Ailín Mac Ailbhe - Sinne Fianna Fáil
@28481k.bsky.social
Till we have built Jerusalem!
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This is an amazing UK political compass plot. Thick Farageists are Stalin, smarter Farageists are Hitler, all Tories are Hitler, everyone sane is Good except for a very few thick Greens and Labs who are Stalin, and the only people achieving Nonce are the "homeless voter" postgrads
Here's one of my bubble plots. Voters arrayed in terms of their economic and cultural attitudes split by party and by education. Note that in the left bloc, the educational divide is vertical (high ed = less socially cons) but in right bloc it's horizontal (high ed = more economically cons). 4/n
December 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This is an amazing UK political compass plot. Thick Farageists are Stalin, smarter Farageists are Hitler, all Tories are Hitler, everyone sane is Good except for a very few thick Greens and Labs who are Stalin, and the only people achieving Nonce are the "homeless voter" postgrads
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Images from the Tai Po fire earlier this morning from reporter Gigi Ho-wing chi for Hong Kong’s oldest student newspaper, The Young Reporter
November 27, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Images from the Tai Po fire earlier this morning from reporter Gigi Ho-wing chi for Hong Kong’s oldest student newspaper, The Young Reporter
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There were rumors that a Filipino domestic helper was found dead in the fire while still holding the family's baby in her arms protecting him. News have reported that she actually survived, but currently in the ICU in critical condition
Her name is Rhodora Alcaraz. Hope she pulls thru 🙏
Her name is Rhodora Alcaraz. Hope she pulls thru 🙏
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 PM
There were rumors that a Filipino domestic helper was found dead in the fire while still holding the family's baby in her arms protecting him. News have reported that she actually survived, but currently in the ICU in critical condition
Her name is Rhodora Alcaraz. Hope she pulls thru 🙏
Her name is Rhodora Alcaraz. Hope she pulls thru 🙏
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This won’t last long,
and GovHK is gonna crack down on the very young doing it
and GovHK is gonna crack down on the very young doing it
Hong Kongers express their solidarity with the victims of the Tai Po fire by writing words of encouragement and sympathy on Post-It notes. An act that disappeared since 2019 but apparently remain unforgotten since then.
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This won’t last long,
and GovHK is gonna crack down on the very young doing it
and GovHK is gonna crack down on the very young doing it
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“Should we follow the Geneva Conventions?” Pete Hegseth asked in 2024.
It’s almost as if there were signs!
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It’s almost as if there were signs!
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November 29, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“Should we follow the Geneva Conventions?” Pete Hegseth asked in 2024.
It’s almost as if there were signs!
bsky.app/profile/anna...
It’s almost as if there were signs!
bsky.app/profile/anna...
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I wrote a little about one of my favourite neurodivergent brain hacks… a well timed ‘productive distraction’.
It’s a good way to transition from one big thing to another… with a carefully chosen little thing in the middle.
Here’s a post about em: spacedoutandsmiling.com/blog/2025-11...
It’s a good way to transition from one big thing to another… with a carefully chosen little thing in the middle.
Here’s a post about em: spacedoutandsmiling.com/blog/2025-11...
Spaced Out & Smiling
spacedoutandsmiling.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I wrote a little about one of my favourite neurodivergent brain hacks… a well timed ‘productive distraction’.
It’s a good way to transition from one big thing to another… with a carefully chosen little thing in the middle.
Here’s a post about em: spacedoutandsmiling.com/blog/2025-11...
It’s a good way to transition from one big thing to another… with a carefully chosen little thing in the middle.
Here’s a post about em: spacedoutandsmiling.com/blog/2025-11...
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There is no evidence that stripping refugees' rights one by one will have any impact on people crossing the channel.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
There is no evidence that stripping refugees' rights one by one will have any impact on people crossing the channel.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
Taking jewellery from refugees is akin to painting over murals for refugee children.
These repugnant ‘deterrents’ did not work for the Tories, and they won't work for us.
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A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A strong immigration system doesn't need to be a cruel one.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
It shouldn't need saying - but refugees & asylum seekers are real people, fleeing war and persecution.
