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Late to this, excellent piece and factual rebuttal of John Collison’s ‘how to get Ireland moving’ by @andrewlrjackson.bsky.social
we should never take democracy or the rule of law for granted – they must be nurtured and defended by each generation…
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
we should never take democracy or the rule of law for granted – they must be nurtured and defended by each generation…
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Late to this, excellent piece and factual rebuttal of John Collison’s ‘how to get Ireland moving’ by @andrewlrjackson.bsky.social
we should never take democracy or the rule of law for granted – they must be nurtured and defended by each generation…
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
we should never take democracy or the rule of law for granted – they must be nurtured and defended by each generation…
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
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It will cost you nothing to share my work but it could change my year!
Tis' the season for sales and corporate greed, I am just your friendly neighborhood LOI guy, a one man band making work about things we all love.
You know where I am if you need any seasonal gifts 😇
Tis' the season for sales and corporate greed, I am just your friendly neighborhood LOI guy, a one man band making work about things we all love.
You know where I am if you need any seasonal gifts 😇
Hi, I'm Barry an artist from Ireland ⚽☘️
I drew that thing you like. A life long League of Ireland truther and enjoyer of old stadiums. Available for commissions in 2025, Lets work together 🤝
Portfolio: barrymasterson.com
Shop: shop.barrymasterson.com
Email: hello@barrymasterson.com
I drew that thing you like. A life long League of Ireland truther and enjoyer of old stadiums. Available for commissions in 2025, Lets work together 🤝
Portfolio: barrymasterson.com
Shop: shop.barrymasterson.com
Email: hello@barrymasterson.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It will cost you nothing to share my work but it could change my year!
Tis' the season for sales and corporate greed, I am just your friendly neighborhood LOI guy, a one man band making work about things we all love.
You know where I am if you need any seasonal gifts 😇
Tis' the season for sales and corporate greed, I am just your friendly neighborhood LOI guy, a one man band making work about things we all love.
You know where I am if you need any seasonal gifts 😇
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🙋🏻♀️ If anyone wants to factcheck his “red tape” concerns, I’ve 30+ years in the ecosystem of Irish construction regulation & procurement
A briefing for the Taoiseach ahead of a 'fireside chat' with Stripe warned the company’s co-founder billionaire John Collison was likely to be critical of Ireland’s 'red tape'.
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than 25 pages for the one-on-one meeting jrnl.ie/6883478
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than 25 pages for the one-on-one meeting jrnl.ie/6883478
Stripe billionaire would likely be critical of Ireland's 'red tape', Taoiseach warned ahead of chat
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than twenty-five pages for the pre-arranged one-on-one ‘fireside chat’ between him and John Collison.
jrnl.ie
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
🙋🏻♀️ If anyone wants to factcheck his “red tape” concerns, I’ve 30+ years in the ecosystem of Irish construction regulation & procurement
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Labour will take money away from literally anyone except actual rich people, it seems.
"reeves to unveil £600m raid on foreign student university fees"
keep going gang! one of these unhinged plans is bound to pay off eventually!! (does not pay off and everything is on fire)
keep going gang! one of these unhinged plans is bound to pay off eventually!! (does not pay off and everything is on fire)
November 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Labour will take money away from literally anyone except actual rich people, it seems.
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Here's your fucking engagement. Bot farms in russia and elsewhere.
November 23, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Here's your fucking engagement. Bot farms in russia and elsewhere.
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Yeah well guess what Kevin, I had to sing in Cyprus nightclubs and I hadn't even nonced anyone.
November 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Yeah well guess what Kevin, I had to sing in Cyprus nightclubs and I hadn't even nonced anyone.
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"We need to stand up against unaccountable NGOs", says Maria Steen, spokesperson for the Irish. NGO, The Iona Institute. At the "Battle Of Ideas", an event hosted by Gript Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Life Institute, another NGO.
November 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"We need to stand up against unaccountable NGOs", says Maria Steen, spokesperson for the Irish. NGO, The Iona Institute. At the "Battle Of Ideas", an event hosted by Gript Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Life Institute, another NGO.
