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offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
Alternative site: https://thesaker.si/saker-a... Site was created using the downloads provided Regards Herb

offsite link The Saker blog is now frozen Tue Feb 28, 2023 23:55 | The Saker
Dear friends As I have previously announced, we are now “freezing” the blog.? We are also making archives of the blog available for free download in various formats (see below).?

offsite link What do you make of the Russia and China Partnership? Tue Feb 28, 2023 16:26 | The Saker
by Mr. Allen for the Saker blog Over the last few years, we hear leaders from both Russia and China pronouncing that they have formed a relationship where there are

offsite link Moveable Feast Cafe 2023/02/27 ? Open Thread Mon Feb 27, 2023 19:00 | cafe-uploader
2023/02/27 19:00:02Welcome to the ‘Moveable Feast Cafe’. The ‘Moveable Feast’ is an open thread where readers can post wide ranging observations, articles, rants, off topic and have animate discussions of

offsite link The stage is set for Hybrid World War III Mon Feb 27, 2023 15:50 | The Saker
Pepe Escobar for the Saker blog A powerful feeling rhythms your skin and drums up your soul as you?re immersed in a long walk under persistent snow flurries, pinpointed by

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Public Inquiry
Interested in maladministration. Estd. 2005

offsite link RTEs Sarah McInerney ? Fianna Fail?supporter? Anthony

offsite link Joe Duffy is dishonest and untrustworthy Anthony

offsite link Robert Watt complaint: Time for decision by SIPO Anthony

offsite link RTE in breach of its own editorial principles Anthony

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offsite link Covid Dissident Doctor William Bay Exonerated as Suspension Overturned Fri Dec 13, 2024 11:29 | Rebekah Barnett
Covid dissident doctor William Bray has won back his right to practise medicine after the Supreme Court in Australia overturned his suspension, slamming the health board's "animus" and "profoundly unsatisfactory" conduct.
The post Covid Dissident Doctor William Bay Exonerated as Suspension Overturned appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Labour?s Soviet-Style Plan to Shoehorn Climate Alarmism into Every School Subject Fri Dec 13, 2024 09:00 | Steven Tucker
Labour plans to shoehorn climate alarmism into every subject on the school syllabus. This indoctrination in dubious official 'science' is grimly reminiscent of the Soviet Union, says Steven Tucker.
The post Labour’s Soviet-Style Plan to Shoehorn Climate Alarmism into Every School Subject appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link In Episode 23 of the Sceptic: David Shipley on Starmer?s Political Prisoners, Anti-ULEZ Campaigner N... Fri Dec 13, 2024 07:00 | Richard Eldred
In episode 23 of the sceptic: David Shipley on Starmer?s political prisoners, anti-ULEZ campaigner Nick Arlett on his unjust arrest and David Turver on Net Zero subsidies.
The post In Episode 23 of the Sceptic: David Shipley on Starmer?s Political Prisoners, Anti-ULEZ Campaigner Nick Arlett on His Unjust Arrest and David Turver on Net Zero Subsidies appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link News Round-Up Fri Dec 13, 2024 00:51 | Richard Eldred
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the ?climate emergency?, public health ?crises? and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation.
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offsite link If You Thought the Farmers? Inheritance Tax Raid was Bad, Wait Till You See What its Proponents Have... Thu Dec 12, 2024 19:00 | Mat Brown
If you thought the inheritance tax raid on farmers was bad, wait till you see what its proponents have in store for us next, says Mat Brown. The Blob that gave us the 'tractor tax' has its sights set on a wealth tax.
The post If You Thought the Farmers’ Inheritance Tax Raid was Bad, Wait Till You See What its Proponents Have in Store for Us Next appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

