Monthly Archives: February 2024

2023 listen to common sense lecture by 80 year old Bernie Sanders who addresses the Oxford Union. There are facts about life and economic freedom that we must engage with. 60% of American citizens are living paycheck to paycheck, 500,000 people go bankrupt each year because they are not able, for financial reasons, to pay their health bills; addiction is rife, 100,000 people died from overdose in the year 2022. The reality is that people are living in an epidemic of “Diseases of Despair” and sheer loneliness, and people are dying earlier than they should. People talk about Equality but do you know that those on the top of the pyramid never had it so good? They are wealthier than at any other time in history. I highly recommend this address.

Posted on February 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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Richard D. Wolff. Democracy at Work Economic Update “Capitalism and Tax Injustice”. 2024 is a year destined for many elections. This the time to brush up on your knowledge of how the economy works and ask the politicians, TV media, social media the hard questions as to why “there is no level playing field”

Posted on February 27, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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AI vs. truth: Battling deepfakes amid 2024 elections: GZERO

Posted on February 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

With nearly half of the globe heading to the polls this year amid lightning-speed developments in generative AI, fears are running rampant over tech-driven disinformation campaigns. During a Global Stage panel at the Munich Security Conference, Bulgarian politician and European Parliament member Eva … Continue reading →

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Sunday papers; Assisted dying which is being debated in Ireland and the UK and I see a name of a virtual companion of mine, for years now both on X (Twitter) and blog. Wendy Mitchell left this world aged just 68, having been diagnosed with early onset dementia. She was a remarkable person, writing books about dementia, giving lecturers to enlighten people, advocating the right to choose when to die. Goodbye Wendy. I will miss your early morning walks and the photos of country life especially the birds in Yorkshire. The train journeys and so much more. Peace to your daughters. You have made so many people aware of a dementia but your spirit will be what will be remembered and of course your altruism.

Posted on February 25, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Thank you Wendy: a loyal follower for years now. My final hug in a mug…. February 22, 2024A day in the lifewendy7713 Dear everyone who has followed my story and anyone else who cares to read this… If you’re reading this, … Continue reading →

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DW: Ukraine: How the war is poisoning the environment. Costs to date estimated at £52 BILLION. But think about the chemicals seeping into the ground and eventually infiltrating food supplies. Extremes maybe but the costs are reality and impossible to estimate.

Posted on February 24, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Ukraine: How the war is poisoning the environment Julia VerginPublished 03/07/2023Published March 7, 2023last updated 02/22/2024last updated February 22, 2024 Russia’s Ukraine war is not only taking a toll on people’s lives, it’s also been devastating for the environment — … Continue reading →

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GZERO: Ian Bremmer. “Can Ukraine win the war? Quote “You didn’t pay, you delinquent”. What happens if Trump wins the election in November? Geoana interview. Navalny news he is dead … a true loss for a world that believes in Democracy

Posted on February 24, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Ian Bremmer and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Mirceǎ Geoana discuss the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Alexei Navalny, and the future of the NATO alliance. Subscribe to GZERO on YouTube and turn on notifications (🔔): http://www.youtube.com/@GZEROMedia Sign … Continue reading →

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The Rugby Match today: Wales versus Ireland. The gatherings have already started in Dublin 4. It is a full-house at Lansdowne Road; as for me, the oldie, I prefer to call it Lansdowne but I want to people to remember that Dublin 4 has an underbelly of people who are on the margins so please don’t dismiss them or forget them. Keith sits outside Donnybrook Fair; he lives on the green verge of the canal in a tent; another Edward is living in a hostel. Both were beaten up recently; it is a cruel world on the margins. Fred’s favorite stroll is down Wellington Road. He was shocked to see a young man set up his sleeping arrangements for the night, it was lying on the grass verge, in a sleeping bag, in the cold of yesterday. These are our fellow citizens. They may not pay PAYE/PRSI but as Vincent Browne always reminded us, they are citizens, they pay tax on the products they buy for their survival while many have the luxuries of travel and duty free.

Posted on February 24, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

This is a poem from many years ago, submitted to a citizen journalism site. It is worth sharing this winter day. Sadly there is no name and my only hope is, if he or she was homeless then, that their … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Interview. Depression and Anxiety explained and how to engage with choosing who to attend eg the Psycholigist (Past) or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Ireland grossly ignores the mental illness that increasingly applies to a younger generation. Try get a private appointment in our elite hospitals. Waiting lists and shortage of psychiatrists especially for elderly clients is a shocking indictment on Government, Psychiatry, and then there is the provision of primary healthcare in the community. Now 2 decades on from “institutions for the mentally insane” to the new model of community support. This is a neglect reality and now St John of God’s scandal just adds more fuel to the flame. Search article on this site.

Posted on February 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker Erica Komisar explains how psychoanalysis really works and how it can help help parents better understand and support their children. Contrary to popular belief, psychoanalysis goes far beyond the Freudian theories you may have … Continue reading →

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Sky News – Professor Michael Clarke: Ukraine needs “at least 2.5 million shells” says military analyst

Posted on February 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015
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GZERO: “How Corrupt is your country”? Syria, Yemen are very corrupt but there are more.

Posted on February 23, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Naming names: The nonprofit tracking corruption around the world February 22, 2024 Tony Maciulis What is the least corrupt country in the world? According to a Berlin-based nonprofit called Transparency International, that would be Denmark. Finland is close behind. At … Continue reading →

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