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Slogger is a North Antrim retiree and latecomer to political discourse. I need to preface this wee article by stating that this is an entirely personal opinion based on personal experience of a long ...

Need a break from the political noise? This thread is for anything *but* politics — books, hobbies, film recs, you name it. Slugger O'Toole A general account used for the daily threads and other ...

It’s the weekend! Here you can post and discuss news stories, social media links, or whatever is on your mind. Slugger O'Toole A general account used for the daily threads and other things.

Here you can post and discuss news stories, social media links, or whatever is on your mind. Slugger O'Toole A general account used for the daily threads and other things.

For the past fortnight I have been ashamed to be Irish. The savage beating and humiliation of an Indian IT worker – only ...

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey recently wrote an opinion piece in the Guardian arguing that Britain should strengthen its ties with the EU opining: There are big prizes on offer if he does. Giving our ...