Conor
@conorforde.bsky.social
Progressive 💜 ReUrbanist 🏘 Humanist. Renter. Idea Smuggler. Science's biggest problem is politics. Mullingar bai 🇨🇮
"If I'm not joking; I'm not taking this seriously"
"If I'm not joking; I'm not taking this seriously"
Hillary, you have a great opportunity to come out and say you nicknamed Bills junk "The Swamp".
November 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Hillary, you have a great opportunity to come out and say you nicknamed Bills junk "The Swamp".
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Sometimes the truth escapes like a cat out a door you thought was closed.
November 13, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Sometimes the truth escapes like a cat out a door you thought was closed.
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Did Donald Trump just stupid his way into socialism? @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Did Donald Trump just stupid his way into socialism? @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
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Good thread from Dave about the new IEA "Current Policies Scenario" making a lot of the headlines.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Good thread from Dave about the new IEA "Current Policies Scenario" making a lot of the headlines.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
Far overdue www.thejournal.ie/housing-plan...
New housing plan seeks to eliminate 'blanket ban’ on pets in tenancy agreements
In recent years, animal charities have reported a surge in people having to surrender their pets due to a ban in rental properties.
www.thejournal.ie
November 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Far overdue www.thejournal.ie/housing-plan...
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When rich people say we cannot have public transport, free schooling or affordable homes. It is not because they don’t want to pay for it - they will still be rich - it is because they genuinely don’t want us to have the things that they have.
This is making Europe sound much better than it is...but I'm reposting it anyway because you should read about the public supermarkets in Istanbul...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Europeans recognize Zohran Mamdani’s supposedly radical policies as ‘normal’
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
When rich people say we cannot have public transport, free schooling or affordable homes. It is not because they don’t want to pay for it - they will still be rich - it is because they genuinely don’t want us to have the things that they have.
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Had to share this from twitter just because
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Had to share this from twitter just because
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if you see anyone expressing shock that a candidate who exudes warmth and authenticity and wants to improve the quality of life for working class people won over a rapist whose entire campaign was
"that guys a terrorist" that's not a smart person. you don't have to listen to that person anymore.
"that guys a terrorist" that's not a smart person. you don't have to listen to that person anymore.
November 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
if you see anyone expressing shock that a candidate who exudes warmth and authenticity and wants to improve the quality of life for working class people won over a rapist whose entire campaign was
"that guys a terrorist" that's not a smart person. you don't have to listen to that person anymore.
"that guys a terrorist" that's not a smart person. you don't have to listen to that person anymore.
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IEA said in 2010 that 410 GW of solar would globally operate in 2035.
In 2025, there is already four times that amount of solar globally.
Small solar (<1 MW) was 42% of global solar deployment in 2024, up from 22% in 2015.
Trump/MAGA war on solar will fail!
www.ft.com/content/c406... #energysky
In 2025, there is already four times that amount of solar globally.
Small solar (<1 MW) was 42% of global solar deployment in 2024, up from 22% in 2015.
Trump/MAGA war on solar will fail!
www.ft.com/content/c406... #energysky
The global boom in solar — with or without the US
Despite the scepticism about renewables in Washington, falling prices for new panels are making a compelling business case around the world
www.ft.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
IEA said in 2010 that 410 GW of solar would globally operate in 2035.
In 2025, there is already four times that amount of solar globally.
Small solar (<1 MW) was 42% of global solar deployment in 2024, up from 22% in 2015.
Trump/MAGA war on solar will fail!
www.ft.com/content/c406... #energysky
In 2025, there is already four times that amount of solar globally.
Small solar (<1 MW) was 42% of global solar deployment in 2024, up from 22% in 2015.
Trump/MAGA war on solar will fail!
www.ft.com/content/c406... #energysky
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New map of the cool parts of NYC just dropped.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
New map of the cool parts of NYC just dropped.
