The Need for Noise

Qikking from the Rally: INO Rep
So I went along to the rally on Saturday, protesting Minister Harney’s proposed cutting of the provision of Cervical Cancer Vaccine for 12 year old girls. It was the first political protest I’ve been to. I was surrounded by women and but more importantly, lots of interest groups I never [...]

Video: Harney responds to the Cervical Cancer Vaccine debate

Redmum had the foresight to record Minister of Health, Mary Harney, addressing the Dáil last night in the Cervical Cancer Vaccine debates following her proposed cuts to the scheme. She put the video stream up on Google video, so we could all take a look at Minister Harney’s remarks.

Redmum has also created a Facebook [...]

When comics met the laydees of Election 08

Feeling all a bit Ferengi. What’s up with the feemales of American politics being comic bookised?
First it was Hillary and Sarah.
Hillary needs a new suit. Her dynamism is bursting out.
And well, Palin is giving a shoutout and thumbs to all…

Now, there’s Michelle. That’s not a great likeness, to be honest. Scary.

What are they forcing? Ideas [...]

Palin no likey bloggers

Last night Sarah Palin gave her first post-election interview to Greta Van Susteren and On the Record on Fox News. Palin keeps on giving, even after she’s been shipped back to Alaska, quite possibly “in the belly of the plane”. She’s busy drillin’, of course. Yes, it’s Fox News so they go easy on her.
You [...]

His Al Goreness’ big foamy finger on Web 2.0 and Green issues

Photo owned by rhobinn (cc)
He who hath created the Internet doth proclaim we should STFU and focus on Green. His Al Goreness starts:
“Web 2.0 has to have a purpose.”
He continues using a big, pointy foam hand:
“The purpose, I would urge all of you — as many of you as are willing to take it [...]

I’m ready for my close-up! Sub-committee on EU Affairs webcasting this Tuesday

Becoming slightly obsessed with the technology supporting our body politik lately, so news that the Sub-Committee on EU Affairs hearing on ‘Ireland’s Future Approach to EU Policy areas’ is webcasting on Tuesday morning from 10am is welcome.
On the agenda: 

10.00 a.m. (Session 1)

The evolution of the CFSP/ESDP and the Foreign Policy Challenges facing the EU

Ms. Helga Schmid [...]

The Cervical Cancer Vaccine Cookie Jar

Photo owned by Nathan Borror (cc)
Redmum has started a campaign to highlight the disgusting decision to cut the cervical cancer vaccination scheme. This scheme was supposed to administer a vaccine to 12 year old girls.
Let’s show her all the young girls who are being denied this vaccine that could prevent some of them getting [...]

When the smoke clears

Too many words have been written on this election. While I remain a total cynic on some of Obama’s economic policies, the appetite for a change in administration was palpable. What we witnessed last night was a cathartic cry - a letting go. It was needed. If anything, it bookends the last eight appalling years [...]

Election 08 Liveblog

 
Follow the McCain/Obama dogfight, blow by blow! If you want to comment, drop by the Scribble Live page and say your piece.

Greens searching for an online crack unit.. in one person

Eagle-eyed Steph spotted the Green Party advertising for a ‘New Media Officer-Graphic Designer’. From the job spec it seems that they are looking for one person to give their site and online presence an Extreme Makeover. And in less than 9 months too.

The Green Party is hiring a New Media Officer-Graphic Designer. This is a [...]

Liveblogging Election 2008

Clear you diaries, because tomorrow night the US Presidential Election moves will be blogged by the Liveblog.ie community. And you can take part too. You don’t have to be political eagle or pundit, but someone with a passing interest in what happens next in America. And contributing is dead easy. If you can send an [...]

Today’s Protests Photos

These sorts of photos are going to be all over the papers tomorrow. 
Getting the jump early are Redmum on the medical cards and Kate with student fees.

Bartlet gives advice, so see you at the fake inauguration bitches..

See more Paris Hilton videos at Funny or Die

So there was the Hilton video where she set out the policies for her fake presidency. Next up comes the advice from one former fake president to another prospective one. Moments of fun and cringyness (?!). Hehe, would Bartlet really say “loves it and makes it perfect [...]

John McCain Bullshit Bingo

So we had Palin Bingo, and here comes the John McCain flavour. Watching the debate tonight and wanna play? Check out the interactive John McCain bingo card. Enjoy!

SNL’s VP Debate

Fey was back last night. I want the election campaign to go on and on. Gosh, darn it.
Edit: Replacing with a better quality vid
Edit 2: NBC really don’t like Youtube.. Check out the debate on the NBC site.

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