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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 Trump?s ?Drill, Baby, Drill? Energy Policy Will Enjoy the Enthusiastic Support of the Global South Sun Jan 19, 2025 17:00 | Tilak Doshi
Tilak Doshi says Trump's "drill, baby, drill" energy policy may not be popular in Davos, but will be welcomed by leaders in the Global South, fed up with being lectured about carbon emissions by rich Western countries.
The post Trump?s ?Drill, Baby, Drill? Energy Policy Will Enjoy the Enthusiastic Support of the Global South appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link ?There is a Pakistani Problem and we Must Root it Out,? Says Head of Equality and Human Rights Commi... Sun Jan 19, 2025 15:00 | Toby Young
The head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission has written an excellent comment piece for the Sunday Times urging the Government to hold a proper full inquiry into the rape gangs scandal.
The post ?There is a Pakistani Problem and we Must Root it Out,? Says Head of Equality and Human Rights Commission appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Why is Lord Hermer Trying to Politicise the Rule of Law? Sun Jan 19, 2025 13:00 | Raymond Wacks
Retired law professor Raymond Wacks questions Lord Hermer's new, expanded definition of the 'Rule of Law' to include 'human rights'. Is it a ruse to increase the power of human rights lawyers?
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offsite link How the Blob Uses Public Sector Procurement Frameworks to Enforce Compliance With Woke Ideology Sun Jan 19, 2025 11:00 | C.J. Strachan
C.J. Strachan documents the way in which the Civil Service enforces compliance with woke ideology by forcing private companies that want to bid for public sector contracts to attend EDI training courses.
The post How the Blob Uses Public Sector Procurement Frameworks to Enforce Compliance With Woke Ideology appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link New Research Paper Contains Evidence That the mRNA Covid Vaccines Damages Human Heart Cells Sun Jan 19, 2025 09:00 | Dr David Livermore
A new research paper contains evidence that the mRNA Covid vaccines cause heart damage at the cellular level, writes David Livermore, former professor of medical microbiology at the University of East Anglia.
The post New Research Paper Contains Evidence That the mRNA Covid Vaccines Damages Human Heart Cells appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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national / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday September 17, 2009 19:21 by Paula Geraghty
Fianna Fail and its coalition partners introduce legislation which with will have devatating consequences as striking Siptu workers workers chant 'We won't go down without a fight' at the gates. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / other press Thursday September 17, 2009 16:54 by Patricia McKenna   text 10 comments (last - saturday september 26, 2009 13:41)
Wall Street Journal challenges ‘patent absurdities’ of Yes side on Lisbon.
Today’s Wall Street Journal Europe Editorial says Minister Lenihan is “peddling phantom terrors to scare the Irish people into voting Yes” and that “Ireland has no reason to fear the consequences of a No vote on Lisbon read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday September 17, 2009 16:09 by Derry Anti War Coalition   text 4 comments (last - sunday september 20, 2009 22:40)
The 9 women who occupied arms company Raytheon's premises in Derry during the Israeli assault on Gaza are being "arraigned" before the court on Monday next, 21st Sept. While they tried to repeat what the Raytheon 9 men did and bring down the computer system, the heightened security meant that they did little damage. Nonetheless, the state is going after the women who were trying to stop war crimes while the war criminals walk free. Four men arrested as they demonstrated in support of the women are also in court on Monday. read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous / news report Thursday September 17, 2009 13:30 by Jimmy Neilson   text 1 comment (last - friday december 18, 2009 00:05)
Tribute to Paddy Mulcahy.

Paddy Mulcahy died on Sunday last the 13th. September. Since then thousands have mourned his passing and demonstrated their great respect for him with the massive turn out at his waking and funeral. Many were the fitting and well deserved tributes paid to him over the immediate days of mourning and burial.

To us Paddy Mul deserved all of that.
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday September 16, 2009 16:42 by Justin Morahan   text 5 comments (last - saturday september 19, 2009 16:23)
In another of the increasing assaults on the people of Bilin village in Palestine, Israeli soldiers engaged last night in yet another middle of the night raid during which villagers were assaulted, property was trashed and children terrorized in their beds. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:25 by Comhlamh
Five Tuesday nights 7.00-9.15pm, starting October 20th 2009

International trade rules have a huge impact on people in developing countries. Farmers, workers and families are trying to make a living in the context of globalisation. A fair trading system could lift millions of people out of poverty, and reduce many countries’ dependence on aid. Yet trade justice activists believe in many cases the rules of the global economy have been set up to serve the interests of big business, not people.
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cork / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:22 by SWP
SWP meeting in Cork - Stop the Bailout of the Banks read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:19 by Orla Purcell
Can Ireland Still Afford ODA?]

