Damo
@damotape.bsky.social
Dublin. Part-time ageing DIY punk. Full time Dad and wage slave.
It is insane how the global power dynamic has shifted so rapidly
Good analysis. Proper journalism from @guardian on this.
Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Ukraine and Europe made to sit outside as US and Russia sharpen their carving knives
In this back-to-the-future world, Russia is fully restored to the top table, while the US envoys outdo each other to praise Trump
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
It is insane how the global power dynamic has shifted so rapidly
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I wrote this on the most consistently terrible, and fatal, idea in centrist politics today. On Fanta, rebadging, and why attempting to win votes from fascists is morally disgusting and politically suicidal.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
Séamas O'Reilly: Appeasing the far-right won't placate them — they'll just want the next cruelty
Their concerns are not about society, the economy or public safety, they’re an ever-moving target of fear and hatred that cannot be sated, it has to be challenged.
www.irishexaminer.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I wrote this on the most consistently terrible, and fatal, idea in centrist politics today. On Fanta, rebadging, and why attempting to win votes from fascists is morally disgusting and politically suicidal.
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle-co...
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NEW: I've obtained internal Meta docs revealing an array of sample posts that are now allowed under new hate speech rules. Examples include calling children "trannies," “Jews are flat out greedier than Christians," and “immigrants are grubby, filthy pieces of shit”
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Facebook now allows attacks on immigrants and trans people, and posts like “Mexican immigrants are trash!” and “I’m a proud racist.”
theintercept.com
January 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
NEW: I've obtained internal Meta docs revealing an array of sample posts that are now allowed under new hate speech rules. Examples include calling children "trannies," “Jews are flat out greedier than Christians," and “immigrants are grubby, filthy pieces of shit”
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
theintercept.com/2025/01/09/f...
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Bus journey times are:
Down 25% in the morning on the north quays ↘️
Down 32% in the evening on the south quays ↘️
Thanks to the first phase of the City Centre Transport Plan. Dublin bus passenger numbers up 25% since pre-COVID ⬆️
Down 25% in the morning on the north quays ↘️
Down 32% in the evening on the south quays ↘️
Thanks to the first phase of the City Centre Transport Plan. Dublin bus passenger numbers up 25% since pre-COVID ⬆️
December 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM
Bus journey times are:
Down 25% in the morning on the north quays ↘️
Down 32% in the evening on the south quays ↘️
Thanks to the first phase of the City Centre Transport Plan. Dublin bus passenger numbers up 25% since pre-COVID ⬆️
Down 25% in the morning on the north quays ↘️
Down 32% in the evening on the south quays ↘️
Thanks to the first phase of the City Centre Transport Plan. Dublin bus passenger numbers up 25% since pre-COVID ⬆️
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And here's a version by photographer Graham Martin that we published in 2019.
December 2, 2024 at 11:59 AM
And here's a version by photographer Graham Martin that we published in 2019.
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ben gilroy every election
November 30, 2024 at 5:34 PM
ben gilroy every election
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This is fascinating. The Greens' Ossian Smyth posted a June 2020 wishlist for government, and they've achieved much of it. Yet, the Greens could lose all their seats. It's a bit depressing.
November 17, 2024 at 10:19 AM
This is fascinating. The Greens' Ossian Smyth posted a June 2020 wishlist for government, and they've achieved much of it. Yet, the Greens could lose all their seats. It's a bit depressing.
