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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

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offsite link Sweden Celebrates Migrant Crackdown Success as Asylum Seeker Numbers Hit 40-Year Low Tue Jan 14, 2025 19:00 | Will Jones
The number of migrants granted asylum in?Sweden?dropped to the lowest level in 40 years in 2024 after a years-long crackdown on immigration under a succession of Governments. If Sweden can do it, why can't the U.K.?
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offsite link In Latest Effort to Deny Reality, Leftist German Word Police Announce that a Standard Colloquialism ... Tue Jan 14, 2025 17:00 | Eugyppius
In the latest effort to deny reality, the Leftist German word police have announced that a standard term for ethnic German is "racist and antidemocratic". Can we no longer even acknowledge our existence, asks Eugyppius.
The post In Latest Effort to Deny Reality, Leftist German Word Police Announce that a Standard Colloquialism for Ethnic German is Racist, Exclusionary and Antidemocratic appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link 2024 Registrations Of New Electric Cars Plummet 27.5% in Germany Tue Jan 14, 2025 15:00 | Will Jones
The share of electric cars in new registrations in Germany plummeted 27.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year, as the future "remains bleak for e-mobility".
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offsite link Starmer Throws Reeves?s Future into Doubt Tue Jan 14, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
Rachel Reeves's future as Chancellor has been thrown into doubt by Keir Starmer as he twice refused to confirm she would stay on and appointed a senior Treasury official as a top adviser amid the fallout from her Budget.
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offsite link Grooming Gangs Inquiry ?Told Not to Investigate Senior Police Officers? Tue Jan 14, 2025 11:00 | Will Jones
Investigators who examined police failings in the Rotherham grooming gangs scandal were told not to investigate senior officers and no one lost their jobs, a whistleblower has said.
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international / history and heritage Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 21:21 by Mattie Lennon
Down the decades with The Link and Nuacht
ON DVD

Surprised by joy-impatient as the wind
I wished to share the transport-Oh! With whom
But thee . . .
(Wordsworth)

Patrick Kavanagh said that no one could write a comprehensive account of Irish life who ignored the Gaelic Athletic Association. Likewise, any attempt to chronicle events of the last century would be far from complete if CIE was omitted.
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international / anti-war / imperialism Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 18:50 by Antiimperialist Media
We present you some original scenes from the US Army, which invaded and occupied Iraq since today. You will see what the Occupation brought to the People and how they reacted... ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 12:21 by éirígí PRO
éirígí chairperson Brian Leeson has said the building of a publicly-owned health service on the principles of equality and world-class care is the only alternative to the cut-backs being muted by the Health Service Executive [HSE] in the Twenty-Six Counties. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / consumer issues Tuesday February 24, 2009 - 11:21 by Gillian Kane   text 1 comment (last - tuesday april 14, 2009 - 00:12)   1 attached file
AIMSI welcome the publication of the Independent Review of Maternity & Gynaecology Services in the Greater Dublin Area. In particular we welcome the recommendation for increased choice for women regarding models of care and the recognition that there is considerable evidence for the development of midwifery led units. We agree with the finding that the GDA is out of step in being able to offer a woman-centred service, providing choice and access to services .We share the belief that the GDA needs to place much more emphasis on community based maternity services, as 60% of women will experience a normal birth. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Saturday February 21, 2009 - 22:47 by Pindi
Due to false charges made against him by his father-in-law, Hasan (last name withheld for his protection) was arrested January 2006 without due process under the Patriot Act, detained by immigration (ICE), and tortured by a federal agent before being deported back to Pakistan.

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international / worker & community struggles and protests Saturday February 21, 2009 - 21:18 by Hadi Ghaemi   text 1 comment (last - sunday february 22, 2009 - 18:49)
Two Iranian women labor activists, convicted for participating in May Day celebrations, have been punished by flogging, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported today.

According to local sources, on 18 February, Sussan Razani and Shiva Kheirabadi were flogged inside the central prison in Sanandaj, capital of the Iranian Kurdistan province. Razani was flogged 70 lashes and Kheirabadi received 15 lashes.

“These inhumane and barbaric floggings demonstrate an utter disregard for the rights of Iranian citizens by a hardliner clique inside the Judiciary, who are determined to drag Iran’s human rights record to new lows,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the Campaign’s spokesperson.
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galway / miscellaneous Friday February 20, 2009 - 16:36 by Gortvibes
Gortvibes. A grass roots,voluntary co-op is looking for film makers,producers ,artists and groups to share their films with us in an effort to create a independent film library. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Friday February 20, 2009 - 16:25 by Ciaron   text 5 comments (last - wednesday march 18, 2009 - 09:14)
News comes through of the sudden death in Ithaca, New York, of friend and anti-war resister Peter De Mott. Peter was injured in a work accident dying in surgery on Thursday night. Peter's death leaves wife Ellen, four daughters and many of us in the anti-war resistance community with heavy hearts.
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national / miscellaneous Wednesday February 18, 2009 - 21:18 by Helen T   text 1 comment (last - thursday february 19, 2009 - 09:59)
There was standing room only in UCC last night as Dr David Prentice and Wesley Smith addressed a seminar on embryonic stem cell research. Although UCC academics who had supported the proposal to introduce embryonic stem cell research were asked to debate, they didn't seem up to the challenge.

