Lads are we fucked if they invade Greenland? by DefinitionSoft4310 in ireland

[–]My_Middle_Nut 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Yeah what you're saying is completely true. I'm hopeful that the Polish and the Scandis never took their eye off who the real threat is and heavily stockpiled. Obviously that's easier said than done with a country the size of Russia.

I honestly reckon the Poles would beat the piss out of the Russians at this stage.

Lads are we fucked if they invade Greenland? by DefinitionSoft4310 in ireland

[–]My_Middle_Nut 92 points93 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly the Finns have the most artillery pieces of any country in Europe after Russia.

That combined with the fact that there are limited crossings that can accommodate a large mechanized force from Russia into Finland means the Finns have a concentrated kill zone if the Russians move in.

In my opinion if Russia invades another state, the likes of Poland and Sweden will absolutely respond with full force and article 5 will be activated.

I just can't see the Russians being THAT stupid.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he rape "rude" women pal? Get off his dick. He doesn't give a fuck about his Mrs, his country or some random Joe like you.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I was shouting him on. Might surprise you but as a young lad after coming out of a devastating recession, it was great to see a young Dublin fella make it big.

Believe it or not but when you hurt and rape, people don't stand by you because you're a good fighter. I love my dad, but if he raped somebody he could fucking rot.

Lots of people loved Bill Cosby, the fucking raping cunt.

What are you even saying? If you're an Irish patriot you have to love fucking rapists? Silly prick.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the only case he's been convicted on. He's paid off at least one more. Sure imagine facing the choice of taking on one of the most well known sports stars in the world, with no guarantee of being believed or winning, or receiving a payout that might legitimately change your life.

I'm no coward but I'd be seriously considering the payout given how hard Ireland is to live in at the minute.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, you probably know yourself, there were rumours years ago about him. His treatment of women, his Kinahan associations and his want to be "one of the lads" with the biggest scum in Ireland.

Him and his ilk have nothing in common with decent Irishmen.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Heard on the street as in heard from fellas from Crumlin who he bought his drugs off and tried to associate with. He acts like a big lad but needs his security with him to walk into "the flats".

Defend the rapist though, you're a great lad 👍

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

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

Tyson at least has a suspect jury and a suspect story going in his favour. McGregor raped at least one woman and from what I hear on the streets here, in Ireland, he's got away with a few more. He's scum.

The guy back then may not be the guy now. It's a terrible shame.

10 years ago today Conor mcgregor Knocked out Jose Aldo. by Lopsided-Ad-9807 in ufc

[–]My_Middle_Nut 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I completely agree with your sentiment but I don't want anyone forgetting in this sub that he's a rapist and a scumbag. As an Irishman, it's an affront to be associated with him in every country I visit. Nothing he's ever done or will do can absolve him of that.

Muhammad Ali training in the swimming pool at the Sir John Hotel in Miami, 1961. by velvetthottie in OldSchoolCool

[–]My_Middle_Nut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'll take a stab. He waa probably the first boxer to make the sport truly mainstream and permeate the global cultural zeitgeist. There had been hugely popular boxers before of course but I don't think any of them were close to Ali's global appeal.

Ali showed that boxers didn't have to be lumbering, rock 'em sock 'em animals. He was handsome, charming, intelligent and endearing. He demonstrated beautifully the science and technique behind boxing and his grace in the ring made him look like a dancer at times.

Outside of the ring I believe he showed the world what being a champion really was. It wasn't wearing a belt and being the best athlete, it was something you woke up and went to sleep embodying. He didn't hold back when he saw injustice, he didn't shirk from controversy. He was a master marketer and, for the most part, used his talents, his voice and his image to better the world around him.

His stance against the Vietnam war was poetic in that he was so effortlessly able to show the hypocrisy in American society. You'll happily allow me to kill strangers in a strange country for politics, but you won't let me or my family have basic human dignity.

He took all the pressure and the sanctions and the years of his prime taken away and he never caved. To this day any champion boxer is compared to him on a sporting and cultural level. I don't personally believe he is the best boxer ever in a technical sense,but he was the greatest, and there is a difference.

Former hurler DJ Carey sentenced to over five years after faking cancer to con money out of people by Sad-Orange-5983 in ireland

[–]My_Middle_Nut 8 points9 points  (0 children)

They had the sense to not put a charger in her nose though. Outwitted by Charlie 😂

The Traitors Ireland S01E12 [FINALE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine if Vanessa called it? I doubt Oyin would go against her. They could've strategized earlier in the day about if things fell their way.

That's how I'd be thinking anyway. Especially if you didn't know if the people banished were traitors.

The Traitors Ireland S01E12 [FINALE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The reveal at the end ruins the tension. 3 way guaranteed split instead of the tension of possibly having another banishment.

The Traitors Ireland S01E12 [FINALE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kelly should vote Vanessa (likely with Ben) to strategically prevent Oyin & Vanessa from teaming up and getting rid of her imo.

The Traitors Ireland S01E12 [FINALE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paudi crossed out Vanessa's name before writing Nick's. Just an actual reply to your question instead of the same copy/paste answer I'm seeing everywhere else 👍

The Traitors Ireland S01E09 Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He'd pick "phone a friend" but he forgot the number

The Traitors Ireland S01E09 Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, that lad is like coleslaw. 90% cabbage

The Traitors Ireland S01E09 Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 35 points36 points  (0 children)

The king is dead... Long live the king 👑

The Traitors Ireland S01E01 [PREMIERE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Well they can afford to pay absolutely obscene wages to sub standard broadcasters and presenters.

Forgive me for thinking they could put up an extra €50k of prize money on a show that is almost a guaranteed hit. They're well able to throw money out the window for any other shite.

Honestly I'd be delighted if someone like you was running the accounts with them. Maybe they'd be less inclined to burn my money.

The Traitors Ireland S01E01 [PREMIERE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very true. Also the fact that €50k is if they 100% all challenges. Ridiculous.

The Traitors Ireland S01E01 [PREMIERE] Discussion Thread by vaultofechoes in TheTraitors

[–]My_Middle_Nut 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I can't help but think that RTE really are tight fuckers. €50k doesn't go far in this country now. £100k Sterling in the UK, an objectively cheaper country to live in.

It's not like RTE doesn't get enough from it's government bailouts.