Anyone understand why the few Irish Covid crank medics are still posting Civid crank nonsense in 2026 on everyone's favourite crank social media site ("X")?

This war is so damn confusing. It’s why we shouldn’t let drunks and dementia patients run it.

Leo Varadkar is getting some stick for his urban vs rural comments.
Urban population in Ireland is c 68% vs 32% using Eurostat's definition.
CROSS data would suggest 75-80% of Ireland's GDP / GVA would be attributable to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford cities.

I'm a broken record on this but the radicalisation and brain rot of Gen X/boomers is a massively under-appreciated problem

Organised crime suspect Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai Irish police are looking to extradite man alleged to be one of Europe’s top criminals

Daniel Kinahan, the Irishman alleged to be one of Europe’s leading organised criminals and drug traffickers, has been arrested in Dubai on an Irish arrest warrant. www.ft.com/content/50bb...

Peace, but only during trading hours

Keir Starmer's April is looking as risky as Arsenal's!

From the new Private Eye

Alex Manninger, former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper, dies aged 48 Former Austria international, who has died after his car was hit by a train, won league titles in England and Italy

Very sad to learn of the death of Alex Manninger, who has passed away unexpectedly at 48.

Played such a crucial role for Arsenal in the 1997-98 double season - and was held in the highest regard as a goalkeeper and a person.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

The way he is playing, he won't be around for many Saturdays and Sundays

You only LIV once..
until the Saudis pull the $$$ plug #Golf

Is your colleague really good at teaching economics, and in Europe?

Nominate him or her 👇🏼

Deadline is 30 April

eeassoc.org/education-co...

Sounds like a peak AI moment?

Also China stood up and he bottled it

Pope Leo should be magnanimous and offer to concelebrate at his funeral.
Just to make sure, you know ;)

Boycott it

Has a Chicago guy ever not had the last word?

We can take some comfort that he doesn't teach Political Science. Or Theology, although the latter is not taught in UCC

Assume all those preparing their podcasts or Substacks musing on the imminent collapse of Irish society might have to postpone their screeds

Harvard Economist Ludwig Straub Wins 2026 John Bates Clark Medal | News | The Harvard Crimson Harvard Economics professor Ludwig Straub thought he had missed a spam call. Instead, it was the American Economic Association informing him that he had been awarded the 2026 John Bates Clark Medal —…

The American Economic Association awards Harvard Economics professor Ludwig Straub the 2026 John Bates Clark Medal — one of the most prestigious honors in economics.

Theresa F. Bartelme and Uy B. Pham report.

www.thecrimson.com/article/2026...

Ken O'Flynn sums up why I will.never vote for an Independent in another Irish general election.
Populist spoofer

Or a ballistic missile hits Mar-a-Lago?
What's this guy on about?

Who will get the, ahem, "low information" voters?

This guy's bullshit (economic analysis, it's not) is off the charts

No surprise Healy-Rae jumped at the first difficult hurdle.
Populist to the core.

Did Jeff write this himself?

He might conveniently miss the vote;)

🚨🚨 "Orbán’s loss brings to an end the assumption of inevitability that has pervaded the MAGA movement...that illiberal parties are somehow destined not just to win but to hold power forever, because they have the support of the “real” people. " Great piece by @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

President Zelenskyy: The future is already on the front line - #Ukraine is building it.

"In four years, Ukraine has built a new defense industry. One that is large-scale, effective, and impressive in every sense. Our missiles,unmanned systems,interceptors,attack&naval drones,reconnaissance systems⤵️

Biggest spoofer in Irish politics...?