DáithíMacDáibhéad
@daithilacha.bsky.social
Dubliner Gaeilgeoir 🇮🇪🏳️🌈 en Valencia 🇪🇸❤️.
Social Democrat. Fuck Trump, the US and its fascist friends.
Bella Ciao 👊
Social Democrat. Fuck Trump, the US and its fascist friends.
Bella Ciao 👊
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I'm no high-falutin' Irish Times political correspondent or nothing, but like, it seems to me there *was* a pretty fecking obvious winner in 2026
December 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm no high-falutin' Irish Times political correspondent or nothing, but like, it seems to me there *was* a pretty fecking obvious winner in 2026
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Cuando en el PP de Madrid hablan de “hermanos latinoamericanos” se refieren solo a sus contactos neopentecostalistas ultras y a los oligarcas venezolanos y mexicanos; en la práctica, aplican sistemáticamente el racismo contra la amplia comunidad latina madrileña www.elsaltodiario.com/ayuntamiento...
PP y Vox cierran un campo de softball frecuentado por personas migrantes tras meses de criminalizar el espacio
Según ha denunciado públicamente Izquierda Unida Latina tanto el partido de derecha como el de ultraderecha recurren habitualmente a estereotipos racistas vinculados a las llamadas ‘bandas latinas’ pa...
www.elsaltodiario.com
December 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Cuando en el PP de Madrid hablan de “hermanos latinoamericanos” se refieren solo a sus contactos neopentecostalistas ultras y a los oligarcas venezolanos y mexicanos; en la práctica, aplican sistemáticamente el racismo contra la amplia comunidad latina madrileña www.elsaltodiario.com/ayuntamiento...
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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I did not understand this: one of the five Europeans the US has barred from traveling to the United States...is a permanent resident who lives with his family in the US.
Now he is worried about being arrested and deported for the crime of monitoring online hate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Now he is worried about being arrested and deported for the crime of monitoring online hate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Judge Blocks Detention of British Researcher Who Scrutinizes Online Hate
www.nytimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I did not understand this: one of the five Europeans the US has barred from traveling to the United States...is a permanent resident who lives with his family in the US.
Now he is worried about being arrested and deported for the crime of monitoring online hate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
Now he is worried about being arrested and deported for the crime of monitoring online hate.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...
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The banality of evil.
“Like Prime, but with human beings.”
December 26, 2025 at 5:31 AM
The banality of evil.
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TV Network Refuses To Air ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ For Outdated Depictions Of Hope, Joy https://theonion.com/tv-network-refuses-to-air-miracle-on-34th-street-for-1848159248/
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
TV Network Refuses To Air ‘Miracle On 34th Street’ For Outdated Depictions Of Hope, Joy https://theonion.com/tv-network-refuses-to-air-miracle-on-34th-street-for-1848159248/
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US denies visas, EU threatens
The United States denied visas to Thierry Breton and four other Europeans, prompting Macron and the EU to condemn the move and warn it would respond if necessary.
With replies by 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Filip Reyntjens, 🎓Laurent Pech +35 more scholars.
The United States denied visas to Thierry Breton and four other Europeans, prompting Macron and the EU to condemn the move and warn it would respond if necessary.
With replies by 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Filip Reyntjens, 🎓Laurent Pech +35 more scholars.
US denies visas, EU threatens
Replies by 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Filip Reyntjens, 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Michael E. Mann, 🎓Fionnuala Ní Aoláin +33 more scholars
www.lightnews.app
December 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
US denies visas, EU threatens
The United States denied visas to Thierry Breton and four other Europeans, prompting Macron and the EU to condemn the move and warn it would respond if necessary.
With replies by 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Filip Reyntjens, 🎓Laurent Pech +35 more scholars.
The United States denied visas to Thierry Breton and four other Europeans, prompting Macron and the EU to condemn the move and warn it would respond if necessary.
With replies by 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Filip Reyntjens, 🎓Laurent Pech +35 more scholars.
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NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
A message to America: we are not your enemy
Last night, the US launched an all-out assault on the "global censorship industrial complex", I respond with some deep breaths, solidarity and a vibey video (it's all I have)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:52 AM
NEW: last night, the US govt launched an assault on the ‘global censorship industrial complex’, aka European tech researchers/campaigners.
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
It’s a deeply chilling move & speaks as to why we need international solidarity more than ever.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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OMG This is so accurate
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
OMG This is so accurate
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If the US wants to sanction an EU Commissioner for work he did to restrict the spread of extremism in the EU then that is a decision that must have consequences, incl reciprocal denial of visas - not least for the leaders of tech companies who lobby the White House to undermine the EU / EU law
France foreign minister: ‘France strongly condemns the visa restriction imposed by the United States against Thierry Breton, former minister and European Commissioner, and 4 other European figures. The Digital Services Act (DSA) was democratically adopted in Europe so that what
December 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
If the US wants to sanction an EU Commissioner for work he did to restrict the spread of extremism in the EU then that is a decision that must have consequences, incl reciprocal denial of visas - not least for the leaders of tech companies who lobby the White House to undermine the EU / EU law
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This is the real cancel culture.
