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A Look at the Troubles In 1990s South Belfast

Brandon Sullivan ✍ This is not a comprehensive account of South Belfast in the conflict, simply a collection of possibly related events that I found interesting. I may return to add more context to a number of incidents I have partial research completed upon.As ever, comments, queries, and contributions are very welcome.The IPLO, loyalists, Drugs & murderEd Moloney wrote an

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousNetanyahu derailed a potential Gaza hostage deal in July, Israeli newspaper reportsHamas tells guard kill hostages if IDF

Let This Be Our Secret

Anthony McIntyre 🔖 Having watched and reviewed the excellent Under The Banner Of Heaven, my appetite was whetted.It prompted a return visit to a book, fortuitously sitting at the front of one of the bookshelves in our home.  A decade or more had passed since I read it but for some reason had never got around to reviewing. Like Jon Krakauer's book which the above mentioned

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousRio Ngumoha immediately shown Liverpool pathway after Federico Chiesa training boostBen Doak loan confirmed with Liverpool winger

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Gaza 💣 The Precedent Of Sri Lanka

Gearóid Ó Loingsigh writing in Substack on 25-August-2024.The armed forces of Israel continue with their genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people, whilst the governments of the world wash their hands of the affair. They announce measures they never take, partially take, or take when it no longer matters. Meanwhile liberals talk as if this were something strange in the

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be Curious'A step away from victory'? Netanyahu says his April claim was not intended literallyHamas published video of slain Gaza hostage

A Milkshake Carton To The Head

Christopher Owens 📚 selects an excerpt from “dethrone god”.That night, there was a reasonably large crowd outside McDonalds, throwing their food at each other with their multi coloured hoods up. Most of them, I guessed from quickly eyeballing them, were between 14-17. The oldest one was probably about 20. Kids with fresh faced stares and hard attitudes, eyeing up passers-by in the hope

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousSt. Patrick's Athletic 4 - 1 Drogheda UnitedSt Pat's win over Drogheda United overshadowed by racism storm‘It’s absolutely

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