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European Commission president Jean Claude Junker on the latest deal struck between the EU and the UK.
Anyone who attempts to split any region from China will perish, with their bodies smashed and bones ground to powder.
President of China Xi Jingping gave a warning largely seen as aimed at on-going protests in Hong Kong.
They look at you like you’re a zero.
The words of Tommy Hourihane, who was brutally murdered while sleeping rough in Cork last weekend, speaking to Red FM last year.
I got that shudder and said, ‘Jesus, don’t tell me they’re turning on the heating now’. It was nearly time to go home. I looked at my watch and it was 1.33am. I was after getting one of these digital watches for my birthday. One of these you pressed and the light came on. We looked at it and said ‘Now they’re turning the heat on!’. It turns out it wasn’t the heat, but the first heat from the fire I felt.
Linda Bishop, a survivor of the 1981 Stardust fire, speaking to TheJournal.ie‘s new podcast series on the disaster.
The backstop has been replaced, it’s been replaced by a new solution for Northern Ireland, recognising its unique history and geography but that new solution does what we need it to do, avoids a hard border between north and south.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on the new direction for the Northern Ireland backstop.
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— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 16, 2019
Former US president Barack Obama made an unprecedented intervention in Canadian politics by supporting the re-election of Justin Trudeau.
Now more than ever, by your side and those of your families. It is time to react as never before.
Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont tweeting after Spain’s Supreme Court sentenced nine Catalan separatist leaders to heavy jail terms over the failed 2017 independence bid.
The dogs in the street could have told you that. I wouldn’t think there has ever been a person who at least once in their lives that fancied someone and bought them a drink, doing it hoping that pulling would be easier.
Yes. bought them a drink because they’re in a bar. What would you suggest to offer to buy someone in that situation? Ice cream?
I think the meaning of my statement went over your head.
No person has the right to sexually assault another no matter what the situation.
Lorraine I totally agree with you there. In no way do I condone any degree of non consensual sexual activity no matter what the circumstances are. I merely draw attention to what might be construed as a lack of culpability in certain cases.
Spoken like a true rapist Tom.
What exactly is their message here?
I read it as the societal perception of drunk women as sexual targets needs to change because rapists can use it to justify the rape to themselves. Also, I think the message is there that women need to be aware of their vulnerability to predators when drunk. Regardless of this rape is rape and the blame fully lies on the perpetrators.
That in most cases there is no “spiked drink”, there is just drink.
You gob shite
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I would have thought the message was quiet simple. Be aware!
Last paragraph is so important.
I think you need to take in fairness out of that sentence Tom , there’s nothing fair in it at all just your sad deluded prejudice.
Ah I’ve just had a look ‘Tom Fitzgerald’ is a sham twitter account only set up to post to the journal, no doubt there’s seven other trolling replies elsewhere.
Well done Columbo. Now off you go to solve some other crimes. Idiot!
Privacy is clearly an abhorrent thing and should be stamped out wherever possible.
Tom, if you’re gonna troll at least make it funny.
All yo have to do is go to coppers to see that……..shudder!
too see the number of men tittering and jeering over on the club orange threads today, talking about tatays,bit,knockers etc etc it is clear that Irish women are living in a rapey culture. Advertisements use womens body parts to sell crap, and now we learn the shit in bed Irish man has to use drink to get his gander up.
and of course the poor Irish women has to guzzle a load of drink down her just to tolerate the one minute man experience.
I very much agree that alcohol is often used as a rape-drug, often with women as the targets. I also agree with all the drink aware adverts that tell us we should be careful when we drink to the point of excess and lose self-control.
So why is it often considered taboo for both the messages to be heeded at the same time? (N.B. – IMO the onus of rape is of course always the fault of the perpetrator, never the victim – people must know that they also have a responsibility to look after themselves, not only in case they are raped, but to safeguard against other crimes such as assault or mugging; again, two crimes that are entirely the fault of the perp, but we must still be wary for our own safety)
Alcohol is widely accepted in Ireland, no doubt about that. But to call it a rape drug? Girls should know that if they consume alcohol, that they are more at risk. Not that I am saying that it’s okay, not at all, but when a girl gets totally locked, she should be double as careful I would say. Best thing is to drink at home or go out and drink in a moderate way.
And not as usual, havin a few drinks at sum friends place, then headin out, having a naggin of gin or whatever on the way to the pub/club and already be pissed by the time you walk in, to continue drinking rediculous amounts of mixers in the place.
oh here we go all the thumbs down from the limp dicks who know I am talking the truth. Go and buy some viagra boys, and then try to meet consenting women. And try to pretend you don’t think she’s a piece of meat when you refer to her knockers, bits for the 60 seconds youre at it.
Better still go and listen to a bit of Marvin Gaye.
Jesus Mary you have had some bad experiences! This is a sensitive topic and your comments add no value to the thread. I suggest you get help instead of airing your issues on here:)
yeah Paddy anything to avoid the truth that Irish men are shIte when it comes to dealing with women.
A headline in a newspaper today says the risk of junior cert girls being assaulted tonight is extremely high. Now where are 15 year old boys learning that behaviour? From their older peers who are on here tittering away about tits.The more thumbs down I get, the more nerves I am hitting.
Haters keep hating.
Good one Gav, it does work for both ugly/fat members of either sex though!
These idiotic comments can contribute to under reporting of sex offences. You should be less impulsive with your posting.
Must be how you met your wife so Gavin.
Yeah all women are helpless victims. Time for a reality check folks.
****..
Don’t drink and drive
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While alcohol is a significant cause of date rape, the extensive use of date rape drugs should not be underestimated. We at DrinkSavvy are helping to raise awareness and prevent drug facilitated date rape, by developing products that look and function just like regular cups, glasses, and straws/stirrers, except that they will immediately change color if a date rape drug is unknowingly slipped into your drink. If you agree with what we are doing, show your support by liking us on facebook http://www.facebook.com/SavvyTechnology. Thanks!
Separate Ireland from the damaging effects of alcohol? Is that possible?
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