Sean O'Rourke Today Show

Brian Scan

BarryD2 wrote: »

Reported this morning that President Higgins has a 70% poll rating. So far, this is like a modern rerun of the Dev v. Higgins election, with this President Higgins conveniently absenting himself as much as possible from public scrutiny and the media happily complying. Up to Sean to do his job, get President Higgins into the studio and ask him some probing questions.

How can SO'R make him come to the studio?

BarryD2

Hurrache wrote: »

Higgins is doing enough publicity. Just because you're unaware of it doesn't mean it's not happening, or he's not saying stupid things that brings him to the forefront of news reporting. He was interviewed by Pay Kenny this morning, but no doubt you'll claim he was given an easy ride of it.

Will listen back to that so. 9-10 is a good excuse here to turn off the radio.

Brian Scan wrote: »

How can SO'R make him come to the studio?

I dunno but if he won't, then up to SO'R to make it very abundantly clear that there was no show.

Hurrache

BarryD2 wrote: »

Will listen back to that so. 9-10 is a good excuse here to turn off the radio.

He was on outside of those hours.

dense

BarryD2 wrote: »

Will listen back to that so. 9-10 is a good excuse here to turn off the radio.



I dunno but if he won't, then up to SO'R to make it very abundantly clear that there was no show.

There is an all candidate debate thing on tomorrow on Radio1.... might be worn out after that.

Brendan Bendar

dense wrote: »

There is an all candidate debate thing on tomorrow on Radio1.... might be worn out after that.

Is it with ‘Hang On’ at 1300?

For Forks Sake

Brian Scan wrote: »

How can SO'R make him come to the studio?

Lure him in with some Lucky Charms presumably.

alaimacerc

marieholmfan wrote: »

Senator Joan Freeman.

As an example of there being no viable alternative, and of "almost making Gallagher look good," sure.

alaimacerc

Roux Jr wishes for Brexit to happen in the "least painless way".

I think he might get his wish.

(Yes, it was obviously just him stumbling over the structure of his own sentence, but you know how fiendishly literal these genies of the lamp are!)

Drifter50

I listened to the full SOR interview with the Sinn Fein candidate today. While I won`t be voting for Liann O Riada I thought SOR gave her quite a hard time. Not necessary to keep rehashing the stuff about her kids, I think thats been done to death already and I`m not sure its approriate. Now where is Michael D........................

elperello

Drifter50 wrote: »

I listened to the full SOR interview with the Sinn Fein candidate today. While I won`t be voting for Liann O Riada I thought SOR gave her quite a hard time. Not necessary to keep rehashing the stuff about her kids, I think thats been done to death already and I`m not sure its approriate. Now where is Michael D........................

I was surprised he didn't ask why she is distributing leaflets with no mention of Sinn Fein.

They have a nice picture of her with Mary Lou and one of her with her family in a forest but nowhere does it say she is a Sinn Fein candidate.

Welsh Megaman

Difficult not to listen to Michael D. Higgins on the radio without thinking of Oliver Callan.

Especially when he talks about his poetry.

HeidiHeidi

I'm convinced he's a complete shoo-in next week, and will probably vote for him - but my goodness, he's hard to listen to. Very argumentative and belligerent. And an absolute genius at dodging questions he doesn't want to answer (not necessarily this interview as I didn't listen to much, but in previous ones I've heard)

applehunter

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

I'm convinced he's a complete shoo-in next week, and will probably vote for him - but my goodness, he's hard to listen to. Very argumentative and belligerent. And an absolute genius at dodging questions he doesn't want to answer (not necessarily this interview as I didn't listen to much, but in previous ones I've heard)

And you are voting for him, why?

Badabing

The fake posh accent he puts on the is hard to stomach.

Brendan Bendar

What a complete windbag.

Callan57

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

Welsh Megaman

Guy Martin is taking just cod liver oil, right?

sligojoek

Callan57 wrote: »

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

HeidiHeidi

applehunter wrote: »

And you are voting for him, why?

Because look at the opposition :rolleyes:


Same reason as I voted for him last time - least worst candidate.

marieholmfan

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Because look at the opposition :rolleyes:


Same reason as I voted for him last time - least worst candidate.

Joan Freeman is a great alternative.

HeidiHeidi

marieholmfan wrote: »

Joan Freeman is a great alternative.

Not in my opinion she isn't.

elperello

Callan57 wrote: »

Who is the guy talking 90miles an hour ... can't understand a word

Guy Martin - legend.

zell12

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

HeidiHeidi

Oooh, a grovelling apology there on behalf of the Meeeeriam show a couple of weeks ago.


