I saw an African or Asian family on Inchydoney Beach yesterday, they were sitting close to where I was reading my book. There was a little boy in the family, probably 9 or 10. He was going off to play on the beach with his friend, a little white boy. His parents were giving him… Continue reading 2 boys on Inchydoney Beach
Category: Society
Why I’ll never buy a Tesla
I will never buy a Tesla. I would sooner walk or crawl. Why? Elon Musk. I don’t care what he has done. I don’t care how much money he has accumulated. I don’t care how smart he is. I don’t care if he has a towering intellect or the mind of a genius. He is… Continue reading Why I’ll never buy a Tesla
Annual leave 2024
We are visiting Cork as part of our annual leave this year. We were in Ballycotton last night, Inchidoney today and in a few days time we will be in Glengariff in Cork and than back to Ardmore in Waterford for the last couple of days. This is a part of the country with which… Continue reading Annual leave 2024
The speed of prison terms for anti-immigrant criminality in the UK
One of the things that struck me about the recent anti-immigration riots in the United Kingdom has been the speed with which those involved in crimes have been arrested, brought before a court, and sentenced to terms of imprisonment. And they are now sitting in jail cells. It has had a remarkably chilling effect on… Continue reading The speed of prison terms for anti-immigrant criminality in the UK
Nobody has everything
It is easy to admire and laud the boxing ability and sporting achievements of Kellie Harrington. Winning two gold medals at the Olympic games is a remarkable achievement and a tremendous beacon of hope for young girls up and down the country. It is not easy, however, to accept Harrington’s views on immigrants to this… Continue reading Nobody has everything
Are house prices ready for a correction?
If you study economics in college one of the first things you learn, a foundational principle of economics, is about supply and demand. You learn that if supply is constrained or restricted or non-existent prices are likely to rise. And if the supply taps are turned on prices are likely to fall. There is a… Continue reading Are house prices ready for a correction?
The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
I have got better at accepting that no matter how many times you prove something, and no matter how many times you provide practical examples of what it is you are looking to prove, certain individuals will not be moved. They will not change their position, even in the fact of incontrovertible and overwhelming evidence.… Continue reading The opinions of some individuals are unmovable
Spreading misinformation is easy and free
The spread of misinformation and disinformation nowadays is creating significant problems in Ireland, and other countries. Years ago, no matter how hard you tried, your opportunity to spread lies, falsehoods, fake claims, propaganda was limited and costly. Now, if you are so minded, the opportunity is free and unlimited. The consequences which flow are manifesting… Continue reading Spreading misinformation is easy and free
Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
The bad news for Conor McGregor was that the Judge hering his case for various road traffic offences determined that McGregor engaged in an appalling series of dangerous driving incidents. “An appalling episode of dangerous driving”, said the Judge in Blanchardstown District Court. The good news for McGregor is the Judge gave him a five… Continue reading Conor McGregor guilty of “appalling episode of dangerous driving”
Seth Godin’s bad advice
Seth Godin’s podcast, “Akimbo”, is one of the few podcasts I listen to weekly. I like his philosophies about a) picking yourself and b) changing the culture. But I don’t agree with his advice to a caller whose 8 year old child was not picked for the school play for the second year running. The… Continue reading Seth Godin’s bad advice