

While in the real world.....

And......In Scottish news

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that didn't take long

 

truss is a twat part 456

 What a surprise.  Praising the fascists while she was unsure if President Macron of France was 'friend or foe'.  

john lennon taking coke

Nothing to see here, just John Lennon of The Beatles pratting about pretending to sniff coke during the 'A Hard Days Night' film.  Way back in 1964.

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new cold war steve

 

trickle down economics

suede's new look

 

today's budget and britannia unchained - with added Crispin Odey

 For anyone who voted Conservative and are now complaining about them being a bunch of reverse Robin Hoods, who punish the poor and help the rich, don't say you hadn't been warned. Some of the main offenders wrote Britannia Unchained, in which they describe the poor as the worst idlers in the world, who's rights should be stripped away (which they are about to do), and forget about sharing the pie of wealth. As they are also supported by dark money think tanks from Tufton Street, have promoted Brexit and bet against the pound, taken money from Russia, landlords and fossil fuel companies, they've been hiding in plain site, but defended and encouraged by the right wing press, which themselves are funded by their non dom self serving owners. Bastards!!!!

If you want to read or download the Britannia Unchained book, it's available here, Read it, weep for the country, and don't ever vote Tory.

                            

In unrelated news from Reuters - Crispin Odey. Who runs Odey Asset Management, where Kwasi Kwartang used to work, has coincidentally been making a killing wagering against UK bonds, (as does one of Jacob Rees Moggs enterprises). And don't forget Liz Truss worked for Shell.  These people don't have yours or the countries interests at heart. 

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cliff and norm from cheers

Although Cliff Claven (John Ratzenberger) and Norm Peterson (George Wendt) always seemed ancient when l was watching the USA TV series Cheers back in the day, here's a reminder that they were aged 35 and 33 at the time it started.

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rudolf nureyev's tomb

With all the recent coverage of funerals and death, here's one of the most impressive graves l've seen. It's Russian dancer / choreographer Rudolf Nureyev's, it's in Russia, and is made from bronze and glass.  Admit it - it's very cool!

                         

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jean-paul satre's funeral

When a respected intellectual dies in France, there is full on mourning and a celebration of their life. Here's Jean-Paul Satre's funeral in 1980.

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watneys red - the red revolution is here!

I'd like to say this was my favourite drink back in the day.  Rather sadly, l couldn't stand it, as l prefer lager.  I certainly admired and supported the sentiment (rather than the sediment).

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robert whitaker beatles screen prints

First time l've seen these, but l like them (even though Paul doesn't look his usual pretty self).  Beatles screen prints by Robert Whitaker, the photographer who took the famous 'Butcher Cover' Beatles photographs.

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prince edward's four months service

I don't know what the hell Prince Edward got up to in his four months basic training (that he then dropped out of), but that is a lot of medals for such a short amount of time. I'm guessing he must have been putting himself at risk on undercover missions, in which case - ultimate respect and well done sir.

Otherwise, it's just a pathetic sham to make him appear honourable, brave and distinguished.

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a happy mash reunion

At last some good news.  A nice picture of Alan Alda and Mike Farrell, the stars from the M.A.S.H TV series together to celebrate 50 years of the show.  It hasn't been repeated on British TV recently, but what a magnificent show it was, and it certainly appealed to my dry, sarcastic, antiauthoritarian black humour.

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fascism on the rise

Noting to see here at the Good ol' Party's Republican conference in Youngstown, Ohio.  Apart from the obvious blind loyalty and fascist leanings that, as l've been harping on about for a while, is putting democracy and the future of the United States at great risk. 

Rather sadly, it's not just in America that this is happening as the far right have been increasing their power across Europe (Sweden and France being two examples). The Trump methods have also been co-opted by the Conservative party, who have been trying to enshrine their power by chipping away at our rights, ignoring parliamentary laws, and just blatantly lying to the public while enriching their backers and friends.  People who favour democracy in the UK should be mightily wary, and make sure they get out and vote at the next election to get rid of them, even if that means voting tactically. Get rid of The Conservatives first, and then vote for a party that supports the many, not the few.

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morten morland cartoon regarding the queens death

Despite me being a republican, this is an  heartbreakingly poignant cartoon in  todays The Times newspaper by Morten Morland which (to me a least) highlights why a lot of people will identify with The Queens funeral. Personally, l think she has done a superb job she was born into, but l would rather have a republican democracy from now on, or at least from when Charles passes on. Remember, if Andrew had been older than Charles, or Charles had died earlier, he would now be King Andrew (The Nonce), rather than in jail, or on trial to try and clear his name. 

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photographs from the first glastonbury festival

Photographs from the first Glastonbury Festival in September 1970, when it was hippie central, from Manchester Evening News.  To say it's changed a bit would be stating the bleeding obvious.  More photographs can be found here.

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Brian Jones (The Real True Leader of The Rolling Stones) - The Bermondsey Joyriders

The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?

The Heavy - This ain't No Place For No Hero

the dandy annual 1972

I was flicking through an old annual of The Dandy from 1972 this morning (as you do).  The cover looks so innocent and and innocuous, but let's just say the content hasn't aged well and would certainly not be printed today.

Another part of my childhood ruined!!!

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