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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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The Daily Sceptic

offsite link BBC Under Pressure to Play Christmas Song by ?Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers? Wed Dec 18, 2024 19:00 | Will Jones
The BBC is under pressure to play a Christmas number one contender?parodying Keir Starmer?s winter fuel cuts by 'Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers'.
The post BBC Under Pressure to Play Christmas Song by ‘Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers’ appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Australian Drugs Regulator Knew mRNA Vaccines Can Enter Nucleus and Integrate into Genome Despite Of... Wed Dec 18, 2024 17:07 | Rebekah Barnett
Emails released under FOI?reveal that senior staff at Australia's drugs regulator knew mRNA vaccines?can?enter the cell nucleus and integrate into the genome, despite the official line that such events are not possible.
The post Australian Drugs Regulator Knew mRNA Vaccines Can Enter Nucleus and Integrate into Genome Despite Official Denials, Emails Reveal appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Turkish Crime Boss Allowed to Remain in U.K. on Human Rights Grounds, Judges Rule Wed Dec 18, 2024 15:39 | Will Jones
A Turkish crime boss said to be one of Britain?s biggest?drug dealers?has won his human rights battle against deportation after the UN Refugee Agency intervened and judges rejected a Home Office appeal.
The post Turkish Crime Boss Allowed to Remain in U.K. on Human Rights Grounds, Judges Rule appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link The New Scientific Priesthood Wants Complete Control of What We Are Told Wed Dec 18, 2024 13:32 | Dr David McGrogan
The ambition of elites to "manage the infodemic" amounts to the establishment of a scientific priesthood that wants full control of what we are told to ensure we only come to approved conclusions, says Dr David McGrogan.
The post The New Scientific Priesthood Wants Complete Control of What We Are Told appeared first on 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.

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Ciaran in action
national / arts and media / feature Friday February 15, 2008 00:15 by SM   text 8 comments (last - tuesday september 16, 2008 15:43)   image 1 image
Ciaran Murphy is a political singer songwriter based in Belfast who wrote the bulk of his material while a "dissident republican" prisoner between 2003 - 06. Last month an English music label pulled out of an agreed distribution deal with him due to unease at the political slant of his songs and the perceived sympathies of his small fan base. He describes himself as an 'Irish separatist' with libertarian socialist principles. Here Sean Matthews of the WSM puts questions to him on music, gigging and his political outlook. Ciaran is speaking in a personal capacity.
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Friday February 15, 2008 00:15 by Paula Geraghty   text 5 comments (last - saturday february 16, 2008 19:17)   image 9 images
Bertie was asked to come out to share the love, but he was just nowhere to be seen. read full story / add a comment
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday February 14, 2008 19:14 by Paula Geraghty   text 13 comments (last - sunday february 17, 2008 18:56)   image 18 images
Shell to Sea campaigners came from Mayo and offices and work places from all over Dublin to the Dáil to protest the insanity of giving away Ireland's natural resources to the multinational Shell. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / animal rights / press release Thursday February 14, 2008 18:54 by Laura Broxson   text 1 comment (last - wednesday february 20, 2008 12:10)   image 3 images
CLOSE CHINA'S FUR FARMS! read full story / add a comment
Shell Hell
dublin / environment / event notice Thursday February 14, 2008 16:39 by Dublin Shell to Sea   image 1 image
The garage is behind Kilmainham Jail and Courthouse, opposite The Patriots Inn, and near the Royal Hospital. Buses 51B, 51C, 68, 69, and others go there from the city centre. read full story / add a comment
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national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday February 14, 2008 16:01 by Join Sinn Féin   text 9 comments (last - monday february 18, 2008 21:20)   image 1 image
One of Ireland’s youngest councillor’s Johnny McGibbon has today signalled the beginning of a major recruitment drive for Sinn Féin.

In keeping with the Valentine’s Day spirit, the 21 year old elected activist is urging a simple message, ‘If you love Ireland, Join Sinn Féin.’

His words came as Ógra Shinn Féin activists distributed thousands of ‘I ♥ Ireland’ stickers across Ireland today.

The recruitment drive will also include the distribution of tens of thousands of leaflets, special public talks aimed at gaining new members and the launch of a new recruitment video.
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Amnesty International activists handing out roses
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday February 14, 2008 15:33 by Amnesty 1   image 5 images
Amnesty International Irish Section activists distributed Valentine’s roses to Dubliners at O’Connell Bridge today in solidarity with human rights campaigners in Zimbabwe. It follows incidents in Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, yesterday where police attacked members of Women of Zimbabwe Arise (WOZA) who were taking part in their annual Valentine’s protest where roses are handed out to the general public and the police. read full story / add a comment
Connolly Festival 2008
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday February 14, 2008 11:47 by Labour Youth   image 1 image
7 pm Liberty Hall Friday 22nd February

Will a Democrat in the White House bring peace?

