Tuffy
@smtuffy.bsky.social
I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too.
https://www.tuffyinspringfield.com
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Ireland can’t receive messages from other country’s security services because it doesn’t have secure communications.
Must read FT piece today on neutral Ireland, the soft underbelly of European defence
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Ireland can’t receive messages from other country’s security services because it doesn’t have secure communications.
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Must read FT piece today on neutral Ireland, the soft underbelly of European defence
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Must read FT piece today on neutral Ireland, the soft underbelly of European defence
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
By @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social
We’re never building this thing
Dublin’s Metrolink to face legal challenge from Ranelagh residents
Dublin’s Metrolink to face legal challenge from Ranelagh residents
Judicial review could delay planned 18.8km line running from Swords to Dublin Airport and through city centre
www.irishtimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We’re never building this thing
I’m not a political scientist but Labour’s decision to cut the electorate hundreds of times with small tax increases doesn’t seem like a great strategy, especially since it basically guarantees the electorate will be exhausted and pissed off when the inevitable income tax rise comes.
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I’m not a political scientist but Labour’s decision to cut the electorate hundreds of times with small tax increases doesn’t seem like a great strategy, especially since it basically guarantees the electorate will be exhausted and pissed off when the inevitable income tax rise comes.
These fucking people www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
MetroLink facing legal challenge from Ranelagh residents
A group of residents from Ranelagh in south Dublin have begun a legal challenge against the planned MetroLink rail line for the capital.
www.rte.ie
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
These fucking people www.rte.ie/news/2025/11...
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The funny thing about the US worship of its military is, with the one notable exception, that it’s pretty terrible at the business of war
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The funny thing about the US worship of its military is, with the one notable exception, that it’s pretty terrible at the business of war
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Media really should stop writing ”secret” when it’s advertised in the FT
US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi on.ft.com/4ocjUGh
US holds secret Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Army secretary Dan Driscoll meets delegations from Kyiv and Moscow in push for deal to end Kremlin’s invasion
on.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Media really should stop writing ”secret” when it’s advertised in the FT
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You’re not gonna believe what this conversation is about
November 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
You’re not gonna believe what this conversation is about
Nature is healing
The stars are lighting up again. 🔗 on.wsj.com/3Xf8uXi
With more actors, pop stars and other celebrities spotted unapologetically smoking, the cultural taboo against it shows signs of ebbing. That worries antismoking advocates.
With more actors, pop stars and other celebrities spotted unapologetically smoking, the cultural taboo against it shows signs of ebbing. That worries antismoking advocates.
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Nature is healing
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Anyone describing the GFC policy response as “bailing out a bubble” is going to turn me into the joker
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Anyone describing the GFC policy response as “bailing out a bubble” is going to turn me into the joker
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
dOGE Did NOthInG
NEW: The U.S. government will shed about 317,000 employees this year, Trump HR director Scott Kupor said in a statement.
It hired 68,000 workers in 2025, he said.
(We previously reported these figures were lower.)
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
It hired 68,000 workers in 2025, he said.
(We previously reported these figures were lower.)
www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
dOGE Did NOthInG
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It’s kind of funny that if that Kennedy jabroni had just been patient and not jumped the gun in 20, he’d be in mid coronation right now
UNH poll | 11/13-11/17 LV
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Ed Markey 34% (incumbent)
Seth Moulton 25%
Alex Rikleen 2%
Write in someone else 3%
Don’t know/undecided 35%
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Ed Markey 34% (incumbent)
Seth Moulton 25%
Alex Rikleen 2%
Write in someone else 3%
Don’t know/undecided 35%
scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcont...
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
It’s kind of funny that if that Kennedy jabroni had just been patient and not jumped the gun in 20, he’d be in mid coronation right now
Again, DOGE is only a failure if you actually believe it’s goal was cost reduction.
DOGE is one of the greatest failures of the Trump administration. The next Democratic administration should pick up that issue and actually work to cut government waste, fraud, and abuse. I’d suggest starting by taking a look at Elon Musk’s government contracts.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Again, DOGE is only a failure if you actually believe it’s goal was cost reduction.
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Calling it now: this device will never be released www.theverge.com/news/827607/...
Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype
What does a ChatGPT gadget look like?
www.theverge.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Calling it now: this device will never be released www.theverge.com/news/827607/...
I see America remains in the cool zone
Dept of war: ‘OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review of these
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I see America remains in the cool zone
No
Over many interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told Michael Scherer about how he plans to remake America’s public-health system. Can he lead the scientific establishment he’s spent much of his life crusading against?
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
Read more in our new cover story: theatln.tc/q9hXxlbM
November 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
No
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no one has ever gone broke betting on investors' short memories but this seems excessive
this has an odor
BLUE OWLS MULLS REVIVING PRIVATE CREDIT FUNDS MERGER: REUTERS
BLUE OWLS MULLS REVIVING PRIVATE CREDIT FUNDS MERGER: REUTERS
November 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
no one has ever gone broke betting on investors' short memories but this seems excessive
One annoying thing about eggs not being refrigerated in Ireland is that there’s zero consistency where they are displayed in grocery stores.
November 24, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One annoying thing about eggs not being refrigerated in Ireland is that there’s zero consistency where they are displayed in grocery stores.
This is true, the most obvious one being Tommy O’Brien’s high tackle. Where the mitigating factor appears to have been that gave himself a concussion doing it
November 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This is true, the most obvious one being Tommy O’Brien’s high tackle. Where the mitigating factor appears to have been that gave himself a concussion doing it
For all the obvious reasons?
Why South Africa defeat confirms fears Ireland are drifting further from their spot among the elites @beltel.bsky.social #Rugby #SouthAfricaRugby #IrelandRugby
Why South Africa defeat confirms fears Ireland are drifting further from their spot among the elites
This was the stuff of complete craziness; a game marred by the card-fest and one where, somehow, South Africa won by a mere 11 points amid all the chaos meted out on their opponents.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
For all the obvious reasons?