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Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Are those "MANY GREAT LEGAL SCHOLARS" in the room with you right now, Piggy?
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“I don’t do politics”
Well, politics is doing us, regardless.
So pay attention.
Well, politics is doing us, regardless.
So pay attention.
November 23, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“I don’t do politics”
Well, politics is doing us, regardless.
So pay attention.
Well, politics is doing us, regardless.
So pay attention.
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There's a joke in Arrested Development where George Sr is arrested in Mexico, and he escapes after discovering a loophole in the Mexican legal system.
The loophole is him saying to the police "I have money"
The loophole is him saying to the police "I have money"
A briefing for the Taoiseach ahead of a 'fireside chat' with Stripe warned the company’s co-founder billionaire John Collison was likely to be critical of Ireland’s 'red tape'.
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than 25 pages for the one-on-one meeting jrnl.ie/6883478
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than 25 pages for the one-on-one meeting jrnl.ie/6883478
Stripe billionaire would likely be critical of Ireland's 'red tape', Taoiseach warned ahead of chat
The Taoiseach’s briefing ran to more than twenty-five pages for the pre-arranged one-on-one ‘fireside chat’ between him and John Collison.
jrnl.ie
November 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
There's a joke in Arrested Development where George Sr is arrested in Mexico, and he escapes after discovering a loophole in the Mexican legal system.
The loophole is him saying to the police "I have money"
The loophole is him saying to the police "I have money"
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These are the "voters" Martin, O'Callaghan, Harris and the rest of them are pivoting to racism to please.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
what a surprise, majority of fash "Ireland is full" posts on shitter are from outside Ireland
November 23, 2025 at 6:57 PM
These are the "voters" Martin, O'Callaghan, Harris and the rest of them are pivoting to racism to please.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
If ever two groups needed reminding that Twitter and Facebook are not real life, it's journalists and politicians.
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Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
Why the government is nothing like a household
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Politicians constantly claim that the government must “live within its means”, just like any family.
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
In this video, I explain why the household analogy is not only wrong — it is the foundation of austerity.
youtu.be/Q03GKwMxmAo?...
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The Irish Times published and lauded John Collison's op-ed, but did they fact-check it?
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
The Irish Times published and lauded John Collison's op-ed, but did they fact-check it?
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
Andrew Jackson did. Thoroughly.
If you spent time reading the original, you'd want to give time to this counterpoint as well.
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We really, REALLY need to support our local (and rural) artists - my home would be a lot less pleasant without Ciara's art on the walls, and whatever I paid her for it gets spent locally.
Her work is both beautiful and reasonably-priced, and if you've deeper pockets, she takes commissions too.
Her work is both beautiful and reasonably-priced, and if you've deeper pockets, she takes commissions too.
Thanks so much Philip! Will be a tougher one this year I expect, so appreciate it hugely.
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
We really, REALLY need to support our local (and rural) artists - my home would be a lot less pleasant without Ciara's art on the walls, and whatever I paid her for it gets spent locally.
Her work is both beautiful and reasonably-priced, and if you've deeper pockets, she takes commissions too.
Her work is both beautiful and reasonably-priced, and if you've deeper pockets, she takes commissions too.
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Quite the correction by the Telegraph. The publication in question is @freemovement.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Quite the correction by the Telegraph. The publication in question is @freemovement.bsky.social
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But, you know, the problem is "objectors" and judicial review
November 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
But, you know, the problem is "objectors" and judicial review
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"Neither ABP nor the bats can be blamed for the fact that the developer hasn’t delivered on the planning permission in Killarney, just as they can’t be blamed for the estimated 90,000 other homes nationally (including c.45,000 in Dublin) which reportedly had unused planning permissions in 2025." 💯
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
"Neither ABP nor the bats can be blamed for the fact that the developer hasn’t delivered on the planning permission in Killarney, just as they can’t be blamed for the estimated 90,000 other homes nationally (including c.45,000 in Dublin) which reportedly had unused planning permissions in 2025." 💯
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Ireland's "gold plated" implementation of EU law on show in Luxembourg this week cc @progressireland.bsky.social
BREAKING: EU's top court has ruled that Ireland has widespread non-compliance with EU's main water law e.g. a lack of regulation on physical damage to our waters, & poor monitoring & control of water abstractions.
