Dara O'Reilly
@daraor.bsky.social
Gonna have to level with you, I'm not a real architect. I just showed up in this turtleneck and, well, everything spiralled from there.
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This is the first time in history that a County Clare hotelier has kidnapped the leader of another country
January 3, 2026 at 10:05 AM
This is the first time in history that a County Clare hotelier has kidnapped the leader of another country
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Pretending you don’t understand *and* falling over and pretending to be injured? And it’s only the second day of the year. Start as you mean to continue, if guess.
January 2, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Pretending you don’t understand *and* falling over and pretending to be injured? And it’s only the second day of the year. Start as you mean to continue, if guess.
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zero notes whatsoever
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
zero notes whatsoever
Thing is, you CAN make the "economy = household budget" analogy if you like, provided you explain the bond markets as "Imagine taking out a mortgage, but you're immortal, so you can just keep remortgaging forever without ever having to repay the capital."
Steven Keen a man who has modelled this, predicted the outcomes, warned of the 08 crash in 2005 and even saw the dot com crisis long before it happened.
But the more we see our economy like a Household budget nonsens—the more pain well suffer thinking Lib Dems, Tories, Reform or Labour will fix it.
But the more we see our economy like a Household budget nonsens—the more pain well suffer thinking Lib Dems, Tories, Reform or Labour will fix it.
January 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Thing is, you CAN make the "economy = household budget" analogy if you like, provided you explain the bond markets as "Imagine taking out a mortgage, but you're immortal, so you can just keep remortgaging forever without ever having to repay the capital."
A recurring feature of our pundit class is their performative failure to understand something that they actually understand very well indeed.
But can anyone tell me what this bit means? “For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty.”
January 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A recurring feature of our pundit class is their performative failure to understand something that they actually understand very well indeed.
This may be unkind, but saying this about a newly-elected mayor on LITERALLY HIS FIRST DAY IN THE JOB, doesn't seem like a critique being made in good faith.
You're right... a speech is order. But hope it's the last of this kind.
Didn't see a need to already be telling people he's "going to be an example for the whole world". Just govern your city, that's the job.
Didn't see a need to already be telling people he's "going to be an example for the whole world". Just govern your city, that's the job.
January 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
This may be unkind, but saying this about a newly-elected mayor on LITERALLY HIS FIRST DAY IN THE JOB, doesn't seem like a critique being made in good faith.
I think it would be decidedly odd, and positively frowned-upon, if Mr Mamdani decided against giving a speech on the occasion of his inauguration as New York Mayor.
Wish Mamdani all success as Mayor...
But "Hear me Now", "For too long" he's been speechifying every ethnicity and blue collar job title, in the city of New York.
You won... go easy on the media star speeches now, and just govern.
But "Hear me Now", "For too long" he's been speechifying every ethnicity and blue collar job title, in the city of New York.
You won... go easy on the media star speeches now, and just govern.
January 1, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I think it would be decidedly odd, and positively frowned-upon, if Mr Mamdani decided against giving a speech on the occasion of his inauguration as New York Mayor.
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Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Mamdani: For too long, those fluent in the good grammar of civility have deployed decorum to mask agendas of cruelty
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The Labour govt are going to kill a hunger striker to prove how 'ard they are to voters who think they're secret pedo communists.
They have been doing so stochastically with attacks on trans people, migrants, etc - but the brazen directness of this particular state murder is crossing a rubicon.
They have been doing so stochastically with attacks on trans people, migrants, etc - but the brazen directness of this particular state murder is crossing a rubicon.
January 1, 2026 at 10:19 AM
The Labour govt are going to kill a hunger striker to prove how 'ard they are to voters who think they're secret pedo communists.
They have been doing so stochastically with attacks on trans people, migrants, etc - but the brazen directness of this particular state murder is crossing a rubicon.
They have been doing so stochastically with attacks on trans people, migrants, etc - but the brazen directness of this particular state murder is crossing a rubicon.
