Darts, television, Finn McRedmond’s rejection of “woke”, and the Irish Government’s strange advertising strategy.
For us here at Gript, it has been a really good year.
Also: Hoors in Monaghan, Independents in Government, genocide redefined, and some TV recs
Also: Allison Pearson, Election Gossip, the morality of loyalty, and why I’m sick of telling people how to vote.
Why winning the popular vote really does matter, actually.
Brand finds religion, Trump finds betting market success, Cork City Council finds an answer to Netanyahu. And more.
Simply put, Israel cannot – as its current Government seems to believe – solve every problem with force.
You’d nearly be glad the Dáil is on extended holiday, wouldn’t you?
Also: Olympic scandal, the courts create a new right, and John alienates the readers, again.
Feminists might think they’ve cracked the establishment in Ireland, but you can read all the Germaine Greer you want, ladies – you’re still never getting between a Fianna Fáiler and a cosy backroom deal to hand out the big jobs.
Also: The media embraces a role as propagandist, the EU tries to solve housing, and why “The Boys” is top telly.
The shift in political tone from those in power is remarkable.