This daughter of an immigrant is proud of our British and Labour values of respect and not turning our backs on people in real need.
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This is seriously fucked up. No wonder people resist and push back.
ICE needs to be disbanded. This is thuggery in action.
ICE needs to be disbanded. This is thuggery in action.
Genuine Question because I Do not understand… so if these men roll up in plain clothes and masks, grab a human being… even a child, and throw them in an unmarked vehicle I am just supposed to look the other way and say nothing ?? Ask Nothing ?
June 18, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This is seriously fucked up. No wonder people resist and push back.
ICE needs to be disbanded. This is thuggery in action.
ICE needs to be disbanded. This is thuggery in action.
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Latest update to DfT's bus fares index includes data for January to March 2025 (Q1).
Hard to miss the impact of the bus fare cap going from £2 to £3 on non-metropolitan areas.
Data here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
Hard to miss the impact of the bus fare cap going from £2 to £3 on non-metropolitan areas.
Data here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
June 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Latest update to DfT's bus fares index includes data for January to March 2025 (Q1).
Hard to miss the impact of the bus fare cap going from £2 to £3 on non-metropolitan areas.
Data here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
Hard to miss the impact of the bus fare cap going from £2 to £3 on non-metropolitan areas.
Data here: www.gov.uk/government/s...
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“The State Department said on Wednesday that it was once again processing visas for academic, vocational and exchange students.
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for such visas quickly became available following the announcement”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for such visas quickly became available following the announcement”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing
US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for hostile content.
www.scmp.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 AM
“The State Department said on Wednesday that it was once again processing visas for academic, vocational and exchange students.
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for such visas quickly became available following the announcement”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for such visas quickly became available following the announcement”
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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A perfect metaphor for the Trump/Musk Cluster B administration
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes
ABC: A Spacex Starship rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, after the craft "experienced a major anomaly" while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at the firm's Starbase facility.
ABC: A Spacex Starship rocket being tested in Texas exploded Wednesday night, after the craft "experienced a major anomaly" while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at the firm's Starbase facility.
June 19, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A perfect metaphor for the Trump/Musk Cluster B administration
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And again, they were about 15-20 times as large as the April 2009 Tea Party protests, so I'll sit back and wait for 15-20 times as many stories from political pundits explaining that this was a decisive rebuke to the sitting president that Changes Everything.
Just to say it again, the Big Beautiful Protests (the No Kings marches) involved 5 million people and were likely the largest day of protest in America EVER. News outlets that downplay this fact, are lying.
June 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
And again, they were about 15-20 times as large as the April 2009 Tea Party protests, so I'll sit back and wait for 15-20 times as many stories from political pundits explaining that this was a decisive rebuke to the sitting president that Changes Everything.
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A top nuclear safety regulator was fired by the White House in a two-sentence email Friday night.
He says his firing is illegal.
He says his firing is illegal.
Trump fires nuclear regulator as White House seeks to soften oversight
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at speeding up approvals of nuclear reactors on U.S. soil during his term.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
A top nuclear safety regulator was fired by the White House in a two-sentence email Friday night.
He says his firing is illegal.
He says his firing is illegal.
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The IDF struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in Tehran mid-broadcast on Monday. Footage shows an explosion tearing through the studio, sending a news presenter running for cover. wapo.st/4k3ffEA
June 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The IDF struck the headquarters of Iranian state television in Tehran mid-broadcast on Monday. Footage shows an explosion tearing through the studio, sending a news presenter running for cover. wapo.st/4k3ffEA
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Amongst them is Pimsiri Petchnamrob who is whip smart, kind, funny & absolutely passionate about a fairer Thailand. She quoted a UN special rapporteur's words in a speech, that was enough for her to be charged with lèse-majesté.
Grateful to @fidh-official.bsky.social for highlighting her case.
Grateful to @fidh-official.bsky.social for highlighting her case.
June 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Amongst them is Pimsiri Petchnamrob who is whip smart, kind, funny & absolutely passionate about a fairer Thailand. She quoted a UN special rapporteur's words in a speech, that was enough for her to be charged with lèse-majesté.
