Here is the deal; consider if you will 3 little nuggets; forgetting the mideast conflict entirely, imagine this intervention being in respect to Russia (cause they’re both political positions and have absolutely nothing to do with religious beliefs or protections, as to their credit many jews recognise) and a […]
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PIX of the Day – Abbaye Notre-Dame de Lonlay (Structural Dimensions)
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Read MorePalantir, What a Great Idea…..
The Making of Lawrence of Arabia (wonderful & hilarious)
One of my all time favourite movies and music scores but the making of the film is a story in itself.
Read MoreThe Promised Land Doesn’t Look So Promising Anymore
Truly sad to see Americans in this predicament but sadly it proves 3 things in my opinion; a) political choices within a rigged political system eventually end up as own goal irrespective of ideology b) feeding into the concept of divide-and-rule (the goto model for autocratic regimes) translates to disinformation/distorted […]
Read MoreUK Shelves Chagos Deal: Keir Starmer Allegiances Seem Suspect
This little nugget tells you all you need to know about who’s really in charge of the United Kingdom both on matters of national security and also international law. Keir Starmer again demonstrates that he’s utterly unfit to lead but more than capable of serving as a U.S. muppet in […]
Read MoreIran War: France is Moving Ahead (and not standing still)
Seems quite a pragmatic approach in dealing with blowback from mideast instability; Re-calibrate energy strategy by minimizing reliance on foreign energy sources based on fossil fuels in favor of electric & renewable energy with specific short-long term objectives. Continue development of defensive capabilities whether military, cyber security or otherwise. Sustained […]
Read MoreIran War: Self-Defence, who are you kidding?
I guess the salient point of the clip is what is now considered conventional wisdom in corrupt politics but here a little twist; Trace the Money to uncover the shared “Values” (it really isn’t complicated but we’re constantly being gaslighted to believe it is…). And by the way how did […]
Read MoreQuestions of Religion
I’ve always thought of religion as a personal relation between an individual and what he/she perceives as “God” but what matters most – in my opinion – is NOT the scripture, and/or religious rituals/practices or even dress code; these all to me are immaterial/irrelevant. What really matter is a persons […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Le Téléphone Pleure (Claude François – CloClo) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Music Break: Do You Do the Frug?
This is one of those clips that demonstrates a multitude of talent; from brilliant choreography/facial expressions to superb camera movements but begins with fantastic music and from there everything else cleverly blends in. As much as I love music as an amateur trumpet player, I love watching great choreography which […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Une petite française – Eurovision 1977 (Michèle Torr) – Cornet/Flugelhorn Cover
PIX of the Day – Sorry, we’re stuck! (Close Encounters)
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Read MoreTrying to Figure Out Trump (it’s much simpler than you think….don’t think!)
Here’s the thing; when I started watching this clip (and the intro portion) I was thinking why don’t people understand – and trying to apply logic/analysis – that this is in fact about someone abnormal with mental issues like many figures in history. Then when Heather made that precise point […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Alfie (Dionne Warwick) – Cornet Cover
Positive Vibes from Keir Starmer (but…..)
Positive vibes from Keir Starmer on Iran and EU, but proof to be seen, particularly when many actions (not reactions) needed in many conflicts around the world cause no one can be immune from ramifications when things get out of hand as mentioned in a previous post. It is no […]
Read MoreTrump, the Embarrassing Clown
I must admit, this guy has the moves; in other words he can move “period”. You know who I feel sorry for in this clip; the officers standing behind watching this embarrassment unfold while posturing for respect probably thinking (is this really our leader?). Truly sad for America….
Read MoreThe State of the Union: A Distinction Between “Drivers” & “Sliders”
The reality – in my opinion – is that the EU itself is the one delivering the “engine” and the “slide”. In a nutshell the EU may not be actively promoting authoritarian ideology but certainly applying either “paragraphs” or “chapters” from it under whatever convenient pretence. The problem with that […]
Read MoreIsrael’s Death Penalty ‘Blatantly racist’, really????
