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Monthly Archives: June 2010
U.S. Grant’s Final Days
Excellent little write-up on Ulysses S. Grant’s final days and the debate on his racial views by Ta-Nehisi Coates over at The Atlantic. Grant is one my favourite historical and military figures, and the heartbreaking, yet inspiring story of his last years deserves further … Continue reading
Posted in History, Politics, War
Tagged memoirs, ta-nehisi coates, the atlantic, us grant, USA
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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Nineteen (Last 16)
Paraguay 0-0 Japan (Paraguay win on penalties) It figured that the worst of the last 16 would be finished on penalties. I expected more of both teams, especially Japan. But, perhaps both teams had burnt out following the group stages. Paraguay … Continue reading
Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010)
Tagged football, japan, last 16, paraguay, penalty shoot out, portugal, spain, sportsball, world cup
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Afghanistan: Petraeus Gets Ready
So, General Petraeus has given testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on his opinions and plans for Afghanistan in the coming year. The highlights: -The July 2011 deadline is only the beginning of the withdrawals not the “abandon ship” date some … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Counter Insurgency (COIN), Politics, War
Tagged Afghanistan, air strikes, coin, petraeus, senate, surge, testimony
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New Mayor Celebrates While The Old One Cuts Loose
Congratulations to Maire Byrne, the FG councillor who became the first female Mayor of Limerick in 16 years last night, only the fourth woman in the positions 800 year history. Meanwhile, Kevin Kiely’s last day in office proved eventful as he … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Limerick, Politics
Tagged deportation, election, eu, immigration, ireland, kevin kiely, limerick, marie byrne, mayor, politics
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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Eighteen (Last 16)
Netherlands 2-1 Slovakia Effective but underwhelming appears to be the common sentiment about the Dutch. They controlled the game, and never looked like giving up that control, but they don’t play entertaining football. If might not be good to watch but … Continue reading
Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010)
Tagged brazil, chile, football, netherlands, robben, slovakia, sportsball, world cup
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To Ourselves, Article Seven
The national flag is the tricolour of green, white and orange. A quick correction to the thinking of some many of my fellow countrymen and others around the world. It is not Green, White and Gold. Look up the colour … Continue reading
Posted in Ireland, Politics, To Ourselves
Tagged constitution, flag, ireland, politics, to ourselves, tricolour
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Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Seventeen (Last 16)
England 1-4 Germany There seems to be only one thing that everyone is talking about, but’s lets take a look at this gradually. Germany were all over England in the opening stages. The English have never demonstrated a great defensive competence, … Continue reading
Afghanistan: If You Can’t Beat Them, Integrate Them
The US/Karzai coalition is now going full steam ahead with the Taliban reconciliation plans, with over $100 Million being pumped into the project. It is a vital step. It is becoming clear that the Taliban cannot be comprehensively defeated. So, lets … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Counter Insurgency (COIN), Middle East, Politics, War
Tagged Afghanistan, coin, counter insurgency, karzai, petraeus, politics, reintegration, taliban, USA
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So, Is Someone Going To Challenge Gilmore Now?
Labour’s reputation as the biggest party in the state has lasted just a few weeks. That is, if we take every poll that comes out as Gospel. I await, with bated breath, the inevitable leadership challenge within the Labour Party. I mean, that’s … Continue reading
Sportsball (World Cup 2010), Matchday Sixteen (Last 16)
Uruguay 2-1 South Korea Good game to start out the last 16, played in terrible conditions. Bucketing rain and a terrible pitch. No chance for crisp, one touch football here. Two very evenly matched teams. The two respective stars, Park … Continue reading
Posted in Sport, Sportsball (World Cup 2010)
Tagged football, ghana, last 16, second round, south korea, sportsball, uruguay, USA, world cup
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