Dead Confederate sharpshooters of Hood's Division among the rocks in Devil's Den in front of Little Round Top.

CSA: Remembering the Bravery of “Irish” Company “K” – 15th Alabama – Little Round-Top [2.7.1863] – Gettysburg! (3.4.2025)

The weather was hot – and the Confederates had to advance over open ground before storming an inclined slope (in the form of a steep hill) – with the intention of sweeping the Federals off its top and consolidating the victory. The previous day had seen the Confederates sweep the Federals out of West and Central Gettysburg – and into the hills to its East. Washington was just 80 miles to the South – and legend has it that Lincoln was packing his belongings to flee! I have audio-typed part of a chapter from Stephen Sears’ book – carefully reproducing the text from an Audible edition (in my native British English). This provides a general background to the battle – but does not mention the Irish specifically – other than one or two fighting for the Union. For the story of “Company K” of the 15th Alabama Regiment of the Confederate States of America (CSA) – we must turn to the excellent work of Phillip Thomas Tucker – who has produced an excellent book examining the contribution to the Confederate cause made by the Irish!

General George Pickett - CSA

CSA: BBC Antiques Roadshow “Experts” Convicted of Fraud After Appearing on Show! (1.4.2025)

Although a small number of the Confederate soldiers managed to reach the Union lines and engage in hand-to-hand combat, they were ultimately overwhelmed. The charge ended in a disastrous defeat for the Confederates, with more than half of the men involved either killed, wounded, or captured. Meanwhile, on a different part of the battlefield, the Union scored yet another decisive victory at Vicksburg on July 4th, 1863, the day after the defeat at Gettysburg (a conflict had been raging at Vicksburg since the beginning of the war – with the defending Confederates scoring a number of victories – but nothing decisive). Nevertheless, despite these heavy-blows, General Lee managed to muster what was left of his Army and retreat in good order back to the South – and continue the war for another two-years.

South Africa - Black Racism

South Africa: Operation Dudula – and the Problem of Tribal Politics Outside the Tribe! (25.3.2025)

In my experience, this is a typical tactic of Trotskyite entryism – which infiltrates working-class groups and politically shifts them toward the right. Furthermore, why are the signs in English and not Zulu? Who is the intended audience? This Black racism feeds into Trump’s assertion that White people in South Africa are victims of Black people. I remember protests in Burma with signs written in English being held upside down – as those holding them cannot read, write or speak English (the West was mass importing fascistic Rohingya Muslims from Bangladesh – in an attempt to water-down the Buddhist support for Socialism within Myanmar – the lie being that local resistance was “genocide”, etc). In this situation, the English is obviously very good – so perhaps Trump is behind it! This Black woman sounds like a White Afrikaner from the 1970s!

Screenshot Shared on Far-Right Wenbsites!

UK: BBC Anti-China Propaganda Exposed! (23.3.2025)

According to the Chinese Constitution and laws, all foreigners in China enjoy the same legal status and rights as Chinese citizens, unless otherwise specifically provided by law. This means that Jews will not be discriminated against or treated unequally in China because of their race or ethnicity. ​Work and study​: Jews have the right to apply for jobs in China in accordance with the law and enjoy the same labour rights and interests as Chinese employees. They can also receive education in China, including attending schools at all levels and enjoying the same educational resources as Chinese students. ​

Silversea - Animal Policy

Silversea Onboard Animal Policy – the “Elephant” in the Room – Plus Silversea Response! (21.3.2025)

I was enthralled to see a fine pair of elephants (good ivory – strong stature) featured on the Silversea online website – next to the description of the cruise-ship entertainment and various other distractions (including a breeding-pair of Polar Bears – I believe). May I take this opportunity to enquire as to what is the policy for animals being onboard? Although I am a little out-of-date, I am told the odd ship might possess a parrot to keep the children engaged – but am musing as to whether the new cruise-ships – being as spacious as they are – could also contain some type of Zoo? 

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