Amz
@therealamz.bsky.social
Irish, sports fan, cat herder, scientist. Leinster rugby. International Relations, Science fiction. Sport. Tick-borne diseases. Bit of a mixed bag. She/Her
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There are two types of people in this debate
1. People who assume the Irish government can be trusted with this kind of information.
2. People who *know* the Irish government absolutely *cannot* be trusted with this information.
1. People who assume the Irish government can be trusted with this kind of information.
2. People who *know* the Irish government absolutely *cannot* be trusted with this information.
December 9, 2025 at 12:43 PM
There are two types of people in this debate
1. People who assume the Irish government can be trusted with this kind of information.
2. People who *know* the Irish government absolutely *cannot* be trusted with this information.
1. People who assume the Irish government can be trusted with this kind of information.
2. People who *know* the Irish government absolutely *cannot* be trusted with this information.
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We need to regulate social media and tech platforms, but instead our government is intending to regulate how and what its citizens do online.
Because, frankly, that's easier than standing up for its citizens' rights.
Because, frankly, that's easier than standing up for its citizens' rights.
If you wanted to "clean up" social media, you could start by enforcing laws and regulations governing tech platforms. That would be messy, awkward, and might achieve something.
No, instead, this government is introducing new laws to monitor what citizens say and do online.
No, instead, this government is introducing new laws to monitor what citizens say and do online.
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We need to regulate social media and tech platforms, but instead our government is intending to regulate how and what its citizens do online.
Because, frankly, that's easier than standing up for its citizens' rights.
Because, frankly, that's easier than standing up for its citizens' rights.
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Email TD's and tell them no to the secretive corporate courts that CETA looks to bring in 🙅♂️
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/no...
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/no...
Don't amend the Arbitration Act to ratify CETA
I just emailed local TDs and demanded that they vote against amending the Arbitration Act to keep us out of CETA secret courts. Will you do the same?
action.uplift.ie
December 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Email TD's and tell them no to the secretive corporate courts that CETA looks to bring in 🙅♂️
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/no...
action.uplift.ie/campaigns/no...
I read this and then after a few seconds remembered that I know what Felching is, but hadn’t seen/heard the word in a loooong time.
Thanks boards.ie!
Thanks boards.ie!
December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I read this and then after a few seconds remembered that I know what Felching is, but hadn’t seen/heard the word in a loooong time.
Thanks boards.ie!
Thanks boards.ie!
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So anyway, I started blasting.
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
So anyway, I started blasting.
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well done to everyone who nominated this absolute chancer with his dodgy pharma company radiating Theranos vibes and multiple board members / investors linked to money laundering and other crimes. a snake in sheep's clothing if ever I saw one
December 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
well done to everyone who nominated this absolute chancer with his dodgy pharma company radiating Theranos vibes and multiple board members / investors linked to money laundering and other crimes. a snake in sheep's clothing if ever I saw one
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Like, Jesus.
December 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Like, Jesus.
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"We noticed you added things to your cart and then left…"
"Yes, because once I clicked "calculate shipping" it tripled in price."
"Yes, because once I clicked "calculate shipping" it tripled in price."
December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"We noticed you added things to your cart and then left…"
"Yes, because once I clicked "calculate shipping" it tripled in price."
"Yes, because once I clicked "calculate shipping" it tripled in price."
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Why is the EC using X?
Why is the EC buying adverts on X?
Why are government and public bodies in Ireland still using X?
Why is the EC buying adverts on X?
Why are government and public bodies in Ireland still using X?
The European Commission has lost access to its control panel for buying and tracking ads on Elon Musk’s X — after fining the social media platform €120 million for violating EU transparency rules.
X axes European Commission’s ad account after €120M EU fine
Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, accused the EU executive of trying to amplify its own social media post about the fine on X by trying “to take advantage of an exploit in our Ad Composer.”…
www.politico.eu
December 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Why is the EC using X?
Why is the EC buying adverts on X?
Why are government and public bodies in Ireland still using X?
Why is the EC buying adverts on X?
Why are government and public bodies in Ireland still using X?
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You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
A male rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in winter plumage.
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
Ptarmigan is from Gaelic 'tarmachan' meaning "croaker". The p- was added when people mistakenly assumed it was a Greek word.
A bird forever warning people: "A werewolf!" (just in case of werewolves).
