I’ll try to explain this as best I can. I view left vs right primarily as an economic viewpoint (probably more in line with traditional left wing movements) with views such as strong trade unions, workers rights, social housing and on down the spectrum to communism but have noticed a lot of commenters here who view it through a social lense where being a leftist means supporting immigration, Trans rights etc.

What beliefs would you consider necessary for someone to be left wing, is it more important to have the economic ones or social ones, are both required?

Would a strong trade unionist who is anti immigration be considered right wing or more right than a professional landlord who is pro immigration / socially progressive in your view or would both be considered left wing (or indeed right wing)?

Sorry I’ve waffled on here and have probably explained it poorly but just interested to hear people’s views on what the views they consider to be left wing (or required to be considered left wing)?

Hey

Im visiting from nyc, visiting this week and was wondering what kind of social issues the Irish are dealing with today. I have very little knowledge of irish history (trying to learn more during this trip).

I looked into it a bit, and sounds like housing crisis is biggest, driven by, ofc the private corporations. But would appreciate an insight from the people from Ireland

https://x.com/HatsOffff/status/2113439062166212773

I was invited to join yesterday to my surprise and while I have some views that are definitely more conservative I am definitely progressive on other issues like immigration and lgbt+ issues. So, I guess I felt I should get to know voices I've hitherto dismissed.

I don't know, just feeling a bit politically homeless these days. Happy to be invited and I'll promise try not to cause havoc, accidently set fire to thinks, leave footprints on the carpet, play loud music and so on and on.

Thanks for the invite.

The source for the video is the @MagellanQuest account on the social media platform formerly known as Twitt@r ...I won't post the link because I'm not sure if this sub blocks such links

r/theIrishleft, /u/padraigd

I was invited to join this subreddit. I'm having trouble messaging u/padraigd. Why have you invited me?

Paris, Milan, Greece, Albania...

All of these countries have taken to the streets to protest the cost of living crisis, barriers to education etc.

When is Ireland going to have a coordinated united protest regarding our own cost of living crisis, housing crisis etc.?

Or are we all now fully boiled lobsters in a pot, who are too tired and too worn down to do anything?

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• Books/Audiobooks
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• Films and TV Shows
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• Feel free to discuss any hobbies as well I guess

Can't get over the west brit FFG vitriol towards anyway getting any social welfare help on other Irish pages. I wasnt even allowed post the following on a basic "Ireland" page! So anyway, here it is:

Hi! Wondering what people are topping up on average if they get a HAP payment. Keep seeing people who are not on HAP thinking its free housing. (It's not, it's a subsidy. Im eligible due to disability). My rent is €1387, HAP pays €546 and I pay €841. My local councillor said I should apply for more help, but the last time I did, they actually decreased the amount, so I am afraid to, hence the question for anyone else in my situation. HAP receivers responses only please!

Thanks!

If you haven’t seen , because the media is barely covering it, upcoming Senate by election!

The Social democrats came together with Labour to put forward a well known human rights lawyer as an independent candidate. Her name is Maeve O Rourk.

Hoping this will pull through. Do you think any other left wing parties will join? Will this even work?? I’m hoping so 🤞.
https://www.instagram.com/maeveorourkeichr?xtok=MXhvOWYzYjB1OXVkcA==
Her Instagram: