Paul Carroll
@paulcarroll15.bsky.social
Mostly Harmless. Personal views only.
Employment lawyer and ever slower runner🏃, likes: good coffee and craft beer.
🇮🇪 #SocDems #YNWA
#FreePalestine /Saoirse don Phailistín 🇵🇸
Kildare, Ireland.
Employment lawyer and ever slower runner🏃, likes: good coffee and craft beer.
🇮🇪 #SocDems #YNWA
#FreePalestine /Saoirse don Phailistín 🇵🇸
Kildare, Ireland.
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I'm not pulling any punches: "So, these are not peace talks.[..] They are a distraction that Ru uses [..] to strain the Transatlantic relationship by pitting the “peace-seeking” U.S. against “warmongering” Europe, even though the only warmonger is Putin."
www.policymagazine.ca/whatever-you...
www.policymagazine.ca/whatever-you...
Whatever You Do, Don't Call Them 'Peace Talks' - Policy Magazine
What Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are presenting to the world as peace talks are not peace talks.
www.policymagazine.ca
December 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I'm not pulling any punches: "So, these are not peace talks.[..] They are a distraction that Ru uses [..] to strain the Transatlantic relationship by pitting the “peace-seeking” U.S. against “warmongering” Europe, even though the only warmonger is Putin."
www.policymagazine.ca/whatever-you...
www.policymagazine.ca/whatever-you...
I think "fears" is putting it a bit strongly there.
Jim Gavin’s legal team requests copy of Fianna Fáil review before it is presented to politicians
Fears long-awaited review into party's calamitous presidential election will not be ready before Christmas
www.irishexaminer.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:14 PM
I think "fears" is putting it a bit strongly there.
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First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
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Yes, the artwork is amazing, but the little “extras” are such a treat! Buy Ciara’s stuff today or be very sad. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
📌 ciaraioch.com is now taking Christmas orders for prints, cards, and vouchers - each archival-quality print on heavy art paper is made in Ireland, ships internationally in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage, and comes with a FREE card and treats for every customer 🎁 #SpéirGorm
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Yes, the artwork is amazing, but the little “extras” are such a treat! Buy Ciara’s stuff today or be very sad. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
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GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
GB News now broadcasting calls to remove the ethnic minority MPs from parliament
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It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
December 2, 2025 at 1:22 PM
It's great that reporting on the double tap has spotlighted the abject criminality of this Administration.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
But don't forget: Venezuela is not waging war on America or Americans, and the men killed were not combatants.
The first strike was every bit as illegal as the second.
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Striking a boat full of unarmed civilians is murder. The first strike was murder. The followup strike was also murder.
We're not at war. It's not a "war crime". Everyone involved, including the POTUS, SecDef, the Admiral who relayed it and the person who pressed the button needs to be on trial.
We're not at war. It's not a "war crime". Everyone involved, including the POTUS, SecDef, the Admiral who relayed it and the person who pressed the button needs to be on trial.
December 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Striking a boat full of unarmed civilians is murder. The first strike was murder. The followup strike was also murder.
We're not at war. It's not a "war crime". Everyone involved, including the POTUS, SecDef, the Admiral who relayed it and the person who pressed the button needs to be on trial.
We're not at war. It's not a "war crime". Everyone involved, including the POTUS, SecDef, the Admiral who relayed it and the person who pressed the button needs to be on trial.
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First three words superfluous.
This framing of unlawful things as a mere matter of legal opinion sadly not limited to US press.
This framing of unlawful things as a mere matter of legal opinion sadly not limited to US press.
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 AM
First three words superfluous.
This framing of unlawful things as a mere matter of legal opinion sadly not limited to US press.
This framing of unlawful things as a mere matter of legal opinion sadly not limited to US press.
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"My speech from Saturday's Aberdeen Trades Union Council St Andrew's Day parade about why disabled people are key to the fight against fascism."
Speech - why disabled people fight fascism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vSA...
Speech - why disabled people fight fascism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vSA...
Speech - why disabled people fight fascism
YouTube video by Fiona Robertson
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"My speech from Saturday's Aberdeen Trades Union Council St Andrew's Day parade about why disabled people are key to the fight against fascism."
Speech - why disabled people fight fascism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vSA...
Speech - why disabled people fight fascism
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vSA...
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lot of big words when RACIST has always been right there
President Trump unleashed a xenophobic tirade against Somali immigrants on Tuesday during a publicly broadcast cabinet meeting, calling them “garbage” he does not want in the U.S. as he sought to refocus public attention on his anti-immigration rhetoric.
Trump Calls Somalis ‘Garbage’ He Doesn’t Want in the Country
The president delivered xenophobic comments during a publicly broadcast cabinet meeting.
nyti.ms
December 3, 2025 at 4:25 AM
lot of big words when RACIST has always been right there
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Every single member of ICE should be arrested prosecuted and imprisoned
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Every single member of ICE should be arrested prosecuted and imprisoned
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We need to fund science more fully so we can research methods to keep hurricanes away, and to educate people to understand that we can’t do this.