December 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
You are ABSOLUTELY NOT going to regret listening to this bird:
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one of many parallels between anti-vaxxers & those who oppose gender-affirming care: they start by pretending they have a very specific concern (MMR vaccine, puberty blockers, etc), but once given any sway or say on the matter, they quickly strive to eliminate all of it
Kennedy's zombie ACIP panel just voted to restrict hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Experts say it will harm children for no reason. www.ms.now/news/rfk-cdc...
ACIP member Dr. Cody Meissner:
"'Do no harm' is a moral imperative. We are doing harm by changing this wording. And I vote no."
ACIP member Dr. Cody Meissner:
"'Do no harm' is a moral imperative. We are doing harm by changing this wording. And I vote no."
RFK Jr.’s CDC panel: No more hepatitis B vaccine for some newborns
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel, stocked with anti-vaccine activists and loyalists to RFK Jr., voted Friday to stop recommending a birth dose of vaccine.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
one of many parallels between anti-vaxxers & those who oppose gender-affirming care: they start by pretending they have a very specific concern (MMR vaccine, puberty blockers, etc), but once given any sway or say on the matter, they quickly strive to eliminate all of it
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Everyone should be boycotting the World Cup.
Everyone should be boycotting the Olympics.
The US has become a fascist state and should lose the right to host these games
Refuse to normalize the behaviour.
Vote with your dollar and encourage others to do the same.
Everyone should be boycotting the Olympics.
The US has become a fascist state and should lose the right to host these games
Refuse to normalize the behaviour.
Vote with your dollar and encourage others to do the same.
December 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Everyone should be boycotting the World Cup.
Everyone should be boycotting the Olympics.
The US has become a fascist state and should lose the right to host these games
Refuse to normalize the behaviour.
Vote with your dollar and encourage others to do the same.
Everyone should be boycotting the Olympics.
The US has become a fascist state and should lose the right to host these games
Refuse to normalize the behaviour.
Vote with your dollar and encourage others to do the same.
Every time I hear Tom De Glanville I get the Cat Stevens song
“my lady d'arbanville” stuck in my head.
“my lady d'arbanville” stuck in my head.
December 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Every time I hear Tom De Glanville I get the Cat Stevens song
“my lady d'arbanville” stuck in my head.
“my lady d'arbanville” stuck in my head.
What a kick from Russel!
December 6, 2025 at 8:14 PM
What a kick from Russel!
Not to be.
Hope Zeno stays on the sideline and isn’t on comms for this. #BATvMUN
December 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Not to be.
I know!
Fair play.
Big team decision.
Smart in the long run.
Fair play.
Big team decision.
Smart in the long run.
Did... did Reiko just unselfishly pass the ball to Jimmy?? WTF AM I WATCHING
December 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I know!
Fair play.
Big team decision.
Smart in the long run.
Fair play.
Big team decision.
Smart in the long run.
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Pls show solidarity w men seeking asylum with no accommodation + who are forced to sleep in tents in Dublin City centre. A dedicated group of volunteers supporting these men + they need funding for tarpaulin, clothes, snacks + water. Please share this w yr networks. www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/...
Please Support Support homeless men seeking asyl on iDonate
Support homeless men seeking asylum to keep warm this winter from iDonate, the online fundraising people.
www.idonate.ie
December 5, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Pls show solidarity w men seeking asylum with no accommodation + who are forced to sleep in tents in Dublin City centre. A dedicated group of volunteers supporting these men + they need funding for tarpaulin, clothes, snacks + water. Please share this w yr networks. www.idonate.ie/crowdfunder/...
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you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
December 6, 2025 at 3:31 AM
you know how i know im a 44yo dad? how much i laughed at this shit
Very lucky to live in a place with so many great small businesses with great customer service. Sligo really is a gem of a town.
(I did get completely drenched but at least I’m on the bus home now!)
(I did get completely drenched but at least I’m on the bus home now!)
December 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Very lucky to live in a place with so many great small businesses with great customer service. Sligo really is a gem of a town.
(I did get completely drenched but at least I’m on the bus home now!)
(I did get completely drenched but at least I’m on the bus home now!)
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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“Your donations will be going to help children around Ireland, like this brave little boy from Kilkenny who contacted us today”
#latelatetoyshow
#latelatetoyshow
December 5, 2025 at 11:05 PM
“Your donations will be going to help children around Ireland, like this brave little boy from Kilkenny who contacted us today”
#latelatetoyshow
#latelatetoyshow
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Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
December 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Look guys, if the gays can boycott the Eurovision, the very very very least you can do is boycott FIFA
Hear hear!
This month's #WeeDote Award goes to Keelan and Dylan #LateLateToyShow
December 5, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Hear hear!