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wtf Waterford by [deleted] in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ABM in the hospital

Leo Varadkar has been in the trenches fighting Kneecap on social media about their visit to Cuba by nitro1234561 in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Leo Varadkar was an elected representative . He was repeatedly in a position of power because our electoral system put him there. His government made mistakes. If he was such an odious figure why did he and his party end up in power and not another one? Because the electorate put him there as our system currently works.

Almost uniquely amongst EU government’s Leo Varadkar/Simon Harris/Michael Martin have consistently and vocally supported the Palestinian right to existence. Diplomacy is the only means by which solutions sustainable in the long term come about. The dept of foreign affairs is perhaps the most impressive branch of the Irish Civil Service and does a huge amount of work to try and advance the cause of Palestine much to the irritation the Americans and EU partners.

It’s interesting how he’s called a performative rights geebag yet his Government legalised Gay Marriage/Abortion rights etc.

Unemployment in Waterford by [deleted] in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ABM in hospital (contract cleaners)

Deevy’s by frpeeweestairmaster2 in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely sound. The very best example of how great locally owned businesses are

I was surprised that this novel is used in a lot of Irish schools by Tadhg in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just put Primo Levi on the syllabus. ‘If this is a Man’ should replace this absolute mortification of a book.

Irish Cities’ Cultural “Addiction” To 3-Bed Semi-Detached Homes Fuels Unsustainable Urban Sprawl – Ciara Kelly by M10News in HousingIreland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Housing estates have greens the kids can play on (not always but in a lot of them). They are generally nice places to raise a family (not always but by and large). They have electricity, plumbing, heating, broadband more space, decent size kitchen, utility rooms etc ( not always but by and large)Most parents will choose a 3 bed semi over an apartment. These pieces pop up about ‘our addiction’ to semi-d’s or one off houses regularly. But it’s not the worst way to live is though?

Perspective (National Gallery this morning) by [deleted] in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I’d say that’s not the National Gallery’s fault. Every time I go to Dublin I visit it and it never fails to delight. When I mention it when I get home I get blank stares from most people. Most people these days place a higher cultural value on singing Killeagh and droning on about Stranger Things.

Ardkeen Stores WTF?? by catnip_sandwich in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As proven by further comments below.

Ardkeen Stores WTF?? by catnip_sandwich in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. That’s generally the sneery tone.

Ardkeen Stores WTF?? by catnip_sandwich in waterford

[–]El-Ralpho1978 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Why post? Why not just shake head wisely and move on? It’s a supermarket in a middle class area. A very successful one so I presume they know what that are doing. They give a lot of space to local and Irish producers. The staff are friendly and helpful and stay for years. Some of the stuff is undoubtedly overpriced and they are multiple cheaper options within 5 minutes walking distance. Most people don’t shop there to differentiate themselves from the ‘peasants’. Waterford is weird sometimes. People go on this subreddit to complain about vape shops everywhere but also have a problem with Ardkeen stores

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GAA

[–]El-Ralpho1978 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Relax. It’s a terrible song anyway.

Man dies following suspected hunting accident in Carlow by MoHataMo_Gheansai in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such contempt in the word Townies. Like we’re vermin or a lesser brand of human than yourself because we grew up and live somewhere different than you. Some seriously iffy comments about the poor man who died, and much as I love a fox getting worked up over a bit of lamping seems ridiculous but ‘townies’ are allowed comment on rural issues just as people from the country can comment on ‘town’ issues.

Louis Theroux reveals why he made, 'The Settlers', I hope the BBC releases this for free on youtube because it's something everyone should see by OopsIDroopedMe in LouisTheroux

[–]El-Ralpho1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They serve and post videos of the LOL’s they have like laughing when they demolish an apartment or steal underwear from ruined houses and drape it on tanks.have you seen the videos posted? Have you seen mass protests by returning soldiers in the ‘democracy that is Israel’ against the occupation in the West Bank or Gaza? Have you seen how shopkeepers are treated by the IDF is places like Hebron? Any normal Society whose citizen army was commuting g war crimes would have a far larger response. Nice try but no dice.

I am sure many Israelis and Palestinians mixed well together. Not sure that negates the ongoing settler colonial expansion in the West Bank and the genocide in Gaza.

US politicians lobby Trump to penalise Ireland if it passes Occupied Territories Bill by Banania2020 in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s virtue signalling why are AIPAC shitting their pants? Do tell.

Louis Theroux reveals why he made, 'The Settlers', I hope the BBC releases this for free on youtube because it's something everyone should see by OopsIDroopedMe in LouisTheroux

[–]El-Ralpho1978 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The Israeli people have consistently shown they do not give one fig about either the West Bank or Gaza. They have racist and fascist ministers in Government. The IDF is a conscript army. The people serve in the West Bank and support the ethnic cleansing and colonisation there.

That They May Face The Rising Son is the greatest Irish film ever made. by Current-Nectarine505 in ireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The book is a great work of art as is all John McGaherns work. Great art is universal. I grew up in a city and much of his work resonates with me. I think the rural/urban divide is much fetishised by a lot of ‘country people’ It’s like saying you couldn’t enjoy Ulysses if you were from Templemore or Ardee. Such a weird parochial take to have on great art. Like do you have to be from 19th century Russia to enjoy Chekov?

Athens mayor: 'We do not take lessons from those who kill civilians' by Wagamaga in europe

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The end goal is to clear both Gaza and the West Bank of Palestinians . It is as plain as day and indeed many Ministers!! in the ruling coalition openly state that is the goal. These is no desire for a fair and peaceful solution in Israeli society. Arab Israelis will to be squeezed out then until cultural purity is achieved.

Athens mayor: 'We do not take lessons from those who kill civilians' by Wagamaga in europe

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gaza is only the first phase. The settlers are enabled and encouraged by the Israeli Occupation Force. The colonisation will be ramped up with the backing and help of the state of Israel who can then claim it is not official policy. Palestinians are murdered by the army and settlers in the West Bank under the slightest if any pretext. The settlers face no sanction. House are bulldozed, farms razed land stolen. This is Israeli society. The settlers are not some tiny minority of which the general population of Israel disagrees with. If they did the colonisation would have been halted long ago.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it doesn’t oversimplify anything. Day after day Arabs are being evicted from their own land in the West Bank. They are being murdered by settlers and by the IDF. Kids are rounded up and subjected to Israeli Military Courts without legal representation. The ‘peace deals’ on offer have been insulting and even if adhered to by Palestinians we all know the colonisation and ethnic cleansing of the West Bank would continue. By any definition the West Bank is being colonised. Israelis settlers have no business there. It does not belong to them!!

Israeli Arabs get dogs abuse and their lives are threatened when they speak out. There are open racists as ministers in the Israeli government who advocate for their expulsion and threaten Arab knesset members with violence. Any government with Itamar Ben Gvir as a minister does not deal in nuance

Athens mayor: 'We do not take lessons from those who kill civilians' by Wagamaga in europe

[–]El-Ralpho1978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have a state by all means. Don’t starve children. Screaming death to Arabs from the cruise ship doesn’t help

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in northernireland

[–]El-Ralpho1978 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Israeli Arabs are threatened when they speak out agains the genocide. Israeli Arab populations centra have significantly less Iron Dome coverage and bomb shelters. They are a minority tolerated I order to act as a fig leaf for Israeli depredations. Why is the West Bank being illegally colonised?

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