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what does it mean when the government decides to use the same tactics as right wing astroturfed groups
The UK Government is reviving terrorism charges against Irish rapper Mo Chara, his group Kneecap have said ⬇️
UK Government reviving terrorism charge against Irish rapper, group says
www.thenational.scot
January 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
what does it mean when the government decides to use the same tactics as right wing astroturfed groups
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When there’s an opportunity to bomb their countries or collapse them into ungovernable chaos, they are noble peoples yearning for freedom. When they flee their now violent, anarchic hellhole nations, they become sexually menacing villains hungering for benefits and female flesh.
January 1, 2026 at 9:56 AM
When there’s an opportunity to bomb their countries or collapse them into ungovernable chaos, they are noble peoples yearning for freedom. When they flee their now violent, anarchic hellhole nations, they become sexually menacing villains hungering for benefits and female flesh.
Wow. Big news. Who could have had "Keir Starmer announces relaunch" in their 2026 Bingo Card?
Oh. You did? And you? Oh, you as well?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Oh. You did? And you? Oh, you as well?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Keir Starmer to woo voters and MPs with new year plan to cut cost of living
PM to highlight energy bill and interest rate cuts, plus end to two-child benefit cap, and to invite his MPs to Chequers
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Wow. Big news. Who could have had "Keir Starmer announces relaunch" in their 2026 Bingo Card?
Oh. You did? And you? Oh, you as well?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Oh. You did? And you? Oh, you as well?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I would like to extend my best wishes to all, even the haters and losers, on this special date of New Year's Day.
January 1, 2026 at 12:21 AM
I would like to extend my best wishes to all, even the haters and losers, on this special date of New Year's Day.
In the comments, lots of people are politely and cogently explaining why they personally dislike Starmer, but I'm not sure it'll convince him.
"He's done everything the pundit class has demanded, why is he so unpopular?" is a question that has an obvious, but unpalatable answer...
"He's done everything the pundit class has demanded, why is he so unpopular?" is a question that has an obvious, but unpalatable answer...
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
In the comments, lots of people are politely and cogently explaining why they personally dislike Starmer, but I'm not sure it'll convince him.
"He's done everything the pundit class has demanded, why is he so unpopular?" is a question that has an obvious, but unpalatable answer...
"He's done everything the pundit class has demanded, why is he so unpopular?" is a question that has an obvious, but unpalatable answer...
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This take is more accurate than anything you would read in a mainstream outlet. Yet instead we get open displays of cluelessness or takes that border on performative innocence.
If you hate your own members & voters then don’t be surprised if they hate you back.
Maybe telling your own members & voters they are scum whilst chasing racists who hate you because you’re not as hateful & racist as them isn’t a surefire way to get people to like you
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www.ft.com/content/1995...
Maybe telling your own members & voters they are scum whilst chasing racists who hate you because you’re not as hateful & racist as them isn’t a surefire way to get people to like you
🤔
www.ft.com/content/1995...
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This take is more accurate than anything you would read in a mainstream outlet. Yet instead we get open displays of cluelessness or takes that border on performative innocence.
"I have principles, which is good. YOU strictly adhere to a rigid dogma no matter what new information presents itself, which is bad. It's really very straightforward."
Ah! You’re confusing principles with strict adherence to a rigid dogma no matter what new information presents itself.
Can I introduce you to Corbyn?
Can I introduce you to Corbyn?
December 31, 2025 at 9:48 AM
"I have principles, which is good. YOU strictly adhere to a rigid dogma no matter what new information presents itself, which is bad. It's really very straightforward."
I was at a Suede gig in maybe 1995, where I was slightly distracted by a very tall man standing near the front, making it a little hard to see some parts of the stage without moving my head slightly.
With the benefit of hindsight, this may have been Richard Osman.
With the benefit of hindsight, this may have been Richard Osman.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 30, 2025 at 8:52 AM
I was at a Suede gig in maybe 1995, where I was slightly distracted by a very tall man standing near the front, making it a little hard to see some parts of the stage without moving my head slightly.
With the benefit of hindsight, this may have been Richard Osman.
With the benefit of hindsight, this may have been Richard Osman.
I was standing behind a woman in the queue in Superdrug yesterday, and then I saw her again in Greggs about twenty minutes later. I wasn't actually going into Greggs, just passing.
But still, what are the chances?
But still, what are the chances?
