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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 Ed West: Grooming Gangs ? Britain?s Chernobyl? Sat Feb 01, 2025 17:00 | Richard Eldred
In Britain, after decades being swept under the rug, the full horror of the grooming gangs is now coming to light. Historian Ed West asks: could the fallout bring down our multicultural regime?
The post Ed West: Grooming Gangs ? Britain?s Chernobyl? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link AstraZeneca Abandons ?450 Million Vaccine Factory in Blow to Reeves Sat Feb 01, 2025 15:00 | Will Jones
AstraZeneca has abandoned?a ?450 million investment in a major UK vaccine plant powered by renewables?in a blow to Rachel Reeves who vowed this week to "kick-start economic growth".
The post AstraZeneca Abandons ?450 Million Vaccine Factory in Blow to Reeves appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Norway?s Threat to Cut Off the UK Leaves Labour?s Net Zero Plans in Tatters Sat Feb 01, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
As Norway threatens to cut off the UK from electricity at times of low wind speeds, it's a sign of a growing energy nationalism globally that leaves Labour's short-sighted Net Zero plans in tatters.
The post Norway’s Threat to Cut Off the UK Leaves Labour’s Net Zero Plans in Tatters appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Miliband Accused of Breaking Ministerial Code Over Approval of Dale Vince Solar Farm Sat Feb 01, 2025 11:00 | Will Jones
Ed Miliband has been accused of breaking the Ministerial Code after his department approved an application for a solar farm owned by?the millionaire Labour donor Dale Vince.
The post Miliband Accused of Breaking Ministerial Code Over Approval of Dale Vince Solar Farm appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Thoughts on the Fifth Anniversary of Leaving the European Union Sat Feb 01, 2025 09:00 | Dr David McGrogan
What the Brexit Leave vote, and Boris Johnson?s eventual triumph, seemed to in the end achieve was only the revelation of the extent to which British institutions have been hollowed out and corrupted, says David McGrogan.
The post Thoughts on the Fifth Anniversary of Leaving the European Union appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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cork / crime and justice Wednesday October 06, 2004 - 22:46 by Paul McAndrew   text 87 comments (last - thursday october 21, 2004 - 10:28)   image 3 images
The referendum stirred up racist feeling in Ireland, helpfully distracting people from what the corrupt politicicians were getting up to , channeling anger towards people who are vulnerable. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Wednesday October 06, 2004 - 08:50 by Michael Hennigan   text 4 comments (last - thursday october 07, 2004 - 10:56)
It's always interesting to observe how individuals can be so generous with other people's money. €9,000 for a retirement watch looks certainly like gilding the lily. However, this is just an example of a 'sexy' story that can get public attention while so much else is ignored. ... read full story / add a comment
national / indymedia ireland Monday October 04, 2004 - 00:33 by pc   text 24 comments (last - wednesday october 06, 2004 - 13:20)
A new login has been created for the Admin Page which allows you to see (but not edit) the administration of Indymedia Ireland. Just enter in the text boxes

Editor: uncover
Password: please

and click login and you will now be able to view the site via the usual newswire, latest comments and events links but with the [hidden] posts marked in red. ... read full story / add a comment

antrim / miscellaneous Sunday October 03, 2004 - 23:10 by never trust the rich   text 7 comments (last - saturday december 18, 2004 - 13:18)
Class politics storyline hits coronation street as working class scholarship pupil Katy webster is bullied by rich snobs at her snooty new grammar school.'apparently toffs can smell poverty a mile off'', and have realised Katy's humble background. ... read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous Saturday October 02, 2004 - 12:06 by Sean Crudden   text 6 comments (last - saturday october 09, 2004 - 03:37)
A look at possible new emphases (for better or for worse) in public policy in a few key areas. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Saturday October 02, 2004 - 01:45 by Brent Herbert
The following is a brief discussion of the extent and potential impact of America's forest dieback in the immediate future, as well as a discussion of the various causes and scenarios which describe the impact of forest loss on human civilization and the planetary ecosystem. ... read full story / add a comment
sligo / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday October 02, 2004 - 00:09 by s.fleming   text 9 comments (last - tuesday august 22, 2006 - 12:21)
The medicalisation of human behaviour as disease or illness must be challenged ... read full story / add a comment
international / arts and media Tuesday September 28, 2004 - 16:37 by Michael Hennigan   text 6 comments (last - thursday september 30, 2004 - 14:44)
Robert Shortt currenty a business correspondent at RTE, is to succeed the current incumbent Carole Coleman as the station's Washington Correspondent. Is an expatriate posting justified when areas of the world such as Asia and Africa generally go unreported? ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Tuesday September 28, 2004 - 12:15 by Al
Education in the North –an update

