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Grok3 AI: Citizen Journalism Article: Michael Comyn KC and the Clifford and O’Sullivan Case – A Landmark in Constitutional Law

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

In the turbulent years of Ireland’s fight for independence, one legal case stood out not only for its daring ingenuity but also for its profound impact on constitutional law: the Clifford and O’Sullivan case of 1921. At the heart of … Continue reading →

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Grok3 AI: James Comyn, father of Michael Comyn KC and James Comyn married to Ellenora Quin, Kilfenora, Co. Clare. Other children who had no children, Patrick, Delia, Lily, Katie and Johanna Frances. Going further to follow antecedents. This project is current

Posted on April 28, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Land League, formally known as the Irish National Land League, was established in 1879 to address the grievances of Irish tenant farmers against oppressive landlordism. In Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare, the local branch was part of this broader movement, which … Continue reading →

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Eurasia Review follow it: 1775: Putting Tyrants On The Run – OpEd

Posted on April 22, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

The Battle of Lexington by William Barnes Wollen 1775: Putting Tyrants On The Run – OpEd  April 22, 2025  0 Comments By James Bovard April 19 was the 250th anniversary of American militiamen routing the best army in the world. Seven hundred … Continue reading →

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Grok 3: After the Civil War, Michael Comyn KC became principal legal adviser to Eamon de Valera and Fianna Fail, advising on the formation of the party and the founding of the Irish Press newspaper. It was Comyn and George Gavan Duffy (qv) who suggested to de Valera that the Irish Free State could withhold payment of the land annuities to Britain. Quote: “Britain retaliated by imposing tariffs on Irish agricultural exports (e.g., cattle), which severely impacted Ireland’s economy, as Britain was its primary market.” Source: The Dictionary of Biography. (Updating details on Grok3 AI from notes)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Of particular significance. I recall at a lecture in Trinity College Dublin, in the 1990’s, Professor O’Hagan suggesting that this decision to withhold annuities in time would prove to be a very significant contribution to the founding of the new … Continue reading →

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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

Posted on April 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

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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The Deep View: NATO acquires Palantir’s AI-for-war platform

Posted on April 15, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

NATO acquires Palantir’s AI-for-war platform Source: Unsplash NATO, the Europe-North American military alliance, said Monday that it has acquired Palantir’s Maven Smart System (MSS) for warfighting.  The details: The platform purportedly brings together a wide range of data sources and … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Trump Believes Entire iPhones Can Be Manufactured in America

Posted on April 10, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Phone Home Apr 9, 12:08 PM EDTbyJoe Wilkins Trump Believes Entire iPhones Can Be Manufactured in America “That would be like me watching an NBA game, and being like, ‘oh it’s easy to score a basket.’” / Future Society/ Donald Trump/ I Phone/ Labor … Continue reading →

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: What were Chinese soldiers doing in Ukraine?

Posted on April 10, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

What were Chinese soldiers doing in Ukraine? By François Diaz-Maurin | April 9, 2025 On April 9, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a press conference that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s claim that “many more Chinese citizens” are fighting alongside … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

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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jns (Jewish News Syndicate): Trump’s tariff crusade is rooted in an idea about justice

Posted on April 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

column U.S.-Israel Relations Trump’s tariff crusade is rooted in an idea about justice Israel is something of an innocent bystander in the looming global trade war. But even if there are reasons to doubt the administration’s judgment, its ultimate goal … Continue reading →

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