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A decent day here in Scotland for a walk to clear the head

No matter what happens, it saddens me deeply that rape, felonies, trying to overthrow our democracy, misogyny, racism and transphobia are somehow not deal breaks for 10’s of millions of Americans.

So today’s lesson is that in America, being a good person with integrity doesn’t matter. As long as you have enough money, can drum up hate, lie & tell selfish people what they want to hear, then even with multiple sexual assault allegations & felonies you can be President #Trump

My song, “Blind” seemed to suit my mood for how things have gone the last couple of days, so here’s a bleary eyed version from this morning.

russian Shahed drones reported to be moving in direction Boryspil. It’s where just few years ago I could get in 40 minutes by train, then hop on plane and be with friends in Prague or London in matters of hours. Now - no planes for us. Only missiles , bombs and shahed drones

Twitter clearly illustrates that half the world, especially in America, seems to have had a lobotomy. They don’t give a toss about integrity, morality and decency. Populism and undeliverable false promises have won, compassion and hope has lost. Bread and circuses.

Remembering the Merchant Navy sailors like my Grandfather Michael LeDrew from Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, who crewed unarmed supply and troop ships during WW2. Without them the war would not have been won but they often get forgotten. #RemembranceSunday #canada

Not only do I still not understand why so many Americans voted for a lying sex offender & fraudster with a felony conviction, who was impeached twice & tried to violently overthrow the US govt in 2020, but also why is Elon Musk on calls to world leaders? Who voted for him?

You really MUST listen again. This is special.

If you want to understand why Trump isnt very popular in Scotland, this is worth a listen.

He’s already appointed a head of government efficiency who gave us the Cybertruck, and a health secretary who doesn’t believe in health. And he doesn’t take office for another two months. Good luck, America.

From this morning, practicing a cover of John Moreland’s song, “One Man Holds the World Hostage”. Seems a topical song to sing these days. #acoustic #americana

The place of my birth (and most of West Lothian in the 70s). I think it was in slightly better nick back then, but not far off.

It's Tuesday and a new Another Country will be available from 8 this evening. Here's my radio blog. rickyross.com/blog/?p=6085

When Jimi Hendrix got banned from the BBC for stopping mid song and playing "Sunshine of your Love" by Cream.

Having a chillled out Christmas Eve, with the telly, South African Red wine and a load of snacks

I don’t care whether it’s cool or not but I absolutely loved this final episode of Gavin & Stacey. It hits the spot in both the acting and the writing, fantastic work and just what was needed.

My body chemistry is now basically Ferrero Rocher, Wine and Pringles

If you like slightly melancholy #Americana but with a bit of a rock influence, written by a hairy Scotsman then I've got you covered. The actual single of this tune, "The Bottle & The Neon Lights", came out a wee while ago and is available in all the usual places.