So The White House are now saying 'a staffer' did it and Karoline Leavitt thinks we should move along and stop the 'fake' outrage as it does not matter to the American public, and it has been deleted. But without an apology. Does it not occur to them that they are admitting (if this was true) that staffers are impersonating the president on his official feed and sending inflammatory racist posts about ex presidents, and if they are doing so, how other posts have they made, presumably without clearance, and how many security breaches are being flouted with these actions? I call (as usual when Trump is involved) bullshit.
Booze, news and views from a drunken opinionated fool who can't spell very well, may well repeat himself, and can't blame it on dislexia
Friday, 6 February 2026
tony benn on peter mandelson
Tony Benn here, showing magnificent judgement regarding Pater Mandelson, the future 'Prince of Darkness'.
Toodle pip
another low for trump - the racist obama post
As everyone has suspected, Donald Trump is a racist as well as a kiddie shagger. You always foolishly think he can't go lower, but he does. This alone should get him impeached and once again, people and organisations need to stand up against this, unless they want to be known to be complicit in the overthrow of democracy in America by a nasty, vindictive, racist child rapist, and l include former Republican presidents, as this is more important than party politics. I hope Trump is also crapping himself more than usual after the Clintons said they are prepared to give testimony to Congress regarding The Epstein Files live on TV.
attila the stockbroker nails it
I'm sad to say this is how l'm feeling, but Attila expresses it much more succinctly than I'm able to. What a sorry state of affairs, especially after being voted in on a landslide for change. Mind you, l'd still vote Labour any day rather than Reform.
Toodle pip
Thursday, 5 February 2026
richmond - town of culture bid
I live on the outskirts of Richmond and still go there on a regular basis but like most of the locals, l am pretty blase about it, as you soon get used to the old buildings, cobbled marketplace, Georgian theatre, castle, river, waterfall, folly and nearby Abbey (amongst other things). However, viewing it through others eyes when you introduce them to it for the first time reminds you how special it is. Let's hope it wins.
Toodle pip
the usa elections are at risk (from trump)
Fair USA elections are certainly at risk, but from Trump, not The Democrats. If the elections do go ahead, and that is not a given, l fully expect to see ICE enforcement outside voting areas (where Democrats may win). This kiddie shagging felon will stop at nothing to maintain power and enrich himself, and if Kamala Harris had won the last election, he'd have called for an another insurrection as he would have said the votes were rigged (again).
Toodle pip
reform - thicker than they look
The grift that keeps on giving (but not voting correctly). Mind you, what do you expect when recruiting the most self serving runts of the failed Tory party, who will do anything for power, except for doing their one simple task correctly.
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
my (not unexpected) take on the epstein files
After ploughing through some of The Epstein Files that were recently released, l've come to a couple of (not so unexpected) conclusions. A lot of rich men were raping and abusing children,and Donald Trump is one of the most implicated. Epstein was probably working for Russia (amongst others such as Israel), who (along with Steve Bannon and Peter Thiel) were certainly paying for the break up of western democracy, eroding trust in the political systems and mainstream news, sowing mistruths and division, and breaking up NATO, while supporting the far right knobheads across Europe and elsewhere, including Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson over here. Trump is also doing Putin's bidding (absolutely no surprise there), and is still a rapist, only more so, and with children. The sad thing is that the rich and powerful in America such as Trump will probably get away with it, although there's bound to be some political fallout. Remember the victims, many of whom are still out there seeking justice, and don't expect America to be a friend of Europe's while Trump and his lickspittles are in power.
the 1977 nasa voyager cd
This made me laugh as l can relate to the record clubs from many years ago (and l've got a copy of this CD).
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
another local pub night out - reality versus hope
Another glorious evening of frolics and banter in one of the local pubs. However, as usual, what l was hoping for and what materialised were two completely different things. Still had a good time though.
The hope....
The reality...
Monday, 2 February 2026
some local shops in singapore
A few days ago I saw this photograph of some shops in Singapore (from many years ago), and although they are probably not the same ones, they are exactly how l remember them to be when l used to wander round at a (very) young age. I had no money, but myself and friends would collect different bottle tops and play games with them. Which games? I have no recollection. Loved the place, and luckily for me, l didn't give spiders a second thought in those days. I certainly would now.
the peter mandelson / beatles epstein connection
There's a heading you weren't expecting! However, if you look closely at the table in front of Peter Mandelson's underpants, you can see a copy of The Beatles 'Anthology' book underneath the red art one, so amongst all of the horror, someone was a fan.
Sunday, 1 February 2026
bob dylan at blackbushe - from melody maker
Am l a Dylan fan? Oh yes indeed. Was l there? Affirmative once again. Hitch-hiked there and back, and it was well worth the effort. Still have the programme and badge, plus a Melody Maker cloth sticker advertising the event, and a bootleg recording of it. Plus of course, this issue of Melody Maker. What a time to be alive.
trump lying about the epstein files again (and journalist's jobs)
As the recent shooting in America showed, the Trump administration just lie openly, despite the evidence being there for all to see. I understand journalists want to be in the inner circle for access and are probably also scared of retributions, but that is their job. Ask difficult questions, dispute and challenge obvious lies, and do what you are paid to do, serving the public the truth. If you're too scared to do so, fine. Leave the job. If you carry on sucking up to the orange kiddie shagger and his acolytes, you're enabling a fascist authoritarian state. I wouldn't have thought that is such a hard choice to make (if you had any morals).
Toodle pip
elon musk's not having a good epstein files
Elon Musk - Despite the statements he wasn't involved, there's emails stating he wants to go when it's party time and Epstein agrees to send a helicopter for him. Don't forget he also posted about Donald Trump not wanting the files released because he (Trump) was in them, yet he also helped bankroll him into power, knowing beforehand he was a sad orange kiddie fiddler. Also, an old post from his daughter.
the melania film - the best updated poster (and nigel farage has been to see the 3d version)
I'm saying nothing about these, apart from l like them. Well played.
sam mendes' beatles films casting
A funny thing about these. When you see photographs of the actors as The Beatles, it' looks a bit rubbish, but when you see the pictures next to The Beatles themselves, they look pretty good. Then again, maybe l'm just having an acid flashback and need a lie down.
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