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offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
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offsite link The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker
Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog.? We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).?

offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

offsite link Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader
2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of

offsite link The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker
Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by

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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

offsite link Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony

offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

offsite link Waiting for SIPO Anthony

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Human Rights in Ireland
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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Why All Parents Should Protest the Children?s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Tue Feb 11, 2025 18:14 | Elizabeth Dulley
Any parent can currently withdraw their child from school if they're unhappy. Labour's Schools Bill ends that right for many, giving local authorities a veto. That's why all parents should protest this state power grab.
The post Why All Parents Should Protest the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Trump Signs Executive Order Demanding Return of Plastic Straws Tue Feb 11, 2025 15:39 | Will Jones
Donald Trump has signed an executive order?demanding a return to plastic straws, claiming their impact on marine life is limited and calling paper versions "ridiculous".
The post Trump Signs Executive Order Demanding Return of Plastic Straws appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Covid Inquiry Calling the Vaccines ?Safe and Effective? is Like the Post Office Inquiry Calling ... Tue Feb 11, 2025 13:01 | Ben Kingsley and Molly Kingsley
The Covid Inquiry's presumption that the vaccines were safe and effective is like the Post Office Inquiry presuming that Horizon was reliable, say Ben Kingsley and Molly Kingsley. It compromises the entire enterprise.
The post The Covid Inquiry Calling the Vaccines “Safe and Effective” is Like the Post Office Inquiry Calling Horizon “Reliable” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Donald Trump Threatens to ?Let All Hell Break Out? if Hamas Does not Release All Remaining Hostages ... Tue Feb 11, 2025 11:16 | Will Jones
Donald Trump has threatened to "let all hell break out" if Hamas does not return all the remaining Israeli hostages on Saturday in a potentially game-changing move.
The post Donald Trump Threatens to “Let All Hell Break Out” if Hamas Does not Release All Remaining Hostages on Saturday appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Devastating Ecological Carnage Wrought by Wind Turbines Tue Feb 11, 2025 09:00 | Chris Morrison
Evidence continues to grow that onshore wind turbines are causing heavy ecological carnage, with increasing concern focused on the removal of a vast tonnage of insect life, says Chris Morrison.
The post The Devastating Ecological Carnage Wrought by Wind Turbines appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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antrim / miscellaneous Tuesday September 30, 2003 - 13:29 by don't tout on me
2 years on, and the PSNI have still not arrested or charged anyone with journalist Marty's murder. As Marty's murder fades into the distance, lost amongst the PSNI bermuda triangle area of unsolved murders within the mid ulster/Portadown area. Marty 'O' Hagan a larger than life fella, with integrity, humour and a down to earth manner, joins the list of statistics of people murdered at the height of the bloody reign of the LVF and Johnny Adair's 'C' company. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Tuesday September 30, 2003 - 12:52 by Dundrum/Ballinteer Resident   text 19 comments (last - wednesday october 01, 2003 - 11:45)
Both yesterday and today, residents in a number of housing estates in the Dundrum and Ballinteer area came out to greet the bin men and talk with them to ensure all bins were collected. The relationship between the residents and bin men was very friendly, as they realize the people are behind them and with privatisation looming, their jobs and job conditions are on the line. ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Monday September 29, 2003 - 15:39 by iosaf macdiarmada   text 24 comments (last - thursday october 02, 2003 - 00:17)
has been long observed that people for some reason on their non-banking days readily absorb shite about Dangerous Places, Famous People, Sensible Saving Options, Holidays, Interesting facts, Sport results, Media, gardening and health as well looking ahead at “incoming issues” including the last three years. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Monday September 29, 2003 - 14:47 by Chekov   text 5 comments (last - thursday october 02, 2003 - 15:51)
According to RTE online news the 2 or 3 bin-tax campaigners who refused to 'purge their contempt' and promise not to blockade trucks have not been sentenced. ... read full story / add a comment
derry / anti-war / imperialism Monday September 29, 2003 - 06:54 by McMean   text 8 comments (last - tuesday october 07, 2003 - 18:19)
A pipe-bomb was left at the gates of a Catholic school in north Belfast over the weekend. ... read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous Sunday September 28, 2003 - 23:26 by jamesy   text 10 comments (last - friday october 03, 2003 - 15:41)
Corks Home Helps, members of the Independent Workers Union, took to the streets on Saturday in a march against the health cuts. The march was called because the Southern Health Board has been cutting Home Help hours. The workers are very often the only support and aid many elderly and infirm people have. Its a nasty cutback that hurts the old and effectively cuts workers wages.
An angry march of about 200 people wound its way through the cities streets led by the Home Helps ection of the IWU. Contingents from all left parties and groups also participated. ... read full story / add a comment
Commandant Ed Horgan
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Sunday September 28, 2003 - 16:01 by redjade   text 22 comments (last - saturday june 26, 2004 - 10:49)   image 11 images
dublin / miscellaneous Sunday September 28, 2003 - 15:11 by random input   text 5 comments (last - monday september 29, 2003 - 02:14)
"Michael McDowell, will this week seek government approval to close Dublin's Mountjoy Prison and sell the site for up to €60 million. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday September 28, 2003 - 02:38 by MRB Aye   text 30 comments (last - thursday october 02, 2003 - 16:51)
A recent Gallup survey reveals that two-thirds of Iraqis polled believe the removal of Saddam Hussein was worth doing, despite the hardship some have suffered since the war. They also believe that conditions are improving in Iraq and are hopeful about the near future. ... read full story / add a comment
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dublin / anti-war / imperialism Saturday September 27, 2003 - 23:46 by Indymedia Kevin   text 92 comments (last - friday february 27, 2004 - 17:12)   image 21 images
national / anti-war / imperialism Saturday September 27, 2003 - 21:24 by jh   text 6 comments (last - tuesday september 30, 2003 - 03:50)
A group of people agreed to do a blockade of Top Oil today after the antiwar march. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Saturday September 27, 2003 - 19:02 by No War! No Occupation!   text 15 comments (last - tuesday april 27, 2004 - 11:54)
Quick report on today's anti-war march. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Saturday September 27, 2003 - 07:39 by Mutter (Dalton)   text 4 comments (last - sunday march 08, 2009 - 04:12)
As the some (US) media continues to downplay the massive retaliations against civilians in the Occupied Territories, a few Israeli pilots absolutely REFUSE to engage in the slaughter of civilians, including the famous Brigadier General Yiftah Spector...actual statement enclosed.

