Zack Breslin
@zackbreslin.bsky.social
Procrastinationist, musician, kitchen gardener, and socialist writer of books available at: https://tinyurl.com/4nr6uzed
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Zack Breslin
@zackbreslin.bsky.social
· Jan 10
The Boiling Point
A new year has brought with it another new climate linked disaster. The fires that now encircle Los Angeles have so far destroyed more than…
medium.com
With wildfires encircling Los Angeles and rendering houses to ashes and A-list celebrities into climate change refugees, I figured it was time to write another lament about the ever-escalating climate crisis.
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
AI keeping shtum on this particular matter
April 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
AI keeping shtum on this particular matter
Getting a bit nervous about my upcoming trip of a lifetime to Disney World, Florida
March 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Getting a bit nervous about my upcoming trip of a lifetime to Disney World, Florida
Reposted by Zack Breslin
the guy saying this now and the guy saying this in Venice c 1400 AD had the exact same physiognomy
March 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
the guy saying this now and the guy saying this in Venice c 1400 AD had the exact same physiognomy
🧵on the perils of having a rescue dog
We've had Marlo for 9 years, never a problem...until last night. He had been abandoned, possibly due to being gun-shy, and showed some clear signs of being mistreated (cowering, flinching etc and barking at strangers in the early days). 1/3
We've had Marlo for 9 years, never a problem...until last night. He had been abandoned, possibly due to being gun-shy, and showed some clear signs of being mistreated (cowering, flinching etc and barking at strangers in the early days). 1/3
February 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🧵on the perils of having a rescue dog
We've had Marlo for 9 years, never a problem...until last night. He had been abandoned, possibly due to being gun-shy, and showed some clear signs of being mistreated (cowering, flinching etc and barking at strangers in the early days). 1/3
We've had Marlo for 9 years, never a problem...until last night. He had been abandoned, possibly due to being gun-shy, and showed some clear signs of being mistreated (cowering, flinching etc and barking at strangers in the early days). 1/3
Possibly the most cowardly paragraph I've ever read in the Guardian, or any newspaper for that matter. Utterly shameful.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
February 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Possibly the most cowardly paragraph I've ever read in the Guardian, or any newspaper for that matter. Utterly shameful.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Far-right parties lead governments in Hungary, Italy and Slovakia - and soon to be Austria. They're part of (or propping up) coalitions in Croatia, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
It's entirely credible, if not probable, now that they'll take power in France and even Germany . . .
1/3
It's entirely credible, if not probable, now that they'll take power in France and even Germany . . .
1/3
January 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Far-right parties lead governments in Hungary, Italy and Slovakia - and soon to be Austria. They're part of (or propping up) coalitions in Croatia, Finland, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
It's entirely credible, if not probable, now that they'll take power in France and even Germany . . .
1/3
It's entirely credible, if not probable, now that they'll take power in France and even Germany . . .
1/3
The most depressing thing is that not one of the constituent parts of this incoming coalition made much of an attempt to hide exactly what they are, or even pretend they can actually improve the country.
And approximately half the electorate is just fine with that. Grim.
And approximately half the electorate is just fine with that. Grim.
It's hard to look at this Crony Coalition being formed in Ireland and feel anything but dread - out go the Green Party (good riddance) to be replaced by a hotch-potch of conspiracy theorists and gombeens who will do nothing but damage on housing, climate change or health.
January 15, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The most depressing thing is that not one of the constituent parts of this incoming coalition made much of an attempt to hide exactly what they are, or even pretend they can actually improve the country.
And approximately half the electorate is just fine with that. Grim.
And approximately half the electorate is just fine with that. Grim.
Last plug for my article about the LA fires, climate change tipping points, and how we're all akin to frogs being boiled alive
(Link in pinned post)
(Link in pinned post)
January 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Last plug for my article about the LA fires, climate change tipping points, and how we're all akin to frogs being boiled alive
(Link in pinned post)
(Link in pinned post)
Reposted by Zack Breslin
Excerpt from my latest article, maybe not the best read of your suffering from the January blues...
