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So, for Christmas the Irish government have gifted us;
- additional state surveillance in the form of facial recognition legislation and announced internet surveillance regulation.
- gutted the Occupied Territories Bill.
But, they have ensured our drinking water remains polluted with nitrates.
- additional state surveillance in the form of facial recognition legislation and announced internet surveillance regulation.
- gutted the Occupied Territories Bill.
But, they have ensured our drinking water remains polluted with nitrates.
The Govt have announced they plan to pass the Facial Recognition Technology Bill through the Dáil on the last sitting day before Christmas. They’ve also removed most of the safeguards the legislation had at earlier stages and widened the scope of use.
Basically stuffing coal down all our chimneys
Basically stuffing coal down all our chimneys
December 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
So, for Christmas the Irish government have gifted us;
- additional state surveillance in the form of facial recognition legislation and announced internet surveillance regulation.
- gutted the Occupied Territories Bill.
But, they have ensured our drinking water remains polluted with nitrates.
- additional state surveillance in the form of facial recognition legislation and announced internet surveillance regulation.
- gutted the Occupied Territories Bill.
But, they have ensured our drinking water remains polluted with nitrates.
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The lion is so fucking scared and concerned, some might say the lion feels betrayed by his own heart
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The lion is so fucking scared and concerned, some might say the lion feels betrayed by his own heart
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There are lots of patches of Ireland that are nominally County/Province A but their vibes are profoundly County/Province B.
Arklow is far more Wexfordy than Wicklowish.
Louth feels more Ulster than Leinster.
And there are certain parts of Westmeath that are to the east of certain parts of Meath.
Arklow is far more Wexfordy than Wicklowish.
Louth feels more Ulster than Leinster.
And there are certain parts of Westmeath that are to the east of certain parts of Meath.
Where I live is definitely in Kilkenny but spiritually it’s part of Laois
September 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
There are lots of patches of Ireland that are nominally County/Province A but their vibes are profoundly County/Province B.
Arklow is far more Wexfordy than Wicklowish.
Louth feels more Ulster than Leinster.
And there are certain parts of Westmeath that are to the east of certain parts of Meath.
Arklow is far more Wexfordy than Wicklowish.
Louth feels more Ulster than Leinster.
And there are certain parts of Westmeath that are to the east of certain parts of Meath.
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"But now we shall both surely drown", said Sultana.
"lol" said Corbyn, "Imao".
"lol" said Corbyn, "Imao".
September 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
"But now we shall both surely drown", said Sultana.
"lol" said Corbyn, "Imao".
"lol" said Corbyn, "Imao".
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Let's be clear all those indies were absolutely right to flee this shit
September 1, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Let's be clear all those indies were absolutely right to flee this shit
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Israel has assassinated the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza, Netanyahu's government carried out the assassination after the team of journalists spent months reporting on Israeli war crimes, collecting daily evidence of ongoing atrocities.
August 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Israel has assassinated the entire Al Jazeera team in Gaza, Netanyahu's government carried out the assassination after the team of journalists spent months reporting on Israeli war crimes, collecting daily evidence of ongoing atrocities.
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Irish folk (and others who were living here at the time), what events/stories/incidents would you include in an essential guide to the Celtic Tiger if you were trying to describe it for those who didn't experience it? It's for a (possible) thing 😀 #speirgorm
August 4, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Irish folk (and others who were living here at the time), what events/stories/incidents would you include in an essential guide to the Celtic Tiger if you were trying to describe it for those who didn't experience it? It's for a (possible) thing 😀 #speirgorm
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The editors who published this should go straight to The Hague. I mean literally, according to the terms of international law such as it exists.
August 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The editors who published this should go straight to The Hague. I mean literally, according to the terms of international law such as it exists.
