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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

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Human Rights in Ireland
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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link Heat Pumps May Never be Cheaper than Gas Boilers, Miliband Admits Thu Jan 16, 2025 09:00 | Will Jones
Heat pumps may never be cheaper than gas boilers, Ed Miliband has admitted as Labour sneaks a new boiler tax through Parliament that will push up prices.
The post Heat Pumps May Never be Cheaper than Gas Boilers, Miliband Admits appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Net Zero vs AI: Starmer Hasn?t Worked Out That The U.K. Can?t Be a ?Superpower? in Both Climate and ... Thu Jan 16, 2025 07:00 | Ben Pile
Keir Starmer wants Britain to be both an "AI superpower" and a "clean energy superpower". He can't have it both ways, says Ben Pile. AI is hugely energy intensive and inconsistent with the path Net Zero is leading us down.
The post Net Zero vs AI: Starmer Hasn’t Worked Out That The U.K. Can’t Be a ‘Superpower’ in Both Climate and Computing appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link News Round-Up Thu Jan 16, 2025 00:50 | Richard Eldred
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 Labour U-Turns Over University Free Speech as it Brings Back Tory Law ? But Removes its ?Teeth? Wed Jan 15, 2025 19:30 | Will Jones
Labour has U-turned over university free speech as it brings back a Tory law clamping down on 'woke' cancel culture ? but removes its "teeth" by dropping the ability of academics to sue their institutions.
The post Labour U-Turns Over University Free Speech as it Brings Back Tory Law ? But Removes its “Teeth” appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Israel and Hamas Agree Ceasefire Deal, Trump Confirms Wed Jan 15, 2025 18:09 | Will Jones
Donald Trump has confirmed that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement to end the war and release the hostages, saying he will continue promoting "peace through strength" throughout the region.
The post Israel and Hamas Agree Ceasefire Deal, Trump Confirms appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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international / arts and media Saturday December 11, 2004 - 21:48 by supporto
..a project to put together signs, traces and memory of the G8-Summit in Genoa. A space to recover and to enhance what was produced during and after July 2001. An excuse to tell what we saw, thought and felt. Because memory is a collective gear ... read full story / add a comment
clare / miscellaneous Friday December 10, 2004 - 21:51 by An Púca   text 30 comments (last - tuesday february 01, 2005 - 11:36)   image 1 image
My thoughts on how a S.F./D.U.P. government will work.(Or not.) ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Friday December 10, 2004 - 20:47 by Michelle Clarke   text 8 comments (last - wednesday january 19, 2005 - 22:45)
Peace is essential. Diversity exists but it is up to each person to work at making Unity the goal.
Let's look to colonial powers like Zimbabwe who appear to have fallen by the wayside. Let us take regard for the need of a Peace Protype/Model that can give inspiration to other countries torn by war.
Let us take account of Narcissism and those who act the part of Boss as distinct from Leadership.

Leadership is about inspiration. Leadership envelopes philosophy, psychology and a level of Truth. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday December 10, 2004 - 11:43 by Simon Willace   text 14 comments (last - tuesday december 14, 2004 - 13:03)
This war is about oil and where would we be without it, the Arabs would go back to herding goats but what would we do? ... read full story / add a comment
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antrim / anti-war / imperialism Friday December 10, 2004 - 02:29 by darren (words) jawad (pics)   text 6 comments (last - monday april 25, 2005 - 17:00)   image 11 images
Belfast Food Not Bombs Celebrated the first anniversary of our regular soup kitchen on Botanic Avenue earlier tonight. A large crew turned out to serve up a tasty chickpea & potato curry some warming chai & a celebratory chocolate cake to the (un)suspecting Belfast public. ... read full story / add a comment
Sean Crudden pictured at the pier in Omeath with Warrenpoint in the background.
national / health / disability issues Wednesday December 08, 2004 - 20:11 by Sean Crudden   text 2 comments (last - wednesday september 14, 2005 - 13:22)   image 1 image
Disability in general covers the broad spectrums of sensory, physical, learning and mental/emotional disability. Meeting the special educational needs of children (and adults) with a disability poses a searching challenge to educators in this country. Meeting that challenge may carry many rewards for everyone involved in the educational and training spheres. ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Wednesday December 08, 2004 - 18:13 by Michael Hennigan   text 2 comments (last - thursday december 09, 2004 - 17:08)
In November, significant Revenue data on tax reliefs was issued in response to Dáil Questions from Deputies Joan Burton, Richard Bruton and Paul McGrath.

