The C&H Irish presidential election discussion thread

unknown13

With the presidential election debate and rumors about who could be running been pretty much under way for the past few weeks. Its time we have our very own thread to discuss the candidates etc in time for the October election.

OFFICIAL CANDIDATES

Labour
Michael D Higgins

Fine Gael
Gay Mitchell

Sinn Fein
Martin Mc Guinness

Independents
Mary Davis
Sean Gallagher
David Norris
Dana Rosemary Scanlon

Note to mods: I will need some editing done on this post from time, I will PM you the details when the arise.

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

David Norris declares this thread open.

Namlub

This will be the first election I can vote in, 'citing.

Insect Overlord

For a moment I thought we were voting in a president for the forum.
Now I'm disappointed that I can't run as a candidate.

jumpguy

Namlub wrote: »

This will be the first election I can vote in, 'citing.

Same, will be 18 by November.

Tbh though, I haven't been paying much attention to it yet or the candidates. A bit early in the day.

Pygmalion

Insect Overlord wrote: »

For a moment I thought we were voting in a president for the forum.
Now I'm disappointed that I can't run as a candidate.

Davidius for president tbh.

SarahBeep!

David Norris. Seeing as the Irish President is a glorified PR schtyle ambassador I think he's perfect for it!

flyswatter

SarahBeep! wrote: »

David Norris. Seeing as the Irish President is a glorified PR schtyle ambassador I think he's perfect for it!

He's going to be hindered by all that recent controversy though I'd say.

I don't know much about the rest of them to be honest. Would Sean Gallagher be good for business/economics in this climate?

SarahBeep!

flyswatter wrote: »

He's going to be hindered by all that recent controversy though I'd say.

He's right though. The Age of Consent is a load of BS. He just phrased it badly =\

Grindylow

I didn't know we got to vote for the president..

How does one go about electing themselves?

Pigwidgeon

Mary Davis will win. We haven't had a non-Mary president since 1990. Therefore, Mary Davis is clearly next in line.

SarahBeep!

Noel2k9 wrote: »

I didn't know we got to vote for the president..

How does one go about electing themselves?

You have to be 35 or over and have the support of a certain number of Oireachtas members, don't know the specifics though!

Duffy the Vampire Slayer

Noel2k9 wrote: »

I didn't know we got to vote for the president..

Noel's image of the Irish presidency.

I'd like to see Norris as president, partly because I think hes a decent fella, but mainly because it would be hilarious.

Namlub

Duffy the Vampire Slayer wrote: »

Noel's image of the Irish presidency.

Mussolini speeches are mesmerising for all the wrong reasons.

And wait what, Sean Gallagher is the guy from Dragons' Den?

SarahBeep!

:D:D:D:D

http://www.facebook.com/President.Mulqueen

bythewoods

I like David Norris, but the man would be wasted as President! I wish he'd ran for the Dáil, he might've actually been useful there. Also, much as I like him I don't think he's really, very... diplomatic... at all.

I don't really know who I'd like to see getting it... There's no stand-out candidate, is there?

Grindylow

SarahBeep! wrote: »

You have to be 35 or over and have the support of a certain number of Oireachtas members, don't know the specifics though!

I'll need a fake ID so

Duffy the Vampire Slayer wrote: »

Noel's image of the Irish presidency.

I'd like to see Norris as president, partly because I think hes a decent fella, but mainly because it would be hilarious.

No I meant I thought only lecturers and stuff got to vote.. like important people <_<

Insect Overlord

That's the Seanad, dear.

coffeelover

Gwaaan David Norris
Really hope Sean Gallagher doesn't get it!

Aoibheann

kateos2 wrote: »

Mary Davis will win. We haven't had a non-Mary president since 1990. Therefore, Mary Davis is clearly next in line.

Hmmm, my middle name is Mary.. Presidency bid, you say..? :pac:

KnifeWRENCH

Insect Overlord wrote: »

For a moment I thought we were voting in a president for the forum.
Now I'm disappointed that I can't run as a candidate.

As if you'd stand a chance of winning! :pac::p

SarahBeep! wrote: »

:D:D:D:D

http://www.facebook.com/President.Mulqueen

I read about this guy. His policies on his official site are hilarious; like something devised by the Onion!

http://www.presidentmulqueen.com/#!policies

The building of a new capital, the war on fructose and the Nelson Mandela university are my particular favourites.

He's an artist though, so I'm hoping his campaign is some bizarre performance art piece and not actually what he believes.

On topic, I will almost certainly vote for Norris because I do believe he's a fundamentally decent and intelligent man who has done a lot for civil rights in this country. Although, as the recent Helen Burke thing showed, he has the unenviable ability to dig himself deeper into a hole by not knowing when to keep his mouth shut. Higgins will probably be my second choice; again, a decent and honest public servant.

I certainly don't want Gay Mitchell; a right-wing Christian Democrat is the last thing we need in the Áras. :rolleyes: Also not a fan of Pat Cox for his blatant populist party hopping: PD's -> FF -> Independent -> FG. Make up your mind, damn it.

As for the rest: meh. No particular opinion. Will have to wait and see what their proposals are.

Pigwidgeon

Aoibheann wrote: »

Hmmm, my middle name is Mary.. Presidency bid, you say..? :pac:

I'll vote for you, if you promise to give me an awesome title.

Aoibheann

kateos2 wrote: »

I'll vote for you, if you promise to give me an awesome title.

Done! Although I'd probably be in a better position to do that when I take over the world.. You may have an entire country. Oh, and that Harry Potter Wizarding World place!

Pigwidgeon

Aoibheann wrote: »

Done! Although I'd probably be in a better position to do that when I take over the world.. You may have an entire country. Oh, and that Harry Potter Wizarding World place!

I'm in. You've got my vote. Although, we can no longer call you Aoibheann, you have to be called by your middle name of Mary.

SarahBeep!

I'VE BEEN PROMISED THE QUEEN'S TREE IF MULQUEEN IS ELECTED!!!!

unknown13

Dermot Mulqueen added to the list of independents

Title of thread amended aswell

SarahBeep!

SarahBeep! wrote: »

I'VE BEEN PROMISED THE QUEEN'S TREE IF MULQUEEN IS ELECTED!!!!

Linkie http://www.facebook.com/President.Mulqueen/posts/237496642933915?notif_t=like

Not that I'd vote for him, but it's nice to know I get the tree if he is elected!

eVeNtInE

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Lawliet

I'll probably go for the Norrinmator, I strongly believe that we need someone with a loud, dramatic voice to compete with these American politicians!

MavisDavis

flyswatter wrote: »

He's going to be hindered by all that recent controversy though I'd say.

I don't know much about the rest of them to be honest. Would Sean Gallagher be good for business/economics in this climate?

No, because Seán Gallagher knows sweet f*ck all about business or economics.

In my opinion. No suing me for defamation...

Pygmalion

MavisDavis wrote: »

No, because Seán Gallagher knows sweet f*ck all about business or economics.

In my opinion. No suing me for defamation...

It's just the presidency tbh, it's not like he'd actually do anything.