america - this is why l love you

I've been to America many times and travelled some of the country, and this is a reminder that it's not just MAGA dickheads in the land of the (for now) free. The 'No Kings' marches show the side of America l love, but it's a pity more of the population didn't vote Democrat. l suspect that the Latinos that voted for Trump are regretting it now, but Trump didn't exactly disguise what he was going to do if he regained power, so it was all out in the open. Anyway, enough of that.  A splendid turnout.

Meanwhile in saddo land.......

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manchester united unveil their new goalkeeper

 The new football season is a long way off, but Manchester United have just unveiled their new goalkeeper. Looking at those legs though, I don't anticipate his kicking ability will be up to much.

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chess - l love and hate you

Chess - It's a game that can be learnt easily so you can play games and enjoy them (even my brother can play) , but once it gets hard, it gets very hard (fnaaar). Stuck with this?  Look up 'En Passant'. Black's still buggered though.

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where's health and safety when you need them?

I'm not scared of heights and have been on many roofs in the past doing one thing or another, but this is madness, and despite the fact l have done many mad things, you would not catch me up that ladder for love or money.

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ballymena's racist thugs

I agree with 100%.  A lot of them may be youngsters, but that just shows how much hatred they are being fed at an early age. Once again, if the political discourse is based on hatred and blaming immigrants for societies failings rather than facing up to the real problems, violence will eventually erupt.

From here

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donald trump comes out fighting

After a day full of 'No Kings' protests, Trump has decided to come out fighting (in his dreams).

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trumps had a long day

 

the northern polar cap of mars

 I must admit, this is something l didn't expect to see when l was a kid. Mind-blowing.

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The Dramatics - The Devil Is Dope

Dillinger - Cocaine In My Brain

a parade for moi?

 

minnesota democratic legislator killed and a lawmaker shot

 Rather sadly, this is where it was always going to lead, and l expect there will be more killings. The sheer nastiness and hateful rhetoric spewed forth pretty much every day by the government and it's lackies was always going to have consequences.

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a dodgy looking crew in the pub tonight

I'd never seen these dudes before, but they're now my new mates. Live and let live l say.

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why l read a lot

 

the upcoming new yorker magazine cover is pretty good

 

happy no kings day

 

trump the king spotted at union station

 Well played sir. Well played.

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trumps parade - cold war steve

 Another classic.

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The Sonics - Psycho

The Sonics - Strychnine (1964)

filthy kitchen questions

I've got two questions with this photograph.

First off - How did they gain access to my house to take the photo?

Second - that was a joke, but what was the point of buying the cleaning foamy scrubby things? (can't remember their name).

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The waterboys artwork for this weekends glasgow gigs

Despite the fact that these Waterboys Glasgow gig posters are AI generated, l like them a lot, and if l wasn't working, l'd be tempted to go for the last night, and if you can, do so. It's a splendid evenings entertainment.

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tory corruption part 468468463

 Business as usual and nothing to see here - move along,

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'liberating' LA ffs

This should have garnered a lot more press and lots of comeback from anyone who cares about the constitution.  It's dictatorship language.

 

And a reminder. At the same press conference...Forcefully handcuffing a Senator.

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know your protest rights

 Always handy to know.

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she called me a nazi cartoon

Rather sadly, much as l am 100% behind protests l can envisage protests against Donald Trump's parade this weekend ending up this way. 

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donald trump - a fucking loathsome piece of shit cartoon

 I like this.  More please.

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alexa - show me more donald trump corruption

 FFS

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the blenheim palace 4.75 million toilet theft.

The country supposedly has no money and there's food banks galore, yet one of the many royal palaces has a fucking gold toilet worth 4.75 million that was nicked?  I've been a dodgy lad in the past and apparently l'm a law abiding upstanding citizen now, but  even at my old age, l'd have been tempted with this. Abolish the monarchy.

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this text looks legit

 This has just been sent to a gay friend of mine with no children.  I'm sure it's legit.

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the rich are still in the uk and the press still talk crap

In news that will surprise no-one, the ring wing press who bang on relentlessly about the rich leaving the UK if they get taxed properly, or their workers receive decent pay and conditions, are once again printing crap right wing propaganda. Recent surveys show only 0.03 of the millionaires left, as (and lets face facts) if you're that rich and want to live in London or have a huge estate in the country, you want to remain here, and have more than enough money anyway (and how much money do you need?). The staggering fact is that we have over 3.06 million millionaires. I'd never have guessed there were that many living here (alongside the poverty and the food banks). 

Full story from Byline Times is here.

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The Beach Boys - 'Til I Die (Alternate Mix)

God Only Knows - BBC Music

taff and fred at the local - earlier this week

In the local on Wednesday. It's fair to say we get some characters in, and this is one of them - Taff (you could probably have guessed his nickname), looking like a deranged Jimmy Saville, and if you look closely, there's Fred, a retired Colonel in the background.

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margaret atwood and oftaco

I've recently read Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaids Tale' and 'The Testaments', which were both excellent but should serve as a dire warning for America. They did however, make me appreciate the Oftaco image even more. Well played.

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sotheby's to auction Elizabeth Peyton's oasis painting

Looking forward to the upcoming Oasis tour and have a spare 1.5 / 2 million pounds to spare?  This Elizabeth Peyton 1996 painting of Oasis could be yours! The art world is obviously mad, and my ramshackled old parrot could do a better painting, but what the hell - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. At Sotheby's in June.

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imaginary sex life issues

 Story of my life.

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The Lemon Twigs - How Can I Love Her More? (Official Video)

David Byrne - "Everybody Laughs" (Official Music Video)

why do l keep getting stopped trying to leave stores without paying for goods?

 The answer my friend, is in the mirror.

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superb sand artwork for fans of road runner cartoons

Very well done.  Well played etc.   

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labour start enacting labour policies

 At last!  

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some protest signs l can get behind

 More please.

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wb yeats sketched as a baby

William Butler Yeats sketched by his father John Butler Yeats. June 13 1865.  Nice.

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israel attacks iran and liz truss gets it wrong again

FFS.  I've said it before and l'll say it again. I think Liz Truss has a mental issue. There is no way on Earth that this is good news.  Also, when blame gets thrown around, don't forget that Iran continued with nuclear escalation after Donald Trump pulled out of Barrack Obamas deal with Iran to check their nuclear capabilities, and America also continues to arm Israel, aiding them to carry out these attacks (and commit Genocide in Gaza). 

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stop israel's war crimes cartoon

A reminder.

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mr tumble as the next dr who!!

Here's Mr Tumble's (Justin Fletcher) big chance!  He'd be great.

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catterick garrison proms in the park

 I'll be giving this one a swerve, but each to their own.

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