Afternoon music
Saturday quiz
This week, 6/10, the same as political journalist John Rentoul. I did not know the answers to questions 2, 3, 4, and 9.
Had I bothered to read the question properly, I should also have got the answer to question 2.
Invaded Europe
Patriotic Alternative
Sam Melia, of Patriotic Alternative, imprisoned in March this year for having organized distribution of socio-political stickers, has been released, though he will remain under licence (monitored, censored etc) for the whole of 2025.
Melia was sentenced in March 2024 to a headline term of 2 years. He has thus been released after nearly 10 months in prison for having organized the distribution of stickers themselves not unlawful in content.
Injustice can take many forms.
Melia will now be able to enjoy Christmas with his wife, the well-known activist Laura Towler, and their two small children.
Incidentally, supporters and well-wishers raised nearly £70,000 for Melia and his wife via GiveSendGo.
I do not belong to Patriotic Alternative (nor to any political organization), but I commend the courage and fortitude of both Melia and Laura Towler.
Tweets seen
System politicians and scribblers seem to find the idea that the water industry should be nationalized (re-nationalized) a problem. “Where does the money come from?”, they cry.
I do not recall the same people asking the same question when it comes to rubbish like “Test and Trace”, or any of the other stupid “Covid” scamdemic/panicdemic “measures taken”. Nor when it comes to importation of millions of useless parasites from Africa and Asia etc.
Money for necessary work on the water and sewerage system exists, but is presently being wasted on importation of millions of inferior people (and their upkeep, one way and another), on pointless —and in fact dangerous— foreign policy mistakes such as throwing money at the Jew-Zionist regime in Kiev, and also at literally dozens of shambolic “states” in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Stuchbery. Again. I blogged about that unpleasant person 5 years ago (blog post updated since then).
See also:
(in which I examine the linkage connecting the mentally-disordered, the Jew-Zionist element, and the “antifa” idiocy).
Not a new story. In fact I featured it on the blog, I think at least 2 years ago. Still shocking, though. I think that it took place somewhere in Sussex.
“IsraellyCool” featured me on his hate-blog about a decade ago, so good riddance (assuming that he actually leaves Twitter/X, rather than —like so many of “them”— merely whining about leaving, but then either not going, or going then immediately returning; cf. “Mark Lewis Lawyer”, Maureen Lipton etc re. UK “antisemitism” and living in the UK).
“IsraellyCool” seems to want to be paid by the Israeli government, or to be a direct part of Israeli government disinformation, as others are (see below):
Deutschland erwache!
Late music
Ian Robert Millard 
Hello Ian: I was getting a little worried when I did not see a new post yesterday. Excellent news about Sam Melia! By the way, he must be of Spanish descent because there is a big Spanish chain of hotels called “Meliá” (founded in 1956 by José Meliá Sinisterra) I wish Sam was related to him!
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meli%C3%A1_Hotels_International
Here is a beautiful and truly heart-warming story:
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Claudius:
Thank you. A very nice story about the injured cat, though it makes my blood boil that some cruel or crazed and/or stupid people will shoot at a cat in the first place. Still, all’s well that ends well. “The world is not without kind people”, as the Russians say.
As for the name Melia, in general I believed until today that it is or can be of Mediterranean origin. I know there are people in Malta with that name, and in Gibraltar.
*However*, I now see from Google etc that the etymology may be (in origin) Greek, German, Irish, or even Georgian:
“Melia may mean “honey” or “all sweetness” from its Greek origin, along with “ash tree,” “blackness,” and “darkness.” Not stopping there, Melia’s Germanic inspiration ties it to Amal, meaning “diligent” and “courage,” among many other energetic endearments”
“Melia is a family name that may originate in the Caucasus state of Georgia (Georgian: მელია), in Italy, or in Ireland. Melia Bergamin. The Georgian name is believed to be derived from the word melia (sometimes mela), meaning “fox”. Names derived from Melia are Meliava, Meliva, Melua, Meluava or Meladze.”
“Irish (Mayo): from Ó Máille see O’Melia . Italian (southern): habitational name from any of various places in Sicily and southern Italy named Melia as for example in the provinces of Messina or Reggio Calabria.”
