43 thoughts on “Monday’s Papers

  1. BS

    “Politicians hit back at social media abuse”

    Maybe Thomas Pringle should take a look at himself in the mirror after using misogynistic slurs directed at women.

    in his now apparently deleted tweets he called women TERFS and pronounced that he would make a “toxic environment”

    he also seems to have recently been told what a meme is

    1. Bitnboxy

      Hmm, I’d say this is nothing to do with Pringle. Eoin O’Brion who is obviously top brass in Sinn Fein at this stage (at least on the political side) was on the Week in Politics admitting that those keyboard warriors on the Shinner side are going too far. Same goes for Fine Gael’s as alluded to by Simon Harris. I think both sides are realising their “rally the base” twitch hunts are counterproductive and turning undecideds off. As I often say, a plague on both their houses. Opposite sides of the same old coin.

        1. Bitnboxy

          Until a senior member of the party turns up at your door and tells you to stop criticising Sinn Fein.

          The new normal indeed.

          Yikes.

  2. Rosette of Sirius

    So, Rudy’s got the Rona… Wonder if he’ll ask his care team in hospital if they’re comfortable taking their masks off….

    1. Charger Salmons

      You haven’t provided any evidence to prove that the claims are false.
      Either way it doesn’t make much difference – Ireland is defenceless in the air and relies totally on the goodwill of those brave boys and girls in Her Majesty’s Royal Air Force.
      The Air Corps crop-sprayers can barely break cloud cover.

      1. Charlie

        Much like the Brits relying on Uncle Sam every time they get into a pickle. As Sam says “If it wasn’t fir us y’all be speaking’ German”.

  3. GiggidyGoo

    Michéal Martins take (on everything as it happens) “My gut feeling is that it’s 50/50”
    That’s a “That would be an ecumenical matter” type phrase.
    Flip/Flop merchant.

    1. Bitnboxy

      Ah go on. What do you want MM to say?! These talks are finished? Truth is nobody knows. Grow up.

      1. GiggidyGoo

        He could as easily have said ‘I don’t know’ which would have been the truth.
        50/50 whether you prefer Cara or High Life mind you. Depends on username I suppose.

        1. Bitnboxy

          Mary Lou said “the diall can swing either way”. All just filling empty space until we actually know. The tragedy though for the UK (and probably the rest of us) is that Brexit will never really stop – deal or no deal. The UK will likely become more obsessed with the EU, far far more than they ever were as members.

          1. Rob_G

            There’s no point arguing with Giggidy; he will continue to be disgusted by the fact that the government is not composed of actual clairvoyants…

          2. GiggidyGoo

            And Rob G enters the conversation, with nothing intelligent to say. (as usual). Robbie boy, if you want me to follow you around and comment on your capabilities ad nauseam, I can do it. Your choice.

    1. ReproBertie

      “Great article in the Independent”

      “Is the Irish media finally going to concede that there are other opinions on this lockdown madness?”

      Isn’t the Independent part of the Irish media?

      1. SOQ

        Oh have no doubt level 5 is already planned but such cannot be data driven- that people are already expecting it speaks volumes.

        PCR tests ≠ ‘cases’ no matter what they say and that is the fundamental flaw in all of this.

  4. Charger Salmons

    Mass vaccinations begin in Blighty today as the first NHS Hospital trusts take delivery of the Pfizer Covid-19 jab.
    A memorable moment in what has been a year to forget.
    And the weekend saw massive footfall in retail areas that were allowed to re-open last week with huge pent-up demand released.
    Much work still to do and a great deal of patience needed over the next few weeks but a corner has definitely been turned.
    Marvellous.

      1. Charger Salmons

        Ireland does tend to follow the UK’s lead in most things so Covid-19 vaccinations won’t be any different.
        You’ll get yours when you’re told.

        Heh x 2/10/09

      1. Charger Salmons

        In a population of 63 million.
        It’s a little easier to tackle Covid when you’re not much bigger than the Isle of Man.

    1. Rosette of Sirius

      Well. One thing for certain Is the world is watching… hopefully all will be well 28 Days Later…. ;)

  5. Nigel

    I hope this will be included in the next Trump Tries To Overthrow Democracy post here on the broad sheet:

    ‘The federal court order in MI ending Sidney Powell & Co.’s request to overturn the election results there methodically shreds all of their claims. They lose on every single issue – the case is moot, was filed too late, they have no standing, etc.’

    https://twitter.com/bradheath/status/1335935387747938305

    1. Rosette of Sirius

      Sure you know that’ll never happen. The cheezy Messiah has spoken. He won and nothing will change their minds. God herself could spilt the skies and exclaim Trump is a liar and a fraud and they’d yell back ‘FAKE NEWS, God ain’t no chick’….

        1. Rosette of Sirius

          Damn straight. God can be anything God wants to be and to my mind a Flying Spaghetti Monster is as good a manifestation as any. That or Alanis Morrissette from Dogma. I’d believe in that.

          1. Rosette of Sirius

            He’s not someone that’d make me fall to my knees on front of, but who am I to judge?!

        2. SOQ

          Muzzles have been proven to reduce cognitive ability V- and as someone who had to endure an interview while wearing one recently- I can personally testify to that fact.

          It is only a matter of time before an employer’s liability insurance is forced to pay out if they have not medically screened in advance where the operation of machinery is involved.

          Oxygen levels mean frig all.

          1. Oro

            A little unfair to blame the mask SOQ ;)

            Also word to the wise, your oxygen levels will increase if you breathe through your nose.

  6. Charger Salmons

    Not a bad World Cup qualifying draw for Ireland – could easily finish runners-up.

    Portugal, Serbia, Rep of Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan

    Another tough one for England …

    England, Poland, Hungary, Albania, Andorra, San Marino

    Heh x 3 Lions

    #soccerbants

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