From top: Donald Trump and Denis O’Brien
In fairness.
Mark Malone writes:
….What’s even more striking, no media outlet even offers a hyperlink in its own self censoring coverage to the actual press release itself.
The press release [at link below] As we can see, none of it is original content, or even amounts to any sort of political analysis. Its simply copy paste of pieces, mostly uncontested facts already written online. Much of it from within Ireland.
Irish media outlets might consider their choice not to link or include any specifics outlined within ( eg O Briens donating to the Clinton Foundation whilst getting contracts from the US state department for mobile phone contract in Haiti) as pragmatic.
That I’m afraid is internalised logic, which any observer can see is based on internalising a fear of O Brien’s power and justifying something political as a business decision. And that’s a much bigger news than any copy paste job Trumps team fires out.
Trump’s Press Release re Denis O Brien in full (Mark Malone, Soundmigration)
Follow The Money (Donald Trump/Mike Pence)
Trump attacks Clinton over links to O’Brien (RTÉ)
Previously: Meanwhile, In The No Spin Zone
Pics: Getty, Rollingnews
Meanwhile…
Just spotted this Denis O’Brien/Trump cartoon on the web, I’ve no idea who the artist is, honestly I don’t!! #DenisOBrien #Trump pic.twitter.com/e44aroQ4f4
— Niall O’Loughlin (@nialloloughlin) September 29, 2016
But Hillary is supposed to be one of the good guys?
Ha!
great to see alot of the anti-everything left and the SJW’s chasing their tail over this today
even better to see the pro trump muppets flushed out
Ye are all muppets in fairness.
Observing how the power of a media banner shuts up state radio isn’t worthy of comment, but instead is myself chasing my tail.
“‘Upon legal advice, RTÉ will not be repeating the exact words used in the statement’ – 1:27mins in here
http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2016/0929/21061166-trump-attacks-clinton-over-links-to-businessman-denis-obrien/
One thing that annoys me about that report by Caitriona Perry is her claim that Denis O’Brien ‘continues to challenge’ the Moriarty Tribunal. That is not the case:
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/supreme-court-dismisses-businessman-denis-obriens-moriarty-appeal-34876521.html
As Elaine Byrne has already noted on Twitter, language is important. The assertion that the Moriarty Tribunal findings are still being legally challenged casts doubt on them. It would have been helpful if the Caitriona Perry had clarified that DOB had failed in his appeal, and the findings of the Tribunal permanently stand.
Did Trump get hold of the dossier that was the subject of court proceedings
maybe he has a copy of the elusive memory stick too, will the Indo be doing any expose of the affair…..this is news concerning the election of a US president and now we have the O’Brien connection bogged down in it all…what happens if Trump
gets in, thats when the yanks will turn the screws on Kenny and Co.
“Denis O’Brien is aware of the remarks but his representative told RTÉ News that the businessman would not be making any comment in relation to them.” – he is not suing Trump? Big dog ran into a bigger one or something?
It will be interesting to see if there is any legal action taken over this but I suspect the Trump crew have their a$$es legally well covered in advance.
O’Brien is big Clinton fan. He’s not going to add any fuel to this media fire.
I’ll never forgive the left for supporting Hillary Clinton….
#anarchistsfortrump
With Bernie Sanders gone, it’s like picking a side in the war in Syria. Go ahead though, support Isis.
“I’ll never forgive the left for hoping the lesser of two evils wins.”
We serve neither Trump nor [Redacted].
Listening to morning Ireland today, they said they were not going to read out the allegations based on legal advice.
Are you surprised?
Ok, I read it all. Its hilarious!
They quote articles from Irish Times, Guardian, Indo and daily beast.
it includes the shocking revelations that O’Brien contributed substantial donations to Clinton foundation. I guess its a shock to Trump that Billionaires give their own money away.
There’s nothing new that hasn’t appeared in the comments section before. Pathetic attempt by Trump.
It must be awful for people like arch-SJW Mark Malone. DOB vs Trump. Hate them both?
But what about you emotionally fragile shut ins that get semis thinking about both Trump and O’Brien’s awesome man power? It must be like when mammy and daddy fight for you vulnerable little fellas.
Whys that Peter, do explain a bit?
BTW whats an arch-SJW? Do I get a cape?
Arch as in chief or main. Cape is optional. I suppose it’s more palatable than a suit. The conflict referred to is two hate figures in conflict with each other. Which side does the left take? You’ll see more of this when the Gardai go out on strike. How will Rabble and their henchmen react when the consensus is ACAB?
What’s it like, living without colour in your black and white world?
“The conflict referred to is two hate figures in conflict with each other. Which side does the left take? You’ll see more of this when the Gardai go out on strike. How will Rabble and their henchmen react when the consensus is ACAB?”
Peter, I (or other folks of the left) don’t have to take a side in every conflict we observe. Nor do I hate Trump or DOB. And nor am I the chief or main anything, as much as my megalomaniac side might disagree
Carry on though, its always great hearing those who use ‘SWJ’ expand on their thinking while missing several points.
Was amazed he didn’t bring this up in the debate, though a deer in headlights is often lost for words. John Oliver didn’t mention it either at the weekend when assessing Clinton Foundation.
No one in America would care about a relatively insignificant (on an international scale), minor Irish billionaire
Trump will change that
I hate people who monopolize a seat by spreading out their crap.Call the monopolies commision.
Mark Malone is wrong.
A great report and copy of the press release is on the Irish Times website:
http://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/colum-kenny-trump-sends-ireland-a-warning-message-via-denis-o-brien-1.2810686