Aodhán Ó'Coileáin
@werslabber.bsky.social
Belfast born. Galway domiciled. Here for the news and the views. Despise bots and their puppet masters. Ex-The Other Place, and happy to be cleansed of it.
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1. I didn't realize that "patriotism" was a prerequisite for the job of air traffic controller.
2. If "patriotism" means continuing to support a gov't that continually sh*ts on you, maybe it's not a good thing.
2. If "patriotism" means continuing to support a gov't that continually sh*ts on you, maybe it's not a good thing.
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
1. I didn't realize that "patriotism" was a prerequisite for the job of air traffic controller.
2. If "patriotism" means continuing to support a gov't that continually sh*ts on you, maybe it's not a good thing.
2. If "patriotism" means continuing to support a gov't that continually sh*ts on you, maybe it's not a good thing.
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Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
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The fucking walking dead of Israel
Extremist settler groups such as the so-called Hilltop Youth have doubled down on their unprecedented — & increasingly effective — campaign of harassment and land-grabbing that has hit all Palestinians, regardless of religion or political affiliation.
In the West Bank's last Christian village, faith, fear and an uncertain future
Taybeh, the West Bank's last all-Palestinian Christian village, is struggling as settler violence, checkpoints and economic woes drive tourism and families away.
www.latimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The fucking walking dead of Israel
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"Irish is part of the solution and I would encourage all of you in most positive way to learn the Irish language. Not in any way that says you have to, quite the opposite, because it's an absolute gift to us and it's an invitation to look at the world through a different eye," she said.
The Irish language has been a central part of President Connolly's political life and of her election campaign for the presidency
President Connolly urges dignitaries to learn Irish
The Irish language has been a central part of President Connolly's political life and of her election campaign for the presidency.
www.rte.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"Irish is part of the solution and I would encourage all of you in most positive way to learn the Irish language. Not in any way that says you have to, quite the opposite, because it's an absolute gift to us and it's an invitation to look at the world through a different eye," she said.
Sweet Jaysus, no!
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Sweet Jaysus, no!
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Gonna tell everyone that this is our Mount Rushmore 🤩
I don’t know about the rest of yee, but today I’m bursting with national pride. It’s a bit overwhelming actually.
I don’t know about the rest of yee, but today I’m bursting with national pride. It’s a bit overwhelming actually.
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Gonna tell everyone that this is our Mount Rushmore 🤩
I don’t know about the rest of yee, but today I’m bursting with national pride. It’s a bit overwhelming actually.
I don’t know about the rest of yee, but today I’m bursting with national pride. It’s a bit overwhelming actually.
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You have to understand what pieces like this from the NYT are and are not.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
November 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
You have to understand what pieces like this from the NYT are and are not.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
They are not an honest assessment of the state of politics today.
They are a negotiation tactic—an effort by a calcified, right-leaning legacy institution to steer the discourse in a direction more palatable to elites.
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Welcome to “justice” in Donald Trump’s America.
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Welcome to “justice” in Donald Trump’s America.
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Mary Manning and her co-workers took dog's abuse from politicians, bosses and the press for 3 years for refusing to handle S. African goods. Today she asks why our govt and chums in big business want to trade with illegal settlements driving Palestinians from their homes
youtube.com/shorts/nvGSz...
youtube.com/shorts/nvGSz...
Irish Worker Inspired Anti-Apartheid Boycott
YouTube video by AJ+
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Mary Manning and her co-workers took dog's abuse from politicians, bosses and the press for 3 years for refusing to handle S. African goods. Today she asks why our govt and chums in big business want to trade with illegal settlements driving Palestinians from their homes
youtube.com/shorts/nvGSz...
youtube.com/shorts/nvGSz...
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The right-wing press are terrified of @zackpolanski.bsky.social because he is the first UK politician who doesn’t give a toss for their endorsement and thus can’t be corrupted by them. Worse, he actually revels in their lame attacks. 👏👏👏
Why won't someone think about the poor billionaires????
