mackindublin
@mack-ie.bsky.social
Centrist dad politics tech rugby.
.@imogenwk.bsky.social thank you I thought it was just me I don’t hate it it’s just the need not to think too much. similar to law & order
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I hate this TV series I’m binge-watching, yet I’m on track to complete all 177 episodes. Why am I doing it? | Imogen West-Knights
When I see those final House credits roll, I won’t even feel any sense of achievement – I will just be deciding on my next joylessly sisyphean task, says writer Imogen West-Knights
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December 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
.@imogenwk.bsky.social thank you I thought it was just me I don’t hate it it’s just the need not to think too much. similar to law & order
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The hysteria about neutrality needs to end, if we don't wake up an attack on an EU leader may occur during the Irish presidency. To remain neutral you have to be able to defend it.....We cannot continue to bury our head in the sand over out of date principles.
The hysteria about neutrality needs to end, if we don't wake up an attack on an EU leader may occur during the Irish presidency. To remain neutral you have to be able to defend it.....We cannot continue to bury our head in the sand over out of date principles.
Irish Defence Forces chief: Russian war has changed everything
Lieutenant General Rossa Mulcahy says the Irish military needs more personnel, intelligence and high-tech capabilities to navigate these uncertain times
www.thetimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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The hysteria about neutrality needs to end, if we don't wake up an attack on an EU leader may occur during the Irish presidency. To remain neutral you have to be able to defend it.....We cannot continue to bury our head in the sand over out of date principles.
The hysteria about neutrality needs to end, if we don't wake up an attack on an EU leader may occur during the Irish presidency. To remain neutral you have to be able to defend it.....We cannot continue to bury our head in the sand over out of date principles.
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Don’t miss today’s fascinating Big Read by @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social on #FTEdit 👉 on.ft.com/4ikI6EN
How Ireland became the weak spot in Europe’s defences
With few ships and limited intelligence-sharing, some say the country cannot hope to protect itself or its infrastructure
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November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Don’t miss today’s fascinating Big Read by @judewebber.bsky.social and @helenwarrell.bsky.social on #FTEdit 👉 on.ft.com/4ikI6EN
This is so unbelievably embarrassing our insistence that neutrality is sacrosanct despite our inability to defend it
When it comes to modern war, Ireland is a high-value target: its waters on the western fringe of Europe contain three-quarters of all undersea cables in the northern hemisphere. Despite this, is unprotected and unprepared.
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 on why this determinedly neutral nation is Europe's weak link 👇
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This is so unbelievably embarrassing our insistence that neutrality is sacrosanct despite our inability to defend it
September 19, 2025 at 7:55 PM
September 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Uber really needs to understand that not everyone speaks American English.
August 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Uber really needs to understand that not everyone speaks American English.
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💥🇭🇺 Police have given up guarding Budapest’s Liberty Bridge as anti-government protesters shut down traffic on four major bridges, rallying against Viktor Orbán’s new law curbing freedom of assembly and banning the Pride march.
They vow to escalate with a 24-hour shutdown next week.
They vow to escalate with a 24-hour shutdown next week.
April 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
💥🇭🇺 Police have given up guarding Budapest’s Liberty Bridge as anti-government protesters shut down traffic on four major bridges, rallying against Viktor Orbán’s new law curbing freedom of assembly and banning the Pride march.
They vow to escalate with a 24-hour shutdown next week.
They vow to escalate with a 24-hour shutdown next week.
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.@mark-carney.bsky.social has won, I wish him well but I thought @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social did a better interview and her knowledge of Russia/Ukraine made her a compelling candidate. Canada is lucky to have two such strong candidates and I hope Carney makes her his foreign minister.
Canada Decides: Who will be the next prime minister? (LEADING)
Rory, Alastair and the Mooch are joined by both Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney to discuss:
🇨🇦How Canada can fight back against Trump
🌐How to counter being seen as a political 'insider'
🤔Was Justin Trudeau too woke?
