The Same Old Theme Since 1916...

Today's Wall Street Journal features a background analysis on this week's bloodshed in Ulster, "'The Troubles' Return: In Northern Ireland, Killings Expose Lingering Rifts Between Catholics and Protestants." While reading the piece, some might appreciate as background The Cranberries, "Zombie":

I was deeply and immediately impressed with this song and video as representing the best in modern, post-'60s protest music. I was especially captivated by lead singer Dolores O'Riordan, naturally. I remember anticipating, and then watching, The Cranberries perform on Saturday Night Live at the time.

My love and prayers go out to all those in Ulster who have lost loved one's this week.