There are certainly elements of the DeBrun case which, on their face, are very concerning
If you want to persuade somebody that a law is unjust, it helps when that law also applies to them.
Reducing Irish history to goodies and baddies like this is a form of sectarian insanity.
When you do not have to pay for Utopia, you are free to vote for Utopia.
To genuinely incite violence, it is a pre-requisite that you should be in a position of some influence over the people you are inciting.
If the prevailing political winds have shifted, and not to his liking, where could the blame possibly lie?
“It is clear that there is a segment of the European public entirely sickened by the constant moralising about Israel”
That is an indictment of the political record. One we do not talk about enough. A pound of butter should not cost €5.50.
Ultimately, much of Irish commentary comes down to that same central point: Why can’t the rest of the world be as tolerant and liberal and open and feminist as we are?
Life has a funny way of making fools of us all.
The backdoor system isn’t just for Mayo, anymore.
Thoughts on a long, and strange, press conference.