Anyone hear it? Was it a guest who dropped the clanger, or Meeeriam herself?

HeidiHeidi

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Nothing to do with Sean or his show.

elperello

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Well at least they didn't get Guy Martin to read it

HeidiHeidi

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Oooh, a grovelling apology there on behalf of the Meeeeriam show a couple of weeks ago.


Anyone hear it? Was it a guest who dropped the clanger, or Meeeriam herself?

HeidiHeidi wrote: »

Nothing to do with Sean or his show.

Oh.... have I got that wrong???



8th October was a Monday, not Sunday..... but I could have sworn I heard him say it was on the Miriam show?


Jaysus, I'll wind up having to issue an apology now :eek:

marieholmfan

zell12 wrote: »

An apology to Pat O'Donnell read out at 11:59!
and not read by Sean

Who is Pat O'Donnell?

Callan57

marieholmfan wrote: »

Who is Pat O'Donnell?

The magnificient sponsor of Clare Hurling ;)

zell12

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

Callan57

zell12 wrote: »

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

He makes for very difficult listening ... spluttering, hesiting, waffling ....

zell12

Callan57 wrote: »

He makes for very difficult listening ... spluttering, hesiting, waffling ....

Would you not be in the presence of

zell12

Casey just stated he'll set up a party if FF reject him!

anthonyjmaher

zell12 wrote: »

stand-in Miriam interviewing Peter Casey

Miriam: "And will you be claiming back your (presidential election) expenses from the state?"

Peter: "Yes I will".

Miriam (in surprised tone): "But you're a rich man you don't need the money".



I just hope Miriam asks the same question when she speaks to fellow millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Callan57

anthonyjmaher wrote: »

Miriam: "And will you be claiming back your (presidential election) expenses from the state?"

Peter: "Yes I will".

Miriam (in surprised tone): "But you're a rich man you don't need the money".



I just hope Miriam asks the same question when she speaks to fellow millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Amazed you missed his adding "I'm entitled ..." :rolleyes::rolleyes:

anthonyjmaher

Callan57 wrote: »

Amazed you missed his adding "I'm entitled ..." :rolleyes::rolleyes:

The point is not about entitlement. Both Higgins and Casey are entitled to get their expenses back. The question was spun that he was a millionaire and could afford not to recoup his expenses. My point is that the same question will not be asked of socialist millionaire Michael D Higgins.

Callan57

anthonyjmaher wrote: »

The point is not about entitlement. Both Higgins and Casey are entitled to get their expenses back. The question was spun that he was a millionaire and could afford not to recoup his expenses. My point is that the same question will not be asked of socialist millionaire Michael D Higgins.

But Casey was the one who said he could afford to loose the cost of running for election & didn't need the salary.
He it was who "had a go" at welfare receipients & those who thought they had any entitlements.

Just thought it was interesting how quick he was to reach for the "entitlement" word when it suited!


Also did I hear him trot out a disparaging nickname at a sitting elected TD? Now who have I heard do that ...... behind the charming whimsy is a dangerous individual :rolleyes:

Brendan Bendar

Callan57 wrote: »

But Casey was the one who said he could afford to loose the cost of running for election & didn't need the salary.
He it was who "had a go" at welfare receipients & those who thought they had any entitlements.

Just thought it was interesting how quick he was to reach for the "entitlement" word when it suited!


Also did I hear him trot out a disparaging nickname at a sitting elected TD? Now who have I heard do that ...... behind the charming whimsy is a dangerous individual :rolleyes:

Steady up, he didn't "have a go " at welfare recipients, he criticised those who were gaming the system, and he was dead right.

Welfare is there for a reason and once you play by the rules its there to get you back on your feet.

It's not there as a lifestyle choice to be enjoyed by those operating in the cash economy and supplementing their tax free income by gaming welfare.

It's like the travellers and stable issue.

Sure horses are an intrinsic part of your 'culture' nobody minds that, but you pay for their upkeep yourself if you want them.

An awfull lot of bulldust spoken about all this and people bridling up about 'anti welfare' views.

It's anti welfare abusers and gamers, people,well some people object to and they are quite right to do so.

Doesn't matter how many, how much money involved, it's wrong and needs to be called out.

Callan57

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Steady up, he didn't "have a go " at welfare recipients, he criticised those who were gaming the system, and he was dead right.

