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I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
On Environmental Democracy and the Collisons’ “Abundance-Verse”
Andrew Jackson 21 November 2025 I. Introduction A clamour of praise greeted John Collison’s “how to get Ireland moving” Op-Ed following its publication in the Irish Times on 25th October: the Irish…
elajucd.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I’ve written something on John Collison’s Op-Ed and environmental democracy
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
Next time you’re out in Dublin, check if you’re being “socially de-risked” by a friendly face from his think-tank
elajucd.com/2025/11/21/o...
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New Gist: AI, The Sound and Fury
I try to explain all of this AI thing in one article, and suggest why it is hostile to democracy, to humanity and also happily likely to end with the would-be tech Sun Kings taking trips to the financial guillotine.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-ai-...
I try to explain all of this AI thing in one article, and suggest why it is hostile to democracy, to humanity and also happily likely to end with the would-be tech Sun Kings taking trips to the financial guillotine.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-ai-...
The Gist: AI, The Sound and Fury
We can calculate the amount of money flowing into AI. But what will the full cost be to society when the bubble pops? This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New Gist: AI, The Sound and Fury
I try to explain all of this AI thing in one article, and suggest why it is hostile to democracy, to humanity and also happily likely to end with the would-be tech Sun Kings taking trips to the financial guillotine.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-ai-...
I try to explain all of this AI thing in one article, and suggest why it is hostile to democracy, to humanity and also happily likely to end with the would-be tech Sun Kings taking trips to the financial guillotine.
www.thegist.ie/the-gist-ai-...
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This seems very bad
RTÉ's in-house TV documentary unit is to cease production next year as part of changes at the broadcaster.
The broadcaster maintains this will not lessen its output and these staff will be re-assigned across RTÉ.
www.thejournal.ie/rte-document...
The broadcaster maintains this will not lessen its output and these staff will be re-assigned across RTÉ.
www.thejournal.ie/rte-document...
RTÉ will close its in-house TV documentary unit next year
The decision has been blasted by the National Union of Journalists.
www.thejournal.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
This seems very bad
Perhaps Harris should shove this in his debate pipe and smoke it.
It says: "Continued inward migration will be vital to maintain growth in the labour force."
#Speirgorm
It says: "Continued inward migration will be vital to maintain growth in the labour force."
#Speirgorm
Ireland faces a surge in the number of older people as a proportion of the population, falling tax revenues and increased fiscal deficits, according to a new report by the Department of Finance
Ireland faces falling tax revenues as population ages
Ireland faces a surge in the number of older people as a proportion of the population, falling tax revenues and increased fiscal deficits, according to a new report by the Department of Finance.
www.rte.ie
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Perhaps Harris should shove this in his debate pipe and smoke it.
It says: "Continued inward migration will be vital to maintain growth in the labour force."
#Speirgorm
It says: "Continued inward migration will be vital to maintain growth in the labour force."
#Speirgorm
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Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Catherine Connolly got more votes than any other president in history - any pol corr or commentator trying to convince you that the story is actually the spoiled votes is showing you their whole arse, and should be treated accordingly.
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Much talk in the media of the number of spoiled votes. Little talk of Catherine Connolly pulling in the largest personal mandate in the history of the Republic (and with some constituencies yet to report).
October 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Much talk in the media of the number of spoiled votes. Little talk of Catherine Connolly pulling in the largest personal mandate in the history of the Republic (and with some constituencies yet to report).
Listening to this spoiled vote discourse vs the size of the vote for CC reminds me of this one
#aras25 #speirgorm
#aras25 #speirgorm
October 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Listening to this spoiled vote discourse vs the size of the vote for CC reminds me of this one
#aras25 #speirgorm
#aras25 #speirgorm
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A post on on the Presidential Election - mainly going deeper into the poll numbers, but also some discussion about what each outcome might mean beyond just this election, and thoughts on the broader conversation about democracy. #Áras25
irishelectionprojections.com/2025/10/21/2...
irishelectionprojections.com/2025/10/21/2...
2025 Presidential Election
Hello. It’s been a while. Barring one set of projections – that I have as yet been unable to find the time to do a full post for – I know things have been quiet here. This is a co…
irishelectionprojections.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A post on on the Presidential Election - mainly going deeper into the poll numbers, but also some discussion about what each outcome might mean beyond just this election, and thoughts on the broader conversation about democracy. #Áras25
irishelectionprojections.com/2025/10/21/2...
irishelectionprojections.com/2025/10/21/2...
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This "Connolly will upset the EU" stuff is also ridiculous btw. The EU can deal with Meloni, Orban, Fico etc etc on a day to day basis. The idea that a figurehead's words might somehow meaningfully damage Ireland's standing is genuinely deluded.
October 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This "Connolly will upset the EU" stuff is also ridiculous btw. The EU can deal with Meloni, Orban, Fico etc etc on a day to day basis. The idea that a figurehead's words might somehow meaningfully damage Ireland's standing is genuinely deluded.
Seal clubbing, burning strangers in giant wicker men, these are rural pursuits…
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
October 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Seal clubbing, burning strangers in giant wicker men, these are rural pursuits…
#speirgorm
#speirgorm
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In the final week of campaigning the Indo decide to go all out on a theme
October 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
In the final week of campaigning the Indo decide to go all out on a theme
Not normally my thing but in response to the recent smear stuff in the campaign just some facts.
#Speirghorm
#Speirghorm
October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Not normally my thing but in response to the recent smear stuff in the campaign just some facts.
#Speirghorm
#Speirghorm
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Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh, Blindboy agus Manchán. 💗💗💗
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podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
In memory of Manchán Magan
Podcast Episode · The Blindboy Podcast · 10/08/2025 · 1h 43m
podcasts.apple.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh, Blindboy agus Manchán. 💗💗💗
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
@blindboyboatclub.bsky.social
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Landlord Jim Gavin never refunded 6 months' rent to a former tenant who accidentally kept paying rent after he moved out. The tenancy was not registered with the RTB. Gavin really is the perfect Fianna Fáil candidate.
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Landlord Jim Gavin never refunded 6 months' rent to a former tenant who accidentally kept paying rent after he moved out. The tenancy was not registered with the RTB. Gavin really is the perfect Fianna Fáil candidate.
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
Archive link: archive.is/4ts0L #spéirgorm #presidentialelection
October 4, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Use this template from @uplift.ie to email Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan now and demand that Ireland does not support the Chat Control bill in the EU government vote on 13-14 of October ➡️ action.uplift.ie/campaigns/st...
Stop EU Chat Control
I just emailed Minister of Justice Jim O'Callaghan demanding Ireland does not support the new Chat Control bill which lets the EU read all of your WhatsApp and Signal messages without encryption. Will...
action.uplift.ie
October 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Use this template from @uplift.ie to email Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan now and demand that Ireland does not support the Chat Control bill in the EU government vote on 13-14 of October ➡️ action.uplift.ie/campaigns/st...
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The ballot paper for Ireland’s presidential election is unlawful – and gives an unfair advantage to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s candidates.
The legislation is clear.
The Ditch is challenging – in the High Court if necessary.
Our letter in full: www.ontheditch.com/presidential...
The legislation is clear.
The Ditch is challenging – in the High Court if necessary.
Our letter in full: www.ontheditch.com/presidential...
Unlawful election ballot gives FG, FF undue advantage
Why weren't small, legally required efforts made with the presidential election ballot?
www.ontheditch.com
October 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The ballot paper for Ireland’s presidential election is unlawful – and gives an unfair advantage to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s candidates.
The legislation is clear.
The Ditch is challenging – in the High Court if necessary.
Our letter in full: www.ontheditch.com/presidential...
The legislation is clear.
The Ditch is challenging – in the High Court if necessary.
Our letter in full: www.ontheditch.com/presidential...
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Really looking forward to giving these institutions the power to break encrypted private messages at will.
Are all people who apply for Garda vetting at risk of this kinda thing now I wonder
October 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Really looking forward to giving these institutions the power to break encrypted private messages at will.
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For your Sunday, Island Songs - the film.
tr.ee/IslandSongs
September 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
For your Sunday, Island Songs - the film.
tr.ee/IslandSongs
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This piece opens with "It’s hard to escape the conclusion that Maria Steen should really be on the ballot paper for the presidential election"
It goes on to say "There is a danger that we are moving towards a situation where anyone who holds socially conservative views is excluded from public life"
It goes on to say "There is a danger that we are moving towards a situation where anyone who holds socially conservative views is excluded from public life"
September 28, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This piece opens with "It’s hard to escape the conclusion that Maria Steen should really be on the ballot paper for the presidential election"
It goes on to say "There is a danger that we are moving towards a situation where anyone who holds socially conservative views is excluded from public life"
It goes on to say "There is a danger that we are moving towards a situation where anyone who holds socially conservative views is excluded from public life"
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First Dáil seat projection of 2025
Fianna Fáil 46 (-2)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 38 (nc)
Soc Dems 14 (+3)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
Full analysis in next few days
Fianna Fáil 46 (-2)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 38 (nc)
Soc Dems 14 (+3)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
Full analysis in next few days
September 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
First Dáil seat projection of 2025
Fianna Fáil 46 (-2)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 38 (nc)
Soc Dems 14 (+3)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
Full analysis in next few days
Fianna Fáil 46 (-2)
Sinn Féin 42 (+3)
Fine Gael 38 (nc)
Soc Dems 14 (+3)
Independents/Others 13 (-3)
Labour 10 (-1)
Ind Ireland 5 (+1)
PBP/Solidarity 3 (nc)
Aontú 2 (nc)
100% Redress 1 (nc)
Green Party 0 (-1)
Full analysis in next few days
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August 23, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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If every person of colour, every trans person, every queer & every feminist in Ireland started proudly flying the tricolour, the snowflake shoneens and keyboard warriors would abandon it immediately.
Symbols bear the meaning we give them, and our Ireland welcomes everyone but fascists.
No pasarán.
Symbols bear the meaning we give them, and our Ireland welcomes everyone but fascists.
No pasarán.
September 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
If every person of colour, every trans person, every queer & every feminist in Ireland started proudly flying the tricolour, the snowflake shoneens and keyboard warriors would abandon it immediately.
Symbols bear the meaning we give them, and our Ireland welcomes everyone but fascists.
No pasarán.
Symbols bear the meaning we give them, and our Ireland welcomes everyone but fascists.
No pasarán.
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Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
July 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
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Popular peaceful protest is a safety valve and a crucial method of signalling, at least, a plurality of voter opinion on the issue being addressed.
To suppress it is to admit its power and deny that role’s legitimacy.
But no democracy long survives the denial of the peaceful expression of opinion.
To suppress it is to admit its power and deny that role’s legitimacy.
But no democracy long survives the denial of the peaceful expression of opinion.
August 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Popular peaceful protest is a safety valve and a crucial method of signalling, at least, a plurality of voter opinion on the issue being addressed.
To suppress it is to admit its power and deny that role’s legitimacy.
But no democracy long survives the denial of the peaceful expression of opinion.
To suppress it is to admit its power and deny that role’s legitimacy.
But no democracy long survives the denial of the peaceful expression of opinion.