More than 300 people heard from Dr David Prentice, an internationally recognized expert in stem cell research who tracks the success of adult stem cell treatments across the world. Last year the prestigious magazine Science published his work in this area. He was joined by Wesley Smith, a renowned ethicist who is a lively and much-sought after debater and commentator on many life issues. Last night, Mr Smith received sustained applause when he told a packed theatre in UCC that embarking on embryonic stem cell research would degrade the university. ... read full story / add a comment
Why raise your child a killer?
dublin / animal rights Wednesday February 18, 2009 - 16:29 by Bernie Wright   text 2 comments (last - tuesday august 04, 2009 - 23:21)   image 1 image
Another Ward Union Hunt fundraiser is on Thursday the 19th February at the Coolquay Lodge in the Ward at MAYS CROSS. County Dublin .It is the WARD UNION JUNIOR HUNT BALL.

We will demo from 7-30 outside the pub which is facing on to the N2 (next turn after WARD CROSS and just past the White House).We say to the parents of these young people ‘WHY RAISEHIM A KILLER’. WHY WOULD YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO BE AN ANIMAL ABUSER??????
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Join the demonstration on Saturday - demand a public sector strike
national / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday February 18, 2009 - 12:16 by WSM   image 1 image
As soon as possible we need a unified day of strike action across the entire public sector to demand withdrawal of this pay cut. One day of strike action is unlikely to be enough to force a change of government policy. So this needs to be followed up with an ongoing campaign of strike action. Join us for the march on Saturday at the Parnell monument from 1.30. ... read full story / add a comment
national / education Wednesday February 18, 2009 - 00:33 by FEE   text 3 comments (last - thursday february 19, 2009 - 13:11)
Free Education for Everyone (FEE), a student group fighting the reintroduction of fees and cutbacks in third level education, is calling on all secondary and third level students to join the ICTU National Demonstration this saturday to show solidarity with all workers facing pension levys, job losses and pay cuts. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Tuesday February 17, 2009 - 22:27 by Anonymous
The internet-based collective known as Anonymous will mark their one year anniversary of peaceful protests against the Church of Scientology this February with global protests spanning several weekends. Anonymous has raised global public awareness of the Church of Scientology's scams and scandals over the last twelve months. ... read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media Tuesday February 17, 2009 - 15:42 by Eanna Dowling   text 1 comment (last - monday september 20, 2010 - 17:37)
Musician and community activist Eanna Dowling has just launched his latest song. Change! Economy Voodoo is a blast of defiance in the face of the collapse of the prevaling world order. Have a listen on www.myspace.com/eannadowling ... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights Tuesday February 17, 2009 - 13:34 by ALiberation   text 1 comment (last - tuesday february 17, 2009 - 15:12)   video 3 video files
All known mink fur factory farms were investigated. Video footage of this was sent to ALiberation anonymously.

Video Footage:
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pYjR-ZG2hs
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTx9mxcMJ7Q
Part 3:
To follow ... read full story / add a comment
Under threat, pregnant greyhounds
kilkenny / animal rights Tuesday February 17, 2009 - 10:57 by Bernie Wright   text 1 comment (last - friday february 20, 2009 - 00:22)   image 1 image
The KILKENNY DOGS will be given to rescues for re-homing, they are saved.

We have just had it confirmed from Jim Ryan , Kilkenny County Council that a decision has been made via his superior Tony Walsh ,Director of services that the seized dogs will be not killed but will be given out to rescues for re-homing. Seven dogs were already returned to the travellers –THE REST ARE SAVED.
We had stressed the dogs did not deserve to die and that some of them were pregnant and that a prompt decision was vital.
We had been preparing for to demonstrate but thankfully people power and all the emails and calls have won the day.
Thank you to all who cared enough to get involved. Thank you to Kilkenny county Council for making the humane decision.
We wish the dogs a full and happy life.
I have offered help to the Council with the logistics of moving or relocating these animals. Phone me if you can be on standby if needed.
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dublin / education Monday February 16, 2009 - 10:38 by UCD FEE   text 7 comments (last - wednesday april 28, 2010 - 15:25)
With the government's decision to introduce third level fees expected within two months, the student campaign against fees, Free Education for Everyone (FEE) is stepping up its campaign across the country.

A crucial step is fighting to build genuine campaigning students' unions capable of leading a mass movement to defeat the government's threat. In UCD, FEE is standing a slate of three candidates for sabbatical office in the Students' Union as well as running a referendum committing the union to serious action against fees. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism Saturday February 14, 2009 - 12:44 by GCI-ICG
Central review in English of the Internationalist Communist Group (ICG) ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Friday February 13, 2009 - 15:41 by SIPTU   text 1 comment (last - friday february 13, 2009 - 22:41)
SIPTU is organising an Open Day for hotel workers in the ALSAA complex at Dublin airport on Wednesday, February 18th. It will be held from 1pm to 7pm and is aimed at making them more aware of their rights. ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Thursday February 12, 2009 - 16:39 by Eugene Mc Cartan   text 2 comments (last - friday february 13, 2009 - 14:18)   image 1 image
The economic and financial crisis facing our country is growing and deepening daily and exposing as never before the myths of capitalism. The Irish Government and the political establishment is overseeing the rip-off of €7,000,000,000 from the National Pension Fund to support speculative bankers and developers with its decision to bail out Anglo Irish Bank and the Bank of Ireland yesterday with public money ... read full story / add a comment
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