Terry MacNeil
@contraryterry.bsky.social
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I am an Anarchist,
 an Anti-Authoritarian Socialist, a Lumpenproletarian,
 a Feminist Pervert,
 a Virgin Wizard, a disenchanted Economic Hit Man, 
and a false Syphilitic Christ!
 He/Him
 #AnarchoCommunism #ResistCapitalism My website: terrymacneil.com
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As an anarchist (who is anti-state, anti-capitalist, anti-racist, pro-treaties, a LGBTQIA+ ally, and a white cisgendered heterosexual male feminist) I’m usually conscious of my many privileges.
Don’t be a #Reactool (“Reactionary Tool”).
The left needs more far-left trolls! Ⓐ
On the #CelticColours chat earlier tonight, I mentioned that the #NorthShoreGaels show was my favourite Celtic Colours show. And then shortly afterwards, “Stephanie C” (clearly #StephanieConn), who co-organized the North Shore Gaels show, thanked me for saying so! She made my night. Ⓐ
A note I wrote about Depression, Sensitivity, and #CelticColours! Enjoy! Ⓐ
Yesterday, I started reading #KateBeaton’s deep dive into the despicable attempt to build a golf course in #WestMabouBeach. But I had to wait until today, to read many of her links.
#CabotCitrusFarms #Mabou #NSPoli #CBPoli #NSPC #NSLP #NSNDP
I dug a bit into Cabot’s dealings with the Florida gov over state parkland last year. What I read should be a warning to Nova Scotians. In short, secrecy, money and contempt for the public. The post was to inform my local community on fb, but here it is with links: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/37x8c...
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Earlier, I tried to be amusing on the #CelticColours chat - and my Mom was mortified, and advised me NOT to say anything I said. But I said my shit anyway, because I think I’m funny. Been rockin’ out to THIS tune tonight (on repeat).
#Alvvays #BoredInBristol
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Alvvays - Bored In Bristol [Official Audio]
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THIS was a FUCKING AWESOME song I always listened to, as background music while reading #TheLordOfTheRings (way back when I was in elementary school). It’s still FUCKING AWESOME.
#TheBarraMacNeils #MoNigheanDubh #MyBlackHairedGirl
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Mo Nighean Dubh (My Black Haired Girl)
YouTube video by The Barra MacNeils - Topic
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To be clear, I oppose the proposed #CoxheathCopperMine - but must say, our #CBRM counsellor is (pretty much) powerless to stop it (even if he wanted to). When it comes to mines, fracking, etc that poison drinking water - I oppose that on principle, wherever it happens.
#NSPC #NSLP #NSNDP #NSPoli
The proposed #CoxheathCopperMine was an issue in our electoral district for the recent municipal #CBRM elections. In a #CBC radio interview, #BlueMarshall revealed he hadn’t even heard about the issue - but still became counsellor of our riding. He has a long history of being politically useless. Ⓐ
While I was chatting with a friendly woman on the #CelticColours chat yesterday - my Mom was gung ho that I should not refer to myself as being an “old” person, and that I shouldn’t make it sound like I’m a hermit. But I say I am both! So I did both. I mean, I hardly know anyone in my community. Ⓐ
For a while earlier tonight - I was panicking, fearful that I had permanently lost a chapter I wrote about ten years ago (for a future novel). But when it comes to me archiving my writings - I need to have more faith in myself. It took a lot of digging, but in the end I DID find said chapter. Ⓐ
In the #Wikipedia article of #StarshipTroopers3Marauder, writer/director #EdwardNeumeier claims the movie was inspired by #TheVietnamWar - NOT the #WarOnTerror. What a load of baloney. Ed clearly didn’t have the balls to admit what he was ACTUALLY satirizing.
