Moira O'Brien
@moiraob.bsky.social
Podcaster, Toastmaster, Photographer, YouTuber
YouTube.com/moiraobrien - MOBMedia & Friendly Ghost Films
YouTube.com/moiraobrien - MOBMedia & Friendly Ghost Films
Rachel Reeves has increased taxes on the poorest in UK society and committed to do the same for the next 5 years by continuing the freeze on personal allowances and tax bands. This is disgusting.
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Rachel Reeves has increased taxes on the poorest in UK society and committed to do the same for the next 5 years by continuing the freeze on personal allowances and tax bands. This is disgusting.
Listening to the Rachel Reeves give the budget statement to the House of Commons, I am disgusted at the lack of respect given to the speaker. A school debate would be more respectful.
November 26, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Listening to the Rachel Reeves give the budget statement to the House of Commons, I am disgusted at the lack of respect given to the speaker. A school debate would be more respectful.
The next election should be fought on one issue alone - that of competence. The Tories are are history in that respect.
Farage’s party are proving even worse (Kent, Cornwall etc).
Labour is fast going down the pan, at least under Starmer.
/cont/
Farage’s party are proving even worse (Kent, Cornwall etc).
Labour is fast going down the pan, at least under Starmer.
/cont/
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The next election should be fought on one issue alone - that of competence. The Tories are are history in that respect.
Farage’s party are proving even worse (Kent, Cornwall etc).
Labour is fast going down the pan, at least under Starmer.
/cont/
Farage’s party are proving even worse (Kent, Cornwall etc).
Labour is fast going down the pan, at least under Starmer.
/cont/
@uklabourparty.bsky.social is not the Labour party that I recognise and definitely not the party I voted for. For God’s sake stop talking about asylum and get on with fixing the economy, like rejoining the Customs Union and Single Market. Do something that actually works.
November 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
@uklabourparty.bsky.social is not the Labour party that I recognise and definitely not the party I voted for. For God’s sake stop talking about asylum and get on with fixing the economy, like rejoining the Customs Union and Single Market. Do something that actually works.
If Rachel Reeves extends the damaging freeze on personal allowances she is taxing those who can afford it least - pensioners & those on low pay. The allowances should be restored & higher rates increased to pay for it. Labour Government is taxing the poor. STOP IT. #UKBudget #RachelReeves
November 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
If Rachel Reeves extends the damaging freeze on personal allowances she is taxing those who can afford it least - pensioners & those on low pay. The allowances should be restored & higher rates increased to pay for it. Labour Government is taxing the poor. STOP IT. #UKBudget #RachelReeves
I have listened to the whole (undedited) speech & I have no doubt whatsoever that Trump encouraged the attack of the Capitol. Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against BBC over documentary www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025...
Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against BBC over documentary
US Donald Trump has sent a letter to the BBC threatening legal action over the way a documentary aired edited clips of his speech just before the 2021 US Capitol assault.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I have listened to the whole (undedited) speech & I have no doubt whatsoever that Trump encouraged the attack of the Capitol. Trump threatens $1bn lawsuit against BBC over documentary www.rte.ie/news/uk/2025...
I have been sailing in Marineverse Club on the high seas for the past year. I found that for navigation purposes it was useful to have a calculator for course and speed over the ground. This developed into a VMG (Vector made good) calculator
October 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I have been sailing in Marineverse Club on the high seas for the past year. I found that for navigation purposes it was useful to have a calculator for course and speed over the ground. This developed into a VMG (Vector made good) calculator
Let me be clear:
1. I support protest against the proscribing of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. They are protesting against the law. They have every right to do this.
2. I do not support Palestine Action. I do not support any group that damages property.
1. I support protest against the proscribing of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. They are protesting against the law. They have every right to do this.
2. I do not support Palestine Action. I do not support any group that damages property.
October 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Let me be clear:
1. I support protest against the proscribing of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. They are protesting against the law. They have every right to do this.
2. I do not support Palestine Action. I do not support any group that damages property.
1. I support protest against the proscribing of Palestine Action as a terrorist group. They are protesting against the law. They have every right to do this.
2. I do not support Palestine Action. I do not support any group that damages property.
A short video showing the MarineVerse Sailing Club mobile app which is in the advanced Beta stage.
youtu.be/lTkPuaVN2cU
youtu.be/lTkPuaVN2cU
MarineVerse Sailing Club - mobile app
YouTube video by Moira O'Brien
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October 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A short video showing the MarineVerse Sailing Club mobile app which is in the advanced Beta stage.
youtu.be/lTkPuaVN2cU
youtu.be/lTkPuaVN2cU
I detest Donald Trump and all that he stands for, but if he pulls off the Gaza deal, then I will give him the credit. It is not perfect but it is far better than the alternative.