Grateful to @fidh-official.bsky.social for highlighting her case.
Grateful to @fidh-official.bsky.social for highlighting her case.
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不嬲話香港 IT 界 high time 揩嘢、low time 撈嘢
June 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
不嬲話香港 IT 界 high time 揩嘢、low time 撈嘢
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I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
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BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
June 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
BREAKING: Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars tried to snatch 1st graders from LA elementary schools—told staff they had “parental consent.”
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
They lied. When pressed, they HID THEIR IDS. DHS admits they sent them. This wasn’t a welfare check. It was a test run for a police state.
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Grok AI is now randomly inserting mentions of South Africa and white genocide into response to completely random questions
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May 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Grok AI is now randomly inserting mentions of South Africa and white genocide into response to completely random questions
x.com/phil_so_sill...
x.com/phil_so_sill...
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First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years' jail for subversion reut.rs/3GwmpD0
First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years' jail for subversion
The first batch of individuals jailed in the landmark Hong Kong national security trial of "47 democrats" accused of conspiracy to commit subversion was freed on Tuesday after being behind bars for over four years.
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April 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
First batch of Hong Kong democrats freed after 4 years' jail for subversion reut.rs/3GwmpD0
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Then there were five.
None of the six who left since 2024 have been replaced.
None of the six who left since 2024 have been replaced.
Australian justice Robert French became the sixth foreign judge to depart from Hong Kong’s highest court since last year. Five now remain, and none have yet been replaced. Explainer [From June 2024]: buff.ly/4IHmFzs
April 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Then there were five.
None of the six who left since 2024 have been replaced.
None of the six who left since 2024 have been replaced.
今日的加拿大法語選舉論壇就好好證明了加拿大即使是法文母語者他們的法文和巴黎的距離有多遠。
youtu.be/rSKqqF7Iyh0?... 看看那個Windsor汽車廠工人怎樣講法文，按照流利程度應該是Franco-ontarien來…但完全是美國redneck講法文的氣質。
youtu.be/rSKqqF7Iyh0?... 看看那個Windsor汽車廠工人怎樣講法文，按照流利程度應該是Franco-ontarien來…但完全是美國redneck講法文的氣質。
Guerre commerciale | Débat des chefs fédéraux 2025
YouTube video by Débat des chefs / Leaders' Debates
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April 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
今日的加拿大法語選舉論壇就好好證明了加拿大即使是法文母語者他們的法文和巴黎的距離有多遠。
youtu.be/rSKqqF7Iyh0?... 看看那個Windsor汽車廠工人怎樣講法文，按照流利程度應該是Franco-ontarien來…但完全是美國redneck講法文的氣質。
youtu.be/rSKqqF7Iyh0?... 看看那個Windsor汽車廠工人怎樣講法文，按照流利程度應該是Franco-ontarien來…但完全是美國redneck講法文的氣質。
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I am the first MP to be refused entry on arrival to Hong Kong since 1997.
Authorities gave me no explanation for this cruel and upsetting blow.
I hope the Foreign Secretary will recognise that this is an insult to all parliamentarians and seek answers from the Chinese Ambassador.
Authorities gave me no explanation for this cruel and upsetting blow.
I hope the Foreign Secretary will recognise that this is an insult to all parliamentarians and seek answers from the Chinese Ambassador.
MP refused entry to Hong Kong on visit to see newborn grandson
Wera Hobhouse, a Liberal Democrat, is believed to be the first parliamentarian turned away since China took control in 1997
www.thetimes.com
April 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I am the first MP to be refused entry on arrival to Hong Kong since 1997.
Authorities gave me no explanation for this cruel and upsetting blow.
I hope the Foreign Secretary will recognise that this is an insult to all parliamentarians and seek answers from the Chinese Ambassador.
Authorities gave me no explanation for this cruel and upsetting blow.
I hope the Foreign Secretary will recognise that this is an insult to all parliamentarians and seek answers from the Chinese Ambassador.