It’s NOT about a LAW but about an entire SYSTEM. People who are proposing a 1 state solution with Palestinians/Israeli’s living side by side within one state are delusional (putting it mildly). As for the western backlash, oh I’m so sorry because you’re actually a few decades too late and […]
Read MoreMusic Break: Remembering Derek Watkins (just a trumpet hero of mine)
Just a Trumpet Hero of Mine
Read MoreCombating Racism
I read many posts on social media about racism directed towards specific groups, be it cultural, religious or other groups and/or minorities. Of course this is important to know in order to defend these groups. But it would be super helpful for individuals/groups making these posts to add a single […]
Read MoreIran War: “Total Victory” with “Total War” at everyone else’s expense (now that really makes sense)….NO COMMENT
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Read MoreIran War: “God won’t listen to war leaders” – But the good news is the “Sitting ducks” are watching them
Wars that are slowly being given a religious bent – mainly due failures of achieving stated objective thus far – waged by those who understand/practice precious little in the way of basic religion/faith. This instability coupled by the one involving consequential states in the region with fragile economies that are […]
Read MoreIran War: The NATO Clown is Back in Town
This guy is truly a clown (a sophisticated/sleek one) but on the other hand quite an obvious incarnation; hypes theories that conflict with realities, provides narratives that reflect ignorance / supremacist / colonialist vision when dealing with conflicts less based on values and more based on double standards, and finally […]
Read MorePIX of the Day – Venezia Awaits (Travelog)
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Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Let’s Face The Music & Dance (Frank Sinatra) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
My Journey with the Trumpet: Deh vieni alla finestra – Don Giovanni (Mozart) – Cornet Cover
Iran War: State of the Union – Wars/Conflicts & the Spectator Model
State of the Union – Wars/Conflicts & the Spectator Model: Opportunities to take a firm stand defending international law/values lost by a union model designed to operate solely in good times while relying on big brother by its side to defend; so in brief (poor leadership, flawed design). The world […]
Read MorePalestine: Mideast Analysis/Paralysis
Great analysis in this clip. The problem is that we’re at a point/time where action to save lives is more urgent than analysis and matters of history. The way I feel is that there should be a firm international intervention – would be great if led my country’s in the […]
Read MorePalestine: Francesca Albanese’s Holding Truth to Power – She Deserves an Award/Prize (NOT being silenced)
Francesca Albanese is fighting pretty much by herself for the soul of humanity and international law and the reason she’s constantly being attacked is simple; she’s challenging the power structure that has existed for generations and tirelessly trying her best to help us see through the scam we’ve been sold […]
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Soul Man (David Porter & Isaac Hayes) – Cornet Cover
Palestine: Francesca Albanese’s UN Report (in the words of the victims) & My Brief Take – Viewer Discretion is advised
Nothing is unclear about the realities of Palestinian suffering or controversial about Francesca Albanese statements and reports. If wester leaders/states – who are already implicated big time whether they choose to remain silent or decide to act now – have any doubts whatsoever about the realities in the reports presented […]
Read MoreMusic Break: Some music/dance for the weekend (but with a mideastern ‘twist’)
Dance/Music from the Egyptian film “Love at El Karnak” released 1967: The story of clip in brief; a dance audition by a lady dancer for a new dance group planning to do a promotion tour across Egypt including Luxor & Aswan – music composed by Egyptian composer Aly Ismail. This […]
Read MorePalestine: The Right to Exist
I never knew how dumb this question actually is until I watched Francesca Albanese respond to it so effectively. I guess when you hear something so often you begin to accept it without even thinking about it. In other words this question actually raises yet another question of the right […]
Read MoreIran War: Universal Values Undermined & The Rules-Based Order Bluff