October 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I detest Donald Trump and all that he stands for, but if he pulls off the Gaza deal, then I will give him the credit. It is not perfect but it is far better than the alternative.
What the???
September 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
What the???
How is it that MAGA supporters are unable to see that the Trump has gone completely off the wall. I guess his appointees are all in it for the power and the money, but the masses? They are being screwed but they don’t seem to realise it.
September 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
How is it that MAGA supporters are unable to see that the Trump has gone completely off the wall. I guess his appointees are all in it for the power and the money, but the masses? They are being screwed but they don’t seem to realise it.
I just posted a video on YouTube showing a bit of global sailing in @marineverse.bsky.social Marineverse Sailing Club. If you are into sailing in any way, then this is the best place to go. youtu.be/KOmaNFvPxpE?...
Sailing the Ocean in Virtual Reality
YouTube video by Moira O'Brien
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September 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I just posted a video on YouTube showing a bit of global sailing in @marineverse.bsky.social Marineverse Sailing Club. If you are into sailing in any way, then this is the best place to go. youtu.be/KOmaNFvPxpE?...
I do not understand why the @ukgovernment.bsky.social will not open safe routes for immigrants. This will save lives and save money. Just do it, if only for humanitatian reasons. #immigration #SmallBoats
September 20, 2025 at 10:38 AM
I do not understand why the @ukgovernment.bsky.social will not open safe routes for immigrants. This will save lives and save money. Just do it, if only for humanitatian reasons. #immigration #SmallBoats
I get so bored with Trump talking down Biden in every statement he makes.
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I get so bored with Trump talking down Biden in every statement he makes.
UK government has been dealt a cruel hand. The ambassador to King Donald has been accused of lesser error of judgment than Trump. Mandelson should go, but that would send an insult to Trump. Was Starmer aware of this when Mandelson was appointed? If so, then both are culpable
September 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
UK government has been dealt a cruel hand. The ambassador to King Donald has been accused of lesser error of judgment than Trump. Mandelson should go, but that would send an insult to Trump. Was Starmer aware of this when Mandelson was appointed? If so, then both are culpable
Marineverse Saiing Club is now 90% off on Steam. If you want to experience Yacht, Dinghy, Waszp, Opti or Catamaran on your computer, this is a good time to give it a go at $2.99.
Save 90% on MarineVerse Sailing Club on Steam
Try sailing, relax, learn & race in iconic sailing locations. Master various sailboats. Join a community and connect with other sailors. When you are ready, test your skills in a competitive setti...
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September 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Marineverse Saiing Club is now 90% off on Steam. If you want to experience Yacht, Dinghy, Waszp, Opti or Catamaran on your computer, this is a good time to give it a go at $2.99.
One of the joys in my old age is sailing the oceans in virtual reality. @marineverse.bsky.social Marineverse Sailing Club is an international club with both regular inshore racing but also global cruising and racing.
September 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
One of the joys in my old age is sailing the oceans in virtual reality. @marineverse.bsky.social Marineverse Sailing Club is an international club with both regular inshore racing but also global cruising and racing.
I feel very sorry for Angela Rayner. She found herself in an invidious position given the very complex legal situation with the trust for her child. A person other than a government minister would have been forgiven for the oversight. As a minister she was required to take precautions. Sad.
September 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I feel very sorry for Angela Rayner. She found herself in an invidious position given the very complex legal situation with the trust for her child. A person other than a government minister would have been forgiven for the oversight. As a minister she was required to take precautions. Sad.
More evidence that the orange one is continuing to deny what is in front of his eyes: record temperatures all over the world, increasing storms, increasing desalination of the sea resulting is less density thus disrupting the global climate etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/c...
Energy Dept. Attacks Climate Science in Contentious Report
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August 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
More evidence that the orange one is continuing to deny what is in front of his eyes: record temperatures all over the world, increasing storms, increasing desalination of the sea resulting is less density thus disrupting the global climate etc. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/c...
This is what happens when dogma beats common sense. Trump's deportation goals are making a mockery of the slogan on the Statue of Liberty "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...
ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now?
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July 29, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This is what happens when dogma beats common sense. Trump's deportation goals are making a mockery of the slogan on the Statue of Liberty "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free”. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...
It strikes me that allowing political parties to accept donations from companies with vested interests cannot be in the best interest of the country. Any country.
July 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It strikes me that allowing political parties to accept donations from companies with vested interests cannot be in the best interest of the country. Any country.
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie
Protect Our Revolutionary History - Make the GPO a National Monument not a Shopping Centre
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too?
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July 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I've just signed this petition calling on the government to protect the GPO as a national monument and to scrap plans to turn it into shops and offices. Will you sign too? my.uplift.ie/petitions/pr... @uplift.ie