Tom Dowling 🇮🇪
@tomtdowling.bsky.social
TV, Film and Arts wrangler. "The greatest danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving your mark". Michelangelo
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Trump hates Europe’s democracies because they have universal health care, a strong social welfare system and heavy unionization.
He prefers MBS’s Saudi Arabia, where one trillionaire family runs a brutal dictatorship.
What a betrayal of American values!
He prefers MBS’s Saudi Arabia, where one trillionaire family runs a brutal dictatorship.
What a betrayal of American values!
December 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Trump hates Europe’s democracies because they have universal health care, a strong social welfare system and heavy unionization.
He prefers MBS’s Saudi Arabia, where one trillionaire family runs a brutal dictatorship.
What a betrayal of American values!
He prefers MBS’s Saudi Arabia, where one trillionaire family runs a brutal dictatorship.
What a betrayal of American values!
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Peace talks between the US and Ukraine have stumbled over one main issue: how to force Ukraine to give up what the Kremlin has failed to seize during the war — the entirety of the Donbas region.
What the US wants from Ukraine: Leave Donbas, one way or another
Kyiv keeps insisting war should be frozen along current lines.
www.politico.eu
December 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Peace talks between the US and Ukraine have stumbled over one main issue: how to force Ukraine to give up what the Kremlin has failed to seize during the war — the entirety of the Donbas region.
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Allies must act as allies.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
December 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Allies must act as allies.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
We must respect each other's sovereignty.
Europeans do not share the same vision as the Americans on various issues. This is natural. What we cannot accept is the threat of interference in Europe’s democratic life.
The Ranelagh 19 a group of very privileged people would like to redesign the Dublins Metro because Irish planning laws are flawed
While the 99% of people who want the Metro opinion doesn't count.
While the 99% of people who want the Metro opinion doesn't count.
Permission granted for MetroLink judicial review in advance of proposed mediation
Group of 19 Ranelagh residents are challenging grant of permission for 18.8km rail line
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Ranelagh 19 a group of very privileged people would like to redesign the Dublins Metro because Irish planning laws are flawed
While the 99% of people who want the Metro opinion doesn't count.
While the 99% of people who want the Metro opinion doesn't count.
What a win!
Walshe 🇮🇪 wins sensational gold at European Championship.
Walshe 🇮🇪 wins sensational gold at European Championship.
Walshe wins sensational gold at European Championships
Ireland's Ellen Walshe has won a sensational 200m butterfly gold at the European Short Course Championships in Lublin, Poland.
www.rte.ie
December 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
What a win!
Walshe 🇮🇪 wins sensational gold at European Championship.
Walshe 🇮🇪 wins sensational gold at European Championship.
The only winners from this merger will be shareholders who are already stupidly rich.
Creativity will be dumbed down even more.
Creativity will be dumbed down even more.
Hollywood Labor Comes Out Swinging Against Warner Bros.-Netflix Deal: “This Merger Must Be Blocked”
The most severe in its criticism was the Writers Guild of America, so far.
share.google
December 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The only winners from this merger will be shareholders who are already stupidly rich.
Creativity will be dumbed down even more.
Creativity will be dumbed down even more.
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Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
The war against Ukraine has hit ordinary Russians hard, and the deteriorating situation is likely to inflame tensions, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Putin should have accepted Trump’s deal. Now Russia’s collapsing economy could lead to his downfall | Simon Tisdall
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Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 57% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 72% at 13:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 15% of demand was met by imports.
December 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Renewable generation and discharging storage equalled 57% of yesterday's electricity demand, with a peak of 72% at 13:45. Fossil fuel generation (mostly gas) equalled 29% of demand. 0% of generation was exported, 15% of demand was met by imports.
Courageous people, the US needs more of them.
This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
Community action works.
Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...
December 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Courageous people, the US needs more of them.
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Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission should continue to enforce its digital rules with an iron fist despite the outcry from U.S. officials and big tech moguls, co-chair of the Greens in the European Parliament Bas Eickhout told POLITICO.
Keep hitting US Big Tech with fines, Europe’s Greens tell von der Leyen
EU Greens chief tells POLITICO Brussels “should pick on this battle and stand strong” in the face of U.S. backlash.
www.politico.eu
December 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission should continue to enforce its digital rules with an iron fist despite the outcry from U.S. officials and big tech moguls, co-chair of the Greens in the European Parliament Bas Eickhout told POLITICO.
European leaders are deeply concerned by US efforts to cut a deal that was drafted with Russia.
However EU support for Ukriane is critical in achieving a just and lasting peace. Stand up for democracy. 🇪🇺
However EU support for Ukriane is critical in achieving a just and lasting peace. Stand up for democracy. 🇪🇺
Europe Faces Most Difficult Moment in Bid to Avoid Split With US
The message couldn’t have been clearer. In a 33-page National Security Strategy signed by President Donald Trump, the White House said Europe risked being wiped away unless it changed its culture and ...
www.bloomberg.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
European leaders are deeply concerned by US efforts to cut a deal that was drafted with Russia.
However EU support for Ukriane is critical in achieving a just and lasting peace. Stand up for democracy. 🇪🇺
However EU support for Ukriane is critical in achieving a just and lasting peace. Stand up for democracy. 🇪🇺
Trump views Europe as a greater threat than war mongering Putins Russia.