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international / rights, freedoms and repression Sunday June 06, 2010 - 07:13 by Bazooka Joe   text 1 comment (last - monday june 07, 2010 - 04:11)   image 5 images
According to a Lebanese newspaper report on Saturday Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is considering travelling to Gaza in order to "break the Israeli blockade.” ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Saturday June 05, 2010 - 18:14 by Citizen X
Turkish PM May Sail to Gaza Himself... Flotilla Raid Was Not “Bungled....” Israeli Commando Who Killed Six Aid Workers to Receive Medal... When Israel Murdered 34 Americans... Ron Paul Blasts U.S. Support of Gaza Blockade... Israeli Warships Seize the ‘Rachel Corrie’... White House: Gaza Blockade Unsustainable... raid pushes unknown Knesset member into spotlight... Economist Magazine: Israel's siege mentality... victimhood, aggression and tribalism... Treat Palestinians Like Jews... Israel’s Many, Many Rights... Netanyahu was right... A Global Civil Society Campaign to Delegitimize Israel?... Aussie ex-spies comment on Israeli forged passports... ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday June 03, 2010 - 13:31 by Citizen X   text 13 comments (last - tuesday june 08, 2010 - 01:20)   image 2 images   video 3 video files
...if Israel and Turkey are not at war, then it is Turkish law which is applicable to what happened on the ship. It is for Turkey, not Israel, to carry out any inquiry or investigation into events and to initiate any prosecutions. Israel is obliged to hand over indicted personnel for prosecution... ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday June 02, 2010 - 13:18 by Citizen X   text 1 comment (last - wednesday june 02, 2010 - 17:24)
Israel abducts 9 Americans and Ex-US Ambassador... Australian Citizen shot dead, Mossad agent recently expelled... Could Turkey invoke NATO?... Ex-Mossad agent - raid ’so stupid it’s stupefying’ ... recalls Israeli 'Exodus' ship 1947... Vatican condemns occupation as unjust... ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Tuesday June 01, 2010 - 13:03 by Kerry Worker   text 4 comments (last - tuesday june 22, 2010 - 12:26)
Jack O'Connor questioned on his support for Croke Park proposals. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Monday May 31, 2010 - 16:14 by Bazooka Joe
national / worker & community struggles and protests Saturday May 29, 2010 - 20:25 by TSSA   video 1 video file
The Thomas Cook dispute. Read the story, see the video, view the photo gallery. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Friday May 28, 2010 - 15:03 by pat c
Jim Moody writes on the release of Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi and uses it to illustrate how international solidarity works. Rest of story at link below.

On Tuesday last (May 25), the Iranian regime bowed to growing worldwide pressure over its imprisonment of film director Jafar Panahi and released him on 200 million rials (£14,000) bail. However, he still faces serious charges brought by the regime following gigantic, militant protests over last year’s rigged presidential elections. But at least Iran’s vicious clerics were forced to let Panahi out of the vile Evin prison where he has languished alongside other political prisoners since his arrest in March. Panahi’s release is an encouragement to all those campaigning for democratic rights in Iran in solidarity with its people.... ... read full story / add a comment
national / sci-tech Friday May 28, 2010 - 09:38 by Pierce Farrell   text 8 comments (last - thursday april 28, 2011 - 04:21)
In view of the recent upsurge in gold exploration the Exploration and Mining Division and the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) have collaborated to produce the first ever digital release of data on gold occurrences, a free CD containing information on over 300 gold occurrences within Ireland.