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According to Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov, since the 3rd Brigade was reorganized into a corps, losses of units have dropped by half, even as combat intensity has grown. He credits the change to increased trust in leadership, better tactics, organization and reporting
July 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
According to Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov, since the 3rd Brigade was reorganized into a corps, losses of units have dropped by half, even as combat intensity has grown. He credits the change to increased trust in leadership, better tactics, organization and reporting
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From crusader kings 3
July 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
From crusader kings 3
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i think the big middle event between george floyd protests and covid that accelerated this hard right turn in elite circles was tech employees using slack to stage walk-outs and force concessions from management. tech bosses got a first whiff of organized labor's power and started reading mein kampf
Only in America could a white man with a current net worth of $2 billion see himself as part of a victimized group. 🤦♂️
July 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
i think the big middle event between george floyd protests and covid that accelerated this hard right turn in elite circles was tech employees using slack to stage walk-outs and force concessions from management. tech bosses got a first whiff of organized labor's power and started reading mein kampf
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you guys seen the anime pervert slop they allow on steam now? ridiculous. and they have isekai sex boutique too!
June 26, 2025 at 9:56 AM
you guys seen the anime pervert slop they allow on steam now? ridiculous. and they have isekai sex boutique too!
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if you are old enough to remember, at all, what was going on during the run-up to iraq, and fall for it again now, you are either vile beyond repair or such an enormous mark that you should be locked in a mcdonald's playplace for your own personal safety
June 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
if you are old enough to remember, at all, what was going on during the run-up to iraq, and fall for it again now, you are either vile beyond repair or such an enormous mark that you should be locked in a mcdonald's playplace for your own personal safety
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Wanted to show you this post in English because it’s so good and we truly are a global village
June 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Wanted to show you this post in English because it’s so good and we truly are a global village
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It is really really sinking in for me the degree to which LLMs are the ultimate expression of right wing anti-intellectualism. Its proponents are literally mocking the idea that anyone would ever want to learn anything, know anything, develop any actual skill, or have a thought of their own.
June 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It is really really sinking in for me the degree to which LLMs are the ultimate expression of right wing anti-intellectualism. Its proponents are literally mocking the idea that anyone would ever want to learn anything, know anything, develop any actual skill, or have a thought of their own.
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The only reason I finished Ulysses is because 1) there was no internet, 2) I was stranded in Cape Cod with no money and no other books in English. I'll do a lot to avoid boredom. #Bloomsday #SpéirGhorm
June 16, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The only reason I finished Ulysses is because 1) there was no internet, 2) I was stranded in Cape Cod with no money and no other books in English. I'll do a lot to avoid boredom. #Bloomsday #SpéirGhorm
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I'll always appreciate the beauty of the old Irish song "Go on Home British Soldiers". I played it in Syria to a friend who immediately vibed with it. I suspect many L.A. residents will too.
Nothing more natural than seeing an armed stranger and asking, "have you got no fucking home of your own?"
Nothing more natural than seeing an armed stranger and asking, "have you got no fucking home of your own?"
June 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I'll always appreciate the beauty of the old Irish song "Go on Home British Soldiers". I played it in Syria to a friend who immediately vibed with it. I suspect many L.A. residents will too.
Nothing more natural than seeing an armed stranger and asking, "have you got no fucking home of your own?"
Nothing more natural than seeing an armed stranger and asking, "have you got no fucking home of your own?"
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Pretty dramatic day in Russia: Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked four Russia air bases, destroying a significant number of strategic bombers and radar planes. (Tu-95s, Tu-22, A-50)
Russian milbloggers are furious. One calls it a "black day," another says they need to nuke Kyiv.
Russian milbloggers are furious. One calls it a "black day," another says they need to nuke Kyiv.
June 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Pretty dramatic day in Russia: Ukrainian drones have reportedly attacked four Russia air bases, destroying a significant number of strategic bombers and radar planes. (Tu-95s, Tu-22, A-50)
Russian milbloggers are furious. One calls it a "black day," another says they need to nuke Kyiv.
Russian milbloggers are furious. One calls it a "black day," another says they need to nuke Kyiv.
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A world historical crime, taking place in full view, with the perpetrators so convinced of their impunity that they can brag about genocidal intent, and it’s hard not to agree with their calculation that no one will stop them and no one will be held accountable
Gaza will be entirely destroyed, Israeli minister says
Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians will ‘leave in great numbers to third countries’, raising fears of ethnic cleansing
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A world historical crime, taking place in full view, with the perpetrators so convinced of their impunity that they can brag about genocidal intent, and it’s hard not to agree with their calculation that no one will stop them and no one will be held accountable
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(condescendingly) Maybe learn something. Maybe read the wikipedia summary of a book sometime
May 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
(condescendingly) Maybe learn something. Maybe read the wikipedia summary of a book sometime