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The Saker
A bird's eye view of the vineyard

offsite link Alternative Copy of thesaker.is site is available Thu May 25, 2023 14:38 | Ice-Saker-V6bKu3nz
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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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offsite link News Round-Up Wed Apr 30, 2025 01:30 | 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 Solar Farms Failure Behind Spain Blackouts, Grid Operator Confirms ? as Tony Blair Turns on Net Zero Tue Apr 29, 2025 19:00 | Sallust
Solar farm failures were likely behind the blackouts in Spain and Portugal, Spain's national grid operator has said ? as Tony Blair comes out against Starmer's Net Zero plans and the phasing out of fossil fuels.
The post Solar Farms Failure Behind Spain Blackouts, Grid Operator Confirms ? as Tony Blair Turns on Net Zero appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link Spain and Portugal?s Blackout Reveals the Achilles? Heel of Electricity Grids Dominated by Wind and ... Tue Apr 29, 2025 17:00 | Anonymous Engineer
The power outage in Spain and Portugal wasn't caused by extreme weather, but by an over-reliance on wind and solar. If the UK continues on its headlong path to Net Zero, we can expect similar failures.
The post Spain and Portugal?s Blackout Reveals the Achilles? Heel of Electricity Grids Dominated by Wind and Solar appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.

offsite link An Excess of Pity: Why We Fail to Deport Those Whom We Should Deport Tue Apr 29, 2025 15:00 | Dr David McGrogan
Why do we fail to deport those whom we should deport? It's due in the end, says Dr David McGrogan, to an excess of pity. We are pitying ourselves into disorder and social decay. We need to be willing not to be nice.
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offsite link Reeves Set to Bring in Milkshake Tax Despite Failure of Sugar Tax and Pledge Not to Raise Taxes Tue Apr 29, 2025 13:00 | Will Jones
Rachel Reeves is set to bring in a milkshake tax to cut obesity levels despite the failure of the 2018 sugar tax that has seen obesity levels accelerate rather than fall. What happened to no tax rises for working people?
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Voltaire, international edition

offsite link Will intergovernmental institutions withstand the end of the "American Empire"?,... Sat Apr 05, 2025 07:15 | en

offsite link Voltaire, International Newsletter N?127 Sat Apr 05, 2025 06:38 | en

offsite link Disintegration of Western democracy begins in France Sat Apr 05, 2025 06:00 | en

offsite link Voltaire, International Newsletter N?126 Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:39 | en

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national / arts and media / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 08, 2004 18:13 by Michael Hennigan   text 2 comments (last - thursday december 09, 2004 17:08)
In November, significant Revenue data on tax reliefs was issued in response to Dáil Questions from Deputies Joan Burton, Richard Bruton and Paul McGrath.

