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Ben_Scallan
Posted - September 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Saved - September 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM

@Ben_Scallan - Ben Scallan 🇮🇪

Flashback to Jimmy Kimmel laughing about Donald Trump being banned from all social media platforms, and joking about conservative apps being taken offline: "All over the internet, [conservatives] are screaming about being silenced. They won't be silent about being silenced." https://t.co/SzVku8DsE6

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Trump has been suspended from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and even Snapchat. But don't worry, mister president, there are still plenty of apps you do have access to. You still have Spotify to drown out the sound of millions of people cheering as you leave. You still have Petfinder since you're on the outs with Mike Pence. You have Cameo, which will soon be your primary source of income. Not only did Trump get banned from Twitter, Google, Apple, and Amazon removed the Parler app from their platforms. Parler is where all the right wingers gather to post Q and nonsense and misspell the word Parler, and no one was more upset about Parler going away than a sneaky little congressman named Devin. Speaker 1: 'But it's more than just the financial aspect to that. Republicans have no way to communicate. I have 3,000,000 followers on Parler. Tonight, I will no longer be able to communicate with those people.' Speaker 0: 'Trumpers are complaining bitterly that they're being silenced. They won't shut up about being silenced.' They won't be silent about being silenced.
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Speaker 0: Trump has been suspended from Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and even Snapchat. But don't worry, mister president, there are still plenty of apps you do have access to. You still have Spotify to drown out the sound of millions of people cheering as you leave. You still have Petfinder since you're on the outs with Mike Pence. You have Cameo, which will soon be your primary source of income. You can still play Among Us, a game where everyone accuses each other of being against them. You'd love it. You could play Pokemon Go, you and Donnie junior can hunt Pikachus together. And when no one else wants you, don't forget there's always your old friend, the Domino's pizza tracker. Not only did Trump get banned from Twitter, Google, Apple, and Amazon removed the Parler app from their platforms. Parler is where all the right wingers gather to post Q and nonsense and misspell the word Parler, and no one was more upset about Parler going away than a sneaky little congressman named Devin. Speaker 1: But it's more than just the financial aspect to that. Republicans have no way to communicate. I have 3,000,000 followers on Parler. Tonight, I will no longer be able to communicate with those people. Speaker 0: I mean, other than being on Fox News right now. Why does Devin Nunes always look like somebody knocked his ice cream out of his hand? Trumpers are complaining bitterly that they're being silenced. They in fact, they won't shut up about being silenced. On their three propaganda TV networks, on a thousand conservative radio shows all over the Internet, they are screaming about being silenced. They won't be silent about being silenced.
Ben_Scallan
Posted - December 12, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Saved - December 12, 2023 at 2:15 PM

@Ben_Scallan - Ben Scallan 🇮🇪

In September 2014, referring to immigration, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said "we do not have limitless resources," and that "we simply cannot" expect to "provide for the vast number of economic migrants who seek a better life." "It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise," he added. https://t.co/JaVXqGRIOj

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We will continue to fulfill our international duty to protect, but we have limited resources. We cannot have an immigration policy that makes us vulnerable to those who profit from human suffering, nor can we support the large number of economic migrants seeking a better life. It would be dishonest to pretend otherwise or offer simple solutions to the complex and challenging public policy issues that European governments are currently struggling with.
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Speaker 0: We will, of course, continue to honor our solemn international duty in the area of protection. However, we do not have limitless resources, and we simply cannot operate an immigration policy, which leaves us open to being targeted by those who trade in human misery no more than we are in position to provide for the vast number of economic migrants to seek a better life. It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise or to offer simplistic solutions to what are truly complex and difficult issues of public policy which governments all over Europe are struggling to grapple with.
Ben_Scallan
Posted - December 7, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Saved - December 7, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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Irish Justice Minister defines "far-right" as anti-government, anti-state, anti-immigration, and anti-women's rights. However, this definition overlooks complexities. Leftwing anarchists and Communist regimes can also be anti-government. Immigration restrictions aren't exclusive to the Right, and countries like China have violated women's rights. Politicians often label anything unpleasant as "rightwing." Definitions should consider nuances and avoid oversimplification.

@Ben_Scallan - Ben Scallan 🇮🇪

Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee is asked for her personal definition of what "far-right" means. She said it means someone who is "anti-government, anti-state, anti-immigration and anti-women’s rights." There are many issues here, including (but not limited to): - "Anti-government and anti-state" would also apply to Leftwing anarchists and "Antifa" types. - "Anti-immigration" would include Communist countries like modern China and the Soviet Union. Try illegally immigrate to Russia in 1970 and see what happens to you - you'd be lucky to not get tortured and deported. Immigration restriction is not uniquely a feature of the Right, and plenty of Leftwing countries have extremely strict immigration policies. - "Anti-women's rights" would also apply to countries like China, where women were given forced abortions and sterilisations under the one-child policy. If your definition of "far-right" includes Antifa, the Soviet Union and the Chinese Communist Party, it may not be a great definition.

@Ben_Scallan - Ben Scallan 🇮🇪

I think for most politicians, "rightwing" just means "bad and mean." Anything yucky or unpleasant is rightwing, anything nice is "leftwing" or "progressive." For example, Skittles are progressive, because they taste nice, while stubbing your toe is "far-right" because it's sore.

griptmedia
Posted - August 25, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Saved - August 27, 2023 at 3:25 AM
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In a Twitter conversation, @Ben_Scallan questions Ireland's Media Minister about the EU's Digital Services Act. @elonmusk asks about the next election in Ireland. Various users express concerns about elections, media manipulation, and freedom of expression. The conversation also touches on local council elections, refugees voting, and the need for independent media. The summary highlights the discussion's focus on censorship, elections, and media control in Ireland.

@griptmedia - gript

"Can't answer a simple question, when you're literally regulating truth itself": In a slightly heated exchange, @Ben_Scallan questions Ireland's Media Minister Catherine Martin about the EU's Digital Services Act, which aims to censor alleged "misinformation" online. #gript

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The EU Digital Services Act and the government's electoral commission will regulate misinformation on social media platforms. The speaker believes it is important for Ireland and that the establishment of a regulator will protect children from harmful online content. When asked about the government and state institutions deciding what is true, the speaker emphasizes the value of reliable information and public service broadcasting. They welcome the appointment of a digital services commissioner. However, when pressed further, the speaker fails to directly answer whether it is right for the government to regulate truth. The interviewer criticizes the lack of a clear response and questions the minister's ability to regulate truth effectively.
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Speaker 0: Minister, as you know today, the EU Digital Services Act came into effect which will attempt to regulate so called misinformation on social media platforms, and your own government's electoral commission will fulfill a similar role nationally. So is it not dangerous for democracy that powerful state institutions will get to decide what is and isn't true? Speaker 1: I think this is actually the a very important development, for Ireland. So while the the European Commission, you know, leads on implementation and and and enforcement. You know, it provides the member states to to establish to Of establishment, you know, to share responsibility depending on the circumstances or any particular situation. I think what we've done with Commissions, Niemann, and and setting that up as a regulator, will will protect children, most mostly. That's the priority, children, from harmful content online, and Hi. I I welcome this today. Speaker 0: Sure. But I'm asking about the misinformation side of it specifically. Whatever about child protection, that's a whole separate issue. I mean, is it right for government and state institutions to be able to say what is and isn't true. Speaker 1: Look. I we we have, when it comes to misinformation, It's actually it would point to the the whole value of public service broadcasting and why we need, reliable, information. And I think under the the DSA, you'll see that every state will designate a body to to the the DSC, and we have that, person, And that was John Evans was appointed as a digital services commissioner in Anko Mishun, and and I I welcome the development. Speaker 0: But I'm sorry. That's that's not an answer to the question. I'm asking you, do you think it's right and healthy for democracy for the government and the states to be able to decide what is and isn't true. Is have you have you done any assessments, for example, to make sure that these regulations aren't abused or or overused? Speaker 1: I I think everything that that we see in misinformation, anything that can prevent misinformation is to be welcomed. Speaker 0: So so you haven't done any assessment then to ensure that the Speaker 1: The DSA would would would, would lie with, minister Kavni's department, but lies with me. Speaker 0: Minister in relation. Sir, minister, just on the Digital Services Act again, is it is it really good enough that you you felt to answer the question earlier about whether or not it's acceptable for the state to, regulate information that people are allowed to say and decide what is true or false. Is is should people be encouraged by the fact that the minister can't answer a simple question when we're literally regulating truth itself. Speaker 1: Quite clear on the need to tackle misinformation. And, actually, everything that we're do dealing with now, it Points to the value of public service broadcasting and the immense, valuable role it played. None none Speaker 0: of this has anything to do with the question of us. None none of this has anything to your question about. You have not.