The origin of names is not always straightforward.
ps. I do have the occasional day off from the blog! I have not yet “snuffed it”, liver and “the usual suspects” permitting.
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Thank you very much for the interesting ramifications of that rather strange name/surname. According to Wikipedia the root is clearly Greek:
Melia is a feminine given name of Greek origin[1] and comes from μελία, the ancient Greek word for ash-tree.[2] In Greek mythology, Melia was an Oceanid, daughter of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys.
Changing the subject, do you like Cointreau? I have never tasted it but it sounds very nice…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cointreau
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Claudius:
Cointreau is quite pleasant, in moderation. I drink very little these days, but in the past I sometimes bought a bottle, in the colder months. I think that I preferred the not-dissimilar (though different in colour) Grand Marnier. Both are based on orange.
There are many drinks of that sort, meaning liqueurs, which I liked decades ago but have not now had for years, indeed decades. Chartreuse, for one. The green version is worth trying.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cointreau
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Marnier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse_(liqueur)
Do you know Drambuie, the Scottish liqueur?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drambuie
In general, I do not have a sweet palate, and that includes where drinks are concerned, but there are or were exceptions, such as the sweet but powerful white wine, Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey, which can be stunning, though it costs a fortune even here; God knows what it must cost in Argentina.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_Lafaurie-Peyraguey
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Thank you so much for the information. The “Chartreuse” looks wonderful! It would cost a fortune here! Having said that I noticed a big discrepancy in the prices between some licqueur/wine merchants in the UK. One of them is offering green “Chartreuse” at £31.50 (ex VAT) another one is asking £58.95 for it; finally, a third one is asking £49.90 (inc. VAT)
The first one is, by far the best option because even with the VAT the price is only £38.10; I think I shall order a crate… LOL
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Claudius:
Another one which is interesting is B&B (Benedictine and Brandy), a half and half cut of Benedictine and French brandy, a 1930s taste, which product I have had (about 40 years ago), and which I thought had gone out of production, though Wikipedia says not. At any rate, I have not seen it on sale for decades.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9n%C3%A9dictine
https://www.benedictinedom.com/our-liqueurs/benedictine-and-brandy/
You can make your own, though:
“B&B is a cocktail made with Benedictine liqueur and brandy, and is often served in a brandy snifter. Here’s how to make a B&B:
Warm a brandy snifter with hot water, then discard.
Pour 1.5 ounces of Benedictine into the snifter.
Gently pour 1.5 ounces of brandy over the back of a bar spoon and let it float on top of the Benedictine.
B&B can be served on the rocks, straight up, or slightly warmer. The brandy snifter enhances the drinking experience by capturing the aroma.
Benedictine B&B liqueur is drier than Bénédictine D.O.M. and has a nutty flavor with hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, and gingerbread spice. Some say it tastes thick and oily at first, then becomes sweet and spicy, similar to spice jellybeans. The cognac component in the liqueur adds a little fire and thins out what would otherwise be a sticky liqueur.
Bénédictine is sometimes considered a health tonic. Some say it can ease digestion when taken before meals, and that it can strengthen and nourish the body after childbirth.”
and
https://www.diffordsguide.com/beer-wine-spirits/90/benedictine-bandb-liqueur
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Stuchbery is still alive! Oh, Noooo! 😁😁😁 In my country we have a saying: “Bad people are like weeds, they never die”
He has the cheek to describe himself as “a journalist, a historian and a teacher”. Well, when you think about it, it may be true since nowadays ANYONE can be a journalist, a historian or a teacher. I have met a couple of “teachers” here and they were incredibly ignorant and vulgar, I pity the poor students!
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Claudius:
He is really none of those three things, but I think that my blog post about him “covers the waterfront”.
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It’s noteworthy that the evil (((REDACTED))) David Lange brags about advocating for his (((people))) and (((country))), but doesn’t want White people to do the same.
That speaks volumes about the manipulative hypocrisy of the evil (((REDACTEDS))), who are a subversive and malevolent and destructive 5th column in the West.
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Friend of Britain:
Exactly.
