Slugger O'Toole – Conversation, politics and stray insights
4 days ago · Soapbox 21 January 2025 The signal has gone out that unionism is weak and will always give in 3790 Jamie Bryson is NI Director of Policy, Centre for the Union, a think tank focused on preserving all aspects of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Here he critiques the DUP’s past claims to have cut the … read Slugger Team 21 January 2025 Benn rejects use of the Stormont ...
Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is no basis for a ...
Apr 18, 2018 · This morning I came across this classic clip from The Monty Python and the Holy Grail film. Ever after 40 years, it is still a great send-up of our political system. Enjoy. A self-perpetuating autocracy King Arthur: Old woman! Dennis: Man. King Arthur: Man, sorry. What knight lives in that castle over there? Dennis: I’m 37. King Arthur: What? Dennis: I’m 37. I’m not old. King Arthur ...
What Was it All For? – Slugger O'Toole
6 days ago · So, some four hundred and sixty-eight days since the October 7 th atrocity, Israel’s security cabinet has approved a ceasefire deal that may at last lead to an end to Israel’s revenge on Gaza. I use the term revenge deliberately of course, because with a very rough estimation of some sixty-five thousand people dead as per recent reports which, if borne out, would represent 3% of Gaza’s ...
Slugger O'Toole – Conversation, politics and stray insights
Brian O’Neill 15 December 2024 Open sunday – politics free zone… 2015 In addition to our normal open Sunday, we have a politics-free post to give you all a break. So discuss what you like here, but no politics. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday. read Brian O’Neill 15 December 2024 Open Sunday – discuss what you like… 7289 The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you ...
Donald Trump inauguration open thread… – Slugger O'Toole
3 days ago · As President Trump embarks on his second term, the world watches with bated breath. His unparalleled political acumen, unwavering determination, and visionary leadership promise to usher in an era of prosperity and strength for the United States. Undoubtedly, America will soar to new heights under his guidance, reaffirming its position as a beacon of hope and freedom. Or not ¯\\_ (ツ ...
Alliance: When tolerance of ambiguity becomes a lack of ambition
5 days ago · One of my former managers had a catchphrase “tolerance of ambiguity” to the effect that one of the qualities that characterised your potential to rise to senior management was the ability to tolerate ambiguity. The greater one’s responsibilities became, the less black and white the choices become. You have to be able to tolerate situations where there are many competing points of view ...
Weekly Bulletin. What you need to know this week…
5 days ago · New Irish Government commits €1b to Shared Island Fund Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have agreed on a draft Programme for Government with the support of nine Independent TDs this week, with the new Irish government expected to be confirmed next week after the deal is ratified by party membership.In a section of the document termed “Building our Shared Island and Rebuilding Ireland -UK ...
Open Sunday – discuss what you like… – Slugger O'Toole
5 days ago · The idea for Open Sunday is to let you discuss what you like. Just two rules. Keep it civil and no man/woman playing. Comments will close at 12 pm on Monday. Brian O'Neill I help to manage Slugger by taking care of the site as well as running our live events. My background is in business, marketing and IT. My politics tend towards middle-of-the-road pragmatism, I am not a member of any ...
Beyond McMonagle: Examining Political Appointments in …
3 days ago · The Cost of Political Appointments The recent conviction of Sinn Féin press officer Michael McMonagle for serious child sex offences has highlighted systemic flaws in Northern Ireland’s approach to political appointments. While McMonagle was briefly employed under First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s staffing allowance, subsequent revelations—including a …
I, Dolours – an unsettling cinematic memoir about an IRA activist …
Jul 26, 2018 · A cinematic memoir which allows Dolours Price tell her story from the grave. This 82-minute film, revolving around a 2010 interview conducted by Ed Moloney, explains and reconstructs her IRA activism and role in the 'disappeared'. I Dolours will be screened as part of Belfast Film Festival's documentary season on 13 August before going …
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