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Cllr for Lisnasharragh on Belfast City Council. Non-practicing economist. Social Democrat with the emphasis on the Social. he/him
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So Pierre Poilievre is trying to brand Mark Carney, well regarded as one of the smartest and most ethical economic experts in the world, as “sneaky” in new ads. Seriously. Even if he wasn’t obviously wanting so badly to be Trump with the immature name-calling and such… …it’s just so amateurish.

So they removed the black chairman of the Joint Chiefs in the middle of his 4-year tour, without cause, and they're seeking to replace him with a white **retired** Air Force three-star general who lacks the requisite experience as a service chief or combatant commander? Huh, how about that

Side note. There are eight members of the joint chiefs. the chair is black. the CNO (navy) is a woman. the other six are white guys. chair and the cno got fired tonight.

WYOMING: “Thank you, Madam chairman.” “I prefer ‘Mister’ chairman.” “Well you all voted preferred pronouns cannot be compelled speech.”

Target loses 15.7BILLION$$ since ending its DEI initiatives. Keep it up. I'll try a short vid while doing domestic shit in a bit.

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.

“Among the multitude of depravities & war crimes committed by Putin’s army has been the abduction of some 20,000 Ukrainian children…Why hasn’t the US put their release at the top of the list of its negotiating demands?” nypost.com/2025/02/20/o...

This makes the media's inability to just call it a Nazi salute seem even more ridiculous.

Dolly Parton Calls Out Indiana Gov Over Plan to Dump Her Imagination Library

In future generations, when your children and grandchildren look back on this moment, they are not going to ask about the price of eggs. They are going to ask you what you did. Not what you felt. Not what you paid. But what you did. And I want to be able to say I did everything I possibly could.

1. European and UK ministers are still talking as if their biggest potential security problem is a withdrawal of US support. But that is not their biggest potential security problem. It’s that, under Trump, the US will back Putin not just diplomatically but also militarily. 🧵

Who could possibly have predicted that a chaotic tariff and public spending policy might lead to economic worries? Oh yes, most of us.

Shameful stuff.

Short of money Rachel Reeves? Nationalise energy now. Then we all win.

The Eric Adams criminal case raises significant concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and the role of political influence in prosecutions. 💡 The key question: Was there an improper quid pro quo—and if so, will the Court do anything about it?

So. It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year. I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.

The Daily Mail protecting women again. Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault. Not kissing.

Go to sleep to news that one of them was wielding a chainsaw on stage, wake up to news that one of them did yet another Sieg Heil on stage, at what point do people with the power to do something start treating them like they actually believe in the things they're very clearly saying and doing

EXCLUSIVE - The Papua New Guinea Courier's USA correspondent on red pilled despots. Click through to my blog for more... open.substack.com/pub/mrhenrym...

a new approach.

"The university is 'complicit in enabling' sexual misconduct. “I’ve advocated for people who have been harmed, and now I’ve been harmed in the process. I am being disciplined and intimidated by both the institution and him. It’s incredibly stressful.” goodlawproject.org/lse-threaten...

popularresistance.org/berlin-polic...

Threat to pedestrians = drivers Threat to people on bikes = drivers Threat to those using mobility devices = drivers Threat to drivers = drivers We must continue to prioritize drivers.

If, after watching this, you really do wanna find people who got hired despite their complete lack of talent, you don't have to look very far...

Powerful. Tomorrow’s front page of the most influential weekly publication in Germany. “BETRAYED. First Zelensky, Soon Us? The radical departure of the US from its allies.”

Pelosi was right All roads lead to Putin with this guy

And who they didn't like

Ed Davey, "Our closest ally, the United States, is now supporting Russia, removing itself from the defence of Europe and the UK" "We've got to make the defence of our country our top priority"

Can't Let Go: How Misinformation Affects Decision Making www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/insi... "The sheer volume of falsehoods is bound to have an effect on our decision making." "...people more strongly believe previously encountered statements, including false statements."

When even the New York Post has to publish this, you know you fucked up.

nypost.com/2025/02/12/u...

Anthropogenic Global Warming, Coastal Flooding, Saltwater Intrusion, Land Subsidence, Storm Surge, & Sea Level Rise 🧵 The ocean has risen some 80 mm (over 3") since 2000 (all of that rise is on the ledger of human activities [from Slangen et al 2016]). www.nature.com/articles/ncl...

share.newsbreak.com/bme4kx29 How sad. Indiana wants to stop free books for kids. #FUINDIANA

This is really something

Home after surgery, despite pressures on #NHS care I received was outstanding Reform hate the team of Drs, anaesthetist, nurses & nursing assistants who treated me- Indian, African, Filipino, French, Romanian, German a few Brits My op wouldn’t have happened without them, I love them❤️& hate Reform❗️

🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot. REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!

“Toronto’s bike-lane expansion program is going full steam ahead despite the Doug Ford provincial government’s legislation limiting the city’s powers. According to a new proposal, city staff are recommending a $28.5-million project to build over 12 kilometres of new bike lanes.” Good. Keep going.

President Elon Musk holding court with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In what universe does MAGA think our Founding Fathers wanted to have this unelected billionaire meeting with world leaders in the White House?

and who ever created this wins the internet

Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors. I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.

Every expert in vaccines gets their children vaccinated. Every one. That tells you something very important.

Companies behind Great Britain’s gas pipes and power lines pocketed £3.9bn "excess profits” over the past four years after Ofgem misjudged their costs. Will we get a refund - no chance. Ofgem doesn't protect people. Need customer elected directors on the boards of all utilities.

Labour government's view that we can somehow operate as if this was business as usual with the US is either ridiculously naive or extremely dangerous

tRump is still spreading their lies about Social Security Benefits. No, Donald, 150-Year-Olds Aren’t Collecting Social Security Benefits www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

Agree. Definitely worth a read.