@JohnMurphy51 Just another sinister version of ‘for the greater good’ which should send shivers down anyone’s spine . I lost a friendship because he uttered those words during 2020 . Never seen him since

@DerylLynn When someone trots out that phrase you can safely conclude that the 'greater good' is in their interests and very few others. Oh, and you can also conclude that they're an idiot.

@JohnMurphy51 It isn't a lie to withold some information until the Gardai had a chance to start their investigation, cool things down... We didn't get a name, address, history, family ... all of that would take time.. The only bit that couldn't wait til the heat was off was...nationality..

@KitMurray The only usual restriction on giving details of a suspect before being charged is publishing a name and address.

@JohnMurphy51 Who did this? I missed it

@Declan1907 The Chu woman that was Lord Mayer, no less, of the city of Dublin.

@JohnMurphy51 Of course she did, that’s what they’ve been getting away with for ever. Remember “pirate” radio i.e. freedom to listen to alternative music, that they tried to shut down?

@qstnvrythng_ Yes I do. Radio Caroline that broadcast from a ship anchored offshore I believe.

@JohnMurphy51 Didn’t see the clip being referred to, but have to ask was the suggestion Active=Lie to the public, or Passive=Don’t prioritise certain facts. No media gives 100% of facts on any story, so decisions are made about priority and interest, in every story.

@Kevmacd I did see the clip and the inference was that a journalist should manipulate the known facts to benefit a specific cause (hers) in the interest of 'the common good'. In other words lying by omission.

@JohnMurphy51 They sure did and it sums up all that is wrong with Ireland 🇮🇪

@JohnMurphy51 We're at the point now where the secrecy is fuelling suspicion of the government, rumours they've been so lax, they've resorted to criminal behaviour to cover their tracks.

@JohnMurphy51 Mate these days all I see is red flags, literally She attended that counter protest also

@JohnMurphy51 No…you got it wrong

@JohnMurphy51 For the greater good would be if the shower in the Dail resigned

@JohnMurphy51 I support that.

@JohnMurphy51 It is probably now the law that makes it impossible to tell the truth when it goes against the narrative ... Orwellian

@JohnMurphy51 Yes! Most people are…. Unfortunately!

@JohnMurphy51 Every news outlet "doctors" news its called editing. Whatever side your on Gript vs RTE both edit & both frame events a certain way, use language a certain way. Being able to read, critically analyse & understand news is perhaps more important

@JohnMurphy51 Just following green party policy