Man not too long after I did my St. Patrick's Day post, I'm guessing the Luck of The Irish is strong today, because, our old friend Vlady Putin is now wanted by the world.

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/icc-issues-arrest-warrant-for-putin-over-ukraine-war-crimes/ar-AA18KXx0?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=a46027bf082740619d3544f3e66c9a71&ei=9

Just recently a the International Criminal Court or ICC for short, has just issued a warrant out for the arrest for Vladimir Putin for War Crimes against Ukraine. Do you know what that means? Everyone who's got access to a gun, a passport and military status is gonna come looking for the bastard.

Normally I hate to say I told you so, but in this case Vlady, Dickless, I fucking told you so:

The whole world is coming for you Putin and it is all your fucking fault. I just hope they place this if and when they execute you:

And since I knew this was gonna happen eventually I am gonna make another ballsy prediction. Kim Jong Un?

YOU'RE NEXT!!!!

Oh and to anyone that showed the slightest sympathy for Putin, I have only this to say:

FUUUUUCK YOUUUU!!

For the rest of you, have a nice day.

Update: Also I'm well aware that the crime they got him for, the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia, is what got him in and some people....stupid people think that's minor compared to what he did, but that's not the point.

Al Capone had been personally or by proxy responsible for many murders, thefts and at the time it was law, illegal selling of alcohol. Yet what did him in the end was a Tax Evasion crime. It's amazing how things evolved. Putin saw himself as the next Stalin, we saw him as the next Hitler and now his legacy ends Capone style, for a "Lesser Crime" letting us view him how he's always been. Just another criminal. Nothing more and nothing less.

Welp I got my green shirt for those who didn't see my face yet:

And I just took my first shot of Whisky fort the day:

Today is St. Patrick's Day. For some history:

St. Patrick's Day started out as a day to celebrate the life and death of St. Patrick whom died March 17 461. However the first official St. Patrick's Day Parade was held in Ireland in 1903, 1442 years after he died.

Now while the day is mostly an Irish Holiday, it's become so popular all over the world, that it gave birth to the motto "Happy St. Patrick's Day, where everyone is Irish for a day." Now you can take that motto anyway you wish, but to me, even if it's for a brief day it means everyone is Equal even for one day. When you get down to it, we're not really all that different from each other.

Now for as long as I've remembered, I never stopped wearing green on St. Patties Day, I had that sweater for a while and it's the only piece of pure green clothing.

That said, the holiday is not without detractors. Some people accused this holiday of being a white only holiday. Which is bullshit, because there are POCs that have Irish Blood as well and contrary to popular belief, not all Irish are racists. Part of why that stereotype has been around is because of Catholicism encouraging it and you may as well take out all the other Catholic Countries while you're at it. Good luck with that. Even South Park predicted that this would be the last Holiday in the world to get Cancelled after holidays like Christmas and Halloween met with it's fair share of controversy as well. That said, even if I'm the only one standing on that hill I will continue to celebrate the only way I know how:

1. Wearing Green.
2. Getting drinks.
3. Maybe listen to some Irish Music too,

The latter of which I recommend these gems:

For if you want a simple good time to Dance a Jig.

For when you feel like kicking ass Irish Style.

So for those as old as me, drink, be merry and have a good time. To the youth, wear green if you don't wished to get pinched today. Doesn't have to be full clothes. Though if you live in South Park that won't be a problem:

Poor Butters.

Anywho, Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone.

Man, I must really be good at visual storytelling because the pictures of me and the Whisky make it look like I'm staring at the Whisky.

Time for yet another Bandcamp Bundle.

In this case it's singles only:

6 Week Blues

My attempt at making a jazzy vent against this year's Groudhog Day.

Tingles In Your Spine

My attempt at trying to do creepy Sax Play ala Howard Shore and Colin Stetson.

A Mystery is Afoot

My attempt at a mystery style song.

Following Something You Shouldn't

My follow up to said attempt.

Each are $1 CAD.