- Kate Fitzgerald Chair of Democrats Abroad Ireland
- Mary Van Lieshout US Citizens Against the War
- Ruairi Quinn T.D. Labour
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The Cultural Revolution
antrim / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday February 14, 2008 01:51 by Ciarán   image 1 image
Join the debate on the future of our national tongue on Thursday 21st February at 7.00pm in the Roddy McCorley Club, Glen Road, Belfast. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday February 14, 2008 00:52 by RampARts   text 2 comments (last - tuesday february 26, 2008 14:52)   image 1 image
...if you know anyone interested who's London based let them know!

8 pm Thursday Februaury 28th,.

RampARTs social centre
15 Rampart Street
London E1
Nearby Buses: 5, 115, 25, 205, 106
Tube: Whitechapel, Shadwell + DLR

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mayo / environment / news report Wednesday February 13, 2008 16:54 by A   text 8 comments (last - monday february 18, 2008 13:25)   image 6 images
12.2.08 Local people block Shell from illegal work in a SAC at Glengad, Erris for 4 hours until Gardai force through workers, injuring protesters. read full story / add a comment
Australia apologises to "her" Aborigines
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday February 13, 2008 15:17 by Ned Kelly   text 2 comments (last - sunday february 17, 2008 20:55)   image 3 images
Fulfilling a promise previous to his election, Australian Prime Minister Rudd has today made a speech which apologises for the treatment of indiginous Australians or "aborigines".

"......These are uncomfortable things to be brought out into the light. They are not pleasant. They are profoundly disturbing........."
"......Whatever words I speak today, I cannot undo that........"

Below the full text is reproduced which merits reading by anyone who wishes to reflect on the crimes of the "white man", imperialism, colonialism, apartheid, ethnic & genetic cleansing, clerical colaboration with same & so on. read full story / add a comment
shell hell!
dublin / environment / event notice Wednesday February 13, 2008 12:19 by krossie   text 3 comments (last - thursday february 21, 2008 12:53)   image 2 images
Shell to sea benefit with an enormous selection of musical styles - flyer and more info plus more bands to follow read full story / add a comment
Louise O'Reilly (SIPTU) * Conor McLiam * (Des Derwin President DCTU) * Janette Byrne  (Patients Together) * Liam Doran (Gen. Sec. INO) * Dr. Christine O'Malley  (Former Pres. IMO) * Kevin Callinan ( Nat. Sec. IMPACT)
national / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday February 13, 2008 01:17 by Michael Gallagher   text 14 comments (last - thursday february 14, 2008 11:59)   image 15 images   1 attached file
The main hall was packed with a diverse audience of young and not so young, including a section of the media. read full story / add a comment
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national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday February 12, 2008 20:27 by Saoirse   text 1 comment (last - tuesday february 12, 2008 20:29)   image 1 image
The shameful record of medical neglect to Irish Republican political
prisoners continues at Ireland's Portlaoise Prison!!

Aidan Hulme, long in grave pain from a poorly treated injury sustained
before he was first interned in a British prison over 6 years ago; must
have immediate and specialist care for his worsening physical condition.
Send an email and letter today to the addresses below to let the Irish
Government know you will not tolerate this barbarian treatment of an
Irish citizen in an Irish jail! read full story / add a comment
Shell to Hell!Reclaim the resources!
dublin / environment / event notice Tuesday February 12, 2008 18:23 by Dublin Shell to Sea   image 1 image
Weekly meeting of the Dublin SHell to Sea group,
All welcome! read full story / add a comment
End the Shell Hell!Reclaim the resources!
dublin / environment / event notice Tuesday February 12, 2008 18:15 by Dublin Shell to Sea   image 1 image
Weekly meeting of the Dublin Shell to Sea group.
All welcome read full story / add a comment
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international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday February 12, 2008 16:42 by Jo ta ke!   text 2 comments (last - wednesday february 13, 2008 18:03)   image 1 image
The youth wing of Sinn Féin has produced a short film of a recent mobilisation to the Basque Country. A short preview of the film has been uploaded to YouTube.

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Broadhaven SPA-threatened by Shell
mayo / environment / news report Tuesday February 12, 2008 16:18 by matilda   text 7 comments (last - friday february 15, 2008 21:55)   image 2 images
Survey work stopped, more trucks blocked...community continues to protect the land read full story / add a comment
Will this get them wondering?
limerick / sci-tech / other press Tuesday February 12, 2008 15:29 by anonymags   image 1 image
School children are participating in Week of Wonder throughout Limerick during half term break to discover the 'benefits' of engineering. This sign with a few added photos was found at Limerick School of Art and Design. read full story / add a comment
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