Last week, as if it was all a revelation to him, the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said that 'the game is up' for those who have paid little or no tax through availing of the many reliefs/schemes, which are undermining the taxation system. On Friday last, Mary Harney jumped on the bandwagon and said that individuals who earn more than €200,000 should pay a minimum of 20% in income tax. read full story / add a comment
warzone belfast circa 99
antrim / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 08, 2004 01:07 by darren   text 2 comments (last - friday december 10, 2004 16:13)   image 1 image
The Seomra Spraoi event in Dublin at the weekend was great. There were really lots of people talking (& itching to get started) on Irish/Dublin spaces…
Thinking about it on the train I wrote this article… read full story / add a comment
dublin / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Tuesday December 07, 2004 15:07 by Commuter NOT Customer   text 11 comments (last - monday january 24, 2005 22:15)
As a regular commuter from Celbridge it has become apparent that the level of service has gradually deteriorated over the past month. After a series of 1 hour waits at the bus stop I phoned the controller for the 67 route this morning. He informed me that the service is getting progressively worse but there is nothing that can be done about it. Previously when a bus was running so late as to miss its departure time, another bus was sent from the garage to cover it. This is no longer possible, as an application has to be made to the Department of Transport, because running extra buses can be construed as anti-competition. Effectively then, any attempt by Dublin Bus to stick to its timetable is deemed as unfair to private operators! A similar thing happened on No Car Day, when Dublin Bus tried to lay on extra buses.
Can it be merely coincidence that this downgrading of the 67 coincides with plans by Mortons (Circle Line) to introduce a "full" service from Celbridge in the New year? read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Tuesday December 07, 2004 12:10 by righteous pragmatist   text 22 comments (last - tuesday december 14, 2004 11:35)
The figures simply do not add up for an war for oil. read full story / add a comment
national / bin tax / household tax / water tax / opinion/analysis Saturday December 04, 2004 21:42 by John McDermott   text 6 comments (last - sunday december 12, 2004 11:27)
Brian Cowan stated that his presentation was the result of "an overwhelming feeling of generosity" which overcame him during the drafting of the first "no extra taxes on anything"budget in the history of the Soldiers of Destiny.St Bertie gave it his blessing,and so it came to pass.... read full story / add a comment
antrim / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Saturday December 04, 2004 00:27 by janice battersby school of charm   text 2 comments (last - monday may 30, 2005 00:33)
If we look at capitalist pysch ops/military intelligence martial artists attempts at manifesting and directing bad chi at goats, to stop their hearts etc, theres no doubt these men, may have been highly skilled trained martial artist experts, but alas the consequence of directing and using bad chi, or directing chi with bad intentions, or a selfish greedy capitalist heart is you end up a sad miserable old git who looks like Pat mustard, with the personality, charm, sideboards and moustachio of a sadistic grubby paedophile loser. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 01, 2004 22:57 by Sean   text 1 comment (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 23:14)
Current situation in Iraq and its future
A talk delivered by Sean (Organise!)
QUB Belfast, 30.11.04
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international / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 01, 2004 18:53 by Imam Luqman A. Ahmad   text 2 comments (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 21:07)
Since the tragedy of September 11, Muslims in America have been expressing their patriotism more often than in the past. Virtually every Muslim organization and community has touted its American-ness. And rightfully so; we are Americans. Some of us were born here, and others are naturalized citizens. Many who are not yet American citizens certainly aspire to be. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Wednesday December 01, 2004 18:17 by Deirdre DeBurca   text 2 comments (last - thursday december 02, 2004 18:19)
dublin / eu / opinion/analysis Tuesday November 30, 2004 18:53 by Jonah   text 5 comments (last - monday december 13, 2004 18:33)
PANA Conference this weekend must be more than a talking shop, but the beginning of organisation for the EU Constitution referendum. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / opinion/analysis Monday November 29, 2004 13:43 by Karen   text 45 comments (last - wednesday december 01, 2004 10:02)   image 1 image
What's the plan if the Council collapses? read full story / add a comment
international / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Monday November 29, 2004 11:53 by Ross Getman
New York State government is widely known to be dysfunctional. State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer seems determined to be part of the solution, rather than part of the problem. If principles of good government are followed, many positive things -- such as good nutrition in our schools -- will follow. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Sunday November 28, 2004 05:35 by cmi-santiago idnymedia de chile ((i))   text 10 comments (last - monday november 29, 2004 19:43)
For a Real Independent Journalism: criticism to the Indymedia Network. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / opinion/analysis Friday November 26, 2004 03:47 by Ivan Yates boy   text 9 comments (last - tuesday november 30, 2004 11:08)
1/2 deferred for a week or more
3/1 passed with amendment that removes bin tax - (5/1 amendment is govt rates, 10/1 hotel room tax, 15/1 others)
4/1 passed with only Independents and SF against
4/1 passed: Ind, SF, some labour against (1/2 on Labour use of abstentions)
4/1 passed: Ind, some labour, some SF against (1/7 on SF use of abstentions)
10/1 defeated - labour, sf, ind against
5/1 defeated - labour, ind, SF and some FF / FG against
50/1 defeated - FF solid against
100/1 defeated - some FG against and FF solid against read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Thursday November 25, 2004 22:01 by Michelle Clarke   text 32 comments (last - sunday december 09, 2012 14:42)   image 1 image
The last time Suicide was raised on Indymedia, 27 people replied. Another article referred to the Father who felt such pain that he opted to set fire to himself in a solicitors office. This is about pain and it is my hope that this article written at a painful time in my life might initiate the word HOPE in the minds of vulnerable, saddened, people. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / opinion/analysis Thursday November 25, 2004 13:58 by Michael Hennigan   text 1 comment (last - friday february 04, 2005 23:22)
Newspapers are losing circulation and influence as alternative media channels grow. However, the rise of free newspapers is also a challenge to traditional newspaper empires. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / opinion/analysis Thursday November 25, 2004 03:01 by Digitripitaka   text 3 comments (last - thursday november 25, 2004 19:20)
I took out the sandwiches from my lunchbox in the canteen at work the other day as the rest of my mates sat down beside me with their trays from the hot counter. You see I’ve been eating from my lunch box ever since Sodexho took over running the canteen, because I read an article saying that Sodexho took over the contracts for the all the canteens in the NHS over in England, and all the staff lost their NHS jobs and became lower paid Sodexho employees with fewer rights. read full story / add a comment
national / public consultation / irish social forum / opinion/analysis Thursday November 25, 2004 02:39 by Mary Kinane   text 1 comment (last - thursday november 25, 2004 11:13)
Two successfully organised Irish Social Forums later, and now where do we stand? Already a debate has begun amongst those involved in the current organising structures around the future direction and vision of the Irish Social Forum process. This discussion is to be continued this Saturday, Nov 27th. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday November 24, 2004 20:50 by John   text 12 comments (last - friday december 10, 2004 10:22)
Hands off Mary Kelly! Drop the charges now!
US/Britain our of Iraq now! UN stay out! For class struggle against the capitalist rulers at home! read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Wednesday November 24, 2004 14:16 by scot   text 24 comments (last - sunday january 23, 2005 15:44)
Philip Stott, cwi Scotland


Scottish socialist Party (SSP) members were stunned to learn of the resignation of Tommy Sheridan as national convenor of the party on Wednesday 10 November. read full story / add a comment
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