Here’s my take which is quite simple; The influence of the western model is failing because the model is failing internally and has a poor track record in dealing with foreign challenges – particularly where military interventions are concerned. Soft power is constantly being undermined/ignored and the focus instead has […]
Read MoreIran War: A Calculation or a Miscalculation by allies (you take your pick)
My take is slightly different; if NATO allies are NOT rushing to help the U.S. on any basis other than an illegal/unprovoked war against a sovereign state, at least in the main – particularly one that was actively engaged in negotiations with the U.S (but even irrespective of this detail), […]
Read MorePIX of the Day – Goldfinch/Chardonneret élégant (Bird Stories)
Have a Great Weekend enjoying outdoor light (with plenty of nature & birds in sight) Passez un excellente Weekend 🙂
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: When a Man Loves a Woman (Percy Sledge)
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Read MoreIran War: Six Nations Pondering ‘Appropriate Efforts’
“‘Appropriate efforts’ considered by clever politicians to protect the right ‘under international law’ of the flow of energy supplies to their respective regions. As for what ‘Appropriate efforts’ really mean, well that’s a minor detail for another day perhaps as a “surprise”. In other words rather than pressuring the aggressor’s […]
Read MoreIran War: Cost of Impotent/Misguided Leadership
This and other consequential conflicts were not inevitable but are consequences of misjudgment and allowing foreign/foreign backed narratives to guide matters of national security; this combined with ignorance/arrogance which is kinda weird when considering the large budgets and the amount of personnel dedicated specifically to assessing such matters. In brief […]
Read MoreIran War: EU 2026-State of a Union
While Iran war continues raging on the EU headed by chief merz are standing still, holding hands and praying with plenty in the way of wishful thinking cause they can’t wait to start focusing on bonbons and chocolate bars again (aka the economy). You see ignoring calls that many have […]
Read MoreThe Iran War and the Question of Integrity
When standing up really matters/means something; showing courage and integrity many western leaders know precious little about. It’s not the cheering/clapping for regime change or abduction of a leader while standing on the side as if to say ‘hey were not part of this – but do support it’. It’s […]
Read MoreThe Iran War and the Tricky Stand
Mark Carney and indeed many European leaders to their credit are crystal clear on protecting international law, sovereignty and integrity….that is for Greenland. For Iran it gets a bit tricky; many western leaders like Mr. Carney standing in the side cheering/clapping for US intervention against the repressive Iranian regime but […]
Read MoreA Tribute to An Immigrant Father By His Son (and a not so brief immigrant’s comment)
When “Secular” states suddenly become “Secular’ish’” states; where racism, supremacist ideology & bigotry have been repackaged into a new theme called “Culture” and where people of immigrant backgrounds – some of them – rather than championing an alternate vision to colonial/racist tendencies are actually promoting/defending the same old/same old narratives […]
Read MorePIX of the Day – Golden-eyed lacewing/Chrysopa oculata (Close Encounters)
Have a Great Weekend enjoying outdoor light (with a golden-eye of your choice) Passez un excellente Weekend 🙂 🇵🇸 Liberty & Justice for Palestine (no people have ever endured so much barbarity/inhumanity for so long-over 70 years in the making/it’s not just cruelty it’s just not normal)
Read MoreGAZA: IDF drops charges of Israeli soldiers caught on video raping Palestinian(just good old Israeli “democracy” at play)
Horrifying images in this clip though provides context – but viewer discretion is advised and you can alternatively link to the related Reuters article below. Related Article Israel drops charges against soldiers accused of abusing Gaza detainee
Read MoreMy Journey with the Trumpet: Bette Davis Eyes (Kim Carnes) – Cornet Cover & Instrument Arrangement
Friedrich Merz Takes Half a Stand
Well of course I do not speak German myself but I’m basing my view on online translations of the clip, and so let me make 3 points; Merz’s panic mode when seeing someone raising a Palestinian flag is quite revealing – a pandora’s box seems to have opened ever so […]
Read MorePraying for Trump the Faithful Goat
Reminds me of this;
Read MorePIX of the Day – Heron/Héron (Bird Stories) – The Majestic Bird
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