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A bird's eye view of the vineyard

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offsite link The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker
Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog.  We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below). 

offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

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offsite link The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker
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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

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Voltaire, international edition

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Gardai take activists' details outside the Pearl Brasserie
dublin / animal rights / news report Monday June 30, 2008 14:16 by Laura Broxson   text 100 comments (last - wednesday july 23, 2008 15:13)   image 6 images
Another protest was organised outside the Pearl Brasserie restaurant (20 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin 2), on Saturday 28th June. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Monday June 30, 2008 10:31 by Joe Black   text 5 comments (last - thursday july 03, 2008 22:48)   image 1 image
The Workers Solidarity Movement is helping to organise a picket of the Starbucks on Dame street in Dublin, at 2pm on Saturday 5th July in solidarity with the Global Day of Action called by Starbucks union organisers in Spain and the USA. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Monday June 30, 2008 10:30 by paul o toole   text 22 comments (last - thursday july 10, 2008 20:36)   image 1 image
More hypocracy from the Fianna Fail, PD and now the New Green Party read full story / add a comment
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national / history and heritage / feature Sunday June 29, 2008 23:01 by Maggie Ronayne, Archaeology Dept, NUI Galway & GWS Ireland   text 17 comments (last - thursday july 10, 2008 21:04)   image 3 images
How the issue of a discussion at WAC 6 on Tara and the M3 arose and an update on the situation. read full story / add a comment
Lionbridge - attempting to smash Trade Unions
international / worker & community struggles and protests / feature Sunday June 29, 2008 18:30 by Jack White   text 17 comments (last - monday march 30, 2009 15:34)   image 5 images
This Friday, the 4th of July marks the start of a week of actions against Lionbridge, a multinational translation and software development company in support of the right of workers to organise in trade unions.

Groups of workers from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Spain, America and elsewhere will hold pickets outside the offices of Lionbridge to mark the start of a case taken against the company in Poland by Jakub G.

Jakub has been working for the company for almost 8 years and received several promotions before becoming active as a trade-union organizer. Shortly after a union was formed in Warsaw he was fired by Lionbridge. To get around the Polish law which prohibits the sacking of union representatives without good cause, the bosses said that Jakob had leaked confidential company information to an internet website. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Sunday June 29, 2008 10:59 by Mark C   text 14 comments (last - wednesday july 02, 2008 23:12)   image 1 image   audio 1 audio file
This is a summary of the so-called 'War on Terror'. It is a poem that I began writing in Bosnia in the summer of 2005 and still go back to to add the odd word, phrase, comma, etc, now and again.

I'm presenting it here (with a small number of notes at the end) to try to encourage more from the artistic community in Ireland in denouncing the war(s), but also because its contents are still relevant (I had hoped that it would have been out of date before I go to finish it). read full story / add a comment
Start of March at Daunt's Square
cork / miscellaneous / news report Sunday June 29, 2008 10:30 by John Jefferies   image 5 images
Several hundred people took part in a protest in Cork city centre yesterday (Saturday) to protest at ongoing cuts in hospital services in the region. read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / other press Sunday June 29, 2008 05:29 by Bazooka Joe   text 10 comments (last - monday june 30, 2008 14:14)   image 1 image
The MEK (The People's Mujahedin of Iran) held a meeting in Paris on Saturday. The MEK who, according to a France24 journalist, usually pay Afghani 'extras' by the day to boost numbers, bussed in Polish students, who were given a trip to Paris for €6, in order that they would attend the MEK propaganda rally. Some students went inside while others enjoyed lying around in Paris. A report published by Human Rights Watch denounced the MEK for poor treatment of dissident members in its camps in Iraq. read full story / add a comment
this bloody coloured finger voted in a secret ballot
international / crime and justice / other press Saturday June 28, 2008 15:44 by -   text 1 comment (last - saturday july 05, 2008 21:52)   image 1 image
Zimbabweans today flocked to the polls. Not to exercise a choice - for there was none. But to make damn sure that after the secret ballot they had a bloody red finger.

No bloody red finger tonight means no democratic duty done today.

