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offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb

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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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Massive Fire at One of World?s Largest Battery Storage Facilities Fri Jan 17, 2025 17:00 | Will Jones
A massive fire has?broken out in one of the world's largest battery storage facilities containing tens of thousands of lithium batteries, prompting a mobilisation of firefighters across several counties in California.
The post Massive Fire at One of World’s Largest Battery Storage Facilities appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Climate Change Giving Meaning to Life Fri Jan 17, 2025 15:13 | Dr James Allan
Why are climate alarmists so impervious to facts, so averse to rational cost-benefit analysis? It has all the hallmarks of a religious cult, says James Allan. They can't let it go because it gives meaning to their lives.
The post Climate Change Giving Meaning to Life appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link BP to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Net Zero Bites Fri Jan 17, 2025 13:30 | Will Jones
BP is to cut nearly 8,000 jobs in the face of falling profits and rising shareholder concern over its green energy policies as pressure from Net Zero policies continues to bite.
The post BP to Cut 8,000 Jobs as Net Zero Bites appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Insurers Love the ?Climate Emergency? ? Higher Premiums all Round Whatever the Actual Facts Fri Jan 17, 2025 11:32 | Chris Morrison
There's a climate emergency, so cough up, say insurers. It hasn't stopped them raking in billions, notes Chris Morrison. And no wonder: weather losses are actually down compared to 35 years ago. Time for a bit of honesty?
The post Insurers Love the ‘Climate Emergency’ ? Higher Premiums all Round Whatever the Actual Facts appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Before We Say ?Democracy is Dying? We Have to Know What it Is Fri Jan 17, 2025 09:00 | James Alexander
Is democracy dying? That's what everyone is saying. Killed by populism, apparently. Prof James Alexander suspects the educated classes may not know what they're talking about.
The post Before We Say ‘Democracy is Dying’ We Have to Know What it Is appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday April 10, 2008 - 14:50 by Sumoud   text 16 comments (last - wednesday april 16, 2008 - 12:29)   image 22 images
Over on a short stay in London, an activist from the Ireland based, Free Palestine Campaign organized and participated in pickets of Lev Leviev's diamond boutique in 31Old Bond Street and Carmel Agrexco's depot in Swallowfield Way, Hayes, Middlesex, participated in the British Muslim Initiative/Palestine Solidarity Campaign's picket at Downing Street, PSC's Windsor Castle demo and found common purpose, solidarity and activism with the Free Tibet Campaign.
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Augusto in Full flight at the Abbey
national / arts and media Thursday April 10, 2008 - 12:13 by Paula G   text 1 comment (last - thursday april 10, 2008 - 13:36)   image 2 images
"Boal’s teachings were controversial, and he was labeled a cultural activist, which the 1960s Brazilian military saw as a threat. In 1971, Boal was arrested, tortured, and eventually exiled to Argentina, where he published his first book "Theatre of the Oppressed" in 1973, later fleeing to Europe."

Augusto spoke about his life and work and his experience of torture. Link to podcast available at link. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Thursday April 10, 2008 - 09:14 by TaraTaraTara   text 8 comments (last - wednesday april 16, 2008 - 15:28)
Update from camp at Rath Lugh ... read full story / add a comment
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dublin / miscellaneous Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 16:51 by Anti-nazi   text 32 comments (last - wednesday march 07, 2012 - 16:34)   image 1 image
Youth Defence are organising a film showing of 'Bella' in UCD's arts block on Thursday 10th of April in Theatre P at 6pm ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 16:37 by Ray   text 4 comments (last - sunday april 13, 2008 - 17:35)
A New Yorker who was a witness at the scene of the World Trade Centre bombing in 1993 has filed documentation in the Supreme Court that the Ministry for Justice here suppressed evidence in her claim for asylum. She is requesting that activists, members of the public or people interested in immigration/asylum issues come to her Supreme Court appeal on Friday April 11, at 11 am at the Four Courts, Dublin (I assume).
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international / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 06:23 by Anin
Headquaters of Polish Teachers' Union ( ZNP; the biggest and old teachers' union ) decided that 27th of May there will be warn teachers's strike. ZNP is now in the collective disputation with government.
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Toby Kendall- He used a false name and couldn't provide ID
international / environment Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 02:21 by Ms. Moneypenny   text 24 comments (last - tuesday april 15, 2008 - 21:43)   image 3 images
In Britain, a paid spy has been uncovered among the activists in the PLANE STUPID Campaign.

