Archive for June 30, 2013

Dublin Pride 2013 easily drowns out outdated noise.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUCiMWCU9Lo&feature=youtubet

It was gratifying to see the enthusiasm and numbered force of a section of Irish society no longer prepared to live a shadowy existence, or accept second class laws. It was refreshing to see the Discover Islam …

Keeping stereotypes alive and wheelchair using chuggers

rsz_img_2084In the last two weeks, I have been shocked to find two people in wheelchairs publicly collecting.

The first guy was on Grafton street with a bucket  on his lap, and a neon jacket flashing the sign “Help The Disabled”.…

Life chasers, Cancer battlers and Time prisoners.

I’ve just  finished reading When I Die” by Philip Gould, a book which started off well, until its decline into Oprah-esqe  language toward the`end.

His over exuberance about death, and zealous focus on the perfect grave site ( or …

Pro Life movement in Ireland reveals its true colours

Originally posted 23/6/13

Where is the supposed reverence for life for Health Minister James Reilly and his family? They have been threatened with being burned out of their Rush house by anti abortion hardliners, who crazily view them as fair …