Last week, as if it was all a revelation to him, the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said that 'the game is up' for those who have paid little or no tax through availing of the many reliefs/schemes, which are undermining the taxation system. On Friday last, Mary Harney jumped on the bandwagon and said that individuals who earn more than €200,000 should pay a minimum of 20% in income tax. ... read full story / add a comment
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antrim / miscellaneous Wednesday December 08, 2004 - 01:07 by darren   text 2 comments (last - friday december 10, 2004 - 16:13)   image 1 image
The Seomra Spraoi event in Dublin at the weekend was great. There were really lots of people talking (& itching to get started) on Irish/Dublin spaces…
Thinking about it on the train I wrote this article… ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / consumer issues Tuesday December 07, 2004 - 15:07 by Commuter NOT Customer   text 11 comments (last - monday january 24, 2005 - 22:15)
As a regular commuter from Celbridge it has become apparent that the level of service has gradually deteriorated over the past month. After a series of 1 hour waits at the bus stop I phoned the controller for the 67 route this morning. He informed me that the service is getting progressively worse but there is nothing that can be done about it. Previously when a bus was running so late as to miss its departure time, another bus was sent from the garage to cover it. This is no longer possible, as an application has to be made to the Department of Transport, because running extra buses can be construed as anti-competition. Effectively then, any attempt by Dublin Bus to stick to its timetable is deemed as unfair to private operators! A similar thing happened on No Car Day, when Dublin Bus tried to lay on extra buses.
Can it be merely coincidence that this downgrading of the 67 coincides with plans by Mortons (Circle Line) to introduce a "full" service from Celbridge in the New year? ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday December 07, 2004 - 12:10 by righteous pragmatist   text 22 comments (last - tuesday december 14, 2004 - 11:35)
The figures simply do not add up for an war for oil. ... read full story / add a comment
national / bin tax / household tax / water tax Saturday December 04, 2004 - 21:42 by John McDermott   text 6 comments (last - sunday december 12, 2004 - 11:27)
Brian Cowan stated that his presentation was the result of "an overwhelming feeling of generosity" which overcame him during the drafting of the first "no extra taxes on anything"budget in the history of the Soldiers of Destiny.St Bertie gave it his blessing,and so it came to pass.... ... read full story / add a comment
antrim / miscellaneous Saturday December 04, 2004 - 00:27 by janice battersby school of charm   text 2 comments (last - monday may 30, 2005 - 00:33)
If we look at capitalist pysch ops/military intelligence martial artists attempts at manifesting and directing bad chi at goats, to stop their hearts etc, theres no doubt these men, may have been highly skilled trained martial artist experts, but alas the consequence of directing and using bad chi, or directing chi with bad intentions, or a selfish greedy capitalist heart is you end up a sad miserable old git who looks like Pat mustard, with the personality, charm, sideboards and moustachio of a sadistic grubby paedophile loser. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday December 01, 2004 - 22:57 by Sean   text 1 comment (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 - 23:14)
Current situation in Iraq and its future
A talk delivered by Sean (Organise!)
QUB Belfast, 30.11.04
... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday December 01, 2004 - 18:53 by Imam Luqman A. Ahmad   text 2 comments (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 - 21:07)
Since the tragedy of September 11, Muslims in America have been expressing their patriotism more often than in the past. Virtually every Muslim organization and community has touted its American-ness. And rightfully so; we are Americans. Some of us were born here, and others are naturalized citizens. Many who are not yet American citizens certainly aspire to be. ... read full story / add a comment
international / eu Wednesday December 01, 2004 - 18:17 by Deirdre DeBurca   text 2 comments (last - thursday december 02, 2004 - 18:19)
dublin / eu Tuesday November 30, 2004 - 18:53 by Jonah   text 5 comments (last - monday december 13, 2004 - 18:33)
PANA Conference this weekend must be more than a talking shop, but the beginning of organisation for the EU Constitution referendum. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Monday November 29, 2004 - 13:43 by Karen   text 45 comments (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 - 10:02)   image 1 image
What's the plan if the Council collapses? ... read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues Monday November 29, 2004 - 11:53 by Ross Getman
New York State government is widely known to be dysfunctional. State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer seems determined to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. If principles of good government are followed, many positive things -- such as good nutrition in our schools -- will follow. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Sunday November 28, 2004 - 05:35 by cmi-santiago idnymedia de chile ((i))   text 10 comments (last - monday november 29, 2004 - 19:43)
For a Real Independent Journalism: criticism to the Indymedia Network. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax Friday November 26, 2004 - 03:47 by Ivan Yates boy   text 9 comments (last - tuesday november 30, 2004 - 11:08)
1/2 deferred for a week or more
3/1 passed with amendment that removes bin tax - (5/1 amendment is govt rates, 10/1 hotel room tax, 15/1 others)
4/1 passed with only Independents and SF against
4/1 passed: Ind, SF, some labour against (1/2 on Labour use of abstentions)
4/1 passed: Ind, some labour, some SF against (1/7 on SF use of abstentions)
10/1 defeated - labour, sf, ind against
5/1 defeated - labour, ind, SF and some FF / FG against
50/1 defeated - FF solid against
100/1 defeated - some FG against and FF solid against ... read full story / add a comment
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