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Frank Coughlan

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Irish Independent columnist. History, politics, books, Bowie, Beatles, football and mischief. TCD to MPhil. Wicklow, via Cork and Dublin.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/06/2025
Geert Wilders collapsed the Dutch government. He wanted power, but had no idea how to govern | Koen Vossen
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Geert Wilders collapsed the Dutch government. He wanted power, but had no idea how to govern | Koen Vossen
The anti-Islam ideologue has exposed the limits of his insular, badly organised operation. For a ‘radical’, opposition is a much easier place, says political historian and author Koen Vossen
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
One of the true greats. RiP.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 11/06/2025
When billion-dollar AIs break down over puzzles a child can do, it's time to rethink the hype | Gary Marcus
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When billion-dollar AIs break down over puzzles a child can do, it's time to rethink the hype | Gary Marcus
The tech world is reeling from a paper that shows the powers of a new generation of AI have been wildly oversold, says cognitive scientist Gary Marcus
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
210,000,000 votes on 3 elections. This is America. He's no mistake. Own him.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 09/06/2025
Truth-tellers, not rioters. Protect these two men at all costs. “You feel tough with your assault rifles and your sticks. You should be standing here with us. You’re on the wrong side of history.” “John Lewis said make good trouble… that means make trouble on behalf of democracy.”
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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🤣🤣🤣
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Antifa Snack Coordinator 💯% safe 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🐈🐕 @waffa.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Excellent.
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Sam McBride @sjamcbride.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
The profoundest implications of Gerry Adams' Dublin court victory over the BBC may be borne not by British licence fee payers, but by the Irish public. Geoblocking BBC content to Ireland is now being discussed...and it hurts the Irish unity campaign.
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The consequences of landmark Gerry Adams trial verdict – and why they could be felt most by the Irish public
Inside the BBC, Gerry Adams’s libel victory in Dublin’s High Court immediately prompted radical thinking. Few in the Rep­ublic yet realise that the most profound implications of this case could be bor...
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ReginaHasHadEnough @regmcali.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
He’s right.
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd. It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
Graphs showing 25 years of budgets for the National Institute of Health, NASA, and the NSF. In all cases, the proposed budget for next year is far, far below any year of the previous quarter century.
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
North Korean and Chinese mercenaries. Fierce men for the duty free.
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clatch.bsky.social @clatch.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Old, but 24ct gold.
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Disgusting. Watch him use this to launch run for Aras.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 29/05/2025
Germany’s culture ministry is drafting a bill that would introduce a levy of 10 percent on big digital platforms that use media content.
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Berlin drafts bill to tax digital platforms
“We consider a tax rate of 10 percent to be moderate and legitimate,” Germany’s culture minister said.
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Simple. Lousy public education. Worst literacy in OECD; 54% of US adults reading ability of 12 year old. These are the choices uber capitalism makes.
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Awful goal, rubbish teams, poor match.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 16/05/2025
The new pope wants to host Ukraine peace talks after a summit in Istanbul failed to bring together the main players in the conflict.
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Pope Leo offers Vatican for Ukraine peace talks
The Holy See’s top diplomat said the failure of this week’s Russia-Ukraine meeting in Istanbul was “tragic.”
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 14/05/2025
China has warned Britain over the terms of Sir Keir Starmer’s trade deal with the US, claiming it may force UK companies to cut Chinese products out of their supply chains
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China warns Britain over US-UK trade deal
Beijing fears the agreement will harm its interests, as concerns rise about China’s influence on Britain’s supply chains
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 14/05/2025
If Elon Musk continues to dominate the space-based internet, he could end up with more power over information than anyone in history, writes Ross Andersen:
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Elon Musk’s Most Alarming Power Grab
Can anyone stop his space-based internet?
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
A president who governs by “Executive Orders” is weak, not strong.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
Since I administered the WH emoluments rules, let me explain why this is forbidden Trump expressed interest in it before it was offered He is going to use & benefit from it a while in office And he's going to keep using it after he leaves! Functionally, it's a gift to him & so it's illegal
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The Times and Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 09/05/2025
"Pope Leo XIV is everything Trump is not: a voice for the masses. Like Francis, the new pope intends to champion the needy — and present an alternative America to the one desecrated by its president" | ✍️ AN Wilson
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Pope Leo XIV is everything Trump is not: a voice for the masses
Like Francis, the new pope intends to champion the needy — and present an alternative America to the one desecrated by its president
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
MAGA upset Pope is a Catholic.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, called out Pope Killer JD Vance.
