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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
Promoting Human Rights in Ireland

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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link China Cancels Christmas in Hong Kong ? Leaving Churches Fearing for Their Future Wed Dec 18, 2024 11:22 | John MacNab
China has cancelled Christmas in Hong Kong this year. Officials have ordered that the usual celebrations be 'toned down'. It's part of a creeping intolerance that leaves churches fearing for the future, says John MacNab.
The post China Cancels Christmas in Hong Kong ? Leaving Churches Fearing for Their Future appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Brits Could Face Up to ?20 a Year Extra on Energy Bills to Fund ?Carbon Capture? Technology Wed Dec 18, 2024 09:00 | Will Jones
Brits could face an extra ?20 a year on energy bills to fund unproven carbon capture technology as the Government proposes to spend ?21.7 billion on projects to capture the gas from the air and store it underground.
The post Brits Could Face Up to ?20 a Year Extra on Energy Bills to Fund ‘Carbon Capture’ Technology appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The Curious Links of Led by Donkeys Wed Dec 18, 2024 07:00 | Charlotte Gill
Led by Donkeys, the group behind anti-Brexit and assorted other Left-wing stunts, was set up by four Greenpeace activists who have a lot of curious links to the Blob, says Charlotte Gill.
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offsite link News Round-Up Wed Dec 18, 2024 00:46 | 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 Musk Backs Reform After Meeting Farage at Trump?s Home Tue Dec 17, 2024 19:30 | Will Jones
Elon Musk has backed?Reform U.K.?after meeting Nigel Farage at Donald Trump?s home in Florida, tweeting his agreement that "Britain needs Reform".
The post Musk Backs Reform After Meeting Farage at Trump’s Home appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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Rich Get Rich - Poor Get Poorer
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Monday January 22, 2007 23:03 by Cian P   text 2 comments (last - tuesday january 23, 2007 14:46)   image 1 image
“A rising tide lifts all boats” – and drowns those of us who can’t afford one! That seems to be the finding of a number of recent reports on poverty and inequality, as the world becomes more unequal than ever. read full story / add a comment
A display board of Socialist Youth
international / anti-capitalism / news report Monday January 22, 2007 22:48 by Limerick Socialist Youth   text 17 comments (last - saturday may 10, 2014 13:29)   image 6 images   1 attached file
Penneys/Primark, Tesco and ASDA profit from super exploitation:

x 5p an hour - the wages of workers in Bangladesh making their clothes
x 80 hours a week - their average work hours
x Sacked if they organise in trade unions to fight for their rights
x Bullied by management to remain silent when they are audited by inspectors
x LOCKED IN - Emergency exits are often locked by managment putting the health and of these workers at risk

Profits of these companies in 2005:
x Primark/Penneys: €227.5 million
x Tescos: €3.3 billion read full story / add a comment
Jim Barbour South Belfast Socialist Party Candidate
antrim / politics / elections / news report Monday January 22, 2007 22:29 by .................   image 2 images
The Socialist party has selected candidates for South and East Belfast read full story / add a comment
Poster for the Meeting
limerick / anti-capitalism / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 22:27 by Limerick Socialist Youth   image 3 images
This Friday (Jan 26th) at 4pm there will be a relaxed public meeting discussing “Che Guevara and the Struggle for Socialism in Latin America Today” in the comfortable atmosphere of Java’s café on Catherine St. read full story / add a comment
Assembled delegates
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 19:49 by Dialectical   text 5 comments (last - tuesday january 23, 2007 09:18)   image 1 image
Ógra Shinn Féin National Congress held an extraordinary meeting this weekend to discuss the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle initiative on policing.

The Congress passed a motion setting out a revolutionary new model of policing with radical changes in structure and practice and called on all Ógra members to vote against the Ard Chomhairle motion at the Extraordinary Ard Fheis next Sunday.

The Congress also urged republicans to remain united and said that they will respect whatever decision is taken by the party's Ard Fheis next weekend.

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dublin / arts and media / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 17:09 by Revolt Video   image 2 images
Wednesday 24TH of Janruary

Doors 7:30pm
Starts 8pm Sharp
Waged 5 euros/Unwaged 3 euros

Location:
Seomra Spraoi - No 6 Lower Ormond Quay is on the north side quays,
between capel street and swift's row.

The entrance is a big blue metal door next to Snap Printing. Ring top buzzer

5 euros waged 3 euros unwaged read full story / add a comment
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dublin / gender and sexuality / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 16:38 by Jane   text 4 comments (last - tuesday january 23, 2007 18:45)   image 1 image
The meeting will take place at 3pm on Saturday 27th January in the Central Hotel, Exchequer St.

"Pro-Choice Campaigning" is intended to be a working meeting as opposed to one involving speakers and questions. There will be a series of workshops designed to produce realistic and practical ideas about how we can advance the pro choice campaign in Ireland today.
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Rodriguez with Chairle Sheen
cork / crime and justice / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 15:41 by Morgan Stack   image 1 image
Scholars for 9/11 Truth Ireland are pleased to announce:

www.911truth.ie
www.scholarsfor911truth.ie

“AN EVENING WITH WILLIAM ‘The Keymaster’ RODRIGUEZ & former MI5 agents DAVID SHAYLER AND ANNIE MACHON.”

in CORK on Tuesday 27th February 2007
and DUBLIN on Wed 28th February 2007.

