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.
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.
Well these are certainly thought provoking, but they don't really represent a diverse range. They basically fall into two categories, honest unbiased analysis or outright conservative diatribe. An example of the latter is the one about Donnelly's security fence. Yes neither Stephen Donnelly or the Fitzgeralds should need a security fence around their houses, but both live in so much of a bubble anyway that they simply can't fathom why anyone would want to harm them. Perhaps they never heard the phrase, 'With power comes responsibility'. Nobody should expect to cause harm to large numbers of people and expect there to be no consequence.
AM 'Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.' Is this an invitation from TPQ or Links by Ten?
They are diverse in terms of the range of topics covered, given that a set of ten pieces is not very expansive. Outright conservative diatribe might be of interest to some while outright radical diatribe of interest to others. If you see a piece you like, recommend or simply find interesting, send a link to to us and it will be included in one of the batches that we intend putting out from time to time.
Former IRA volunteer and ex-prisoner, spent 18 years in Long Kesh, 4 years on the blanket and no-wash/no work protests which led to the hunger strikes of the 80s. Completed PhD at Queens upon release from prison. Left the Republican Movement at the endorsement of the Good Friday Agreement, and went on to become a journalist. Co-founder of The Blanket, an online magazine that critically analyzed the Irish peace process. Lead researcher for the Belfast Project, an oral history of the Troubles.
Well these are certainly thought provoking, but they don't really represent a diverse range. They basically fall into two categories, honest unbiased analysis or outright conservative diatribe. An example of the latter is the one about Donnelly's security fence.
ReplyDeleteYes neither Stephen Donnelly or the Fitzgeralds should need a security fence around their houses, but both live in so much of a bubble anyway that they simply can't fathom why anyone would want to harm them.
Perhaps they never heard the phrase, 'With power comes responsibility'. Nobody should expect to cause harm to large numbers of people and expect there to be no consequence.
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'Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.' Is this an invitation from TPQ or Links by Ten?
They are diverse in terms of the range of topics covered, given that a set of ten pieces is not very expansive. Outright conservative diatribe might be of interest to some while outright radical diatribe of interest to others.
DeleteIf you see a piece you like, recommend or simply find interesting, send a link to to us and it will be included in one of the batches that we intend putting out from time to time.
'outright radical diatribe' I love it! LOL
ReplyDeletecheeks of the same arse I guess!!!
DeleteAny links welcome Mike. Thanks for commenting. These things can be a hit or miss on their first outing.
Another conspiracy theory is The Irish Times has been a beacon of truth and honesty! Jesus wept.
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