Very much enjoyed explaining PR-STV to my UK-based senior leader instead of fielding actual work questions
November 29, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Very much enjoyed explaining PR-STV to my UK-based senior leader instead of fielding actual work questions
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Today is polling day in #GE24
Six constituencies have a risk of electing a far right headbanger to the last seat
To avoid, I recommend No 1 to
Dublin Bay North: John Lyons
Dublin Central: Gary Gannon
Cavan Monaghan: Pauline Tully
Dublin NW: Rory Hearn
Cork N Central: Mick Barry
Galway West: pic
Six constituencies have a risk of electing a far right headbanger to the last seat
To avoid, I recommend No 1 to
Dublin Bay North: John Lyons
Dublin Central: Gary Gannon
Cavan Monaghan: Pauline Tully
Dublin NW: Rory Hearn
Cork N Central: Mick Barry
Galway West: pic
November 29, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Today is polling day in #GE24
Six constituencies have a risk of electing a far right headbanger to the last seat
To avoid, I recommend No 1 to
Dublin Bay North: John Lyons
Dublin Central: Gary Gannon
Cavan Monaghan: Pauline Tully
Dublin NW: Rory Hearn
Cork N Central: Mick Barry
Galway West: pic
Six constituencies have a risk of electing a far right headbanger to the last seat
To avoid, I recommend No 1 to
Dublin Bay North: John Lyons
Dublin Central: Gary Gannon
Cavan Monaghan: Pauline Tully
Dublin NW: Rory Hearn
Cork N Central: Mick Barry
Galway West: pic
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3,689,896 people are eligible to vote today, electing 173 TDs across 43 constituencies. #ge24
a man in a tuxedo singing into a microphone in front of a ufc sign
Alt: A UFC ring announcer (Michael Buffer) shouting ‘it’s time!’
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2024 at 7:18 AM
3,689,896 people are eligible to vote today, electing 173 TDs across 43 constituencies. #ge24
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Amazing 90s zinester aesthetic
November 28, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Amazing 90s zinester aesthetic
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Candidates in #Mayo for #ge24 and where their views stand in relation to the policies of the Abortion Rights Campaign.
Link for all constituencies here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Link for all constituencies here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
November 28, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Candidates in #Mayo for #ge24 and where their views stand in relation to the policies of the Abortion Rights Campaign.
Link for all constituencies here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Link for all constituencies here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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Irish #ge24 voters: this questionnaire, by the University of Limerick, shows you which candidates in your constituency best align with your answers to around 30 policy questions. And breaks it down question by question if you wish. www.whichcandidate.ie/events/14/co...
WhichCandidate
Find the candidate that matches your views on WhichCandidate.ie
www.whichcandidate.ie
November 27, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Irish #ge24 voters: this questionnaire, by the University of Limerick, shows you which candidates in your constituency best align with your answers to around 30 policy questions. And breaks it down question by question if you wish. www.whichcandidate.ie/events/14/co...
📊 RED C POLL 📊
Fianna Fáil - 21% (-)
Sinn Féin - 20% (+2)
Fine Gael - 20% (-2)
Independents - 14% (-1)
Social Democrats - 6% (-)
Labour - 4% (+1)
Ind Ireland - 4% (+1)
Greens - 4% (-)
Aontú – 4% (-1)
PBP - 2% (-)
Read more here - https://buff.ly/4i8N0nR
Fianna Fáil - 21% (-)
Sinn Féin - 20% (+2)
Fine Gael - 20% (-2)
Independents - 14% (-1)
Social Democrats - 6% (-)
Labour - 4% (+1)
Ind Ireland - 4% (+1)
Greens - 4% (-)
Aontú – 4% (-1)
PBP - 2% (-)
Read more here - https://buff.ly/4i8N0nR
November 27, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Thank you @foggynotions.bsky.social!
November 27, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Thank you @foggynotions.bsky.social!
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Carve it into the door above Government Buildings.
me, increasing state power to achieve my ends: haha this fucking rules
me, having had that same state power used against me: what the fuck
me, having had that same state power used against me: what the fuck
November 25, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Carve it into the door above Government Buildings.
What are the chances of my top two most buckety of bucket list bands being announced on the same day?
I am quite, quite excited to be bringing these guys back to Dublin and literally everyone should go because everyone should experience a Necks show at least several times. Thursday 15th May in The Sugar Club!
Tickets: billetto.ie/e/the-necks-...
Tickets: billetto.ie/e/the-necks-...
November 25, 2024 at 5:19 PM
What are the chances of my top two most buckety of bucket list bands being announced on the same day?
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Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇
November 19, 2024 at 9:39 PM
Despite a massive head start, BlueSky has now overtaken Threads in the US 👇