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lazygal · 17-11-2015 12:29pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

It was a very polarising campaign from the Yes side. I didn't have a dog in the fight but seeing the disparity in resources between Yes and No sides sort of drew me towards the plucky underdog.

So you saw through the shady way Iona is funded and voted yes to equality? Good for you!

17-11-2015 12:39pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

It was a very polarising campaign from the Yes side. I didn't have a dog in the fight but seeing the disparity in resources between Yes and No sides sort of drew me towards the plucky underdog.

A real failing of democracy is that this kind of reasoning is afforded the exact same power as the person who read research, spent time considering their own thoughts on the matter, probably discussed it with people and arrived at an answer after some hours of thought and reflection.

It's a failing that we absolutely must bear, but a failing nonetheless.

frostyjacks · 17-11-2015 12:42pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

OK, I'll bite. Ever heard the name "Tom Monaghan"?

The philanthropist? Yes, he's very generous with his fortune. A decent and honourable man by the sounds of things.

MrPudding · 17-11-2015 12:58pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

It was a very polarising campaign from the Yes side. I didn't have a dog in the fight but seeing the disparity in resources between Yes and No sides sort of drew me towards the plucky underdog.

Oh yes, cos had it not been for the way the yes campaign was run you would have been a definite yes vote. :rolleyes:

Like volchitsa, I am assuming Trent Houseboat's post, the one you thanked, was ironic. Even more ironically, given you thanked it, I believe you were exactly the type of person he was referring to. Hot irony on irony action.

MrP

PopePalpatine · 17-11-2015 1:39pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

The philanthropist? Yes, he's very generous with his fortune. A decent and honourable man by the sounds of things.

Yes, "decent and honourable" if you're the sort who wants a Catholic state (again). :rolleyes:

Penn · 17-11-2015 1:44pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

It was a very polarising campaign from the Yes side. I didn't have a dog in the fight but seeing the disparity in resources between Yes and No sides sort of drew me towards the plucky underdog.

Trent Houseboat · 17-11-2015 2:00pm

volchitsa wrote:

Either your irony meter is broken, PP, or mine is set far too low!

I was worried, when frosty thanked my post, that I hadn't been ridiculous enough.
I suppose it goes to show the level of nonsense that was thrown around at the time (and still now).
Poe and all that.

The Randy Riverbeast · 17-11-2015 2:05pm

I'm not sure which is worse, thinking people are stupid enough to believe they were voting anything other than no or being stupid enough to think anyone would believe it.

Trent Houseboat · 17-11-2015 2:13pm

MrPudding wrote: »

Oh yes, cos had it not been for the way the yes campaign was run you would have been a definite yes vote. :rolleyes:

Like volchitsa, I am assuming Trent Houseboat's post, the one you thanked, was ironic. Even more ironically, given you thanked it, I believe you were exactly the type of person he was referring to. Hot irony on irony action.

MrP

I was pro hot irony on irony action until recently. But because someone who I have no way of verifying actually exists said something personally insulting about someone else, I've changed my mind.

Coincidentally my new belief that hot action should only exist between one irony and one sincerity, is in line with my favourite bronze age novel.

Cabaal · 17-11-2015 2:14pm

I don't for a second believe frostyjacks voted yes, not sure who you think you are kidding here on this one.

I'd have more respect for you if you stood by your backwards viewpoints and admitted you voted no...not much respect mind you, but more then I have for you now.

Bannasidhe · 17-11-2015 2:16pm

Trent Houseboat wrote: »

with my favourite bronze age novel.

Is that available for Kindle?

The Randy Riverbeast · 17-11-2015 2:34pm

I wouldn't take frosty's claims of gaystapo/yestapo seriously normally but making comments like this dont really hrelp.

frostyjacks wrote: »

We need to call a spade a spade as regards Muslims. No more immigration unless they renounce their religion.

robindch · 17-11-2015 2:38pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

I didn't have a dog in the fight but seeing the disparity in resources between Yes and No sides sort of drew me towards the plucky underdog.

The actual question at hand presumably didn't concern you?

PopePalpatine · 17-11-2015 3:31pm

The Randy Riverbeast wrote: »

I wouldn't take frosty's claims of gaystapo/yestapo seriously normally but making comments like this dont really help.

[BIGOTED BOLLOCKS ABOUT REFUGEES]

I guess his "cheering for the underdog" doesn't count if they're Muslims fleeing Daesh.

frostyjacks · 17-11-2015 3:43pm

The Randy Riverbeast wrote: »

I wouldn't take frosty's claims of gaystapo/yestapo seriously normally but making comments like this dont really hrelp.

You think our soon-to-be neighbours from the Caliphate will be more accepting of homosexuality than Catholic Ireland is? You will be begging David Quinn et al to come in and save the day.

Bannasidhe · 17-11-2015 3:48pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

You think our soon-to-be neighbours from the Caliphate will be more accepting of homosexuality than Catholic Ireland is? You will be begging David Quinn et al to come in and save the day.

