An brief interlude before I get to Part Two of Subtle Alchemies. Also, please check out the very talented, very brilliant, <a href='https://www.emermaguire.com/'>Emer Maguire</a> who appeared at the <a href='https://www.ief.org.uk/'>Stand Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night</a> at the Ulster Hall. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1881893/open_sms">Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881893/support">Support the show</a><a href='https://msf.org.uk/issues/israel-gaza-war'>Médecins Sans Frontières</a> <a href='https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support'>Unicef</a>

An brief interlude before I get to Part Two of Subtle Alchemies. Also, please check out the very talented, very brilliant, Emer Maguire who appeared at the Stand Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night at the Ulster Hall. Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you. Support the show Médecins Sans Frontières Unicef

An brief interlude before I get to Part Two of Subtle Alchemies.&nbsp;Also, please check out the very talented, very brilliant, <a href="https://www.emermaguire.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emer Maguire</a> who appeared at the <a href="https://www.ief.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stand Up for Integrated Education Comedy Night</a> at the Ulster Hall. <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1881893/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here if you’d like to send me a comment or question. Thank you.</a><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881893/support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a><a href="https://msf.org.uk/issues/israel-gaza-war" rel="noopener noreferrer">Médecins Sans Frontières</a> <a href="https://www.unicef.org/emergencies/children-gaza-need-lifesaving-support" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unicef</a>

Flaying the Flag and Destroying Intelligence: An Aside

The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.&nbsp; The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including: <ul><li>The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.</li><li>Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.</li><li>Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.</li><li>Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.&nbsp; </li></ul>The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.&nbsp; 'There are no facts, only interpretations.'Friedrich Nietzsche

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The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.   The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including: The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.  The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.  'There are no facts, only interpretations.' Friedrich Nietzsche

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