Thank you for reading. Be sure to check out the rest of my bandcamp, as there are songs on there that aren't here you might be interested in. If you're feeling generous tip me on Ko-Fi where my art is also for sale. Also if you're able to buy this on Bandcamp Fridays, Bandcamp waves revenue share giving me full price for my work. So keep a look out if you do buy it.

As most people know from my recent song:

The building in which I've lived in for 6 months last February, caught on fire the Saturday before this one.

My building was notorious for prank fire alarms and I mistakenly assumed that it was one of those. Until I heard over the loudspeaker "Fire on 5th floor, everyone evacuate your units." Taking no chances I grabbed the dog I was looking after and ran like hell for the stairs. I was on the second floor on that building so the fire was not even close to us. There was no smoke or smell in the hallway until I reached the stairwell. Now bear in mind, I go to the countryside sometimes, I been around many firepits and roasted many marshmallows, I know the smell of burning wood when I smelled it. When I reached the stairwell, I smelled the burning wood and ran faster with the dog. We were on the sidewalk at the front of the building.

Two balconies on the fifth floor were on fire. A man jumped from his balcony to the lower one to escape the flames. The firefighters came just in time to put it out, the rest of us were forced to stay outside for 4 - 5 hours straight while the smoke cleared an the fire marshal made his assessment. People were getting impatient, the news came on scene. I got interviewed 3 times by three news stations because I saw all this stuff going on.

Then I find out one person died, 4 were injured, someone I know is currently in a coma because of smoke inhalation. Arguments have started over what started the fire with some saying it could have been a meth lab. The people on five are sequestered in hotels until their floor is restored.

The whole sequence of events took a lot of weed and booze for me to get over. Mainly to celebrate surviving danger and saving a life while doing so.

That being said, things have been going back to normal. Repairs on that floor have been made, water damage has been reversed and to top it off a lot of people now have plenty stories to tell.

NO. 73 - Easy Like Sunday Morning

First of all a great big shout out to @The-Great-One for bringing out another article for @TheTankTribune. Congrats to everyone else that got featured as well.

In this particular article I found myself in this section:

Featuring this:

My Views: Separating Art From The Artist

I appreciate the honest opinion on my article. Much appreciated. With that said I'm glad it was engaging to you.

Another addition to the Corkboard:

I would also like to thank my fans, I couldn't have done this without you.

Much like everyone else I myself have had favourite artists in all mediums over the years. And much like everyone else, I get disappointed when they do stuff that makes me not like them anymore. However a lot of people are often willing to watch and support their work because they believe in separating art from the artist. However that notion gets abused so many times that the wrong artists whether you like them or not get away with worse crimes.

So I decided in this edition of my views, I would tell you when is the proper time to separate art from the artists. But in order to do that like the others, I have to do this in sections. You'll see what I mean.

Section 1: Accusations and Allegations

Years ago if I even heard that an artist I liked was accused or alleged of a severe crime such as sexual misconduct or domestic abuse, I would be right there with the other lemmings. However, I have a rule about it. No matter how much I feel the person is innocent or guilty. No matter how much evidence is against them I let the Law and the Court decide. Much of why so many innocents get their lives ruined and so many guilty walk free is because we as people who gawk at these artists, jump on the bandwagon either way. The most prominent being the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard thing. With many supporting both sides and going at each other's throats before a verdict is even decided. The fuck is wrong with you people on that? But I'm no saint. Years ago I joined similar bandwagons without thinking and all it's done was bring stress to me that wasn't even necessary. Nowadays even if I honestly think that person should walk free or go to jail I let the Law and The Courts Decide. We're not cops, we're not lawyers, we're spectators. Spectators watch, think and learn. Other than that shut up.

It was allegations and accusations and the panic that ensued from them, that wasted the lives of The West Memphis Three they never got back. Yet despite their innocence proven, people never learn.

Point being wait until a jury decides, before you bitch about it either way. I still think Kevin Spacey's a pedo, but that doesn't mean I'm a judge or jury.