Using the full force of the government to punish perceived enemies, aid their billionaire tech cronies, and protect pedophiles, neo-Nazis, and other extremist, antisemitic hate groups.
THIS is the threat to our rights and freedoms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
Using the full force of the government to punish perceived enemies, aid their billionaire tech cronies, and protect pedophiles, neo-Nazis, and other extremist, antisemitic hate groups.
THIS is the threat to our rights and freedoms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers
www.nytimes.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This is the real cancel culture.
Using the full force of the government to punish perceived enemies, aid their billionaire tech cronies, and protect pedophiles, neo-Nazis, and other extremist, antisemitic hate groups.
THIS is the threat to our rights and freedoms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
Using the full force of the government to punish perceived enemies, aid their billionaire tech cronies, and protect pedophiles, neo-Nazis, and other extremist, antisemitic hate groups.
THIS is the threat to our rights and freedoms.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...
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Americans having to bootleg broadcast news about our government’s offshored concentration camp is a level of fascism that immediately precedes democratic societies dropping leaflets on us from weather balloons.
And now someone has uploaded a version that wasn't filmed off a TV.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
There's also the torrent link there, which is probably the fastest way to download the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT if you want to save the file locally to your computer.
Pulled 60 Minutes segment on CECOT : CBS : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
This is a screen recording of a 60 Minutes segment about the Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) prison in El Salvador, which was intended to be...
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December 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Americans having to bootleg broadcast news about our government’s offshored concentration camp is a level of fascism that immediately precedes democratic societies dropping leaflets on us from weather balloons.
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This has been made available, so for purposes of commenting on Bari Weiss's decision to spike the story, here's a live-post of that segment.
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This has been made available, so for purposes of commenting on Bari Weiss's decision to spike the story, here's a live-post of that segment.
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
It begins with a "you may recall" summary of the deportation to el Salvador. Describes the admin's claim that it could deport the men without due process
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Antifascist stickers spotted in Dundee, Scotland
December 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Antifascist stickers spotted in Dundee, Scotland
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O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
Liam Herrick: Why has Ireland abruptly decided the European Convention on Human Rights goes too far?
Precedent could have far-reaching consequences. Who is to say the rights of gay citizens won’t be the next target by a coalition of hostile states?
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
O'Callaghan and Fianna Fáil are aligning themselves with the absolute worst people and politics in Europe, and journalists need to start asking them about it.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
To date, I have seen little evidence that Irish media is prepared to meet this moment, and I fear the worst.
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SF TD Eoin Ó Broin has produced this excellent illustrated history of Herbert Simms and Dublin housing from the 20th century. Part social history, 100% Dublin history, & partly a story of how housing has functioned (or not functioned).
( I also love hoe the book looks like a little block of flats)
( I also love hoe the book looks like a little block of flats)
December 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
SF TD Eoin Ó Broin has produced this excellent illustrated history of Herbert Simms and Dublin housing from the 20th century. Part social history, 100% Dublin history, & partly a story of how housing has functioned (or not functioned).
( I also love hoe the book looks like a little block of flats)
( I also love hoe the book looks like a little block of flats)
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If our government makes Jews wear yellow stars now, that upstart Hitler fellow won't stand a chance in the next election.
Adopt far-right policies to stop the far right gaining influence - continues to be the stupidest idea in European politics today.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
If our government makes Jews wear yellow stars now, that upstart Hitler fellow won't stand a chance in the next election.
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Interesting that the BBC will call National Rally "Far Right" (in an article about Bardella meeting Farage) - when they would never use that term for Reform. Their policies are very similar. If anything Reform's are more authoritarian.
December 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Interesting that the BBC will call National Rally "Far Right" (in an article about Bardella meeting Farage) - when they would never use that term for Reform. Their policies are very similar. If anything Reform's are more authoritarian.
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When it comes to government digital services, paid for with my tax money to process my personal data, it's true that I am interested more in privacy than other issues.
Mr O’Donovan said the Public Services Card “floundered because some interest groups outside of the House, interested more in privacy than other issues, got their way”. Funny way to characterise something which the independent regulator found illegal, imposing a €550,000 fine on the state.
Plan to verify people’s ages on line with Government ID a ‘disproportionate response’
Civil liberty and digital privacy campaigners question legal basis for proposed digital wallets
www.irishtimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:47 AM
When it comes to government digital services, paid for with my tax money to process my personal data, it's true that I am interested more in privacy than other issues.
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The decline of democracy in the US means you can’t visit the US if you commented on the decline of democracy in the US
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 AM
The decline of democracy in the US means you can’t visit the US if you commented on the decline of democracy in the US
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The US ‘National Security Strategy’ (!) now effectively advocates for the overthrow of European liberal democracy in favour of ethno-national right wing populism. As does Russia.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
December 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The US ‘National Security Strategy’ (!) now effectively advocates for the overthrow of European liberal democracy in favour of ethno-national right wing populism. As does Russia.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
The US is neither partner nor ally. It is an adversary attacking Europe economically, politically, and diplomatically.
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Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...
December 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Read this: www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...