the bbc still slagging off labour

I know l'm biased as a Labour supporter, but l'd have thought that with all the screen time the BBC give to the Reform party, it's a bit strange the story about their ex leader pleading guilty to taking Russian bribes is deemed so unimportant. That should be leading the news, and let's face it, he won't be the only one taking Russian bribes. It's like The Tories were still in power.

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ALBERTOS Y LOST TRIOS PARANOIS - Kill, 1978, Live T.V

did the rapture happen? - an update

 

the classic t.rex line up and a classic steve currie quote

This here ladies and gentlemen, was a band. A hell of a band, and l wish there was someone like them today. Also, Steve Currie (the bass player) gave one of my favourite quotes regarding his years in T. Rex.  " I didn't make a fortune, but what price can you put on job satisfaction?"

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Oasis - Wonderwall (Soul Version) 1972

my not buying any more books is going well (not)

I really need to read the books l've already got, not buy even more.  The again, l'm off work for a few days and idle hands......

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the flag shagging painters have been at it again - the reighton roundabout sheep

 Oh FFS! They probably tried to shag them first.

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THE POLYPHONIC SPREE - Soldier Girl

CNN - Looking Forward To The Day

vaccinations work - the polio downturn

 When l was kid, everyone knew someone who had polio, and l still know older people now who still suffer from the after effects of catching it. As measles outbreaks break out and children ultimately die needlessly because of lack of vaccinations (or not taking Paracetamol), remember this Trump administration need to be held to account.

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charles m shultz knows what a true american is

I loved the Charles M Shultz 'Peanuts' books staring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus etc when l was a kid (many years ago|), and this letter from 1970 makes me respect Mr Shultz even more. Proper American virtues, unlike the dangerous clown and his sycophants that are currently in office.

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bastard texas wolf spiders

 I've actually already been to Texas, but if l'd known this in advance, l may well have given it a miss. Bastard spiders!! And these sort are the worst bastards of them all!!!

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linus wants the epstein files released

 

nigel farage - l have no idea re medicines

 'When it comes to science I don’t side with anybody. It’s never settled'. What a load of crap. He won't be sprouting this sort of shite when he falls ill and requires an operation and medication. Trump copying, Russian and right winged money taking hate stirring corrupt gobshite.

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rutles - piggy in the middle

NEIL INNES - PROTEST SONG - Rutland Weekend Television

become a sailor cartoon

 

the avengers went a bit crap

I'm a fan of The Avengers early years, but later on........

 

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the new york times and jimmy kimmel

The New York Times are so wrong in their reading of this, as anyone with a sound mind who watched Jimmy Kimmel's returning monologue will know. 

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donald trump's escalator malfunction cartoons

 

The Rolling Stones - Shame, Shame, Shame

From the upcoming 'Black and Blues' boxset.

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some life choices are simple

 

Jimmy Kimmel is Back!

Look at this America.  Things can be better if you want them to be.

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the brookside / hollyoaks mashup starring barry grant as my uncle ray

Filming has been underway with original members of Channel 4's Brookside appearing alongside Hollyoaks in some upcoming episodes. All well and good, as l used to love Brookside many years ago, but l'm a bit perturbed that the once cool bad boy Barry Grant (on the left) has now turned into my uncle Ray. Must be a genetic Liverpool thing, but praise the lord l've been spared.

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trump and autism - release the epstein files!

 Another distraction from Trump, but you have to ask yourself what he is gaining from this.  Shares in another product? Blaming women for their Autistic children? Either way, it's dangerous advice, and release the Epstein files!

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the macrons offering scientific evidence

Really?  Has it come to this? I wouldn't give the conspiracy theorists the time of day, and let's face it, whatever evidence or results get released can easily just be rebuked as fake, so you can never win these type of arguments.