See my pinned post for link
See my pinned post for link
January 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Excerpt from my latest article, maybe not the best read of your suffering from the January blues...
See my pinned post for link
See my pinned post for link
Excerpt from my latest article, maybe not the best read of your suffering from the January blues...
See my pinned post for link
See my pinned post for link
January 11, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Excerpt from my latest article, maybe not the best read of your suffering from the January blues...
See my pinned post for link
See my pinned post for link
Reposted by Zack Breslin
With wildfires encircling Los Angeles and rendering houses to ashes and A-list celebrities into climate change refugees, I figured it was time to write another lament about the ever-escalating climate crisis.
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
The Boiling Point
A new year has brought with it another new climate linked disaster. The fires that now encircle Los Angeles have so far destroyed more than…
medium.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
With wildfires encircling Los Angeles and rendering houses to ashes and A-list celebrities into climate change refugees, I figured it was time to write another lament about the ever-escalating climate crisis.
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
With wildfires encircling Los Angeles and rendering houses to ashes and A-list celebrities into climate change refugees, I figured it was time to write another lament about the ever-escalating climate crisis.
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
The Boiling Point
A new year has brought with it another new climate linked disaster. The fires that now encircle Los Angeles have so far destroyed more than…
medium.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
With wildfires encircling Los Angeles and rendering houses to ashes and A-list celebrities into climate change refugees, I figured it was time to write another lament about the ever-escalating climate crisis.
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
medium.com/p/52c1e2f125c8
"Every year for the rest of your life will be one of the hottest on record. This, in turn, means that 2024 will end up being among the coldest years of this century. Enjoy it while it lasts"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024
Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
"Every year for the rest of your life will be one of the hottest on record. This, in turn, means that 2024 will end up being among the coldest years of this century. Enjoy it while it lasts"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Reposted by Zack Breslin
I don't think you need ten-dimensional chess to explain why rich American CEOs whose infinite growth machines have stalled might be on friendly terms with the rich American CEO president who promises to stop antitrust, buy their crypto, and negotiate with foreign markets on their behalf.
January 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I don't think you need ten-dimensional chess to explain why rich American CEOs whose infinite growth machines have stalled might be on friendly terms with the rich American CEO president who promises to stop antitrust, buy their crypto, and negotiate with foreign markets on their behalf.
Somewhere in a dark corner of the IMF's headquarters there's an economist with a PHD in Syrian hydrocarbon resources who's about to get a big promotion
So Syria's new government has announced that it will move away from a state controlled economy to a "free market" model in order to "attract foreign investment."
It's about to become an Islamic state of Amazon, Google, Walmart, Instagram, Apple, and BlackRock.
Yeah, Syria is truly "free."
It's about to become an Islamic state of Amazon, Google, Walmart, Instagram, Apple, and BlackRock.
Yeah, Syria is truly "free."
December 11, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Somewhere in a dark corner of the IMF's headquarters there's an economist with a PHD in Syrian hydrocarbon resources who's about to get a big promotion
A "busy, busy year" supporting various crimes against humanity including genocide. Well done lads
December 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
A "busy, busy year" supporting various crimes against humanity including genocide. Well done lads
My two great loves in life: Irish football and Irish politics.
Nothing but misery and crushing disappointment, over and over again.
Nothing but misery and crushing disappointment, over and over again.
December 1, 2024 at 10:11 PM
My two great loves in life: Irish football and Irish politics.
Nothing but misery and crushing disappointment, over and over again.
Nothing but misery and crushing disappointment, over and over again.
