Frokosten dagen der på

Nesten ei uke etter den store dagen har nå bildene fra St. Patrickfestlighetene kommet meg i hende. Dessuten, som en person med respekt for de nasjonalesymboler, og med en utprega nasjonsbevist holdning til hva en uttrykker, markerer og framhever, var det nærmest en plikt til at en gjorde frokosten 18. mars til den mest nasjonsbeviste frokosten en har iløpet av et år. (Tross alt, langt flere "husker" dagen etter St Patrick betraktelig bedre enn St. Patrick-morgen. Kvelden derimot husker de færreste)

NO means: NO

55,6 %. Despite continuous demands for a renewed EU debate (read: a 3^rd referendum) from the pro-unionists and an enlarged Union: the people of Norway reject the so called European project with an even larger margin. A no means mostly, unless you are a part of the electorate of a member state within the union, NO. And, in the Norwegian case, this has been the opinion of a majority of the people since 2005. Why can’t this fact sink in within the ranks of the Labour Party and the Conservatives, bury this decade long feud and work with the parliamentary Union-sceptic minority within the framework of EFTA? This situation, where a majority of the party elites continues neglecting our legal veto right; continues the pressure to amend the constitution on the majority needed to cede sovereignty and the use of the party whip to implement any new EU directive is bloody useless. It’s just another reason to have contempt for Labour, Conservatives, Liberals (partly) and (just another reason) the Progressives. This is a serious democratic problem, and if the government don’t trust its own people when we voted against this in ’72 and ‘94, why should we trust them, if (may God forbid) we enter the Union, and they are the people to represent us? Why should Conservatives or Labour do a better job in Brussels facing the Union leadership on the other side of the table, if they are so damn afraid of disappointing them outside the Union? This is probably not the Zero Hour of the EU debate in Norway, but, and I hope, even though we during the next months risks to tarnish our postal system and put all our citizens under surveillance because some middle aged, suite dressed men in Brussels demanded it: this struggle should prove that it is people might make right, not the might of the resources held by 30,6 % on the top of the social hierarchy.

Happy Birthday, Sophia!

March 17th, is undoubted the Irish’s day, the 18th, however, is truly belonging to Sophia. And today, the person that gave life to Erika the Vamp, Lady Penelope, Kate, *blush* Islode...and Freya, of course, turns 30. 2009 has been a rather disappointing year for my favourite Brit, in terms of film appearances, but Sophia is still only 30, and potential like no other actresses I could name, so, Sophia; 2010 shall indeed become your year. In here address to the fans at sophiamyles.org she tells that’s she’s back in front of the camera (which I waited for since I bought Outlander in September), and what ells could I do than cross my fingers white and bite nails to my elbow? At least I hope to see her back on screen in something Hallam Foe-ish/Victorian-ish setting during the summer or autumn. Perhaps not too grown up, but, I kind of miss her. (It’s her birthday, I should be allowed to say such then) I’ll probably never meet her, never speak to her, or hug her, but I still adore her. And that will not change. It is some persons you really can’t explain the reason or depth in the way you look at a stranger, and Miss Myles is, I guess I could say, my own little (distance) crush. But, she makes me smile, that’s enough for me.

Happy birthday, and keep on shining.

XXX

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!

My friends; congratulations. Today, it's truely Ireland first, Ireland last, and Ireland above all. Let's dress up in an authentic Irish spirit, join the Diaspora, and bring the Guinness out! Everybody is a bit Irish today. And even though the time has past since I had my days at the Isle, I bring those days still with me. Escpecially today.

Go raibh maith agath,

Eirinn go Braugh

Btw: it's totaly (socialy) accepted to wear huge, green, unpractical lepperchauns hats today. But, not tomorrow!

Nytt fra Den (relativt) Demokratiske Folkerepublikken Korea

I en bulletin i dag rapporterer nordkoreanske Rodong Sinmun at "Folkerepublikkens Songunhær vil vise hverken nåde eller godvilje ovenfor angriperne". Dette i forbindelse med en amerikansk-sørkoreansk militærøvelse i området. Det heter seg videre at "Folkerepublikkens folk og forsvarspersonell, som setter sin nasjons verdighet og suverenitet over sine egne liv, virkelig skal lære de agressive amerikanske og sørkoreanske styrkene hvilken miserabel slutt de vil gå imøte dersom de våger å framprovosere en 2. Koreakrig".

