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It is clear now that America is no longer to be relied on to lead the world in relation to peace, at least. Europe needs to stand strong together.

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“This is how authoritarianism works—not just through direct government action but through the creation of an environment where speaking up feels too costly.” newrepublic.com/article/1906...

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Sky arts playing The Great Dictator right now is so on point #skyarts #Sky #dictator

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Word of the day is ‘arsle’ (19th century): to have a distinct sense of going backwards.

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Feels pointless to highlight these savage attacks on Palestinians other than to point to the fact in the future that everyone knew about them throughout. And few people with any power did anything to stop it. None successfully.

submitted 24 days ago • 2 comments

"If freedom is to survive and prosper, it will require the sacrifice, the effort and the thoughtful attention of every citizen." JFK

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Forthcoming from @kimecurran.bsky.social is The Morrigan - a modern retelling of Irish myth, published by @michaeljbooks.bsky.social on 6th Feb. You can WIN a proof copy - Just follow and repost this! Competition ends 16/01 ( IRELAND, EU & UK). Preorder the book here - thebookshop.ie/kim-curran-t...

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Twelve Bogs of Christmas 🎄 3. Clara Bog SAC, Co. Offaly Clara Bog is Ireland's largest raised bog at 464 hectares. The bog was once much larger, but cutting and reclamation for agriculture has greatly diminished this peatland. I have a lot to say about this bog - so much so that I plan on...

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The South Midlands branch of the Irish patchwork society have an exhibition on at Mayfair library in Kilkenny city at the moment. Well worth a visit. #SpéirGhorm

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Seriously, someone needs to get knitting Patrick Kielty some Christmas jumpers for next year!! @thelatelateshow.bsky.social #latelatetoyshow

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Are Christmas Jumpers not a thing anymore? #latelatetoyshow

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Oh I like the set! ##thelatelatetoyshow

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Am I reading Dublin central figures right that McDonald/SF vote is down approx 3k votes from 2020? And Hutch got 3K votes. Is this a straight transfer from SF to Hutch? #GE24

submitted 95 days ago • 4 comments

Is @gavreilly.com doing a spreadsheet???

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20% of second preference vote goes to FF and FG, with SF at 17%, Exit Poll suggests | Follow #Election24 live updates here rte.ie/b/1483674

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