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  1. tomydoom

    7 May 2022 "Sinn Fein calls for united Ireland debate after historic election win"

    You do know that the prior Taoiseach (prime minister of Ireland) is an openly gay brown man, right? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Varadkar?wprov=sfti1
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    7 May 2022 "Sinn Fein calls for united Ireland debate after historic election win"

    I live in Dublin, my impression is that there is very little enthusiasm for a united Ireland, amongst the middle classes. Nearly everyone I know seems to think it’s a good idea. The conversation usually goes along the lines of, “oh those 6 counties are ours and we want them back some day, but...
  3. tomydoom

    Government hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

    I saw one once in the drill shed in Ipperwash. It still had the new APC smell.
  4. tomydoom

    Force Protection failure in Greece: RCN ship vandalized

    I was going to guess Arnprior, but....
  5. tomydoom

    Navy working to increase enrollment and examine sailor workload

    I thought they considered that feature, not a bug. Some people pay good money for those things.
  6. tomydoom

    Irish vs Dutch Ancestry.ca: [Split from] The Truth About Army.ca

    The Irish did not care much for it, the last time 30k dutchmen arrived uninvited.
  7. tomydoom

    Irish vs Dutch Ancestry.ca: [Split from] The Truth About Army.ca

    2nd Generation Dutch Canadian, currently living in Ireland.
  8. tomydoom

    Irish vs Dutch Ancestry.ca: [Split from] The Truth About Army.ca

    ) I'm NOT! I just live here. :P
  9. tomydoom

    Irish vs Dutch Ancestry.ca: [Split from] The Truth About Army.ca

    Apparently Kiltartan Cross is a 2 hour 14 minute drive away, according to Google Maps.
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    Saint Patrick's Day

  11. tomydoom

    Irish vs Dutch Ancestry.ca: [Split from] The Truth About Army.ca

    You're just jealous that you're not Dutch... ;)
  12. tomydoom

    Government hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

    Prioritising a Quebec based source for organic fair trade peace mittens and water box thingies, I'm sure.
  13. tomydoom

    Government hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

    Less then Canada, I would assume, based on the Charts. But If I am reading the charts correctly, they also spend a good deal less on equipment per service member.
  14. tomydoom

    Government hints at boosting Canada’s military spending

    I am struck by the fact that Italy, which spends less than Canada , has carrier air groups and an amphib capability. Admittedly Italian shipyards are among the most modern in the world, but still..
  15. tomydoom

    Freedom Convoy protests [Split from All things 2019-nCoV]

    I have no idea what is going on inside Canadian retail banks, as I am based in Dublin. However, as I said, if the banks risk management department has determined that money laundering, terrorist financing, or sanction avoidance is likely to be occurring, they are legally obligated to take...
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    Freedom Convoy protests [Split from All things 2019-nCoV]

    I actually work for an international bank, I can attest to the above. We have to complete annual money laundering and sanctions compliance training. Failure to block and report suspected money laundering can result in action against the employee and the bank. These include, loss of job for...
  17. tomydoom

    Does element matter in a purple trade?

    I do have a cousin posted to Goose Bay, so...... your milage may vary. That said, if you like outdoors and winter activities, it's supposed to be fantastic.
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