@pmbraonain.bsky.social
Once upon a time journalist who wrote for Irish Times, Irish Independent, Irish Examiner, Hotpress, Irish Theatre Magazine. I now write for myself.
https://patrickbrennanjournalism.wordpress.com/blog/
https://patrickbrennanjournalism.wordpress.com/blog/
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A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Jamal Khashoggi’s assassination
Audio recordings, intercepted phone calls and other intelligence link Mohammed bin Salman to killing that Saudis say was conducted by rogue elements.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A reminder that seven years ago almost to the day, the CIA determined that Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the killing of @washingtonpost.com journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
I hired and worked with Jamal for a year.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/nation...
Here's the thing about Trump threatening to sue the BBC. While there was editing the basic truth was not distorted or damaged - Trump incited a mob riot in Washington in everything he said and tweeted. So no defamation whatsoever #trump #bbc #fascism #democracy #truth
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Here's the thing about Trump threatening to sue the BBC. While there was editing the basic truth was not distorted or damaged - Trump incited a mob riot in Washington in everything he said and tweeted. So no defamation whatsoever #trump #bbc #fascism #democracy #truth
Never forget to boycott meta..it's just another branch of the military industrial complex that wants to have wars everywhere #meta #militaryindustrialcomplex #rightwingenterprises
November 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Never forget to boycott meta..it's just another branch of the military industrial complex that wants to have wars everywhere #meta #militaryindustrialcomplex #rightwingenterprises
It was such a perfect goal. Kelleher's perfectly floated ball into the area, Nathan Collins' perfect, regal soar to the ball, Troy Parrot's run that started even before Collins' headed it. Parrot's timing. Perfect. #troyparrot #COYBG @news.rte.ie @espnfc1.bsky.social @skysportspl2.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It was such a perfect goal. Kelleher's perfectly floated ball into the area, Nathan Collins' perfect, regal soar to the ball, Troy Parrot's run that started even before Collins' headed it. Parrot's timing. Perfect. #troyparrot #COYBG @news.rte.ie @espnfc1.bsky.social @skysportspl2.bsky.social
Brilliant! What a game! Puts to bed the cliche of "sick as a parrot" to now "happy as a Parrot, a Troy Parrot." And Yates said there was No Second Troy. How wrong you were William. #COYBG Now those playoffs. @news.rte.ie
November 17, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Brilliant! What a game! Puts to bed the cliche of "sick as a parrot" to now "happy as a Parrot, a Troy Parrot." And Yates said there was No Second Troy. How wrong you were William. #COYBG Now those playoffs. @news.rte.ie
Wake up @skysportpl.bsky.social and Carragher. Sanchez carried ball outside his pen area. Free to us Spurs. #COYS
November 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Wake up @skysportpl.bsky.social and Carragher. Sanchez carried ball outside his pen area. Free to us Spurs. #COYS
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u... The power of presidential pardon is something Americans should scrap. Only the victims should have the power to pardon/forgive.
Santos Is Released After Trump Commutes His Sentence
www.nytimes.com
October 18, 2025 at 8:23 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u... The power of presidential pardon is something Americans should scrap. Only the victims should have the power to pardon/forgive.
Trump World ...."What kids do".....Yeah Vance...you're just a Peter Thiel bagman. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
JD Vance brushes off racist texts by adults in Republican group chat as ‘what kids do’
Vice-president downplays messages such as ‘I love Hitler’ in chat by 24 to 35-year-olds to ‘stupid jokes’
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Trump World ...."What kids do".....Yeah Vance...you're just a Peter Thiel bagman. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
It's typical of Trump to try to sell the idea that he has brought peace to Palestine just to try to get the Nobel Peace Prize when all Israel and Hamas have agreed to is a hostage swap - neither Netanyahu nor Hamas but especially Netanyahu will surrender control of the territory. #trump #fascism
October 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Can some journalist ask Trump if he's ANTIFA, that is, anti-fascist? It would be such fun to hear his answer. We know he's a fascist. His actions tell us in no uncertain way. #trump #fascism @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Can some journalist ask Trump if he's ANTIFA, that is, anti-fascist? It would be such fun to hear his answer. We know he's a fascist. His actions tell us in no uncertain way. #trump #fascism @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com
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Thanks to Republicans in Congress, some Americans will have to pay more than $22,000 every year to keep their health insurance coverage.
$22,000.
That could be a matter of keeping health care coverage or just giving up—and for some people, life and death.
$22,000.
That could be a matter of keeping health care coverage or just giving up—and for some people, life and death.
Thanks to Republicans, some Americans will pay $22,000/year to keep their health insurance.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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October 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thanks to Republicans in Congress, some Americans will have to pay more than $22,000 every year to keep their health insurance coverage.
$22,000.
That could be a matter of keeping health care coverage or just giving up—and for some people, life and death.
$22,000.
That could be a matter of keeping health care coverage or just giving up—and for some people, life and death.
Problem is the performance against Armenia was unforgiveable, inexcusable, inexplicable and consequential. Deserved a draw tonight but....Armenia away @news.rte.ie #irelandvsportugal
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Problem is the performance against Armenia was unforgiveable, inexcusable, inexplicable and consequential. Deserved a draw tonight but....Armenia away @news.rte.ie #irelandvsportugal
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Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Breaking News: Diane Keaton, who played some 100 movie and TV roles and won the best-actress Oscar for “Annie Hall,” has died at 79. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/m...
October 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
You see Dumpy, Authoritarians/Fascists don't get the Nobel Peace Prize because they violate democracy, one of the precepts of peace. #trump #fascism #nobelpeaceprize
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
You see Dumpy, Authoritarians/Fascists don't get the Nobel Peace Prize because they violate democracy, one of the precepts of peace. #trump #fascism #nobelpeaceprize
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025.... Thiel is a looney, completely insane. Only his money saves him from being committed.
Inside tech billionaire Peter Thiel’s off-the-record lectures about the antichrist
The political svengali and investor has been giving lectures on ‘an evil king or tyrant … who appears in the end times’
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025.... Thiel is a looney, completely insane. Only his money saves him from being committed.
The sick fucks of the Ugly right-wing in America and their pile of shit known as Donald Trump, an infamous fascist moron.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The sick fucks of the Ugly right-wing in America and their pile of shit known as Donald Trump, an infamous fascist moron.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Pam Bondi clearly confuses "personal attacks" with questions about professional conduct and transparency of people in office. Integrity is not a word you associate with Trump and his ghoul train. #pambondi #corruption #fascism
October 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Pam Bondi clearly confuses "personal attacks" with questions about professional conduct and transparency of people in office. Integrity is not a word you associate with Trump and his ghoul train. #pambondi #corruption #fascism