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RTÉ to broadcast feature-length documentary on the life of Denis O'Brien

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  • #102
    [Deleted User]
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    realitykeeper wrote: »
    Dennis O`Brien cannot be blamed if Ireland is corrupt.

    On this point, without doubt the Michael Lowrys of Irish society who are paid to defend public interest and are bribed by people who wish to undermine the public good are far, far worse than O'Brien. O'Brien has no loyalty to this society, and none of us expect him to have such a loyalty. A minister in the government of this state, however, very much does have an obligation to defend our interest. Massive difference.

    It is more than remarkable that Lowry, like the odiously corrupt Pee Flynn before him, has not been sent to prison for his betrayal of trust. Also, the programme last night mentioned that the Fine Gael party, which was in government at the time under John Bruton, also received a huge donation from O'Brien at the same time. Hand in glove, hand in glove.

    That, and the tax loopholes politicians leave open for rich people like O'Brien to avoid paying tax while closing any loopholes for ordinary people to avoid paying tax, is a far greater outrage than a wealthy businessman taking advantage of the system the politicians set up. So let's put the blame for what O'Brien has got away with where it belongs: the political parties who make the laws of this state.


  • #103
    Zebra3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,949 ✭✭✭✭Zebra3


    DOB bribed a government minister. He takes his share of the blame there.



    Or in a proper democratic country, he would.


  • #104
    MikeyTaylor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭MikeyTaylor


    TomOnBoard wrote: »
    I have to say I was struck by the similarities between his modus operandi and that of Donald J Trump..

    Mebbe when Micky D goes for Pres V2, Denis BigHead ought to throw his very big hat into the ring??

    I hope you haven't just jinxed it Tom.


  • #105
    realitykeeper
    Registered Users Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭realitykeeper


    Even if Michael D does go for a second term, he was never a legitimate President as far as I am concerned, not after that farce on RTE. When are they going to open the TV licence revenue to the competition, that`s what I would like to know.


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