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
And the newspapers they own!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The right-wing press are terrified of @zackpolanski.bsky.social because he is the first UK politician who doesn’t give a toss for their endorsement and thus can’t be corrupted by them. Worse, he actually revels in their lame attacks. 👏👏👏
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First of all, Trump wasn’t there, he was at Mar-a-Lago. Second, the “work” was what now?
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
First of all, Trump wasn’t there, he was at Mar-a-Lago. Second, the “work” was what now?
This is a piece what I wrote that might be if intetest:
Catalan: the Renaissance of Europe’s “Stateless” Language: a
Paradigm for the Irish Language Revival?
arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcont...
Catalan: the Renaissance of Europe’s “Stateless” Language: a
Paradigm for the Irish Language Revival?
arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcont...
arrow.tudublin.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This is a piece what I wrote that might be if intetest:
Catalan: the Renaissance of Europe’s “Stateless” Language: a
Paradigm for the Irish Language Revival?
arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcont...
Catalan: the Renaissance of Europe’s “Stateless” Language: a
Paradigm for the Irish Language Revival?
arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcont...
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Trump Solemnly Lays Wreath At Site Where He Would Have Died During Vietnam War If He Weren’t Rich https://theonion.com/trump-solemnly-lays-wreath-at-site-where-he-would-have-1832907992/
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump Solemnly Lays Wreath At Site Where He Would Have Died During Vietnam War If He Weren’t Rich https://theonion.com/trump-solemnly-lays-wreath-at-site-where-he-would-have-1832907992/
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Ireland's presidential inauguration chair was made from native oak, symbolic of strength and endurance
Here's some background from a beautiful book that I copy-edited in 2018 artisanhouse.ie/product/see-... #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm
Here's some background from a beautiful book that I copy-edited in 2018 artisanhouse.ie/product/see-... #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Ireland's presidential inauguration chair was made from native oak, symbolic of strength and endurance
Here's some background from a beautiful book that I copy-edited in 2018 artisanhouse.ie/product/see-... #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm
Here's some background from a beautiful book that I copy-edited in 2018 artisanhouse.ie/product/see-... #SpéirGhorm #SpéirGorm
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“Israel exists. Palestine doesn’t. And so I always wonder why nobody asks me why Palestine doesn’t have a right to exist.” - Abdul el-Sayed, candidate for Senate in Michigan.
November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
“Israel exists. Palestine doesn’t. And so I always wonder why nobody asks me why Palestine doesn’t have a right to exist.” - Abdul el-Sayed, candidate for Senate in Michigan.
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So nobody (NOBODY?) in Depts Finance or Housing knows how to calculate a residual land value? 😬
Minister ”impact [VAT reduction] is going to have on price of development land is not a matter that has been raised with me so far in analysis we have done” www.kildarestreet.com/committees/?...
Minister ”impact [VAT reduction] is going to have on price of development land is not a matter that has been raised with me so far in analysis we have done” www.kildarestreet.com/committees/?...
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
So nobody (NOBODY?) in Depts Finance or Housing knows how to calculate a residual land value? 😬
Minister ”impact [VAT reduction] is going to have on price of development land is not a matter that has been raised with me so far in analysis we have done” www.kildarestreet.com/committees/?...
Minister ”impact [VAT reduction] is going to have on price of development land is not a matter that has been raised with me so far in analysis we have done” www.kildarestreet.com/committees/?...
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Very glad they retired the Viceregal Throne.
An episode of Nationwide last week covered the recent refurbishment of the throne so had wondered whether it would pop up somewhere in the ceremony.
Great to see the newer Presidential Inauguration Chair is still favoured
An episode of Nationwide last week covered the recent refurbishment of the throne so had wondered whether it would pop up somewhere in the ceremony.
Great to see the newer Presidential Inauguration Chair is still favoured
Taking a moment to appreciate the Presidential Chair.
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
Commissioned back in 2011 by @opwireland.bsky.social from John Lee, based in Co. Meath.
She's a thing of beauty.
#speirgorm #áras2025
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Very glad they retired the Viceregal Throne.
An episode of Nationwide last week covered the recent refurbishment of the throne so had wondered whether it would pop up somewhere in the ceremony.
