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So proud of my wife Carrie who was on LMFM this morning opposing fascist attempts to make inroads in the Drogheda area The Fascists and...

So proud of my wife Carrie who was on LMFM this morning opposing fascist attempts to make inroads in the Drogheda area

The Fascists and their allies sought to pollute Drogheda last weekend with their toxic racism, and have also attempted to infect Termonfeckin this week with their poisonous views.

Drogheda wants refugees and immigrants. It does not want fascists.

Listen to Carrie present the case for tolerance and reciprocity rather than hatred and lynch mobs: https://play.acast.com/s/lmfm-michael-reade-show-podcasts/the-michael-reade-show-friday-13th-of-january-2023?seek=2831

Part 4 now available: "You asked me previously which parts of the constitution were breached by the leadership and I responded in the...

Part 4 now available: "You asked me previously which parts of the constitution were breached by the leadership and I responded in the main by saying, firstly, the legitimate basis upon which we engaged in war and secondly the role and function of the Army Convention, The Army Executive and the Army Council" https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/in-quillversation-ira-army-council-not.html

"The school kids observing the tussle most likely understood the bird's behaviour but not the auld fella with the beard and...

"The school kids observing the tussle most likely understood the bird's behaviour but not the auld fella with the beard and cardigan performing a victory jig in the garden" https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/an-interlude-with-seagulls.html

"...this is where the I-have-a-right-to-be-more-offended-than-you lobby has brought us" ...

"...this is where the I-have-a-right-to-be-more-offended-than-you lobby has brought us"
https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/up-a.html

"Here was an opportunity, with cameras from every country across the globe in place, to put it up to an alliance of theocrats and...

"Here was an opportunity, with cameras from every country across the globe in place, to put it up to an alliance of theocrats and kleptocrats, the bigots of Qatar and the gangsters of Thiefa. Yet, all we got was yellow cowards avoiding yellow cards" #WorldCup https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/thiefa.html

"Greasing the right palms had won #Qatar the right to host #WorldCup 2022. Much of the grease had been derived from the sweat of...

"Greasing the right palms had won #Qatar the right to host #WorldCup 2022. Much of the grease had been derived from the sweat of exploited workers who had the job of constructing the stadia and associated infrastructure" https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/no-qatar.html

Part 3: "The selling point to Volunteers was a mixture of belief in the abilities of the leadership being up to the task in these...

Part 3: "The selling point to Volunteers was a mixture of belief in the abilities of the leadership being up to the task in these negotiations but also their use of the endorsement by high profile republicans to promote [an] unquestioning position" https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/in-quillversation-ira-treated-as.html

Part 2: The Fenian Way continues his exchange with Anthony on the inferences to be drawn from John Crawley's book which detailed...

Part 2: The Fenian Way continues his exchange with Anthony on the inferences to be drawn from John Crawley's book which detailed systemic shortcomings within the IRA https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/10/in-quillversation-ira-operational-record.html

Have you been reading the Quillversation between Anthony & The Fenian Way, a full time activist during the IRA's war against the...

Have you been reading the Quillversation between Anthony & The Fenian Way, a full time activist during the IRA's war against the British? Every fortnight, a new discussion of ongoing historical analysis of the IRA is posted on TPQ.

Part 1: https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/10/in-quillversation-ira-abilities-and.html

It can be a frustrating experience for commuters when dealing with the bussing end of public transport - article: ...

It can be a frustrating experience for commuters when dealing with the bussing end of public transport - article: https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/free-transport-on-no-bus.html

I saw Wings of Desire yesterday and feel like one of the angels wandering around hearing everyone's thoughts when the local &...

I saw Wings of Desire yesterday and feel like one of the angels wandering around hearing everyone's thoughts when the local & federated timelines spin past
-Carrie

As much as they are beating the "change" drum, they've some ways to go before an election. If they've already hit their...

As much as they are beating the "change" drum, they've some ways to go before an election. If they've already hit their peak, when will the media catch up?
-Carrie

The wisest thing SF has been doing of late has been being somewhat quiet. "The absence from the plinth" has been commented on in...

The wisest thing SF has been doing of late has been being somewhat quiet. "The absence from the plinth" has been commented on in different outlets. It's not a tactic employed solely to hide from bad press; I think SF has recognised - & maybe their falling poll numbers indicate - that their constant anti-everything shtick and tendency to hector is wearing thin. >
-C

In relation to Watson's tweet, I'm wondering if something similar is going on here, the amplification of SF in the media as a result...

In relation to Watson's tweet, I'm wondering if something similar is going on here, the amplification of SF in the media as a result of polling (which they have always done better at) and their use of social media. They know how to game the platforms and are very good at it.

Is the media here falling for the hype, and creating a circle of amplification? >
-C

I can't recall who but others have noted SF's embrace of Trump style tactics. I mention this because SF definitely benefits from far...

I can't recall who but others have noted SF's embrace of Trump style tactics. I mention this because SF definitely benefits from far right internet agitation on issues. 

I'm not saying SF are far right, please don't misunderstand. They are populists, and they are populists with a large & long Catholic nationalist base & history. They are in large measure one of the main reasons the far right has a low ceiling in Ireland.   >
-C

In response to the US elections, Tom Watson tweeted: "We need to talk about how the far right holds an iron grip on the media narrative...

In response to the US elections, Tom Watson tweeted: "We need to talk about how the far right holds an iron grip on the media narrative in American politics. Yesterday, almost every media outlet and scores of political reporters followed that narrative off the cliff. They all look like fools this morning" 

Anthony has written about SF's potential drift to the right, most recently: https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/our-own-alone.html 

And the Taoiseach noted SF's agile ability in riding 2 horses. >
-C

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification mediathe plinth" has been commented on in different outlets. It's not a tactic employed...

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification media

the plinth" has been commented on in different outlets. It's not a tactic employed solely to hide from bad press; I think SF has recognised - & maybe their falling poll numbers indicate - that their constant anti-everything shtick and tendency to hector is wearing thin.

As much as they are beating the "change" drum, they've some ways to go before an election. If they've already hit their peak, whe will the media catch up?
-Carrie

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification mediaIn relation to Watson's tweet, I'm wondering if something similar is going on here,...

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification media

In relation to Watson's tweet, I'm wondering if something similar is going on here, the amplification of SF in the media as a result of polling (which they have always done better at) and their use of social media. They know how to game the platforms and are very good at it.

Is the media here falling for the hype, and creating a circle of amplification?

The wisest thing SF has been doing of late has been being somewhat quiet. "The absence from >

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification mediaability in riding 2 horses. I can't recall who but others have noted SF's embrace of...

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification media

ability in riding 2 horses. I can't recall who but others have noted SF's embrace of Trump style tactics. I mention this because SF definitely benefits from far right internet agitation on issues.

I'm not saying SF are far right, please don't misunderstand. They are populists, and they are populists with a large & long Catholic nationalist base & history. They are in large measure one of the main reasons the far right has a low ceiling in Ireland >

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification mediaIn response to the US elections, Tom Watson tweeted: "We need to talk about how the far...

Thinking aloud Politics SF amplification media

In response to the US elections, Tom Watson tweeted: "We need to talk about how the far right holds an iron grip on the media narrative in American politics. Yesterday, almost every media outlet and scores of political reporters followed that narrative off the cliff. They all look like fools this morning"

Anthony has written about SF's potential drift to the right, most recently: https://www.thepensivequill.com/2022/11/our-own-alone.html

And the Taoiseach noted SF's agile >