Some positives of the election results so far:
1. No outright FG/FF majority, which was a possibility when election was called
2. FG/FF vote share still in decline
3. Greens punished for betrayal of their voters
4. The Monk upsetting lots of people I don't like
1. No outright FG/FF majority, which was a possibility when election was called
2. FG/FF vote share still in decline
3. Greens punished for betrayal of their voters
4. The Monk upsetting lots of people I don't like
November 30, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Some positives of the election results so far:
1. No outright FG/FF majority, which was a possibility when election was called
2. FG/FF vote share still in decline
3. Greens punished for betrayal of their voters
4. The Monk upsetting lots of people I don't like
1. No outright FG/FF majority, which was a possibility when election was called
2. FG/FF vote share still in decline
3. Greens punished for betrayal of their voters
4. The Monk upsetting lots of people I don't like
If Donegal lose Pringle and return two FF's, 100% Redress Party will have achieved precisely nothing in terms of increasing the chances of a proper scheme, despite their seat.
And Pringle was a great representative, hopefully he can still squeek in
And Pringle was a great representative, hopefully he can still squeek in
That is bloody tough. I have sympathy for those impacted by mica, but their campaigners previously got into bed with the shittiest of right-wing racist scumbags. This is not good for Donegal, and not good overall.
November 30, 2024 at 3:56 PM
If Donegal lose Pringle and return two FF's, 100% Redress Party will have achieved precisely nothing in terms of increasing the chances of a proper scheme, despite their seat.
And Pringle was a great representative, hopefully he can still squeek in
And Pringle was a great representative, hopefully he can still squeek in
Reposted by Zack Breslin
If your confused about why some inner city communities would vote for Gerry Hutch, may I direct you to this article by Kitty Holland, written after the local elections, about the level of deprivation found in parts of Finglas that voted for Gavin Pepper
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
‘They believe the social contract has been torn up’: How one area feels after an anti-immigrant candidate was elected
Finglas community ‘has a lot of love to give and gives it out in plenty’ but feels ‘forgotten about and ignored’
www.irishtimes.com
November 30, 2024 at 11:07 AM
If your confused about why some inner city communities would vote for Gerry Hutch, may I direct you to this article by Kitty Holland, written after the local elections, about the level of deprivation found in parts of Finglas that voted for Gavin Pepper
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Zack Breslin
Ireland becomes world's first country to divest from fossil fuels
Thanks to Thomas Pringle
Vote No 1
November 27, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Ireland becomes world's first country to divest from fossil fuels
Thanks to Thomas Pringle
Vote No 1
Reposted by Zack Breslin
FF&FG's economic model is Corporate Tax Haven Ireland, which they now fear is under threat.
We have a unique opportunity now to shift away from this, and actually invest in systematic measures to improve people's lives.
#TonightVMTV #ge24 #TaxHavenIreland #KickOutFFFG
We have a unique opportunity now to shift away from this, and actually invest in systematic measures to improve people's lives.
#TonightVMTV #ge24 #TaxHavenIreland #KickOutFFFG
November 27, 2024 at 3:40 PM
FF&FG's economic model is Corporate Tax Haven Ireland, which they now fear is under threat.
We have a unique opportunity now to shift away from this, and actually invest in systematic measures to improve people's lives.
#TonightVMTV #ge24 #TaxHavenIreland #KickOutFFFG
We have a unique opportunity now to shift away from this, and actually invest in systematic measures to improve people's lives.
#TonightVMTV #ge24 #TaxHavenIreland #KickOutFFFG
Reposted by Zack Breslin
Not a single person on this panel to oppose the government policies of performative cruelty designed to suggest that vulnerable people are responsible for the crises we face.
#RTEUpFront
#RTEUpFront
November 25, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Not a single person on this panel to oppose the government policies of performative cruelty designed to suggest that vulnerable people are responsible for the crises we face.
#RTEUpFront
#RTEUpFront
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November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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This AI stuff is starting to look like a speculative bubble spiralling out of control, with more and more dumb ideas sucking up a pile of capital, just like the .com bubble in 2000
Good.
Good.
Why? Who is this meant to be good for? Nobody wants your shit AI books, never mind 8,000 in a year. Just a terrible idea and a horrible road the publishing industry is heading down.
November 25, 2024 at 1:32 PM
This AI stuff is starting to look like a speculative bubble spiralling out of control, with more and more dumb ideas sucking up a pile of capital, just like the .com bubble in 2000
Good.
Good.