Anthony McIntyre's Blog, page 589

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of Two Hundred And Ninety Seven

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousGraeme Souness has no regrets over ‘man’s game’ comment despite backlashAnalysis: Josh Cullen shows another side to his game on outstanding

Coming Soon 📚 From Malachi O'Doherty

Merrion Press 🔖 is on the cusp of publishing a new book by journalist and broadcaster, MalachiO'Doherty. COMING SOON

Pundits

Peter Anderson ⚽ You've gotta love Sky Sports.Not only for the sporting content but also for the pundits! Saturday saw an unusual spat between Jaime "bland" Redknapp and Gary "woke twat" Neville. It followed Man U's embarrassing hiding at lowly Brentford. I thought Man U had hit rock bottom last season; I was wrong. Those lazy fuckers won't run for the new manager either. After the game Neville

A Morning Thought @ 1520

The Cancellation Of Jerry Sadowitz

Brandon Sullivan ✒ Around about 16:00, 13th Aug 2022, Jerry Sadowitz Tweeted the following:Did a show last night, 75 mins, thought it went well. Didn't see any walkouts. Today I’m told my show's been cancelled. Great stuff. I'm truly sorry for everyone who travelled to see the show tonight.When I first had the pleasure of seeing JS live, around about 2004, early in his set he said “It’s like I’m

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of Two Hundred And Ninety Six

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousWho is Salman Rushdie? Author whose book The Satanic Verses made him a targetRebekah Vardy loss in libel case ‘absolute disaster’ for her

In the Footsteps of Nano Reid ✑ A Walking Tour with Brendan Matthews

Old Drogheda Society ✒ Event announcement.Highlanes Gallery Drogheda Presents:In the Footsteps of Nano Reid; A Walking Tour with Brendan MatthewsDate:Saturday 20th AugustTime: 1pmBooking required: €5Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-the-fo... more aboutartist Nano Reid and her life as you

Chinese Students Hold Key To Defusing Taiwan Crisis

Dr John Coulter ✒ Just when you think the global stage cannot get any more tense, the ‘Taiwan Trauma’ comes to life again like a grumbling political volcano. So what’s the secret to defusing this latest crisis? TPQ Contentious Political Commentator offers an answer. The West’s dispute with Communist China over Taiwan is a mirror image of the West’s crisis with Russia over Ukraine - NATO does

A Morning Thought @ 1519

Someman Mustdie

Anthony McIntyre ✒ 'A religion that claims it is able to behave like this, religious leaders who are able to behave like this, and then say this is a religion which must be above any kind of whisper of criticism, that doesn't add up' - Salman Rushdie.More than three decades after theocratic fascists issued a licence to murder the writer Salman Rushdie, an assailant almost succeeded. A smile