Citizens Republic

“Nothing is so difficult as not deceiving oneself” Wittgenstein

Wayne’s world hits the boardroom

Is something wrong when you read the Daily Mail and the Sun in the same 24 hours and find yourself agreeing with sentiments expressed in both? I blame Sinn Fein’s … Continue reading

October 29, 2010 · Leave a comment

The jobless ‘recovery’ is here

Two cheers to RTE, Today FM and Newstalk this morning for not jumping too much on the export growth band wagon. RTE like many other news media outlets have reported … Continue reading

October 27, 2010 · Leave a comment

The needs of one Wayne outweigh the jobs of the many

France came to a standstill yesterday as workers across the state protested about government cutbacks and changes in welfare and working conditions, particularly the proposal to increase the retirement age … Continue reading

October 22, 2010 · Leave a comment

Stieg in the tale

It was only when comments from friends and colleagues that they were either “doing the Millennium”, or, “I had to stay up and finish Millennium” got to double figures that … Continue reading

October 20, 2010 · Leave a comment

Hello caller. You are on the Connolly Line

First off, let’s get the health warning out of the way. Joe Duffy as a broadcaster is an immense talent. In another better world Tubbers would be just a Gerry … Continue reading

October 19, 2010 · Leave a comment

Street art goes to the ball

I don’t know how many times I walked by this without noticing the ball gowned silhouette pasted to a street lamp in Dublin. There are at least two on this … Continue reading

October 18, 2010 · Leave a comment

You can still hate Ryanair

I have some good news and bad news today. On the good news side it is ok to hate Ryanair and run a website with this as your sole purpose. … Continue reading

October 14, 2010 · Leave a comment

The circular economy

What will you do with your money today? Where does your money go? Many people, myself included, spend what we have and maybe when it come to paying off loans … Continue reading

October 13, 2010 · Leave a comment

Christine O’Donnell’s dark side

  Before and after. Christine O’Donnell wants to convince voters of Delaware she is not a witch.  Have a look at her TV ad, just search for’ Christine O’Donnell Witch … Continue reading

October 12, 2010 · Leave a comment

Was the Sun Red C poll skewed?

  The Irish Sun published a Red C poll today the results of which were reported widely including articles in the Irish Independent, Examiner and mentions on RTE’s flagship news … Continue reading

October 11, 2010 · Leave a comment