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
Category: Society
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
Kamala Harris v Donald Trump-looking forward to it
“Dumb as a rock”, he says. The Trump playground, intellectually barren, childish insults against Kamala Harris have started already. A woman who rose to the highest law office position-Attorney General-in a State eight times the size of Ireland-California-after years of being the chief prosecutor in the same state being name called by a convicted felon.… Continue reading Kamala Harris v Donald Trump-looking forward to it
The non-indigenous guy offered me a lift
I suffered a puncture on my bicycle yesterday morning. I was only a half mile or so from my house, having set off, but it was a miserably wet morning. Anyway, I was trudging back home disconsolately in the rain, pushing my bike. A few cars passed me on this Saturday morning. But one guy… Continue reading The non-indigenous guy offered me a lift
I walked into a bar in Kilkenny
I walked into a bar in Kilkenny yesterday, on High Street, and I asked the guy “are you showing the match?” He said “what match?” I said the All-Ireland football semi-final. He said “who’s playing?” I explained it was Kerry v Armagh today and Galway v Donegal tomorrow. In fairness to him he said he… Continue reading I walked into a bar in Kilkenny
Becoming inured to the bigotry and bile
I am never surprised nowadays about some of the hate, bile, bigotry, anti-diluvian, knuckle dragging comments I received on my YouTube and TikTok videos. It’s sad, though. And the saddest part is that I am becoming inured to it and expect them. For example, I recently made and published a video about two traveller boys… Continue reading Becoming inured to the bigotry and bile
GAA Go forced me to Croke Park yesterday
Gaa Go forced me to Croke Park yesterday. And it was great. As a young lad I spend my summer weekends in Croke Park watching every match that took place. But over the last few years it has become so convenient to watch the matches on the telly that I have got out of the… Continue reading GAA Go forced me to Croke Park yesterday
Adults still in charge; Sinn Fein must learn this lesson
Early indications from the local elections suggest that the adults are still in charge. The promised tsunami of a radical, right wing political force in Ireland has not materialised. Yes, there will be a few individuals who will win council seats on the basis of bashing foreigners and spreading an “Ireland is full” message. But… Continue reading Adults still in charge; Sinn Fein must learn this lesson