Ireland has produced high achievers in many fields. There was Nobel laureate, Ernest Walton, who split the atom in 1931; Shaw and Yeats, both literary giants; artists like Jack Yea... moreIreland has produced high achievers in many fields. There was Nobel laureate, Ernest Walton, who split the atom in 1931; Shaw and Yeats, both literary giants; artists like Jack Yeats (see pic). Who would you like to honour by listing them here?
In an Australian TV interview, an Irish actor said that in making a commando movie he had to jump off a cliff, Tarzan style, hanging onto a rope. As he jumped, he screamed somethin... moreIn an Australian TV interview, an Irish actor said that in making a commando movie he had to jump off a cliff, Tarzan style, hanging onto a rope. As he jumped, he screamed something out. The director asked what it was and he said it was an Irish battle cry, so it was left in. When the movie was released in Dublin it brought the houses down, for what he had yelled was, "Pog maho-o-o-o-o-ne!" -- which translates into American English as "kiss my ass".
Mrs Didge bought a new hat at the beach and the saleswoman said to me, "Don't you think that hat makes her look pretty?" It was a good line but was still just a sales pitch. Had sh... moreMrs Didge bought a new hat at the beach and the saleswoman said to me, "Don't you think that hat makes her look pretty?" It was a good line but was still just a sales pitch. Had she said, "You make that hat look very pretty," it would have been blarney. What's your definition?
Do you go overboard on anything?Cleaning, maybe? Do you Not like throwing away stuff? Do you keep a thousand plastic bags in a drawer somewhere, just in case?Do you eat the same th... moreDo you go overboard on anything?Cleaning, maybe? Do you Not like throwing away stuff? Do you keep a thousand plastic bags in a drawer somewhere, just in case?Do you eat the same thing over and over until you get sick of it?Is there anything you do that others may consider too much?Do you listen to the same song over and over and over and over again? . . . I do.This is my latest drive everybody crazy song.
He PROMISED to bring back jobs to coal country. Is this his way of keeping that promise? People count on that help from the Appalachian Regional Commission who would get those fund... moreHe PROMISED to bring back jobs to coal country. Is this his way of keeping that promise? People count on that help from the Appalachian Regional Commission who would get those funds to do the training. So much for Trump's promises. The laid-off coal miners are very worried now because a safety net is being yanked right out from under them. So much for Trump's promises. I know. I already said that. SIGH
I think it is helpful to know when you are being ridiculed so you don't call attention to it and guide others to it as if it were a puff piece. I'm thinking maybe the White House n... moreI think it is helpful to know when you are being ridiculed so you don't call attention to it and guide others to it as if it were a puff piece. I'm thinking maybe the White House needs to add some folks who can spot such things so they don't embarrass themselves. Or not. Whatever.
He said cutting funding to several anti-poverty programs is "one of the most compassionate things we can do". He said we should stop focusing only on the recipient and pay attentio... moreHe said cutting funding to several anti-poverty programs is "one of the most compassionate things we can do". He said we should stop focusing only on the recipient and pay attention to the source of funds. He implies that compassion is required on both ends and he seems to equate them. Do you?
Those on Medicare or Medicaid will wait their turn I guess. The Mayo Clinic has always had an excellent reputation. Maybe the CEO should have stifled it.
Albasheer Adam Alhassan, a Nigerian Banker, wrote the poem when he was in college and posted it online over 10 years ago. Trump said "As we stand together with our Irish friends I'... moreAlbasheer Adam Alhassan, a Nigerian Banker, wrote the poem when he was in college and posted it online over 10 years ago. Trump said "As we stand together with our Irish friends I''m reminded of that proverb...and this is a good one, this is one I like. I've heard it for many many years and I love it"."Always remember to forget the friends that proved untrueBut never forget to remember those that have stuck by you"Alhassan learned about it from his sister and he was surprised. I wonder if The Donald will be surprised to learn the real origin and apologize to Albasheer Adam Alhassan for not attributing it to him? I wonder. less
Christian conservative and Republican state Senator Ralph Shortey is busted with an underage boy in his hotel room; police recommend 3 prostitution-related charges.
Senator Shortey... moreChristian conservative and Republican state Senator Ralph Shortey is busted with an underage boy in his hotel room; police recommend 3 prostitution-related charges.
Senator Shortey, a member of Donald Trump’s leadership team in Oklahoma, will be charged with soliciting prostitution of a minor, prostitution within 1000 feet of a church, and transporting for the purpose of prostitution, according to a report filed by KOCO News.CLICK FOR FULL ARTICLE
Definitely interested in people's thoughts on this one.. no one should get mad or out of their tree on this one I hope as we should all be able to offer opinions and respect others... moreDefinitely interested in people's thoughts on this one.. no one should get mad or out of their tree on this one I hope as we should all be able to offer opinions and respect others... yes?The question was related to immigration.. now I agree that's an emotive issue but lets try to step back from that a bit...and talk about ways it can be resolved...Here's my take.. it doesn't cover all eventualities.. I believe that in principle people should be free to migrate... and I believe that NO ONE should face discrimination for doing so, either from their home country or the one they are going to.. However, we should also be realistic and realise that where there is mass migration and immigration this can be problematic.. This is NOT a racist statement... it's not about white supremacy... all people are equal imo... but we do need to accept that mass immigration harms both the country that people are leaving and the one they go to if the numbers are too high.. it creates physical and environmental pressures ... less
Defending their boss hopefully causes them much guilt and lack of sleep. But they keep doing it because they get paid well and what else are they qualified to do? After it all goes... moreDefending their boss hopefully causes them much guilt and lack of sleep. But they keep doing it because they get paid well and what else are they qualified to do? After it all goes away what are they left with? A reputation in shreds. No one finds either of them credible. They are willing to do/say anything to keep their jobs. They can be bought. They have no standards. They are purchasable. You might find them on the discount rack eventually. Where all merchandise goes that wasn't worth purchasing.
Do you admire those who are so rich and so powerful they take it upon themselves to reconfigure a society according to their own requirements/desires? The Citizen's United SCOTUS r... moreDo you admire those who are so rich and so powerful they take it upon themselves to reconfigure a society according to their own requirements/desires? The Citizen's United SCOTUS ruling created them. Gave them the power and influence to create/destroy. Awesome power. Terrible power.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/disbarred-lawyer-faces-sentencing-kidnap-once-called-hoax-055824912.htmlFACT: Only people who are not capable of logical thinking would think this was a ... morehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/disbarred-lawyer-faces-sentencing-kidnap-once-called-hoax-055824912.htmlFACT: Only people who are not capable of logical thinking would think this was a hoax.
