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AngelofFire · 27-03-2006 3:00am

My name is Chris Bond I am running for Arts Programme officer. I am a member of the Labour party however i am proud to say that i am a firm believer in not letting party affiliation influence any of my activity in the students union and i never have. I hope to count on your support i will be posting a link to my manifesto as soon as possible if the mods allow it. Thank you very much.

anonymous_joe · 27-03-2006 11:47am

An Brad&#225 wrote: »

Right so, to answer a previous question regarding political affiliations.

I am <snip>. I am running for Oifigeach na Gaeilge. I am a member of UCD Labour Youth.

I'll post up a manifesto when I put it together, if that is allowed on these boards (can a moderator clarify this for me?). If that's not permitted, sure there'll still be plenty of manifestoes available during the run-up to the elections.

Any other questions about my track record, I'll gladly answer them.

Lefty!!!

(Might I point out I'm joking)

Chinafoot · 27-03-2006 12:54pm

Sorry guys, no manifesto from any candidate is to be posted up.

Discussion on the issues is encouraged but canvassing is not allowed.

The_Minister · 27-03-2006 5:39pm

AngelofFire wrote:

am a member of the Labour party however i am proud to say that i am a firm believer in not letting party affiliation influence any of my activity in the students union and i never have. .

I like this.
I normally vote for the right cause generally they just do things down the centre and try to please everyone, and they don't let politics get in the way. You might be the first UCD pinko to get my vote yet:)

zap · 27-03-2006 11:49pm

Gary Redmond running for Communications & IT officer, no political affiliations.

Chinafoot · 28-03-2006 12:15pm

Firespinner wrote:

I like this.
I normally vote for the right cause generally they just do things down the centre and try to please everyone, and they don't let politics get in the way. You might be the first UCD pinko to get my vote yet:)

You have been on seriously thin ice on this thread firespinner. You're border-line trolling. We get it, you don't like "lefties".

Anymore comments like those above, including the word "pinko" and you can enjoy a weeks ban.

boneless · 28-03-2006 10:05pm

Firespinner wrote:

I like this.
I normally vote for the right cause generally they just do things down the centre and try to please everyone, and they don't let politics get in the way. You might be the first UCD pinko to get my vote yet:)

What constitutes a "pinko"? I am getting fed up with all this 1950's USA anti-Red type language being bandied about on this thread and indeed this forum.

Can people not be mature enough to adhere to non-insulting terms when describing, (in a serious debate; I know when a bit of banter is good-natured), others political affiliations?

pretty*monster · 28-03-2006 11:36pm

boneless wrote:

I am getting fed up with all this 1950's USA anti-Red type language being bandied about on this thread and indeed this forum.

Seconded!

anonymous_joe · 29-03-2006 12:02am

It's Firespinner's style... Don't know about the others...

The_Minister · 29-03-2006 1:09am

peachypants wrote:

You have been on seriously thin ice on this thread firespinner. You're border-line trolling. We get it, you don't like "lefties".

Anymore comments like those above, including the word "pinko" and you can enjoy a weeks ban.

Sorry, point taken. I've been arguing with this guy on boards who does nothing but low-blows and sanctimonious trolling - Its rubbing off on me. In future I will avoid referring to UCD boards members as pinkos or krustys.

pigeonbutler · 29-03-2006 3:13pm

Definition of Pinko:

a person with mildly leftist political views
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

I would consider some of the real "lefties" in the SU to be a lot more red than pink. In particular those who'd consider themselves Socialists certainly aren't pinkos.

Pinko isn't really a derogatory term. I'd apply it to the people with sensible leftist fews (If that's not an oxymoron

). Our President-Elect and Deputy President come to mind. And I have great time for both of them.

Vainglory · 29-03-2006 5:25pm

pigeonbutler wrote:

Our President-Elect and Deputy President come to mind. And I have great time for both of them.

Pfffffft.

singingstranger · 29-03-2006 5:31pm

Vainglory wrote:

Pfffffft.

The Irish Times wrote:

Horgan-Jones in Hayden, Curran "Pfffffft" dismissal scandal

Vainglory · 29-03-2006 5:38pm

singingstranger wrote:

I'd "Pfffft" again if I had to, so help me God.

singingstranger · 29-03-2006 6:30pm

Vainglory wrote:

I'd "Pfffft" again if I had to, so help me God.

Hell hath no fury like a Union Secretary slightly scorned, eh?...

The_Minister · 29-03-2006 7:05pm

singingstranger wrote:

Hell hath no fury like a Union Secretary slightly scorned, eh?...

Whats all this then? I love union politics....so dirty. Give me the juice, what happened? Were they dating etc?

singingstranger · 29-03-2006 7:11pm

Firespinner wrote:

Whats all this then? I love union politics....so dirty. Give me the juice, what happened? Were they dating etc?

Actually, I believe Dave wanted to take over the entire city of Dublin for himself, but Jane wouldn't give up control of Clontarf. Dan has splintered and is trying to amass the armies of Leinster to alliege and subsume Dublin, and a large real-life Union Corridor game of Risk beckons.

Blush_01 · 29-03-2006 9:54pm

OOh, I'll make the popcorn, someone else bring the malteasers and skittles. This looks like a good one!

arbeitsscheuer · 29-03-2006 11:41pm

singingstranger wrote:

Actually, I believe Dave wanted to take over the entire city of Dublin for himself, but Jane wouldn't give up control of Clontarf. Dan has splintered and is trying to amass the armies of Leinster to alliege and subsume Dublin, and a large real-life Union Corridor game of Risk beckons.

Did nobody tell them that, in purely hereditary terms, I am the reigning King of Leinster?

Honestly, my subjects are just pig-ignorant these days...

/me tut-tuts in regal fashion

AngelofFire · 30-03-2006 1:03am

In particular those who'd consider themselves Socialists certainly aren't pinkos.

Yep the fact that bertie ahern considers himself to be a socialist means he definatley not a pinko.

Chinafoot · 30-03-2006 1:09am

How about we all just refrain from using the term pinko?

Thats not really a question by the way...

Sangre · 30-03-2006 11:12am

I stubbed my 'toe' and its all swollen and kind of pinko looking. Should I go to the doctor? It stings when I ....eh....'walk'

Chinafoot · 30-03-2006 11:15am

:rolleyes:

Good one!

Now I suggest you get back on topic.

panda100 · 30-03-2006 12:10pm

So for the elections Im voting Eugynia for Finance officer,Darragh for Irish officer,writing nothing not even a ron on the womens officer sheet.Dont really know anything about the guy running for IT?Will see when the manifestos come out?What's this Gary redmond chap like?His name rings a bell just cant place him?Is he a relation to James Redmond???

An Bradán Feasa · 30-03-2006 1:01pm

I think he's Vice-Secretary of the SU.

zap · 30-03-2006 3:30pm

I'm vice-chair of council since last council - I'm not related to James.

Also I will be producing a manifesto and do have IT skills. - unlike the current holder of the position.

panda100 · 30-03-2006 4:59pm

zap wrote:

I'm vice-chair of council since last council - I'm not related to James.

Also I will be producing a manifesto and do have IT skills. - unlike the current holder of the position.

Isnt pierce the current holder?
oh your Zap-well i have to vote for a fellow board.ier!

pigeonbutler · 30-03-2006 5:58pm

Can I vouch for zap being a good lad. Even if he is a bit of a bowsey!

Remember folks Ron is a pr1ck! don't vote for him!!!

zap · 30-03-2006 6:14pm

who said RON was male?

scop · 30-03-2006 6:49pm

RON did and he's pissed you said that.

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