I think I probably have a reputation among people I know as, that guy who never shuts up about Palestine. Palestine this, Palestine that, has he anything else to say for himself? And I get the impression, that I come across as someone who has been a supporter of Palestine for years, if not decades. … Continue reading How I Went From A Mess Of Thought Terminating Cliches To A Supporter Of Palestine
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It’s Almost That Time Of Year, Boycott The Goddamn Eurovision Again!
I'm not a fan of the Eurovision, but strangely, the beginning of my activism against the genocide of the Palestinian people began with the Eurovision. My first ever act of protest against the genocide was to write an email to RTE asking them to pull out of the Eurovision, in protest of Israel's participation. They … Continue reading It’s Almost That Time Of Year, Boycott The Goddamn Eurovision Again!
On “Separating The Art From The Artist”
So, let's start with an obvious statement. Brilliant musicians are often shitty people. Miles Davis, who re-invented jazz so many times that you can nearly get a good idea of the genre's history just by listening to him, admitted to beating his third wife, Cecily Tyson. https://www.gq.co.za/culture/entertainment/miles-davis-a-problematic-life-a-problematic-legacy-46651610 So, it's a fairly obvious fact, great musicians … Continue reading On “Separating The Art From The Artist”
Ireland Stood Up For Justice Before, And There’s No Reason Why It Can’t Do So Again
So the Eurovision is over, a contest I've never really had any interest in. But funnily enough, this year, 2024, would have been the first time I ever watched the Eurovision, but I didn't. The reason my interest was piqued this year was because of Ireland's entry for this year. Firstly, the Irish entry, Bambi … Continue reading Ireland Stood Up For Justice Before, And There’s No Reason Why It Can’t Do So Again
Ponderings Of An Autist 