Oisin
@oisindubai.bsky.social
Like a bit of Palace news, bit of politics, work in energy, climate. UAE based since 2007
That was out. Cricket VARing it up doesn't add to the drama
November 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
That was out. Cricket VARing it up doesn't add to the drama
When I moved to the UAE 18 years ago one of the nice things is you didn't get bombarded with muzak Christmas carols until December. Now as bad as Europe
Just been hit with a truly dreadful "Merry Christmas (war is over)" while buying some gardening gloves
Bah humbug
Just been hit with a truly dreadful "Merry Christmas (war is over)" while buying some gardening gloves
Bah humbug
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
When I moved to the UAE 18 years ago one of the nice things is you didn't get bombarded with muzak Christmas carols until December. Now as bad as Europe
Just been hit with a truly dreadful "Merry Christmas (war is over)" while buying some gardening gloves
Bah humbug
Just been hit with a truly dreadful "Merry Christmas (war is over)" while buying some gardening gloves
Bah humbug
So FIFA are going to diversify from corrupt World Cup awarding into corrupt Peace Prizes
November 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
So FIFA are going to diversify from corrupt World Cup awarding into corrupt Peace Prizes
This Spurs Chelsea match is lightening quick. Really shows why it is hard to come from abroad into this league. If you are good, you adapt. Like Kamada. Probably our best player at the moment having been terrible this time last year
#cpfc
#cpfc
November 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
This Spurs Chelsea match is lightening quick. Really shows why it is hard to come from abroad into this league. If you are good, you adapt. Like Kamada. Probably our best player at the moment having been terrible this time last year
#cpfc
#cpfc
So Prince Andrew won't be a Prince?
He will still be a child rapist and he won't be arrested
That's not justice
He will still be a child rapist and he won't be arrested
That's not justice
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 AM
So Prince Andrew won't be a Prince?
He will still be a child rapist and he won't be arrested
That's not justice
He will still be a child rapist and he won't be arrested
That's not justice
This looks like collective punishment. Someone unknown in Rafah, which isn't under Hamas control, shot an IDF soilder
100 civilians killed in return
Collective punishment is a war crime
100 civilians killed in return
Collective punishment is a war crime
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after killing 100 civilians - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-resumes-gaza-ceasefire-after-killing-100-civilians
Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire after killing 100 civilians
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www.middleeasteye.net
October 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This looks like collective punishment. Someone unknown in Rafah, which isn't under Hamas control, shot an IDF soilder
100 civilians killed in return
Collective punishment is a war crime
100 civilians killed in return
Collective punishment is a war crime
If there's a vacancy for the Duke of York job where can I apply? I have a can do attitude. Marching up hills not on the CV but willing to learn
October 21, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If there's a vacancy for the Duke of York job where can I apply? I have a can do attitude. Marching up hills not on the CV but willing to learn
Political football
We all know the Venn diagram of politicians and pundits who demonise English football fans, and politicians/pundits who call banning Macabi Tel Aviv fans antisemitism, is a circle
You could probably throw on another circle of people who thought Rashford wrong to say kids hungry
We all know the Venn diagram of politicians and pundits who demonise English football fans, and politicians/pundits who call banning Macabi Tel Aviv fans antisemitism, is a circle
You could probably throw on another circle of people who thought Rashford wrong to say kids hungry
October 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Political football
We all know the Venn diagram of politicians and pundits who demonise English football fans, and politicians/pundits who call banning Macabi Tel Aviv fans antisemitism, is a circle
You could probably throw on another circle of people who thought Rashford wrong to say kids hungry
We all know the Venn diagram of politicians and pundits who demonise English football fans, and politicians/pundits who call banning Macabi Tel Aviv fans antisemitism, is a circle
You could probably throw on another circle of people who thought Rashford wrong to say kids hungry
You can't hide a genocide forever
Israel is still not allowing International Media back into Gaza, despite the Ceasefire
Israel is still not allowing International Media back into Gaza, despite the Ceasefire
By Colleen Murrell, Dublin City University (The Conversation) – The world’s media are currently busy recording the tales of released Israeli hostages, freed Palestinian prisoners and their families after a ceasefire came into effect for the war in Gaza. But they are doing so while still being held at a distance from the centre of […]
dlvr.it
October 15, 2025 at 4:32 AM
You can't hide a genocide forever
Reposted by Oisin
On the 6th of October Israel had about 5,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.
October 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
On the 6th of October Israel had about 5,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.
Today, *after the exchange* Israel holds at least 9,000 prisoners, most of them have not been charged.
Conditions in prisons became intolerable after Oct 7. Torture and starvation are standard.
So happy about the Palace result yesterday I'm actually pleased for Brighton
Still, mind the gap
Still, mind the gap
September 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
So happy about the Palace result yesterday I'm actually pleased for Brighton
Still, mind the gap
Still, mind the gap
New Zealand v Australia in rugby
Two great kits on show here. NZ can't really go wrong in Black but some Australian teams have had dreadful yellows over the years. This one is classic gold and dark green
Two great kits on show here. NZ can't really go wrong in Black but some Australian teams have had dreadful yellows over the years. This one is classic gold and dark green
September 27, 2025 at 6:47 AM
New Zealand v Australia in rugby
Two great kits on show here. NZ can't really go wrong in Black but some Australian teams have had dreadful yellows over the years. This one is classic gold and dark green
Two great kits on show here. NZ can't really go wrong in Black but some Australian teams have had dreadful yellows over the years. This one is classic gold and dark green
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Kuwait has the most oil per person of any country. It's also struggling to keep the lights on.
