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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

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Human Rights in Ireland
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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link News Round-Up Fri Feb 07, 2025 19:31 | Toby Young
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
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offsite link The Censorship Only Goes One Way Fri Feb 07, 2025 17:02 | Dr James Allan
Our new censors tried to ban a video of a Christian bishop being stabbed by a Muslim extremist. But would they have done the same if it was a far-Right assailant attacking a Muslim? Of course not, says Prof James Allan.
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offsite link Miliband?s Net Zero Plans Torpedoed by UK?s Top Offshore Wind Developer as ?rsted Axes Major Project... Fri Feb 07, 2025 15:14 | David Turver
Ed Miliband's Net Zero plans have been torpedoed by the UK's top offshore wind developer as Danish company ?rsted axes a number of major projects as part of a 25% cut to its investment plans.
The post Miliband’s Net Zero Plans Torpedoed by UK’s Top Offshore Wind Developer as ?rsted Axes Major Projects appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Democrat Lawmaker Gets Sterilised Because of Trump Presidency Fri Feb 07, 2025 13:13 | Will Jones
A Democrat lawmaker in Michigan has undergone a sterilisation procedure to avoid becoming pregnant while Donald Trump is in office. Because nothing says "I'm not a hysterical woman" quite like ripping out your womb.
The post Democrat Lawmaker Gets Sterilised Because of Trump Presidency appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Former Royal Marine Cleared of Race Hate Charge Over Southport Protest Video Fri Feb 07, 2025 11:00 | Dr Frederick Attenborough
In a victory for free speech, ex-Royal Marine Jamie Michael has been cleared of racial hatred after posting a video calling for peaceful protest following the Southport attack. The jury took just 17 minutes to acquit him.
The post Former Royal Marine Cleared of Race Hate Charge Over Southport Protest Video appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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No Justice, No Peace
national / crime and justice Friday January 09, 2004 - 12:30 by Indymedia Kevin   text 12 comments (last - saturday february 07, 2004 - 21:28)   image 1 image
Just a quick ego-inflating piece about how great Indymedia Ireland is. ... read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections Friday January 09, 2004 - 12:28 by YFG Member   text 19 comments (last - saturday january 10, 2004 - 21:05)
Below find the motions passed at the Young FIne Gael National Conference in Ennis and adopted as Young Fine Gael Policy. YFG motions are voted upon using the one member, on vote system. ... read full story / add a comment
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national / anti-war / imperialism Friday January 09, 2004 - 12:04 by John Jefferies   text 23 comments (last - thursday january 15, 2004 - 18:07)   image 1 image
Fintan Lane has been released from Limerick Prison this morning (Friday), two weeks ahead of his expected release date of January 24th. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Friday January 09, 2004 - 11:12 by rayo   text 1 comment (last - saturday january 10, 2004 - 14:48)
Easing of planning regulations governing the building of one-off houses in the countryside were essential if stability in the rural population was to be maintained or regained. This was stated by Independent Sligo/Leitrim TD Marian Harkin, when she welcomed reports that new guidelines from the Department of the Environment would ease current restrictions on house building in the countryside. She said that there was an appalling lack of accurate information concerning the numbers of one-off houses or of their environmental implications. ... read full story / add a comment
national / eu Thursday January 08, 2004 - 22:03 by Another Europe Is Possible   text 2 comments (last - tuesday january 13, 2004 - 14:25)
Here is the minutes of last saturday meeting, hope to see you on Saturday 10/1/4, 3pm in the teachers club, we also are looking for someone who can do sign language (see below) please get back to us
thanks
rory -- convenor, another europe is possible

I know that This is along shot, but a person who wishes to attend the "Another Europe is Possible" meeting, on Saturday is Deaf, and he requires a sign language interpreter.
The cost of getting someone to do this is euro 85 for the hour. I would be most grateful if you could forward this on to everyone on the list to see if they know of a person who could do the job voluntary. ... read full story / add a comment
derry / anti-war / imperialism Thursday January 08, 2004 - 18:45 by FEICer   text 30 comments (last - friday march 31, 2006 - 01:34)   image 7 images
Yesterday was a historic day in the long campaign against the evils of the arms trade. At a special meeting yesterday, Derry City Council condemned the arms trade and Raytheon's role in it. The meeting was called as a response to FEIC's four year campaign against Raytheon and in particular to vigils held outside Council meetings last Spring while the war in Iraq raged. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday January 08, 2004 - 18:26 by the ipsiphi   text 23 comments (last - monday january 12, 2004 - 17:37)
As a follow up to it's January 4th statement on the Golan heights, the Irish Presidency will tomorrow host the Palestinian foregin minister Dr Shaath.

