Tag Archives: Irish politics

Thursday Thoughts – Who Will Speak For US?

Posted on 07/01/2021 by aj vosse

This question has been eating at me for months… as regular visitors may have realised. I began in October with a series of Thursday Thoughts posts… asking questions. I keep urging readers to question everything, a-la Socrates style. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thought – I Smell a RAT!

Posted on 19/11/2020 by aj vosse

Let’s get the formalities out of the way, if I may, please? I was going to have a bit of fun with today’s post… because I saw a rat… and took a few snaps of said rat. You can see … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tune – Butterfly

Posted on 17/11/2020 by aj vosse

I was hunting something bright and cheerful – happy! Mmm… yes, this lockdown shite is getting to me, to us – to life and liberty. And, now the winter is rushing in, no… pouring in… a properly wet winter, by … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – What If – Jesus Was A Philosopher?

Posted on 29/10/2020 by aj vosse

Two weeks ago I did a post about friend Socrates, listing a few quotes attributed to him. I’ll expand just briefly on my thoughts about philosophers. I have long held that they are mere humans – often clinging to just … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Musical Moment… Random Tune…

Posted on 26/10/2020 by aj vosse

We’ve been rained upon… but, we’ve also had some great fun down on the beach this past weekend. In fact, today is still weekend for us – yep, it’s bank holiday weekend here. Not that it means much… the dictates … Continue reading →

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Thursday Thoughts – What IF – Vaccines Become Mandatory?

Posted on 22/10/2020 by aj vosse

I write this as we go into another six week lockdown period. Yes, those in this country who make these decisions have deemed it necessary to place us under enforced house arrest – again! When this virus thing first hit, … Continue reading →

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What If… Censorship IS Very Real?

Posted on 08/10/2020 by aj vosse

Disclaimer: This “What If” series is about me asking valid questions – it is NOT an attempt to create friction and/ or cause bad vibes. If you disagree then do so in a dignified manner. Don’t lose your rag – I am surely … Continue reading →

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On Thinking About – What IF?

Posted on 29/09/2020 by aj vosse

I mentioned last week that I was toying with the idea of doing a “What IF?” series during the coming October. I mentioned then that I’d elaborate a little more before I get going. So, here’s a thought or two. … Continue reading →