Pope calls out couch demon
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
This day keeps getting better.
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Meidas_SocietysChild @societyschild.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Linda McMahon wrote Harvard a letter to which they responded by noting areas that are in need of corrections and then posted it on social media. Great job Harvard!👏👏👏
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 07/05/2025
Rep. Madeleine Dean: “In your book…You include a list of names that people have referred to as an enemy's list…Many people from this blueprint have been targeted...The FBI cannot be weaponized, and under your leadership, it has been nothing but a weapon.”
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 07/05/2025
In pictures: Inter Milan v Barcelona - Two games, 13 goals and possibly the best Champions League tie ever
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In pictures: Inter Milan v Barcelona - Two games, 13 goals and possibly the best Champions League tie ever
Italian side progress to Champions League final after extra time at the San Siro
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 07/05/2025
EU eyes tariffs on Boeing jets in retaliation plan www.ft.com/content/42458681-95c4-46…
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EU eyes tariffs on Boeing jets in retaliation plan
Measures would take effect if insufficient progress is made to reduce US levies
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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 05/05/2025
🧵 NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night. Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.” She’s a constituent. Not a threat. Fascism again.
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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Pediatricians say that childhood vaccines are safe. A heroin-addled nepo baby with a brain worm says they may not be. For busy voters, it can be hard to know who to believe.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
“Do you swear to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States?” “I don’t know.”
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
I had a productive call with Ursula von der Leyen this morning. We’re ready to build on our free trade relationship, bolster economic security, and work side-by-side on shared defence and security challenges. When Canada and the European Union build together, our futures are stronger.
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
All this faux passion in modern football is embarrassing.
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 03/05/2025
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Malachy Clerkin: Lamine Yamal is incredible and it would be great if we could just leave him alone
This Barcelona prodigy has already played an abnormal number of games for his age, so it would be unsurprising if he burns out
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
210,000,000 votes in 3 elections. Says a lot.
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David Frum @davidfrum.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Nazi Germany surrendered in May 1945. For Americans, the Second World War would rage for three more months, until VJ Day in August. But for Russians and those influenced by them, "Victory Day" falls in May. Trump follows the Russian practice, not the American.
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 01/05/2025
Tech billionaires capitulated to Donald Trump when he was elected. 100 days later, it’s blown up in their faces. From Zuckerberg to Musk to Bezos, each CEO has been left reeling as Trump’s policies wreak havoc on their businesses. Read @taylorlorenz.bsky.social’s latest: zeteo.com/p/tech-billi...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/04/2025
Compared with other modern presidents’ first 100 days, President Trump in his second term has signed the most executive orders, collected the most tariffs and had the most lawsuits filed against him. Markets have slumped, as have his approval ratings. Here's how. nyti.ms/3YqP8zn
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
That's the end of Timmy so.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 30/04/2025
Donald Trump endorses New York archbishop for next pope www.ft.com/content/cc8eb28e-b0e4-4a…
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Donald Trump endorses New York archbishop for next pope
Cardinal Timothy Dolan led prayers for both inaugurations of US president but seen as a long-shot in papal conclave
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 30/04/2025
"The baby is distressed and does not want to eat," the woman's husband told the Miami Herald.
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Florida mom 'inconsolable' after being separated from baby by ICE agents
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Frank Coughlan @fmcomment.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Trump isn't wrong. They voted stupid. They got stupid.
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José Orta @orta69.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Thank you Greyhound!
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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
People are NOT understanding what empty cargo ships from China means. It means no work for dock workers. No work for truck drivers, no work for retailers, fewer dollars circulating. The cascade effect is just mind boggling.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
ILLINOIS… Gov. Pritzker…
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 28/04/2025
Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ alleged comments about terror groups
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Taoiseach calls on Kneecap to ‘urgently clarify’ alleged comments about terror groups
Footage emerged of band member allegedly shouting support for Hamas and Hizbullah and urging people to ‘kill your MP’
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Sharon Black @sharonblackwriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Daisy's world is perfect - until her first love shows up, reopening old wounds and making her question everything. As secrets and lies resurface, can she keep the life she's designed? Or will she lose it all? Amazon UK: buff.ly/3No9SBY Amazon US: rb.gy/gaboi0 @PoolbegBooks #romancebooks #romcom
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