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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 6h

It's just setting out the facts, though in a quite confusing way. JG was never going to hit the high notes and certainly won't now.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 6h

Unfortunately, it seems to be factual, although JG is not going to be within an ass's roar of the Aras!

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 6h

Very odd!

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 6h

Pretty sure Saint Maria has a selection of Holy Handbags!

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 7h

Thank you 😂

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 7h

Irish Examiner...
#FeckOffIona

I'm no legal expert but cancellation of a presidential election due to the withdrawal of a candidate has no basis in law, and would appear to be unconstitutional.
Surely Maria Steen has a copy of Bunreacht na hÉireann in her handbag?

Bernie Linnane
Dromahair, Co. Leitrim.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 6d

Westlife reunion looks a bit shite. #rtept

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Cllr Hazel Chu @hazelchu.bsky.social · 8d

1/2 Recently I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month so PLEASE check yourself. And if you find anything no matter how small, please go to get a referral.

I wrote about my experience in @irishtimesnews yesterday 👉

www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 8d

This looks very interesting...G'Wan @izzykamikaze.bsky.social !
(Today's Leitrim Observer)

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 9d

Hazel, just want to send my love to you x
@hazelchu.bsky.social

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Obstrepero @bockdr.bsky.social · 13d

It turns out that Maria Steen's path to the presidential race was derailed by far-right religious fanatics trying to intimidate democratically-elected politicians.

Who knew those politicians would tell the religious far right to fuck off?

Apparently, it's not the 1950s after all.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 14d

As one of the owners of Grift Media announces, theatrically, that you can #SpoilYourVote by writing any message you please on your ballot paper, an idea begins to form... #Aras25

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 14d

According to the editor of Grift Media, the Senator is "avowedly pro-life in private..."

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NO BRAKES NO QUIT @lesleynope.bsky.social · 14d

Shhh let them cook

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 14d

You know, the people moaning about democracy being destroyed over a nomination process not turning out the way they wanted were also moaning that democracy had been destroyed seven years ago because a referendum hadn't turned out the way they wanted.
#Aras25 #FeckOffIona

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Matt Fitz @matt-fitzpatrick.bsky.social · 15d

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

Her aunt's husband is her uncle. I cannot imagine the fun times at family gatherings.

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

Just putting it out there: if a candidate really had the unprecedented and ENORMOUS groundswell of support some are claiming, surely they'd have no problem getting onto a ballot paper? #Aras25 #FeckOffIona

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

I wouldn't mind her on the ballot but I really wouldn't like her in the Park. #Aras25 #FeckOffIona

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

I'm told that Senator Aubrey McCarthy has agreed to nominate Ms Steen, though not to support her campaign. That still leaves her two short, with some politicos unhappy at the carry-on of her supporters.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

Anyone have number for Maria Steen handy? Like, in case a complete randomer wanted to give her a call?
#Aras25 #FeckOffIona

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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 15d

1. Fuck these guys.

2. "people of Ireland who feel ignored" - you're not talking about sexual assault victims, children on waiting lists for disability services, emigrants and renters. You're talking about Fergal! Fergal is cross because he saw an ad for broadband on TV with a mixed race couple.

Independent Ireland added in its
statement: “We were particularly struck by her determination to be a genuine voice for the people of Ireland who feel ignored and unrepresented by the political establishment."

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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 15d

Keith Mills will be furious when he finds out that Steen has found a better "as a gay man..." attention-seeking mudguard gobshite to wheel out for the next month.

Stance on same-sex marriage
During Independent Ireland's appearance on the plinth today, TD Ken O'Flynn, who married his partner Francisco Cuevas in 2022, was quizzed on his support of Steen, who actively campaigned against same-sex marriage.
"She has her views. I have my view. She has given me certain assurances if she was elected as president, that she would work with the LGBTQ community, that

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 15d

Odd that there have been very few attempts to exert significant pressure on councillors or legislators on behalf of Gareth Sheridan. I guess democracy is only threatened when the fundamentalist Catholics aren't getting their way. #Aras25 #FeckoffIona

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Bernie Linnane @berlinnaeus.bsky.social · 16d

😂

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