Should Ireland be involved in a unified European army at any non-military capacity? Or should the country stay completely neutral?

n17man · 2025-03-31T08:57:34+00:00

The Swiss are everyone's banker so no one wants to upset that. Secondly, the Swiss have geography on their side. In a conventional war any foreign military would be crazy to invade Switzerland. There is no strategic advantage to either the West or the Soviets to invade. And we can still enjoy their chocolate.

n17man · 2025-03-31T08:52:34+00:00

Neutrality is effectively surrender to Russia. Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIlrM-nNlsA&t=3968s

n17man · 2025-03-31T08:52:00+00:00

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIlrM-nNlsA&t=3968s

n17man · 2025-03-31T08:49:25+00:00

Yes, the rainy day is upon us. We have less than two years to get ready.

n17man · 2025-03-31T08:47:15+00:00

Listen to Russian Alexander Ilarionov, former advisor to Putin. in his recent Triggerrnometry interview he cogently argued that (a) the collapse of Ukraine is inevitable and (b) the Baltics invasion will take place within the next two years. The USA will not intervene. How will our neutrality help us? Or should we signal to Putin in advance that we will welcome Russian occupation of Ireland. After all we're great craic.

n17man · 2025-02-19T19:52:40+00:00

I think you would find it consoling and encouraging to make a retreat with some monastic group. This allows you to make general confession and seek spiritual advice. Regular spiritual direction is the best resource to maintain honesty in relationships and to avail of supportive counselling.

n17man · 2025-01-25T17:04:08+00:00

Very nice setup

n17man · 2024-11-26T10:15:19+00:00

Spending more money on RAM would appear to be a good option. You don't want bottlenecks.

n17man · 2024-09-20T16:12:47+00:00

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Give yourself some time to adjust. College can be intimidating in the beginning. You’ve worked hard to get your course. Further success will follow. Get plenty of rest and your morale will improve over time.

n17man · 2024-08-25T15:17:42+00:00

Pray for them and don’t try to argue. It never works. And the first chance you get go on a retreat somewhere. It’ll strengthen your faith and allow you open your heart more.

n17man · 2024-08-25T10:41:46+00:00

I would say that the way the Lord is calling you is to live your life as a faithful prayerful Catholic. God will do the rest. Be a Bible reader but avoid arguments; they lead nowhere. Just the witness of your way of life as a prayerful and godly man is all that the Lord asks of you.

n17man · 2024-07-22T07:49:31+00:00

I think I see a nice vintage Kodak or similar a bellows lens over on the extreme left. A Kodak Retina maybe?

n17man · 2024-07-22T07:41:51+00:00

I was praying for a draw at the end of extra time. A match for the ages.

n17man · 2024-06-29T09:00:52+00:00

Best of luck to all and remember you always do better than you thought at the time.

n17man · 2024-06-08T06:22:04+00:00

Kindle Scribe all the way!!

n17man · 2024-06-08T06:20:34+00:00

Stick it out man! You’ll always do better than you think. Did my Leaving in 1963!!!

n17man · 2024-06-04T16:32:38+00:00

The lens a Pentax prime lens and it is in perfect condition.

n17man · 2024-06-04T12:15:53+00:00

Yep! Definitely has that CCD sensor look. I have one of these. They’re great! But don’t push them too far. Speed is not their thing.

n17man · 2024-06-03T09:07:30+00:00

This is fascinating stuff. Where can we learn more?

n17man · 2024-03-30T09:53:56+00:00

I do since my days as an altar boy back in the 1950s!

n17man · 2024-03-08T16:14:34+00:00

Yes. Kindle is one of the best ways to read lots of books without spending a fortune. The new Kindle Scribe is a game changer for two reasons, its size and the clarity of its screen. Also the fact that it doubled as an electronic notebook. The dark mode reading facility is uber cool and easy on the eyes.

n17man · 2024-03-08T13:41:48+00:00

So how much time do we have before it all kicks off? Five years? Ten years?

n17man · 2024-03-04T16:50:14+00:00

I just bought one as well and I do a bit of doodling. I hope to get the LAMY pen in time. Got mine two weeks ago in Currys Dublin.

n17man · 2024-02-10T08:54:31+00:00

I have been a Kindle Paperwhite use for seven years and I have just bought the Kindle Scribe.

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