PLANE STUPID is a loose network of groups taking action against airport expansion and aviation's climate impact. The agent claimed to be a recent graduate who was interested in helping out with direct actions, protests and awareness-raising. He contacted the campaign after the high-profile Heathrow Climate camp last summer. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday April 09, 2008 - 01:49 by Anin
Lubelskie province demonstrated solidarity with Tibet

In Lublin, 30 of March , there was action of solidarity with Tibet ... read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday April 08, 2008 - 21:09 by Political Prisoner Solidarity   text 1 comment (last - wednesday april 09, 2008 - 14:15)   image 1 image
After the International Conference, lets work together and demonstrate for the rights of the political prisoners in the world! ... read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests Monday April 07, 2008 - 16:40 by pat c   text 3 comments (last - thursday june 19, 2008 - 13:53)
The Committee in Defense of Mahmoud Salehi, have reported that Mahmoud Salehi, one of the most courageous labour leaders in Iran, was finally released on, Sunday, April 6, 2008 from the City of Sanandaj‘s central prison, where he had finished one-year jail term for his labour activities on March 23, 2008, but the authorities had refused to release him until today. ... read full story / add a comment
Subverting Democracy
donegal / politics / elections Monday April 07, 2008 - 12:18 by No to Lisbon   text 3 comments (last - monday april 07, 2008 - 15:46)   image 1 image
The people of Donegal will be given a chance to get informed on and debate the Lisbon Treaty (formerly the EU Constitution) later this month.
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Ashanti
international / anti-capitalism Monday April 07, 2008 - 01:05 by Andrew   image 1 image   audio 1 audio file
Ashanti Alston Omowali is an anarchist activist, speaker, and writer, and former member of the Black Panther Party. He was a Black Liberation Army political prisoner for over 12 years, Last night while at the All Power to the Imagination conference in Sarasota, Florida I recorded his speech. ... read full story / add a comment
Swords into Ploughshares
international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday April 06, 2008 - 20:56 by Damien Moran   text 62 comments (last - tuesday july 15, 2008 - 18:22)   image 3 images
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cork / anti-war / imperialism Sunday April 06, 2008 - 09:28 by John Jefferies   text 9 comments (last - wednesday april 09, 2008 - 17:24)   image 2 images
The German Navy (NATO) are on their way to Cork and will arrive in the city next Thursday with a visit from FGS F209 Rheinland-Pfalz of the German Navy's 4th Frigate Squadron. ... read full story / add a comment
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international / anti-war / imperialism Saturday April 05, 2008 - 01:53 by Call for Solidarity   image 1 image
The police entered the convergence center of the anti-NATO demonstrators two days ago and hit the people there. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Friday April 04, 2008 - 20:34 by HIP
Over 5000 demonstrators took to the streets of Haiti's third largest city on Thursday to protest the high cost of living and rampant unemployment. Residents of Les Cayes also set up flaming barricades throughout the main downtown area and paralyzed traffic for several hours according to eyewitnesses. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Friday April 04, 2008 - 03:41 by Andrew   text 3 comments (last - friday april 04, 2008 - 17:46)   audio 1 audio file
I'm continuing with what has become a mammoth 44 city speaking tour on the USA with a leg that is working up from Miami to Atlanta. In Miami I interviewed Patrick of the Black Mangrove Collective about struggles in that city and the political background. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday April 04, 2008 - 01:27 by Robbie Sinnott   text 3 comments (last - friday april 04, 2008 - 22:37)
On January 9th, 2008, at approximately 7:20 a.m. RTÉ’sNo. 1 radio show and news flagship, Morning Ireland gives Dr. Rosemary Hollis , ‘expert in the Middle East from Chatham House in London’,an airing to confirm stereotypes and prejudices against Iran and to pedal Whitehouse fantasies and concocted events without any critical questioning.

The following is a transcript of the item. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday April 03, 2008 - 17:10 by Justin Morahan   text 10 comments (last - wednesday april 30, 2008 - 11:01)
A sixteen year old American in Israel, Rabiha Abusnineh, is asking for urgent international help, including help from Oprah Winfrey, to stop the closure of the Al Shar'iya school and orphanage in Hebron where she is a student.. The Israeli Defence Forces had named April 1st as closure date for the school where there are 500 orphans among the 650 girls. But, in the face of protests and sleep-ins, a High Court decision has extended the date by one week
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dublin / animal rights Wednesday April 02, 2008 - 18:42 by Laura Broxson   text 2 comments (last - wednesday april 02, 2008 - 20:11)
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