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I’d give a penny for the thoughts of the 89 million US citizens who could have, but did not vote in the 2024 Presidential election. Happy?

The new DEI… Discrimination Exclusion Inequality

Just saying hello…. Or heil if you prefer.

Fascists falling out.. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

King Trump: ‘Trump is trying to turn the presidency into the dominant branch of gov’t. How far will his campaign go before he is checked & where it will leave the Republic & the fundamental character of the US; his opponents warn he is wrecking the federal gov’t.’ www.economist.com/leaders/2025...

UK 🇬🇧 public overall per YouGov 89% 👎 for Putin. (Only 4% 👍 …old Farage again. ) 73% 👎 for Trump. ( 22% 👍. (Ditto + Truss & Co) 64% 👍 for Zelensky (16% 👎. (Ditto)

‘For 3 years Ukraine has endured an air & land assault; a bloody war of attrition; missiles, drones, glide bombs; summary executions. Now a new front has opened, this time, from the West [following] Donald Trump’s brazen overtures towards Russia’. www.economist.com/europe/2025/...

I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes

I never thought I would live to see such a day. The US abandons an ally to its fate at the hands of fascist Russia. Europe must stand firm & united. Trump is a threat to humanity.

John Major, former UK PM condemned Vance as hypocritical & “not statesmanlike” for lecturing Europe on free speech while “cuddling” Russia. Democracy is threatened. It’s been in decline for years. An ugly nationalism is growing from the intolerant right.’

It’s not going well for a very tired looking @ShamrockRovers Half time 1-0

The Vance speech: ‘Full of laughable hypocrisy, distorted portraits of European democracy and insensitivity to Europe’s trauma with fascism, but for what it said about the chasm in values between most in Europe & the Trump administration, it was hard to overlook. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

Lemn Sissay! What an extraordinary & brilliant human being! @Tommedian

I’ll need a more literate endorsement of something than that it is ‘iconic and/or awesome’ before watching. Too many things are described as ‘iconic and/or awesome’ that aren’t ‘iconic and/or awesome’.

Back in business!

Molde FC 0 Shamrock Rovers 1. Sensational 1st leg win by the Dubliners in Norway in the European Conference Cup. Rovers’ 16 yr old Michael Noonan becomes the youngest ever Euro scorer. ☘️🟢⚪️

Lasting peace in Ukraine requires European role in talks, leaders say after Trump calls with Putin, Zelenskiy

‘It is a certainty that Trump will over-reach & when he does, it will be up to ordinary, moral people to come together to strengthen the best antidote to his brain-corroding power addiction: the decency of careful, rule-based political & legal governance.’ www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

‘China Labour Watch (NY), has investigated labour abuses in Chinese supply chains for 20 yrs is now on the verge of collapse. 90% of its funds come from the US gov’t. Since the Trump freeze on foreign aid it has had to halt most of its work & lay off staff. ’ www.economist.com/china/2025/0...

Ireland’s cricketers register a third Test win in a row with a 63 run defeat of Zimbabwe! Well played you boys in green! ☘️🏏

Donal Lenihan describes it as a stat ‘for the nerds’. So the nerds among you will be intrigued to know that, for the first time in its 150 year history, Ireland rugby today fielded a squad with over 1200 caps: 1220 in fact! ☘️🏉

Still raining in Bulawayo, & Irelands shot at another Test victory is being washed away! ☘️🏏

This is a very interesting piece & much more research along these lines will be important. Working from home has benefits & also a downside; for both workers & the enterprise. The task will be to get the balance right. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

I made a ‘brave prediction’ yesterday that ☘️ would get over the line v Zimbabwe 🏏Sadly, it may be foiled by the weather. It’s raining in Bulawayo! (There might be a song in that!). @ZimCricketv trail @cricketireland by 221 runs having lost 4 wickets! ☘️🏏

DuPont faux pas! @EnglandRugby v @FranceRugby 🏉

Lots of great rugby this weekend. But let’s start with the big one!! Gorey RFC v Newbridge RFC. Towns Cup

‘The International Criminal Ct stands firmly by its personnel, & pledges to continue providing justice & hope to millions of innocent victims of atrocities across the world,” It urged its 125 member states “to stand united” for justice and human rights.’ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

A dancer in the flame…

Since nobody voted to Make America Poor Again, maybe ordinary Americans will soon tire of this. But Brexit showed that voters’ reaction to realising they’ve been had is often to double down, because it’s too painful to think they have brought this on themselves.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

‘With zero evidence, the US president turned a terrible tragedy into another episode of the culture wars that he is intent on provoking. This includes not just diversity & inclusion, but most forms of regulation, including environmental rules & the green agenda.’ www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Wales willing to have a go but too ponderous, too predictable. Apart from not being remotely good enough. 🏉 Six Nations.

It’s possible, but hardly believable that this Wales Rugby performance is a true reflection of how terrible they are. Very sad. 🏉🏉

Trump’s plan to destroy the US economy. Well under way. Hard to be sympathetic to the plight of those who voted for him/it. Enjoy! #Tarrific.

Companies that are diverse, equitable & inclusive were better able to respond to challenges, win top talent & meet the needs of varied customer bases. The focus on equity & inclusion helped minimise employee turnover, reducing costs of hiring & training.’

Quite a win! Leinster 36-12. Stormers 🔵🏉

Leinster beginning to morph into Harlem Globetrotters mode. Majestic passing. 29-7 🔵🏉

This will be a cracker! On BBC2 this evening. (25/01). Two legends. Songsmiths James Taylor and Carole King.