Ghost in the BlueSky
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Please don't unplug the servers.
Clinton going for the aul kamikaze approach.
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Clinton going for the aul kamikaze approach.
Nope, they bulldozed a heritage site for it, DCC can stay there for the next 10000 years.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates? After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
What would become of the Civic Offices on Wood Quay if the council relocates?
After The Currency reported the idea of the council moving its HQ, councillors were talking about and thinking through the pros and cons and implications.
www.dublininquirer.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Nope, they bulldozed a heritage site for it, DCC can stay there for the next 10000 years.
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Ukraine got the cash it needed to survive and the Russian asset seizure option would only have covered 18 months to 2 years. Which means the issue of Ukraine financing would have popped up after French presidential elections whatever happened
Why you do something matters as much as what you do 🧵
EU to give €90bn loan to Ukraine ft.trib.al/usF4xdJ
December 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Ukraine got the cash it needed to survive and the Russian asset seizure option would only have covered 18 months to 2 years. Which means the issue of Ukraine financing would have popped up after French presidential elections whatever happened
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Have a look if you have any interest at all in the reparations loan for Ukraine. All the legal and financial details that are tough but necessary to understand. 👇
D-Day for Europe to shore up Ukraine funding.
As EU leaders huddle in Brussels, Stephen Paduano and I analyse the reparations loan in a new piece.
This is not only a "There Is No Alternative" (TINA) moment—but the financial and legal risks are also manageable.
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www.cer.eu/insights/ukr...
As EU leaders huddle in Brussels, Stephen Paduano and I analyse the reparations loan in a new piece.
This is not only a "There Is No Alternative" (TINA) moment—but the financial and legal risks are also manageable.
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www.cer.eu/insights/ukr...
The Ukraine Reparations Loan: How to fix Europe's financial plumbing
As US support for Ukraine vanishes, Europe must overcome Belgian opposition and improvise fiscally to provide Kyiv with €210 billion.
www.cer.eu
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Have a look if you have any interest at all in the reparations loan for Ukraine. All the legal and financial details that are tough but necessary to understand. 👇
You would hope that Trump speech later is a nothing burger, but all the First Order posting from Trump staffers would make you nervous.
Stephen Miller: "America’s might will secure America’s rights. America’s military will defend America’s destiny."
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
You would hope that Trump speech later is a nothing burger, but all the First Order posting from Trump staffers would make you nervous.
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A lot of geopolitical analysis underprices the risks to global stability from ageing leaders turning into senile fruitcakes
🤡🤡European politicians are piglets who dreamed of feasting on the collapse of Russia" — Putin
December 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A lot of geopolitical analysis underprices the risks to global stability from ageing leaders turning into senile fruitcakes
I mean ? about the other things but Land?
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I mean ? about the other things but Land?
A massive signal FF have thrown in the towel on housing. Blaming immigrants instead of their own policies.
High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan
High asylum seeker numbers are a threat to ‘social cohesion’, says Jim O’Callaghan
Minister ‘not setting any numbers’, but says population growth is too high, putting services under pressure
www.irishtimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A massive signal FF have thrown in the towel on housing. Blaming immigrants instead of their own policies.
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Is Germany again dragging its feet and undermining a "simple" solution to the Ukraine financing problem, instead pushing the ubercomplex reparations loan?
It's a tempting eurocrisis reflex that if only there were a will in Berlin, there would be a better way.
But there isn't. Here is why:
It's a tempting eurocrisis reflex that if only there were a will in Berlin, there would be a better way.
But there isn't. Here is why:
December 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Is Germany again dragging its feet and undermining a "simple" solution to the Ukraine financing problem, instead pushing the ubercomplex reparations loan?
It's a tempting eurocrisis reflex that if only there were a will in Berlin, there would be a better way.
But there isn't. Here is why:
It's a tempting eurocrisis reflex that if only there were a will in Berlin, there would be a better way.
But there isn't. Here is why:
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New data centres in Ireland could need additional energy supply that is almost equal to the peak electricity demand for the entire country.
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
New data centres may need additional electricity supply close to Ireland’s peak demand
Expected new demand for data centres of 5.8GW would exceed Ireland’s 2030 offshore wind target of 5GW
www.irishtimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 AM
New data centres in Ireland could need additional energy supply that is almost equal to the peak electricity demand for the entire country.
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
5.8GW = almost record peak winter electricity demand for the entire country
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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Not really surprised the usuals are spreading conspiracies about the attack on Australian Jews on Bondi Beach
December 14, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Not really surprised the usuals are spreading conspiracies about the attack on Australian Jews on Bondi Beach
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Mindblowing courage. He might have turned around, he might had a belt, he might have actually known how to shake someone off rather than falling over like the tragic idiot he is. But there's no knowing that in advance.
Video, I believe recorded off of local TV, of a bystander disarming one of the two killers.
December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Mindblowing courage. He might have turned around, he might had a belt, he might have actually known how to shake someone off rather than falling over like the tragic idiot he is. But there's no knowing that in advance.
