Sadie
@sadiemonks.bsky.social
Irish arthritic occasional artist. Dog mam, cat & chicken servant. Foraging enthusiast 🍄 Housework-shy tinkerer and DIY ADHDer. Never met a bad habit I didn't love.
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A serious indictment of our politics and media that CETA, which has been adjudged to be unconstitutional by the Irish Supreme Court (Costello vs the Irish Govt), was passed overnight by the Government and there’s barely a ripple of curiosity, let alone rigorous questioning.
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A serious indictment of our politics and media that CETA, which has been adjudged to be unconstitutional by the Irish Supreme Court (Costello vs the Irish Govt), was passed overnight by the Government and there’s barely a ripple of curiosity, let alone rigorous questioning.
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Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
Once one of the West’s strongest voices on Ukraine, Warsaw is now fighting just to get into the room.
www.politico.eu
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Poland fumes about being cut out of Ukraine peace talks
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It's not just the state coffers to watch in Russia. Companies, households, banks, regional governments - they are all about to run out of money at the same time. Could be a perfect storm coming.
One Russian paper today: ““We will not agree to a truce because we need the capitulation of Ukraine.” Meanwhile: “Nearly 60% of Russian regions have a hole in their budgets of over 600 billion roubles, almost 11 times more than in 2022.” #ReadingRussia
"Nearly 60% of Russian regions have hole in their budgets over 600 billion roubles": Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
It's not just the state coffers to watch in Russia. Companies, households, banks, regional governments - they are all about to run out of money at the same time. Could be a perfect storm coming.
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Coffee thoughts:
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
Ireland is a polity where you can go and visit a Minister in a constituency office on a weekend to ask for help filling in a form.
The distance to/from officeholders is effectively zero.
But the distance for most people from *power* can be (invisible to them) huge.
December 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Fascist men: *being violently homophobic and sexist*
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
December 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Fascist men: *being violently homophobic and sexist*
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
Queer women: "This is actually terrifying."
Liberal men: "Have you considered unclenching for maybe just a second, it might loosen you up just an iota."
"LOOSEN YOU UP"?
Jesus fuck.
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An earlier version of the NSS specifically said that the US should try to pry Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary away from the EU
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
An earlier version of the NSS specifically said that the US should try to pry Italy, Austria, Poland and Hungary away from the EU
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/...
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As we in Europe sit around waiting to see what mad nonsense Trump comes up with next for Ukraine, I find it hard to take the handwringing seriously. We made a choice in 2014 not to respond to the very obvious aggression and retain our faith in America always being on our side.
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
As we in Europe sit around waiting to see what mad nonsense Trump comes up with next for Ukraine, I find it hard to take the handwringing seriously. We made a choice in 2014 not to respond to the very obvious aggression and retain our faith in America always being on our side.
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Kremlin: “Actions taken against Russia’s assets, if they occur, will not go unanswered and will lead to serious consequences.”
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Kremlin: “Actions taken against Russia’s assets, if they occur, will not go unanswered and will lead to serious consequences.”
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
Suggests it’s the right course of action.
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While the Burkes were off at shouting practice, Judge Cregan studied the blade.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
While the Burkes were off at shouting practice, Judge Cregan studied the blade.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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This judge has absolutely had it with Enoch Burke.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Enoch Burke has 'something to hide' over income - judge
A High Court judge has said teacher Enoch Burke and his family could be using his court case to make money and that it was clear Mr Burke had "something to hide" about his income.
www.rte.ie
December 9, 2025 at 3:51 PM
This judge has absolutely had it with Enoch Burke.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
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"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"The Belgians have been getting pressure from the U.S. to not release the Russian Central Bank assets for Ukraine, because the Trump administration wants all that money to go back to Russia, while taking their cut – which is just jaw dropping."
