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Josephine 🇱🇰 🇮🇪
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Retired emergency doctor. Belfast resident, mother of three, Irish national.
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When I started school, my mum told me that if I didn't want to look pretty I'd have to be a doctor.It was the best career advice I ever had.
The underlying problem In American-Chinese relations is America's desire to dominate, as personified by Donald Trump. I propose a different model, in which both countries are equal and both can prosper.
September 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Harland & Wolff is a loyalist stronghold. Catholics were never allowed to work there. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Harland and Wolff: UK warship to be largely built in Spain as Belfast yard 'not ready'
The majority of the construction of one of the three Royal Navy ships will now take place in Spain.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 18, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Would you pay double for a cup of tea? Neither would I, but it can be a master of snobbery.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s tariffs have hurt tea exports to the US, says Fortnum & Mason boss
Tom Athron says stricter rules on country of origin and end of ‘de minimis’ exemptions are up and sales down
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The English were the only ones stupid enough to privatise water. None of the devolved assemblies gave the bill legislative assent. They deserve to pay more because they kept voting for Thatcher, again and again. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK public has paid £200bn to shareholders of key industries since privatisation
Analysis reveals ‘privatisation premium’ of £250 per household per year paid to owners of water, rail, bus, energy and mail services since 2010
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
When I started school, my mum told me that if I didn't want to look pretty I'd have to be a doctor.It was the best career advice I ever had.
September 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
A square jaw and an unusually deep voice are classic symptoms of heavy testosterone use.
September 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Trump will use Charlie Kirk's murder to consolidate his power, just like Hitler used the Reichstag Fire.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVbo...
IHIP News: Trump to STRIP OUR CIVIL RIGHTS Away After Charlie Kirk Murder?!
YouTube video by I've Had It
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Trump will use the murder of Charlie Kirk to consolidate his power, just as Hitler used the burning of the Reichstag.
September 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Portrush is a small seaside resort town on the north coast of County Antrim, Northern Ireland. So why did the Orange Order organise a massive parade there? Because of the Open Championship golf tournament being held there. Golf fans were bewildered. www.irishnews.com/news/norther...
Controversial loyalist parade at Open golf tournament not marked as ‘sensitive’ by authorities
83 loyalist bands expected to take part in Saturday’s parade
www.irishnews.com
July 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Trump's state visit will take place when parliament is in recess. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
King Charles schedules Trump state visit for when UK parliament is in recess
Buckingham Palace to host US president during party conferences removing chance of Commons address
www.theguardian.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Too many Americans think that Trump is going to save them, or at least not fuck them over. The stupidity in the USA is overwhelming.
July 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The American healthcare system is the triumph of capitalism. www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1RS...
Why Private Equity Is Buying Hospitals & Shutting Them Down
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
www.youtube.com
July 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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June 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"I don’t want to use an example of Hiroshima… but that was essentially the same thing that ended that war", Trump has a remarkable way with words.
June 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Tuk tuk drivers in Sri Lanka can make more money hiring out their vehicles to tourists. www.bbc.co.uk/travel/artic...
The self-drive tuk-tuks transforming travel in Sri Lanka
A local startup is helping travellers experience Sri Lanka like a local – and changing lives in the process.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM