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Brendan Harkin
@brendanjharkin.bsky.social
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Belfast-based Photographer.
Do good, die great.

https://brendanjharkin.myportfolio.com/
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Brendan Harkin @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 18d
Portfolio site is updated with Derry Halloween stuff nai (it's a bit naff, I will lock in next year and actually bring the full camera kit)

I will get the stuff from November so far uploaded tomorrow. brendanjharkin.myportfolio.com
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miamidsa.org
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
I miss this little fucker like you wouldn't believe

my kingdom for a PC port and community creations back online
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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defendourjuries.bsky.social
ARRESTS ONGOING

This woman explains her justification for taking action:

“Evil triumphs when good people do nothing.”

At least one hundred people have already been arrested, with many more to come.

Join us in a town or city near you this Saturday: wedonotcomply.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
Ophelia
John Everett Millais
1851
Oil on Canvas
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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rjacknox.bsky.social
I will never understand where all these weirdos suddenly appeared from or why we're supposed to take them seriously
An edit of the Holden Bloodfeast character (originally drawn by webcomic artist beanytuesday) used to satirize elderly, warmongering US congressmen. This version has been edited so that instead of a US politician advocating for the invasion of Iran it's an Irish politician advocating for increased Irish military spending and an end to the country's century long policy of neutrality. The text reads: Holden O'Bloodfeast TD EastWestMeath (RI) - 118 years old - Please go just let us have a huge military nothing else matters I just want to see Irish teenagers die overseas before I die - Beloved Constituency Hero
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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wagatwe.com
personally I'm against the automated child sexual abuse machine
mitsuhiko.at Armin Ronacher @mitsuhiko.at · 2d
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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tr33c0de.bsky.social
theory of blue checks being egotistical morons continues to be validated
mitsuhiko.at Armin Ronacher @mitsuhiko.at · 2d
Is this platform still massively against AI or has it moved more towards acceptance?
November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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hausofdecline.bsky.social
Explorers emerge from a gigantic drill vehicle and shine a flashlight on a large white spherical object labelled "Core." The sphere has a dore on it. The explorers approach the core and one grabs the doorknob. He asks "what mysteries lie within?" The door opens to reveal a man pleasuring himself to vintage porno with his back facing the explores. His head swivels around. His horrified expression underscores the violation of privacy.
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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kodoandsangha.bsky.social
Now with alt text because this affects the entire planet.
David Sirota @davidsirota • 1h * NEWS: Exxon is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to grant corporations a new First Amendment right to avoid disclosing how much toxic pollution they are spewing and how much they are incinerating the atmosphere that supports all life on the planet.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
Today's theme is Grey
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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tonygroves.bsky.social
“Holidays are coming,
Holidays are coming,
Holiday’s are coming…”
A red delivery truck with the word Angst printed on the side
November 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
British journalists failing to understand that Ireland won't fire unprovoked on a "suspicious ship" because that would be a criminal act and our military doesn't make a name for itself by shooting people who pose no threat to them in the back.
ftedit.ft.com FT Edit @ftedit.ft.com · 1d
Despite these high stakes, Ireland has no dedicated intelligence agency, just four working navy vessels and the smallest defence budget in the EU. In fact, the only thing the Irish navy can do when it spots a suspicious ship lurking is say “hello”.
A line graph titled “Ireland’s military spending is the lowest in the EU.” It charts defence spending as a percentage of GDP from 2008 to 2024. Ireland sits at the bottom, below Malta and Portugal, while countries like Latvia and Sweden are near the top. The EU average hovers around 1.3%.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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antlervel.vet
ME POSTING: Good pussy sound like the Silent Hill radio
ME AFTER I NOTICE A FAMOUS PERSON JUST FOLLOWED ME: More than ever it is so inportant to be apprised of all that is to be and furthermore to learn of all that could in the best manner we are able as this is the true delight of Life
November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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prophetcassandra.bsky.social
what the fuck
Lammy’s reforms would cover all prosecutions, including those brought by the Serious Fraud Office and the Environment Agency. It is anticipated that the government will also remove the automatic right to appeal against convictions. Magistrates are set to have their sentencing powers significantly increased from the maximum prison term of six months to 24 months. Under the heading “what do these proposals mean for your department?”, Lammy told government departments that the plans would not compromise suspects’ rights and suggested that “there is no right to trial by jury”. The move marks a departure from Lammy’s past views. In a social media comment posted five years ago, he said: “Trials are a fundamental part of our democratic settlement. Criminal trials without juries are a bad idea.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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marcuskeeley.bsky.social
Time for breakfast.
November 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
In service of peace instead of Yank dictated Forever War.
virginmedianews.bsky.social Virgin Media News @virginmedianews.bsky.social · 1d
Christmas has come early for dozens of military families as Irish troops returned home from their peacekeeping tour of duty in Lebanon.

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport this morning as soldiers emerged into the arrivals hall after six months away.

#VMNews
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
You won't find James Kelly on here

You will find him on the site run by the guy who does nazi salutes
sheg7.bsky.social She Guevara @sheg7.bsky.social · 1d
"Gender GP provides access to a vital service to adults that should have been fulfilled by the NHS provision."

Nothing else. No other statement given by anyone. Give them no soundbites or wiggle room.

They are coming for private transitional healthcare. I'm warning you all.
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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lexialex.bsky.social
Adding this again, just in case there is still someone in the UK who doesn't know that this government is now being controlled by US corporations
bsky.app/profile/lexi...
lexialex.bsky.social الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · Oct 4
Never forget why this is happening
Richard Dannatt Lord Dannatt urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at request of US firm Police officer was concerned ex-army chief, a Teledyne adviser, sought to have 'input' into factory attack investigation
November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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goodlawproject.bsky.social
Nina Cresswell reported a sexual assault, but the police basically ignored her. She spoke out, and her attacker sued her for defamation. Three years later, with our support, she won.

Now she's taking action to stop the police failing women. Join us.👇
https://goodlaw.social/4w3n
November 25, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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brainnotonyet.bsky.social
Just a heads up, but if you are at the point of authoritarian consolidation where the fascist paramilitary troops are destroying security cameras and evidence of their crimes, not just publicly, but in court as well, you are far past the point where this ends peacefully
November 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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notanotheralex.bsky.social
#art folk- Use only ONE piece to convince folks to follow you
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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joenoonan.bsky.social
Pope donates Popmobile www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
Popemobile becomes a mobile health clinic for Gaza children
The vehicle had transported the late Pope Francis on a visit to Bethlehem in 2014.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
The fascist astroturf group who handed out plastic knuckle dusters and spent their first rally ranting about muslims to the 60 or so attendees are now going to ship in a bunch of tourists to try and bolster their numbers.
November 25, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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ethanmaldridge.bsky.social
Hey you
A white stoat wearing an elegant tweed suit with a red vest. He holds a lantern out, autumn leaves swirling at his ankles, while an banner flutters over his head that reads "Unclench your jaw."
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
brendanjharkin.bsky.social
Katherine Butler - a nun who was one of the first women in Ireland with a pilot's license

Gráinne Cronin - First woman to fly for Aer Lingus

Madeleine O'Rourke - Dedicated her life to flying, first women to fly a microlight in Ireland and recognised by the FAI for contribution to Irish aviation.
gavreilly.com Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 1d
The Dáil has heard a suggestion that Dublin Airport be named after the former Taoiseach Sean Lemass.

Any counteroffers?
November 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM