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23 Jun

Are they thinking what he is thinking?

An article about Tom Hayes seen on eureferendum.blogspot.com

It was then that Fine Gael MP, Tom Hayes, asked why it was necessary to amend the constitution in order to ratify the treaty – whence the only explanation that he got from government spokesmen was that the Attorney General said so. ... Continue reading »

18 May

Broadband needed now, and Minister sets up talking shop costing …

An article about Tom Hayes seen on tomhayes.ie/blog

In a speech to the Dáil this week, Deputy Tom Hayes pushed how broadband improvements are essential for Ireland’s economic future and are being neglected. After hearing that ECTA yesterday put Ireland 12th out of 15 European countries ... Continue reading »

Dispelling the Myths regarding the Lisbon Treaty

An article about Tom Hayes seen on tomhayes.ie/blog

1. The Treaty will Raise Taxes Contrary to what some would have us believe, the Reform Treaty does not provide a mechanism that will force Ireland to abandon its unique tax regime. This Treaty does not bring tax policy within the ... Continue reading »

25 May 2007

Tipperary

Seen on Irish Election

Tipperary Writes Simon of The Dossing Times on May 25th, 2007 Read More: Tipperary South, Tipperary North Lowry (Ind) 27.8% Smith (FF) 19.7% Hoctor (FF) 18% Ryan (ind) No word Coonan (FG) No word Kathleen O’Meara (Lab) 10.1% Seamie Morris (SF) no word South Tom Hayes (FG) 22% Mattie McGrath (FF) 20% Dr Martin Mansergh (FF) 16... Continue reading »

18 May 2007

2007: The election post

Seen on Atomictumor

Well, I’ve been putting it off, and putting it off, but this little voice in my head kept saying “Dude, do it. Totally do it. You know you’ll hate yourself if you don’t do it…” SO, in the spirit of the great election posts of the past, I hereby present the all-new 2007 Atomictumor Wicked Awesome Oak Ridge Election Bonanza Spectacular!!!... Continue reading »

09 Aug 2006

Bush Administration Seeks Changes to War Crimes…

Seen on Colorado Coalition for Human Rights

From the Washington Post: The Bush administration has drafted amendments to a war crimes law that would eliminate the risk of prosecution for political appointees, CIA officers and former military personnel for humiliating or degrading war prisoners, according to U.S. officials and a copy of the amendments. Officials say the amendments would... Continue reading »


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