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
We face daily fines & further decline if not fixed.
swanireland.ie/2025/11/land...
Landmark EU water ruling shows systemic and abject failure of Irish government to protect water - Sustainable Water Network
The Sustainable Water Network (SWAN), a network of 25 environmental organisations, has welcomed yesterday’s European Court of Justice ruling [1] that Ireland is in breach of its obligations under the ...
swanireland.ie
November 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Ireland's "gold plated" implementation of EU law on show in Luxembourg this week cc @progressireland.bsky.social
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If 24 people are dead due to airstrikes, I think we're safe to assume that the ceasefire is not being "tested", but is "over" - if it ever started in the first place.
Call things by their proper names.
Call things by their proper names.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
If 24 people are dead due to airstrikes, I think we're safe to assume that the ceasefire is not being "tested", but is "over" - if it ever started in the first place.
Call things by their proper names.
Call things by their proper names.
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I have done a very great many exams in my life and have a decent alphabet soup after my name as a result. I am something of an expert on being tested. The ceasefire has failed. It has not passed the test. Israel remains a genocidal and barbarous state.
November 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I have done a very great many exams in my life and have a decent alphabet soup after my name as a result. I am something of an expert on being tested. The ceasefire has failed. It has not passed the test. Israel remains a genocidal and barbarous state.
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Hello! I'm Victoria & I write Warhammer stories 💀
If you'd like to hear about:
💀Writing for Black Library
💀Writing the first 100% consumption phase novel
💀Which is the most stylish Tyranid
💀Catachan poetry
Here's where you can hear more ⤵️
@arbitorian.bsky.social & @miramanga.bsky.social book club
If you'd like to hear about:
💀Writing for Black Library
💀Writing the first 100% consumption phase novel
💀Which is the most stylish Tyranid
💀Catachan poetry
Here's where you can hear more ⤵️
@arbitorian.bsky.social & @miramanga.bsky.social book club
DEATHWORLDER: Interview with author VICTORIA HAYWARD | Warhammer Book Club
YouTube video by Arbitor Ian
m.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Hello! I'm Victoria & I write Warhammer stories 💀
If you'd like to hear about:
💀Writing for Black Library
💀Writing the first 100% consumption phase novel
💀Which is the most stylish Tyranid
💀Catachan poetry
Here's where you can hear more ⤵️
@arbitorian.bsky.social & @miramanga.bsky.social book club
If you'd like to hear about:
💀Writing for Black Library
💀Writing the first 100% consumption phase novel
💀Which is the most stylish Tyranid
💀Catachan poetry
Here's where you can hear more ⤵️
@arbitorian.bsky.social & @miramanga.bsky.social book club
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And a Netflix comedy special for everyone who tells a good dad joke
November 22, 2025 at 11:16 PM
And a Netflix comedy special for everyone who tells a good dad joke
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New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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A whole host of Garda Stations on the Moon you say?
New: major overhaul of immigration laws to see citizenship denied to those who got welfare, or are in debt. Family reunification only for close family, tighter rules around self sufficiency. Changes to revoke residency for those who commit serious crimes
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
www.thetimes.com/world/irelan...
No Irish citizenship for refugees on welfare benefits
Ministers to crack down on migration after UK review of asylum-seeking rules
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM
A whole host of Garda Stations on the Moon you say?
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This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
A ‘national embarrassment’: Ireland in breach of multiple water quality rules, court finds
European Court of Justice ruling raises questions about Government’s system of water charges
www.irishtimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This, in a nutshell, is where we’re at. All the lies, the distraction, NGO-blaming and drive towards even further deregulation is to cover the naked fact that, in Ireland, big polluters pull the strings and our politicians just nod along.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...