Lillian Griffin

Admissions Officer, Munster Technological University Cork

[Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 @jurgen_nauditt]

Trump and his team used the entire spectrum of abusive tactics: gaslighting, victim blaming, forced gratitude, manipulation.

And it wasn't just what we all felt through our screens, ChatGPT came to these conclusions.

Analysis through AI shows the following key points:

— Blaming the victim for their situation:
“You allowed yourself to be in a very bad position” — this is a classic phrase of an abuser, Trump says to Zelensky. Blaming the victim for suffering, and also blaming them for Russia occupying you and killing your people.

— Pressure and forced “gratitude”:
Toxic Vance demands that Zelensky say “thank you” — this is a terrible technique, forcing the victim to thank for the help that she desperately needs. Then such toxic people accuse her of ungratefulness if she tries to defend her rights.

— Manipulation of the concept of “peace”:
Trump declares that Zelensky “is not ready for peace.” But by this he means the capitulation of Ukraine. This is a typical manipulation - replacing the concept of “just peace” with the concept of “surrender.”

— Refusal to recognize the reality of war:
Trump constantly says that Zelensky has no cards, that without us you have no cards. This is another trick of the abuser - to devalue the efforts of the victim, claiming that she is powerless without the mercy of a “savior.”

— Devaluation of the victims of war:
“If you have a ceasefire, you have to accept it so that the bullets stop flying and your people stop dying.” But Trump ignores that a ceasefire without guarantees is just a respite for Russia to regroup and strike again.

— Dominance tactics:
Trump constantly interrupts, does not let Zelensky speak. He says: “No, no, you said it anyway.” This is a deliberate use of psychological pressure to establish a hierarchy where Zelensky is a subordinate.

— Coercion to surrender under the guise of “diplomacy”:
Vance claims that “the path to peace lies through diplomacy.” This is a classic tactic when the aggressor is given the opportunity to continue his aggression without resistance.

— Projection and substitution of concepts:
Trump declares: “You are playing with the lives of millions of people.” But this is exactly what he does, shifting the responsibility to Zelensky.

— Creating the illusion that Zelensky owes America something:
The US is indeed helping Ukraine, but providing this assistance in the form of “you are obliged to obey, otherwise you will receive nothing” is a form of financial and military coercion, not partnership.

— Devaluation of Ukrainian resistance:
Trump declares that “if it were not for our weapons, this war would have been over in two weeks.” This is an attempt to completely erase the merits of Ukrainians and present them as completely dependent on the USA.

You have now seen classic dirty tricks from people who are not naturally endowed with empathy. They do not know how to "get into position" and "stand in place". They only see their own benefit and "greatness". They are not interested in Ukrainian tears and even less so in Ukrainian freedom. This is global abuse. Those who have encountered this in their personal lives will understand - you cannot stay there, because you will lose yourself. Only move uphill!

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

What just happened in the oval office was a planned ambush, designed to help a brutal Russian dictator and hurt America's security.

Trump has become Putin's lapdog, and America's global power is hemorrhaging as America sides with dictators over democracy. What an embarrassment.

[Áine Ní Shé @Aine_Ni_She]

@DeeGoggin brings 25 yrs of RPL @MTU_ie to life at @RPL_Irl Conference - responsibility of all staff, but a range of supports available so that learner is at centre

[RPL_Irl @RPL_Irl]

Dr Ciara Staunton delivered the opening presentation discussing RPL project achievements. 

Referring to RPL learner number s:

"If you can't count it, it doesn't count"

Pilot Framework 
Collaboration 
#RPL Staff Development 
Data collection 
Learner Information

[Alantricity @Alantricity1]

I was one of the electricians on site the final weekend, and it was such a heartwarming exercise to see such good Will, everyone went above and beyond and Dermot got stuck into the painting like everyone else. #roomtoimprove

[Munster Technological University @MTU_ie]

ATTN MTU Apprenticeship Students: In light of the prevailing weather conditions and taking account of the severe forecast for this evening, MTU will not run apprentice classes tomorrow, Wednesday 8-Jan-2025.

Your safety as a student is our top priority. Please monitor MTU social media, website and email communications for subsequent updates.
https://t.co/duGrxAnf3O

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

Marie Sherlock (Labour) elected in Dublin Central | Live updates: https://t.co/z4VyTgYd4w

[Lillian Griffin @LillianGriff]

Sweet Jesus 😬

[Channel 4 @Channel4]

Stormy Daniels, "would you leave your daughter alone with Donald Trump?"

"Yes" says Boris Johnson adding "he has been courteous and polite".

Watch #C4AmericaDecides NOW on @channel4 until 6am.

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

College Not Working Out? Here’s What To Do

@pjcoogan hears tips from @LillianGriff @MTU_ie about the options open to people who want to drop out or change course.

https://t.co/oQvuTdY86G

[Lillian Griffin @LillianGriff]

Thanks for having me on PJ and crew!

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

College Not Working Out? Here’s What To Do

@pjcoogan hears tips from @LillianGriff @MTU_ie about the options open to people who want to drop out or change course.

https://t.co/oQvuTdY86G

[Maggie Cusack @Maggie_Cusack]

Thank you to all @MTU_ie colleagues & student helpers who are supporting our students in orientation - busy time on each campus of @MTU_ie

[World Gynecologic Oncology Day @WorldGOday]

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month! 💜💜💜

Help raise awareness all month (& ofc on Sept 20, which is World Gynecologic Oncology Day itself!) about the 5 main gyn cancers: cervical 🩷, endometrial 🧡, ovarian 💙, vulvar 💜 & vaginal cancer🩵.

[Munster Technological University @MTU_ie]

Congratulations to all who are receiving their CAO offers today. Please note invitations to register online will be sent to incoming first years between Sept 4th - 6th. This will be sent to the email address you provided to CAO.

https://t.co/oH3X9BRt2P

[Munster Technological University @MTU_ie]

Dont forget applications are now open for the MTU 2nd Chance Maths Exam, for MTU applicants who have not met the Maths requirement for your preferred course.

Applications close tomorrow August 29th at 1pm!

Full details can be found here: https://t.co/WyQUFd8xcO

[Lillian Griffin @LillianGriff]

Thanks for having me on PJ and crew

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

LISTEN BACK: Leaving Certs Don’t Lose Out - Get That College Place

@pjcoogan talks to @LillianGriff, Admissions Officer @MTU_ie Cork Campus, about ticking the boxes to get that place and getting a 2nd chance if your maths weren’t up to scratch.
https://t.co/MRXAwI2G5Z

[96fm Opinion Line @OpinionLine96]

LISTEN BACK: Leaving Certs Don’t Lose Out - Get That College Place

@pjcoogan talks to @LillianGriff, Admissions Officer @MTU_ie Cork Campus, about ticking the boxes to get that place and getting a 2nd chance if your maths weren’t up to scratch.
https://t.co/MRXAwI2G5Z

[RTÉ Sport @RTEsport]

"I can't wait to bring it back and show everybody that when you dig deep you can reap the rewards" - Kellie Harrington takes a deep breath and tries to comprehend the magnitude of her achievement #RTEsport #Paris2024

[Constantin Gurdgiev @GTCost]

We Volunteered at a Gaza Hospital. What We Saw Was Unspeakable. https://t.co/vvBhwhOGCo via @politico | I do not think this was written by antisemitic or anti-Israeli propagandists. Which makes it really damaging to the IDF.