Great to see the newer Presidential Inauguration Chair is still favoured
An episode of Nationwide last week covered the recent refurbishment of the throne so had wondered whether it would pop up somewhere in the ceremony.
Great to see the newer Presidential Inauguration Chair is still favoured
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Every element of this is comedic perfection.
Russia presented its human-like AI robot. It fell down as it walked onto the stage.
November 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Every element of this is comedic perfection.
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Important first aid tip here.
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Important first aid tip here.
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This photo makes me very happy. They're just all such good people, in their own different ways. We did a great job picking them, and they each rose to the challenge.
#spéirghorm
#spéirghorm
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 5:20 PM
This photo makes me very happy. They're just all such good people, in their own different ways. We did a great job picking them, and they each rose to the challenge.
#spéirghorm
#spéirghorm
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Opposing genocide is the moral duty of our time.
Yet Palestine Action activists have been held in prison for over a year without trial. Six are now on hunger strike.
Detaining peaceful protesters under counter-terror powers is indefensible. This is political imprisonment in all but name.
Yet Palestine Action activists have been held in prison for over a year without trial. Six are now on hunger strike.
Detaining peaceful protesters under counter-terror powers is indefensible. This is political imprisonment in all but name.
November 11, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Opposing genocide is the moral duty of our time.
Yet Palestine Action activists have been held in prison for over a year without trial. Six are now on hunger strike.
Detaining peaceful protesters under counter-terror powers is indefensible. This is political imprisonment in all but name.
Yet Palestine Action activists have been held in prison for over a year without trial. Six are now on hunger strike.
Detaining peaceful protesters under counter-terror powers is indefensible. This is political imprisonment in all but name.
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Rewatching "Children of Men" for the 1st time in almost 20 years and OMG, the opening lines.
"Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle. The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques...the deportation of illegal immigrants will continue."
The movie takes place in 2027.
"Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle. The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques...the deportation of illegal immigrants will continue."
The movie takes place in 2027.
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Rewatching "Children of Men" for the 1st time in almost 20 years and OMG, the opening lines.
"Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle. The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques...the deportation of illegal immigrants will continue."
The movie takes place in 2027.
"Day 1,000 of the Siege of Seattle. The Muslim community demands an end to the Army's occupation of mosques...the deportation of illegal immigrants will continue."
The movie takes place in 2027.
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My job is 100% remote, as are 90% of the positions in the company.
Best job I’ve ever had and company is doing well.
O’Brien is likely just salty some of his property isn’t filled to the brim.
Best job I’ve ever had and company is doing well.
O’Brien is likely just salty some of his property isn’t filled to the brim.
Why is RTE uncritically reporting this bullshit ? What evidence has Denis O'Brien, tax exile in Portugal, produced ? What commercial property does Denis O'Brien own that might influence what he says on working from home ? Since when did he care about the civil service ?
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Remote working a 'mistake', claims Denis O'Brien
Businessman Denis O'Brien has claimed there has been a "marked decline" in the efficiency of all parts of the Government due to remote working.
www.rte.ie
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
My job is 100% remote, as are 90% of the positions in the company.
Best job I’ve ever had and company is doing well.
O’Brien is likely just salty some of his property isn’t filled to the brim.
Best job I’ve ever had and company is doing well.
O’Brien is likely just salty some of his property isn’t filled to the brim.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Why is RTE uncritically reporting this bullshit ? What evidence has Denis O'Brien, tax exile in Portugal, produced ? What commercial property does Denis O'Brien own that might influence what he says on working from home ? Since when did he care about the civil service ?
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Remote working a 'mistake', claims Denis O'Brien
Businessman Denis O'Brien has claimed there has been a "marked decline" in the efficiency of all parts of the Government due to remote working.
www.rte.ie
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Why is RTE uncritically reporting this bullshit ? What evidence has Denis O'Brien, tax exile in Portugal, produced ? What commercial property does Denis O'Brien own that might influence what he says on working from home ? Since when did he care about the civil service ?
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
www.rte.ie/news/busines...