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Non-practising barrister, criminologist and general political cynic.

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Really enjoyed the thread, although I'm very sorry for your troubles.

12.03.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It's still a war crime, call it out for what it is. This headline seeks to forgive the perpetrators of their actions.

12.03.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Those people are far from normal.

12.03.2026 19:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Italian PM condemns 'massacre' at Iranian school, Harris says focus should be on 'de-escalation' The strike on the girls’ primary school in the south-east of Iran on 28 February killed more than 170 people, most of them children.

Italian PM condemns 'massacre' at Iranian school, Harris says focus should be on 'de-escalation' jrnl.ie/6981833

If Russia did this to a school in Ukraine, I'd very much doubt the weasel would provide such a mealy-mouthed suggestion.

11.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Then they have no place to be moaning about an increase in refugees afterwards.

11.03.2026 08:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well, Ireland has just breathed a collective sigh of relief at that one.

10.03.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Home Office refuses to exempt exceptional students from tough immigration rules Exclusive: Foreign secretary Yvette Cooper concerned about student visa ban on female Chevening scholars from volatile countries such as Afghanistan

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Do you know what really gets me about English politics, particularly the Tories, Labour (the other Tories) and Reform; they're each trying to be as nasty and cruel as humanly possible to minorities. Not one of them is considering spreading a positive message.

10.03.2026 21:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Michael Lowry says DPP won't pursue prosecution against him over Moriarty Tribunal findings The DPP has been contacted for comment.

Michael Lowry says DPP won't pursue prosecution against him over Moriarty Tribunal findings jrnl.ie/6980967

If this is true, this country is way beyond corruption. The #Moriarty report is just under 15 yrs old, it was released on 22 March 2011 which revealed incredible corruption by this criminal.

10.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonnes of bombs allowed through Spanish waters to Israel They're expected to arrive at the Port of Haifa next week.

A Dutch-flagged cargo ship insured by an Irish firm was allowed through Spanish waters on Saturday carrying tonnes of bombs and ammunition for the Israel Defense Forces.

It's off the coast of Tunisia and expected to arrive at the Port of Haifa next week.

www.ontheditch.com/tonnes-of-bo...

10.03.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Housing Minister accused of 'rolling out red carpet for vulture funds' at French property event The Government argue the event is an important opportunity for Ireland to promote itself as an β€œinvestment destination” for residential and related development.

Housing Minister James Browne is facing criticism from Opposition TDs for his attendance at a global property investment event in Cannes, France, where he is promoting the Irish housing market to overseas investors.

jrnl.ie/6980440t

10.03.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

The next time you hear any government minister stating that they are trying to solve the housing crisis/policy; they really aren't.

10.03.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They've had possession of the Occupied Territories Bill for 8 years now and still have failed to enact it; so someone has to tell the truth.

09.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They managed to write this article without mentioning Palestine or the aggressor on several fronts, Israel.... that's some feat.

09.03.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Illegal War Crimes Are Illegal’ Insists Lunatic Irish President PRESIDENT CATHERINE CONNOLLY has caused an outrage in Ireland after publishing comments in which she shamefully suggested that illegal war crimes committed in illegal wars should somehow be avoided and punished when committed, WWN can …

β€˜Illegal War Crimes Are Illegal’ Insists Lunatic Irish President https://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2026/03/09/illegal-war-crimes-are-illegal-insists-lunatic-irish-president/

09.03.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Shona Murray: Powerful countries no longer bother with international norms Europe appears to have accepted the law of the jungle supplanted by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, writes Shona Murray

"If 176 children were slaughtered in their classrooms in Dublin, Brussels, Berlin, Tel Aviv or Texas by a foreign adversary, the world would rightfully be at a standstill."

- Shona Murray

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu... @shonamurray.bsky.social

09.03.2026 13:01 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Presumably Zionist extremists will get a free pass on that one.

09.03.2026 06:29 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly, that's how they view the world, in monetary terms where people have no value.

08.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But Helen McEntee still isn't sure about it.

08.03.2026 14:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Gist: The Very Hungry Killerpillar Seemingly to their own surprise, the Trump administration goes to war with Iran. This is the Gist.

"Which takes us to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, a man who achieves the rare feat of being both eager to show off his hard muscles and yet somehow also personifying erectile dysfunction."

www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...

08.03.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

It's an enjoyable series.

08.03.2026 09:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It was only fantastic.

07.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Watched it, it was only glorious to see!

07.03.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This has been a great weekend of rugby. Loving all the results. #SixNations

07.03.2026 18:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Cuba's in its last moments of life', Trump tells summit in Miami Donald Trump said the nation β€˜want to make a deal so badly’ in a phone interview with CNN yesterday.

'Cuba's in its last moments of life', Trump tells summit in Miami jrnl.ie/6978138

This is who the US is and it's just pure evil; there's no excuse for any country to maintain diplomatic relations with such a vile force.

07.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Unless it's either the US or Israel. She left that part out.

07.03.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ireland will remember what International Law is on or after 18th March.

07.03.2026 09:03 πŸ‘ 134 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1

The Chinese have a phrase "He who rides a tiger, is afraid to dismount".

07.03.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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US sinking of Iranian warship with 180 on board 'appears unlawful', ex-Defence Forces chief says Questions have been raised in recent days over both whether the US and Israeli strikes on Iran are in breach of international law, and whether the Iranian ship sunk over hundreds of miles from its sho...

US sinking of Iranian warship with 180 on board 'appears unlawful', ex-Defence Forces chief says jrnl.ie/6977061

But Helen McEntee isn't sure and won't say.

07.03.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can't say I saw that one coming...

06.03.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How dare they commit themselves to peace....

They certainly wouldn't do the same thing to a far right meeting.

06.03.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0