Purpington McPurps
@purpazoid.bsky.social
Irishman, Australian, Bon Vivant, Rugby Tragic, Union man (in the Labor sense). I'm an artist, a poet, a lover of a good yarn. Destroying the machine from within.
Jesse Jackson, Robert Duvall gone. Good men. Great work. Good lives. All the shit people seem to be thriving. #life #Openrange
February 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Jesse Jackson, Robert Duvall gone. Good men. Great work. Good lives. All the shit people seem to be thriving. #life #Openrange
Still down my big picture rabbit hole. This is one that was a cover of a book I had on the Zulu War and I was delighted to find the original in Sydney. So much going in this. "The defence of Rorke's drift 1879' Alphonse De Neuville 1880 Art Gallery of NSW #Art #History #Zulu
February 16, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Prince in the rain is still my favorite half time show but really enjoyed Bad Bunny. Mi español podría ser mejor. That said, no-one will ever beat Angry Anderson and the batmobile at AFL park in 1991. Just sayin'. #Halftimeshow
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Prince in the rain is still my favorite half time show but really enjoyed Bad Bunny. Mi español podría ser mejor. That said, no-one will ever beat Angry Anderson and the batmobile at AFL park in 1991. Just sayin'. #Halftimeshow
Going down a big picture rabbit hole. So much going on here, the pope is NOT happy. 'coronation of Napoleon and crowning of Josephine at Notre Dame de Paris 1804' by Jacques Louis David, The Louvre #Art #History #CronwningMyself
February 6, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Going down a big picture rabbit hole. So much going on here, the pope is NOT happy. 'coronation of Napoleon and crowning of Josephine at Notre Dame de Paris 1804' by Jacques Louis David, The Louvre #Art #History #CronwningMyself
Finally got around to watching Ken Burns documentary on the American revolution, just watched the first couple of episodes and it was basically me thinking 'Hey, that seems awfully like something that happened the other day!!!'. Tom Paine, that guy was a soundbite machine!!! #Revolt #TV
February 4, 2026 at 5:44 AM
I put it down to lead based paints, living near powerlines and fetal alcohol syndrome.
What is behind the surge in support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation?
What is behind the surge in support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation?
Support for One Nation has spiked on the back of Pauline Hanson's anti-immigration stance. But experts say while they have reached an unprecedented 26 per cent in primary support, it is the growing hunger for anti-establishment politics that could be reshaping the Australian landscape.
www.sbs.com.au
February 2, 2026 at 10:33 AM
I put it down to lead based paints, living near powerlines and fetal alcohol syndrome.
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
Reading about the history of the classical Palestine in the 1930s Arab revolt and came on the Tegart forts, named after an Irishman who was very efficient in colonial coercion. Some in use as prisons and police stations to this day. #BlackandTans #History #Revolt
January 21, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Reading about the history of the classical Palestine in the 1930s Arab revolt and came on the Tegart forts, named after an Irishman who was very efficient in colonial coercion. Some in use as prisons and police stations to this day. #BlackandTans #History #Revolt
My Brother In LAw, a smart man trained in economics has railed about the 'house of cards' that the American T Bill system is for YEARS. He is walking around saying "I told you so!'. We're all nodding.
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
My Brother In LAw, a smart man trained in economics has railed about the 'house of cards' that the American T Bill system is for YEARS. He is walking around saying "I told you so!'. We're all nodding.
MTV ending it's music channels?! people asking what about favourite videos... hands down for one clever, clever video. Kylie looks pretty good in it too. A new detail every time you watch it. #Kylie #MTV
youtu.be/63vqob-MljQ
youtu.be/63vqob-MljQ
Kylie Minogue - Come Into My World (Official Video) [Full HD Remastered]
YouTube video by Kylie Minogue
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
MTV ending it's music channels?! people asking what about favourite videos... hands down for one clever, clever video. Kylie looks pretty good in it too. A new detail every time you watch it. #Kylie #MTV
youtu.be/63vqob-MljQ
youtu.be/63vqob-MljQ
The low cloud made the Melbourne lasers with the fireworks something else, the house behind me with their illegal fireworks completed it for me though, happy new year. Here's some soviet jet propaganda. #Art #Propaganda #HNY26 #jets
December 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The low cloud made the Melbourne lasers with the fireworks something else, the house behind me with their illegal fireworks completed it for me though, happy new year. Here's some soviet jet propaganda. #Art #Propaganda #HNY26 #jets
December 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Something about planes? Going down another communist poster rabbit hole....fighter planes!! #Art #Propaganda #Planes
December 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Something about planes? Going down another communist poster rabbit hole....fighter planes!! #Art #Propaganda #Planes
Do love me a bit of North Korean flavour propaganda wheat. Science lady checking out the crop! #Art #Propaganda #Wheat
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Do love me a bit of North Korean flavour propaganda wheat. Science lady checking out the crop! #Art #Propaganda #Wheat
I was reading about the Irish ploughing championships (don't knock it till you've been!). Went down a rabbit hole of tractors and propaganda posters. A wheat sun!! #Art #Propaganda #History
December 11, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I was reading about the Irish ploughing championships (don't knock it till you've been!). Went down a rabbit hole of tractors and propaganda posters. A wheat sun!! #Art #Propaganda #History
Something like 'A tractor in the field is worth a tank in battle'. Soviet hotties working the land while the fellas head off to kill the fash on the front. #Art #Propaganda #History
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Something like 'A tractor in the field is worth a tank in battle'. Soviet hotties working the land while the fellas head off to kill the fash on the front. #Art #Propaganda #History
Hugely conflicted on this. Totally support the reasons but I love Eurovision and I see it as a force for good, inclusion, diversity, equality and delightfully bad pop. Such memories, looking at you Red Hurley and of course....My Lovely Horse. (Sigh) War takes. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
RTÉ to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
Ireland will not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, and it will not be broadcast by RTÉ, after the European Broadcasting Union confirmed that Israel will be allowed to take part.
www.rte.ie
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Hugely conflicted on this. Totally support the reasons but I love Eurovision and I see it as a force for good, inclusion, diversity, equality and delightfully bad pop. Such memories, looking at you Red Hurley and of course....My Lovely Horse. (Sigh) War takes. www.rte.ie/entertainmen...
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
New order
Nick Cave
TISM
Ministry
Gilliam Welch
New order
Nick Cave
TISM
Ministry
Gilliam Welch
November 28, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've been to:
New order
Nick Cave
TISM
Ministry
Gilliam Welch
New order
Nick Cave
TISM
Ministry
Gilliam Welch
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM