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Conor Nolan
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Avid reader and observer. Part-time philosopher.
Immigration is a hot topic in modern politics.

Remember immigrants are people. People seeking a better life by leaving behind their friends, family and home. They often take the jobs locals either can’t or won’t do.

This is not about “us against them”. This is about seeing “them” as “us”.
January 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This is a dangerous work of fiction.

Mothers are under enough pressure transitioning from an individual to a mother - with all the changes that come with it.

Mothers need support and understanding; not unrealistic expectations, self-doubt and guilt. Not to mention the dubious medical advice …
January 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A possible solution would be capping the number of seasonal rentals and controlling them via a licensing system managed by the local municipality.

This could increase rental availability, safeguard against improper landlords, and generate employment and revenue for the local municipalities.
January 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If no person is above the law, how is it possible that Mr Trump has avoided consequences for his actions again?

His sentence in the hush money trial was impacted by the possibility of impeding Mr Trumps ability to be president.

What do these instances say about the legal system? Power > Justice?
January 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
When profits are put before people - though Mr Bezos would likely advocate for the customer - these instances occur.

At what point does moral decency and common sense prevail? The heath and safety of those under the care Amazon should surely be paramount but Amazon’s record makes bleak reading.
January 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
An excellent piece of reporting.

Shedding light on misinformation is our only defence in the social media forum. The platforms themselves take little to no responsibility for these matters.

Only the informed and morally just can uproot the weeds of misinformation from the garden of society.
January 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The level of wealth a billionaire amasses could lead to an abuse of their wealth by purchasing power and influence.

This is a real risk of such wealth. No one is above the law; but if a politician is beholden to a donor … this blurs lines beyond recognition. Especially in “party first” politics.
January 12, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The issue arises when that wealth is not used for the benefit of wider society.

Surely, if one is blessed with extreme wealth, they must feel a moral obligation to better the world we live in … not have the fanciest super yacht amongst the clique.

They should be held to a higher standard.
January 12, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Assuming we work in a free market, supply and demand can lead to the disproportionate distribution of wealth.

If that wealth is reinvested into society: in infrastructure, education, investment in business ventures or any number of worthy projects it may do a lot of good.
January 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The problem is simple: we are emotional creatures.

Tell us facts and statistics, we remain analytical and cold.

Tell us a story, we will feel and be compelled to act.

It is easier to understand the hardship of one person than hundreds. We can relate and respond to this information.
January 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Whilst you raise a valid point, the underlying sense of foreboding the comparison should not be overlooked.

Here’s hoping Mr Trump uses his power for the betterment of the world, not to pursue an underlying agenda.

Though, his stance on Greenland may provide unwelcome insight into this matter.
January 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
If someone owns a social media platform and regularly uses it to spread ill founded political opinions to millions of people, the platform’s integrity must be called into question.

Left unchecked, it could be weaponised against legitimate governments and pose a significant security threat.
January 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM