TRSI 331 - Aristotle said a lot of things

PODCAST: Mary McAleese discovers the joys of realpolitik; and the government's commission has decided that you, and everyone you know, are not paying anywhere near enough tax.

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Joe Biden says the US would defend Taiwan from China if the island was invaded, in a more direct way than the country has helped Ukraine.

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Metal industry leaders in Europe have warned that the continent could face “permanent de-industrialisation” if something is not done soon to alleviate the energy crisis.

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"There’s an old proverb, which says that if you want to find out who your rulers are, first find out who you are not allowed to offend - and offending the Chinese Communist Party is something that the Irish establishment cower at the very though of"
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In recent days the trailer for the new "Little Mermaid" film accumulated 2.5m "dislikes" on Youtube - a reaction, writes JOHN MCGUIRK, which the filmmakers entirely intended to provoke:
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A 22 year old woman has died after being arrested and beaten in Tehran allegedly under Islamic modesty laws because her hair line was visible.

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The EU Commission’s move to withdraw €7.5 Billion from funds for Hungary is a draconian penalty for that country because they dared to decide their own values, writes MATT TREACY

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https://gript.ie/eu-launches-financial-assault-on-hungary/

ON THIS DAY: 19 SEPTEMBER 1803: Execution of Robert Emmett

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A pro-life gathering at Dáil Éíreann has heard that it is “inexcusable” for the government to continue to exclude pro-life voices during the three year review of Ireland’s abortion laws.

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"UN Women in its quest for gender equality does not seem to be interested in the unequal aspects of male conscription, for example."

KAREN DWYER writes

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Raw milk is held by many to be beneficial for a host of health conditions and is gaining popularity among those lucky enough to be able to get a hold of it.

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https://gript.ie/raw-milk-is-not-only-delicious-advocates-say-it-comes-with-a-host-of-health-benefits/

"We are living through a time when heading out on to the streets at the weekend to call your fellow citizen a fascist is just about a normal hobby for a significant chunk of the population. Calling a baby a nazi though? That’s a rare treat indeed"
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VIDEO: shocking scenes as joyriders ram Gardai in Cherry Orchard

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"Empires of the past suppressed local customs and languages and cultures and practices in favour of the idea that their own civilisation was inherently superior.
Is this not also the idea of the European Union, as expressed in its conflict with Hungary?"
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Ramming Garda cars in Cherry Orchard: MATT TREACY says that factors causing social decay are “as plain as the nose on your face” but as long as they are ignored throwing money at schemes won’t work.

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The sack of the north Dublin town of Balbriggan by the British forces known as the Black and Tans took place 102 years ago today. The atrocity, and the rampant nature of the violence, killing, looting and burning, drew international condemnation.

ON THIS DAY: 20 SEPTEMBER 1920

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"She's f***ing leaking". A woman is repeatedly stabbed and slashed in Dame Street while onlookers stand by, comment, and film the terrifying attack. How much more will we tolerate asks NIAMH UÍ BHRIAIN

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Jerry and Kate McCann have lost their case in the European Court of Human Rights against comments made by a former detective accusing them of involvement in their daughter’s disappearance.

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https://gript.ie/parents-of-madeleine-mccann-lose-defamation-case-at-echr/

The IMF has warned that a harsh winter, combined with a recession due to runaway inflation, could lead to “social unrest” across Europe.

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