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I use the hammock one way (the proper way). Indy uses it his way. But we both love it. If you’ve never tried one then try one: it is wonderfully relaxing.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1935773812500447630#m

Published: June 19, 2025 18:56

I use the hammock one way (the proper way). Indy uses it his way. But we both love it. If you’ve never tried one then try one: it is wonderfully relaxing.

It always requires huge reservoirs of courage to break your own silence and tell a story like this. And the burden of silence for so long also takes a huge toll. I wish Mark well. And I also wish him peace and strength.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1935726107577442453#m

Published: June 19, 2025 15:47

It always requires huge reservoirs of courage to break your own silence and tell a story like this. And the burden of silence for so long also takes a huge toll. I wish Mark well. And I also wish him peace and strength.…

I’ve thought since he stood down last March (this piece is from @irish_news) that unity would become his big project. And it seems like it is.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1935690803290296554#m

Published: June 19, 2025 13:27

I’ve thought since he stood down last March (this piece is from @irish_news) that unity would become his big project. And it seems like it is. nitter.poast.org/DarranMarshall/status/1935414896260227196#m

RT by @AlexKane221b: “We will take action against each of them... their anonymity will not protect them anymore.” A man who, along with his wife, took on a gossip website has warned they will go after every anonymous user who posted about the Northern Ireland-based couple. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/well-go-after-every-troll-whos-been-stalking-us-couples-warning-after-gossip-site-tattle-life-legal-win/a1883013522.html

https://nitter.poast.org/BelTel/status/1935607142762852853#m

Published: June 19, 2025 07:54

“We will take action against each of them... their anonymity will not protect them anymore.” A man who, along with his wife, took on a gossip website has warned they will go after every anonymous user who posted about the Northern Ireland-based couple. …

RT by @AlexKane221b: I’ve known Mark Robson for more than 50 years, and always looked up to him and admired him. Today, more than ever. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24v370j92qo

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCMarkSimpson/status/1935605716120703272#m

Published: June 19, 2025 07:48

I’ve known Mark Robson for more than 50 years, and always looked up to him and admired him. Today, more than ever. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24v…

In October 2021 the NI wing of UKIP divorced itself from main party citing its ‘silence’ on NI Protocol. In 2024 Farage ignored the TUV/Reform MoU, backed 2 DUP candidates and ignored the other TUV candidates. Reform grows by eating rather than accommodating electoral opponents.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1935456475628835011#m

Published: June 18, 2025 21:55

In October 2021 the NI wing of UKIP divorced itself from main party citing its ‘silence’ on NI Protocol. In 2024 Farage ignored the TUV/Reform MoU, backed 2 DUP candidates and ignored the other TUV candidates. Reform grows by eating rather than…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Former Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar says he won’t stop making the case for a #UnitedIreland - no matter how much it annoys some people. He’s been speaking to @MarkCarruthers7 . Watch the extended interview on @bbctheview on Thursday night.

https://nitter.poast.org/DarranMarshall/status/1935414896260227196#m

Published: June 18, 2025 19:10

Former Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar says he won’t stop making the case for a #UnitedIreland - no matter how much it annoys some people. He’s been speaking to @MarkCarruthers7 . Watch the extended interview on @bbctheview on Thursday night.

RT by @AlexKane221b: EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK is exploring the possibility of organising in NI where it has 1,000+ members. The right-wing populist party says it's “gauging interest” in setting up branches & contesting elections here which could cause problems for the TUV. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/farages-reform-uk-party-responds-on-setting-up-in-ni-after-letter-sent-to-members/a616164142.html

https://nitter.poast.org/SuzyJourno/status/1935330866529779732#m

Published: June 18, 2025 13:36

EXCLUSIVE: Reform UK is exploring the possibility of organising in NI where it has 1,000+ members. The right-wing populist party says it's “gauging interest” in setting up branches & contesting elections here which could cause problems for the TUV.…

RT by @AlexKane221b: "Robin Swann’s election to Westminster should have been the start of a UUP resurgence, but instead it led to a calamitous chain of events for the party which is still struggling with the fallout." https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politics/fears-of-new-tensions-within-uup-as-mla-quits-after-less-than-year-in-job/a735291973.html

https://nitter.poast.org/BelTel/status/1935218304630890676#m

Published: June 18, 2025 06:09

"Robin Swann’s election to Westminster should have been the start of a UUP resurgence, but instead it led to a calamitous chain of events for the party which is still struggling with the fallout." belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…

RT by @AlexKane221b: You are probably right, Alex. Perhaps keeping Stormont going, with all its faults, would be preferential to risking a border poll for many unionists.

https://nitter.poast.org/JohnMcCullough6/status/1935069209022677286#m

Published: June 17, 2025 20:17

You are probably right, Alex. Perhaps keeping Stormont going, with all its faults, would be preferential to risking a border poll for many unionists.

RT by @AlexKane221b: 500 days after devolution's return & it's the same old story. An Executive incapable of taking the big decisions urgently needed. "It’s like Seinfeld, a show about nothing," says one insider. "There’s no over-arching plot, no direction, no cohesiveness." https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opinion/columnists/suzanne-breen/suzanne-breen-500-days-after-return-of-devolution-the-love-in-is-over-and-its-the-same-old-story-for-ni/a618584370.html

https://nitter.poast.org/SuzyJourno/status/1935052919360860649#m

Published: June 17, 2025 19:12

500 days after devolution's return & it's the same old story. An Executive incapable of taking the big decisions urgently needed. "It’s like Seinfeld, a show about nothing," says one insider. "There’s no over-arching plot, no direction, no cohesiveness."…

It’s a mistake to think there was ever a golden era of debate and chamber-enthralling speakers in the assembly. It’s always been a fairly dull place.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1935017765477273737#m

Published: June 17, 2025 16:52

It’s a mistake to think there was ever a golden era of debate and chamber-enthralling speakers in the assembly. It’s always been a fairly dull place. nitter.poast.org/politicsIN/status/1934926463394042313#m

RT by @AlexKane221b: The standards of debate in the NI Assembly mean “we could do it by email”, the Stormont speaker has said. Source: BBC News https://share.google/p0J4IinsR8z2vnJDv

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCGarethG/status/1934972568525590867#m

Published: June 17, 2025 13:53

The standards of debate in the NI Assembly mean “we could do it by email”, the Stormont speaker has said. Source: BBC News share.google/p0J4IinsR8z2vnJ…

RT by @AlexKane221b: The story behind the arrest and conviction of loyalist spokesman Winston Irvine. Tonight at 10.40pm on BBC One Northern Ireland. Or watch on iPlayer now.

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCSpotlightNI/status/1934939813381034176#m

Published: June 17, 2025 11:42

The story behind the arrest and conviction of loyalist spokesman Winston Irvine. Tonight at 10.40pm on BBC One Northern Ireland. Or watch on iPlayer now.

RT by @AlexKane221b: The Speaker is right. The standard of Assembly debate is pathetic and too many in Executive parties are unwilling or unable to make coherent arguments for the policies they vote for. Our role in Opposition is about creating a culture of debate, scrutiny and accountability.

https://nitter.poast.org/MatthewOToole2/status/1934931437859279297#m

Published: June 17, 2025 11:09

The Speaker is right. The standard of Assembly debate is pathetic and too many in Executive parties are unwilling or unable to make coherent arguments for the policies they vote for. Our role in Opposition is about creating a culture of debate, scrutiny…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has again written to MLAs effectively telling them to get their act together. He cites MLAs "reading out pre-scripted thoughts". "If the assembly is to be serious about its scrutiny role, having a strong culture of parliamentary debate is vital."

https://nitter.poast.org/politicsIN/status/1934926463394042313#m

Published: June 17, 2025 10:49

Assembly Speaker Edwin Poots has again written to MLAs effectively telling them to get their act together. He cites MLAs "reading out pre-scripted thoughts". "If the assembly is to be serious about its scrutiny role, having a strong culture of…

On tonight-Sunday-at 10.30 on BBC1. I enjoyed it very much, but I would like to see a writer and director come up with a plot in which a virus makes people kinder, gentler, caring and approachable rather that turning them, predictably into crazed zombies : )

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1934312227592671731#m

Published: June 15, 2025 18:09

On tonight-Sunday-at 10.30 on BBC1. I enjoyed it very much, but I would like to see a writer and director come up with a plot in which a virus makes people kinder, gentler, caring and approachable rather that turning them, predictably into crazed zombies :…

This is my Dad, Sam. He didn’t live to see me graduate, or read my first column, or hear me on radio/TV, or see his grandchildren. Which is a huge pity: because he was 50% of the couple that rescued me from an orphanage when I was 6 and made the life I have now possible : )

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1934205919065227432#m

Published: June 15, 2025 11:06

This is my Dad, Sam. He didn’t live to see me graduate, or read my first column, or hear me on radio/TV, or see his grandchildren. Which is a huge pity: because he was 50% of the couple that rescued me from an orphanage when I was 6 and made the life I…

RT by @AlexKane221b: I hope you’re all well. Thank you to all of you who follow me, who support my work, who subscribe to my podcasts and who have been a friend to me when I’ve needed it sometimes. If you’re reading this and you’re fighting demons, hang on a little bit longer, you’re going to win and you’re almost there. Much love 🙏

https://nitter.poast.org/Malachians/status/1934112604810809844#m

Published: June 15, 2025 04:55

I hope you’re all well. Thank you to all of you who follow me, who support my work, who subscribe to my podcasts and who have been a friend to me when I’ve needed it sometimes. If you’re reading this and you’re fighting demons, hang on a little bit…

RT by @AlexKane221b: With the current immigration debate, worth circulating again the LT-@BelTel Aug24 NI poll results re. ‘What do your think re. the current level of immigration into NI?'. By NI Total results & NI Vote Block, Unionists only, Age-group, & Socio-economic group. (a) TOTAL NI results:

https://nitter.poast.org/LucidTalk/status/1933862802524946901#m

Published: June 14, 2025 12:23

With the current immigration debate, worth circulating again the LT-@BelTel Aug24 NI poll results re. ‘What do your think re. the current level of immigration into NI?'. By NI Total results & NI Vote Block, Unionists only, Age-group, & Socio-economic…

I never got to know Sean particularly well, but always enjoyed our occasional chats while he was an MLA.

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1933858160114090177#m

Published: June 14, 2025 12:04

I never got to know Sean particularly well, but always enjoyed our occasional chats while he was an MLA. nitter.poast.org/BBCNewsNI/status/1933852922187558971#m

RT by @AlexKane221b: LucidTalk will run a NI poll next week to research views of renters/tenants of private-properties. If you are in this sector, and aren't on our NI Opinion Panel, why not join, & take part! Your views may influence Govt policy in this area. To join click: https://www.lucidtalk.co.uk/ni-opinion-panel-polling

https://nitter.poast.org/LucidTalk/status/1933631228894167179#m

Published: June 13, 2025 21:03

LucidTalk will run a NI poll next week to research views of renters/tenants of private-properties. If you are in this sector, and aren't on our NI Opinion Panel, why not join, & take part! Your views may influence Govt policy in this area. To join click:…

RT by @AlexKane221b: Colin Crawford is to step down as the Ulster Unionist assembly member for north Antrim after less than a year in the role. https://bbc.in/4n2bstM

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCNewsNI/status/1933628348686618745#m

Published: June 13, 2025 20:51

Colin Crawford is to step down as the Ulster Unionist assembly member for north Antrim after less than a year in the role. bbc.in/4n2bstM

RT by @AlexKane221b: The BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. https://bbc.in/43WbE50

https://nitter.poast.org/BBCNewsNI/status/1933569328177197203#m

Published: June 13, 2025 16:57

The BBC has confirmed that it will not be appealing Gerry Adams' libel case victory. bbc.in/43WbE50

RT by @AlexKane221b: Dear oh… could there have been a change in the public interest in this case? #UVF

https://nitter.poast.org/DrAaronEdwards/status/1933438876020088848#m

Published: June 13, 2025 08:18

Dear oh… could there have been a change in the public interest in this case? #UVF nitter.poast.org/BBCNolan/status/1933438260555997218#m

Goes off track occasionally yet remains a hugely enjoyable pastiche. Stephens is a splendid Holmes and Blakely (from Bangor and whom I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing in early 1980s) is usual great value. On tonight-Thursday-at 9pm Sky Arts/Free36/Sky130/Virgin123

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1933224229253607494#m

Published: June 12, 2025 18:05

Goes off track occasionally yet remains a hugely enjoyable pastiche. Stephens is a splendid Holmes and Blakely (from Bangor and whom I had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing in early 1980s) is usual great value. On tonight-Thursday-at 9pm Sky…

RT by @AlexKane221b: THURSDAY 12-6-25 HEADLINES …… AGAIN BALLYMENA MAKES THE FRONT PAGES FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS ….. #BuyANewspaper

https://nitter.poast.org/EDiamond136/status/1933035164889735638#m

Published: June 12, 2025 05:34

THURSDAY 12-6-25 HEADLINES …… AGAIN BALLYMENA MAKES THE FRONT PAGES FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS ….. #BuyANewspaper

RT by @AlexKane221b: Only an imbecile does the like of this on an asset for ALL the community of Larne. In the name of God. Stop this madness now!!!

https://nitter.poast.org/Sir__Walsingham/status/1932888124708868385#m

Published: June 11, 2025 19:50

Only an imbecile does the like of this on an asset for ALL the community of Larne. In the name of God. Stop this madness now!!!