Here's a cautionary tale for the 21st century from @davidfickling.bsky.social
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Here's a cautionary tale for the 21st century from @davidfickling.bsky.social
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Why the Most Oil-Rich Country Can’t Keep the Lights On
Kuwait is a cautionary tale of where fossil-fuel addiction can lead.
www.bloomberg.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Kuwait has the most oil per person of any country. It's also struggling to keep the lights on.
Here's a cautionary tale for the 21st century from @davidfickling.bsky.social
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Here's a cautionary tale for the 21st century from @davidfickling.bsky.social
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Old man agrees with other old man that it is could be women who are at fault for autism because they don't do what old men tell them to do
My step son is severely autistic. This right wing, anti science blame game needs to stop. Enrages my wife
My step son is severely autistic. This right wing, anti science blame game needs to stop. Enrages my wife
"We were told thalidomide was a safe drug and it wasn't..."
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
Nigel Farage says he has 'no idea' if Donald Trump is right about paracetamol being linked to autism.
September 24, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Old man agrees with other old man that it is could be women who are at fault for autism because they don't do what old men tell them to do
My step son is severely autistic. This right wing, anti science blame game needs to stop. Enrages my wife
My step son is severely autistic. This right wing, anti science blame game needs to stop. Enrages my wife
Khan has really got under Trump's skin
The orange nonce not used to people consistently calling him out
The orange nonce not used to people consistently calling him out
I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐
September 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Khan has really got under Trump's skin
The orange nonce not used to people consistently calling him out
The orange nonce not used to people consistently calling him out
Old men blaming women for their kids being neuro diverse
Not based on science. Just sexism
Not based on science. Just sexism
September 23, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Old men blaming women for their kids being neuro diverse
Not based on science. Just sexism
Not based on science. Just sexism
Reposted by Oisin
If you really "believe in the two state solution", there's no reason for you to object to international recognition of a Palestinian state.
But you don't really, do you.
But you don't really, do you.
September 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
If you really "believe in the two state solution", there's no reason for you to object to international recognition of a Palestinian state.
But you don't really, do you.
But you don't really, do you.
Oh, more stupidity to kowtow to Trump
September 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Oh, more stupidity to kowtow to Trump
Would the tabloids be running sympathetic pieces about someone who smuggled 50g of coke into Dubai if they didn't look good in a bikini?
Mia O'Brien was jailed for life with a minimum 25-year sentence after police uncovered cocaine in her apartment
Mother of British student locked up in Dubai sets up new fundraiser
www.standard.co.uk
September 8, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Would the tabloids be running sympathetic pieces about someone who smuggled 50g of coke into Dubai if they didn't look good in a bikini?
Villarreal ended up with Manor Solomon to replace Yeremy and it hasn't gone down too well with many of their fans
What were Palace thinking about with considering him? Is there not a head of comms to consult about potential reputational damage? Maybe Mark Bright does that role. Was on TV
What were Palace thinking about with considering him? Is there not a head of comms to consult about potential reputational damage? Maybe Mark Bright does that role. Was on TV
September 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Villarreal ended up with Manor Solomon to replace Yeremy and it hasn't gone down too well with many of their fans
What were Palace thinking about with considering him? Is there not a head of comms to consult about potential reputational damage? Maybe Mark Bright does that role. Was on TV
What were Palace thinking about with considering him? Is there not a head of comms to consult about potential reputational damage? Maybe Mark Bright does that role. Was on TV
Not really followed this but how did this happen? Why such a massive toys out of the pram moment? A grown up taking his ball home
🚨 Alexander Isak adamant he will not play for Newcastle again. Even if window closes without exit 25yo views #NUFC career over + no wish to reintegrate. Club say not for sale but exploring market amid Liverpool interest & striker wants #LFC
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/654...
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the 11th edition of The Athletic’s Transfer DealSheet for the summer 2025 transfer window.
www.nytimes.com
August 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Not really followed this but how did this happen? Why such a massive toys out of the pram moment? A grown up taking his ball home
BCG produced models for Israel so they could get an ROI within 10 years through ethnically cleansing Gaza
Few things can shock me in regards to the genocide but that does. The level of dehumanision to commission or work on that project
Few things can shock me in regards to the genocide but that does. The level of dehumanision to commission or work on that project
August 7, 2025 at 4:13 AM
BCG produced models for Israel so they could get an ROI within 10 years through ethnically cleansing Gaza
Few things can shock me in regards to the genocide but that does. The level of dehumanision to commission or work on that project
Few things can shock me in regards to the genocide but that does. The level of dehumanision to commission or work on that project
Reposted by Oisin
As end-of-empire scenarios go it is so much more dignified to get your capital city sacked by the Visigoths than to have a bunch of illiterate rich people in their 70s doing it through a series of incomprehensible tantrums because their brains were defeated by their phones.
August 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
As end-of-empire scenarios go it is so much more dignified to get your capital city sacked by the Visigoths than to have a bunch of illiterate rich people in their 70s doing it through a series of incomprehensible tantrums because their brains were defeated by their phones.