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Grok3 AI: In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. (Thanks to Grok3 I am gradually finding answers to questions I probably asked when family members were alive, but now that they are dead and gone, like most, too late I am seeking confirmations. Somehow there are few comments on such an interesting case. Maybe someone can add to the narrative. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes). Add Military Archives referral £20,000 Dail funds

16th May 2025: Grok3 updated version In 1932, Michael Comyn KC initiated a significant legal action against Éamon de Valera’s government to recover £20,000 of Irish Republican Army (IRA) funds. Details In 1932, Michael Comyn KC, an Irish barrister and … Continue reading

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Grok3: Let’s explore Michael Comyn KC from Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare

Michael Comyn KC was a prominent Irish barrister who played a key role in the Clifford and O’Sullivan case, a significant legal battle that unfolded in 1921 during a period of intense political upheaval in Ireland. This case arose in … Continue reading

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Grok3: Comyn Origins. Burren Country to Bishop’s Quarter, Co. Clare

Michael Comyn KC Ballvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, married to Quin, Ballyvaughan, who are they descended from To address your question about Michael Comyn KC of Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, son of James Comyn, and his wife with the … Continue reading

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‘Peaceful Evolution’ … referred to in Peter Robinson, Hoover Institution interview with Frank Dikotter, posted earlier today. Quote: “For several decades the phrase “peaceful evolution” has been used by Chinese leaders and propagandists to describe their belief that the United States seeks to overthrow the Communist Party of China by peaceful means.”

Peaceful Evolution Hépíng Yǎnbiàn 和平演变 For several decades the phrase “peaceful evolution” has been used by Chinese leaders and propagandists to describe their belief that the United States seeks to overthrow the Communist Party of China by peaceful means. Descriptions … Continue reading

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Killing in Combat Doesn’t Always Harm Soldiers’ Mental Health

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·March 27, 2025 Summary: A large study of over 14,000 Norwegian veterans reveals that taking a life in combat doesn’t automatically damage a soldier’s mental health—context matters. Veterans from Afghanistan, where combat was expected and rules of engagement were clear, … Continue reading

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Eurasia Review follow it: Robert Reich: Trump’s Attack On The American Mind – OpEd. Quote: “Throughout history, tyrants have understood that their major enemy is an educated citizenry. Slaveholders prohibited the enslaved from learning to read. Nazis burned books. Putin and Xi censor the media.”

Robert Reich Robert Reich: Trump’s Attack On The American Mind – OpEd  March 21, 2025  0 Comments By Robert Reich Trump is dismantling much of the Department of Education. He has ordered wrestling executive-turned-Education Secretary Linda McMahon to shut most of her … Continue reading

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Grok3: Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851-1874) see Sept: Blake-Forster search.

See new posts Charles ffrench Blake-Forster Charles ffrench Blake-Forster (1851–1874) was an Irish writer, historian, and public figure known for his contributions to the historical literature of County Galway and his brief but impactful career. Born in Forster Street House, … Continue reading

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Grok3 : Peter Comyn executed 1830

Yes, Peter Comyn was executed for arson in 1830 in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland. The execution took place following his conviction for deliberately setting fire to his residence, Scotland Lodge near New Quay, in December 1829. This act stemmed from … Continue reading

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Big Think: How the United States turned the world economy into a battlefield. Quote: “This is the very reason President John F. Kennedy gave for creating USAID. As he said in 1962: “The people who are opposed to AID should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us. It permits us to exert influence for the maintenance of freedom. If we were not so heavily involved, our voice would not speak with such vigor. And as we do not want to send American troops to a great many areas where freedom may be under attack, we send you.”

The Present — March 6, 2025 By weaponizing the global economy, the U.S. initiated a new era of economic warfare and transformed how major powers compete. Key Takeaways Kevin Dickinson Copy a link to the article entitled http://How%20the%20United%20States%20turned%20the%20world%20economy%20into%20a%20battlefield Share How the United … Continue reading

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New Atlas: Meta’s undersea cable to be longer than the Earth is round

Telecommunications Meta’s undersea cable to be longer than the Earth is round By David Szondy March 01, 2025 Laying the shore end of the Meta cable Meta View 2 Images Meta (formerly Facebook) plans to build the world’s longest undersea cable … Continue reading

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