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John O'Donoghue and his travel spending spree
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I was watching frontline and not one person really displayed the level of anger in the streets about this.
Mary O'Rourke was going on about how he liked racing
and the indo correspondant was toothless in his response:o whereas the other political analyst seemed to think it was general reform that was needed:mad: and JOD was ok as a result. It was like being at a debate where everyone was kinda on the same side.namloc1980 wrote: »I agree. With their (opposition) lack of conviction in pursuing JOD and his scandalous expenses they might as well endorse what he did.
I remember as a young lad growing up (long time ago:pac:) and the local gardai would come in the pub and we'd be drinking under age brazen like the likely lads. They'd pick out the fella who was in the worst condition and 'parents involve, gardai to the house etc, you know the drill'
We'd stop going into that pub and wouldnt pull th p*ss as much afterwards i.e when one got caught we reformed our attitude and weren't so cocky!. We were also aware of getting caught and getting a few kicks up the ar*e when your auld fella found out.
Basically the gardai would make an example of the most obvious. In the JOD case this is what is needed. People want a head here too and the system cant be reformed or the populus can not have faith that it will be until a head is on a stick. JOD step forward.!!!!!!
If the gardai in the e.g. above didnt make an example we would continue to flout the system and know there was not repercussions. This is were the argument 'they are all at it so why pick on OD' doesnt wash with the taxpayer.0 -
I was watching frontline and not one person really displayed the level of anger in the streets about this.
Mary O'Rourke was going on about how he liked racingand the indo correspondant was toothless in his response:o whereas the other political analyst seemed to think it was general reform that was needed:mad: and JOD was ok as a result. It was like being at a debate where everyone was kinda on the same side.
Just more evidence that the people and the politicians are in two different worlds TBH.
The man has to go. I thought the representatives of the green party did well tonight in the audience.I remember as a young lad growing up (long time ago:pac:) and the local gardai would come in the pub and we'd be drinking under age brazen like the likely lads. They'd pick out the fella who was in the worst condition and 'parents involve, gardai to the house etc, you know the drill'
We'd stop going into that pub and wouldnt pull th p*ss as much afterwards i.e when one got caught we reformed our attitude and weren't so cocky!. We were also aware of getting caught and getting a few kicks up the ar*e when your auld fella found out.
Basically the gardai would make an example of the most obvious. In the JOD case this is what is needed. People want a head here too and the system cant be reformed or the populus can not have faith that it will be until a head is on a stick. JOD step forward.!!!!!!
If the gardai in the e.g. above didnt make an example we would continue to flout the system and know there was not repercussions. This is were the argument 'they are all at it so why pick on OD' doesnt wash with the taxpayer.
Exactly, I don't know why people can't see that.0 -
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Mary o rourke is being put forward as this mother nature figure of FF ,in other words wouldnt lie to ya she is a harmless lady coming to the end of her career......Its totally unreal the mary o rourke can be still any way involved with a party which stole money from a fund for her sick brother (Brian) due to pure greed.here again all day yesterday she was on the radio and tv trying her best to water down the actions of another greedy focker...shame on you o rourke ,you have no respect for yourself,your family or your countryI was watching frontline and not one person really displayed the level of anger in the streets about this.
Mary O'Rourke was going on about how he liked racingand the indo correspondant was toothless in his response:o whereas the other political analyst seemed to think it was general reform that was needed:mad: and JOD was ok as a result. It was like being at a debate where everyone was kinda on the same side.
I remember as a young lad growing up (long time ago:pac:) and the local gardai would come in the pub and we'd be drinking under age brazen like the likely lads. They'd pick out the fella who was in the worst condition and 'parents involve, gardai to the house etc, you know the drill'
We'd stop going into that pub and wouldnt pull th p*ss as much afterwards i.e when one got caught we reformed our attitude and weren't so cocky!. We were also aware of getting caught and getting a few kicks up the ar*e when your auld fella found out.
Basically the gardai would make an example of the most obvious. In the JOD case this is what is needed. People want a head here too and the system cant be reformed or the populus can not have faith that it will be until a head is on a stick. JOD step forward.!!!!!!
If the gardai in the e.g. above didnt make an example we would continue to flout the system and know there was not repercussions. This is were the argument 'they are all at it so why pick on OD' doesnt wash with the taxpayer.0 -
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There is a facebook group which started yesterday looking for people to join and force his resignation. - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=146748563594&ref=mf0 -
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Just how twisted is Irish politics is exemplified in the meeting that will take place tomorrow to decide his further fate!
See below - then dwell on this: How can they seriously do anything forcefully and useful when they themselves are at the same act to varying degrees (total for this lot - 1.3 million in the last two years alone!)!
Talk about hypocrisy! Expect something timid, full of hot air and PR soundbite spin.
Nothing more.
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is this another spoof movie posterJust how twisted is Irish politics is examplified in the meeting that will take place tomorrow to decide his further fate!
See below - then dwell on this: How can they seriously do anything forcefully and useful when they themselves are at the same act to varying degrees (total for this lot - 1.3 million in the last two years alone!)!
Talk about hypocrisy! Expect something timid, full of hot air and PR soundbite spin.
Nothing more.?????? 0 -
is this another spoof movie poster??????
No. Irish Mail today page 4.
My question still stands: How can they seriously do anything forcefully and useful when they themselves are at the same act to varying degrees (total for this lot - 1.3 million in the last two years alone!)!
Presently, Irish politics and the way things are done - is a sad depressing self-indulgent farce.
...And the taxpayer - you - is literally paying for it.
Remember that at the next budget!0 -
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While I agree with most of the posts on this subject of JoD AND HIS 'expenses', I must say that all parties (ff,fg,lab,greens) have to take some responsibility here. I'm sure they all have claimed expenses that were not needed.:mad:
I think it is a great shame that politics in general has come to this.
No wonder when they are elected they are celebrating like they won the champions league!!!
''The gravy train is boarding''
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maxwell smart wrote: »Listening to Joe Duffy at the moment, he just reminded us about JOD spending €11k on wallpaper curtains for the refurbishment of the Ceann C office!! I had forgotten about that. He has a good bit of "previous"
At least he didn't get €200K like someone else who apparently likes a gamble (be it the economy or with his mates in Manchester)!!!
Imagine - €11K for wallpaper and €200K to do up ONE EXISTING OFFICE !!! :mad:
What's B&Q or Ikea's prices for wallpaper and office furniture ?0 -
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Amhran Nua wrote: »He got run out the back door by an angry mob in NUIG.
Rightly so. We Dubs are probably immune to scumbags, we've more experience.
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