After Hours Presidential Election Poll

CruelCoin

RandomName2 wrote: »

The Taoiseach isn't the leader, it is the politicians who vote him in that are the leader. The CEO of a company isn't the boss, it's the employees who run his business who are the boss.

What world do you live on?

98q76e12hrflnk

RandomName2 wrote:

The Taoiseach isn't the leader, it is the politicians who vote him in that are the leader. The CEO of a company isn't the boss, it's the employees who run his business who are the boss.

Do you live in a fantasy world?

SafeSurfer

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

You think very highly of yourself, don't you? I was posting in this thread before you showed up here, I am not following you around.

And I mentioned for the benefit of the Caseyites that you are an actual Trump supporter precisely because most of the Casey supporters have been careful to claim that they are not racist jackasses. Your post with hashtag #MIGA might be taken as a light hearted parody of American dumbassness, but it really isn't.

For someone who doesn’t think politicians are part of the elite, throwing around insults like jackass and dumb ass is a little rich.

ESMITH29

RandomName2 wrote: »

The Taoiseach isn't the leader, it is the politicians who vote him in that are the leader. The CEO of a company isn't the boss, it's the employees who run his business who are the boss.

Right so, I'm off on a half day today then and there's not a thing can be done about it, as I'm the boss up in this bitch now.

banie01

ELM327 wrote: »

So, while I have presented tangible work done while in office by the prior two presidents, what has the incumbent done?

But you have presented nothing, tangible or otherwise?
I pointed out that President's pertinent work was done whilst not in office?

What has a sitting President done that would be considered "of note"?

elperello

Out and about this morning. Bit of a buzz around.

I met a broad cross section, didn't meet anyone who had actually voted
Looks like a two horse race.
Those intending to vote MDH said things like "safe pair of hands" or won't let us down".
Those intending to vote Casey exclusively quoted his traveler stance.
The rest nowhere.

Worrying confusion about which is Yes and which is No on the blasphemy issue.

I'm known as having an interest in politics and not in any way attached to any party or candidate.

All above comes with the usual health warnings. Just one persons experience.

enricoh

Just voted there, in a commuter area so probably be plenty later. I'd say 1 in 15-20 names had been a line going through them.
What's a good turnout 40%?

AndrewJRenko

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

And even if it did cost €3k, no-one has any proof that Higgins had any role in choosing the hotel.

So I guess the Geneva convention decides? :pac:

Kivaro

I must admit, and there may be others like me, but I am getting a bit of satisfaction (it might even be a bit perverse) that my vote today for Casey is going to drive some on here bonkers.
I've noticed a number of posters on these threads that are almost exuding delirium due to the fact that those of us without a voice a government is now actually going to be able to get that voice heard.

There are Sinn Fein/ultra-liberals/leftists on here that believe Margaret Cash is a Joan-of-Arc type figure, that Erica Fleming should get triple-glazed windows, that Travellers are deserving of stables and a field with their free 300K-400K houses, that Ireland has a homeless problem worst than can be depicted by a Charles Dicken era workhouse, that there should be welfare for all who come to our country and do not want to work, and most of all they want those who work in Ireland to pay more taxes in order for the "entitled" to live as if they do work.

If Peter Casey gets more than 2% of the vote today, then I'll have a wry smile, as I know there will be heads exploding due a voice other than liberal/leftist being finally heard in this country. You never know, it might even start a political party that will address the concerns of Irish workers/contributors.

RTE and other Irish liberal media outlets will make up excuses for the Casey vote; they may even call us bigots and racists ................ BUT WE DON'T CARE.

Zubeneschamali

Kivaro wrote: »

If Peter Casey gets more than 2% of the vote today, then I'll have a wry smile, as I know there will be heads exploding

2%? I thought he had 2nd place in the bag and was challenging for the Áras?

I will be disappointed if he gets better than 12.5%, but only because he gets his money back. After that, I don't care what he gets as long as he loses.

AtomicHorror

Kivaro wrote: »

RTE and other Irish liberal media outlets will make up excuses for the Casey vote; they may even call us bigots and racists ................ BUT WE DON'T CARE.

All caps really does illustrate how little you care. I am most convinced.

Idbatterim

Everyone I know voted Casey. And half of it is a bit of a laugh, but it’s actually not that funny. The way this country is being run and if you don’t agree with the left has gone too far. Shouted down. Don’t have an opinion unless it’s our. Cancer!

emo72

I'm working in a shop today, got talking to a few people and they were voting Casey. Looks like he's going to do much better than anyone expected.

Redneck Culchie

Casey himself was the only candidate with a sense of humour. The only one you could see yourself having a pint with. Not a reason to vote for him but just a good quality to have.

FrancieBrady

emo72 wrote: »

I'm working in a shop today, got talking to a few people and they were voting Casey. Looks like he's going to do much better than anyone expected.

OMG they are saying it in a shop??? :eek::eek:

It is odds on going to be a near record low turnout, there are no signs of a ground swell of anger in the voting pattern. Casey could nip in and steal it, but so also could Gallagher or Ni Riada.

