Brian Rooney
@brian-kieran.bsky.social
Striving to get to be older, kinder & wiser. Eclectic inerests: curious about people, the environment & social justice but also seeking awe.
Living in Ireland but formerly of the UK. Not a fan of flag-waving fanaticism.
Living in Ireland but formerly of the UK. Not a fan of flag-waving fanaticism.
Yes. The self awareness here is very strong.
She's right too. These shouldn't be a party political, or, party fractional issues. Addressing justice and rooting out the means by which abusers deflect blame should be common cause.
She's right too. These shouldn't be a party political, or, party fractional issues. Addressing justice and rooting out the means by which abusers deflect blame should be common cause.
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Yes. The self awareness here is very strong.
She's right too. These shouldn't be a party political, or, party fractional issues. Addressing justice and rooting out the means by which abusers deflect blame should be common cause.
She's right too. These shouldn't be a party political, or, party fractional issues. Addressing justice and rooting out the means by which abusers deflect blame should be common cause.
Sad that diverse influences are so readily perceived as threats. It's as if some folk lack confidence in the strength and adaptability of the very culture they rhetorically celebrate. The main political parties seem rather shy to challenge this with recognition of the positives diversity brings.
February 14, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Sad that diverse influences are so readily perceived as threats. It's as if some folk lack confidence in the strength and adaptability of the very culture they rhetorically celebrate. The main political parties seem rather shy to challenge this with recognition of the positives diversity brings.
Government should have accepted the ruling. I imagine the taxpayer will fund the cost of the appeal. As of there we're more reasonable calls on the public purse.
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Government should have accepted the ruling. I imagine the taxpayer will fund the cost of the appeal. As of there we're more reasonable calls on the public purse.
Reposted by Brian Rooney
We really should be asking ourselves why one rich twat’s racist opinion can become headline news in this country
While the perspectives of thousands of volunteers welcoming migrants in their communities & mixed migrant/British families are never heard?
While the perspectives of thousands of volunteers welcoming migrants in their communities & mixed migrant/British families are never heard?
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
We really should be asking ourselves why one rich twat’s racist opinion can become headline news in this country
While the perspectives of thousands of volunteers welcoming migrants in their communities & mixed migrant/British families are never heard?
While the perspectives of thousands of volunteers welcoming migrants in their communities & mixed migrant/British families are never heard?
This is excellent but any strategy at catching a dog which does not involve food is bound to fail.
February 11, 2026 at 9:56 AM
This is excellent but any strategy at catching a dog which does not involve food is bound to fail.
Reposted by Brian Rooney
I had to double check to see if this was a repeat. Nope, this is at least the second ICE agent picked up for sex crimes in the area in the last few months.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Twin Cities ICE employee among 16 arrested in child sex trafficking sting
A Twin Cities-based employee of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is among 16 men arrested on suspicion of soliciting a minor following a sting operation by police in suburban Minneapolis.
www.mprnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I had to double check to see if this was a repeat. Nope, this is at least the second ICE agent picked up for sex crimes in the area in the last few months.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...