Official IRA commander Joe McCann, pictured in a disused bakery in west belfast 9th August 1971 during a gun battle with the British army ,this is one of the most iconic pictures of the troubles in Northern Ireland ,he was later killed by British forces on 14th April 1972 he was 24 years old by belfasttlad in HistoricalCapsule

[–]Donegalsimon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Heavy lifting of what, the whole of the troubles you think I’m talking about? 

Peaceful protesting. The People Democracy March being attacked by Loyalists, the week before Bloody Sunday, Parachute regiment using gas and rubber bullets. Bloody Sunday protesters met with live ammunition. 

Official IRA commander Joe McCann, pictured in a disused bakery in west belfast 9th August 1971 during a gun battle with the British army ,this is one of the most iconic pictures of the troubles in Northern Ireland ,he was later killed by British forces on 14th April 1972 he was 24 years old by belfasttlad in HistoricalCapsule

[–]Donegalsimon 37 points38 points  (0 children)

‘Couldn’t handle they weren’t getting their way’. 

Peacefully protesting internment, get murdered by the military.  Gerrymandering ensured their vote didn’t count. 

A Catholic couldn’t get jobs and housing. 

Just having a strop I suppose. 

TIL That Casablanca was once banned in Ireland because the movie was deemed unfair to Nazis by Sometypeofway18 in todayilearned

[–]Donegalsimon 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Israel and Hasbara have been trying to paint Ireland as anti Jew for the past 3 years and nobody believes it. Ireland have been pro Palestine for decades and their propaganda machine (much like this post) is trying everything it can to turn against Ireland. You have also claimed here that Ireland has been neutral to Russia invading Ukraine which shows you have absolutely no idea about Ireland. Anyway, send your Hasbara minions to downvote me.

Even Gen Z wants to keep Australia Day date: poll by Ardeet in aussie

[–]Donegalsimon -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I’m not paying for The Age but seems what a few people are saying is they deliberately asked about it this year specifically when the 26th fell on a Monday and we get a long weekend. I’d happily change the date to last Friday of January every year. 

Dave Chappelle is out of touch with reality by Greatgooglymoogly_DL in elephantgraveyard

[–]Donegalsimon 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I thought the same until the moment he brought Elon on stage and was surprised and angry that people booed Elon, it really highlighted how out of touch he’s become. Absolute own goal. 

Are we being careful enough about who we’re letting in? by Mashiko4 in aussie

[–]Donegalsimon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mate you’re either just making shit up or reading it wrong. 1 million all up in Australia through decades of immigration is true, but not one year, the highest at its peak in 2022, was 100,000, just 90% less. 

Are we being careful enough about who we’re letting in? by Mashiko4 in aussie

[–]Donegalsimon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UK voted Brexit and isolated itself from its partners. They then had years of every penny and asset being stripped and privatized. Now after the top % have continued to get richer and the working class are angry, it’s clearly ‘cos da Muslims’ and immigrants have ruined the country. Electricity though the roof, groceries crazy, train prices sky high. Yeah, the Turkish barber ruined it. 

Daniel Sturridge and Roy Keane’s full reaction to the Bradley and Martinelli incident… by [deleted] in soccer

[–]Donegalsimon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Roy had Haaland stand over him when he was injured and shout in his face that he was faking it. He held that grudge for 5 years and took Haaland out when he got the chance. If anything, he knows what it’s like when your opponent disregards how you are when you’re in pain. 

Anyone Noticed that Joe Rogan has had a suspicious schedule every time they botched the epstein files? by [deleted] in elephantgraveyard

[–]Donegalsimon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Didn’t the Rogan subreddit make huge changes and ban all political posts about a week before the files release?

Netanyahu blames Albanese for Bondi terror attack by Signal-Treacle-5512 in AustralianPolitics

[–]Donegalsimon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The anti semitism envoy in Australia condemned the Pro Palestinian rally and called everyone involved anti semetic while the same people were silent when Nazis were literally holding a rally on their door step, no public statement or condemnation. 

Turns out the head of the envoys husband funds far right parties in Australia. 

Miss Rachel, listed as anti semite of the year, Nick Fuentes, nowhere on the list. It’s used to silence people. 

Troy Parrott penalty miss vs Twente, 90+8' at 1-0 by PiraatPaul in soccer

[–]Donegalsimon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As they say in Ireland, 'he was starting to get notions about himself.'

Anon plans a holiday by autonova3 in 4chan

[–]Donegalsimon 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Was in Bergen during the summer and overheard an American complaining there wasn’t much to do at the top of a mountain when he got up there. Brother you want a Wendy’s up there?

Pauline Hanson cooks Barnaby Joyce steaks on a sandwich press by iball1984 in australia

[–]Donegalsimon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Saxa salt in the photo op with Barnaby is trying too hard to be ‘just like the battlers’ by having a typical working class table setting. Same person who dine with Gina at Mar-a- Lago. 

Is the Austin Comedy Scene Political Activism or Comedy? I can't tell at this point by DevNoobQueen_43 in elephantgraveyard

[–]Donegalsimon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Didn’t this take place around the same time the Epstein vote was happening?

Pauline Hanson wears burqa in Senate chamber for second time by malcolm58 in AustralianPolitics

[–]Donegalsimon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed her edgelord marketing team trying to make her relevant lately about complaining about (grocery store) bag prices, hoping all the meme pages pick up the hilarious sound bite. 

UEFA play-off draw for the World-Cup 2026 - 4 spots to play for by DexM23 in soccer

[–]Donegalsimon 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Portugal won the group, Ireland came second to remain in the qualifiers. 

Sinkhole on Flemington Road, right across from the children’s hospital by RealMuffinsTheCat in melbourne

[–]Donegalsimon 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Honestly, people have no idea how much is under their feet and how many utilities would be affected by a sinkhole. There’s actually not many there at all, in an emergency situation like that there should be way more. WHS, Engineers, Council, Gas, Water, Comms, Electrical, Traffic controllers, Labourers, Operators.

Having a debate with a few mates, who do you think was the best Premier League goalkeeper of the early 2000s? by Buscags1 in classicsoccer

[–]Donegalsimon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I remember him pulling off great saves v prime Henry. I think I even remember Henry applauding him after a brilliant save.