Section 2: Support Guilt

One of the most common problems with artists whom have committed severe crimes is the guilt one feels in supporting them in one way or another. It's especially difficult when it comes to visual mediums like Movies and TV shows. For example many people refuse to watch a show or movie that happens to have a controversial artist in it, because they believe watching or paying for a home release/theater ticket, is giving money directly to them. Supporting them. I myself got caught up in that too. However it's a common misconception.

For starters let me give you a little inside tip on making movies and television shows. All visual mediums like Movies and TV shows is run by a budget. Said budget is paid for by the producers and executive producers of said medium. That budget among most things pays for the cast and crew's time on set. Whereas unless negotiated otherwise, the money made from the show or movie, goes back to the producers to recoup the budget and make a profit. In layman's terms, the actors are already paid and if one of them happens to be a rapist or a pedophile the fault doesn't lie on you the viewer for supporting them. The fault lies on the producer stupid enough to hire them and profiting off them.

However here's where things get tricky. Sometimes, not all the time a show or a movie is often created by the starring lead. Case in point Rick and Morty. The Justin Roliand thing. Now like I said before, I let the law and court decide on it and they haven't decided yet, however should Roliand be proven guilty for his alleged crimes, then you should be considered guilty for continuing to support Rick and Morty and any other show he directly had a hand in creating. Why? Because even though Adult Swim fired him, he still retains royalty rights as a creator by the same law that is out to condemn him. Meaning whether they like it or not and even if he's in prison, Adult Swim is legally obligated to keep paying him for the rights of the show. So even if Rick and Morty get recast, every single person that watches this show from here on, still supports Roliand. Which is one of the reasons why I will not watch it anymore even if they get recast.

Much like how I refuse to watch anything created by Victor Salva after knowing what he did. Which is a shame because I loved the movie Powder.

Point being is unless the artist or in this case actor/actress had a direct hand in making the medium they are starring or playing in, you shouldn't feel guilty about watching a movie they happen to be in.

Another bonus tip. It helps a lot better if said actor and actress is playing a villain, because you already hate them in real life, you may as well hate the characters they play too since they are already bad guys. Especially when you see their epic downfall.

Section 3: The Severity of the crime or slight.

This is the one that seems to divide a lot of people. Some people still prefer to watch their works despite said artist being a rapist or another type of severe crime. Simply because they like the work. R. Kelly before he got finally imprisoned got away with a lot of shit because people cared more about his music. But that said, it does raise a question. How severe of a crime does it have to be, for you to say no to them. Let me break down my views on the matter.

1. Controversial Political Views: With the exception of Nazism and Cold War Era Communism, I will never refuse to support an artist based on their political views alone. As mentioned before I disagree with Roger Waters' viewpoint on Russia V Ukraine, but that doesn't stop me from listening to Pink Floyd. Some people take things too far and upon hearing what kind of political view or party their favourite artists are in contrast to their own political views. The immediately cancel that person. Case in point I once saw a reddit. (Long gone now.) Where John Carpenter reveals his own and Kurt Russel's political views. With Carpenter being Left and Russel being right, many people who looked up to Snake Plissken and Jack Burton were devastated and felt they shouldn't support Russel anymore. Despite the fact that Carpenter made it perfectly clear that their differing views aside, they still are willing to work together and stay friends. Due to their mutual love of making movies. Both agreeing to leave their politics at home so it doesn't interfere with their work. Unless I see Kurt Russel, whom is not even Republican (Right Leaning Libertarian in case you're wondering.), is standing in front of and saluting a flag with a Swastika or a Hammer and Sickle, I will still continue to watch his movies. He's an actor first. Not a politician. Since Kanye West supports Hitler. Fuck him.
2. Sex Crimes: Once again, I let the courts decide on that one, but if anyone's proven to be a rapist, pedophile or other forms of sex crimes that severe, with 100% certainty and no room for reasonable doubt. That's when I don't support them. If there's even 1% chance that they could be innocent, I take that chance and I'll tell you why. While a lot of people focus on those actually guilty of the crime, they overlook one thing. Even if the person is 100% innocent with no room for reasonable doubt of a crime as severe as rape or child molestation, their reputation is still ruined because there's always gonna be a small amount of people that still think they did it. Same with those cleared of murder.
3. Murder: With the exception of Self Defense or accidental, this one is a 0 tolerance for me. Taking a life and still continuing to do your work like nothing happened, is the worse crime. Scratch that. The worst sin of this world. Nuff said.
4. Drugs: Depends on the person, the time and depends on the drugs. For example, just recently I found out that Bruce Lee one of my favorite martial artists was a major stoner. Weed, Coke, Shrooms, LSD. However people condemn him for that despite A. He grew up around the 60s and 70s, no way could he have survived the states without being on something. B. There has not once been any record of abuse in relation to it.