Yes - Hans Zomer - Director, Dóchas
No - Alan McQuain - Chief Economist Bloxham Stockbrokers
Chaired by Anne Molloy - Amnesty International

615pm Bewleys Cafe Theatre Wednesday 7th October

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national / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 11:12 by Malachy Steenson
A public meeting will be held in Dublin city Centre to rally public support and organise for activities of the Stop the Extradition of Sean Garland campaign read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Wednesday September 16, 2009 10:39 by Eli Mcbett
FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2009 @ THE SHED – EARTHQUACK
8a Henrietta Lane
(rear of King's Inn pub in Henrietta street)
Dublin 1 (top Capel Street)

Suggested Donations: 8,00 Euro @ THESHED
DOORS @ 9:00 pm till late

EARTHQUACK by DIARMUID MACDIARMADA
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mayo / animal rights / event notice Tuesday September 15, 2009 23:42 by Laura Broxson
Hi,

On Tuesday 22nd September, we will be going to Mayo for the day to protest Charles River Laboratories.

This is part of SHAC's (www.shac.net) 'Operation Liberation' - a special week of action against vivisection breeders. read full story / add a comment
clare / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Tuesday September 15, 2009 20:22 by Margaretta D'Arcy
Women are asked to gather at Shannon Airport from 1pm Saturday 26th September to 1pm Sunday 27th September to reclaim our civilian airport from the military, and to implement UN Resolutions 1325 and 1820 for women to be part of conflict resolution and peace processes. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Tuesday September 15, 2009 18:44 by Drew
The following call was issued by a group of ex-political prisoners and the families of those political prisoners executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran. The New York demonstrations are to be held on Wednesday 23 September and Thursday 24 September at 10 am, at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, First Ave. & 47th Street, Manhattan. Other actions are being planned for other cities, including London.
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dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Tuesday September 15, 2009 18:23 by pat c   text 2 comments (last - thursday september 24, 2009 13:39)
The High Court has granted an injunction restraining SIPTU and the Irish Congress of Trade Union from distributing flyers about or publishing the personal details of people who have continued to work during a strike at the Marine Terminal company in Dublin Port. Mr Justice Feeney ruled that workers were entitled to use strong language including the word 'scab' during protests outside the company's gates.

Below is full text of statement issued by The Dublin Port Workers Support Group , following todays High Court ruling.

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international / rights, freedoms and repression / other press Tuesday September 15, 2009 14:55 by tomeile
Anti-fascists celebrated a victory over the thugs of the English Defence League's last week at Harrow . But the decision of the Greater London Council to bow to the same racist group and ban the annual Al Quds day march from its traditional end venue at Trafalgar Square raises the important question of institutional Islamophobia under the mayorality of Boris Johnston . read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday September 15, 2009 12:14 by Critical Massacre   text 4 comments (last - thursday september 17, 2009 15:46)
dublin / animal rights / event notice Monday September 14, 2009 16:17 by Laura Broxson
Hi,

On Sat. 19th September, a few of us will be helping out at a 'Puppy Farm Awareness Day' leafleting event, which is being held on Grafton Street from 12noon - 3pm. For more information, please visit the group's Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/group.php?gi...60178 read full story / add a comment
national / eu / opinion/analysis Monday September 14, 2009 13:25 by Eugene Mc Cartan
Women and the European Union
Paper presented by Deirdre Uí Bhrógáin,
National Executive Committee, Communist Party of Ireland,
to Desmond Greaves Summer School, 2009 read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / news report Monday September 14, 2009 10:52 by Seami Mac   text 3 comments (last - monday september 14, 2009 19:27)
Last week the BBC reported that three men on trial for possesion of an armoured piercing mortor has been under observation by British special forces read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Sunday September 13, 2009 14:29 by Paula Geraghty   text 2 comments (last - tuesday september 15, 2009 08:25)
Not everyone could get to the impressive Shannon Peace conference organised by the IAWM and PANA.
Go knock yourself out. read full story / add a comment
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