this blog is a visual notebook of inspirations for a group of bandit bloggers. we post things we see and like. our lives don’t revolve around singular topics and neither does our blog. sorry! nothing is in-or-out of context here. enjoy xx
the aptly named water proof chelsea boot (sola 2.0)… if you plan on going swimming in the new york sewers this is the boot you’ll need…
you know, some smart shit comes out of norway here and there… there was the incredible magnus carlsen…
we’ll assign the brown water resistant kastel x vibram lyngen slip-fit boot to
the “tall wolf” or otherwise “finish the job” erling haaland from the norwegian national team and later premier league manchester city
we’ll assign the coal black version with vibram sole technology to
and finally the gorgeous SIRI, the one your iphone was named after (google it), yes SIGRID siri tollerod the fashion queen…
whom we’ll assign the white water resistant kastel lyngen slip-fit boot to.
happy hunting for that right boot this winter, which you can call your own. what we love about these guys is that they say “sustainability is complex. just like saying 30% less sugar isn’t sugar-free, we don’t just claim to be sustainable.our approach involves bold experiments in materials, design… viable ideas become pilot products, and successful pilots set new standards of innovation…” sustainability is not just a phrase but rather “forever ongoing”… cheers to that… by ts
israelism is a 2023 american documentary, made before the october 7th war, about the portrayal of the israeli–palestinian conflict in american jewish institutions.
the film focuses on the perspectives of simone zimmerman and another jewish american, a former IDF soldier eitan, following them as they learn more about the treatment of palestinians and come to revise their views on israel.
winner of best feature documentary, and top audience award at the san francisco jewish film festival
winner of spirit award at brooklyn international film festival
directed by erin axelman and sam eilertsen, it has screened at various film festivals in the united states and won a brooklyn film festival spirit award. the film is critical of israel’s treatment of palestinians, and of the american jewish community’s education on the israeli–palestinian conflict.
it follows two american jews as they learn about the conflict and come to revise their views. the film also includes interviews with academics and political activists. by dd
watson was arrested in response to an interpol red notice from japan (oh… i see… so there is international law after all… but only when you are to arrest real criminals, like an environmentalist who’s trying to save our oceans!)
so did paul watson kill 1,000’s of men, women and children? did he steal anyone’s property or starve them to death? no…. “japan alleges that watson and his crew damaged a japanese whaling vessel in 2010 and injured a crew member with a stink bomb” no this is for real and not a joke…
“it is accepted by the prosecution that watson, who has been involved in thwarting whalers for five decades, was not present at the time of the alleged crime. it is instead claimed that he was party to the decision by the activist peter bethune to board the vessel and throw a stink bomb on to its deck.” – the guardian
watson and “the captain paul watson foundation” have appealed the decision to the supreme court. protests have erupted worldwide, condemning denmark’s cooperation with japan. watson’s defense team argues that japan’s extradition request is based on “false” claims. they also claim to have video footage proving the crew member was not on deck when the stink bomb was thrown.
its really a sad time when interpol red notices are issued for such absurd ‘crimes’ and only to then watch the rest of the world go to shit infront of our eyes. by kl
aaron bushnell was just 25-year-old when he set himself on fire in front of the israeli embassy in washington on february 25, 2024
bushnell’s act was the second self-immolation protesting united states support for israel in the 2023 war, which has killed over 40,000 palestinians to date (with more than half being women and children *PBS) and resulted in a major humanitarian crisis. in december 2023, another protestor set herself on fire at the israeli consulate in atlanta.
aaron bushnell was a U.S. air force devops engineer, troubled by what he saw. he died after setting himself on fire outside the front gate of the embassy of israel in washington, D.C. immediately before the act, bushnell said that he was protesting against “what people have been experiencing in palestine at the hands of their colonizers” and declared that he “will no longer be complicit in genocide”, after which he doused himself with a flammable liquid and set himself on fire. as he burned, bushnell repeatedly shouted “free palestine!” after he collapsed onto the ground, two secret service officers attempted to extinguish the flames while a third covered for them with their weapon. bushnell was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was declared dead in the evening. despite the media ignoring this act of defiance, this selflessness should not be forgotten in this selfish world. to peace and safety for all innocent israelis and all palestinians. by xy
“4 more years, 4 more years…” of this, do you remember?
captain kirk and the crew are examining radio signals originating on earth and become confused by the messages broadcast by president trump. enjoy. by cm
stars ralph fiennes, walter murch, and winston churchill amongst others
ralph fiennes reads the transcripts of norman darbyshire who was a british spy who worked for the SOE and the MI6. he played a key role in the 1953 coup d’état that overthrew mohammed mossadegh, the democratically-elected prime minister of iran.
the cia is quoted acknowledging the coup was carried out “under cia direction” and “as an act of u.s. foreign policy, conceived and approved at the highest levels of government”.
watch how the MOSAD worked with iran in helping the shah to remain in and grip to power.
coup 53 documentary directed by taghi amirani – if unavailable click here
must watch… riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time. 10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. riveting, provocative and revelatory, coup 53 plays out like one of john le carré’s spy thrillers and is one of the most important and relevant documentaries of our time.
