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Stheno

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Apparently..... Neither am I !

You're a fairy :pac:

Pink Fairy

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Apparently..... Neither am I !

Pink Fairy right now.



Sisters in law are people too...

Pink Fairy

Leaving for the airport now and won't be home until 7 tonight.... Not looking forward to this

Pink Fairy

I tell a lie, its going to be 9pm before I get home

wp_rathead

we gonna have to have another election?

wp_rathead

wp_rathead wrote: »

we gonna have to have another election?

If FF and FG can't/won't form a stable Govt then it's hard to see another outcome.

Pink Fairy

I could be a Fianna Fáil led govt with the likes of the Healy Raes and like minded independents, plus Labour.... Nobody will do a deal with Sinn Fein, so there's a realistic chance of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael entering coalition together.

Pink Fairy

Pink Fairy wrote: »

I could be a Fianna Fáil led govt with the likes of the Healy Raes and like minded independents, plus Labour.... Nobody will do a deal with Sinn Fein, so there's a realistic chance of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael entering coalition together.

There's no prospect of that. FF won't have enough seats.

Buer

Indeed. They'd need the bulk of independents.

Zzippy

Pink Fairy wrote: »

I could be a Fianna Fáil led govt with the likes of the Healy Raes and like minded independents, plus Labour.... Nobody will do a deal with Sinn Fein, so there's a realistic chance of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael entering coalition together.

Healy Raes, ugh. Would you lot ever stop voting in gombeens like that!

Pink Fairy

Zzippy wrote: »

Healy Raes, ugh. Would you lot ever stop voting in gombeens like that!

Better than the fcker Ferris

Stheno

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Better than the fcker Ferris

Jesus ye really have a right shower to choose from

Buer

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Better than the fcker Ferris

It galls me that the likes of Ferris and Dessie Ellis are voted in by the electorate in this country. They're the lowest of the low. How Ferris was elected less than 18 months after collecting the killers of Gerry McCabe from prison is beyond comprehension.

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

It galls me that the likes of Ferris and Dessie Ellis are voted in by the electorate in this country. They're the lowest of the low. How Ferris was elected less than 18 months after collecting the killers of Gerry McCabe from prison is beyond comprehension.

Then there's Michael Lowry, the brown envelope collector, in Tipperary.

Buer

Stheno wrote: »

Jesus ye really have a right shower to choose from

There's 16 candidates. Nobody is putting a gun to anyone's head to make them vote for any one candidate.

Well....actually, now that I think about it....

Buer

thomond2006 wrote: »

Then there's Michael Lowry, the brown envelope collector, in Tipperary.

Another complete cretin. I wouldn't put him on the same level as convicted violent criminals though who have been alleged to be commanders of the IRA and linked to horrendous murders and crimes.

I'd say Lowry is more someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

chupacabra

Zzippy wrote: »

Healy Raes, ugh. Would you lot ever stop voting in gombeens like that!

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

Yeah_Right

Buer wrote: »

someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

This is one of the greatest insults ever. I just gave you a standing ovation. I'm stealing it and claiming it.

Awec now has a way of differentiating between refs he hates and the ones he likes.

Buer

chupacabra wrote: »

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

They have and that's why they're voted in. But that's supposed to be the job of the local government and councillors as well they know.

The Healy Raes are not nearly as stupid as people believe and play their electorate like fiddles. They're as crooked as any politician but have fostered a siege mentality for their supporters and have manipulated their PR wonderfully.

Even in their double interview on RTE an hour ago the phrase "above in Dublin" must have featured a half dozen times in 3-4 minutes. It's us and them and they know their supporters have bought into it 100%.

Buer

Yeah_Right wrote: »

This is one of the greatest insults ever. I just gave you a standing ovation. I'm stealing it and claiming it.

Shucks.

thomond2006

Buer wrote: »

Another complete cretin. I wouldn't put him on the same level as convicted violent criminals though who have been alleged to be commanders of the IRA and linked to horrendous murders and crimes.

