A reader on our Facebook page has contributed a posting which from start to end states: “IRA”. Others in the ‘left wing’ have commented to us in a similar way; about the need for revolution. We offer the following comment which might be of some interest. Who are the revolutionaries? Traditionally they are [...]
Let us lay claim to Our Democracy!
August 30, 2010
We went to a small meeting recently to hear about an idea that will empower the people of this country – and indeed might apply in any country. There is a new (as yet unregistered) political party, Direct Democracy Ireland (DDI), which seeks members and eventually electoral support and they spoke about “giving” the people power, [...]
Responding to our own conscience and consciousness.
August 14, 2010
It is 12 months since thefuture Initiative took its first steps here, on the world-wide-web, responding to the crisis facing Ireland and all of humanity. This has placed us onto ‘the fringe’ of discussion taking place regarding the question of Ireland’s future, a discussion engaging nearly the entire population. We are learning from this discussion, and [...]
Lined up to announce the great achievement
July 28, 2010
Monday gave us the spectacle of our esteemed leaders lining up in the manner of some great occasion of state – bringing out all the heads – to tell us some important news. One would be forgiven for thinking that the revised National Development Plan (NDP) capital expenditure budget was a great achievement. More bang [...]
Our economy is crippled – but there’s no shortage of support for finance capital.
July 15, 2010
This week An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, is in the United States to visit Wall Street and it’s leaders – he must think economic salvation lies with American investors … so they need to be looked after. He promised them €250 million over the next 3 years if they will match that figure and locate enterprise [...]
Support the struggle of the Palestinian People!
July 10, 2010
thefuture Initiative calls on all democratic and freedom loving people to support the struggle of the Palestinian people. This page is will carry regular notices supporting the campaign activity: Boycott Israeli Products – demo and march (Sat, 28th August 2010 in Cork) Daunt Square (junction of Patrick Street and Grand Parade) 1:00 PM Boycott Israeli [...]
Support rally for dismissed Connolly Shoes workers
July 9, 2010
thefuture Initiative would like to ask all fair minded people to support the Connolly Shoes workers in their fight for decent working conditions. The rally takes place at Connolly Footwear, 2 Quinsboro Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, at 1:00 p.m. Friday, 9 July 2010. Mandate Trade Union is hosting a support rally for four of their members [...]
For what died the sons of Róisín?
April 2, 2010
Leader of the Easter Rising 1916 Pádraig Mac Piarais, born 10 November 1879, executed 3 May 1916. Together he and James Connolly united the patriotic movement with that of the working class, the resolution of whose interests remains inter-dependant. “The cause of labour is the cause of Ireland, the cause of Ireland is the cause [...]
An interesting world outlook …
January 5, 2010
The following is something we came accross on reading the book “How the steel was tempered”, it’s message is thought provoking and maybe puts life in perspective. “Man’s dearest possession is life. It is given to him but once, and he must live it so as to feel no torturing regrets for wasted years, never [...]
What should the working class demand in the face of this economic crisis?
November 4, 2009
Download a .PDF image of the published A4 leaflet here… Cutbacks.pdf (includes additional items) The original publication included the words of ’Be Moderate’/’We only want the Earth’ by James Connolly, they are available here. First thing is to demand a solution which serves the people’s interests, and then, those with responsibility must be called to account for [...]
It’s a YES vote on the Lisbon Treaty, with a 2 to 1 majority.
October 5, 2009
The people have voted in favour of the Lisbon Treaty, we must consider why? Why, at the request of the cartel parties and other vested interests, have the people reversed their earlier decision? Why are voters listening to those politicians and representative of big business when this same cartel are the ones pushing through the [...]
No to bailouts for the bankers and developers!
September 21, 2009
Section of the march against NAMA on O’Connell Street, Dublin, September 12th 2009. NO TO NAMA – NOT ONE CENT IN CUTBACKS! On September 12th the Irish People’s Union organised a successful protest against government plans to ‘rescue’ the Banking sector at the expense of ordinary Irish people. Other protests have followed throughout the country, [...]
Votáil i gcoinne Liospóin! Vote NO to Lisbon!
September 5, 2009
thefuture Initiative issued an A4 leaflet on 3rd Sept., for distribution in Cork, Waterford and Dublin as part of the campaign for a NO Vote The articles are re-produced in this news blog and a .PDF of the flyer can be downloaded here… lisbon_treaty.pdf In the coming week we expect to erect serveral hundred posters We have reproduced [...]
Behind the talk, what do they really want?
September 4, 2009
Vote No to the Lisbon Treaty! The fundamental aim of the Lisbon Treaty is to provide the legal basis for expanding the remit of the EU from being purely an economic block into a political one as well … with it’s own military base to back it up. There’s no use being a big [...]
We are already involved with military actions that are not led by the United Nations
September 3, 2009
Using the now common “UN approval” endorsement, rather than direct UN leadership, our government has committed large resources and personnel to EU and NATO led military missions. As at July 2008 these included over 780 Irish Army personnel … EU led military missions: EUFOR (Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina), EUFOR TCHAD/RCA Operation in CHAD [...]
Lisbon Treaty is a plan to deceive people and deny democracy
September 2, 2009
The following comments show the thinking behind the original EU Constitution and it’s re-drafting as the Lisbon Treaty – after it became clear that it wouldn’t be supported by the peoples of Europe … This article first appeared on a printed A4 flyer, a .PDF copy is available for download here… lisbon_treaty.pdf ”Are we all clear that [...]
Support the anti-NAMA Protests in Cork & Dublin
August 25, 2009
Where : St. Patrick’s Bridge, Cork City. When : 3.00 PM Saturday 19th September 2009 Organised by the ‘Cork United Alliance Against The Cuts’ Where : Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. When : 1.00 PM Saturday 19th September 2009 Organised by the United Alliance Against Cuts Where : Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. When : 2.00 PM Saturday 12th September 2009 [...]
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