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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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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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dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday February 05, 2004 15:10 by Pit Stop Ploughshares
The Pit Stop Ploughshares are facing two charges of criminal damage €2million & €100) arising out of their nonviolent disarmament of a US Navy war plane at Shannon Airport 3/2/03. Sentences carry a max of 10 years. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / event notice Thursday February 05, 2004 13:02 by iosaf   text 3 comments (last - wednesday february 11, 2004 15:36)
His Excellency Ahmed Qurei (Abu Ala), will meet with an Taoiseach Bertie in Dublin
on February 9th.
This will be his first extra-territorial official visit. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Thursday February 05, 2004 12:04 by An Taisce
a one-day Conference on 'Education and the transition to a sustainable society' read full story / add a comment
national / sci-tech / news report Thursday February 05, 2004 00:58 by Linus   text 8 comments (last - thursday february 05, 2004 19:20)
The Irish Linux Users Group, the volunteer body of Linux and Free Open Source Software advocates in Ireland, are tonight under siege after, members & their employers were threatened with being contacted after they defended themselves against MyDoom creation claims and refused to remove postings from their mailing list. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday February 04, 2004 20:55 by Al
This Saturday, February 7th, downstairs in Brogan's bar across from Dublin Castle entrance.

See you there! read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday February 04, 2004 18:14 by Fergus   text 3 comments (last - saturday february 07, 2004 18:45)
On Monday, the cuts to rent allowance kicked in.
"It was presented to us as a fait accompli. By then it was already decided" - Dept. of the Environment spokesman.
Government negligence ?
Or is there a method behind the apparent incompetency ? read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 04, 2004 16:24 by Mike
The policy of ethnic cleansing pursued by the Armenians in the territory of Armenia has been crowned with an absolute result - today not a single Azerbaijani is living in the territory of Armenia. They were forcibly driven out by means of extremely brutal methods. They were killed by the doctors in hospitals, tortured, beheaded, burnt alive. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday February 04, 2004 15:22 by kv
A Fundraising pubquiz in support for Residents against Racism will take place in Teacher`s Club, Parnell Square at 7.30 on Wed, 11 February.
All welcome, great prizes to be won, raffle!

Residents against Racism was set up to fight against state racism, and to oppose all manifestations of racism. In recent years we have successfully campaigned in support of refugees facing deportation, Garda frame-ups and other forms of harassment from state. read full story / add a comment
antrim / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday February 04, 2004 13:56 by Belfast   text 33 comments (last - tuesday february 10, 2004 12:52)
Anti racism was the issue to bring about sectarian clashes at Belfast city council yesterday read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday February 04, 2004 11:29 by Leon ADF   text 45 comments (last - tuesday february 17, 2004 16:39)
Help create an ongoing process of dissent and protest focussing on this topical issue from a specifically left perspective. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / news report Wednesday February 04, 2004 10:14 by rayo   text 3 comments (last - thursday february 05, 2004 09:41)
The Party of European Socialists which includes the British and Irish Labour Party have invited Mr. Uribe the President of Colombia to address the European Parliament next week in Strasbourg, Tuesday 10th February. However human rights groups and NGOs have condemned this joint action taken by the EPP/Christian Democrats and the PES, citing the poor human rights record of the Colombian government. It is seen by many as an attempt to legitimise the policies taken by Mr Uribes' government and in particular his 'Plan Colombia'. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Tuesday February 03, 2004 19:39 by john mcdermott   text 2 comments (last - monday april 05, 2004 18:03)
Are Fianna Fail entitled to prevent the free flow of religious opinion and the recruitment of new followers by different christian factions ?If the trade unions are now in charge of Leinster House,the Bishops are hard on their heels! read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Tuesday February 03, 2004 19:26 by William Webster   text 108 comments (last - sunday february 15, 2004 13:28)
The SP have sided with the SWP rather than build a true fighting IAWM. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / news report Tuesday February 03, 2004 19:11 by fuinseog   text 25 comments (last - monday february 16, 2004 14:53)
At 11.00 on 4th February, Martin Cullen will launch electronic voting and counting in Ireland. Cullen who is both Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and Fianna Fáil Director of Elections for the Local Elections, will perform some sort of ritual media ceremony in the Mansion House. read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Tuesday February 03, 2004 18:11 by Maratist
Anti-war events in NUI Galway read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / press release Tuesday February 03, 2004 15:04 by Rayo   text 23 comments (last - thursday april 23, 2009 16:25)
Following the reclassification of cannabis in Britain, it is time a new debate started here in Ireland on the issue”, the Labour spokesperson on Justice, Deputy Joe Costello, has said. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / press release Tuesday February 03, 2004 14:47 by Des Derwin   text 4 comments (last - thursday may 13, 2004 13:33)
SIPTU Vice President candidate asks how can IBEC say Minimum Wage too high.

Dublin Shop Steward Challenges Employers Association To Live on Minimum Wage. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Tuesday February 03, 2004 00:19 by bintaxedtodahilt   text 42 comments (last - friday february 13, 2004 10:57)
Another glaring example of Sinn Feinsinactivity on the Bin-Tax issue in the South Dublin County Council area! read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Monday February 02, 2004 23:00 by Fergus   text 10 comments (last - friday february 06, 2004 20:30)
Today, Irish government cuts to supplementary welfare allowance kick in.

This will detrimentally effect the already marginalised in society, people who are unemployed, single parents..... and immigrants.

After not recieving any sensible answers from the Dept. of Social & Family Affairs, as to WHY the cuts are being introduced,
I've come to some conclusions.

For their 'sounds like office cowboys' side to the story
Phone the Dept. at (01) 704 3000 (warning - be prepared to be put on hold)

For my unexpert wild interpretations, here we go... read full story / add a comment
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