Kenny
@kennyekn.bsky.social
Getting old painfully. Tech/IT Dog friend Books(esp SFF) Garden/Allotment. Walks.
Enniskillen heart & soul, Gtr Belfast life.
Curious about the world.
Enniskillen heart & soul, Gtr Belfast life.
Curious about the world.
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Here's the transcript. When I say ‘we had a convicted reality star’, you can add ‘who now rules as the most openly corrupt president in American history’ in your head.
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Here's the transcript. When I say ‘we had a convicted reality star’, you can add ‘who now rules as the most openly corrupt president in American history’ in your head.
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
downloads.bbc.co.uk/radio4/reith...
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Gaza after the ceasefire is defined by the ‘yellow line’ — drawn by Israel, and dividing the strip in two.
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Gaza after the ceasefire is defined by the ‘yellow line’ — drawn by Israel, and dividing the strip in two.
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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I know they're losing but this seems a bit extreme
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I know they're losing but this seems a bit extreme
Everton deserved that really. Better team going forward. Utd back on form.
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Everton deserved that really. Better team going forward. Utd back on form.
UK never considers impact on NI/6c's.
Another point of division, symbol policing and poisoning of societal discourse.
Another point of division, symbol policing and poisoning of societal discourse.
UK to launch new 'national day' to remember victims and survivors of terrorism
UK to launch new 'national day' to remember victims and survivors of terrorism
A new "national day" to honour victims and survivors of terrorism will be added to the calendar from next year, it has been revealed.
news.sky.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
UK never considers impact on NI/6c's.
Another point of division, symbol policing and poisoning of societal discourse.
Another point of division, symbol policing and poisoning of societal discourse.
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On the blog today, an overdue return visit to the Belfast Beer & Cider Festival, and a new venue: thebeernut.blogspot.com/2025/11/bloc...
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On the blog today, an overdue return visit to the Belfast Beer & Cider Festival, and a new venue: thebeernut.blogspot.com/2025/11/bloc...
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There is no single debt-to-GDP ratio that automatically triggers a fiscal crisis; #Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio has exceeded 200% for over a decade without catastrophe. What matters more are the surrounding conditions,
chart #GoldmanSachs
chart #GoldmanSachs
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
There is no single debt-to-GDP ratio that automatically triggers a fiscal crisis; #Japan’s debt-to-GDP ratio has exceeded 200% for over a decade without catastrophe. What matters more are the surrounding conditions,
chart #GoldmanSachs
chart #GoldmanSachs
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It rumbles on. Someone is now doing an official survey and they're going to geographically map the results. God I love nerds! 🤓
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
November 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
It rumbles on. Someone is now doing an official survey and they're going to geographically map the results. God I love nerds! 🤓
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
survey123.arcgis.com/share/b861da...
#speirgorm #sharpenergate
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Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
Another Day, Another Russian-US Attempt to Betray Ukraine and Destroy Europe
The Putin-Trump surrender plan will lay the groundwork for Russia to expand its attacks on other parts of Europe
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Moscow's guilty men in the White House are trying to destroy Ukraine and weaken Europe.
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
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The Putin-Trump surrender plan is the end if European security. If you decided you didn’t care about Ukraine (I do, but just if) you should oppose with every fibre if you don’t want further Russian attacks on Europe.
It really is that simple.
It really is that simple.
Completely agree.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
The fates of Ukraine and Europe are linked.
European security system will be destroyed without Ukraine.
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Putin-Trump surrender plan is the end if European security. If you decided you didn’t care about Ukraine (I do, but just if) you should oppose with every fibre if you don’t want further Russian attacks on Europe.
It really is that simple.
It really is that simple.
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Want to walk into and through an actual Iron Age house…and UP THE STAIRS?
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Want to walk into and through an actual Iron Age house…and UP THE STAIRS?
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
Of course you bloody do.
Come with me.
Carn Liath broch, just sitting quietly beside the A9 as thousands whizz by without stopping. Their mistake.
Far too excited to wait for #HillfortsWednesday
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At 3AM, November 17, 1973, "The Colonels" sent a tank crashing through the gates of the Athens Polytechnic. It had been occupied by students protesting the fascist junta. Dozens died, mostly teens, 20s and one boy of 5. Over 2,000 were injured.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
November 17, 2025 at 1:40 AM
At 3AM, November 17, 1973, "The Colonels" sent a tank crashing through the gates of the Athens Polytechnic. It had been occupied by students protesting the fascist junta. Dozens died, mostly teens, 20s and one boy of 5. Over 2,000 were injured.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
The protests it sparked brought down the dictatorship.
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Very few people remember this but the Arab League and PLO presented the Biden admin with a peace process proposal that had a two year timeline for Palestinian statehood and a UNSCR mandated international peacekeeping force for Gaza and the WB. They proposed it in spring 2024 and Blinken said no.
In February-May 2024 this was the biggest problem for the Biden administration, McGurk and Blinken wanted MBS and MBZ to finance reconstruction and disarm Hamas in exchange for nothing and they said no. Now Trump wants it in exchange for nothing and they say no.