Noen er litt mer direkte enn Jonas Gahr Støre i sine omtaler av omverdenen, og gjelder vel å sette ord på følelsene sine.

What the Hell did just happen?

OK, guys, normally I give a damn in football. However, as soon as anything concerning University College Dublin’s Blue Shirt Students (sic!), it’s something complete different. I know, it’s only the first matchday we have been through, however, how many times before have UCD been at the top of Eircom Leage, or made 3 goals in a single matc? Have no idea, probably never, but that’s history, now it is Airtricity Leage who’s the big Thing, and UCD is in the lead! Go Students!

OSCE TO COVER FRIDALEN POST-ELECTION

Bergen/Vienna (AP): A twelve men strong REACT squad surprised the former Dublin Correspondent at 4AM Thursday last. Due to his electoral ward, Fridalen 22 in the southern parts of Bergen, recently held its general election, and the Correspondent himself had up to several choices and determinations at his personal level, the Organization for Safety and Co-operation in Europe saw it necessary to certify the election’s free and fairness after accusations of election fraud and unusual high T-values. An encouraged Sinn Féin left Finnegan’s soon after.

The REACT (Rapid Expert Assistance and Co-operation Teams) questioned the Correspondent about several serious deviations, mainly on making up his personal choices. Following the OSCE election principles his choices where made during crowding, several rejections of opportunities and invalidation of ideas. The Correspondent unable to answer the team because of the NRK’s coverage of the Olympic Games was then left at his office as he refused to budge on any of the points made by the OSCE, stating that both the former Midland Correspondent, the Institute of Celto-Irish Affairs and “the guy at 326” were informed of the situation following the routines as expressed, described and illustrated in the Constitution. He then retreated to his tea.

The opposition, rather the potential opposition because of the flux in the parliamentary process, had addressed the OSCE in a paper with what they saw as serious fraud. The newly founded Vampyrrøsla, formerly known as the Vampire’s National Party led the meeting to address their concerns. The party leadership told the OSCE at their Party Office in a underworld-styled environment that they felt “slightly upset, and the decision of leaving us out a bit harsh and most unfortunate. We are against this intimidation”. On the question of their policies if the voters turned their way the General Secretary explained in a brief monologue “that’s not of your bloody concern, Daywalker. You see these fangs of mine? Huh, do you? We are going to turn those voters, bring order to the natural hierarchy, and reclaim both night and day, you, minion who dare to enter my Domain of Shaddows, will fear us! (A political advisor whispers to him) But we are fancying Vampire Rights though... reach a hand across community bounderies. And…vampire culture...stuff. We have made large contributions to the benefits of the Correspondent’s cultural life”. The Correspondent himself does not reject this fact.

Vampyrrøsla, was forced to change their name to New Norwegian following a ruling from the Election Commission, however, neither Sinn Féin (Irish) nor Vlaamse Liberalen (Belgian) or Parti bourgeois démocratique (Swiss) have been forced to do anything similar. The change of name did hence force a reprint of the ballot papers; however, the new papers did not reach the ballot booth in time for the Election Day, and effectively ended their participation. However, Vampyrrøsla’s main critique of the Election Day is the fact it was a DAY. No one from their underworld community, neither any of their candidates was able to reach the polling stations as the sun blocked the way. The Correspondent’s Office accepted, even endorsed, the roaring night life, but stated that such things as politics and elections had nothing past midnight to do. “The only election I accept whatsoever after midnight is those referendums who may be formed into a “yes” or a “no”, and following the EU principles a no is a delayed yes”, a emotional Correspondent addressed a by passer at Wesselstuen at 11PM Saturday last. This obstacle is looked at as one of the major oppressive tools used against the local vampire community, as the last years have given a rising identity for this gothic inspired minority, which could lead to a future representation. By now, however, the OSCE acknowledge, legitimating of this awaking tide and their incorporation in the social and political sphere is of utter importance. Any form of undead participation is highly unlikly.

The Election Committee have rejected the international efforts to push a re-election forward, as reports has shown possibilities for votes to the Vampyrrøsla (V) may become significant to push the majority in parliament, put two minor parties without representation and make 23PM to 4AM the best time of the day. Nobody have ever seen the vampires political platform, non of the governing parties nor opposition have any bonds to the party, and nobody have so far seen any reason for the party to exist. In a short comment a V candidate says “we have all the time in the world, we can wait, we are suckers! Uhm, wait…oh, well, you know what I’m trying to tell you”. So far the OSCE have placed a Mission to Fridalen with a 2 year mandate and free coffee/tea.