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Sam Melia is an absolute hero and patriotic warrior. I am very glad that he has been released and is now back with his family.
I am also very glad that the Pro-White movement has raised over 70,000 pounds for him. This will undoubtedly encourage him and show him that his bravery and his sacrifices for the Pro-White cause are valued and appreciated.
Pro-White activists are appreciated and cherished more than they know. Even in these dark times, their Pro-White struggles and heroism inspire and encourage White people.
When the Pro-White movement attains power, there will be statues of Melia, major streets named after him, monuments to him, etc. The same applies to our other heroes.
Instead of idolizing royalty and degenerate actors and celebrities, White people will revere real heroes like Sam Melia.
Everywhere Melia goes, he will be treated as a national hero and a national treasure, after the Pro-White movement wins power.
We will also generously reward all of our brave heroes with assets that will be confiscated from the (((REDACTEDS))) and traitors.
The existing treasonous societal elite class will be dismantled and their assets will be confiscated as punishment for their treason.
We will replace them with our own, new societal elite that consists of hardcore White nationalists.
Heroes like Sam Melia, who fought for the White race and remained loyal to the White race even in the darkest hours, will be at the top of the new Pro-White elite.
We will transfer the ownership and shares of all the corporations to heroic White nationalists such as Melia.
All the major corporations will be either nationalized by the Pro-White government, or transferred to the ownership of White nationalists.
Additionally, heroes like Melia who stood up for the White race when few people were brave enough to do so, will receive huge cash rewards.
The purpose will be to reward our heroes, and also to create a new elite consisting of hardcore White nationalists.
The White nationalists who endured decades of (((persecution))) will be at the top of society when the Pro-White movement attains power.
We will purge all societal institutions of (((enemies))) and traitors, and replace these scum with good White nationalists.
Furthermore, we will confiscate the castles, mansions, and estates of the traitor nobility and the traitor business/banking executives, and transfer these properties to White nationalist heroes.
I look forward to seeing Sam Melia move into Blenheim Palace or Chilham Castle or Highclere Castle, as his new home after the Pro-White movement wins power.
Hardcore Pro-White activists will be the new elite.
The same thing will happen in all other White countries. Bjorn Hocke will be moving into Hohenzollern Castle as his justified reward for his Pro-White activism.
If there is a criticism I can make of Hitler, it is that he didn’t do enough to dismantle the existing venal elite class, and replace it with a new elite of hardcore German nationalists.
We will learn from Hitler’s mistake, and when we win power, we will totally dismantle the existing elite class, confiscate their wealth, and create a new elite consisting of fanatical White nationalist activists and warriors.
The goal will be to permanently re-structure White society to prevent traitors from ever regaining a foothold.
After the Pro-White movement wins power, only hardcore devoted Pro-White people will be allowed access to wealth, influence, and power.
Eligibility for high-paying jobs, even access to higher education, will only be available to people deemed to be loyal White nationalists.
We will completely re-structure society, the government, the media, and everything else, to ensure that everything serves the Pro-White cause.
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Friend of Britain:
In that case, assuming that you think that I qualify, I shall have this one (currently on sale for £12,500,000):
Joking aside, I agree. We need “a revaluation of all values”, aimed at the goal of producing a quantum leap in evolution.
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You definitely qualify, Ian! Your Pro-White activism and your bravery and courage in standing up to defend the White race and oppose the (((enemy))), is appreciated more than you know!
After the Pro-White movement wins, White nationalist heroes like you will be greatly honored and rewarded for your loyal faithfulness to the White race and Pro-White cause, even during the darkest hours.
The greatest Pro-White heroes are those who are willing to stand up and publicly advocate for the White race, and stand up against the full (((onslaught))) of the (((evil enemy))).
Your bravery and courage in defending the White race and your sacrifices are cherished and valued by the Pro-White movement, and when we win, you will be cherished and valued by ALL White people, who will revere our racial heroes.
God bless you and your family! I hope you have a very happy and joyous and merry Christmas!!!!
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Friend of Britain:
Thank you. Really, though, the only “reward” I want is victory itself.
Merry Christmas/Yuletide!
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