Protest Funding of Terror In the Occupied Territories ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Saturday September 27, 2003 - 01:19 by No Bin Tax   text 2 comments (last - saturday september 27, 2003 - 13:40)
THE BIN Tax battle is heading into its fourth week in the Fingal area. Recent events have seen a huge rift erupt between the working class communities fighting the bin tax and the Council. Despite attempts to arrest and imprison yet more activists, the campaign has continued undaunted - much to the Council and Government's displeasure. ... read full story / add a comment
one car less
international / environment Friday September 26, 2003 - 19:44 by dunk   text 2 comments (last - saturday september 27, 2003 - 10:56)   image 1 image
Car Free Day was celebrated in more than 1100 European cities and towns and even some in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia and Taiwan. Monday 22 September was the first time this 3-year-old event fell on a working day. Whereas most main cities in Europe closed off entire sections of the city, the Dublin City Council closed off no roads this year. To add to this their publicity of the event was so bad that most people were unaware it was Car Free Day. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Friday September 26, 2003 - 14:57 by iosaf /ipsiphi/ O as if   text 2 comments (last - tuesday november 09, 2004 - 13:04)   image 1 image
Education for Persons with Disabilities Bill 2003

An Bille um Oideachas do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas 2003
Presented yesterday to the Joint Committee on Education and Science of the Dail by the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science. (draft bill number 34 this year) ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Friday September 26, 2003 - 11:31 by conor   text 4 comments (last - friday september 26, 2003 - 15:21)
100-120 people decide to follow trucks to "save" whellie bins from being siezed ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday September 26, 2003 - 11:30 by Aron Baker   text 5 comments (last - saturday september 27, 2003 - 15:10)
Yesterday internationals and medical personnel attempted to deliver peaceful messages to soldiers at Saba Tash, Nablus ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Friday September 26, 2003 - 10:05 by Seán   text 4 comments (last - friday september 26, 2003 - 13:57)   image 1 image
Dear Comrades,

It is with great personal sorrow that we inform you of the death of Edward W. Said, on the 24th of September, 2003, at approximately 4 p.m. EST. ... read full story / add a comment
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