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Tuesday 9am update on #StormBram as storm starts to hit with strong and damaging gusts ahead. Watch video for latest
December 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Tuesday 9am update on #StormBram as storm starts to hit with strong and damaging gusts ahead. Watch video for latest
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Brussels activated legal tool allowing indefinite freezing of RU cen bank assets w/o unanimous EU vote—circumventing any veto. EU proposes €210B for Ukraine (2026–27), incl €140B from frozen RU funds at Euroclear and €25B from other EU accounts: €115B for defense, €95B for G7 loan & budget needs.
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Brussels activated legal tool allowing indefinite freezing of RU cen bank assets w/o unanimous EU vote—circumventing any veto. EU proposes €210B for Ukraine (2026–27), incl €140B from frozen RU funds at Euroclear and €25B from other EU accounts: €115B for defense, €95B for G7 loan & budget needs.
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This is my eternal opinion on the EU and you will never make me change my mind. Deeply dysfunctional by design and generally crap in so many ways, but a world without it is inconceivably monstrous
Yes! The EU is one of the most vital institutions in the world! It also fucking sucks! These two things are not mutually incompatible!
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This is my eternal opinion on the EU and you will never make me change my mind. Deeply dysfunctional by design and generally crap in so many ways, but a world without it is inconceivably monstrous
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. No Star Wars or trek, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Pixar.
December 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. No Star Wars or trek, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Pixar.
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The #StormBram weather warning map has been updated, in case anyone hasn’t seen it.
More of that blood red there.
#SpéirGhorm #SpeirGorm
More of that blood red there.
#SpéirGhorm #SpeirGorm
December 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The #StormBram weather warning map has been updated, in case anyone hasn’t seen it.
More of that blood red there.
#SpéirGhorm #SpeirGorm
More of that blood red there.
#SpéirGhorm #SpeirGorm
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Britain and the EU are getting closer to releasing £200billion worth of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction. The Times says the announcement could come within days.
December 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Britain and the EU are getting closer to releasing £200billion worth of frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's reconstruction. The Times says the announcement could come within days.
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Massive problems with that, though, looking at present circumstances. Simon Nixon has summarised it well. This is far from a reassuring read.
nixons.substack.com/p/can-europe...
nixons.substack.com/p/can-europe...
Can Europe be Saved?
A few thoughts on the state of Europe amid a twin-pronged assault from the United States and Russia
nixons.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Massive problems with that, though, looking at present circumstances. Simon Nixon has summarised it well. This is far from a reassuring read.
nixons.substack.com/p/can-europe...
nixons.substack.com/p/can-europe...
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What is this high school debate shit?
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What is this high school debate shit?
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
Everyone wants peace!
Adults just realize that any peace which lasts beyond a Russian re-arming / recruitment cycle has to be on terms that don't reward Russia's initial invasion with land and legitimacy, and which meaningfully deter future aggression.
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Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
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It sure looks like Russian intelligence attempted to use military drones to assassinate the President of Ukraine inside an EU country.
Looking forward to more thoughts from Belgium on why freezing Russian assets is an escalatory move that might compromise the peace process.
Looking forward to more thoughts from Belgium on why freezing Russian assets is an escalatory move that might compromise the peace process.
Christ on a cracker — these seemingly hostile drones only missed Zelensky’s plane because he was unexpectedly early www.thejournal.ie/drones-dubli...
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It sure looks like Russian intelligence attempted to use military drones to assassinate the President of Ukraine inside an EU country.
Looking forward to more thoughts from Belgium on why freezing Russian assets is an escalatory move that might compromise the peace process.
Looking forward to more thoughts from Belgium on why freezing Russian assets is an escalatory move that might compromise the peace process.
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It's like the two of them want to divide Europe and the rest of the world up between them FFS
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Trump unveils Russia-approved plan to undermine Europe
Russia have said they're happy with what they've seen of Trump's new National Security Strategy — Europeans are less happy, obviously
www.thecanary.co
December 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
It's like the two of them want to divide Europe and the rest of the world up between them FFS
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
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I turned off the news for 1 day to give myself a break, and came back to this. wtf is going on now?
New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I turned off the news for 1 day to give myself a break, and came back to this. wtf is going on now?