Whatever about the presidency, if I was Peadar O Tóibín, I’d be sleeping a little less soundly. Lots of nightmares involving blue bags trying to devour him… #aras25

Maria Steen refers to ‘elite clique’ - all democratically elected politicians, or senators nominated by them. She was happy enough to take some of their votes. Maria, why you don’t you run for local or Dáil elections?

Great to see democracy strong in Ireland, with a robust process for potential presidential candidates in place. 2 almost made it, but couldn’t get enough support. Democracy at work.

The USA was founded by people who didn’t want to pay for shit. Nothings changed.

You can’t fix autism because autistic people are not broken.

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Watch this. I strive to be this clear and effective. Best line — “A temper tantrum disguised as an ideology.”

(+ yesterday another 1000) = 77,000 members. Join.greenparty.org.uk

It’s amazing how the nut jobs from the Mayflower are back in power in the US.

Dutch late night TV has its take

Thanks Rachel Lysaght and the Echo for reporting my comments on this week's citizenship ceremony. For those receiving their citizenship, it's an emotional moment of welcome and connection. The tricolour, representing a republic of diversity, equality and inclusion, never more relevant. 👏👏

Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today. Four giants control 80% of meat processing. A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry. The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere. It means more power for them and less freedom for you.

My mom called me last night about the Kimmel firing, saying "This is how Hitler got started!" I quickly responded, "By firing the late night tv hosts?" Turns out, mom was right.

Samsung has rolled out a software update to its smart fridges that will display ads, despite saying they had "no plans" to do so. We're headed for a future where you will have to pay extra for appliances without ads.

This Week's Onion Magazine:

Do I ever have a link for you! Identifying Generational Gaps in Music share.google/WEJzkcPQ6dNz...

This

Don’t you dare call us fascists, they say, as they force people off the airwaves for criticizing them while vowing to crush and criminalize their opposition.

It’s that time of the year again

This is great.

This how you do it @greenpartyie.bsky.social

How do we fix this mess?

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson. Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word. This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

My two cents: McGregor was facing complete and utter humiliation at the DCC tonight. Not only was he not going to get nominated, he was barely going to get a vote, meaning his whole "DIS IS WHAT DA PEEPLE WANT!!" schtick was about to crumble. So he did what he always does - he tapped.

Fascist commits to continuing genocide.

Aw diddums..

via The Thinking Atheist

Kirk was a fascist. Somebody killed him. One less fascist.

Victim blaming was a feature of road safety ads back in the 1970s. There’s a worrying touch of that about this current Garda Síochána ad, especially as distracted driving is a real killer.

This Kirk was an absolute prick, purposefully attacking others to get attention. And he got it.

hey the people that stormed the capitol and erected gallows to murder elected leaders want you to know that political violence is not ok

Irish Examiner... #Aras25 #FeckOffIona

Pet parrots which typically live alone (whilst those in the wild live in large flocks) were given the technology to call each other. They would use it for up to three hours a day, and developed favourite friends 💔 on.ft.com/3K05vhS

Pundits: Charlie Kirk's assassination is a reminder of how important it is for members of a free society to be able to speak our minds without fear. Normal people: Charlie Kirk was a bigoted sociopathic fascist and here's a buncha quotes from him that prove it. Pundits: No not like that.

Charlie Kirk

In Ontario, criminal vigilantism works and will influence gov't policy. Keep that in mind.

Eir refuses to refund 91-year-old large sum for a service her family says was cancelled a decade ago

Every day, somewhere between 10 and 20 times as many Palestinians are slaughtered by Israel. It's not just that they don't get these messages of grief and condemnation from British politicians. British politicians continue to arm their murderers.

On a recent camping trip to Galway, I took the opportunity to visit Glengowla Mines. Our guide Sean was very informative about life for the miners who worked here...and the conditions they worked in. It's definitely worth a visit next time you are out near Oughterard🕯🔦👷‍♂️

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hilarious as a Welsh person, the people with the best flag in the world, to watch English people try to be excited about their flag which looks a sign for a lame first aid station that might be able to help you with paper cuts or very minor burns

Hey MAGA voters, ever get the feeling you’re being had?

‘I want to run for President of Ireland’ ‘What, I have to persuade others to let me run? But it’s me, I’m amazing!’ ‘Ah well, feck that…’

NEVER FORGET