MrMusician18

I am skeptical tbh. All these people saying anyone they've met have voted/are voting whatever isn't true, unless you work in a polling station. Hardly anyone is voting.

At this stage, if there is a turnout in excess of 40%, that may well be the surprise.

spurshero

FrancieBrady wrote: »

OMG they are saying it in a shop??? :eek::eek:

It is odds on going to be a near record low turnout, there are no signs of a ground swell of anger in the voting pattern. Casey could nip in and steal it, but so also could Gallagher or Ni Riada.

Frankie do ya ever get a bit of fresh air .or sleep . Ya seem to be on here 24 7

AdrianLM

I must admit, and there may be others like me, but I am getting a bit of satisfaction (it might even be a bit perverse) that my vote today for Casey is going to drive some on here bonkers.
I've noticed a number of posters on these threads that are almost exuding delirium due to the fact that those of us without a voice a government is now actually going to be able to get that voice heard.

There are Sinn Fein/ultra-liberals/leftists on here that believe Margaret Cash is a Joan-of-Arc type figure, that Erica Fleming should get triple-glazed windows, that Travellers are deserving of stables and a field with their free 300K-400K houses, that Ireland has a homeless problem worst than can be depicted by a Charles Dicken era workhouse, that there should be welfare for all who come to our country and do not want to work, and most of all they want those who work in Ireland to pay more taxes in order for the "entitled" to live as if they do work.

If Peter Casey gets more than 2% of the vote today, then I'll have a wry smile, as I know there will be heads exploding due a voice other than liberal/leftist being finally heard in this country. You never know, it might even start a political party that will address the concerns of Irish workers/contributors.

Agreed but did you typo 2%? Peter Casey could actually win today as the turn out is set to be low and voter apathy is not going to favor MDH.

Atlantis50

Came across this on twitter - woman says she asked the guy doing the exit poll how it's going so far and he said it's 50-50 MDH & Casey:

https://twitter.com/Raqidoodle/status/1055799331847094272

emo72

FrancieBrady wrote: »

OMG they are saying it in a shop??? :eek::eek:

It is odds on going to be a near record low turnout, there are no signs of a ground swell of anger in the voting pattern. Casey could nip in and steal it, but so also could Gallagher or Ni Riada.

Jaysus mate calm down. I know it's only anecdotal but I thought I'd share it. I'll be voting. But there's not one candidate I'd be happy with. But a choice will have to be made. Anyway spread the love lads.

PlaneSpeeking

FrancieBrady wrote: »

OMG they are saying it in a shop??? :eek::eek:

It is odds on going to be a near record low turnout, there are no signs of a ground swell of anger in the voting pattern. Casey could nip in and steal it, but so also could Gallagher or Ni Riada.

Only you were going on about "anger" being the motivation for voting Casey #1.

You were wrong then and similarly now.

FrancieBrady

PlaneSpeeking wrote: »

Only you were going on about "anger" being the motivation for voting Casey #1.

You wha now?

Skylinehead

spurshero wrote: »

Frankie do ya ever get a bit of fresh air .or sleep . Ya seem to be on here 24 7

Mod: Any more of this shite gets a ban. People can post how they want.

Dr Brown

If Casey wins they will probably blame the Russians.

spurshero

Nixonbot wrote: »

Mod: Any more of this shite gets a ban. People can post how they want.

Ban for what ?? I’m just making an observation

BPKS

Dr Brown wrote: »

If Casey wins they will probably blame the Russians.

The Times Ireland Edition today had the headline on its front page:

Alt-right accused of skewing opinion polls to favour Casey


:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

FrancieBrady

AdrianLM wrote: »

Agreed but did you typo 2%? Peter Casey could actually win today as the turn out is set to be low and voter apathy is not going to favor MDH.

A low turnout could suggest that the fervour for Casey is overstated too.

Skylinehead

spurshero wrote: »

Ban for what ?? I’m just making an observation

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057770394

Don't be a dick.

No more comments on moderation please, that's in there too.

Redneck Culchie

Dr Brown wrote: »

If Casey wins they will probably blame the Russians.

I seen them blaming Russian bots on Casey winning the poll on here and doing well on the journal poll.

How pathetic and out of touch are these people. Do they really think Russians give a **** about Irish presidential election. There wasn't even any evidence they hacked the US election. Just typical garbage from Irish liberals coping their American cousins. Pathetic and sad.

topper75

Casey is against special treatment for any groups.
He is against welfare abuse.
He is speaking truths that others fear to heard spoken.

I think the attempts to link him to racism or having an issue with foreigners are quite devious and false.

I have yet to go down there but I won't be hesitating with that ballot paper when I do.

MrMusician18

Dr Brown wrote: »

If Casey wins they will probably blame the Russians.

When really they should be blaming themselves.

Tell me how

MrMusician18 wrote:

When really they should be blaming themselves.

Who are they?
The same group which you are a part of?

blinding

Casey ; Number 1

Richmond Ultra

Casey; number 1.

He speaks a lot of stuff most people are afraid to say for fear of being attacked by the PC brigade.

MDH is too old. If a teacher asked for another seven years work at the age of the 77, they would be told where to go and the same could be said about any other public sector role.

Freeman doesn't fully get the role. A lot of good work with Mental health but she can probably do most of that as a senator.

Ni Riada, thinks 47k net is the basic wage. Enough said.

Gallagher, second attempt, nothing different.

Duffy, not my cup of tea.

elperello

blinding wrote: »

Casey ; Number 1

Honestly is that it?
We could just all post ....... Number 1 for the evening and not bother with any discussion.

fergus1001

elperello wrote: »

Honestly is that it?
We could just all post ....... Number 1 for the evening and not bother with any discussion.

if it was miggledy you would have liked it

ELM327

elperello wrote: »

Honestly is that it?
We could just all post ....... Number 1 for the evening and not bother with any discussion.

It's a poll. What else would you like


There's a discussion thread for discussion

ThunbergsAreGo

Atlantis50 wrote: »

Came across this on twitter - woman says she asked the guy doing the exit poll how it's going so far and he said it's 50-50 MDH & Casey:

https://twitter.com/Raqidoodle/status/1055799331847094272

Still don't believe it Higgins is going to walk - I reckon 50-60% first preference

If I was voting Higgins, I wouldnt bother going out of my way to do t, its a sure thing

fergus1001

naughtb4 wrote: »

Still don't believe it Higgins is going to walk - I reckon 50-60% first preference

If I was voting Higgins, I wouldnt bother going out of my way to do t, its a sure thing

annnnnd thats my friends is how brexit happened

ThunbergsAreGo

fergus1001 wrote: »

annnnnd thats my friends is how brexit happened

I probably should have included a

Though I think comparing which Irish person gets to host dinner parties for the next few years is alot different to leaving the EU!

troyzer

LiamoSail wrote: »

troyzer wrote: »

Yeah, when are people going to understand that the president has no power and couldn't do anything you just said?

What's the point in voting for anyone so if that's the attitude? People are aware of how limited the power the President has is, however still believe in voting for a candidate who's views align closest with their own. For many, that means a candidate who opposes welfare frauds

Yes but the implication was that the days were numbered for welfare recipients.

They're not.

There are lots of reason to vote for a candidate, thinking they'll implement policy is not one of them.

AndrewJRenko

SafeSurfer wrote: »

Zubeneschamali wrote: »

And Casey (if he moves here permanently) will be right there in it.

Do you think he is part of the elite?

I think Michael D is much more a scion of the elite than Casey.
A professional paid politician for 45 years, with multiple state pensions,on numerous boards, with a daughter a senator.

Funny how you forgot to mention how he declined to draw down his multiple state pensions. And what are these numerous boards that he is on?

ThunbergsAreGo

troyzer wrote: »

Yes but the implication was that the days were numbered for welfare recipients.

They're not.

There are lots of reason to vote for a candidate, thinking they'll implement policy is not one of them.

But it shows policy makers there is a will to tackle welfare amongst some of the country at least.

It shows it is a topic people feel strongly about which means it will hopefully be something that is debated at the next election.

Sycamore Tree

PC 1

Tell me how

AndrewJRenko wrote:

Funny how you forgot to mention how he declined to draw down his multiple state pensions. And what are these numerous boards that he is on?

And the fact that he has been voted in to pretty much every office he ever held. It's not like he got a job 45 years ago and has sat on his hands since then.

He has been judged and found acceptable time and time again.

weldoninhio

Dr Brown wrote: »

If Casey wins they will probably blame the Russians.

It’s Money D who loves citizen killing dictators, not Casey

Laneyh

Richmond Ultra wrote: »

Casey; number 1.

He speaks a lot of stuff most people are afraid to say for fear of being attacked by the PC brigade.

MDH is too old. If a teacher asked for another seven years work at the age of the 77, they would be told where to go and the same could be said about any other public sector role.

Freeman doesn't fully get the role. A lot of good work with Mental health but she can probably do most of that as a senator.

Ni Riada, thinks 47k net is the basic wage. Enough said.

Gallagher, second attempt, nothing different.

Duffy, not my cup of tea.

Peter said if elected he will leave after 5 years. He will be in receipt of a pension for however long he lives after that. He also said he would give money to the county councils - so I don't think he gets the role either.


The longest we'll be paying Michael D's pension for would be 20 years or so.
We'd potentially save money in the long run

Let's see what happens I suppose

Wombatman

irishproduce wrote: »

wonder will we get any exit polls?

Don't think it is legal to publish an exit poll until after stations close.

circadian

weldoninhio wrote: »

It’s Money D who loves citizen killing dictators, not Casey

I just checked into this thread for the first time since his morning and you're repeating the same line over and over. Does it not get boring?

weldoninhio

circadian wrote: »

I just checked into this thread for the first time since his morning and you're repeating the same line over and over. Does it not get boring?

No.