Rory, Alastair and the Mooch are joined by both Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney to discuss:
🇨🇦How Canada can fight back against Trump
🌐How to counter being seen as a political 'insider'
🤔Was Justin Trudeau too woke?
March 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
.@mark-carney.bsky.social has won, I wish him well but I thought @chrystia-freeland.bsky.social did a better interview and her knowledge of Russia/Ukraine made her a compelling candidate. Canada is lucky to have two such strong candidates and I hope Carney makes her his foreign minister.
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We’ll see. The if they don’t cut, Elon will line from Trump seems to be the actual rule www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Trump puts new limits on Elon Musk
The president convened his secretaries, with Musk, to clarify power.
www.politico.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We’ll see. The if they don’t cut, Elon will line from Trump seems to be the actual rule www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
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#SlavaUkraïni I don’t think I need to say more
March 1, 2025 at 12:13 AM
#SlavaUkraïni I don’t think I need to say more
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"He has become a true voice of Ukrainian people"
Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko says his country is "proud" of President Zelensky after his meeting with Donald Trump today, insisting: "public opinion is on our side in the United States".
#Newsnight
Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko says his country is "proud" of President Zelensky after his meeting with Donald Trump today, insisting: "public opinion is on our side in the United States".
#Newsnight
February 28, 2025 at 11:53 PM
"He has become a true voice of Ukrainian people"
Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko says his country is "proud" of President Zelensky after his meeting with Donald Trump today, insisting: "public opinion is on our side in the United States".
#Newsnight
Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Merezhko says his country is "proud" of President Zelensky after his meeting with Donald Trump today, insisting: "public opinion is on our side in the United States".
#Newsnight
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Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
February 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Here's something that takes seconds and could have actual positive outcomes.
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
There is an official 'citizen's petition' system in the EU. There's one open at the moment to ban conversion therapy for LGBT+ people in the EU.
Ireland can be 1 of the 7 nations needed
eci.ec.europa.eu/043/public/#...
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Should Ireland revisit its neutrality? Prof Ben Tonra and Dr Raymond Murphy debate
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
Should Ireland revisit its neutrality? Prof Ben Tonra and Dr Raymond Murphy debate
Renewed international focus is coming on Ireland’s attitude to defence as Finland and Sweden join Nato
www.irishtimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Should Ireland revisit its neutrality? Prof Ben Tonra and Dr Raymond Murphy debate
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...
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Said the least masculine man….(just gentle irony I’m not un the business of defining masculinity)
My favorite part of Zuckerberg's Joe Rogan interview is when he suggests there is not enough masculine energy at his company, where two out of every three employees is a man.
January 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Said the least masculine man….(just gentle irony I’m not un the business of defining masculinity)
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Very little to disagree with here and while Ireland is not as bad there are many of his suggestions (such as a social media ban for under 16, (Australia is adopting this afaik)) that we could implement
Very little to disagree with here and while Ireland is not as bad there are many of his suggestions (such as a social media ban for under 16, (Australia is adopting this afaik)) that we could implement
How the US Is Destroying Young People’s Future | Scott Galloway | TED
YouTube video by TED
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December 14, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Very little to disagree with here and while Ireland is not as bad there are many of his suggestions (such as a social media ban for under 16, (Australia is adopting this afaik)) that we could implement
Very little to disagree with here and while Ireland is not as bad there are many of his suggestions (such as a social media ban for under 16, (Australia is adopting this afaik)) that we could implement
Great idea we’ll obviously not do anything like it of course
Dr David Coleman on the recent landmark decision by the Australian government regarding children under 16 – and why we should think more about the harm smartphones and social media have on our children
‘Australia should be applauded for banning under 16s from social media –we’ll look back on how we did things with horror’
The Australian government has just passed a law barring teenagers under the age of 16 from accessing social media.
www.independent.ie
December 5, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Great idea we’ll obviously not do anything like it of course
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This is huge.
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
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The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
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European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 AM
This is huge.
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries 👇
www.thelondoneconomic.com/news/media/e...