Final Section: Our Own Two Eyes

While it's extremely rare for the bulk of us to meet a celebrity or an artist in general. It's also more rare that we witness them do something suspicious. But if there's anything we trust, it should be our own eyes and ears. However, we must not forget our brains. We could see something or hear something, that may or may not be what it seems, but without our brains, we charge dick first into something that probably wasn't even our business to begin with and even if we turn out to be right, said artist or celebrity could benefit from ruining your life and get off scott free. Be it a lawsuit or charges being pressed. Eyes and Ears can't function without a brain. So stop and think.

That's at least how I view it. You're more than welcome to express your views on the subject.

As most of you know, throughout most of my posts I've advertised my Ko-Fi not just as a tip jar, but also so I could advertise the art I was trying to sell at the time.

When I started CIEIRMusic I made a promise that I would do what I could to help others get ahead as I honestly believe that those who work hard on their entertainment do need to give something back to their fans as well as their fellow artists. So here's what I propose. To my fans and friends that also use Ko-Fi, I request you submit to me your links to yours so that on top of advertising my own, I could also advertise yours as well. Now you could do this on the comment section here or you can give me the links through private messaging. Either way, it may help us all out in the near future. Consider this my Valentine's Day gift to all of you.

First of all I'd like to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day. As most know one of my first major pictures was this:

The Badge of Love which later inspired the CIEIR Badges. All of which available for purchase on my Ko-Fi

I also did one as a parody of popular love songs:

And just recently I did a horror themed audio poem:

However I'm not just here to plug my works. I am also here because, I find that the Holiday itself is a sham. But that doesn't mean I hate it. I just find one thing wrong with it. A lot of people seem to think that Valentine's Day aka The Day of Love, should only strictly be between couples. Be it Boyfriend/Girlfriend, Boyfriend/Boyfriend, Girlfriend/Girlfriend and of course Marriage. I fucking hate that for two reasons.

1. It means to those Hallmark shilling motherfuckers, condemn single people. Not a lot of people can find romantic or even sexual love as most people do. And this holiday has been nothing more than a sad reminder of what they can't get. Others feel better off being single and the holiday insults them.
2. As a result of which, it seems to compress the concept of love to romance only. When Love is much more than that and there are many kinds of love.

There's Platonic Love. The love and care one has for their fellow humans without being romantically attached to each other, yet has the same strength as romantic love as the bond gets stronger the more it sticks.

Then there's familial love. Love for one's family or those they consider family. Which is a hell of a lot stronger than Romantic love, because any drama aside, when push comes to shove and the bond is strong enough said family has each other's backs in ways a couple can never understand unless they start a family of their own or have been with that kind of family themselves.

There's also sexual love Aka Friends With Benefits. People who are just happy to be in each other's company, while seeming to click sexually.

There's Self love....no not that way you perverts. The idea, that if you can't find someone else to love, that you learn to love yourself. Some people take it too far and turn that love into Narcissism, but that doesn't mean Self Love is bad.

Then there's selfless love. The ability to love everyone and everything around them no matter how much the world hates them back.

These are just a few examples I think people overlook on this holiday. And it's not just the card or present companies that do this. It's also everything surrounding the Holiday. We have so many romance movies and a lot of them marathoning your TVs as we speak. Yet so little movies on the other acts of love.

