Cowen to address the nation

P_1

No sign of anything, watching Sky News at the moment, seems like there is a small crowd milling outside the gates of Leinster House though.

ragg

thepcgp wrote: »

lads, i think if ya put a shotgun in that fella's mouth he'd more than likely take a bite out of it and ask for seconds

He's actually lost weight, as has mary harney... Harney must be the only person in the world who has lost a few pounds and looks even uglier

SeaFields

On the 6pm news it said that any developments before the 9pm news would be braodcast. Its gone 7pm and no sign of anything?

Anyone have a link to confirm its happening?

RonMexico

Is he a contestant on the All Ireland No Talent Show

snubbleste

It's gone past 7pm, no sign.
Maybe he's incapacitated or something
all hail the new taoiseach Mary Coughlan

zuroph

Nforce wrote: »

Taoiseach Brian Cowen is apparently set to address the nation ... to be broadcast at 7pm on RTE1.

nice try RTÉ, but theres no way I'm boosting your ratings for the All Ireland talent show.

hellyeah

ragg wrote: »

He's actually lost weight, as has mary harney... Harney must be the only person in the world who has lost a few pounds and looks even uglier

was thinking the same. shes in tatters.

Overheal

Nforce wrote: »

Taoiseach Brian Cowen is apparently set to address the nation ... to be broadcast at 7pm on RTE1.

YOU LIE!

MagicMarker

Just switch on Sky News people, it's all about Ireland so they'll probably broadcast the ''statement''.

Krusader

RonMexico wrote: »

Is he a contestant on the All Ireland No Talent Show

He will be next series

The Pontiac

Yes, they all have it except our national broadcaster. It's not even on teletext yet. :rolleyes:

jaffa20

Overheal wrote: »

YOU LIE!

Just like Biffo.

syklops

steo87 wrote: »

Out of the country so can't watch it on tele...anyone know if the RTE website is showing this? And if so, anyone have a link? Can't find it on the webiste

It looks BBC is the most reliable source. That in its self is annoying. I trawled the RTE site and found no mention of Cowen talking to anyone.

ragg

pithater1 wrote: »

No sign of anything, watching Sky News at the moment, seems like there is a small crowd milling outside the gates of Leinster House though.

I'm thinking of taking a day off and going on a bit of a riot tomorrow.
I think dragging cowen out of leinster house and stripping him naked in front of the worlds media will embarress him enough to resign

Mike 1972

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

Ok, it's past the time.

RTE1 - Some talent crap
RTE2 - Some other Shite.
TV3 - Again some other crap.
TG4 - A documentary about Gaelgoir Lesbian whales
BBC1 -some other crap
BBC2 - Documentary about World War 2

The Allies Won -Horray !

ITV (see TV 3)
Channel 4 -some other crap
Channel 5 - [/Vomit]


But it's not the crap we're looking for.

FYP !

Biggins

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

Ok, it's past the time.

RTE1 - Some talent crap
RTE2 - Some other Shite.
TV3 - Again some other crap.

But it's not the crap we're looking for.

Thats the minor crap - before the major crap!

partyatmygaff

He's either resigning (Unlikely) OR announcing the bailout.

dirtyghettokid

what a load of crap! there's nothing on the radio either

call for a revolution in ireland group on facebook said radio or TV

trust rte to keep playing a ****ing talent show while people gather in front of the dail........

up for anything

We've been sold down the river. He's just going to break the news assuring us that it's in our best interests and that the government know what they are doing. Sounds familiar. :mad:

From RTE website:

Lenihan: Ireland to apply for rescue package

The Minister for Finance has confirmed that Ireland will be applying for a financial rescue package from the EU, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.

partyatmygaff

up for anything wrote: »

Lenihan: Ireland to apply for rescue package

The Minister for Finance has confirmed that Ireland will be applying for a financial rescue package from the EU, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.

Old old news...

baldbear

RTE 2 has a programme about Crocodiles catching it's pray and RTE 1 has Irelands got Talent!

This reminds me of the time the Russian entered Germany and Hitler played Glenroe on the Telly pretending everything was grand.

jpfahy

We've turned the corner (again)

up for anything

partyatmygaff wrote: »

Old old news...

