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 Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb
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).?
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
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
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 The Saker >>
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005
RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony
Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony
Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony
RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony
Waiting for SIPO Anthony Public Inquiry >>
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News Round-Up Mon Feb 10, 2025 01:58 | 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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Lord Sumption: ?I?m Not Optimistic About the Future of Our Democracy? Sun Feb 09, 2025 19:00 | Richard Eldred
Lord Sumption KC warns that democracy is under threat as power moves from Parliament to the courts, driven by lockdowns, a safety-first mindset and the legal entrenchment of DEI.
The post Lord Sumption: ?I?m Not Optimistic About the Future of Our Democracy? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
Tour Guides Told Not to Say ?Able-Bodied? As It ?Perpetuates Harmful Stereotypes? Sun Feb 09, 2025 17:00 | Richard Eldred
Tourism quango VisitBritain is telling its staff to ditch the term 'able-bodied' because it's deemed "harmful" and use "non-disabled" instead.
The post Tour Guides Told Not to Say ?Able-Bodied? As It ?Perpetuates Harmful Stereotypes? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
Charity Boss Cancelled for ?Islamophobia? Wins Legal Battle in Victory for Free Speech Sun Feb 09, 2025 15:00 | Richard Eldred
A Jewish charity boss who was cancelled for "Islamophobic" posts has just won a major court battle, getting his trustee ban overturned in a huge win for free speech and a major slap-down for the Charity Commission.
The post Charity Boss Cancelled for ?Islamophobia? Wins Legal Battle in Victory for Free Speech appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
Will BBC Media Action, Auntie?s International, Pro-Censorship Charity, go Bust Now That Elon Musk Ha... Sun Feb 09, 2025 13:00 | Tony Edwards
One of the woke boondoggles USAID was funding was BBC Media Action, a pro-censorship lobby group. Now that Elon Musk has turned off the tap, will it go bust? asks ex-BBC science producer Tony Edwards.
The post Will BBC Media Action, Auntie?s International, Pro-Censorship Charity, go Bust Now That Elon Musk Has Turned off the USAID Tap? appeared first on The Daily Sceptic. Lockdown Skeptics >>
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national / economics and finance Sunday September 04, 2016 - 22:55 by DDCI  1 image 1 attached file
DDCI Calls for Oireachtas Debate; Full Review of Tax Ruling Practices by the Revenue Commissioners Following Today’s EC Apple State Aid Ruling
Following today’s decision by the European Commission that Apple was granted illegal state aid, Debt and Development Coalition Ireland (DDCI) is calling for a full Oireachtas debate to take place before any decision is made to contest the ruling in the European Courts.
The details of the revenue seemingly voluntarily foregone by the Irish state are truly astonishing, with Apple paying an effective tax rate of 0.005% in 2014 and reports of 13 billion EUR foregone in the period 2003-2014. This is particularly remarkable given the austerity policies ordinary Irish citizens were facing during much of this period. ... read full story / add a comment
national / environment Sunday September 04, 2016 - 21:35 by pbp 1 image
Dalradian Gold, the Canadian based mining firm, are planning to set up a gold mine and processing plant in the beautiful Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone. Described as a potential “gold rush”, Dalradian claim their survey shows there are up to four million ounces of gold in the Sperrins. Officials claim it could produce 120,000 ounces per year for decades and tens of millions in profits. Michael Arthur reports.
However, to remove the gold, Cyanide will be pumped into the mountains. This process is extremely dangerous for the public health of people living in the area and the local ecosystem, the nearby Owenkillew River is the home of the protected Freshwater Pearl Mussel. ... read full story / add a comment
national / economics and finance Thursday September 01, 2016 - 23:45 by wp 1 image
WP says tax windfall must be used for ‘public compensation fund’ to build public housing
Apple revenue could build 72,000 houses in Ireland
The Workers’ Party has today (30th August) issued a call for the government not to appeal the European Commission’s Apple tax decision, but to establish a ‘Public Compensation Fund’ with money recouped from Apple’s unpaid tax bill. ... read full story / add a comment
national / housing Monday August 29, 2016 - 22:38 by pbp 1 image
After the launch of the Irish government’s “Rebuilding Ireland” programme, TV3’s “Tonight with Vincent Browne” on 19 July 2016 discussed the plan and the general issue of housing. One of the main points discussed was whether houses should be built by the state or by the private sector — and who could do it at lower cost. Rob W from Before Profit Cork reports. ... read full story / add a comment
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