I think after centuries of this holiday being around and the things we've endure the past 4 years and counting, that there must be a change. After all in this world gone mad, All You Need Is Love.

So I'm gonna start, by not only wishing you all, whether you're with someone or not, a very Happy Valentine's Day, but to hear this. To my fans, my listeners and my friends here I have only this to say:

I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Some of us may not get along with me, some of us may not get along with each other, but regardless of what happens do not forget those big words above.

Over the years one of my main goals even if it didn't coincide with the Genre of my usual music, that I wanted to get the Rockstar Treatment. Basically by that I mean Classic Rock Style.

Now despite the genre specific name, the Rockstar Treatment doesn't just apply to Rockstars, but any musician of any genre can be referred to as such. For example, when Amadeus first came around, despite some inaccuracies, their goal was to prove to the world that Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was the Rockstar of Classical Music. And boy did they, he was nice to some, but mean to others, got into substance abuse, delved into controversy when he wanted to adapt Figaro and because of his music, even those that dislike him can't deny he died a legend that is loved even to this day.

Now let's take a look at my life regarding my overall music career. I make music most people like. I'm nice to some people on this site and mean to others, for justified reasons, but I still count it as mean. I delved into controversy not once, but at least 3 times and through some of my work promoted substances (Weed, but still.). I'm literally an immortalized death away from ticking off all the list requirements, but my revelation is this.

For all the times I wanted to be a Rockstar, I have realized the following:

I AM A ROCKSTAR!!

I've been one the whole time and I didn't realize it until then. And with the exception of a select few things, I have no regrets on how I got there.

When you get right down to it, names have a lot of meaning from definitions of said name to associations with said name both good and bad. However whenever a name becomes infamous for one reason or another, the people who share that name often have the worst of luck. So in salute and sorry for all the shit you went through because some asshole with the same name originated it. I hereby give you the top 5 names with the worst luck.

Number 5: Karen

While I appreciate a good Karen joke as other person, when you get right down to it, a lot of the "Karens" out there are not even named Karen. So the people whom happened to have that name, often have the worst luck of being ridiculed by those whom encountered or watched a video on a "Karen" or two. Of course it doesn't help that the main definition of Karen, didn't even start at a store with a manager, but with a wife of a famous Mafioso pissed off about him cheating on her:

Still until someone can find a less sexist version of the phrase "Self-absorbed entitled bitch." Karen is here to stay.

Number 4: Steve

Literally every joke, ridicule and insult often begins or ends with that name. LittleKuriboh of Yu-Gi-Oh Abridged had a lot of mileage on that one:

Number 3: Meg

Do I even really have to explain this one?

Number 2: Beulah

When people here that name it's often associated, with shrewd wet blanket border-lining Nazi bitches that try to ruin fun for the rest of the people. So bad that if someone who doesn't fit that description gets saddled with that name, they'd go through great lengths to keep anyone from knowing it:

Number 1: Adolf

A name so infamous that very few Germans and Austrians even use it anymore. So bad for a very good reason, that anyone who else got saddled with it, would be labelled a Nazi even if they were in the Allied. The most famous other than the most infamous example is this man:

Adolf Dassler. Sound familiar. Look down at your shoes. If some of you aren't wearing Nikes or Puma or Reebok, then you're most likely wearing his shoes. Adidas. Now too his credit Dassler shortened his name to "Adi" so that he'd avoid being associated with Hitler. But to add further to the irony look at this picutre:

That's Jesse Owens, whom you may remember is the one black American runner that proved to Hitler that the "Aryan Race" wasn't all he hyped up to be and the shoes he's wearing here for his long jump, are Adi's brand. That's right, Jesse Owens beat Adolf with the help of another Adolf. And yes, that's why I put it in the number one spot. For if not for the magic of archives and data, that poor Adi would have his shoes destroyed simply for sharing the same name as Hitler.

But let me know if there are worst luck names you know. Just to add a bonus one. If you think Eric and Dylan are the worst luck names to go by due to....well you know. Go to a Japanese school and mention the name "Sakakibara" you'll get the exact same reaction.