Venues to be announced. We are currently accepting media bookings for both dates.

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Rodriguez with George Bush
dublin / crime and justice / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 15:20 by Morgan Stack   image 1 image
Scholars for 9/11 Truth Ireland are pleased to announce:

“AN EVENING WITH WILLIAM ‘The Keymaster’ RODRIGUEZ & former MI5 agents DAVID SHAYLER AND ANNIE MACHON.”

in CORK on Tuesday 27th February 2007
and DUBLIN on Wed 28th February 2007.

Venues to be announced. We are currently accepting media bookings for both dates.

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Gardai plough into crowd to assault and intimidate
mayo / miscellaneous / news report Monday January 22, 2007 13:38 by Aron   text 15 comments (last - tuesday january 23, 2007 20:42)   image 22 images
Report from friday 19th Jan of the ongoing protests at Ballinaboy, Mayo. Usual Garda violence etc, as well as reports of ongoing Mayo Shell to Sea campaign work. read full story / add a comment
dublin / environment / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 13:08 by Eve   text 41 comments (last - wednesday february 21, 2007 20:01)   image 2 images
A Shell to Sea rally will be held in Dublin on the 24th Feb. details to come... read full story / add a comment
mayo / environment / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 13:06 by Eve   text 3 comments (last - wednesday february 07, 2007 22:51)   image 2 images
A day of support is being held on the 16th February at Bellanaboy. The aim of the day is for people from around the country to show their support and solidarity with the community of Erris in their struggle against Shell.
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 11:21 by Justin Morahan   text 1 comment (last - monday january 22, 2007 12:42)   image 5 images
There was an international protest concerning Guantanamo Bay on Jan 11th, prompted by the catholic Workers in the US and Amnesty International among others. In Dublin we were in solidarity. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 11:12 by Squirrel   text 7 comments (last - monday january 29, 2007 10:52)   image 2 images
The Boycott Killer Coke Campaign will be having a social and fundraiser on Saturday January 27th starting from 8pm in Seomra Spraoi Dublin.
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Galtymore - 919 metres (3,015ft)
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Monday January 22, 2007 10:29 by John Jefferies   text 2 comments (last - monday january 22, 2007 10:55)   image 3 images
Two dozen members of the Free the Old Head of Kinsale campaign yesterday (20th Jan 07) braved waist-deep snow drifts to climb Ireland's third highest mountain Galtymore to raise funds for a forthcoming court challenge. read full story / add a comment
galway / miscellaneous / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 10:13 by GwayHeadz   text 3 comments (last - wednesday january 31, 2007 11:53)   image 1 image
Report from Lebanon By Caoimhe Butterly in Dublin 20-1-2007

Report-back on her months in Lebanon

Caoimhe Butterly, who has spent the past five months in Lebanon and who
experienced the results of Israel's onslaught last year, will be back
in Ireland briefly at the end of January. During her visit, she will
speak on her experiences in Lebanon (in both Beirut and the South)
and will be highlighting projects that she is currently involved
with (including a film project about life in the wake of the
Israeli bombardment and invasion). read full story / add a comment
Must they shit in wee plastic bags?
national / environment / opinion/analysis Monday January 22, 2007 10:04 by Camilla   text 5 comments (last - tuesday january 23, 2007 10:51)   image 2 images
There are big fines for 'dog mess', the councils have inserted bins
at strategic points along the highways, by-ways and parklands
of this fair city.

The Middle Class wear their dogs as accessories, and carry with
them little plastic bags full of shite as they walk in their globalised
leisure gear. read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Monday January 22, 2007 09:35 by Internationale   text 1 comment (last - friday february 02, 2007 19:22)   image 1 image
In an unprecedented move Ógra Shinn Féin and the Wolfe Tone society will team up to host a republican weekend of events in London .

The weekend will take place on 2nd – 4th February and will include public talks, tours and social events. There will be a delegation from Ógra Shinn Féin over for the duration of the weekend. However the weekend is not exclusively for members of Ógra Shinn Féin and will be open to members of the public in England who have an interest in Irish affairs.
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During the criminal trial of the Ploughshares, Brian manned the solidarity front line
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Monday January 22, 2007 03:24 by TD   text 3 comments (last - sunday april 29, 2007 01:21)   image 10 images
At 7pm, 10th February (repeated on 13 Feb) Channel 4 will host its 9th annual Political Awards, "in association with the Hansard Society, before an invited audience of Members of Parliament, Peers and journalists" for the 'Most Inspiring Political Figure of the Year' . Brian Haw is one of the nominees and indymedia readers are requested to vote for him at : politicalawards@channel4.com

Voting closes 2nd February. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / crime and justice / news report Monday January 22, 2007 01:55 by Bertie Watcher   text 6 comments (last - saturday march 31, 2007 22:37)   image 4 images
Mr Peter Preston, who last year spent some months on hunger strike at the gates of the Leinster House in Dublin, has resumed his protest, this time by picketing at the constituency headquarters of Bertie Ahern, St.Luke's in Drumcondra. read full story / add a comment
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