IreGyre's Profile
Lived a lot of places (FS Brat) saw a lot of stuff, did a lot, read a lot. Now retired, live quietly in rural Ireland. Music, writing/blogging & internet as the world happens. Joined DKos 2008 – possibilities abound…
Groups: Global Expats, Injustice and how to fix it: Making the justice system work better., ClassWarfare Newsletter: WallStreet VS Working Class Global Occupy movement, Daily Kos Phazebook Progressive Social Networking Group, Shamrock American Kossacks
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