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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 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.
The post The Censorship Only Goes One Way appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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.

offsite link The Feminists Who Blame ?Men? for Rape Gangs Fri Feb 07, 2025 09:00 | Steven Tucker
Feminist lawyer Charlotte Proudman has done some great work drafting legislation to criminalise forced marriage and FGM, says Steven Tucker. But when it comes to the rape gangs, she has a glaring blind spot.
The post The Feminists Who Blame ?Men? for Rape Gangs appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday November 23, 2007 20:23 by Sean Crudden   text 1 comment (last - sunday november 25, 2007 20:08)
Mental health policy has changed? Hospitals have been run down and patients are being treated in the community. But the basic methodology remains the same. The treatment patients receive is no different. Perhaps patients have become even more isolated, unsupported? read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday November 23, 2007 16:56 by Maryjane O'Leary   text 2 comments (last - saturday november 24, 2007 17:44)
Iranian journalist and women’s rights activist Maryam Hossienkhah has been detained in Evin prison in Iran charged with disruption of public opinion and propaganda against the state. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Friday November 23, 2007 16:33 by Dublin Shell to Sea
Dublin Shell to Sea will be holding to Table quiz in Madisons Pub in Rathmines at 8pm on Friday November 30th to raise much needed funds for the campaign. Come along and bring friends and family! read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Friday November 23, 2007 15:35 by Labour Lover
The Labour Party has tabled a motion of no confidence in the Minister for Health, Mary Harney TD, which will be taken in Labour Party Private Members time on Tuesday and Wednesday next.

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national / environment / event notice Friday November 23, 2007 11:27 by PaddyK2   text 2 comments (last - saturday november 24, 2007 14:17)
Repeat screening of an excellent documentary on peak oil to be shown on TV featuring Colin Campbell of ASPO Ireland (Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas Ireland). read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Thursday November 22, 2007 22:00 by Kevin H   text 54 comments (last - sunday december 16, 2007 09:42)
A well liked and respected priest from Erris has stated “To use a phrase beloved of Shell to Sea supporters, there is no ‘community consent’ for the badgering of the Gardaí as they seek to maintain the rule of democratic law at the gates of Bellanaboy”
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cork / environment / event notice Thursday November 22, 2007 19:48 by John
Come plant trees at Ringaskiddy
Sat 1st Dec, 1pm onwards
Meet at Gobby Strand car park (straight through Ringaskiddy village from Cork to carpark as road bends left towards Haulbowline)

No incinerators in Cork, Meath or Dublin
Solidarity with Erris and other communities in struggle
Stop destroying Tara
Yes to people’s forest in Cork harbour
Time to seize the future

Plant trees, enjoy the fresh air, meet like-minded people, share ideas and make plans.
Please bring picnic food to share, appropriate clothing, tools and trees to plant.
Share car space, bring your friends.

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international / arts and media / news report Thursday November 22, 2007 19:03 by J.M. Potter
A recap of the 2007 US National Book Awards. read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / press release Thursday November 22, 2007 18:41 by Richard Walsh
A spokesman for Republican Sinn Féin has stated that allegations of Garda misbehaviour must be investigated at the highest level. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Thursday November 22, 2007 17:50 by Sal Fiore
On 5th July 2006, Diana Winstanley Professor at Kingston University UK, committed suicide.

We have lauched a website hich has no motivation other than to investigate the truth, raise and attempt to answer some important questions and inform the public about her death. This project is and will remain unofficial, transparent, independent and, for some, uncomfortable. We believe that those who truly care about Diana and others in similar situations now and in the past, will understand and support this read full story / add a comment
derry / crime and justice / press release Thursday November 22, 2007 17:12 by SDLP Youth
SDLP Youth in Limavady have expressed their sadness at the death of Wendy McAteer, a 17 year-old local girl. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday November 22, 2007 16:51 by SDLP   text 3 comments (last - wednesday november 28, 2007 22:08)
SDLP Youth Vice Chair Peter Armstrong has expressed concern at the University of Ulster’s Student Union after they began distributing Sinn Fein press releases from their website. read full story / add a comment
cork / environment / event notice Thursday November 22, 2007 14:47 by Cathal
Cork Shell to Sea will host a early Christmas Cabaret Fundraiser on Wednesday the 5th of December in An Spalpin Fanac. read full story / add a comment
dublin / gender and sexuality / event notice Thursday November 22, 2007 02:16 by ragbot   text 2 comments (last - monday january 28, 2008 22:23)
Discussion to mark the end of International 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence
Topic - Domestic Abuse
Focus - Anarchist and feminist
Location - Seomra Spraoi
Date - Mon 10th Dec, 7pm
Open to all genders read full story / add a comment
dublin / housing / event notice Wednesday November 21, 2007 23:07 by roisin
The whole of the south inner city is up for development. Dublin City Council are in the process of drawing up or have already drawn up framework plans for our communities. However in the past years we have seen areas like Cork Street developed without any real thought for the needs of the community. How can we make sure that this will not be allowed happen again? This meeting is to get a clear picture of what is ahead over the next few years and to see how we can have our say. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday November 21, 2007 21:55 by Blazes Boylan
Conference organized by Merrion Capital at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin 2, on 1st December. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday November 21, 2007 11:03 by gra   text 2 comments (last - monday december 03, 2007 12:44)
There is a meeting being held for anybody interested in working against this development, both publicising the proposals and hopefully submitting a planning objection. Lots of ideas and people needed read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday November 21, 2007 00:36 by Kieran O'Sullivan
The Raytheon 9 have gone on trial for a non-violent occupation of the Raytheon office
on 9th August 2006. This occupation was carried out in the context of the Israeli attack
on Lebanon there is evidenced that Raytheon Guided Bomb Units were used in this attack
on Lebanon.
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national / environment / event notice Tuesday November 20, 2007 23:49 by PaddyK2   text 3 comments (last - wednesday november 21, 2007 12:02)
'OIL: THE BEGINNING OF THE END' read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Tuesday November 20, 2007 21:20 by Richard Walsh
RSF has expressed its support for striking Classroom Assistants in the Six Counties. read full story / add a comment
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