Alma Feeley

Communications professional. All views, opinions and teeth my own

[Conor Moore @ConorSketches]

Happy St Patrick’s Day ☘️

[Adam Peerbux @buxyofficial]

"Fantastic. Supporting eachother, looking after eachother - Fantastic!"

Roy Keane appreciates the lovely friendship Dylan & Keelan have...you love to see it.

#LateLateToyShow

[🇮🇪 @Stevie_Sports10]

#LateLateToyShow well done

[Alma Feeley @almafeeley]

Don’t like the way Cath Connolly refers to Ursula Van Der Leyen as Frau. It’s sneery and insulting . Like her or not, her title is EU President. Not a good sign for international diplomacy.
#Rtept #PresidentialElection #Aras25 #PE25
#aras25

[Daniel Sullivan @kingkane]

Err...if a man was repeatedly referring to the President of the European Commission as Frau, the claims of sexism would be off the charts. #aras25 Like her or not, she's President von der Leyen, not Frau.

[Alma Feeley @almafeeley]

Thoroughly enjoyed @mcculld documentary on Dev tonight including the very interesting stateside segments

[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

OMG Scotland isn’t playing! They’re coming for Trump this time.This is one of the most creative signs Ice seen anywhere so far and yes Scotland 🤞

[Kevin W. @Brink_Thinker]

I find it incredibly moving when a lady, who may have cerebral palsy, is brought to have her photo taken with a mounted soldier.

He maneuvers his horse for a better picture & the horse seems to acknowledge her presence.

[Tusla - Child and Family Agency @tusla]

Tusla foster families from across the southeast, along with visual artist Sean Corcoran, came together this weekend to create two colossal pieces of sand art at Duncannon and Tramore beaches depicting what community and neighbourhood means to them.

[Alma Feeley @almafeeley]

@ArleneHarris11 @IrishTimes @tusla @rowntree_carr Lovely piece @ArleneHarris11 - thank you 🙏

[Arlene Harris @ArleneHarris11]

It's #fostercare awareness month & in today's @IrishTimes I spoke to one woman who has welcomed children into her home for nearly 2 decades. @tusla is in need of foster parents & she urges people to consider it, as says it's very rewarding @rowntree_carr
https://t.co/4g3W3GLiU7

[BlueDream @58bugeye]

Barack Michelle and Malia Obama all attended Harvard.

Donald, Don Jr. Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany and Barron all received rejection letters from Harvard

Does anyone know why Trump hates Harvard so much?

[Alma Feeley @almafeeley]

@philipnolan1 Sending healing wishes your way

[Conor Moore @ConorSketches]

Congrats Rory ⛳️ #TheMasters2025

[Jason YYC @Jason___YYC]

He went to Greenland and didn’t even have the decency to wear a suit and say thank you.

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

Instead of stealing Greenland from Denmark, let’s steal some of their policies.

In Denmark:

- Health care and college are free.  

- The starting wage is $22/hr.

- Paid parental leave is 1 year.

- Paid vacation is 6 weeks.  

- All workers get pensions.

[PaulC @EarningsThe]

I am sure people from Greenland want to give up.

Social Equality
Denmark has significantly lower income inequality, with a Gini Index reflecting a more equitable distribution of wealth compared to the U.S., where inequality is notably higher.

Healthcare System
Denmark offers universal, free or heavily subsidized healthcare to all citizens, resulting in broad access without the financial barriers common in the U.S., where healthcare costs can be prohibitive.

Education Access
Higher education in Denmark is free, including university, while the U.S. has a tuition-based system that often leads to substantial student debt.

Work-Life Balance
Denmark emphasizes shorter workweeks (typically 37 hours) and generous vacation time (at least 5 weeks annually), contrasting with the U.S., where workers often have less mandated time off and longer hours.

Social Welfare
Denmark provides extensive welfare benefits, including universal childcare, paid parental leave (up to 52 weeks shared between parents), and robust unemployment support, far exceeding the U.S.'s more limited social safety net.

Life Expectancy
Danes live longer on average (approximately 1.5 years more than Americans), attributed to better healthcare and lifestyle factors.

Happiness Rankings
Denmark consistently ranks higher than the U.S. in global happiness reports (e.g., the UN World Happiness Report), reflecting greater overall life satisfaction.

Public Transportation
Denmark, particularly in cities like Copenhagen, has highly efficient and widely used public transportation systems, reducing car dependency compared to the more car-centric U.S.

Environmental Sustainability
Denmark leads in renewable energy adoption (e.g., wind power) and has ambitious climate goals (net zero by 2045), outpacing the U.S. in per-capita environmental efforts.

Labor Union Membership
Over two-thirds of Danish workers are unionized, ensuring stronger worker rights and wage protections, compared to about 11% in the U.S.

Social Mobility
Denmark exhibits higher intergenerational income mobility, particularly after accounting for taxes and transfers, making it easier to move up economically than in the U.S.

Poverty Rate
Denmark’s welfare system results in a much lower poverty rate compared to the U.S., where poverty persists despite higher overall wealth.

Gender Equality
Denmark ranks higher in gender equality indices, with better parental leave policies and workplace protections, though the U.S. has made strides in some areas.

Business Freedom (Regulatory Efficiency)
Denmark scores higher in regulatory efficiency and ease of doing business in some indices (e.g., Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom), despite its high-tax model.

Childcare Support
Subsidized or free childcare is widely available in Denmark, easing the burden on families, unlike the U.S., where childcare costs can be a significant expense.

[Cory Booker @CoryBooker]

We are Americans.

We are the most powerful nation on the planet.
What defines us is not our power to dominate the weak.
What demonstrates our character is not our capacity to traumatize the afflicted.
What speaks our truth is not how we taunt, deride or belittle the embattled, broken or battered.

We are:
The country of the Marshall Plan
The nation of The Berlin Airlift
The nation whose leader said, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.”

We are at our best when we are resolute against evil -- not when we kowtow to those who perpetrate it.
We tell our truth when we defend the weak -- not when we do it only if we get protection money.
We are America when our leaders call the dictators dictators and those who fight to defend democracy against tyranny what they are: heroes.

Donald Trump and JD Vance didn't show strength today -- they showed weakness.

They belittled a giant and showed just how small they are.

They have the most vaunted titles in the world: President and Vice President of The United States of America. But the title doesn't make the man. And today both men brought shame to their titles.

A weary warrior was before them. A beleaguered man who has lost thousands of his friends and comrades to the unjust and illegal aggression of an authoritarian leader.

They showed no grace; no magnanimity of spirit; no diplomatic acumen. They were small bullies with big titles and they disrespected the history and legacy of the nation they lead.

Today, Donald Trump acted more like Russia's Putin than America's President.

[Alma Feeley @almafeeley]

@LemonLymancom Possibly the most perfect television scene ever.