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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 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.
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.

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national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Wednesday December 21, 2005 21:57 by SP Member   text 53 comments (last - monday january 09, 2006 19:46)
The Irish Ferries dispute ended in the early hours of the 14 December. SIPTU claims that the deal maintains a “threshold of decency”. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday December 21, 2005 20:23 by bohspunks   text 14 comments (last - friday january 27, 2006 19:13)
Benefit night for Anti Fascist Action Ireland and launch night of the latest issue of their magazine

Saturday January 28th 8.00 p.m.

The Long Bar (revamped with new dj box and dancefloor so bring ya dancing shoes)
Dalymount Park Football Stadium
Dublin 7

A night of Trojan, Ska and Original Reggae

with dj's

Roddy Moreno ( The Oppressed, Cardiff)

Colin ( Runnin Riot, Belfast)

Tracey ( Take a Trip to OI!town Zine, Dublin)

Adm to be confirmed, all money after expenses goes to AFA

tell ya mates. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 21, 2005 20:02 by D. Raghallaigh - repost   text 2 comments (last - saturday december 24, 2005 11:27)
A song to the Air of Kevin Barry read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Wednesday December 21, 2005 18:46 by 006.5   text 1 comment (last - wednesday december 21, 2005 18:49)
By Carol D. Leonnig and Dafna Linzer, Washington Post Staff Writers
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
A federal judge has resigned from the court that oversees government surveillance in intelligence cases in protest of President Bush's secret authorization of a domestic spying program, according to two sources. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 21, 2005 16:52 by Coalface
Solidarity with Tesco Temps Defence Committee

On Thursday 4th of August solidarity actions with the Tesco Temp Defence Committee took place across Britain and Ireland. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday December 21, 2005 15:57 by rory   text 9 comments (last - friday january 20, 2006 15:32)
Motion being put by Joan Collins and Dessie Ellis to reverse postering ban. If Sinn Fein, Labour, Indp and green councillors vote in favour then the ban will be reversed. Protest outside to make sure they vote for free speech! read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Wednesday December 21, 2005 04:40 by finch   text 3 comments (last - wednesday december 21, 2005 12:23)
Bush confesses his criminality and hopes that his ‘act’ of contrition will save him from the dock. He has finally acknowledged that the invasion (and occupation) of Iraq was/is based on incorrect information (lies). Supporters and citizens who desperately hope that Bush’s admission demonstrates his contrition had their hopes dashed against the hard reality of further sordid deeds – the illegal 'bugging' and monitoring of US citizen’s private communications by the NSA. [Would anyone seriously expect this criminal administration to change character?] Bush’s admission is a political gesture, a strategic manoeuvre in response to increasing international disapproval of the dishonesty of his regime. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Wednesday December 21, 2005 00:33 by gurley flynn   text 8 comments (last - tuesday january 31, 2006 12:35)
The Transport Workers Union in New York City has gone on strike and shut down the biggest mass transit system in the world. The TWU was founded in the 1930s by Irish radicals based on the industrial unionism ideas of James Connolly. The walkout by 34,000 workers shows that the ideas of Connolly are a living reality in New York City. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Tuesday December 20, 2005 19:31 by Coilín ÓhAiseadha   text 8 comments (last - tuesday december 27, 2005 19:06)
A well-travelled student at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth was interrogated by agents of the Department of Homeland Security in October because he had ordered a copy of Mao Tse-Tung's book on Communism, The Little Red Book, while researching a paper on totalitarianism.
One of the student's lecturers is considering cancelling a course on terrorism planned for next semester, because it might put his students at risk.
Reported in The Standard-Times on December 17, 2005. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Tuesday December 20, 2005 17:17 by Sean   text 2 comments (last - wednesday january 03, 2007 00:35)
Its power for the course for the mainstream media, politicians and their lackeys to make a career out of criminalisation and scapegoating of minorities. In Ireland if a scapegoat is needed all too often Travellers are made to fit the bill. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday December 20, 2005 16:18 by Red Clydeside   text 13 comments (last - thursday june 02, 2011 18:26)
Scotland, America and Denis Donaldson read full story / add a comment
derry / housing / other press Tuesday December 20, 2005 13:53 by Conor   text 1 comment (last - wednesday may 31, 2006 18:54)
Campaign against water privatisation, newsletter #1 now available to read.

You can read it here.

http://irishsocialist.net/cawp1.html read full story / add a comment
dublin / housing / event notice Tuesday December 20, 2005 13:13 by Gill Dooley   text 2 comments (last - thursday december 22, 2005 21:22)
You’ll dip your hand into your pocket more times than you’ll remember this Christmas-but No Room At the Inn promises to be one night you won’t forget. Taking place on Dec 22 in Whelans, The Guggenheim Grotto will headline this Christmas benefit night in aid of Dublin Simon. Tadhg Cooke, The Million Dollars and a host of Irish talent also join forces for a truly worthwhile festive whip around. Show your support and spread the word. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Tuesday December 20, 2005 11:53 by Joe Higgins T.D.
The following is a report from Survival International about the forcible eviction of the Guarani/ Kaiowa Indians from their lands at Nanderu Marangatu, Municipality of Antonio João, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday December 20, 2005 00:44 by John Meehan   text 141 comments (last - tuesday january 17, 2006 11:21)
Jimmy Kelly was a founding member of the Irish Militant, organisational forerunner of today’s Socialist Party, 32 years ago. His party card number was one. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday December 19, 2005 22:11 by Des Dalton
RSF support for Basque prisoners who went on hunger strike earlier this year in pursuit of the right to political status. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Monday December 19, 2005 19:05 by RSF   text 1 comment (last - monday december 19, 2005 19:10)
1. RSF to rally opposition to loyalist march in Dublin
2. British army patrols to be stepped up in Six Occupied Counties
3. Provos fraternise with RUC/PSNI in Derry
4. 'Continuity with the past, forward to the future'
5. Top Provo revealed as British spy
6. McDowell undermined DPP authority, says Flood
7. Family want the truth over 1971 British army Ardoyne murders
8. Nelson inquiry is delayed to 2007
9. Ferries' deal does not address real causes of dispute
10. RSF address open letter to Spanish Ambassador read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Monday December 19, 2005 17:45 by Michael   text 1 comment (last - tuesday december 20, 2005 23:30)
It was a war of course. It was a war, and the aim was to depose the Taliban regime, replacing it with a different one. Lots and lots of people died in the process. And as RAWA wrote to the Seattle Times recently: 'It goes without saying that Afghans will not see as their “liberators” those who drove the Taliban wolves through one door and unchained the rabid dogs of the NA through another.' (http://www.rawa.org/seattletimes.htm) read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous / event notice Monday December 19, 2005 17:24 by Wendy Knott   text 1 comment (last - tuesday january 10, 2006 15:21)
Major conference in Silversprings Hotel, Cork, on Friday January 13th 9.30am to 4.30pm, bringing together farmers, politicians, NGOs and activists to explore a coherent way forward for agricultural policy. Including speakers from Guyana, Swaziland and Thailand, as well as Irish and European NGOs.

Issues to be addressed include the impact of trade rules on farmers North and South, a review of the WTO talks in Hong Kong; human rights and the WTO and the consequences of CAP reform and the implications of the proposed EPAs.

Further details from Comhlamh 021 4275881 read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Monday December 19, 2005 17:16 by Mairtin O'Cathain   text 13 comments (last - saturday december 24, 2005 00:08)
Mairtin O'Cathain reflects on uncritical use of the word terrorist by many on the left, including anarchists and libertarian communists (and Organise! for that matter) and examines the meaning of the words Terror and Terrorism. read full story / add a comment
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