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As Terry Pratchett regularly highlighted, "privilege" means "private law". One rule for me and another for you.
O' Callaghan is working hard to exacerbate that inequality and hurt those who effectively live and contribute as second class citizens in Ireland. It's just plain racism #spéirgorm
O' Callaghan is working hard to exacerbate that inequality and hurt those who effectively live and contribute as second class citizens in Ireland. It's just plain racism #spéirgorm
Citizenship a privilege, says minister ahead of overhaul
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said "citizenship is a privilege, not a right" ahead of new rules for people seeking Irish citizenship.
www.rte.ie
September 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
As Terry Pratchett regularly highlighted, "privilege" means "private law". One rule for me and another for you.
O' Callaghan is working hard to exacerbate that inequality and hurt those who effectively live and contribute as second class citizens in Ireland. It's just plain racism #spéirgorm
O' Callaghan is working hard to exacerbate that inequality and hurt those who effectively live and contribute as second class citizens in Ireland. It's just plain racism #spéirgorm
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While rightwing media nods approvingly at the prejudiced outcry in Piddington, a RNLI station has to close because of white British thuggery and threats. This is where the constantly toxic obsession with immigration leads. To racist, flag-wielding vigilantism that ruins this country for everyone.
RNLI closes Portsmouth lifeboat station after threats from thugs
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
RNLI closes Portsmouth lifeboat station after huge anti-migrant protests
RNLI volunteers were branded ‘traitors’ after bringing migrants ashore
www.independent.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
While rightwing media nods approvingly at the prejudiced outcry in Piddington, a RNLI station has to close because of white British thuggery and threats. This is where the constantly toxic obsession with immigration leads. To racist, flag-wielding vigilantism that ruins this country for everyone.
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I remember outrage about Just Stop Oil blocking a street, just in case an ambulance had to drive down it. Not because an ambulance was prevented from doing so, you understand. Just the abstract idea that one might have to.
Lifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right action
Lifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right action
RNLI facility had been affected by attempts by activists to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel
A lifeboat station on the south coast of England near the spot where far-right activists tried to stop asylum seekers landing has been forced to temporarily close, it has emerged.
The station in Portsmouth shut after it and other sites run by the RNLI were targeted by people objecting to the lifeboat charity going to the aid of people trying to get to the UK on small boats. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 1:06 PM
I remember outrage about Just Stop Oil blocking a street, just in case an ambulance had to drive down it. Not because an ambulance was prevented from doing so, you understand. Just the abstract idea that one might have to.
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thank god we solved clean water, air, food supplies, housing, employment, childcare, medical care, and education
The Gates Foundation has pledged to spend at least $1 billion over the next two years to expand global access to A.I. and help “narrow gaps between the richest and poorest rather than widening them.”
Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality
Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.
nyti.ms
September 15, 2026 at 2:54 PM
thank god we solved clean water, air, food supplies, housing, employment, childcare, medical care, and education
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For the past few decades:
Liberals: "It is absolutely absurd for [marginalised group] to expect anything in return for their vote, get serious you unicorn wanting mentally ill children."
Also liberals: "We have to pander to white fiscally conservative bigots or we'll lose!"
Liberals: "It is absolutely absurd for [marginalised group] to expect anything in return for their vote, get serious you unicorn wanting mentally ill children."
Also liberals: "We have to pander to white fiscally conservative bigots or we'll lose!"
September 13, 2026 at 10:13 AM
For the past few decades:
Liberals: "It is absolutely absurd for [marginalised group] to expect anything in return for their vote, get serious you unicorn wanting mentally ill children."
Also liberals: "We have to pander to white fiscally conservative bigots or we'll lose!"
Liberals: "It is absolutely absurd for [marginalised group] to expect anything in return for their vote, get serious you unicorn wanting mentally ill children."
Also liberals: "We have to pander to white fiscally conservative bigots or we'll lose!"
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Tr0mp: "There should be a united Ireland'
Pundits: "Wow. What a statement. What does this mean? Do we have America's support for a united Ireland? Is it a dig a Burnham? It is a tactic for mid-term votes?"
Tr0mp 2 days ago "I was pulled from the rubble of 9/11"
Pundits: "Wow. What a statement. What does this mean? Do we have America's support for a united Ireland? Is it a dig a Burnham? It is a tactic for mid-term votes?"
Tr0mp 2 days ago "I was pulled from the rubble of 9/11"
September 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Tr0mp: "There should be a united Ireland'
Pundits: "Wow. What a statement. What does this mean? Do we have America's support for a united Ireland? Is it a dig a Burnham? It is a tactic for mid-term votes?"