Ya - Chuck Norris has nothing on David Quinn.

smokingman · 17-11-2015 3:58pm

Bannasidhe wrote: »

Ya - Chuck Norris has nothing on David Quinn.

Although they do both have strangely similar religious views...

Trent Houseboat · 17-11-2015 4:06pm

Although they do both have strangely similar religious views...

I've never seen them is the same room at the same time...

Bannasidhe · 17-11-2015 4:08pm

smokingman wrote: »

Although they do both have strangely similar religious views...

As does Mel Gibson...

It'll be a blockbuster!

Nodin · 17-11-2015 4:21pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

You think our soon-to-be neighbours from the Caliphate will be more accepting of homosexuality than Catholic Ireland is? You will be begging David Quinn et al to come in and save the day.

I've no idea what sort of sectarian nonsense that is, nor can I envisage any situation that could be alleviated by the activities of David Quinn.

Trent Houseboat · 17-11-2015 4:25pm

Bannasidhe wrote:

Is that available for Kindle?

It is, in several translations. Some of which I suspect contradict each other despite claims to be the one true word of someone or other.

The problem is that you're not going to stand on a street corner bashing the iPad. Nor is one wont to swear an oath on their kindle.
At the risk of sound like a hipster who listens to wax cylinders and trims their beard with a knife made on a high welfare quail bones, if you want real gravitas you need leather binding and gilt edges.

Penn · 17-11-2015 4:37pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

You think our soon-to-be neighbours from the Caliphate will be more accepting of homosexuality than Catholic Ireland is? You will be begging David Quinn et al to come in and save the day.

Why would we go to David Quinn? I mean, if a bunch of immigrants came to Ireland and opposed homosexuality, someone else who opposes homosexuality is the last person we should go to, regardless if he opposes homosexuality less than the immigrants.

Bannasidhe · 17-11-2015 5:04pm

Trent Houseboat wrote: »

It is, in several translations. Some of which I suspect contradict each other despite claims to be the one true word of someone or other.

The problem is that you're not going to stand on a street corner bashing the iPad. Nor is one wont to swear an oath on their kindle.
At the risk of sound like a hipster who listens to wax cylinders and trims their beard with a knife made on a high welfare quail bones, if you want real gravitas you need leather binding and gilt edges.

Hmmmm... would a vellum scroll not add more gravitas I wonder...

The Randy Riverbeast · 17-11-2015 5:45pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

You think our soon-to-be neighbours from the Caliphate will be more accepting of homosexuality than Catholic Ireland is? You will be begging David Quinn et al to come in and save the day.

Should we ban everyone who isnt part of the gaystapo from entering the country?

What shall we do with you? Make you renounce your religion? I dont see why David Quinn would help anyone, he would be getting what he wants.

wonderfulname · 17-11-2015 6:01pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

Like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r79EPJp9-CM

I watched this, and I was curious, who could possibly have such an illogical mess of an opinion? So off I popped to the social media for a quick search, content that such people couldn't possibly manage to keep a secret on the internet, and look who I found;

Young Fine Gael, that was kind of always going to be the case, wasn't it?

The Randy Riverbeast · 17-11-2015 6:05pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

I guess his "cheering for the underdog" doesn't count if they're Muslims fleeing Daesh.

Someone should probably read the story of the good Samaritan. Would Jesus let people die because they were the "wrong" religion? If Christianity bases a persons right to protection based on their religion they aren't much better than those they wish to keep out.

PopePalpatine · 17-11-2015 6:25pm

The Randy Riverbeast wrote: »

Someone should probably read the story of the good Samaritan. Would Jesus let people die because they were the "wrong" religion? If Christianity bases a persons right to protection based on their religion they aren't much better than those they wish to keep out.

It looks like frostyjacks has a few like-minded people in high places: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34835353

Cabaal · 17-11-2015 7:42pm

PopePalpatine wrote: »

It looks like frostyjacks has a few like-minded people in high places: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34835353

Sure its all about following Jebus message of peace, love and loving thy neighbour.

frostyjacks · 17-11-2015 7:57pm

Cabaal wrote: »

Sure its all about following Jebus message of peace, love and loving thy neighbour.

I'm all for helping those in need, but not if it results in the destruction of western Europe and our people. Look at how the Syrians approach the issue of LGBT rights. It's slightly different to what we're used to. Is this what you want to see in future Ireland?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3244736/ISIS-executes-nine-public-homosexual-including-boy-aged-15.html

Bannasidhe · 17-11-2015 8:05pm

frostyjacks wrote: »

I'm all for helping those in need, but not if it results in the destruction of western Europe and our people. Look at how the Syrians approach the issue of LGBT rights. It's slightly different to what we're used to. Is this what you want to see in future Ireland?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3244736/ISIS-executes-nine-public-homosexual-including-boy-aged-15.html

Have we entered the Twilight Zone?

What the Hell have you done with our Frosty?!?!?!

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