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Richard Marcus

@rbmarcus.bsky.social

Writes about music and books - and sometimes works on a novel - for Blogcritics, Qantara.de and Rainbow Rodeo. Lives in Kingston Ontario Canada with my feral accomplices Frida and Alys.

149 Followers  |  81 Following  |  225 Posts  |  Joined: 13.11.2024  |  2.1947

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Remember the musical Hair used "What a piece of work is a man". So not too far fetched.

09.10.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you're in Ottawa I will be joining my comrade/life partner Brit Griffin in a discussion about her new book The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien.
We have been obsessed with the dark history of Cobalt since we were young.
Join us for the conversation:
PERFECT BOOKS OTTAWA
THURSDAY EVENING 7PM.

08.10.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 132    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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British police shoot suspect after 2 killed, 3 injured in attack near synagogue | CBC News British police said Thursday that two people had been killed and three been injured in an attack outside a synagogue in the north of Manchester, England.

So it's Christians under attack huh PP - leader of our glorious opposition.
www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

02.10.2025 12:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Translators are not traitors’ poster

β€˜Translators are not traitors’ poster

My splendid translator in France, Mikael Cabon, asked me to support an urgent campaign, launching today, opposing AI being used instead of people. I do so willingly, and feel same on behalf of audiobook readers and bookworld artists. I hope readers worldwide will show their agreement.

30.09.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 196    πŸ” 99    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

One of the reasons the Liberal Party of Canada won the election over Steven Harper's Conservative Party of Canada in 2015 was they promised to keep home delivery of mail. So - What happened Mark Carney? You joining the CPC?

27.09.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You're a horrible little man

26.09.2025 19:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Birthday Steve. Great album

23.09.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Definition of a cunning stunt

23.09.2025 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It is good - Charlie’s wife.

23.09.2025 01:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Review: β€˜The Haunting of Modesto O’Brien’ by Brit Griffin - Blogcritics The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien The Haunting of Modesto O'Brien by Brit Griffin is a tale of wonder

My review of a great slice of Canadian Noir:
blogcritics.org/book-review-...

22.09.2025 15:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yet his party joined in a standing ovation for someone whose whole career was based on spreading hate.

20.09.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The Clash - Washington Bullets (Remastered) [Official Audio]
YouTube video by theclashVEVO The Clash - Washington Bullets (Remastered) [Official Audio]

On Sept 11 1973 an American backed military coup overthrew the democratically elected government in Chile - killing the president Allende and thousands of others.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkoW...

12.09.2025 12:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Holy

07.09.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Take it he's not referring to the way Europeans treated the people indigenous to the islands.

07.09.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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To those who may be tempted to doubt the Epstein accusers: be aware that only an extremely tiny fraction of rape allegations are false. And that most women who are raped don’t come forward out of shame and fear of reprisals. The women who spoke out yesterday in DC are American heroes.

04.09.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 284    πŸ” 56    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 5
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Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene dead at 73 | CBC News Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene died Monday in Stratford, Ont., at the age of 73, his manager confirmed to CBC News.

Well this sucks www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...

02.09.2025 01:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Must be a generational thing but I prefer Lou Reed's version...from the album Lost In The Stars. Music of Kurt and Brecht released in the early 80s. But this is great too.

01.09.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blondie - Bang A Gong (Get It On) - 7/7/1979 - Convention Hall (Official)
YouTube video by Blondie on MV Blondie - Bang A Gong (Get It On) - 7/7/1979 - Convention Hall (Official)

This is cool
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID0A...

31.08.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER | Official Teaser Trailer | Coming Soon
YouTube video by MUBI FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER | Official Teaser Trailer | Coming Soon

Oh I want to see this youtu.be/wgPEvR702fk?...

30.08.2025 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morgan Wallen Boycotts Grammys In Protest Of Desegregation SNEEDVILLE, TNβ€”Opting out of the awards process for reasons he called both personal and political, country music star Morgan Wallen announced Friday that he would be boycotting the Grammys in protest ...

I love the open contempt @theonion.com has for Morgan Wallen: theonion.com/morgan-walle...

25.08.2025 00:59 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Streets of Baltimore (2007 Remaster)
YouTube video by Gram Parsons - Topic Streets of Baltimore (2007 Remaster)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi0c...

25.08.2025 07:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Replace them with Cheerleader Squads? His idea of culture frightens me.

25.08.2025 02:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Must be a Morgan Whalen fan

24.08.2025 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm sure Kazantakis would have been surprised to know he wrote a Star Wars story. That being said - by far the best of the bunch - both book and movie.

24.08.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Danielle Smith says Canada has some of the lowest living standards in the world thanks to her hard work Calgary, Alberta - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made headlines after stating that Canada has some of the lowest living standards in the world thanks mostly to her time in office.

Danielle Smith says Canada has some of the lowest living standards in the world thanks to her hard work

www.thebeaverton.com/2025/08/dani...

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Scooby
I am as white as a hotel towel, and the closest thing to Mexican I am was a single all inclusive resort stay in Cancun. I put a Mexican flag sticker on my old Tacoma abd was promptly pulled over by ICE in San Antonio. I'm happy to waste their time
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RookaTX
This is the way

Scooby β€’ RookaTX
Their big question was like, "why the sticker" I told them it was on the truck when I bought it-and they suggested I remove it. Obnoxious creatures.
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Scooby I am as white as a hotel towel, and the closest thing to Mexican I am was a single all inclusive resort stay in Cancun. I put a Mexican flag sticker on my old Tacoma abd was promptly pulled over by ICE in San Antonio. I'm happy to waste their time 1d RookaTX This is the way Scooby β€’ RookaTX Their big question was like, "why the sticker" I told them it was on the truck when I bought it-and they suggested I remove it. Obnoxious creatures. 1d

White woman puts Mexican flag on her truck to waste ICE’s time.

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The Clash - I'm so Bored with the USA (full version - Rock Revolution, Manchester 1978)
YouTube video by Music Non-Stop The Clash - I'm so Bored with the USA (full version - Rock Revolution, Manchester 1978)

Happy Birthday to the late great Joe Strummer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xipk...

21.08.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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