Tr0mp 2 days ago "I was pulled from the rubble of 9/11"
Pundits: "Wow. What a statement. What does this mean? Do we have America's support for a united Ireland? Is it a dig a Burnham? It is a tactic for mid-term votes?"
Tr0mp 2 days ago "I was pulled from the rubble of 9/11"
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Not so smug about the believability of them continuing to build Jurassic Parks now are we
September 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Not so smug about the believability of them continuing to build Jurassic Parks now are we
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If you would like to add your voice to tens of thousands of people thanking RNLI volunteers for their work, 38 Degrees have organised this open letter to express public support (at a time when a hateful fringe have been intimidating & abusing RNLI volunteers)
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
act.38degrees.org.uk
September 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
If you would like to add your voice to tens of thousands of people thanking RNLI volunteers for their work, 38 Degrees have organised this open letter to express public support (at a time when a hateful fringe have been intimidating & abusing RNLI volunteers)
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
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a CEO can say literally anything in this country and it’s treated as news. it doesn’t matter if it’s remotely true.
September 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM
a CEO can say literally anything in this country and it’s treated as news. it doesn’t matter if it’s remotely true.
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We are constantly told that it is the working classes that are railing against migration in Ireland and two of the most vocal voices for harsh immigration controls, Jim O'Callaghan and Michael McDowell, are from what has to be one of the wealthiest constituencies in Ireland...
September 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
We are constantly told that it is the working classes that are railing against migration in Ireland and two of the most vocal voices for harsh immigration controls, Jim O'Callaghan and Michael McDowell, are from what has to be one of the wealthiest constituencies in Ireland...
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CDC’s 9/11 world trade center health program was one of the first things this regime purged. just something to remember when republicans get really into the performative nationalism this week
New York Republicans scold Trump for CDC cuts that affect 9/11 responders
Critics say the Trump administrations cuts to CDC staff will negatively affect a health fund for 9/11 first responders.
abcnews.com
September 8, 2026 at 1:49 PM
CDC’s 9/11 world trade center health program was one of the first things this regime purged. just something to remember when republicans get really into the performative nationalism this week
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this is exactly what i think the “ai will end humanity” talk coming from silicon valley execs is all about. selling cybersecurity measures to protect you from what they might unleash
EXCLUSIVE: Sam Altman met with top power utilities to discuss ways to secure the electrical grid.
He also offered one possible solution to the cybersecurity risks: OpenAI’s own cyber services.
He also offered one possible solution to the cybersecurity risks: OpenAI’s own cyber services.
Sam Altman pitches utilities on AI grid defense
The previously unreported meetings have come as utility companies grapple the risks posed to the grid by autonomous hacks.
www.politico.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:15 PM
this is exactly what i think the “ai will end humanity” talk coming from silicon valley execs is all about. selling cybersecurity measures to protect you from what they might unleash
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Sometimes I feel old for remembering when the tech industry’s primary product wasn’t death threats
September 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Sometimes I feel old for remembering when the tech industry’s primary product wasn’t death threats
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It is noticeable that whenever the Irish government says it wants to become more like our European neighbours it's never about things like rent controls, tenant rights, workers rights, public health care and always about thinks like the border regime and militarisation...
September 7, 2026 at 10:50 PM
It is noticeable that whenever the Irish government says it wants to become more like our European neighbours it's never about things like rent controls, tenant rights, workers rights, public health care and always about thinks like the border regime and militarisation...
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This. 100% this. I really think the public don't fully know how addicted politicans, spads, and pol corrs are to social media, particularly Twitter and Facebook.
Who the fuck are the government listening to that they think there's a huge outcry against new citizens or the process to citizenship?
This reeks of Twitter poisoned fools
This reeks of Twitter poisoned fools
September 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
This. 100% this. I really think the public don't fully know how addicted politicans, spads, and pol corrs are to social media, particularly Twitter and Facebook.
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I am shocked, shocked
Management at Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has identified suspected fraud at three greyhound stadiums that has resulted in estimated losses of €60,000
Greyhound Racing Ireland identifies suspected €60,000 fraud at three greyhound stadiums
Management at Greyhound Racing Ireland (GRI) has identified suspected fraud at three greyhound stadiums that has resulted in estimated losses of €60,000.
www.independent.ie
September 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I am shocked, shocked
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Once again, the biggest problem with violent far right thugs making our streets dangerous is not that they might not vote Labour.
