The ongoing protests in Hong Kong and the horrific treatment of mostly Muslim ethnic minorities have focused attention once again on the totalitarian monster that is the Peoples Republic of China. It is estimated that there are around one million Uyghurs held in labour camps where indoctrination, torture and murder are the order of the […]
300 people packed a meeting in Borrisokane in north Tipperary last night to hear that accommodation for 84 migrants and asylum seekers was being made available in the town under a “done deal”. Residents and local representatives at the meeting were critical of the “secrecy” surrounding the move by the Department of Justice, who had […]
One of the things that Brexit has done has been to create, amongst supporters of the European Union, an almost fanatical mythology about its strength and its iron will. “There will not be a re-opening of the withdrawal agreement” was the refrain for months, nay years, leading up to this morning’s breakthrough. “There will be […]
Anyone who has been following the reaction to the Turkish military offensive against the Kurds in northern Syria will be aware of the considerable and unusual criticism of President Trump by American conservatives. At first sight it seemed that the Kurds and their allies in the Syrian Democratic Forces had indeed been left out to […]
Assisted Suicide Laws and Their Danger to People with Disabilities is a scathing analysis of arguments in favour of assisted suicide.
Lewis Hamilton is, by any measure, one of the most successful sportsmen of our age. Formula One is not, sadly, the most popular sport in Ireland, and so it is easy not to appreciate the sheer genius in his fingertips when he sits behind a wheel, and few who are not fans will comprehend the […]
You won’t see much criticism of this proposal from Sinn Fein in the rest of the Irish media, but it’s the height of hypocrisy, not to mention a very bad idea: “A NEW BILL to prevent broadcasters from banning journalists from appearing on their airwaves because of their employer will be brought forward in Dáil […]
Apple has pulled at least two apps used by the protesters.
Speeches by supporters of assisted suicide always include a big shout-out for people with disabilities. Hey, guys, you’re top on our list of favs; we’re just working out the delicate balance against individual rights. Just hang in there; we love youse all. Which, translated, means that the fears of people with disabilities are going to be […]
Claire Cohen describes her experience as ‘the first journalist to be granted access’ to a ‘state-of-the-art’ ‘brand new abortion clinic’ – ‘shiny, new Fairview Heights’, a ‘“mega”-facility’ soon to open in Illinois, Missouri; taking part in a ‘“mock clinic”’ as fictitious ‘patient’ Gayle Test, who is ‘31, pregnant but just not ready to start a […]
If it weren’t so weird, the Extinction Rebellion would be hilarious. Watching a bunch of entitled middle class morons who are convinced that they have insider knowledge of our imminent demise is comical. But once you get a group of brainless, time rich hysterics from a foliage wearing death cult together in one place, things […]
How the Church’s newest saint foresaw our irreligious age.