Kristi Noem: "Sir, you made it through hurricane season without a hurricane. You kept the hurricanes away. We appreciate that."
December 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We need to fund science more fully so we can research methods to keep hurricanes away, and to educate people to understand that we can’t do this.
"Go back to where they came from" .
He says the country is at a tipping point and he's sort of right. Sweet Jesus America, are you going to let this monster get away with this?
He says the country is at a tipping point and he's sort of right. Sweet Jesus America, are you going to let this monster get away with this?
Trump ends the marathon cabinet ego-stroking session with a viciously racist rant about Somalians in Minnesota and Rep. Omar
He calls them “garbage”, “we don’t want them in our country”, Somalia “Stinks”, they “contribute nothing”, and “88% of Somalians get welfare” (a lie🤥 )
He calls them “garbage”, “we don’t want them in our country”, Somalia “Stinks”, they “contribute nothing”, and “88% of Somalians get welfare” (a lie🤥 )
December 2, 2025 at 8:10 PM
"Go back to where they came from" .
He says the country is at a tipping point and he's sort of right. Sweet Jesus America, are you going to let this monster get away with this?
He says the country is at a tipping point and he's sort of right. Sweet Jesus America, are you going to let this monster get away with this?
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The fog of killing civilians outside of war.
Q: So you didn't see any survivors after that first strike?
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
HEGSETH: I did not personally see survivors. The thing was on fire. This is called the fog of war. This is what you in the press don't understand. You sit in your air conditioned offices and plant fake stories in the Washington Post
December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The fog of killing civilians outside of war.
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Every year we treat ourselves to a new decoration or two for the Christmas tree and this year’s additions are just absolutely outstanding
Tempted to not add anything else as we basically have a muppet Christmas tree
Tempted to not add anything else as we basically have a muppet Christmas tree
November 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Every year we treat ourselves to a new decoration or two for the Christmas tree and this year’s additions are just absolutely outstanding
Tempted to not add anything else as we basically have a muppet Christmas tree
Tempted to not add anything else as we basically have a muppet Christmas tree
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
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This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
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On this day, two years ago, Shane MacGowan of the Pogues died. He was 65. In his prime he was a dangerous writer of the political, punk, and the profane. Perhaps no other Irish songwriter captured the unromanticised reality of the Irish experience as well as #ShaneMacGowan #OnThisDay
November 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
On this day, two years ago, Shane MacGowan of the Pogues died. He was 65. In his prime he was a dangerous writer of the political, punk, and the profane. Perhaps no other Irish songwriter captured the unromanticised reality of the Irish experience as well as #ShaneMacGowan #OnThisDay
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Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
www.seattletimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
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I would call Pete Hegseth a war criminal, but we aren’t at war. He’s just a mass murderer.
November 28, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I would call Pete Hegseth a war criminal, but we aren’t at war. He’s just a mass murderer.
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A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
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This kind of image plays differently if you’re familiar with the history of Ireland’s school system.
November 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This kind of image plays differently if you’re familiar with the history of Ireland’s school system.
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The DC shooting is a Reichstag Fire.
Trump granted the man asylum this spring. Trump agreed with the program that brought him here in 2021. There was full vetting. Trump’s DC op is why this happened.
Now it’s being used to end all immigration from nonwhite countries. And undo the Biden presidency.
Trump granted the man asylum this spring. Trump agreed with the program that brought him here in 2021. There was full vetting. Trump’s DC op is why this happened.
Now it’s being used to end all immigration from nonwhite countries. And undo the Biden presidency.
The Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House this week underwent thorough vetting by counterterrorism authorities before entering the U.S., according to people with direct knowledge of the case.
Counterterrorism officials vetted Guard shooting suspect before he entered U.S.
Individuals with knowledge of the process that Rahmanullah Lakanwal went through contradicted senior Trump officials’ claim that he was not scrutinized.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The DC shooting is a Reichstag Fire.
Trump granted the man asylum this spring. Trump agreed with the program that brought him here in 2021. There was full vetting. Trump’s DC op is why this happened.
Now it’s being used to end all immigration from nonwhite countries. And undo the Biden presidency.
Trump granted the man asylum this spring. Trump agreed with the program that brought him here in 2021. There was full vetting. Trump’s DC op is why this happened.
Now it’s being used to end all immigration from nonwhite countries. And undo the Biden presidency.
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Hegseth is a fool and a poseur, a puppet, but he’s a real murderer.
Just because the horror was on a monitor, like a spy movie, doesn’t mean the victims didn’t die violently.
Just because the horror was on a monitor, like a spy movie, doesn’t mean the victims didn’t die violently.
November 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Hegseth is a fool and a poseur, a puppet, but he’s a real murderer.
Just because the horror was on a monitor, like a spy movie, doesn’t mean the victims didn’t die violently.
Just because the horror was on a monitor, like a spy movie, doesn’t mean the victims didn’t die violently.