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New day. New un-evidenced & easily disproved claim about #Planning & #housing
This is every day #3
“There are important standards that we have to adhere to, but everything is being JR’ed [judicial reviewed]”
800 JRs on 360,000 applications isn’t “everything”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
This is every day #3
“There are important standards that we have to adhere to, but everything is being JR’ed [judicial reviewed]”
800 JRs on 360,000 applications isn’t “everything”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
Micheál Martin says house building in Ireland is hampered by 'gold-plating' of EU rules
Taoiseach says 'going beyond what is required' is slowing down delivery of housing and other big projects in Ireland
www.irishexaminer.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
New day. New un-evidenced & easily disproved claim about #Planning & #housing
This is every day #3
“There are important standards that we have to adhere to, but everything is being JR’ed [judicial reviewed]”
800 JRs on 360,000 applications isn’t “everything”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
This is every day #3
“There are important standards that we have to adhere to, but everything is being JR’ed [judicial reviewed]”
800 JRs on 360,000 applications isn’t “everything”
www.irishexaminer.com/news/politic...
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More bollocks. The only thing stopping Ireland from solving its housing crisis in a few years is the ideological inability of Martin et al to do so. Nothing to do with the EU, or anyone else.
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
More bollocks. The only thing stopping Ireland from solving its housing crisis in a few years is the ideological inability of Martin et al to do so. Nothing to do with the EU, or anyone else.
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The Rue Charles Baudelaire in Paris has undergone a major makeover, giving a safe space to children around their school. It is one of over 300 "rues aux écoles" in Paris, showing the success of their green city project.
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November 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The Rue Charles Baudelaire in Paris has undergone a major makeover, giving a safe space to children around their school. It is one of over 300 "rues aux écoles" in Paris, showing the success of their green city project.
📸 @emmanuelspv.bsky.social
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I now wonder if it will come out in the SIPO filing how much the Jim Gavin campaign paid Ivan Yates for media training. If it's anything over a fiver, FF overpaid. #speirgorm
November 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I now wonder if it will come out in the SIPO filing how much the Jim Gavin campaign paid Ivan Yates for media training. If it's anything over a fiver, FF overpaid. #speirgorm
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Bad enough the Gardaí gave free run to the far right for years.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
November 1, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Bad enough the Gardaí gave free run to the far right for years.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
Bad enough arson against immigrant centres became standard practice for racists.
Bad enough we've already had race riots.
The Taoiseach & Táinaiste poured petrol on all the above during the week, & we shouldn't be shy in saying it.
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I've completed an analysis of the spoiled voter in the link below. This is a voter who will invariably come into play in the future.
kevcunningham.substack.com/p/who-are-th...
kevcunningham.substack.com/p/who-are-th...
Who are the people who spoiled their ballot and why?
An initial analysis
kevcunningham.substack.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I've completed an analysis of the spoiled voter in the link below. This is a voter who will invariably come into play in the future.
kevcunningham.substack.com/p/who-are-th...
kevcunningham.substack.com/p/who-are-th...
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SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
October 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:
* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled
* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages
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Any politician thinking of pandering to the fascists who couldn't get on the ballot should sit down with a copy of 'Prophet Song'.
October 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Any politician thinking of pandering to the fascists who couldn't get on the ballot should sit down with a copy of 'Prophet Song'.
Not sure how I feel about how now half of all Irish presidents ever elected have held office during my lifetime.
October 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Not sure how I feel about how now half of all Irish presidents ever elected have held office during my lifetime.
Peak spoilt votes of 20.2% in Dublin Mid West and 20.5% in Dublin North West while national average was 12.9%.
The far right is increasingly centered in Dublin, namely Finglas or Tallaght.
The far right is increasingly centered in Dublin, namely Finglas or Tallaght.
October 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Peak spoilt votes of 20.2% in Dublin Mid West and 20.5% in Dublin North West while national average was 12.9%.
The far right is increasingly centered in Dublin, namely Finglas or Tallaght.
The far right is increasingly centered in Dublin, namely Finglas or Tallaght.
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The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
October 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed
This sort of thing should be regulated by SIPO with an enforceable offense attached. You know, if SIPO had any sort of teeth to it.
We knew this would happen. Note how realistic the visuals and voices are.
This AI deepfake video of Catherine Connolly ‘withdrawing’ from presidential contest and that Friday’s poll is ‘cancelled’ is live and viral on Facebook tonight.
1000s watching, commenters believing it.
This AI deepfake video of Catherine Connolly ‘withdrawing’ from presidential contest and that Friday’s poll is ‘cancelled’ is live and viral on Facebook tonight.
1000s watching, commenters believing it.
October 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This sort of thing should be regulated by SIPO with an enforceable offense attached. You know, if SIPO had any sort of teeth to it.