10 years in the making, the film – a meta textual account – seeks to uncover the past and expose the underhandedness that went into staging a coup d’état, by british and american forces, in 1953 iran- overthrowing the democratically elected government of prime minister mossadegh, reinstating the shah as head of the state, and ultimately leading to the revolution.
through a series of video interviews and transcripts – some aired as part of a documentary-series ‘end of empire’ and some that never saw the light of day, but were carefully preserved – the film’s director – taghi amirani – stitches together an intricate yarn that is gripping, powerful and extremely detailed in both its analysis and its cinematic scope. this is what documentaries need to be. by nw
fascism may be defined as a form of political behavior marked by obsessive preoccupation with community decline, humiliation, or victim-hood and by compensatory cults of unity, energy, and purity, in which a mass-based party of committed nationalist militants, working in uneasy but effective collaboration with traditional elites, abandons democratic liberties and pursues with redemptive violence and without ethical or legal restraints goals of internal cleansing and external expansion. – robert paxton
with the recent surprise win for the left in the french elections, some may be tempted to think fascism is on the back foot. unfortunately, that’s not the case. let’s take a look at the state of rising fascism in europe. second thought is a channel devoted to education and analysis of current events from a socialist perspective. listen away. by bb
if you were told this is a one sided fight, don’t shoot john oliver, hes only telling the truth.
palestinians live in 2 areas one is gaza and the other the west bank, both are under the israeli thumb – by now we all now know and have seen how life in gaza is. here’s how the “better behaved – lucky palestinians” live in the west bank. click here if vid is missing
ben & jerrys founders : ben cohen and jerry greenfield stopped the sale of their ice cream in the israeli occupied territories before unilever changed that
john oliver discusses how the west bank settlements (israeli enclaves in palestinian west bank area) came to be, what their presence there means for everyone in the region, and why the weight of the world rests squarely on the shoulders of ben & jerry’s. good one john. by xy
“…until the philosophy which hold one race superior and another inferior
is finally and permanently discredited and abandoned…
“…until there are no longer first class and second class citizens of any nation…
until the color of a man’s skin is of no more significance than the color of his eyes…
read the ICJ full ruling on the genocide in gaza : the international court of justice has issued its opinion and the conclusion is loud and clear: israel’s occupation and annexation of the palestinian territories are unlawful, and its discriminatory laws and policies against palestinians violate the prohibition on racial segregation and apartheid. amnesty also ny times
“…until the basic human rights are equally guaranteed to all, without regard to race …everywhere is war…” bob marley lyrics from the song war… by dd
julian assange freed pending his plea deal with the US– here is looking back at what happened…
rape allegation (all dropped and forgotten) involving swedes anna ardin and sofia wilen
julian assange before his arrest and time in united kingdom’s belmarsh prison. assange stood up to the most powerful forces in history and made them bow their heads in shame. he humiliated the US and then faced their wrath. within weeks of seeking refuge in sweden, julian assange had a warrant out for his arrest for rape and sexual molestation (all cases were eventually dropped)…
“i am not a cia agent” anna ardin who assange had sexual relationship with upon his stay in sweden prior to the allegations
sofia wilen another of assange partners during his stay in sweden
four corners BBC sex lies and julian assange documentary – a total political hit
four corners BBC hero or villain – julians wiki partner dishes out some hate toward assange
60 minutes the 2011 6o minutes interview
“…what followed next may define the modern era. quickly after the accusations began, concerns emerged about the legal barrage aimed at him. this documentary by the BBC gets to the heart of the matter and tells a tale of david and goliath. “sitting outdoors with the world’s coolest, smartest people! it’s amazing!”, anna ardin tweeted, as she sat at a barbecue she had arranged for assange.
yet according to the allegations she would later bring against him he had recently sexually abused her. “you wouldn’t send such messages if you had been raped by someone the night before”, argues assange’s lawyer.
assange believes that the whole legal snafu is aimed at sending him to the united states to face trial for revealing state secrets.”quite incredible to see this documentary now and see everything he was saying, all his paranoia was all valid…. by dd
great documentary on the lakota nation and their quest for justice – quite an interesting film to view in these trying times. saw this again for the third time tonight (if you count movies seen on flights as one) available on apple tv and on youtube – well worth the watch, especially if you pay for it xx by xy
a new exhibit with previously unseen photographs by jim marshall at the san francisco art exchange (SFAE).
almost 60 years after the creation of the CND peace symbol, marshall’s body of “peace” photographs is a “beautiful and thoughtful reflection from one of the most celebrated photographers of the twentieth century,”
no on the travel ban oakland 1965
the exhibit is in celebration of the release of marshall’s new book jim marshall: peace, released byreel art press, according to a press release. the forward is written by street artist shepard fairey, the book’s text is written by peter doggett… and joan baez, provides the book’s afterword
peace walk for nuclear disarmament golden gate park 1962
free speech rally telegraph ave. berkeley 1968
marshall was one of the most recognized photographs in the history of music. he also explored the changing times of the 1960s, photographing the creativity and celebrity. he started documenting the CND peace symbol and peace rallies as a personal project, reel art press writes. the photographs had remained in his archives until now. the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1968 across america.
new york city photographed at newport folk festival in 1963
jim marshall 1936-2010
the CND peace symbol was designed in 1958 by gerald holtom for the british campaign for nuclear disarmament, reports reel art press. the symbol then spread from the uk to the us. marshall’s photographs document the symbol’s different meanings over time, starting as a symbol for “ban the bomb”-specific protests, and ending up as an international sign for peace. by xy
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