Lyra McKee’s Murder Merely Proves That the Troubles Are Not Behind Us

April 26, 2019 on Current Affairs, Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Ingeborg van Teeseling

Lyra McKee’s Murder Merely Proves That the Troubles Are Not Behind Us

April 26, 2019 on Current Affairs, Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Ingeborg van Teeseling

The murder of journalist Lyra McKee sends an obvious message. The troubled Northern Ireland of yore hasn’t left – it is here to stay.

The Brexit Deadline Has Passed … So What Happens Now?

April 3, 2019 on Featured, Op-eds, Politics by Trisha De Borchgrave

Well, we’ve passed the deadline set for Brexit with no deal in sight. So, what options are left on the table, and where do they go from here?

Brexit, Catalonia, Who Next?

November 11, 2017 on Featured, My take on ..., Politics, Residents by Trisha De Borchgrave

After a study discovered that 75% of people no longer trusted their government, the next Brexit is a “when” not an “if.”

Macron Just Stale Vanilla in France’s Boulangerie

May 2, 2017 on Featured, Op-eds, Politics by Nicholas Harrington

On the surface, it looks like Macron winning the French election over Le Pen is a victory for logic over populism. However, underneath the frosting? The same stale flavor exists.

Blair-xit: When a Politician Falls by His Sword, He Should Retire His Public Persona

February 22, 2017 on Featured, Politics, Residents by Trisha De Borchgrave

Last week, Tony Blair took it upon himself to change the minds of those who voted for Brexit. As he is one of those responsible for circumstances that enabled the vote, perhaps he should quietly slip to the background.

Yes, Donald Trump, This Is Brexit

November 19, 2016 on Featured, Op-eds, Politics by Trisha De Borchgrave

The winning vote for a Donald Trump Presidency has seen cries that democracy has failed and strong rejection from those opposed. It seems that nothing was learned from Brexit, right?

2016: The Best of Times > The Worst of Times

November 15, 2016 on Featured, My take on ..., Residents by Matthew Reddin

The general consensus is that 2016 can eat a bag of dicks. So, let’s savor other fruits before we apathetically return to the bag for 2017 …

I Saw the News Today: Trump Tax-Return Release, Brexit Date Set (sort of), Man Drinks from Shoe

October 4, 2016 on Current Affairs, Featured, Residents by TBS News Desk

Some of Trump’s tax return was leaked, Brexit meant Brexit, and Daniel Ricciardo drank from a shoe (please stop, Daniel).

I Saw the News Today: Musk Goes to Mars, Growth Lowest since GFO, Prez Debate Hangover

September 28, 2016 on Current Affairs, Featured, Residents by TBS News Desk

Elon Musk is sending us all to Mars, which is great because our growth is the lowest it’s been since the GFO, and the Prez debate continues to make no sense.

I Saw the News Today: David Cameron Quits, Daniel Radcliffe’s Return, Escobar Ripped Off

September 13, 2016 on Current Affairs, Featured, Residents by TBS News Desk

David Cameron quit (again), Daniel Radcliffe may be Potter once more, and a record number of people decided not to pay for Narcos.