RT by @AlexKane221b: The updated ✅ LucidTalk (LT) 'Poll Tracker' ✅ of all of the 6 LT @BelTel quarterly NI representative 'Tracker' Polls since February 2024, and compared back to the NI Assembly election 2022 results... Note the trends!

https://nitter.poast.org/LucidTalk/status/1932456492927533219#m

Published: June 10, 2025 15:15

The updated ✅ LucidTalk (LT) 'Poll Tracker' ✅ of all of the 6 LT @BelTel quarterly NI representative 'Tracker' Polls since February 2024, and compared back to the NI Assembly election 2022 results... Note the trends!

RT by @AlexKane221b: More results from the ✅ The LT @BelTel Spring25 NI rep. 'Tracker' Poll (poll-period: 16th-19th May, 2,755 responses) ✅ Q7: Would you support legalisation of assisted dying in NI for terminally ill adults? - by Total NI results, & by Community/Religion... (a) TOTAL NI results

https://nitter.poast.org/LucidTalk/status/1932397217882452181#m

Published: June 10, 2025 11:19

More results from the ✅ The LT @BelTel Spring25 NI rep. 'Tracker' Poll (poll-period: 16th-19th May, 2,755 responses) ✅ Q7: Would you support legalisation of assisted dying in NI for terminally ill adults? - by Total NI results, & by Community/Religion... …

A fascinating book. That’s Bogart and Hepburn on the cover, during the filming of the African Queen. Second photo is James Braginton, the first Holmes in a British film (1914); and then H A Saintsbury, the second Holmes (1916).

https://nitter.poast.org/AlexKane221b/status/1932190909891837973#m

Published: June 9, 2025 21:39

A fascinating book. That’s Bogart and Hepburn on the cover, during the filming of the African Queen. Second photo is James Braginton, the first Holmes in a British film (1914); and then H A Saintsbury, the second Holmes (1916).

RT by @AlexKane221b: More results from the ✅ The LT @BelTel Spring25 NI rep. 'Tracker' Poll (poll-period: 16th-19th May, 2,755 responses) ✅ Q6: Should Belfast City Council permit 'Kneecap' to perform at Boucher Road in August? - by Total NI results, & political-party... (a) NI TOTAL Results...

https://nitter.poast.org/LucidTalk/status/1932100653217640681#m

Published: June 9, 2025 15:41

More results from the ✅ The LT @BelTel Spring25 NI rep. 'Tracker' Poll (poll-period: 16th-19th May, 2,755 responses) ✅ Q6: Should Belfast City Council permit 'Kneecap' to perform at Boucher Road in August? - by Total NI results, & political-party... (a)…

RT by @AlexKane221b: 'Political opinion' should not be an equality category, as it is Northern Ireland, uniquely. It was meant as a shorthand for 'unionist or nationalist' but the law was vague and the courts have had to expand it into an unworkable absurdity. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clygelkl75xo

https://nitter.poast.org/NewtonEmerson/status/1932000961737748732#m

Published: June 9, 2025 09:04

'Political opinion' should not be an equality category, as it is Northern Ireland, uniquely. It was meant as a shorthand for 'unionist or nationalist' but the law was vague and the courts have had to expand it into an unworkable absurdity.…

RT by @AlexKane221b: A V.Good Point @AlexKane221b Nothing’s Real, until Money goes into the Pot & can’t be pulled back out. Perhaps bigger question here is why is there so much “Delay” by Irish FFG Govt since 2016? Brexit was always going to trigger a Focus. It’s developing a Look to GFA of Deception

https://nitter.poast.org/sparpm/status/1931774882959839644#m

Published: June 8, 2025 18:06

A V.Good Point @AlexKane221b Nothing’s Real, until Money goes into the Pot & can’t be pulled back out. Perhaps bigger question here is why is there so much “Delay” by Irish FFG Govt since 2016? Brexit was always going to trigger a Focus. It’s developing a…

RT by @AlexKane221b: If we don’t hear from @naomi_long on Monday morning then I think that tells all that we need to know about the devolution and funding of policing and justice in Northern Ireland. This farce cannot continue for much longer. Why are we reneging on further development when we probably have the most empathetic @ChiefConPSNI ever? Instead of boxing him in with silence we need to ensure that we can move onto the next stage of Responsibility. @julianoneill @AllisonMorris1 @politicsIN

https://nitter.poast.org/GarethBurns18/status/1931665572007194817#m

Published: June 8, 2025 10:52

If we don’t hear from @naomi_long on Monday morning then I think that tells all that we need to know about the devolution and funding of policing and justice in Northern Ireland. This farce cannot continue for much longer. Why are we reneging on further…