Oh I'm cut to the bone. The Irish mammy is always the last to know.

x in the city

he is announcing that he likes guinness to the nation and that all is well..

and he has a 4 year plan to see that he will only ensure the finest hops are used for st james gate brewery.

marcsignal

He's just announcing the new national anthem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udPddgVKzLg

livdmg

nothing happening as of yet

Nforce

Statement to be within the hour now...according to BBC

http://atdhe.net/watch-bbc-news.php


Sorry folks...I don't have any control over RTE's programming

BEASTERLY

up for anything wrote: »

We've been sold down the river. He's just going to break the news assuring us that it's in our best interests and that the government know what they are doing. Sounds familiar. :mad:

From RTE website:

Lenihan: Ireland to apply for rescue package

The Minister for Finance has confirmed that Ireland will be applying for a financial rescue package from the EU, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.

Finally! Woooohooooo! Finally something interesting happens with the Irish economy.

3 years of waiting for this promised ''recession'' was getting tiresome.

Come on the IMF , let's go kick some union arse:D

SantryRed

Guarantee you it's directly after the All Ireland Talent Show. Can't believe they'd actually wait for the show to finish to make an announcement. Amazing really.

phasers

He'll wait til the X Factor starts and hope nobody will watch it

Kiki10

If that liar comes on tele it will be to tell us "nothing to see here" I dont think anyone should put a shotgun in his mouth do, he should be garroted.
Id watch that on the news?

But then again he was democratically elected... by who do???

SEPT 23 1989

They are probably trying to sober him up

Grindylow

Sure he hardly expects me to miss the X Factor to listen to his bullshoite!


I'd rather watch Katie Waisel sing her sing-off song. >.>

ragg

SantryRed wrote: »

Guarantee you it's directly after the All Ireland Talent Show. Can't believe they'd actually wait for the show to finish to make an announcement. Amazing really.

he better talk quick, reeling in the years is due on :eek:

easyeason3

We should add a poll to this giving options of a few possible things he will say just to see who gets it right & for the craic.

I'd like to say we should have a little wager on it but that would be bad taste really wouldn't it?

Kiki10

SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »

They are probably trying to sober him up

His easier to understand drunk!

RoundyMooney

Delayed @ dinner until 8pm. After two years, we should consider ourselves privileged.

Typical of Cowen to give a state of the nation address, and tell no one.

Yet again, we have to get our info from the BBC.

To paraphrase Gogarty, fcuk you RTE, fcuk you.

alex73

Noel2k9 wrote: »

Sure he hardly expects me to miss the X Factor to listen to his bullshoite!


I'd rather watch Katie Waisel sing her sing-off song. >.>

Cowen and Katie have a lot in common. no matter how much we hate them, they still keep hanging on.

Overheal

ragg wrote: »

he better talk quick, reeling in the years is due on :eek:

You mean the show that reminds you of better times?

Javiero

Hes legging it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Piste

Here would he ever hurry up, X-Factor's on in 20 minutes :mad:

dirtyghettokid

Javiero wrote: »

Hes legging it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

he's wrapped up in his money blanket on his private jet getting the **** out ...

RoundyMooney

Overheal wrote: »

You mean the show that reminds you of better times?

These days, definitely.

I'm not exactly looking forward to this, Cowen has yet to make any effort to listen to his mumblings worthwhile to anyone.

cml387

"Good evening,
..everything would have been fine if the BBC had't maliciously reported last week that we were looking for money....Tan broadcasting system...I stand by the republic...a nation once again....

I hope that clears thing up (hic).
Goodnight.

bradlente

easyeason3 wrote: »

We should add a poll to this giving options of a few possible things he will say just to see who gets it right & for the craic.

I'd like to say we should have a little wager on it but that would be bad taste really wouldn't it?

:rolleyes:

I'm going with resigning for the laugh.I always bet on what I want to happen not whats likely...

Sungodbr

He'll be on in a min!

alwaysadub

Piste wrote: »

Here would he ever hurry up, X-Factor's on in 20 minutes :mad:

:eek:
Sh1te, he better not clash with it!

nanook

So is it 8 o'clock.
Has he time for a quick smoke beforehand.

easyeason3

bradlente wrote: »

:rolleyes:

I'm going with resigning for the laugh.I always bet on what I want to happen not whats likely...

You must have very deep pockets so or have empty pockets after leaving the bookies

I'm going to say that he's going to bull**** on about nothing we don't already know in an attempt to look & act like a leader. And will fail in doing so.

cock robin

PaintDoctor wrote: »

I agree. The poor shotgun.

Shot gun ? its a fcuking cannon you would need to fill that fat gob.