Please quote this with stories of your minor interactions with non-celebrities, e.g. “I once accidentally bumped into a man in the Wellingborough branch of Holland & Barrett”
December 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
I was standing behind a woman in the queue in Superdrug yesterday, and then I saw her again in Greggs about twenty minutes later. I wasn't actually going into Greggs, just passing.
But still, what are the chances?
But still, what are the chances?
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This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 30, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This is true and I was the only one on set excited about it (and playing the song on my phone to blank stares)
I for one hope that after I'm dead someone can benefit from my incredible ass.
At 61 years old, I had lost volume and wanted my younger body back quickly. Donor fat seemed like the best option.
I Got My BBL From a Cadaver
At 61 years old, I had lost volume and wanted my younger body back quickly. Donor fat seemed like the best option.
www.thecut.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I for one hope that after I'm dead someone can benefit from my incredible ass.
I agree wholeheartedly with Jon here. The left need to learn lessons from Corbyn's failures, and Zach Polanski seems to be. For example, unlike Jeremy Corbyn, he seems to have no intention whatsoever in engaging with bad-faith time-wasters who try to tone police him. Which is probably for the best.
I replied to a post by @zackpolanski.bsky.social yesterday, disagreeing with how he'd framed an argument.
The nastiness of his fans towards me since has been staggering.
If the left don't learn lessons from Corbyn's failures, we'll end up with more unnecessary years of right-wing government.
The nastiness of his fans towards me since has been staggering.
If the left don't learn lessons from Corbyn's failures, we'll end up with more unnecessary years of right-wing government.
December 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I agree wholeheartedly with Jon here. The left need to learn lessons from Corbyn's failures, and Zach Polanski seems to be. For example, unlike Jeremy Corbyn, he seems to have no intention whatsoever in engaging with bad-faith time-wasters who try to tone police him. Which is probably for the best.
This is astonishingly moving.
In 2023 I became obsessed with videos of dads in cargo shortswaiting in parking lots during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. So when she came to town, I grabbed a camera and headed down to talk to them. I thought it'd be funny. It turned out to be something else entirely.
youtu.be/R9XN1iOungs?...
youtu.be/R9XN1iOungs?...
I Talked To 50 Dads at the Taylor Swift Eras Tour
YouTube video by DARK WEB | Paul Scheer & Rob Huebel
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This is astonishingly moving.
@iwriteok.bsky.social did a series of his podcast Behind The Bastards about the Dulles brothers, the CIA founder and US Secretary of State in the immediate post-war years. The repeated use of "Foster and Allen"'s various policy and personal disagreements is jarring to the Irish listener.
Foster and Allen, one of the country's best known bands, are marking 50 years in the music business. The midlands duo of Mick Foster and Tony Allen started out in 1975 and rose to national and international fame
Foster and Allen mark 50 years in the music business
Foster and Allen, one of the country's best known bands, are marking 50 years in the music business.
www.rte.ie
December 22, 2025 at 6:35 AM
@iwriteok.bsky.social did a series of his podcast Behind The Bastards about the Dulles brothers, the CIA founder and US Secretary of State in the immediate post-war years. The repeated use of "Foster and Allen"'s various policy and personal disagreements is jarring to the Irish listener.
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Other people the British state allowed to die on hunger strike include a Suffragette and an animal rights activist. They're going to be sitting around watching Love Actually while these people die, and it will not cost them a moment's thought to do so.
December 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Other people the British state allowed to die on hunger strike include a Suffragette and an animal rights activist. They're going to be sitting around watching Love Actually while these people die, and it will not cost them a moment's thought to do so.
I didn't realise it's actually racist to make judgements about public figures based on their actions and public statements, if you haven't met them.
I would like to apologise to Mr Milosevic, and will strive to do better in future.
I would like to apologise to Mr Milosevic, and will strive to do better in future.
So you've met ALL politicians?
Sound a bit dipshit to me
Sound a bit dipshit to me
December 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I didn't realise it's actually racist to make judgements about public figures based on their actions and public statements, if you haven't met them.
I would like to apologise to Mr Milosevic, and will strive to do better in future.
I would like to apologise to Mr Milosevic, and will strive to do better in future.