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The New(ish) Journalism: January 2008
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What I claim is to live to the full the contradiction of my time, which may well make sarcasm the condition of truth." - Roland Barthes. Monday 21 January 2008. I've lost my equilibrium, my car keys and my pride.". Tom Waits, lyrical genius. "For No One", a lost animated Waits video from 1979 in which a growling Tom lazily serenades a sensuous stripping lady on a sidewalk. They really don't make them like they used to:. This delightful nugget comes via Fabulist. Huzzah to thee girl(s)! The poll is actual...
irishlawforum.blogspot.com
Irish Law Forum: One more strike against elected judges?
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A blog featuring commentary about legal developments in Ireland and abroad. Law @ NUI Maynooth. Monday, July 11, 2011. One more strike against elected judges? Recently about John Waters' suggestion that Irish judges be elected by the public. In that post I pointed to evidence showing that an elected system yields judges who behave more like politicians than professional adjudicators. Now here's some more evidence via an article about Alabama judges - who are elected - via the NYT. 11/15 - 11/22 (1).
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Irish Law Forum: Trinity Law Student Colloquium
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A blog featuring commentary about legal developments in Ireland and abroad. Law @ NUI Maynooth. Monday, January 23, 2012. Trinity Law Student Colloquium. And further information can be found at. Http:/ www.tcd.ie/Law/studentcolloquium/. I was on a panel at this event a couple of years ago and found the student papers to be of good quality. It is certainly worthy of support. Posted by Sandeep Gopalan. I am a law professor at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Terrorism; international law. 07/17...
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Irish Law Forum: My Sunday Business Post Op-Ed
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A blog featuring commentary about legal developments in Ireland and abroad. Law @ NUI Maynooth. Monday, January 4, 2010. My Sunday Business Post Op-Ed. The Sunday Business Post. Published my op-ed calling for a financial crisis inquiry commission yesterday. There are several excellent articles in the Jan. 3rd edition, so do read it! Here's a scanned copy of my piece:. Posted by Sandeep Gopalan. I am a law professor at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. Terrorism; international law. 07/17 - 07/...
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Irish Law Forum: Eoin Daly on Judges' Pay Referendum
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A blog featuring commentary about legal developments in Ireland and abroad. Law @ NUI Maynooth. Monday, October 24, 2011. Eoin Daly on Judges' Pay Referendum. Eoin Daly (DCU) has a nice piece. In the Irish Times. Today cutting through a lot of the drivel advanced against the pay-cut referendum:. It is normal, in a republic, to expect that the general and equal applicability of legislation should be the norm . Worth reading in full. Posted by Sandeep Gopalan. Terrorism; international law. 11/15 - 11/22 (1).
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Irish Law Forum: Does Ireland Need a Referendum to Ratify EU Budget Rules?
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A blog featuring commentary about legal developments in Ireland and abroad. Law @ NUI Maynooth. Monday, December 12, 2011. Does Ireland Need a Referendum to Ratify EU Budget Rules? There has been some debate following the release of the summit. Statement by the EU Heads of State on the 9th of December about the need for a referendum in Ireland to adopt the new rules. Minister Lucinda Creighton has been quoted. In parliament last week that a referendum would be held "if needed." Today's Irish Times. One c...
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United Irelander: The sheep and the wolves
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Saturday, October 03, 2009. The sheep and the wolves. Well the anti-democratic, dishonest, contemptible, morally bankrupt shower of government and EU ministers have finally got their way and frightened the people into voting. Yes to the Lisbon Treaty. Congratulations. I won't hold my breath on there being a repeat of this referendum. At least 1 in 3 of every voter refused to sell out on the principles of democracy and equality. Scant consolation however it must be said. The sheep have made friends with t...
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United Irelander: Pork recalled in massive food scare
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Sunday, December 07, 2008. Pork recalled in massive food scare. In news that has meat-lovers everywhere sweating and vegetarians everywhere looking rather smug, all pork products made and sold here in the Irish Republic since September have been recalled. Over fears they are contaminated with a toxic substance. The dioxin, known as PCB, has been banned since 1979 and has been known to affect the immune system and reproductive system and, in certain cases, cause cancer. The Taoiseach and Minister for Agri...
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United Irelander: A bone...
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Monday, May 18, 2009. Been a while since I posted on the blog so I decided to give an update. I've become very disillusioned with politics of late which is the main reason for my absence. It turns my stomach the way this country is being governed and the fact that a second Lisbon Treaty referendum is on the way. Ireland is no longer a creditable democracy that's for sure. I came across this article in the Independent which pretty much typifies my exasperation with things at the minute. A new year dawns.
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United Irelander: Summer fun
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Thursday, July 31, 2008. I am heading away for a few weeks so I'm going to keep the comment moderation on whilst I'm off. Keep well, everyone! Posted by United Irelander @ 11:09 PM. Get lost, Sarkozy. Sex lessons at age four? Which is more democratic? Barack Obama, the US and values. Why did the young people vote No? Irish are bloody fools - Sarkozy. How do voters kill off the Treaty? EU must be Potty. Where do we go from here? Get the message - No means No! View my complete profile. A day in the life.