#AfghanistanOccupation #IraqOccupation
In closing, the criticism of Christianity in #StarshipTroopers3Marauder is a reaction against the administration of #GeorgeWBush (and the many #EvangelicalChristians who were passionately devoted to him and his crimes against humanity). The film is still relevant today, in the age of #MAGAFascism. Ⓐ
The film #StarshipTroopers3Marauder will seem rabidly pro-Christian. But no! The fascists move away from atheism - resulting in a sinister merger of Christianity with fascism. Loved it when one #ChristianFascist plans her wedding - while in the background, the fascists blow up an entire planet. Ⓐ
One of the intentionally amusing moments of #StarshipTroopers3Marauder - is when the screen narrows down to the ass of the hot female pilot climbing up a ladder. However, fascists are so squeamish about sex - a fascist propaganda film would NEVER use such obvious sexually suggestive imagery. Ⓐ
Saw #StarshipTroopers3Marauder, an often cheesy “war” movie that (correctly) assumes fascist soldiers are incapable of saying anything that aren’t enthusiastic/vapid pro-war slogans. There are also passionless romances between fascist couples (as you would expect). And the CGI is… pretty bad. Ⓐ
The uniforms of the troops in the film #TheKeep are unusual - we see ordinary (non-SS) German troops wearing camouflage (from what I recall, only #WaffenSS troops wore that), and Waffen SS troops wearing the notorious black uniforms (something I CAN’T IMAGINE they ever did in combat). Ⓐ
So in the film #TheKeep, we see WWII German troops killed by an evil monster. Which is fine - those guys were probably more evil than any supernatural monster. Well, the #WaffenSS actually fought in combat. The SS that were in charge of policing or ran the concentration camps - were WAY WORSE. Ⓐ
Saw #TheKeep (Theatrical Cut) - a movie that is DESPERATELY begging for a Director’s Cut. But since that might never happen - it seems I’ll have to settle for the graphic novel of The Keep (to get an IDEA of what the movie The Keep should’ve looked like). Ⓐ
And in case anyone is wondering - I gave #WoodyAllen’s movie #ThePurpleRoseOfCairo a 10/10. So regardless of any sex crimes Allen may have committed - I consider him a talented filmmaker, who has made lots of mediocre and shitty movies. Ⓐ
#DianeKeaton died before #WoodyAllen? THAT is something I did not expect. Also, #Manhattan was a shitty movie - I don’t care what their fanboys say. #RIPDianeKeaton
#KateBeaton’s COMPLETE/UNABRIDGED letter on attempts to turn the #WestMabouBeachProvincialPark into a golf course. Yes, as if #CapeBreton didn’t have enough of THOSE already. But someday, #DonaldTrump might play golf on that protected land!
#NSPoli #CBPoli
I have letter to the editor this week in our local paper.
Our community is, once again, facing a developer who wants to turn public, protected coastal land into a golf course. We've been here before. This time, it's shadier. And God knows it was shady last time. www.invernessoran.ca/top-story/co...
I’ll concede - the music (overall) in the film #TheTreeOfLife is really good! This is another piece that impressed me - which I’ve heard before, but never knew (until today) that it’s #HenrykGórecki’s Symphony No. 3, Op. 36: II. Lento e Largo - Tranquillissimo. Ⓐ
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Symphony No. 3, Op. 36: II. Lento e Largo - Tranquillissimo
YouTube video by Dawn Upshaw - Topic
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In its portrayal of 1950s family life - the film #TheTreeOfLife gives glimpses of abusive households. But there’s no WWII vets who came back from the war with PTSD, became alcoholics, and beat their wives/children. The protagonist has a strict/distant father, who by 1950s standards - is gentle. Ⓐ
Saw the Extended Cut of #TheTreeOfLife - a monstrosity that is FIFTY MINUTES LONGER than the already too long Theatrical Cut. Does the additional footage add anything positive to the film? No - it just wasted even more of my time. Ⓐ
The film #TheTreeOfLife shows lots of images from “nature” (like waterfalls, volcanoes, dinosaurs, etc) to compensate for the protagonist/automaton re-examining his dull/uneventful childhood. And we see that not a single one of his memories depicted onscreeen - is of any actual significance. Ⓐ