Talladega Nights – Chip And The Spider Monkey Scene

Grandpa Chip really has it tough. His daughter is married to an idiotic egomaniac who races cars, and his grandchildren are strangers to the concept of good manners. They are all, however, very entertaining when they get going, especially the young ones who steal the limelight in this clip from Talladega Nights. This farcical movie […]

Carrickfergus – Loudon Wainwright III (Irish Folk)

Carrickfergus (Gaelic for The Rock of Fergus) is a coastal town in the Occupied Six Counties of Ireland. The origins of this particular song are subject to much speculation, but the melody is believed to be from a Gaelic song titled, “Do Bhí Bean Uasal” (There was a Noble Woman) which has been attributed to the […]

Giants: Who Really Rules The World?

In this episode, Abby Martin looks at the reality of global power. We might think that politicians have the ultimate authority, but are they little more than front men? Could it be that behind the political showmen and women are the kingmakers who get to decide who does what and when? If this is so, […]

A Book Of Bones – Supernatural Thriller By John Connolly

A Book Of Bones by John Connolly Charlies Parker is a private investigator based in Maine. But run-of-the-mill cases do not form the main part of Parker’s work. Following the savage murder of both his wife and young daughter, the former NYPD cop has been thrust into a world were demons and their human acolytes […]

Why US Anti-Semites Love Israel, But Would See Every Jew Dead

It’s a strange realisation; to understand that both white racists in the US (who hate Jews), and pro-Israelis (many of whom are Jews) support Trump. How can it be possible, you ask, that two fundamentally opposed groups have found such common ground? The following article takes us on a brief journey into the wacky world […]

America’s Forgotten Racism – Nazis In New York

Nazis are usually associated with Germany of the early 20th century. But how many are aware that there was a strong Nazi movement in the USA during the pre-war years? (Some would argue it still exists) The following article looks at this political anomaly when tens of thousands of pro-Hitler citizens marched through New York […]

Altan – Maggie’s Pancakes (Irish Traditional)

Here’s a hit from the maestros of Irish music, Altan, from beautiful Tír Chonaill. This version of Maggie’s Pancakes is sure to get your feet tapping, probably enough to wear out the soles on your shoes. Altan are an Irish institution still encouraging audiences to kick up their heels after decades of success. Their longevity […]

Sicily’s Underage Sex Trade – Mafia, Paedophiles And Exploitation

Most observers of the human condition will have noted that if there is an opportunity to exploit, then there will always be those who will engage in exploitation. Whether it be politics, banks, drugs or, in this case, the sex industry, societies will throw up unscrupulous individuals and even organisations that will work tirelessly to […]

Behold America – America First & The American Dream Explored

Behold America by Sarah Churchwell It was on Monday, 30th May, 1927, that patriotic New Yorkers took to the streets to celebrate Memorial Day. Also on the streets that day were members of the organisation of American Fascists, an Italian-American alliance that supported Mussolini. They marched through Manhattan with sporadic fights breaking out against those […]