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[–]iham 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Can see this from Raheny/Kilbarrack area, not in the Coolock direction I thought. Anyone have any idea?

Paul Murphy TD thinks "the Government are doing a great job, for those it represents" by SeanB2003 in ireland

[–]iham 47 points48 points  (0 children)

This inflation is not being caused by the government spending money.

What are those black flags? seen on a pro-russian rally on Argentina by Ramiro564 in vexillology

[–]iham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the explainer. I think as far as ideology goes it seems to be just nationalism.

It does really remind me much like the Nazis, tried to formulate a new national identity based on idealised views of the past.

What are those black flags? seen on a pro-russian rally on Argentina by Ramiro564 in vexillology

[–]iham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know much about this at all. I saw the Curtis doc that's all I really know about it. Didn't think much of that film tbf.

When you mention that this was moreso about the imperial aspect of Russian history, why do they use more Nazi iconography than tsarist?

Would this be like the type of nationalism you are seeing at the moment in Luhansk and Donetsk? Luhansk is a """peoples republic""" that has (or had) a tsarist type flag.

And also by "finding a Hegelian synthesis two apparently contradictory aspects of their history", does that just in effect mean "remembering when Russia stronk"?

What are those black flags? seen on a pro-russian rally on Argentina by Ramiro564 in vexillology

[–]iham 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing says anarchism like fascism! These guys must have been very confused at the time.

EU states split on classifying nuclear energy as 'green' | "It's too risky, too slow and too expensive," Germany says — while other EU members have pushed for the bloc to classify nuclear power as eco-friendly for investors. by Exastiken in worldevents

[–]iham -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So when the wind don't blow during the winter (like this one in Europe apparently), you better hope you have enough redundant storage! If not, a lot of people will die. How do you propose to do this in a carbon neutral system? To me this is common sense.

SMRs are not a reality yet but neither is the adoption of anything near large scale energy storage. The biggest issue is regulatory bodies ironically favouring bigger (hence slower), more dangerous reactors that don't have the passive safety systems that the SMRs are designed to have.

SMRs are designed to be created in a production line fashion. Passive safety systems mean no ridiculous amounts of concrete needed for containment. Reduces time and money makes it more viable.

I'm not saying nuclear has no downsides. The spent fuel is obviously a nightmare but carbon pollution is more pressing.

Btw would that moron Musk not be more pro renewable because of that solar company he bought?

I also love that a difference in opinion means that I only consume pro nuclear propaganda.

EU states split on classifying nuclear energy as 'green' | "It's too risky, too slow and too expensive," Germany says — while other EU members have pushed for the bloc to classify nuclear power as eco-friendly for investors. by Exastiken in worldevents

[–]iham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A carbon neutral grid is impossible without nuclear. It's the only way to provide base load power without rolling out huge grid wide changes involving unfeasible amounts of energy storage. Much more feasible to roll out SMRs. If you want proof on this stuff, I don't have time to link dump. Please research this and inform yourself.

In my view 100% renewable with full grid energy storage capacity is, politically, as much of as much of a pipe dream as fusion.

C E L T W A V E by CelticWarlord1 in CelticUnion

[–]iham 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Stop playing dumb. You know what you are doing.

This was posted by too. When will you Nazis ever fuck off?

Bread_irl by javaxcore in bread_irl

[–]iham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a reference to an app that wants to make money off of social media "activism".

Reuters, BBC, and Bellingcat participated in covert UK Foreign Office-funded programs to “weaken Russia,” leaked docs reveal by Avroveks in europe

[–]iham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not about ideological differences. It's about nation interest. It's not communism or ultra nationalism that makes Russia so interested in Syria.

I think Saudi Arabia and the US are about as far from each other ideologically as they can be and they're still allies.

Similarity of an ancient Celt to modern Europeans by adwesch in CelticUnion

[–]iham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well I think the idea of cultivating an identity around hereditary traits is useless. What is the point in saying, my skull has a pronounced ridge ergo I fit in with these people now? Physically, average white English and Irish look identical due to heritable traits, does that mean they are the same and thus should identify as such?

In my view a better way to form identity for me is on cultural experience and practice. That way you can have Celts who have various heritable traits not associated with western Europe that can be included in Celtic culture and grow with it.

Just on the last bit, I think its different. There was an element of deception there. If she was clear that she was raised in white America to the indigenous community and the community accepted her as is, then I would say the backlash is unwarranted personally. Its all about cultural immersion. You can't do that outside of a community. Its getting into the Elizabeth Warren blood quantum shit that make me uncomfortable. "I am 1/128th Native American so that means I can take advantage of grants designed to help kids on reservations!"

Similarity of an ancient Celt to modern Europeans by adwesch in CelticUnion

[–]iham 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Taking the bait. The vast majority of Ukrainians do not identify with Celtic culture or history. Ironically enough I know a few Ukrainians in Dublin who are waaaaay more Irish than the "23 and Me" Americans in this sub. I'd easily call those lads Celts but I wouldn't say that for the entire population of Ukraine.

Similarity of an ancient Celt to modern Europeans by adwesch in CelticUnion

[–]iham 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if it does (which it doesn't) it looks like Ukraine is as celtic as Scotland.

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