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Some very eloquent notes on violence as a necessity for resistance.

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There is no paradox of tolerance, because tolerance is not a matter of ethics. It's a peace treaty - an agreement that only covers the people who abide by its rules.

Tolerance is not a moral precept

The title of this essay should disturb you. We have been brought up to believe that tolerating other people is one of the things you do if…

And for cis white guys who are always trying to figure out how to be an ally without talking over marginalized people, without reshaping the issue to be all about you - this guy shows how.

His tactics don't work for marginalized people. They can't get away with that.

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It's my 17 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

Can't believe I've had an account here that long.

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STAR TREK: PICARD 3.08 “Surrender”

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Staff on Break

A member of staff in Vero Moda outside the shop, taking a break.

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Distracted in Arrecife

Something caught her eye as she walked along. I don’t know what. I took this photo in 2006, but only noticed it a few days ago. Arrecife, Lanzarote. 2006.

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A tiny red car

A tiny red car

I spotted a tiny red car parked on a bend in Ardara, Co Donegal on a visit there in 2017. I forgot to take a photo of the logo on the bonnet, so if anyone knows what type of car it is, please let me know! Lovely town too.

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Jagged Shadows

A striking pattern formed by the tiles on a roof in Madrid, Spain.

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Tivoli Docks at Night

Tivoli Docks at Night

Tivoli Docks on the River Lee as seen from The Marina in Blackrock in January 2020.

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My 2020 Spy

Far back in time, to the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a film called My Spy was due to appear in cinemas on March 13th, 2020. Unfortunately, the country went into lockdown on March 27th. This photo was taken in May that year. Adverts hadn’t been changed in most places. Hoardings still had the same slogan for months, buses were the same. The banners on the Cork Opera House looked the worse for…

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A Cork Fan and his Lolly

A Cork Fan and his Lolly

Even Cork fans have to take a break and this man was enjoying his ice cream on Daunt Square, on Patrick Street, Cork back in 2006.

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Robin on the Ground

Robin on the Ground

A few weeks ago, I visited Blarney Castle to take some photos of the Autumn colours. Unfortunately the light was dull, and the ground was wet, but I had my tripod with me, so I set it up for some long exposure shots. After a few minutes of that, I noticed a flicker out of the corner of my eye. I spotted a robin almost right in front of me! He was literally standing on the large log next to the…

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Sparklers! 2 for €3!

Sparklers! 2 for €3!

A man selling sparklers on Henry Street, Dublin on Halloween this year. He promised that 2 for €3 was better than in the shops where they are 1 for €2, and he was right as we were in a Eurogiant later on! We didn’t buy any sparklers. He had plenty left over when we passed him again.

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Jokers & Witches

Just some Jokers and witches on O’Connell Bridge in Dublin on Halloween night. I stopped the Jokers for a photo, and the two witches wanted to take part too!

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Slots

A young man checks his phone on a dark evening in Dublin a couple of weeks ago.

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On the bike in Girona

On the bike in Girona

What I saw of the old part of Girona is one long pedestrianised road like you see this photo. It’s a long straight part here but then winds around to the area of the Cathedral. I did see a small van drive down there but they were at least careful. Pedestrians were number 1. Other parts are not so nice. A three lane street leads out of the city towards Barcelona.

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The Northside Water Tower

The Northside Water Tower

The “futuristic” water tower that sits on Kilmore Road Lower in Knocknaheeny is seen from Bell’s Field in this photo taken in July this year. It was completed in 1972 and Councillor Gerald Yael Goldberg (1912-2003) described the water tower as ‘futuristic’ but predicted that it would ‘fit into the landscape’. I’m not so sure. It’s in such a prominent spot it can be seen as far away as Blarney.

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On the way home

On the way home

Heading home, late at night to the train station in Dublin on November 1st.

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