 

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the rapture is today - even the cats know

As some insane people (especially in America) think The Rapture is going to happen today, l once again despair at where the world is heading, as it's obviously far out religious nonsense. Then l spotted these cats on the beach holding a prayer meeting and preparing for it, so naturally l've changed my mind and bought myself a cross to try and sneak in undetected at the last minute. Heaven here l come!*

* Not the gay nightclub in Liverpool, although l have had some great times in there.

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whitney k in leeds

A splendid evening was had on Sunday night in Leeds, watching the rather marvelous Whitney K. I never got to see The Velvet Underground in their prime, but this was as close as l'll ever get (sound wise). I also bought the new album from them afterwards and got them to draw cartoons on it as well as signing it. I know l'm a very sad individual, but a fine very result. Catch them if you can.

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l really need to sort out the kitchen

I've been (very slowly) sorting out books, DVDs and CDs, with the result my kitchen has been getting fuller every day with boxes which are to go to the garage. Some will go back on shelves but l'm moving bookcases as well so it's a long job, especially as l'm so lazy and will put it off indefinitely. Fire risk? Pah!

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NEW YORK DOLLS - Jet Boy (1973 UK TV OGWT Performance)

New York Dolls - Looking for a Kiss

jimmy kimell has returned! alexa - show me an example of a two faced corporation

Back from the pub to find out this great news. Of course this has nothing to do with the worldwide backlash and cancelling of subscriptions to Disney. I hope he now uses his platform and power to take the piss out of Disney. I'd be 100% behind him, and he'll be a beacon of light in this very dark world. Fingers and toes crossed.

 

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Lake Marie - John Prine

byline times on tommy robinson's far right ties

If he's a journalist, l'm a banana. Anyway, the Byline Times stuff is below.

As little Timmy Ten Names Robinson faces jail again (fingers crossed!), here's an excellent investigation by the Byline Times on his far right backers and influencers. It's a year or so old, but still very relevant. 'Highlights' are below, but it's well worth reading the full (depressing) article here.

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john peels 40th birthday shows (again)

I've put this on here before, but John Peel's shows to mark his 40th Birthday highlighted some of the best music l'd ever heard at that time, with some great tunes l'd never heard before (Mick Hart's 'Almost Liverpool 8' for one). Luckily l recorded it and later on put it onto a CD, but it's also now on Spotify. A great eclectic selection as you'd expect. The listing of the songs are not in the order they were played.

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the official donald trump state visit photograph has been released

 

the cross carrying charlie kirk ceremony

Come on!!  A cross on wheels? That's just cheating! Also, if you're going to pray at the bottom of it for a photo opportunity to whip up your MAGA 'Christian' base, shouldn't someone have been nailed to it first, demonstrating your commitment to the faith?  Pathetic!

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SPINAL TAP "Rock & Roll Nightmare" (1979) FIRST TV APPEARANCE!

Gun - Race With The Devil

Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground (Official Music Video)

Toni Basil and The Lockers Dance Routine (1975) Hip-Hop (Breakdance)

work hard at school cartoon

 

indiana jones hates fascists cartoon

 

l'm old enough to remember....

I remember the punk wars when this poster came out, thanking the artists who had played 'Rock against Racism' gigs (1977). Stand up the the right wing bigots, sadly more true today than it was back then.

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fuck israel charlie brown cartoon

And by Israel, it's the genocidal starve and bomb the civilians while 'attacking Hamas' Netanyahu and his targeting children  IDF soldiers, not the ordinary people of Israel. 

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back to my files!

 

The Retreat - Come Alive

how hitler (trump) seized power

 Yes l know about Godwin's Law, but you've got to call some things what they are. 

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teddy roosevelt speaks the truth

 

is that my old house?

I was watching something on TV the other night and it showed this house in London. I can't remember whereabouts in London, and l do realise a lot of similar houses would have been built around the same period,  but it looks uncannily like my grandparents house in Bootle where l was bought up (when not abroad). The end of the street, doors together and opposite the corner looks exactly the same. To say it bought back memories is an understatement. Happy days indeed.

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