End of Industrial Action

Following a meeting between the main teachers’ unions and Education Minister Barry Gardiner, industrial action which had hoped to bring about teachers’ 2002 pay parity claim has now officially ended. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Monday September 27, 2004 - 14:52 by Dorothy   text 54 comments (last - sunday october 17, 2004 - 01:02)
In every presidential campaign, there is an issue, which rises to the surface and dominates the debate. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Monday September 27, 2004 - 07:07 by Astrid Essed   text 2 comments (last - monday september 27, 2004 - 14:35)
Seen in the light of the in februari 2003 restarted conflict in Darfur, by which by the military conduct of the governmental troops and the Janjaweed-militia's 50.000 civilians were killed and 1 million were expelled, the sending of UN-Peacetroops is of the greatest importance ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday September 27, 2004 - 02:24 by pc   text 34 comments (last - sunday october 10, 2004 - 01:25)
A clampdown on Dublin's niteclubs is on the way. The move, which is set to come into effect on Wednesday, will force all niteclubs to close 1.30am. Ireland's EUR500 million nightclub industry, which employes more than 2,000 people in Dublin alone, is planning to mount a campaign to oppose it. ... read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice Saturday September 25, 2004 - 20:32 by Sean Dowling   text 6 comments (last - sunday january 09, 2005 - 00:23)
Contact Al Jazeera to try to Save Hostage ... read full story / add a comment
Earth moving equipment moves in on paralysed Traveller women
cork / rights, freedoms and repression Friday September 24, 2004 - 16:31 by David McCarthy   text 2 comments (last - friday september 24, 2004 - 21:13)   image 1 image
Resolving the Traveller accommodation crisis is a matter of urgency and one of primary concern in combating discrimination. The negative public perception of Travellers is reinforced daily by the sight of families living on roadside sites with no sanitation, water, electricity, refuse disposal, or facilities to dispose of liquid waste. The local authorities collectively are the only agents of change who can help improve the position of Travellers through co-ordinated action to address the human rights problems of Travellers by resolving their most basic need of shelter.
TVG makes the case to Cork County Council to take the appropriate actuion as part of its Traveller Accommodation Programme 2005 to 2008. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday September 23, 2004 - 16:29 by No Masters   text 2 comments (last - sunday september 26, 2004 - 01:49)
Education is not accessible to all in society. A blatant fact. I challenge anybody who thinks on the contrary to this. The reasons for this inequality are abundant. The main reasons are predominantly due to broader social and economic inequalities created and maintained by the present government. ... read full story / add a comment
UUP Recruit in UCD
national / miscellaneous Thursday September 23, 2004 - 15:07 by DUP Supporter   text 15 comments (last - sunday september 26, 2004 - 03:45)   image 1 image
It’s great to see the Ulster Unionist Party recruiting in UCD – or so I thought until I realised the Union Jack bedazzled stand was actually that of Young Fine Gael!

I guess they’re really taking Bruton’s comments about reaching out to England and re-joining the Commonwealth seriously! ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Wednesday September 22, 2004 - 01:41 by paulc   text 3 comments (last - wednesday september 22, 2004 - 17:11)
Critical Mass Cork and Dublin see events for details. A report with video and photos of last months (monthly) critical mass. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Monday September 20, 2004 - 20:37 by Randall Krucher   text 33 comments (last - wednesday october 06, 2004 - 12:43)   image 2 images
I am a committed anti-war activist and would like nothing better than to see Bush hurled from a cannon from the White House lawn.

But don't bet on it.

I'd say Kerry is Bush's dream opponent. ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Monday September 20, 2004 - 13:37 by Liberty Hall Langer’   text 19 comments (last - saturday june 25, 2005 - 20:28)
Opinion piece on the IWU ... read full story / add a comment
international / politics / elections Sunday September 19, 2004 - 23:50 by john mcdermott   text 2 comments (last - monday september 20, 2004 - 22:35)
Only people protest can stop them... ... read full story / add a comment
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