Welfare is there for a reason and once you play by the rules its there to get you back on your feet.

It's not there as a lifestyle choice to be enjoyed by those operating in the cash economy and supplementing their tax free income by gaming welfare.

It's like the travellers and stable issue.

Sure horses are an intrinsic part of your 'culture' nobody minds that, but you pay for their upkeep yourself if you want them.

An awfull lot of bulldust spoken about all this and people bridling up about 'anti welfare' views.

It's anti welfare abusers and gamers, people,well some people object to and they are quite right to do so.

Doesn't matter how many, how much money involved, it's wrong and needs to be called out.

I agree with you but he didn't "call it out" as you put it ... he made a sweeping, populist, cheap & lazy comment.

Would it not be worthwhile for someone to "call out" the tax cheats, the tax exiles, the people buying items off the back of a lorry, those getting jobs done "for cash", not to mention our banker mate who finds 500,000 an inadequate salary.

Funny how all the need to "call out" only applies to one side of the equation.

Brendan Bendar

Callan57 wrote: »

I agree with you but he didn't "call it out" as you put it ... he made a sweeping, populist, cheap & lazy comment.

Would it not be worthwhile for someone to "call out" the tax cheats, the tax exiles, the people buying items off the back of a lorry, those getting jobs done "for cash", not to mention our banker mate who finds 500,000 an inadequate salary.

Funny how all the need to "call out" only applies to one side of the equation.

Of course, everybody, BREAKING THE LAW,should be called out.

Are these “tax exiles “ as you put it, breaking the law?

That’s my criterium, C, are you breaking the law, or are you not.

dball

Miriam just introduce a band - her words were " i have 5 strapping young men here .............."
If it were Sean o rourke and it was a girl band and he came out with I've 5 fit young women here - we would never hear the end of it!"

Welsh Megaman

Miriam clearly not a fan of ‘Callan’s Kicks’.

FrancieBrady

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Miriam clearly not a fan of ‘Callan’s Kicks’.

You could feel it, couldn't you!

Callan57

Thirteen year old "embarassed by her mother" .... earthshattering!!!!!!!!

serfboard

Good discussion on the show today about Eamonn De Valera - OK, so it was Sean's RTE colleague David McCullough plugging a book he has just written, but it was actually quite informative IMO, and worth podcasting for anyone who missed it.

ford fiesta

fionn davenport discussing adventure holidays now ...loves the sound of his own voice

Brendan Bendar

ford fiesta wrote: »

fionn davenport discussing adventure holidays now ...loves the sound of his own voice

Adventure holidays....I thought we were all struggling?

€900 for aU2 ticket....I thought we were all struggling.

Lad from Clare going to all four U2 shows.... I thought we were all struggling.

Outcry that the Spice Girls are not including Dublin in their tour...I thought we were all struggling.

Thousands flying out to ‘Vegas’ to see a lad having his ass kicked....I thought we were all struggling.


Westlife (that great band ) selling out Croker......I thought we were all struggling.

Full employment but still a huge welfare bill..... :pac: maybe some of us are struggling:cool:


What’s goin’ on?

Callan57

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Adventure holidays....I thought we were all struggling?

€900 for aU2 ticket....I thought we were all struggling.

Lad from Clare going to all four U2 shows.... I thought we were all struggling.

Outcry that the Spice Girls are not including Dublin in their tour...I thought we were all struggling.

Thousands flying out to ‘Vegas’ to see a lad having his ass kicked....I thought we were all struggling.


Westlife (that great band ) selling out Croker......I thought we were all struggling.

Full employment but still a huge welfare bill..... :pac: maybe some of us are struggling:cool:


What’s goin’ on?

Ah for fecks sake ... won't we be dead for years

Brendan Bendar

Callan57 wrote: »

Ah for fecks sake ... won't we be dead for years

We will Callan , sure enough.

But here’s the thing, we don’t have to keep saying “We’re struggling” at the same time.

No problem with spending the moolah, but don’t come the ‘auld soldier’ all the time.

Like Lookit, you hear this crap that ‘ aaah Jaysus rural Ireland is dead’ but horse up Garth Brookes in Croker for a week and it would be sold out in seconds.

Most from rural Ireland

Don’t be putting on the poor mouth all the fcuking time.

TheRiverman

dball wrote: »

Miriam just introduce a band - her words were " i have 5 strapping young men here .............."
If it were Sean o rourke and it was a girl band and he came out with I've 5 fit young women here - we would never hear the end of it!"

What were they strapping ?:)