Sjølkritisk tankeeksperiment på Sydnesplassen!

Bergen: Kl 15.25 onsdag 10. februar gjennomførte Dublinkorrespondenten et utdanningsmessig radikalt tankeeksperiment utenfor UiBs kontroll. Det var en metafysisk doktrine som utløste dette oppsiktsvekkde opptrinnet.

Dublinkorrespondenten har i den senere tid blitt betraktelig mer intollerant, og skeptisk til akademias virke, og fikk følgelig opptil flere innsigelser iløpet av ukens filosofiforelesning. Det var et spørsmål fra salen vedrørende insentiver for økt produktivitet i differanseprinsippet som ga grobunn for opprøret da mann begynte å diskutere tankeeksperimentet "naturtilstanden: uten statens tilstedeværelse". En irritabel Dublinkorrespondent lot i frustrasjon over temaets eskalerende fjelltur pregede karakter et moteksperiment utformes: "Hvordan ville verden ha vært uten HF".

Konklusjonen ble todelt. 1) Bergen by ville få en ansiktsløftning, og 2) det ville bli få humanister igjen. Videre ville hverdagsfilosofien igjen ble forståelig, og en stor mengde irriterende individer ville ikke enger være tilgjengelig. Korrespondenten tok dog ut dissens på det sistnevnte punkte da han innså at han selv ville bli rammet av fraværet av HF da han per definisjon i inneværede Stortingsperiode er humanist, og bruker av HF sin kaffebar. Eksperimentet ble avsluttet ved at korrespondenten stilte seg kritisk til egen tilstedeværelse, og har bedt seg selv om utredning om egent verdigrunnlag.

Bilde over illustrerer lokaliseringen for tankeeksperimentet, men det skal understrekes at det er i rommene BAK treet, da korrespondenten ikke finner det formålstjenelig å følge med på forelesningene sine fra trær i februar måned.

Tilbakebetaling i Bergen.

Etter revisjon av de siste dagers utgifter kunne i går Dublinkorrespondenten bekrefte at det 22" Toshiba fjernsynsapparatet som han ervervet tordag var overpriset. Det innbetalte beløpet, pålydene kr 3.490, skulle egentlig ha vært kr 2.999. Mellomlegget, kr 491, ble ved 1830-tiden refundert av vakthavende på Wergeland med en oppriktig unskyldning. Den nyvunnene handlekraften tilegnes hybelnaboen på 326.

FrP i førersetet

Bergen (NRK Hordaland): Den politiske situasjonen ved Dublinkorrespondentens kontor i Fridalen er atter under kontroll. Etter en hektisk uke med nyvalg, opptøyer, dårlig brøyta fortau og forsovelser har Fremskrittspartiet tatt ledelsen og legger nå føringer for livet i Fridalen. Tegn til forbedring.

Etter at en lokal konsulent i Pahr-rapporten i kraftige ordelag bemerket den sittende SV/VL-regjeringens inkompetanse oppstod det en spontan regjeringskrise. Regjeringspartner Vlaamse Liberalen gikk etter at stemmene ble opptalt i oppløsning. Dette mye grunnet partiets mislykkede program for å få Norge inn i EU. I seg selv klarte partiet å fullføre denne delen av programmet, men da EU valgte å kaste Norge ut etter 3 dagers medlemskap i desember, var det ingen nåde fra elektoriatets side forrige lørdag.

Allerede kort tid etter at den nye FrP-administrasjonen inntok sine respektive plasser i regjeringskontoret, og en hissig Sinn Féin delegasjon skuffet trakk inn på Finnegan's, ble de første tegnene til forbedring observert. Lokalene til Dublinkorrespondenten har i rekordfart blitt utsatt for omfattende moderisering, forbruket har økt m,ed drøye 780 % på fire dager, og et femsifret beløp har blitt innvestert i utdanning. Allerede mandag forbedret de internasjonale forbindelsene seg da Dublin kalte opp Kontoret for å høre om en ny ekspedisjon var i emning.

Det er første gang siden 2005 at de borgelige sitter med makten på Kontoret, og dette ble feiret med omfattende liberalisering i alkoholpolitikken i forbindelse med Kvarterets åpning. Ingen er sålangt fysisk skadet.