@elonmusk - Elon Musk

@griptmedia @Ben_Scallan When is the next election in Ireland?

@Pinaworld1 - Pinaworldᴺᶠᵀ🇮🇹

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@Pinaworld1 - Pinaworldᴺᶠᵀ🇮🇹

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@Ben_Scallan - Ben Scallan 🇮🇪

@elonmusk @griptmedia Local council elections are next year, general election likely in Spring of 2025.

@CryptoDavio - Davio

@Ben_Scallan @elonmusk @griptmedia Local elections where refugees that are supposed to be staying temporarily get to vote on the future of Ireland. But that's a whole different issue.

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@stevenmackeyman - Steven Mackey

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Ummm you can’t really have elections without information. The appearance of elections will remain.

@RTETakingLs - RTE Taking L's

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Not soon enough!

@Pinaworld1 - Pinaworldᴺᶠᵀ🇮🇹

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@Pinaworld1 - Pinaworldᴺᶠᵀ🇮🇹

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@AudreyCRoberts_ - Audrey Roberts

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Huge. Keep calling attention Elon, Ireland needs the global spotlight shined on these issues.

@BrentNally - Brent Nally

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Tomorrow would be too long to wait…🙄

@Niall_Boylan - Niall Boylan

This has been going on in Ireland for years. I am possibly the only conservative voice left on Irish radio. On my own podcast and national radio show I have talked about how the government are manipulating media to accuse anybody who questions them as right wing as a way of insulting and silencing them. During Covid our own government paid a private company monthly to monitor social media and report back with names of all those who disagreed with government policy. Ex-Twitter policy advisors were directly involved in the private company. Twitter Verification was automatically denied to anybody who was not on the government’s side or the left. We were shadow banned, ghost banned, suspended and much more. If you want more information regarding the reports I can share these with you. Ireland is now set to sign into law one of the most Orwellian pieces of legislation that will destroy freedom of expression. Twitters (X) EU headquarters has never had #TwitterFiles type investigation but I really believe the last few years may need thorough examination. Our next elections will be fought online and those dissenting voices will be silenced again. I will be speaking about this with @shellenberger and others in Dublin next month. You should join us on the night .@elonmusk

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@HattulaJoy - Joy Hattula

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Hopefully soon

@mferws - Fīzz🧃

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan 2 years

@SaranRMadesh - TESLARAN

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Yeah not sure Elon

@ThoughtsToby - Toby

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan 2024 local elections 2025 for general elections.

@Old_SchoolEddie - Old School Eddie

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Seriously!

@The_EVGuy - The EV Guy

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Who knows all we do is party !!!

@ecoscientist22 - Natasha Allen

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan The DSA is pointless unless it aims to also regulate the big media giants and prevent them from spreading “misinformation”. For it’s those who are the most dangerous when affiliated with a governing body.

@mferws - Fīzz🧃

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan When ??

@neokr16 - Joe 🦇🔊

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan In time to stifle

@RTETakingLs - RTE Taking L's

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan The problem is the largest opposition party are now woke and socialist and align with the government on most issues.

@TexasHHSC - Texas HHSC

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@franklymcc - FranklyMcCaughey

@elonmusk @Ben_Scallan @griptmedia There is no opposition in Ireland

@Jazziette - Jazziette Devereaux

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Do they have elections?