When the flock is shepherded by wolves it seems it prefers a bloody red finger to whatever else is on offer. Tomorrow Dr Richard Mugabe will be sworn in as President of Zimbabe. As one of the most articulate and poshest voices in African post-colonial history he will not feel the need to say fuck when he is sworn in. He will not besmirch democracy by cursing during his oath. read full story / add a comment
Food for Thought: Sen Boyle & GAAW members meet before Green Fundraising Dinner
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Saturday June 28, 2008 12:55 by Galway Alliance Against War Spokesperson   text 9 comments (last - wednesday july 02, 2008 06:10)   image 16 images
The Green Party leadership appeared to be speaking with “forked tongues”, a spokesperson for the Galway Alliance Against War claimed last night, after both Minister Gormley and Senator Dan Boyle gave conflicting answers as to whether suspect CIA planes had been searched by the Irish authorities at Shannon. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday June 27, 2008 18:08 by Edward Horgan   text 17 comments (last - friday july 25, 2008 12:28)   image 1 image   2 attached files
While the Irish Government are still accepting worthless assurances that nothing untoward is being transported on US military and CIA planes being refuelled at Shannon airport, and has instructed Gardai not to search any such aircraft, a fascinating situation is now developing. read full story / add a comment
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dublin / gender and sexuality / feature Friday June 27, 2008 12:25 by Paula Geraghty   text 5 comments (last - thursday july 10, 2008 03:03)   image 30 images
A bit of rain didn't stop thousands from taking to the streets of Dublin to celebrate what is now a fixture in the Irish calendar and to campaign for Marraige Equality for same sex relationships. This year saw the 25th anniversary and homage was paid to the years of campaigning and how far Irish society has come. However there was a recognition that not all was won and the struggle for full equality still goes on. read full story / add a comment
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international / eu / news report Thursday June 26, 2008 16:04 by mind the step   text 4 comments (last - saturday july 12, 2008 02:55)   image 1 image
The EU commissioned Gallup, a very highly regarded polling organisation to dom a flash survey of the Irish electorate just after the Lisbon Treaty referendum. The results were widely released, but what was kept under wraps until today was a question about party support among voters.

Respondents in the telephone survey were asked if they usually supported and/or voted for a particular political party. There was no surprise that Sinn Fein supporters backed the No side overwhelmingly, but senior figures in the Labour Party must be pondering what it means when a majority of their supporters vote against the way the party leadership wants them to.

The Labour Party has yet to decide who will run for the EU Parliament elections next year. This poll will certainly make them think twice about who their candidates are. read full story / add a comment
G8 Hokkaido IMC & other media up.
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Wednesday June 25, 2008 13:43 by foxy pirate   image 2 images
This year's G8 will be held in Hokkaido, Japan. There are many issues on the table, but one of the most crucial is fighting and explaining the worsening oppression of migrants in Europe and North America. read full story / add a comment
play the fortress Europe game at home
international / racism & migration related issues / other press Wednesday June 25, 2008 12:16 by no borders   image 1 image
Saturday 5 July 2008, is the global day of action against the G8. A few days later, the G8 summit in Japan will start. In the Netherlands, you will also be able to help beat the system on that day, by participating in the collective game 'Enter Fortress Europe'. People abroad can also join in... read full story / add a comment
"What The 1916 Proclamation means to you?" Youth Debate
national / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday June 25, 2008 11:34 by Irish Republican Youth   text 2 comments (last - saturday june 28, 2008 20:17)   image 4 images
The Tí Chulainn Cultural Activity centre, An Mullach Bán, in the picturesque ring of Gullion was the setting for Campa Náisiúnta Óige ‘08. The Centre is the jewel in the crown of South Armagh tourism and offers an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The sloping hills of Slieve Gullion and meandering lakes between counties Armagh and Louth was an ideal setting for the 5th annual 3 day event.

From early Friday morning groups from throughout Ireland began arriving in South Armagh . By early evening a camp site was clearly evident to the rear of the Tí Chulainn centre.
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Binyam Mohammed
international / miscellaneous / other press Tuesday June 24, 2008 21:45 by Bazooka Joe   image 1 image
CIA Torture Transport log read full story / add a comment
international / eu / other press Tuesday June 24, 2008 20:37 by -   image 1 image
An Israeli Border Policeman on the perimeter of a farewell airport ceremony for French President Nicolas Sarkozy apparently shot himself on Tuesday in a incident that did not endanger the visiting leader, Israel Radio said.

The shooting occurred while a military band was playing and went unnoticed by Sarkozy and Israeli leaders at the ceremony. Dark-suited men then quickly ushered Sarkozy and his wife up the stairs of their plane. In a panic, Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, rushed up the stairs ahead of her husband. read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday June 24, 2008 15:15 by John Lannon   text 13 comments (last - friday may 08, 2009 14:16)   image 3 images
Amnesty International today launched a report that sheds further light on the extent of Europe's role in the US-led rendition and secret detention programmes. It also exposes the continuing failure of European states, including Ireland, to admit or investigate violations carried out by their nationals or on their territory. read full story / add a comment
It doesn't cost nothin'..
galway / miscellaneous / press release Tuesday June 24, 2008 09:05 by Volunteer (Youth)   text 1 comment (last - tuesday june 24, 2008 11:07)   image 1 image
On Friday (June 20th) broadcaster Ray D’Arcy and over 80 staff from Google’s European headquarters in Dublin joined forces with the Galway based charity, the SpunOut.ie National Youth Website, in what is thought to be Ireland’s biggest ever ‘free hugs’ event.

The ‘Hugs for Health’ event was designed to raise awareness of SpunOut.ie and its role in supporting and empowering young people via the internet. The event saw popular broadcaster Ray D’Arcy join teams of huggers roaming around Grafton St. and St. Stephen’s Green with ‘Free Hugs’ banners, offering hugs to those who might feel like a Friday morning cuddle. The event was featured live on the Ray D’Arcy show on Today FM.
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