November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Very few people remember this but the Arab League and PLO presented the Biden admin with a peace process proposal that had a two year timeline for Palestinian statehood and a UNSCR mandated international peacekeeping force for Gaza and the WB. They proposed it in spring 2024 and Blinken said no.
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This is a fascinating piece. I hadn’t realised how quickly electric trucks are coming on like powering-the-planet.ghost.io/gluttons-for...
Gluttons For Punishment: Oil Industry Doubles Down Against Reality
The world is facing a multi-year oil glut where the oil producers will be pumping more oil out of the ground than the world is using. This will keep oil prices at low levels – likely well below the le...
powering-the-planet.ghost.io
November 13, 2025 at 11:25 AM
This is a fascinating piece. I hadn’t realised how quickly electric trucks are coming on like powering-the-planet.ghost.io/gluttons-for...
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In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In 2023, the Labour party supported mandating swift bricks, whipping FOR the swifts brick amendment. 2 years later, the same Ministers in charge of Housing put a 3 line whip (the most extreme block) AGAINST swift bricks. Listen to the strength of support in this powerful speech.
Oh Casement, where art thou?
NI working for all
*exclusions apply
(*themuns)
NI working for all
*exclusions apply
(*themuns)
Euro 2028: Dublin to host seven games as match schedule revealed
Euro 2028: Dublin to host seven games as match schedule revealed
Aviva Stadium to host one quarter-final with final to be played in London’s Wembley Stadium
www.irishtimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Oh Casement, where art thou?
NI working for all
*exclusions apply
(*themuns)
NI working for all
*exclusions apply
(*themuns)
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Trump’s gold bling in the WH reminded me of a clip I posted 5 years ago of Charlie Sheen in the UK telling a story of the time Trump gave him a wedding gift.
November 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Trump’s gold bling in the WH reminded me of a clip I posted 5 years ago of Charlie Sheen in the UK telling a story of the time Trump gave him a wedding gift.
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For decades, the European Union ran on an unspoken understanding: Germany handled the money, France handled the military. Now, the tables are turning.
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
Germany’s rearmament upends Europe’s power balance
As Berlin again becomes Europe’s leading military power, Paris and Warsaw face a massive political shift.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
For decades, the European Union ran on an unspoken understanding: Germany handled the money, France handled the military. Now, the tables are turning.
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
www.politico.eu/article/germ...
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Oof. She’s not wrong. There’s a big gulf between how culture is seen and experienced in the UK and Ireland, I’ve noticed.
November 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Oof. She’s not wrong. There’s a big gulf between how culture is seen and experienced in the UK and Ireland, I’ve noticed.
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It’s pretty simple. Israel uses white phosphorus as part of its ecocide against Lebanon, to render as much of the South as possible unliveable for human beings.
They dynamite entire villages, cause forest fires with drone strikes, uproot countless olive and other trees, and kill the soil.
They dynamite entire villages, cause forest fires with drone strikes, uproot countless olive and other trees, and kill the soil.
NEW: We’ve added 53 more white phosphorus strikes to our archive whitephosphorus.info, bringing the total to 248 verified and geolocated incidents across South #Lebanon (2023–2024).
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians.
Our findings show otherwise. 🧵
November 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
It’s pretty simple. Israel uses white phosphorus as part of its ecocide against Lebanon, to render as much of the South as possible unliveable for human beings.
They dynamite entire villages, cause forest fires with drone strikes, uproot countless olive and other trees, and kill the soil.
They dynamite entire villages, cause forest fires with drone strikes, uproot countless olive and other trees, and kill the soil.
The best of us.
Presidents past and present 🇮🇪
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
President Connolly was joined at the Áras by her predecessors Mary McAleese, Michael D Higgins and Mary Robinson.
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The best of us.
The 'issues' covered by the leaked BBC memo and before it the internal review- trans, Gaza/Israel and emm.. being circumspect on Trump, all chime with the position of Labour leadership.
The correspondence between Govt/BBC may be somewhat interesting.
All serves to move the dial on BBC coverage.
The correspondence between Govt/BBC may be somewhat interesting.
All serves to move the dial on BBC coverage.
November 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
The 'issues' covered by the leaked BBC memo and before it the internal review- trans, Gaza/Israel and emm.. being circumspect on Trump, all chime with the position of Labour leadership.
The correspondence between Govt/BBC may be somewhat interesting.
All serves to move the dial on BBC coverage.
The correspondence between Govt/BBC may be somewhat interesting.
All serves to move the dial on BBC coverage.
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For non-Irish: The show premise is that Tommy Tiernan (the dad on Derry Girls) doesn’t know who his guest is until they appear.
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
Michael D. Higgins | The Tommy Tiernan Show
YouTube video by Tommy Tiernan
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 5:36 AM
For non-Irish: The show premise is that Tommy Tiernan (the dad on Derry Girls) doesn’t know who his guest is until they appear.
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm
The chat with Ireland’s outgoing president, Michael D Higgins, is beautiful.
I made the kid watch it to study how Irish people can dance across registers.
#spéirghorm