@Glifphy - Glifphy

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Next year

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@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan 🙏

@Pearl_E1981 - optima subprima

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan 👀

@zoealannahbates - Zoe Alannah

@elonmusk @griptmedia It can’t come quick enough

@Being_Skysharma - Aakash Sharma 𝕏

@zoealannahbates @elonmusk @griptmedia They should appoint me as the next president 😁😊😭🥰

@positive0027 - George 💎

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan 🔥

@DOGEisInevitabl - ÐOGE ETF

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Idk 🤷‍♀️

@TexasHHSC - Texas HHSC

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@JordiKennedy - Jordan Kennedy

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Elon will you build a factory in Roscommon? Give the people what they want 😂

@david_kleriga - David Kleriga

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Why is it so common for these political leaders, when pressed to answer a question, to say "I've already answered it"... Um, no you haven't, that's why we keep asking The answer is "no, democracy, and state censorship are not compatible"

@GXantheas - George Xantheas

A future election will change nothing. EU is an economic prison. No escape for Ireland or any nation that bought in to the Euro. What nation names their money after "themselves". EU already showed they care about the exchange value of the Euro > than the life or future of Europeans.

@MimCotton - Miriam "Karen" Cotton

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Mr Musk, what does @lindayaX mean by #LawfulButAwful ? PS @Niall_Boylan is right - there needs to be a thorough investigation of the management of Irish Twitter over the last number of years.

@YadiraVargasTi1 - Yadira Vargas Tirado

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan I hope soon

@pl0t_sickens - ThePlotSickens

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan

@pasteech - Restitutor Orbis

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan On or before March 2025 (General election)

@Mick_O_Keeffe - MichaeloKeeffe

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Elections are largely pantomime in Ireland. Our current Taoiseach wasn't elected until the 5th count and received less than 9,000 first preference votes in a country of 5 million people. https://www.irishtimes.com/election2020/dublin-west

Dublin West constituency | The Irish Times Dublin West Dáil Constituency - Seats: 4. Full election 2020 results including all the counts and a constituency profile from The Irish Times irishtimes.com

@MatthewJshow - MatthewJshow

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Elon, I'm visiting Ireland next month. I will get to the bottom of this nonsense.

@SeanDubIreland - Dáil Fox News

@MatthewJshow @elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Gimme a shout Ill@take you to a ballad session that you never believed was possible

@TexasHHSC - Texas HHSC

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@eric_nelligan - Eric Nelligan

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Local and European elections in June 2024 General election late 2024 or early 2025

@edmcgrath - Edward McGrath

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Not soon enough

@hermannkelly - Hermann Kelly

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan European Parliament election in Ireland Thu, 6 – Sun, 9 Jun 2024. The Irish Freedom Party will contest the 3 constituencies. @IrexitFreedom.

@hermannkelly - Hermann Kelly

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan @IrexitFreedom Local elections are at the same time. Ie June 24. This is when non-Irish citizens encouraged by Govt, vote in Irish elections.

@SeamusMacintosh - SMac

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan It will be a fix no matter what way you paint it

@Mick_O_Keeffe - MichaeloKeeffe

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Now that's a whole other issue I'm afraid 😂 https://www.unhcr.org/news/ireland-grants-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-right-vote

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. unhcr.org

@DavidWall_ - David Wall

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan This is communism !

@ChrisjHowerton - pdub's friend

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Aren’t we obligated after watching that to start putting “elections” in quotes?

@franklymcc - FranklyMcCaughey

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@Elle98759673 - Elle 🇮🇪💙💚

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Next year is Local Elections, and the powers that shouldn't be, are saying Non Nationals who have just entered our country can vote in them...👎 2025 for General Elections..... 🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪💚🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

@ColmanOfGuaire - Benburb93

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan I would respectfully urge you to fund some independent media in Ireland. Even by the standards of most western nations, our mainstream media is unbelievably uniform - I honestly doubt if even old Soviet media were as servile to the ruling regime.

@lorraine_truth - Lorraine🇮🇪🧠💭🦖

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan It can't come soon enough @elonmusk the people are calling out for it!

@bghr23 - bg

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Not very long after you release all the Twitter files relating to Ireland. 🫡Go raibh maith agat. (Thank you)

@TomOHanlon17 - Tom O’Hanlon

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan Check out the only political party in the Irish parliament actively resisting this drift towards authoritarianism in Ireland, AONTÚ @AontuIE

@germarykelly - Geraldine Kelly

@elonmusk @griptmedia @Ben_Scallan March 2025, they'll have Ireland replanted and destroyed by then. All main parties colluding with each other, state sponsored tv, most news outlets owned by same people. Gardai (police) have deserted the Irish people. Lots of Irish oblivious to the danger. #IrelandisFull

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