I'd say Lowry is more someone that I wouldn't spit on if he was on fire rather than actively hope they catch fire like the others.

Then there's the most intimidating Minister for Defence in the history of the State.



ISIS wouldn't f*ck with him.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

It looks like Joan might retain her seat after all. Pretty handy they threw her home "town" into the Dub West constituency for this one. She'd be retired with a big fat pension if they hadn't. Wonder which one she'd prefer actually.

Zzippy

chupacabra wrote: »

While its easy to laugh at their antics and look down on them, they have done a lot for the people of south Kerry over the years.

They have indeed. But that's what we have county councillors for. TDs are supposed to debate legislation and government policy. Not get the potholes fixed. Or provide false alibis to constituents accused of a criminal offence (can't go into details here or I'd be sued for libel).

CatFromHue

Buer wrote: »

They have and that's why they're voted in. But that's supposed to be the job of the local government and councillors as well they know.

The Healy Raes are not nearly as stupid as people believe and play their electorate like fiddles. They're as crooked as any politician but have fostered a siege mentality for their supporters and have manipulated their PR wonderfully.

Even in their double interview on RTE an hour ago the phrase "above in Dublin" must have featured a half dozen times in 3-4 minutes. It's us and them and they know their supporters have bought into it 100%.

If I were trying to get elected down the country I'd say

That crowd up in Dublin don't know what it's like down here
They've neglected us
Dublin Media, Dublin Media, Dublin Media

I'd be confident of getting a good following just on those sound bites.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

CatFromHue wrote: »

If I were trying to get elected down the country I'd say

That crowd up in Dublin don't know what it's like down here
They've neglected us
Dublin Media, Dublin Media, Dublin Media

I'd be confident of getting a good following just on those sound bites.

I dunno, there are some genuine grievances to be had in some of these more rural areas. You can understand why the locals vote the way they do sometimes. Although voting for Independents as crooked as you like is never a good idea.

Tox56

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

It looks like Joan might retain her seat after all. Pretty handy they threw her home "town" into the Dub West constituency for this one. She'd be retired with a big fat pension if they hadn't. Wonder which one she'd prefer actually.

Stoneybatter is Dub Central not Dub West

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Tox56 wrote: »

Stoneybatter is Dub Central not Dub West

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

Tox56

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

Yeah I dont know where shes from I was just going by wiki. Cabra is still Dub Central though

Buer

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote:

She's from Cabra, or her family is. There's some sort of connection there anyway.

She lives on the Cabra Road. She grew up in Inchicore.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Tox56 wrote: »

Yeah I dont know where shes from I was just going by wiki. Cabra is still Dub Central though

Parts of the Navan Rd. were added to Dublin West this time around. Not sure how far down it goes now but I was reading on the Irish Times that Joan was putting all her focus into canvassing down that way and they mentioned the family connection. The mentioned Cabra too but it might just skirt on the actual Cabra area.

The early results were mainly the boxes from that end of the constituency and she was neck and neck with Varadkar in them. So regardless of where she's from or what the connection is the new areas seem to be supporting her quite strongly.

Pink Fairy

The Healy Raes were always seen as a bit of a joke in Kerry.... But...they did what they were asked of by their constituents. They have no power in the dáil when it comes to decision making, but if they can get things done for the people of their locale, then they have done their job..... Ferris has done nothing of note in his years in the dáil, so if he swaps his seat for the other Healy Rea, I say more power to Dolly !

wp_rathead

wp_rathead wrote: »

we gonna have to have another election?

at least one

Podge_irl

Pink Fairy wrote: »

The Healy Raes were always seen as a bit of a joke in Kerry.... But...they did what they were asked of by their constituents. They have no power in the dáil when it comes to decision making, but if they can get things done for the people of their locale, then they have done their job..... Ferris has done nothing of note in his years in the dáil, so if he swaps his seat for the other Healy Rea, I say more power to Dolly !

