A hopefully less impassioned look at Drumcree, sectarianism and our continuing comfort in division and bitterness. Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International
Seriously, what the hell?! I had just intended to record a very brief 'many thanks' to all the folks who'd sent kind messages via the Buzzsprout app as I can't directly reply other than by these means. But... Drumcree... I didn't realise Unionism would attempt to take us all back a few decades with them. Now, this is the last episode! Just personal thoughts, no research - that's all binned as well as arguing with some retired RUC colleagues about the 'rights of Unionism' (JB, GW et al)....
Thank you to everyone's who's listened. I hope you got something from my podcast, no matter how small or fleeting. It's time to call time on the whole enterprise. There's a number of reasons, some I talk about in the podcast, but also the fact that - as far as general interest goes - the Royal Ulster Constabulary has long faded into the fog of history. Of course, given our divided society we (the RUC) are viewed as either murderous demons or selfless angels. Whichever reference suits whoever'...
Just a short notice in relation to the longevity of the podcast. Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef PEN International
In light of the conviction of Jeffrey Donaldson on Monday 22nd June 2026 I thought I'd take a look at some of the behaviour employed by sex offenders, especially in the context of Protestant Fundamentalist Christianity. I also look at the similar organisational environments where corruption can thrive due to collectivist mindsets. There has been a disgraceful surge in members of the DUP, Unionism and even loyalism clamouring to distance themselves from Donaldson as well as decrying his behavi...