September 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Once again, the biggest problem with violent far right thugs making our streets dangerous is not that they might not vote Labour.
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picking a side in a face off between street fash and the RNLI is not fucking Sophie's Choice, it's strawberry ice cream or a bucket of shit. and the Home Office go for the bucket every time.
September 6, 2026 at 10:21 PM
picking a side in a face off between street fash and the RNLI is not fucking Sophie's Choice, it's strawberry ice cream or a bucket of shit. and the Home Office go for the bucket every time.
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I sincerely believe the fight to avoid a return to full-fat fascism is over without ever having started. Bc the Sensible Moderates of the political media class decided, long ago, it wasn't in the interests of their careers or bank balances to oppose the fash. So instead they capitulated. Instantly
Marine Le Pen I rated at 68% to win in a final round run off. AfD are in the driving seat in Germany. The UK has regular fascist street mobilisations. When will centrists decide it is time to act against fascism?
September 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
I sincerely believe the fight to avoid a return to full-fat fascism is over without ever having started. Bc the Sensible Moderates of the political media class decided, long ago, it wasn't in the interests of their careers or bank balances to oppose the fash. So instead they capitulated. Instantly
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As a relatively new Irish Citizen, this is so disappointing. It smacks of some surface-level attempt to look tough on immigration.
If you haven't a parent or grandparent, getting citizenship is difficult, time consuming and often very expensive already. This is lousy politics.
If you haven't a parent or grandparent, getting citizenship is difficult, time consuming and often very expensive already. This is lousy politics.
Planned changes to Irish citizenship requirements will ensure that new citizens have an “understanding” of the country and its values, the Taoiseach has said. jrnl.ie/7154915
September 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
As a relatively new Irish Citizen, this is so disappointing. It smacks of some surface-level attempt to look tough on immigration.
If you haven't a parent or grandparent, getting citizenship is difficult, time consuming and often very expensive already. This is lousy politics.
If you haven't a parent or grandparent, getting citizenship is difficult, time consuming and often very expensive already. This is lousy politics.
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Because in a history course, my job is to teach students how to read sources themselves, how to analyze them themselves, how to write about them and craft arguments themselves.
It's like you're asking a personal trainer to include a fork lift as part of the free weights routine.
It's like you're asking a personal trainer to include a fork lift as part of the free weights routine.
September 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Because in a history course, my job is to teach students how to read sources themselves, how to analyze them themselves, how to write about them and craft arguments themselves.
It's like you're asking a personal trainer to include a fork lift as part of the free weights routine.
It's like you're asking a personal trainer to include a fork lift as part of the free weights routine.
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Are they really this short sighted? Rich parents are turning on AI, it's just a flavor of screen time to them now, so Harvard's entire value proposition for recruiting the class of 2031 is that they still teach elite youngsters how to write without computer.
“Harvard faculty in the humanities and social sciences expressed broad concern over an email Harvard College Dean David J. Deming sent students Wednesday suggesting that artificial intelligence be integrated into ‘writing-intensive’ courses.”
Harvard Humanities Faculty Push Back on Deming’s Call for AI Use in Writing Courses | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard faculty in the humanities and social sciences expressed broad concern over an email Harvard College Dean David J. Deming sent students Wednesday suggesting that artificial intelligence be inte...
www.thecrimson.com
September 5, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Are they really this short sighted? Rich parents are turning on AI, it's just a flavor of screen time to them now, so Harvard's entire value proposition for recruiting the class of 2031 is that they still teach elite youngsters how to write without computer.
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Because New Yorkers deserve to know that their kids will receive a high-quality education. They deserve to know that their children’s data won’t be mined by Big Tech. And they deserve to know that their children’s growth won’t be compromised for a corporation’s bottom line.
September 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Because New Yorkers deserve to know that their kids will receive a high-quality education. They deserve to know that their children’s data won’t be mined by Big Tech. And they deserve to know that their children’s growth won’t be compromised for a corporation’s bottom line.
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Technology being everywhere doesn’t mean it belongs everywhere. The tech industry wants us to believe that AI in early education is not only inevitable, but necessary. We don't see it that way. This week, we announced a moratorium on generative AI for public school students in 2-K to 8th grade.
September 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Technology being everywhere doesn’t mean it belongs everywhere. The tech industry wants us to believe that AI in early education is not only inevitable, but necessary. We don't see it that way. This week, we announced a moratorium on generative AI for public school students in 2-K to 8th grade.