Irish Expat

10 Sept 2025

Riddle me this: Who signed a pedo doodle in 2003 in order to frame the doodler 22 years in the future?

wapo.stAn NFL team touted its throwback logo. Social media melted down.The Atlanta Falcons’ new profile picture reminded users of Nazi iconography.

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wapo.stAn NFL team touted its throwback logo. Social media melted down.The Atlanta Falcons’ new profile picture reminded users of Nazi iconography.

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The number of people killed by cars on Irish roads so far this year is 151, up 9% on the same period of last year. Of these, 29 were pedestrians. The Minister responsible for road safety has called for “all pedestrians” to wear high-visibility clothing!

So all car drivers and all passengers should also wear hi-vis since they become pedestrians going to and from car? Anything to avoid lower speed limits and safe footpaths and cycle lanes.

Trump renames every U.S. State to their Etymological roots in English

Florida brings more charges against former Cuba president Raul Castro Florida, home to pedophile, rapist, convicted felon, and war criminal Trump, has filed criminal charges against 95 year old former Cuban president, concerning downing of plane 30 years ago, as Trump seeks new war distraction.

Trump cancels live broadcast of firing squad execution (thinks mauling by tiger will get higher ratings)

Zuckerberg is only the latest billionaire to purchase a massive estate in Ireland, adding a new chapter to a history of colonial landholdings, including Ireland’s largest feudal estate, still held free of inheritance tax after 850 years by the so-called “9th Marquess of Waterford.”

@oxfamireland.bsky.social

$250 Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg buys castle in Ireland for €50 million, donates €150,000 to local sports clubs. Meanwhile the Irish Data Protection Commission has fined META €2.5 billion since 2022, but the judgments remain under appeal and only €17 million has been collected so far.

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Oxfam Ireland

Young ‘Climate Judges’ listed charges related to Ireland’s lack of climate action as it prioritises energy-hungry data centres and new LNG gas terminals.  The stunt was organised by the @stopclimatechaos.bsky.social coalition of over 40 organisations.

oxfamireland.orgNext generation panel of ‘Climate Judges’ declare Ireland ‘climate hypocrites’This stunt was organised by the Stop Climate Chaos coalition of over 40 environmental, development, youth, community, social, and faith-based organisations.

Trump is now using taxpayer funds for insane and illegal “public service announcements”

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

absolutely demented. like a scene from a horror movie

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salon.com"NAZA" could be the tipping point in the public perception of GazaAs Gaza support builds, the film presents testimony Israel can't easily deny.

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MsMc

@msmcglencree.bsky.social

21 Sept

Rorschach test - what do you see? #clouds over #Greystones #Ireland

19 Sept

UN mission says 'grounds to believe' US committed war crime in strike on Iran school

15 Sept

nytimes.comNaomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World Is Now on the TableIn a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise.

13 Sept

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World Is Now on the Table www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/m...

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10 Sept

everytownresearch.orgGun Violence in AmericaGun violence in America is at a crisis point. Every day, nearly 130 people are killed with guns and more than 200 are shot and wounded.

10 Sept

At his side is surprised and delighted Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen who released an Attorney General’s Opinion asserting that teaching anti-racism in Montana public schools violates federal and state law.

Eddie Smith@eddsmitty.bsky.social

Well, one thing you can say about "Tapdancin' Tim Scott": he never turns down a chance to perform. I mean, listen to him. Some serious shuckin' & jivin' going on. Dude's working hard for that butter biscuit. 🦝 #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

7 Sept

Racism disguised as culture (meanwhile millions of Americans with a single Irish grandparent are automatically entitled to dual Irish citizenship).

The Journal@thejournal.ie

Planned changes to Irish citizenship requirements will ensure that new citizens have an “understanding” of the country and its values, the Taoiseach has said. jrnl.ie/7154915

8 Sept

And the government wants to require Irish language literacy, something its own recent candidate for President of Ireland did not have!

4 Sept

US the only country to vote against major map reform to more accurately display Africa

2 Sept

commondreams.orgAnswer Me This, Hakeem Jeffries: What Do Democrats Stand For?Twice Democrats lost to the corrupt, chronically lying, corporatist, and failed gambling czar Donald Trump when you should have defeated him and his GOP handily. It is time for serious introspection, a change of attitude, and tactics.

2 Sept

Riddle me this, Ralph Nader: Why did a vainglorious consumer advocate undercut Democrats with four failed independent campaigns for president and help elect George W. Bush?

Common Dreams@commondreams.org

Answer Me This, Hakeem Jeffries: What Do Democrats Stand For? An open letter from Ralph Nader

@robertmcmillan13.bsky.social

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The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?

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Askme

@askme99.bsky.social

17 Aug

There has been now. Netanyasshole and its cabinet are war criminals, are committing genocide and crimes against humanity. Arrest and execute.

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Robert McMillan 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦

15 Aug

Not measured - people who are not using the roads because of safety concerns Netherlands - 75% of school students cycle to school regularly Ireland closer to 2%. Fatalities data - says Ireland’s roads were safer. BS irishcycle.com/2024/10/10/r...

irishcycle.comRoad fatality figures are a poor indicator of road safetyComment & Analysis: Back in 2019, Ireland was named the second safest European Union Member State by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) and received the ETSC’s Road Safety Performance…

13 Aug

Israel tricked Trump into humiliating show of cowardice CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat before Trump switched planes in Turkey

13 Aug

11 Aug

nytimes.comTrump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags (Gift Article)The curious case of Guren “Bobby” Zhou shows the ease with which investors with shady backgrounds and unknown motivations can funnel money to the president.

9 Aug

Trump Crypto Took $100 Million From a Businessman With Red Flags www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/u...

7 Aug

Texas makes possessing weed a felony (for some)

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6 Aug

joe.ieJOE.ie - Social media amplifying anti-Muslim hatred in Ireland, report findsAlmost 90% of conversation on X regarding anti-Muslim hate incidents here originated outside Ireland.

6 Aug

4 Aug

Schrödinger's Senator

3 Aug

An historically corrupt shitting U.S. president made over $2 Billion his first year in office

31 July

Trump spent $5 million in taxpayer funds to coat horse statues in 24 carat gold

30 July

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Miaganga

@miaganga.bsky.social

29 July

26 July

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23 July

theguardian.comMeet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the leftAnton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of hyperpolitics

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rte.ieGreat Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warnAustralia's Great Barrier Reef is at a very high risk of extreme and widespread bleaching and "ecosystem collapse" linked to this year's El Niño weather phenomenon, top scientists have warned.

21 July

RTÉ News: Great Barrier Reef at risk of 'collapse', scientists warn www.rte.ie/news/newslen...

19 July

Trump overrules Spain World Cup defeat of Argentina, awards FIFA trophy to pal loser fascist Argentina president Milei

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Christopher Webb

@cwebbonline.com

18 July

I wasn’t ready for this. ☠️ 😭 Low T Pete will never live this down.

Trump cancels the 2026 Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, Ireland, after Irish National Lottery eliminates number 47 as a potential winning number.