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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 59m

I don't have a tiktok account. I will never have a tiktok account.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 1h

If someone is serious about being President of Ireland, they should put the time into learning the language fully.

Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 13h

David O'Attenborough

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 13h

Bad apples?

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 15h

No. Really?

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 18h

And if you see someone trying to stir the pot in and get violence started, calm them down. If you can't calm them down, walk away. There will be agent provacteurs out tomorrow.
It wouldn't surprise me if they're his ICE agents getting overtime.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 18h

If people were actually trained to vote for the least worst option instead of holding out for some sort of paragon of virtue, the world would be in a much, much better place!

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 20h

Might pin this myself.

Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 21h

Dear Journalists, Muckslingers, adherents to the Ivan the Smearer playbook, and those who genuinely wish to know her position.

Catherine Connolly on Russia/Ukraine.
A thread of primary sources. Pinned on my page for anyone who needs it.

2022
"Blatant breach of international law by Russia"

Deputy Catherine Connolly- speech from 1 Mar 2022

YouTube video by VideoParliament Ireland

www.youtube.com

Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 20h

Had a cosmic crunch there recently. Fucked me up. Best apple I've ever had. Everything now is "meh" in comparison

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 21h

Do you think Michael D has been non political?
I do see her fulfilling the role well.
She'll see Trump if she has to, and I am sure she will bite her lip when it's required.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 21h

It showed to me that she's able to work well with people that doesn't politically align with, which is one of Leddin's (arguably unfounded) concerns

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 21h

Oh, I think me too.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

I hear you, is like to see CC, HH joined by Bertie Ahern, Éamonn Ryan, and maybe even that Steen character to see who wins the wooden spoon.
I don't like a two horse race in Irish Politics.
Really does go to show how powerless the position is all the same.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

And I'm sure these will be brought up to her in the next debate ...

Rob @robosullivan.bsky.social · 22h

Let's explore the Green credentials of Heather Humphreys - The woman former GP member Brian Leddin thinks should be president.
She advocated for an increased burn period during her time as Minister for Heritage, as well as prolonging the period during which hedgerows could be cut. #Spéirgorm 1/n

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

Apologies, when I saw "Dáil votes unanimously", I assumed she voted in favour of the motion.
Here she is in the Dáil, unequivocally condemning the attack.
bsky.app/profile/mous...

Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 22h

From 2022.

'Blatant breach of International law by Russia'

youtu.be/34XX1hVbNas?...

You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.
I can supply several more such instances of Connolly, in the Dáil, unequivocally condemning Russia.

Apparently you don't bother to research.

Motion on Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine.

YouTube video by Catherine Connolly TD

youtu.be

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

There she is unequivocally calling out Russia.
I'm sure it won't be enough for some people, mind you.

Denise Murray/Donnacha Ní Mhuireadhaigh @mousketeer.bsky.social · 22h

From 2022.

'Blatant breach of International law by Russia'

youtu.be/34XX1hVbNas?...

You are entitled to your own opinion, but not your own facts.
I can supply several more such instances of Connolly, in the Dáil, unequivocally condemning Russia.

Apparently you don't bother to research.

Motion on Support for the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine.

YouTube video by Catherine Connolly TD

youtu.be

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

I was stage manager and production manager of an award winning show about the prison system, recidivism and mental health of prisoners. We had a former convict in the show. I never asked him once what he had done as it was irrelevant to the man standing before me now and the story we were telling.

lynbw @lynbw.bsky.social · 1d

Many yrs ago I worked with people in addiction recovery, mostly drugs. Many had served time in prison, some >1. I never asked a single one what they had done. They were in recovery, were trying to change their lives, their past was irrelevant. This is normal.
move on #áras25 #aras25 #speirgorm

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

We need September as #ADHDAwarenessMonthAwarenessMonth because I COMPLETELY forgot about it

Natasha Wakeling - Neurodiversity Specialist @flourishwithnd.bsky.social · 22h

✨ October is ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD isn’t about being “too distracted” or “not trying hard enough.” It’s a valid neurotype - a different way of experiencing and interacting with the world

#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #ADHDisValid #Neuroaffirming #adhd

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

Do you not think we should be able to question the EU and still want to be a member? CC has never campaigned for anything like #Irexit, but she has reservations, which is totally fine in a modern democracy.
I agree re support for trans rights. HH is not supportive.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

CC has tried to bring up the environment a few times but can only answer the questions the moderators put to her.
It was fairly well recognised and reported on that CC is the LW unity candidate. Whether the present Irish GP should be considered LW is a whole other debate 😂

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

Maybe they could form a party. The leadership tussle could take place bare chested, in a ring.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

Pat was awful. All these moderators need to learn to A: give the candidates enough rope to hang themselves by B: Shutting up and actually letting them formulate a thought and express it fully.

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 22h

I wish the interviewers just let them speak. Besides, have they never heard of "give them enough rope to hang themselves"?
It's so frustrating.

Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 23h

It's the t...
I JUST ASKED YOU A QUESTION
...alking over Cath...
IT'S A SIMPLE QUESTION, WHAT DO YOU NOT LIKE ABOUT THESE DEBATES?
...erine Connolly instead of just let...
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DEBATES?
...ting her speak and deliver...
FINE. DONT ANSWER. HEATHER, WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR?

Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 23h

It's the t...
I JUST ASKED YOU A QUESTION
...alking over Cath...
IT'S A SIMPLE QUESTION, WHAT DO YOU NOT LIKE ABOUT THESE DEBATES?
...erine Connolly instead of just let...
WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM DEBATES?
...ting her speak and deliver...
FINE. DONT ANSWER. HEATHER, WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR?

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Candybaz @barryodonovan.bsky.social · 23h

Very fair point, and he also chooses to forget/not mention that she was a well regarded Leas Ceann Comhairle from all sides.

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