I would more say they've done what people think their job is.

Must say, whatever about SF, AAA and their ilk I really don't understand people ditching FG for FF. Can't believe they'll have similar TD counts.

mfceiling

[Deleted User] wrote: »

at least one

Lisbon treaty all over again. Keep voting until they get what they want...not what was voted for.

Pink Fairy

RTE2 showing Invictus...never seen it and listening to Morgan Freeman as Mandela, I don't think I'm going to last 10 minutes

mfceiling

Pink Fairy wrote: »

RTE2 showing Invictus...never seen it and listening to Morgan Freeman as Mandela, I don't think I'm going to last 10 minutes

I'm watching "the lobster"....I have absolutely no idea what is going on.

JCX BXC

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

rsh118

Looks like Bertie's Bunch have made a comeback...

awec

Carl The Jackaaaaaaaaaaaall Fraaaaaaaaaampton

Knock his fcuking head off wee man.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Carnacalla wrote: »

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

The Welsh, maybe? Large number of Welsh emigrants went to Patagonia.

rsh118

rsh118 wrote: »

Looks like Bertie's Bunch have made a comeback...

scary stuff.

www.irishjobs.ie taken off of the bookmarks bar

The Lost Sheep

Carnacalla wrote: »

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

English connections in Argentina. There's been treaty of friendship, commerce etc between Britain and Argentina since 1820s

Pink Fairy

The Lost Sheep wrote: »

English connections in Argentina. There's been treaty of friendship, commerce etc between Britain and Argentina since 1820s

Huge Irish connection in Argentina too

Bazzo

Carnacalla wrote: »

How the feck did rugby get to Argentina?
You can understand Europe and the ex english colonies but Argentina just sticks out.

There's a massive Irish connection in Argentina, could be to do with that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Argentine

Pink Fairy

Quigg v Frampton in French.... Merde!

awec

Yyyyyyessssssss. Caaaarrrrll the jackaaaaalll frrrrrrrrampton. :cool:

swiwi_

LOL. Either FG & FF become friends, or else more casinos and hospitals are built in Kenmare & Tipperary. I doubt either FG or FF seriously entertains going into coalition with the Dark Side.

Bet you guys are going back to the polls in the not very distant future.

Pink Fairy

swiwi_ wrote: »

LOL. Either FG & FF become friends, or else more casinos and hospitals are built in Kenmare & Tipperary. I doubt either FG or FF seriously entertains going into coalition with the Dark Side.

Bet you guys are going back to the polls in the not very distant future.

It's going to be FF & FG no doubt
Probably run together for a year or 2 with FF making certain demands to be done, and let FG steer the ship until tge time is right for Michael Martin to pull the plug when it suits FF and then go back to the country

Buer

swiwi_ wrote:

LOL. Either FG & FF become friends, or else more casinos and hospitals are built in Kenmare & Tipperary. I doubt either FG or FF seriously entertains going into coalition with the Dark Side.

Whilst I'd expect another election in the not too distant future, a FF/FG is definitely going to discussed by them and given strong consideration.

Both sides (after denying they would consider it) have been making noises about power sharing. And that's what it comes down to; these folks want power more than anything in the world.

If they do give it a shot, it might well change the landscape of Irish politics forever. We're a grass is always greener bunch and a power share could well lead to both of them losing seats with the likes of SF reaping the benefits.

Pink Fairy

Buer wrote: »

Whilst I'd expect another election in the not too distant future, a FF/FG is definitely going to discussed by them and given strong consideration.

Both sides (after denying they would consider it) have been making noises about power sharing. And that's what it comes down to; these folks want power more than anything in the world.

If they do give it a shot, it might well change the landscape of Irish politics forever. We're a grass is always greener bunch and a power share could well lead to both of them losing seats with the likes of SF reaping the benefits.

If Sinn Fein couldn't make significant gains after the 2 most hated governments in the history of the country, its not ever going to happen for them