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‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life.
My interview with Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, who was sanctioned by the US for ruling to authorise an investigation into war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
My interview with Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, who was sanctioned by the US for ruling to authorise an investigation into war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
www.irishtimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life.
My interview with Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, who was sanctioned by the US for ruling to authorise an investigation into war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
My interview with Canadian judge Kimberly Prost, who was sanctioned by the US for ruling to authorise an investigation into war crimes by US troops in Afghanistan www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
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apart from the sheer inconceivable horror of the El Fasher massacre and its attendant horrors itself, the thing I'm feeling depressed about is that it probably won't matter.
these were people already on the utmost margins of the global system, who the world has already decided it doesn't care about
these were people already on the utmost margins of the global system, who the world has already decided it doesn't care about
60,000 is the *low end* estimate.
So, El Fasher looks like one of the worst single event atrocities to happen this century so far, but the evidence has come in such a trickle it seems to only now be getting verified
December 13, 2025 at 6:34 AM
apart from the sheer inconceivable horror of the El Fasher massacre and its attendant horrors itself, the thing I'm feeling depressed about is that it probably won't matter.
these were people already on the utmost margins of the global system, who the world has already decided it doesn't care about
these were people already on the utmost margins of the global system, who the world has already decided it doesn't care about
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At least 16 people had died in the last 24 hours in Gaza, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory.
Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday.
jrnl.ie/6901509
Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday.
jrnl.ie/6901509
Three children die from exposure to the cold in Gaza as winter storm batters the territory
According to a UN report, 761 displacement sites hosting about 850,000 people are at high risk of flooding.
jrnl.ie
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
At least 16 people had died in the last 24 hours in Gaza, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory.
Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday.
jrnl.ie/6901509
Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday.
jrnl.ie/6901509
Can we see your prospectus and they hand you a bible.
“An oil driller that uses biblical verses to guide exploration has become the first company to block class-action shareholder lawsuits under new management-friendly policies approved by US securities regulators.”
Do you miss Gary Gensler yet?
Do you miss Gary Gensler yet?
Faith-based oil driller is first US company to block investor class-action lawsuits
After passage of new SEC rule, Zion Oil and Gas requires shareholders to resolve disputes through arbitration
www.ft.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Can we see your prospectus and they hand you a bible.
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“When we are together, we are strong.”
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
“When we are together, we are strong.”
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
As Roman was telling his story at the European Parliament, people couldn’t hold back tears💔
What this boy endured is beyond heartbreaking. He witnessed russia killing his mother and underwent 36 surgeries.
But he persevered and is never giving up.
FF and FG seem to have given up on fixing the problems they've caused and are just loading fuel into the hate engine.
European court interprets inhuman and degrading treatment too broadly, says O’Callaghan
European court interprets inhuman and degrading treatment too broadly, says O’Callaghan
Ireland shares concerns over challenges posed by convention on human rights in relation to migration and deporting criminals, Minister tells meeting
www.irishtimes.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
FF and FG seem to have given up on fixing the problems they've caused and are just loading fuel into the hate engine.
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The United States is drifting closer to its next Forever War, one whose impact can't be kept away from its homeland borders, in the dumbest possible way
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The United States is drifting closer to its next Forever War, one whose impact can't be kept away from its homeland borders, in the dumbest possible way
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The government presents its demand for a new nitrates derogation (pollution permit) in Brussels as a demand of the Irish public.
This counterpoint argues that it is actually being demanded by a subsection of the agriculture industry, and is in conflict with a genuine public interest: clean water
This counterpoint argues that it is actually being demanded by a subsection of the agriculture industry, and is in conflict with a genuine public interest: clean water
"Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people are calling for clean water, but our voices are being drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest. And the thing is, you can’t drink politics"
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
#nitratesderogation
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
#nitratesderogation
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The government presents its demand for a new nitrates derogation (pollution permit) in Brussels as a demand of the Irish public.
This counterpoint argues that it is actually being demanded by a subsection of the agriculture industry, and is in conflict with a genuine public interest: clean water
This counterpoint argues that it is actually being demanded by a subsection of the agriculture industry, and is in conflict with a genuine public interest: clean water
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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this is horrifying
Israeli National Security Minister Ben Gvir and other members of the Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power) party wore golden noose-shaped pins to a Knesset National Security Committee meeting to discuss a bill to execute Palestinian detainees.
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
this is horrifying
Yikes.
“A very bad joke”, “embarrassing”, “patronising”, “dystopian”, and “tone deaf” are some of the words that have been used to describe a video from the Department of Housing advising people on moving back in with their parents.
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
www.thejournal.ie/department-o...
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'
“Is this Waterford Whispers?,” was the immediate reaction from one Opposition TD.
www.thejournal.ie
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Yikes.
He got humiliated by the troika and decided that a blood price has to be paid for that. It's that simple.
Why is he like this? Does he wake up and go: "My vatnik brain compels me to lick the yummy boot of murder and oppression"
December 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
He got humiliated by the troika and decided that a blood price has to be paid for that. It's that simple.