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Ann Marie B

@psycicflower.bsky.social
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Working in a library. Loves embroidery, music, video games & knitting. She/Her

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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Meanwhile industrial action starts in Higher Education tomorrow.
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Fair play to Bazunu for putting his head above the parapet and trying. Shame on the FAI.
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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Micheál Martin applauded at the UN, condemning what’s happening in Gaza/West Bank “Nobody will be able to say that we did not know. Let it not be said that we did not act.’ Meanwhile his Gov has refused visas to fully funded students from Gaza. Talking out of both sides of his mouth
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This week we learned that the Irish government has proposed weakening Europeans citizens' fundamental right to privacy to favour AI companies. We also learned this week that 83% of Irish people under 25 want stronger government regulation of AI. Who *exactly* does our government work for?
AI: EU Member States plan "digital expropriation" of Europeans in the interest of Al companies
Artificial Intelligence / 21 September 2026
In a leaked document, the Irish Presidency proposes to EU Member States that the interest of OpenAl, Anthropic, Google, Meta and SpaceX to make profits should take precedence over the fundamental right to data protection. Use of personal data "in the context of Al" should automatically be lawful.
There seems to be wide informal agreement by many Member States. In particular, Big Tech would be able to use all personal data collected over the past decades with virtually no restrictions, as long as this happens "in the context" of Al. Schrems: "Under these proposals, the profits of Al companies would trump European's fundamental right to privacy. This is nothing but a digital expropriation of Europeans." All this is happening despite the key figures of Al corporations actively warn about the enormous risks associated with their own products.Transport costs and mental health also remain prominent concerns.
More than seven in ten adults believe Al will make it harder for young people to find secure employment over the next five years, while 83% support stronger government regulation of Al.
Just 17% of young adults said they believe the Government is doing enough to support them through the cost-of-living crisis.
"These findings should serve as a wake-up call," said Grace McManus, Policy and Campaigns Manager at NYCI.
"Too many young people feel that the chance to build a secure and independent life is slipping out of reach," Ms McManus said.
The polling was conducted by RED C, which surveyed a nationally representative sample of 1,010 adults, including a cohort aged 18-24.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Data centres in Ireland, by contrast, provide direct employment for roughly 3,300 people and used 22% of national electricity grid demand in 2024."
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Anarchy Goose @anarchygoose.northsky.social · 22/09/2026
Obviously breaking the law is cool and good but I am increasingly annoyed every time I hear a putatively left wing person describe claiming asylum as any kind of illegal. It isn't. Why are you ceding that ground?
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wait Carla's gay? Is she single? #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
So technically three Faithfuls have won with Diego winning. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Diego turns out to have been the best Faithful all along. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I knew her odds weren't great but Carla was my winner. If it wasn't for Aoife's parting gift she probably could've won. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ready for the Faithfuls to shoot themselves in the foot one last time. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
What did I say #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
'Have Masseys on stand by for me' I love Carla. I wish she could get a solo win. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Even with the Faithfuls being on the right track, I'll still be more surprised if they win given how this series has gone. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
As a librarian I believe I should be entitled to Siobhán's collection of cardigans. #TraitorsIRL
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Aidan O’Brien @aidanobrien.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I'm like, 95% confident that the Irish government wasn't elected by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, SpaceX or Meta. And I don't recall seeing "putting tech companies ahead of citizens fundamental rights" on any of the election manifestos.
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Nialler9 | Niall Byrne @nialler9.com · 21/09/2026
Ed Sheeran's on-stage statements highlight that his inaction speaks louder than his words nialler9.com/ed-sheerans-...
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Now his best bud is gone Pauric is definitely aiming for the solo win. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They've got to murder Pete right? #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
If Kaleigh and Anna go for Karla then it's a draw or she's gone if Pete joins them. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Well now that's a lie Pauric. You were one of the most selfish players for a while. #TraitorsIRL
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Not sure if people know Wakefield was trying to sell a competing measles vaccine when he made up his fraudulent study about the MMR. It was only after that failed (because he is a complete fraud) that he started grifting off opposing all vaccines. It’s all just a grift. Antivaxxers are their marks.
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Eoin Meehan 🇮🇪🇪🇺 オーエン @etm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Age verification for children means age verification for all. And age verification for all means ID verification for all. Why is this not being screamed from the rooftops?
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Karla he's going to throw you under the bus and recruit Ian. You need to turn on him now. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Can nobody win? I don't think it's technically possible but this group might manage it. #TraitorsIRL
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Eilís they/them @eilymay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Losing based on misogyny would fit with the terrible dynamics that have been on display. Janet: He murdered me. Response: But he's a great lad. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I can't believe the Faithfuls are going to fuck this up. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How are they all so thick. How is DJ the voice of reason. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I do love they're continuing to tie in Irish mythology to the series. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hell yeah Janet #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
So Pauric O gets banished tomorrow when Janet dies. Karla picks a new Traitor, she ends up out next, leaving whoever she picks to go for the win. Just hope she doesn't pick Pete. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Janet you legend #TraitorsIRL
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Tara Flynn @taraflynnirl.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Not picking a side is picking a side.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Team Anna, Janet, maybe Diego to win. #TraitorsIRL
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Sal @salmcc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
#traitorsirl It's very telling that the women generally seem to feel differently about Pete than the men. Also, I trust Kayleigh Anna and Janet's opinions. Those girls would have your back.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Kayleigh is such a bad Faithful. Completely misinterprets or forgets what other people say, or even what she said however many minutes ago. #TraitorsIRL
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Please stop doing this.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Not the calm down and constantly talking over Janet. Pete just keeps going downhill. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I do love how Siobhán plays host, backing the traitors or being a devil on the shoulder. #TraitorsIRL
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
At the Áras, President Connolly will present Donald Trump gifts laden with symbolism. - A St Brigid’s Cross: “associated with peace, healing, care for the poor.” - St Brendan’s Voyage: “when the Irish were a people of departure”. - Poems of Michael Longley: “Ceasefire” singled out in the briefing
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Despoina [Commissions Open] @desdarkdesigns.neocities.org · 09/09/2026
Reminder as to why you do not under any circunstances trust these companies with your data. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says
The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.
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The Author, Séamas O'Reilly @seamas.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Have seen this Nature piece about the effects of X's algorithm mentioned again and it bears repeating; exposure to a right wing algorithm makes you - measurably and predictably - more right wing, even after you stop using it. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The political effects of X’s feed algorithm - Nature
Among users initially on a chronological feed, 7 weeks of exposure to X’s algorithmic feed in 2023 shifted political attitudes and account-following behaviour in a more conservative direction compared...
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties 🏳️‍🌈 @iccl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It is also notable that despite claims by the government that these changes bring us in line with Europe, many European countries have a five-year residence requirement for citizenship. Citizenship supports integration, belonging and participation. These proposals, if implemented, do the opposite.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
So if Karla's recruiting a man, I'd so with Seán C. Smart, trusted, and not likely to throw her under the bus like most of the other lads. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Ah Aoife, that's not allowed #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I wish I could pull off a dark navy lipstick. #TraitorsIRL
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Can the Traitors murder Pauric O already? #TraitorsIRL
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Irish political parties in power looking at attempts by governments around the world to appease the far right absolutely not working
But it might work for us meme from Arrested Development
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Repeats to self: I can't get a Switch 2 right now. I can't get a Switch 2 right now.
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Ann Marie B @psycicflower.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Holy shit Sigur Rós and the Ulster Orchestra. A stunning concert.
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