Its people under surveillance, censorship, and living in fear. Note, there are no US social media platforms operating in Russia.
Yet Europe is the bad actor and Russia is to be embraced. Shame on Trump & all who bow to him.
Its people under surveillance, censorship, and living in fear. Note, there are no US social media platforms operating in Russia.
Yet Europe is the bad actor and Russia is to be embraced. Shame on Trump & all who bow to him.
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory'
Landing Friday with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the United States of America has quite a lot to say about Europe and us Europeans. And it ain't pretty, writes...
www.rte.ie
December 7, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Trump views Europe as a greater threat than war mongering Putins Russia.
Its people under surveillance, censorship, and living in fear. Note, there are no US social media platforms operating in Russia.
Yet Europe is the bad actor and Russia is to be embraced. Shame on Trump & all who bow to him.
Its people under surveillance, censorship, and living in fear. Note, there are no US social media platforms operating in Russia.
Yet Europe is the bad actor and Russia is to be embraced. Shame on Trump & all who bow to him.
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Landing with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the US has quite a lot to say about Europe and Europeans, writes Sean Whelan rte.ie/b/1547676
US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory'
Landing Friday with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the United States of America has quite a lot to say about Europe and us Europeans. And it ain't pretty, writes...
rte.ie
December 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Landing with the subtlety of a scud missile, the new National Security Strategy of the US has quite a lot to say about Europe and Europeans, writes Sean Whelan rte.ie/b/1547676
Poland forigen minister is correct plus RFK is push to remove vaccinations will lead to unknown conquences for the health of Americans.
December 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Poland forigen minister is correct plus RFK is push to remove vaccinations will lead to unknown conquences for the health of Americans.
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is just stunning. I also love the Dancing house in Prague
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
Gehry’s most famous work remains the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
www.irishtimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is just stunning. I also love the Dancing house in Prague
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
Frank Gehry, legendary Canadian-American architect, dies aged 96
The US national strategy is to destroy the EU it sees it as a threat.
US national strategy advocates ‘cultivating resistance’ in Europe
Document blames European officials for thwarting US efforts to end the war in Ukraine
www.irishtimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The US national strategy is to destroy the EU it sees it as a threat.
This is bad news for creativity.
Creating stupidly rich shareholders instead of fostering diverse voices and bold storytelling, the entire sector is spitting out bland content.
Creating stupidly rich shareholders instead of fostering diverse voices and bold storytelling, the entire sector is spitting out bland content.
Netflix Wins Bidding War For Warner Bros. Discovery, Will Start Exclusive Deal Talks
Netflix has emerged victorious with what appears to be the highest bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the two sides are set to start exclusive talks.
deadline.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is bad news for creativity.
Creating stupidly rich shareholders instead of fostering diverse voices and bold storytelling, the entire sector is spitting out bland content.
Creating stupidly rich shareholders instead of fostering diverse voices and bold storytelling, the entire sector is spitting out bland content.
It will end up looking like Disneyland if it ever gets built. 😁
Trump hires new architect for White House ballroom
It follows reports Trump clashed with the previous architect over the size and scope of the addition.
www.bbc.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
It will end up looking like Disneyland if it ever gets built. 😁
This is exactly what #Putin was hoping for. Trump will undo one of the greatest peace time partnerships for trading with a war criminal.
The new US security strategy includes a clause on "containing NATO expansion" and criticism of Europe - Euromaidan Press
The Trump administration's National Security Strategy refers to the conflict in Ukraine as "the Ukraine War" without mentioning Russian aggression,
euromaidanpress.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
This is exactly what #Putin was hoping for. Trump will undo one of the greatest peace time partnerships for trading with a war criminal.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin was “morally responsible” for the 2018 Novichok poisonings which led to the death of an innocent British woman, an official inquiry concluded today.
Putin ‘morally responsible’ for British Novichok death, inquiry finds
The U.K. government on Thursday said it has sanctioned the Russian military intelligence agency (GRU) in its entirety.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin was “morally responsible” for the 2018 Novichok poisonings which led to the death of an innocent British woman, an official inquiry concluded today.
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While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
December 3, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While millions of families struggle to put food on the table Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos & Mark Zuckerberg own more wealth than the bottom HALF of Americans.
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
That’s what oligarchy is about. That’s what a rigged economy is about.
Is it any wonder that people in this country are angry?
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As Volodymyr Zelensky makes his first official visit to Ireland, the resounding message from the Taoiseach and the Government will be one of unwavering support for the Ukrainian president, writes Mícheál Lehane.
Resounding support for Zelensky will be the Govt message
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint sitting of the Houses of the Oireachtas via video link in early April 2022, the then ceann comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl was the man who warm...
www.rte.ie
December 2, 2025 at 7:06 AM
As Volodymyr Zelensky makes his first official visit to Ireland, the resounding message from the Taoiseach and the Government will be one of unwavering support for the Ukrainian president, writes Mícheál Lehane.
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🇮🇪🇺🇦 It is an honor to welcome President Zelensky and First Lady to Ireland. Our support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and democracy remains unwavering, — Irish Prime Minister.
December 2, 2025 at 12:22 AM
🇮🇪🇺🇦 It is an honor to welcome President Zelensky and First Lady to Ireland. Our support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their freedom and democracy remains unwavering, — Irish Prime Minister.