Also available is a seperate CD devoted to Cregganbaun, a ‘Target Area’ with 11 contiguous Prospecting Licence Areas (PLAs) in southern Co. Mayo that covers approximately 400 km2. ... read full story / add a comment
Irish Pyramid of Crony Capitalism
national / anti-capitalism Thursday May 27, 2010 - 02:21 by Citizen X   text 4 comments (last - friday may 28, 2010 - 14:50)   image 1 image
Here, in graphic form - detail, even - is your illustrated guide to the Irish Pyramid Scheme of Casino Capitalism. ... read full story / add a comment
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dublin / anti-capitalism Wednesday May 26, 2010 - 14:15 by Ciaran   text 1 comment (last - wednesday may 26, 2010 - 15:31)   image 1 image
Around 200 people took part on the anti-capitalist bloc which marched to the Dail last night, meeting up with the 400 or so people who had already gathered for the Right to Work demonstration. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 26, 2010 - 02:44 by Philippines Cultural Studies Center   image 1 image
Despite the election of NoyNoy Aquino III to succeed the corrupt, brutal Arroyo, 43 healthcare workers continue to suffer military torture in the Philippines. Five detainees--Valentino Paulino, Cherrylyn Tawagon, Ellen Carandang, Jennylyn Pizarro, and John Mark Barrientos--remain confined to miitary dungeons, while 38 were transferred to Bicutan Camp Bagong Diwa, notorious for the massacre of Moro suspects. Carandang's children were taken from their home by the military, while the rest are subjected to daily torture, harassments of family and relatives, threats, and other horrors. We appeal to the international community with a conscience to demand the release of these innocent civilians. ... read full story / add a comment
Five plaques for the five CABHAIR Honorees.
national / history and heritage Monday May 24, 2010 - 01:01 by Sharon.   image 1 image
The Annual CABHAIR Dinner was held in Dublin on Saturday 22nd May 2010. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests Sunday May 23, 2010 - 10:14 by BA Talks   text 7 comments (last - friday may 28, 2010 - 15:12)

Post RTW (UK) conference, members of the SWP and RTW occupied the offices of concilliation servie compan Acas (where talks between Unite & BA were due to take place).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/10140911.stm

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international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday May 20, 2010 - 22:17 by Ben Lewis   image 1 image
Ben Lewis gives background details about the hungerstrike undertaken by imprisoned Iranian film maker Jafar Panahi and of the solidarity work being carried out on his behalf. Full text at link.

Activists in Hands Off the People of Iran have been informed that Jafar Panahi, the internationally acclaimed film maker who has been incarcerated for over two months, has begun a hunger strike in Evin prison. This is the latest brave step by Panahi, who is increasingly becoming a symbol of resistance. The solidarity he can generate is of grave cause concern for the Islamic Republic, despite its jails, armed thugs and reactionary militias. Panahi fully realises this, and he is using his standing to exert as much pressure on the regime as possible. He has refused offers of bail, saying that he will only accept it when all other political prisoners are released. Like him, the overwhelming majority of these prisoners were arrested as part of the shocking wave of repression unleashed by the regime in response to the enormous protests on the streets of Iran following last June’s rigged presidential elections.
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international / summit mobilisations Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 16:58 by non-voter
Some of Italy's most senior police officers have been given jail sentences of up to five years for what the prosecutors called a "terrible" attack on demonstrators at the 2001 G8 meeting in Genoa and an attempted cover-up. It isn’t expected that any of the police will serve sentences because delays in bringing the prosecutions mean the offences are “ timed-out “ under statutes of limitations . But several of the most senior defendants were also given five-year disqualifications from public office . Victims of the police expressed delight at the sentences. ... read full story / add a comment
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dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 12:57 by WSM Newsroom   image 1 image
The WSM and Semora Spraoi callout for the anti-capitalist bloc was reasonably successful - what looked like over 200 people showed up - including banners from the Revolutionary Anarcha-Feminist Group, Seomra Spraoi, Eirigi, the IRSP, the 32 County Sovereignty Movement and a student solidarity group. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 12:13 by Brian Alance   text 2 comments (last - monday may 31, 2010 - 03:41)
The Financial Times says it had no problem editorially with an Amnesty International ad criticising Shell's practices in Nigeria but had to pull it for legal reasons. In case anyone is in any doubt what people in Ireland and beyond are up against when trying to get justice, remember you are not really dealing with the touchy-feely Shell that sponsors local events in Erris but with a well-oiled, well-funded global judicial machine that will stop at nothing to maximise profits.

http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&s...7&c=1

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national / miscellaneous Wednesday May 19, 2010 - 11:21 by Laurence Cox
From Irish Left Review:

Presentation to the the “Equality in a time of crisis” conference organised by the Egalitarian World Initiative and the UCD School of Social Justice (May 6 - 7). ... read full story / add a comment
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