Quite a formidable character who has been around _a log time_ like since before Yassar Arafat made the scarf so popular. ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Thursday January 08, 2004 - 11:05 by Joesph Murtagh   text 17 comments (last - monday january 12, 2004 - 19:43)
Several Dublin bookshops are set to close over the next few years. Owners have complained that they are no longer able to afford the rent increases and high rates. ... read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice Thursday January 08, 2004 - 10:57 by bewildered   text 19 comments (last - monday january 12, 2004 - 23:31)
A pregnant Pakistani woman and her brother-in-law have become the latest targets of a hate campaign by racists in south Belfast.

The pair had just retired for bed last night when a six-foot wooden plank was thrown through the front window of their house in the Donegall Road.

Both occupants were badly shaken by the incident, the latest in a spate of racist attacks in loyalist areas of south Belfast.

Last month, a Chinese and a Ugandan family fled their homes in the Village district when they came under attack on the same night. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday January 08, 2004 - 10:32 by David   text 21 comments (last - saturday january 10, 2004 - 23:15)
Prime time tonight, 8th of january is going to include an investigation into Allegations that Gardai have tortured and lied in the course of their duties In Ireland. It will include testimony from Dick Roche and a retired circuit Court Judge. Should make interesting viewing. ... read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections Thursday January 08, 2004 - 09:51 by pat   text 5 comments (last - monday january 12, 2004 - 15:35)
Yesterday the Constituency Commission recommended an increase in the number of Dáil constituencies from 42 to 43 but is keeping the existing number of TDs at 166. ... read full story / add a comment
galway / eu Thursday January 08, 2004 - 09:40 by galwegian   text 2 comments (last - thursday january 08, 2004 - 15:37)
Speculation is rising this morning with the publication of the Galway Advertiser that Tony Blair will be attending the EU Summit in Galway next Thursday. The summit is to take place in the Corrib Great southern while Tony Blair himself will be staying in The Great Southern, Eyre Square, nice and central with big square to protest in, how convenient! ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Thursday January 08, 2004 - 05:11 by Republic has ordered anti-tank missile system from arms firm   text 16 comments (last - thursday january 15, 2004 - 19:04)   image 1 image
Republic has ordered anti-tank missile system from arms firm ... read full story / add a comment
clare / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday January 07, 2004 - 15:21 by Tim   text 28 comments (last - sunday january 18, 2004 - 04:54)
Dec 9, 2003.
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil there is no certainty George W Bush will visit Ireland next year during Ireland's EU presidency.

Dec 19. (Irish Examiner)
Ahern says Bush visit possible late next year


January 7 2004. (Examiner again)
US President George W Bush is set for a Shannon
stopover when he is expected to visit Ireland in June for the EU-US summit. ... read full story / add a comment
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international / eu Wednesday January 07, 2004 - 10:48 by IMC VID CREW   text 12 comments (last - tuesday december 09, 2008 - 14:49)   image 5 images
international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday January 06, 2004 - 18:38 by IMEMC Staff & Agencies   text 1 comment (last - tuesday january 06, 2004 - 21:58)
There are around 261 Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The Israeli government considers 145 of them as illegal. ... read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues Tuesday January 06, 2004 - 18:14 by Sean Walsh   text 3 comments (last - thursday april 01, 2004 - 13:26)
Health warnings on Drink ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Tuesday January 06, 2004 - 16:58 by Eric Blair   text 2 comments (last - wednesday january 07, 2004 - 12:08)
Bad news for campaigners from the High Court. Michael Mulcreevy, giving an address at Killarney but well known in activist circles throughout Ireland, has lost his case. He sought a judicial review to investigate the decision allowing the Jackson Way Roundabout at Carrickmines to go ahead. What next for the campaign?

Check out this report doing the corporate rounds
http://www.rte.ie/news/2004/0106/carrickmines.html
http://u.tv/newsroom/indepth.asp?r=&id=41097&pt=n ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Monday January 05, 2004 - 16:00 by Indymedia Kevin   1 attached file
PDF for you to download ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday January 04, 2004 - 20:06 by --   text 2 comments (last - sunday january 04, 2004 - 23:22)
Indymedia UK and Ireland used for pro-Israel reposts from right-wing sites. ... read full story / add a comment
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