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Hugh Murnaghan

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Irish, in Northern Ireland. Far too old for my own good. Interested in history, especially of the 17th-18th Centuries & pirates. Love reading PG Woodhouse, Agatha Christie & Terry Pratchett. Pro-Ukrainian & Palestinian, & any victims of violence.

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Always the most important achievement.

12.03.2026 23:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm amazed that nobody has suggested a series of gigantic solar powered Archimedes screws...

12.03.2026 22:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I almost expect the regime to claim that the fishing boats being attacked in the Caribbean are being used to lay Iranian mines.

11.03.2026 22:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Couldn't agree more.

Particularly in Northern Ireland, there are bodies that receive public funds where you would have to send in occupying forces to raise the Union flag.

10.03.2026 23:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm just delighted that the 1990s UK boy/girl group have found gainful employment, albeit somewhat awkward to defend to their compatriots.

You'd never guess that I think I'm funny (not only in the "peculiar" meaning of the word)...

10.03.2026 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would have thought Cardinaling would do...

10.03.2026 19:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Accurate description though.

08.03.2026 20:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I have to admit that I find the Pickwick Papers virtually unreadable, almost any other Dickens is easier (for me) to read.

I think that Nicholas Nickleby might be the easiest read.

08.03.2026 15:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I feel seen...

07.03.2026 23:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Just going to say that, for reasons, this thread reads very differently in Northern Ireland...

07.03.2026 22:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do you remember when Lotus has the best email software????

07.03.2026 18:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'd prefer a more accurate name, something like "trying to be Department of Supremely Toxic Masculinity"...

03.03.2026 19:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The whole point of having the gloves on is to protect yourself from harm...

02.03.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is Trump looking to save the Russian economy?

01.03.2026 15:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Limiting the franchise to UK citizens only may be problematic in Northern Ireland (as well as unpopular with Irish communities across the UK).

01.03.2026 14:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pieces, on the other hand, sadly...

28.02.2026 21:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Done

28.02.2026 21:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think you'll find you "volunteered"...

By simply managing to be a sentient being.

28.02.2026 21:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As someone from Northern Ireland, maybe it would be a more acceptable line to take if UK Prime Ministers had shown concern about clearly evidenced sectarianism in politics here over the last couple of centuries...

28.02.2026 18:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Excellent Goodwhine...

27.02.2026 22:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've generally pronounced his name as Goodwhine having heard him wittering on about politics on the telly..

27.02.2026 22:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Can I just say that I love Lebanon and Lebanese culture/food etc.?

The problems that it faces, be it with the constitutional settlement or foreign "interventions", have often been imposed on the nation by outsiders.

26.02.2026 11:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm guessing probably either drinks only tea or no caffeine.

22.02.2026 16:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

International...

22.02.2026 08:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You are still her sunshine (as she is yours).

Love this, for all that it brings tears to my eyes.

21.02.2026 21:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I would expect that there are a number of copyright holders who might be a bit miffed at their music or images being used for this clip.

21.02.2026 19:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think his ideal, and only likely, life mate is his hand?

21.02.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I might suggest that they're really bad at policy, full stop.

18.02.2026 19:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Galaxy Quest?

18.02.2026 19:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They should have to experience the conditions they impose on others.

17.02.2026 21:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0