Questions are being raised about the status of the monarchy of Britain and Northern Ireland while the actual Government of the United Kingdom state tries to find a way of ensuring that the United States does not arrange a settlement of the War in the Ukraine without the defeat of Russia—which is to say, without … Continue reading The Crown
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Book Review: Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004
This book, which was published in 2004, gives an interesting insight into Emmanuel Todd’s thinking in that year compared to his current thoughts, as outlined in his recent book La Défaite de L’Occident, which was reviewed in the September issue of the Irish Political Review.Many of the trends he identified in this book have been … Continue reading Book Review: Après l’empire, by Emmanuel Todd, Folio Actuel, 2004
An Irish Supporter Of Israel!
David Quinn, a member of the Iona Society and former Editor of the Irish Catholic, posed this question on July the 5th: "Let's assume you're Israel, Now how would you remove the threat from Hamas post-Oct 7 when Hamas is not interested in a two-state solution and wants to destroy you?" The assumption that "you … Continue reading An Irish Supporter Of Israel!
Judaism And Christianity
Religion and Nationality exist together in Judaism. Their togetherness is not coincidental. They are bound together in essence and origin. The religion is the nation and the nation is the religion. The two together constitute a civilisation. Nothing else existed within that civilisation when it was established in political power in a territory awarded … Continue reading Judaism And Christianity
Letters
Mansergh and Haughey Sir, – I greatly respect Diarmaid Ferriter. While I do not always agree with his analyses, I admire how he brings his well-informed historical opinions to the public forum rather than merely seeking acclaim among his academic peers. A case in point was how he recently braved opprobrium with his partial defence … Continue reading Letters
ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
BUDGET NOVEMBER 25 UNIONS line up to warn of looming strikes after budget snub to workers (Irish Independent, 9.10.2025). “Employers face salary pressures as minimum-wage rise to create ripple effect. “The potential for industrial action has heightened, with pressure for pay rises predicted to mount following the budget. “Someone on a €50,000 salary is expected to pay … Continue reading ORGANISED LABOUR NOVEMBER 25
Labour Comment
1922 ELECTION PACT? The First Irish Free State General Election June 16, 1922 COLLINS – De VALERA ELECTION PACT Irish News, Belfast. 22 May, 1922 THE AGREEMENT—At the conclusion… the Speaker said: Arising out of the first matter… I have to read the following statement signed by Mr. Eamon De Valera and Mr. Michael Collins:— 20.5.1922 We are … Continue reading Labour Comment
Europe Needs A War On Russia!
General Seán Clancy, former Chief of Staff of the Irish Army (and successor to Liam Lynch!), and now Chair of the European UnionMilitary Committee, has been visiting the front line of the European War on Russia, to review the situation with Ukrainian General Oleksandr Syrskyí and Ukrainian Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal. In the course of the … Continue reading Europe Needs A War On Russia!
Palestine!
Britain has recognised a Palestinian state—a state which does not exist. It was Britain itself that made certain that the Palestinian state—which it now 'recognises'—does not exist as an actual object of recognition. And it was particularly the Labour Party, within British politics, which ensured that the Palestinian state that Britain now 'recognises' does not exist. … Continue reading Palestine!
Geopolitics and Nations
States operate on the basis of the national interest. Arthur Griffith noted: “Between the Individual and Humanity stands, and must continue to stand, a great fact – the Nation”. States, on the whole, do not operate on the geopolitical interest, unless they happen to be Great Powers. States which are not Great Powers but which are encouraged to … Continue reading Geopolitics and Nations
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