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General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by tonto1888 - Today at 09:31:41 PM

Milltown this reminded of your arguments early a little bit

https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1793502017538949331?t=g_jx53To1wsQET9V3PlmnQ&s=19

None whatsoever has that anything to do with what I said. Again show me where I said that no international pressure will result in no help for the people surviving in Gaza?

You are the master of spin. Like I said you'd be a good spokesperson for the IDF

You read something then assume something and then come on and spew some crap!

I'll be clear again, no conflict will be resolved in Gaza without sitting round a table, I can't help you understand that. Not one death is worth it. If you want something closer to home look at the troubles, I'm 52 years old and we still are under British rule while our political parties on the national side sit side by side with the unionists.

Throwing rocks at tanks won't bring about change, this 75 years of loss suffered by the Palestinian people is horrendous, if the current genocide attempt continues there won't be a country/people to go back to.

So these countries that are standing up to Israel are going to put political pressure on them, they are doing exactly what I said needs done, dialogue. Thanks for highlighting that.

While I agree with you I don't think the countries standing up to Israel will make one bit of a difference while they still have the support from the US

#2

GAA Discussion / Re: Joe Brolly

Last post by Truthsayer - Today at 09:31:40 PM

Just listened to latest podcast I thought was interesting discussion about captains. He's not a fan of Keane.. a lot of people aren't. Agreed with him on Canavan and Downey great leaders. Would add Jack O'Shea to that list although Kerry captain was changed every year, Jack'O always led....

#3

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by PadraicHenryPearse - Today at 09:26:36 PM

Milltown this reminded of your arguments early a little bit

https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1793502017538949331?t=g_jx53To1wsQET9V3PlmnQ&s=19

None whatsoever has that anything to do with what I said. Again show me where I said that no international pressure will result in no help for the people surviving in Gaza?

You are the master of spin. Like I said you'd be a good spokesperson for the IDF

You read something then assume something and then come on and spew some crap!

I'll be clear again, no conflict will be resolved in Gaza without sitting round a table, I can't help you understand that. Not one death is worth it. If you want something closer to home look at the troubles, I'm 52 years old and we still are under British rule while our political parties on the national side sit side by side with the unionists.

Throwing rocks at tanks won't bring about change, this 75 years of loss suffered by the Palestinian people is horrendous, if the current genocide attempt continues there won't be a country/people to go back to.

So these countries that are standing up to Israel are going to put political pressure on them, they are doing exactly what I said needs done, dialogue. Thanks for highlighting that.

The Israeli ambassador said doing what Ireland did does nothing to help Palestinians which is 'a little bit' like your patronising me for waving flags and boycotting, "but that won't stop non combatants from being obliterated".

what fantasy world do you live in where Israel sits round a table to end conflict in Gaza/palestine. What in 75 years of occupation, has indicated a willingness to do that, the Israelis outright saying there will be no two state solution, where the uk/us/germans etc. arm them while they commit a genocide and starve the palestines.. I cannot help you understand that!!!

was it the nakba, the osla accords, camp david, the increasing land grabs and settlements the 'mowing of the lawn' every few years, or the outcome of the peaceful great march that makes you think Israeli wants a lasting and just peace.

dialogue, the Israelis have recalled their ambassadors. they don't do dialogue. We have recognoised Palestine state something most of the world already does, its the close to the minimum we should do, and should have been done decades ago.

your solution is for Palestinians to act like good little prisoners some more and then Israel will start a dialogue at some point... deluded.

you keep asking me to show you where you said something, but suggesting what you are suggesting leaves the current reality for Palestinians which  is more occupation, more settlements, more apartheid, more death, more suffering.

#4

General discussion / Re: Name your three favourite ...

Last post by clonian - Today at 09:09:38 PM

Champagne supernova
She's electric
Live forever

#5

General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by Deerstalker - Today at 09:07:41 PM

Not sure why some are getting so exercised about Starmer, he has never been in power so whatever he has said has had no effect on anyone.

On some issues he has had to align closer to the Tory position, if the issue is popular with voters. In others he will have to detach Labour from it and hammer the Tories, that's opposition for you.

You can't do anything if you aren't in power. He and Labour should be judged when they are in office.

#6

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by Milltown Row2 - Today at 09:04:44 PM

Milltown this reminded of your arguments early a little bit

https://x.com/abierkhatib/status/1793502017538949331?t=g_jx53To1wsQET9V3PlmnQ&s=19

None whatsoever has that anything to do with what I said. Again show me where I said that no international pressure will result in no help for the people surviving in Gaza?

You are the master of spin. Like I said you'd be a good spokesperson for the IDF

You read something then assume something and then come on and spew some crap!

I'll be clear again, no conflict will be resolved in Gaza without sitting round a table, I can't help you understand that. Not one death is worth it. If you want something closer to home look at the troubles, I'm 52 years old and we still are under British rule while our political parties on the national side sit side by side with the unionists.

Throwing rocks at tanks won't bring about change, this 75 years of loss suffered by the Palestinian people is horrendous, if the current genocide attempt continues there won't be a country/people to go back to.

So these countries that are standing up to Israel are going to put political pressure on them, they are doing exactly what I said needs done, dialogue. Thanks for highlighting that.

#7

General discussion / Re: Hamas attack Israel & sub...

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 08:56:03 PM

Western standards laid bare for all to see:

I'm not sure the term "Western" is appropriate, every west European country and Canada, Australia and New Zealand support the ICC.

The USA don't.

Then the post should have referred to the USA and not to "Western".

While your post shouldn't have made the claim that "every western country" supports the ICC.

Where I did make that claim?

#8

General discussion / Re: Name your three favourite ...

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 08:52:26 PM

Don't look back in anger
She's Electric
Wonderwall

#9

General discussion / Re: Westminster General Electi...

Last post by armaghniac - Today at 08:51:25 PM

Some of the lads need to familiarise themselves with the term "the lesser of two evils". By their very nature no politician is going to tick every box but if you find yourself rooting for the Tory candidate *ever* then you need to take a look at yourself.

I haven't seen anyone here rooting for the Tory candidate. And there's no question that Labour is the lesser of two evils, but the point is that as far as Kier Starmer himself goes, you could barely more than slide a cigarette paper between himself and your average Tory.

The average Tory, as represented by people now driven out of the party, was fairly middle of the road, but the party left those behind in its recent governments. Someone close to middle ground is ideal.

#10

Laois / Re: 2024 Joe McDonagh Cup

Last post by Mossy Bruce - Today at 08:37:09 PM

Failing that, Aer Lingus have a sale on! Flights, Buses and Match Day tickets probably under $1k and ring the folks in Laois for a bed!

Haha! There's an idea!

wud ya foot turf for a week for the b n b?

Four days hauling turf, include lunch and a voucher for pints, and you have a deal.