Yes Stanley, that strange little feeling you get in your blue bum every so often, but never understand what it is, that would be a truth having a bite.Originally Posted by Stanley 2
Re: Presidential Election, Higgins to return unopposed?
Yes Stanley, that strange little feeling you get in your blue bum every so often, but never understand what it is, that would be a truth having a bite.
Re: Presidential Election, Higgins to return unopposed?
Really I can't think of too many negative things associated with MDHs political past. One of the few good guys.
I think Ireland's political system has had far too much influence from the gombeen business type's since the states inception. The thought of any of the dragon den types or Bill Cullen as heads of state is nauseating.
Re: Presidential Election, Higgins to return unopposed?
I have no objection to business people serving in politics and if anything would like to see more of them in the Dail. I'm not sure if I'd want one as President though.
"If you go far enough to either extreme of the political spectrum, Communist or fascist, you'll find hard-eyed men with guns who believe that anybody who doesn't think as they do should be incarcerated or exterminated. " - Jim Garrison, Former DA, New Orleans.
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There would be no sense in objecting to a business person simply because they were a business person, unless you are an ideologue, in which case the "no sense" thing probably doesn't matter all that much to you anyway.
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As opposed to career parasite politicians with their hands in everyone's pocket?
Regards...jmcc
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it was on pie there awhile ago before it calved that mary lou said shes only nominatin a woman!!!! **** that for sexist ***** in fairness mate....
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Anyone read the article in the SBP about Duffy and his links with You Know Who and advising him in the wake of Moriarty?
A synopsis would be appreciated.
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It's SFs own business who they nominate. It makes sense to nominate a relatively young woman to stand in contrast with the elderly Higgins.
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Miss Eire (work it out) would be an excellent candidate for SF. Far better than Boylan.
Regards...jmcc
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+1
He was also responsible for reinstating the Irish Film Board and implementing s481 tax breaks, creating investment and employment from international productions, as well as home grown ones.
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they can nominate who they want mate only if theyre goin to be sexist and say we dont want a man then im entitle to say theyre not gettin this mans vote either.... if its sexist to say well only back a man its sexist to say well only back a woman cant have it both ways in fairness!!!!!
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Have to admit I haven't worked it out yet... I'm sure it's absurdly obvious but please humour me...Miss Eire (work it out) would be an excellent candidate for SF. Far better than Boylan.
Regards...jmcc
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Never heard the soundtrack for the movie "Mise Éire"?
Regards...jmcc
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Yes I see it now... Having had some small dealings with her and been very underwhelmed I'm not convinced...
Re: Presidential Election, Higgins to return unopposed?
I got it jmcc, in fairness it would be an excellent crossword clue.
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