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[–] match@pawb.social 5 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I thought the Irish were always pretty good at kicking out colonialist efforts. Maybe just try the old reliable approach.

[–] maol@awful.systems 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Our entire economy since the 80s has been reliant on neo-colonial relationships with multinational companies unfortunately

[–] match@pawb.social 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

that is unfortunate because Ireland was my backup plan for if the US falls (half of my grandparents were citizens)

[–] maol@awful.systems 7 points 5 months ago

Yeah imo Ireland has never had a left-wing government, we tend towards right-populist/right centrist/neoliberal. "Stable but shit" is how I described it to my brother just this hour gone while discussing politics. We're currently seeing the beginnings of an organized racist right as well