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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marc bolan poem

 At the end of the day, a poem in International Times from Marc Bolan apologising for a cancelled gig in 1967.

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queen charles and mulder and scully (reversed)

 I had the misfortune of seeing these, so now you have to suffer as well.

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just as the drugs kick in

 And now an excellent meme

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I want this table!!

 

mott the hoople - for young men and men who stay young

I saw this the other day and was flabbergasted, because l never realised that Mott The Hoople's 'All the Young Dudes' album was based on this advert, despite the album being released many moons ago, as this is the sort of useless crap l pride myself on knowing. Saying that, it would probably have been put to better use by The Style Council.

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T. Rex - "There Was A Time/ Raw Ramp/ Electric Boogie"

Cosmic Dancer - Marc Bolan and T. Rex

T. Rex - Life's A Gas (1971)

T. REX Mambo Sun

Remembering Marc Bolan, who died on this day in 1977.  Long gone but never forgotten (in this house anyway)

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Pokey LaFarge - "Get It 'Fore It's Gone"

russia or england?

Because l'm a very old man, l can remember as far back as March 2022 when there was outrage and ridicule in the UK when Russian police arrested protesters for carrying blank signs.  It's no good just agreeing with the right to protest when you agree with protesters viewpoints, it should be (and has been) a basic right to help prevent the rise of fascism. The laws have slowly been changed in the UK to prevent you being able to gather and protest, and expect more to be pushed through in the very near future. The start will be leaving the European Court of Human Rights. Bastards!!

Vote for whoever will get the Tories out.

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tony benn and the establishment

 

Laura Nyro - Wedding Bell Blues / Poverty Train - Monterey 1967

Chunky, Novi and Ernie - Antique (2009 Remaster)

centre parkcs closing

 

this is england 2022 ffs

 

formally known as prince

The artist formally known as Prince.  Also, a man is now Queen.  How woke is that?

In other news, the person in the last post was put in charge of health, and Liz Truss, the would be fascist ERG figurehead and dictator had just been to see the Queen. I'm saying no more

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now in charge of the countries health

 

count binface nails it